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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2014 • VOlUME XlIX, NO. 42 • READ THE FUll ISSUE ON THE WEB: WWW.SNEWS.COM
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Ephrata Merchants 1st Annual Jingle Bell Trolley Tour
Also see our complete calendar of events in The Bulletin Board, in this section!
NOW THRU DECEMBER The Cocalico Valley Historical Society will have The Harry F. Stauffer exhibit, “His Many Faces” on display at the Theodore R. Sprecher Museum, 249 West Main Street, Ephrata, on Saturdays, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free to the public.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 Eastern Lancaster County Library, 11 Chestnut Drive, New Holland, will hold a Friends of the Library Book Sale (Christmas On Main) from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For more information, call 717354-0525.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 Brickerville United Lutheran Church, 340 East 28th Division Highway, Lititz, will hold a Christmas Bazaar, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Proceeds benefit The North Star Initiative, Hero’s House, In Touch Messenger and the ELCA Water Well. For more information, call 717-627-2202.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6
Enjoy the Christmas lights of Ephrata, while traveling by trolley for the Ephrata Merchants First Annual Jingle Bell Tour on Fri-
day, December 12 and Saturday, December 13. Both of the trolley tours will include an outside tour of 11 local homes that riders will
Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese vote for the best decorated! On Friday, December 12 families will
Adamstown Woman’s Club Community Gift
The Ephrata Cheerleading Booster Club is holding their Annual Breakfast with Santa at the Ephrata High School Cafeteria. The doors open at 8:00 a.m. There is a cost for tickets.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8 The Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver’s Support Group will be held at Garden Spot Village, 433 South Kinzer Avenue, New Holland, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call Joanne Morton at 717-355-6076 or email jmorton@gardenspotvillage.org.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13 The Akron Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary will hold a Vendor/Craft Show and Soup and Sandwich Sale from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 1229 Main Street, Akron. For more information or to order ahead, call Heather at 717-271-4677.
Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese Four park benches were donated to the Adamstown Community Park by the Adamstown Area Woman’s Club in celebration of the clubs’ 70th anniversary. The Adamstown Area Woman’s Club disbanded in June but wanted to leave a gift for the community it worked in for over 70 years. Shown, seated from left to right, are Carolyn Wolverton (President), Pat Foote-Cooper, (back, left to right) are Joan Reinecker, Mary Hyrb, Judy Nichol, Margaret Harding and Brenda Shriener.
Christmas Program
arrive at the Historical Ephrata Cloister, for complimentary face painting by Joyful Canvas, refreshments by Javateas, make and take craft by the Cloister volunteers and of course, a special visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus! While on the family trolley tour, there will be caroling, games, prizes and Mr. Nobody Special with balloon Art! There is a cost for the family trolley and all riders must have a ticket. The time slots are 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. On Saturday, December 13, adults (over 21) participants will arrive at Lily’s on Main for complimentary appetizers and cash bar. During the trolley ride there will be trivia, prizes, music and a special guest host to entertain all aboard until you reach your final destination at the Hilltop Inn for holiday cheer and karaoke! There is a cost for the Adult Trolley and the time slots are 7:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. They encourage arriving at your trolley launch destination 30 minutes prior to your time slot to fully enjoy all of the festivities! To purchase tickets or for additional information, contact Sue Burkholder at 717-733-6123. Shown in the photo, from left to right, are Sue Burkholder, Ashley Scheirer, Addison Scheirer, Stephanie Harley, Mr. and Mrs. Claus, Kristi Schmid, Lori Zoll and Jon Speros (committee members).
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