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additional performance at 2 p.m. on March 28. It will be performed in the high school auditorium, 901 Ironville Pike. “The Addams family is a different kind of family; they operate outside of traditional customs and norms, so when Wednesday falls in love with Lucas Beineke, who comes from a normal family, it causes a problem,” explained Ethan
McNair, who portrays patriarch Gomez Addams. “They don’t want Morticia, the mom, to find out about the relationship.” Ethan continued, “A lot of the plot centers on Gomez wanting to help his daughter but not wanting to keep a secret from his wife and Morticia trying to figure out what’s going on with Gomez and her daughter. It’s just a lot of fun.” See “The Addams Family” pg 6
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For an afternoon of fun, food and fellowship, get tickets for bingo to benefit the Columbia Dream Center. Bingo will be held on Saturday, April 11, at the Knights of Columbus, 1575 New Danville Pike, Lancaster. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m., and bingo will begin at 1:30 p.m. The event will feature food, door prizes, basket giveaways, 20 rounds of regular bingo, four special bingo games, a 50/50 drawing, a pick-your-prize bingo and more. “Our famous grab bags will be back again with even more surprises inside, but get them quick because they sell out every year,” said Cheryl Schmidt, fundraising coordinator for the Columbia Dream Center. “New this year will be the sale of pull tabs with cash prizes. Basically, there is something for everyone!” Bingo prizes will include designer handbags, Yeti products, tools, cash and more. People are encouraged to come hungry to the event. “We will be selling hot dogs, sodas, water, walking tacos, mac and cheese, veggie cups, fruit cups, chicken corn soup, pulled pork sandwiches and a variety of baked goods,” said Jenn Hollinger, director of outreach ministries for the center. Proceeds from the event will be used to further the mission of the Columbia Dream Center. “Columbia Dream Center exists to provide food, shelter, clothing and resources to Columbia and the surrounding areas,” Hollinger
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