and

will be held at First Church, 68 North Church St., Ephrata. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and meal is served at 6:00 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, the meal is cancelled. Dine­in only. For more info., call Tina at 484­798­0155.

WED., MAY 24 ­ REAL

Life Community Services will hold “Young at Heart” at Faith United Lutheran Church, 357 Walnut St., Denver, at 9:00 a.m.

THURS., MAY 25 ­ A Haus and Pinochle Card Party will be held at the Ephrata Recreation Center, 130 N. Academy Dr., Ephrata. Doors open at 12:00 noon Cards from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. There is a cost. No reservations needed. For more info., call 717­9894555 or 717­333­2764. Sponsored by Loyal Christian Benefit Association, Ephrata Branch 1557. Benefits local food banks and charities.

THURS., MAY 25 ­ The Ephrata Community Meal

THURS., MAY 25 ­ The Ephrata­Reading Elks, 170 Akron Rd., Ephrata, will hold a Cash Bingo at 6:30 p.m. Kitchen is open. All are welcome. For more info., call 717­738­0920.

THURS., MAY 25 ­

REAL Life Community Services will hold Thinking Thursdays ­ “Bingo” at Lighthouse Community Center, 239 Main St., Denver, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

THURS., MAY 25 ­

SUN., MAY 28 ­ Adamstown Community Days. Featuring entertainment, rides and food. Fireworks Sunday, May 28 at 10:00 p.m.

SAT., MAY 27 ­ Harvest Fellowship Church, 34 W. Church St., Stevens, will hold a Multi­Family Yard Sale and Food Stand, from

7:00 a.m. to ? For more info., call 717­336­5644.

SAT., MAY 27 ­ A Chicken BBQ will be held to benefit PA Canine Search and Rescue, from 9:00 a.m. to ? Two locations: Horst Farm Market, 640 Reading Rd., East Earl, and Weaver’s Store, 1011 Dry Tavern Rd., Denver. There is a cost. Dinners are available.

SAT., MAY 27 ­ City Gate, 100 East Main St., Ephrata, will hold a Free Lunch, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or while supplies last.

SAT., MAY 27 ­ Lancaster Symphony Orchestra in the Park. 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Lititz Springs Park bandshell.

SAT., JUNE 3 ­ Terre Hill Days will hold Breakfast and Yard Sales in the Park, 210 Lancaster Ave., Terre Hill, from 7:00 a.m. to ? For more info., call 717­4454581.

SAT., JUNE 3 ­ The 2nd Annual Double Clutch Car and Tractor Show will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church of Colebrook, 58 Church Rd., Manheim, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This is a free community event for the whole family. There will also be food, live music, games and more. For more info., call Nick Sieber at 717­598­8421.

SAT., JUNE 3 ­ First

Saturdays at Whistle Stop Plaza, 16 E. Main St., Ephrata. Wellness at the Whistle Stop exercise class, 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Party on Main Wine Walk, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Party on the Plaza, 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., featuring food vendors and live music.

SAT., JUNE 3 ­ The Akron Fire Company, 1229 Main St., Akron, will hold a Pulled Pork Sale (drive thru or take out), from 9:30 a.m. until sold out. There is a cost. For more info., call 717­5172963.

SAT., JUNE 3 ­ The Adamstown Rod and Gun Club will hold a Corn Hole Tournament at 563 Willow St., Reinholds. Registration begins at 10:00 a.m. Bags fly at 12:00 noon. Rain or shine. Family event.

SAT., JUNE 3 ­ Luther Acres will hold their Annual Strawberry Festival, from

11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 600 East Main St., Lititz. There is a cost. For more info., call 717­626­1171.

SAT., JUNE 3 ­ A Free Lunch will be held at City Gate, 100 E. Main St., Ephrata, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or while supplies last.

MON., JUNE 5 ­ A Free Community Breakfast “Pancakes at Paul’s” will be held at St. Paul’s U.C.C. Church, 133 Church St., Bowmansville, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. For more info., call 717­445­6256.

MON., JUNE 5 ­ The Ephrata High School Class of 1955 will meet for lunch at the Udder Choice Restaurant at 11:30 a.m. For more info., call Georgine at 717­733­4216.

MON., JUNE 5 ­ The Ephrata Area Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting at the Eicher Arts Center, 409 Cocalico St., Ephrata. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Meeting begins at 6:15 p.m. There is a small fee. The program is a Plant Swap between members. All are welcome.

THURS., JUNE 8 ­ 1st

UMC of Ephrata, 68 N. Church St., will hold its monthly Senior Moments luncheon with entertainment (Story Teller Rita Clarke) at 11:45 a.m. Eat at 12:00 noon (small charge). For more info., call 717­738­2465.

SAT., JUNE 10 ­ Railroad Day will be held in Columbia, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Columbia Crossings ­ Lectures, Columbia Historic PreservationModel Train Exhibits, Columbia Mark HouseTrain Show and Shifter Showdown, and Speeder Rides ­ Trolley Tours (for a cost).

SAT., JUNE 10 ­ 30th

Annual Lititz Ambucs’ Crafts in the Park. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Lititz Springs Park. Held rain or shine.

SAT., JUNE 10 ­ Delaware

Valley Golden Retriever

Rescue will hold its monthly Open House from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at its Golden Gateway facility, 60 Vera Cruz Rd., Reinholds. No admission cost. For more info., call 717­484­4799.

SAT., JUNE 10 ­ Flowing Waters Ministry will hold a Free Community Family Fun Day at Bowmansville Park, 155 Church St., Narvon, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. There will be music, pony rides, bounce house, wagon rides and free food, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. while supplies last. Behold the Beloved band will perform at 7:00 p.m.

SAT., JUNE 10 ­ The Men’s Brotherhood at St. John’s U.C.C. will hold a Steak Sandwich Sale at 659 S. Fourth St., Denver, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (or while supplies last). There is a cost. Proceeds benefit local ministries and community services.

SAT., JUNE 10 ­ A Free Lunch will be held at City Gate, 100 E. Main St., Ephrata, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or while supplies last.

SAT., JUNE 10 ­ 24th

Annual Akron Day in the Park and Car Show, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Loyd H. Roland Memorial Park. Food, fun and family entertainment. Bring a nonperishable food item to benefit Ephrata Area Social Services.

SUN., JUNE 11 ­ The Ephrata­Reading Elks Lodge #115, Akron Rd.,