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COMMUNITY EVENTS

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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 - Lancaster Symphony Orchestra in the Park. 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Lititz Springs Park bandshell.

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 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 - 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 - Akron Borough Summer Concert Series, “Fire in the Glen.” 6:30 p.m. at Loyd H. Roland Memorial Park.

SAT., JUNE 17 - 20th

Annual Car Cruise at Garden Spot Fire Rescue, Station 1, 339 East Main St., New Holland. 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Music by The Nomads 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more info., call 717­9408672.

WED., JUNE 21 - SUN.,

JUNE 25 - Adamstown Summer Antique Extravaganza ­ More dealers, longer shop hours, and more bargains!

FRI., JUNE 23 - SAT., JUNE 24 - 61st Annual Antiques Show held at the Warwick Middle School, 104 Maple Street, Lititz. Hours are Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There is a cost. Proceeds benefit the Lititz Historical Foundation.

SAT., JUNE 24 - New Holland Arts & Crafts Show at Community Memorial Park, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sponsored by the New Holland Summer Arts Association.

SAT., JUNE 24 - Cherry Fair and Traditional Early American Crafts at Alexander Schaeffer Farm, 213 S.

Carpenter Street, Schaefferstown. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more info., call Historic Schaefferstown, Inc. at 717­949­2244.

TUES., JUNE 27Concerts by the Creek, “Uncle Jake & The 18 Wheel Gang” jug­less jug­grass concert. 6:30 p.m. in Grater Community Park. Food trucks on­site. Rain or shine. Sponsored by the Borough of Ephrata in partnership with the Ephrata Public Library.

SAT., JULY 1 - 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 Christmas in July, 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.

SUN., JULY 2 - Akron Borough Summer Concert Series, “Rizzetta’s Tones.” 6:30 p.m. at Loyd H. Roland Memorial Park.

MON., JULY 3 & TUE., JULY 4 - 206th 4th of July Celebration in Lititz Springs Park. Monday, Lititz Patriotic Parade sponsored by Lititz Lions Club, 6:30 p.m. Entertainment follows in Lititz Springs Park.

Flamin’ Dick and the Hot

Rods at 8:00 p.m. 82nd Queen of Candles Ceremony at 9:00 p.m. followed by the Fairyland of Candles around the Park. Tuesday, gates open at 12:00 noonentertainment, baby parade and food; fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Wristbands can be purchased in advance or at the gate. Parade rain date: Tues. morning, July 4. Rain date for July 4th events: Wed., July 5th. For more info., visit www.lititz4thofjuly.com.

TUES., JULY 4 - Ephrata 4th of July Celebration. Firecracker Five Mile Run at 8:00 a.m., and One Mile Fun Run at 9:15 a.m., starting at Grater Memorial Park. For more information, call the Ephrata Rec at 717­7381167. Community Fireworks Show at 9:30 p.m. in field behind Middle School.

TUES., JULY 4 - New Holland Concert Band at Community Memorial Park, sponsored by the New Holland Summer Arts Association. Concert at 7:00 p.m. followed by fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Rain date: Wed., July 5th.

SAT., JULY 8 - Martindale Day. Yard sales, chicken BBQ and food. Yard sale spaces available. For more information, call 717­9893050.

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SUN., JULY 9 - Akron

Borough Summer Concert Series, “Harrisburg Mandolin Ensemble.” 6:30 p.m. at Loyd H. Roland Memorial Park.

TUES., JULY 11 -

Concerts by the Creek, “Shea Quinn’s The Band Who Sold The World” David Bowie Tribute concert. 6:30 p.m. in Grater Community Park. Food trucks on­site. Rain or shine. Sponsored by the Borough of Ephrata in partnership with the Ephrata Public Library.

THURS., JULY 13 -

SUN., JULY 16 - Terre Hill Days in Terre Hill Community Memorial Park. Food, games, rides, entertainment and more. Fireworks Saturday, July 15 at 10:00 p.m.

SAT., JULY 15 & SUN., JULY 16 - Landis Valley Farm Museum Civil War Days. Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Sunday, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

SAT., JULY 29 - Lititz

Art Association Outdoor Fine Art Show, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Located in Lititz Springs Park.

SAT., JULY 29 - SUN., JULY 30 - EastPenn Reenactor’s World War II

Encampment at Alexander Schaeffer Farm, 213 S.

Carpenter Street, Schaefferstown. Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For more info., call Historic Schaefferstown, Inc. at 717­949­2244.

SUN., JULY 30 - Akron

Borough Summer Concert Series, “Mitch and the Mood Swings.” 6:30 p.m. at Loyd H. Roland Memorial Park.

SAT., AUGUST 5 - First Saturdays at Whistle Stop Plaza, 16 E. Main St., Ephrata. Party on Main

“Back to the Books,” 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., AUGUST 12 - Lititz Rotary Craft Show. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Main Street, Broad Street and Lititz Springs Park.

TUES., AUGUST 15

- Concerts by the Creek, “The Big Takeover” Fine Roots Reggae concert. 6:30 p.m. in Grater Community Park. Food trucks on­site. Rain or shine. Sponsored by the Borough of Ephrata in partnership with the Ephrata Public Library.

WED., AUGUST 16Lititz Lions Car Cruise in downtown Lititz. 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Car show, music and food. Rain or shine.

FRI., AUGUST 25 & SAT., AUGUST 26 - 24th Annual New Holland Summer Fest. Pennsylvania State Championship BBQ CookOff in New Holland Community Park. Food vendors, displays and live music.

FRI., SEPTEMBER 1 - Garden Spot Fire Rescue

Cruise Days (during Blue Ball Days), 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Cars can begin arriving at 4:00 p.m. Car show, food, music and fireworks.

Sponsored by Garden Spot Fire Rescue. Held at Station 3, 4305 Division Highway, Blue Ball.

SAT., SEPTEMBER 2 -

First Saturdays at Whistle Stop Plaza, 16 E. Main St., Ephrata. Party on Main

“Explore Ephrata,” 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.

FRI., SEPTEMBER 8 & SAT., SEPTEMBER 9Reamstown Days in Reamstown Memorial Park. Fun, games, food and community! Entertainment by The Jess

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Zimmerman Band and The Fabulous Grease Band!

SAT., SEPTEMBER 16

- Rothsville Community Day at Forney Field, Church Street, Rothsville. Rabbit Run fun run/walk at 9:30 a.m. Music, children’s activities, food and more 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

SAT., SEPTEMBER 16SUN., SEPTEMBER 17Fall Harvest Fair at Alexander Schaeffer Farm, 213 S. Carpenter Street, Schaefferstown. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more info., call Historic Schaefferstown, Inc. at 717­949­2244.

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Great Summertime Leisure Activities

A warm breeze on a summer day embodies the spirit of this beloved season for millions of people. Seen by many as a season to relax and recharge, summer, not coincidentally, goes hand in hand with leisure.

With more time on their hands due to vacations from school and work and less

hectic activity schedules, particularly for families that include school­aged children, individuals often find summer affords more time for leisure. With that in mind, people from all walks of life can consider these summertime leisure activities.

• Relax by the water: Whether it’s a pool, lake or even the ocean, the water beckons each summer. Simply sitting on a beach or beside a lake or pool is a great way to pass the time without much stress. Nothing

needs to be scheduled when relaxing poolside, lakeside or on a beach; simply enjoy some time to relax by the water.

• Fishing: Few activities may be more relaxing than fishing. Though there are many different ways to fish, some of which require considerable physical effort, casting a line and waiting for a fish to bite is a relaxing way to spend a day in nature. That might not seem like much to novices, but spending time in nature has been found to reduce stress and lower heart

rates, which the U.S. Forest Service notes are both risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

• Read: Books make for great companions on warm summer afternoons. Reading is such a popular summer pastime that many bookstores set up displays featuring books that make for great beach reads, providing inspiration for individuals who aren’t sure which book or books to dive into this summer. And much like other summertime leisure activities, reading

has been linked to reducing stress. A 2009 study from researchers at the University of Sussex in England found that reading can reduce stress by as much as 68 percent.

• Visit a museum: On summer afternoons when it’s raining or too hot outside or individuals simply want to spend some time indoors, a museum makes for the perfect place to visit. Museums do not typically draw crowds in summer, making this an ideal season to visit. Many

offer discounted prices to individuals like seniors and students, so this is a great way to relax without breaking the bank.

Summer is a season of leisure, and there are many activities that align with that spirit of relaxation.

RESEARCH LIBRARY Open Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturdays 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

THE MUSEUM Feature Exhibit “From Ephrata to Three-Star General” showcasing the life and career of Ephrata’s own LTG Ronald R. Blanck, D.O. US Army (Ret.) Open Saturdays 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. March through December 2023 237-249 W. Main St., PO Box 193 Ephrata, PA 17522 717.733.1616

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Make A Staycation Feel Like A Getaway

Come vacation season, individuals and families are fixated on finding something fun to do while they are off from school or work. Immediate thoughts of vacationing probably call to mind hopping a plane to some far­away destination, but vacationing also can take place right at home.

The popularity of the staycation reached new heights when people were grounded close to home during the peak of the COVID­19

pandemic. However, the stay­at­home vacation isn’t showing any signs of disappearing just yet — especially with inflation and financial instability sparking concern among consumers.

Many people are continuing to keep their passports stashed away for another year and looking for adventures closer to home.

Just because people are not traveling great distances doesn’t mean they can’t experience the perks of a full-fledged vacation. The following are some ways to make a staycation feel like a true getaway.

Order in or dine out

Part of what makes vacationing so fun is getting a break from kitchen duty

for a few days. Even if you’re staycationing, you can still let someone else be responsible for your meals. Purchase bulk items that hotel breakfast bars typically stock and set them up buffet­style at home. As family members awake, they can help themselves

to the offerings. Set aside a reasonable budget for takeout or restaurant dining. Pick one night of the staycation when you splurge on a more elaborate meal at a restaurant you always wanted to try.

Go sightseeing

It’s easy to overlook nearby sights and attractions

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when you live in a particular area. But part of vacationing is taking in the local points of interests. Find sights that make your town or city unique and then enjoy a day or two as a tourist.

Try a new activity

Book an activity you’ve never tried before, such as an

afternoon at a driving range or a skydiving simulation center. Excursions often are part of vacations, so simulate those experiences while on staycation.

Staycations can take a page from traditional vacations, offering the same enjoyment only closer to home.

Summer 2023 Events

Cherry Fair and Traditional Early American Crafts

June 24 • 10am-5pm

EastPenn Re-enactor’s WWII Encampment

July 29 • 9am-5pm

July 30 • 9am-3pm

Fall Harvest Fair

September 16 • 10am-5pm

September 17 • 11:30am-4:30pm

Events held at Alexander Schaeffer Farm 213 S. Carpenter St., Schaefferstown, PA 17088 717-949-2244 • hsimuseum.org • info@hsimuseum.org

Summertime Projects For Kids

Summer slide is a concept that has been on educators’ minds since 1996, when the first comprehensive study on the topic was published. Students lose significant

knowledge in core subjects over the summer break, and those losses increase each year. There’s much parents can do to help their children continue learning over the summer. Educational projects may be a good start. Here’s a brief list of educational projects children can work on this summer.

• Conduct informal science experiments, such as growing the biggest vegetable or studying butterflies or insects that visit the backyard.

• Maintain a journal about adventures during summer vacation through personal narratives or even through creative fictional accounts

based on the child’s experiences.

• Search for patterns in nature, such as those in shells or flowers.

• Learn about money by keeping tallies on souvenir purchases or the cost of items in stores.

• Calculate distances from home by using maps and mileage.

• Become amateur meteorologists, keeping track of changing weather patterns and which signs indicate precipitation.

• Stock up on summer reading books that everyone in the family can enjoy while sitting poolside or at the beach.

• Visit a museum or a local point of interest and learn about something historical.

Summer Camp By The Numbers

Summer camp is a rite of passage for many children. Each year, campers of all ages head off to nearby recreation centers or travel to rural areas to claim their cabins and bunks. Here’s a deep look at some of the statistics surrounding summer camps.

1,467: The number of day camps in the United States run by the YMCA. ­ YMCA

$3.91 billion: The peak market size of the summer camp sector in the United States in 2019, before stayat­home­restrictions affected statistics in subsequent years. ­Statista

14 million: The average number of American summer camp registrants each year.American Camp Association

1 week: The most popular session length for summer camp, although the majority of independent camp operators offer four­, six­ and eight­week sessions. ­ American Camp Association

50: The percentage of respondents whose camps charge $1,000 or more per session, with most programs costing between $1,000 and $1,500. ­ CampMinder

58 to 63: The percentage of female staff members at overnight and day camps, respectively. ­ American Camp Association

200 to 300: The average number of campers served each session. ­ CampMinder

7 in 10: The number of camps that run 10 or more different programs.CampMinder

79: The percentage of camps that maintain a screen­free environment.CampMinder

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