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MAY 10, 2023
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXIV • NO 11
Shop for bargains at Spring Fling BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Spring Fling is an annual tradition at Wrightsville Hope United Methodist Church, and the event will continue this year on Saturday, May 20. It will start at 8 a.m. at the church, 404 Hellam St. Spring Fling will include a rummage sale, a plant sale, food and
more. “We will have plants of all kinds and yard ornaments; rummage items, including clothing and some shoes and some accessories; books; puzzles; and plenty of food,” said Phil Lehman, yard sale stand organizer. The food will include hamburgers, hot dogs, sausage sandwiches, chicken corn soup and drinks. A variety of baked goods, See Spring Fling pg 3
Central City Orchestra will kick off the Columbia Lions Club’s Music in the Park series.
Lions Club will offer Music in the Park BY CATHY MOLITORIS
or some free family entertainment, head out to Locust Street Park, 550 Locust St., Columbia, for a series of concerts offered by the Columbia Lions Club. All concerts will be held from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. in the gazebo in the park. The series will kick off on Friday, May 19, with a performance by Central City Orchestra. Playing for the first time in Columbia, the 10-piece group specializes in high-energy dance songs from the past and the hits of today. On Friday, June 16, The Nomads will entertain. The group performs ’50s and ’60s classic rock ’n’ roll. The Maxwell Project will play on Friday, July 21. The group’s shows mix R&B with funk and soul and include an Earth, Wind and Fire tribute set. The concert series will wrap up on Friday, Aug. 18, with the Mama Tried Band. The group performs a variety of dance music. Food will be available for purchase at each concert, said Phil Kresge, who
Bum Klinestever), Columbia Fraternal Association, Columbia-Middletown Elks 1074, Mountz & Kreiser Law Office, McCarty’s Seal Coating, Columbia American Legion, Chickies Rock Moose 307, The Medicine Shoppe, Sahd Metal Recycling, Columbia Foresters of America, The Knights of Columbus, Columbia Kettle Works, Wrightsville Social Club, Kleen-Rite Corp., Catholic War Veterans, McElhenneys Notary, Scoops Ice Cream & Grille and the Sunsnappers. Kresge noted that all concerts are weather permitting, and there are no weather make-up dates. “Our concerts are for all ages and free,” he remarked. “If you haven’t been to one of our concerts, you really should come check it out. It’s a fantastic way to start a summer weekend.” For more information about the concerts or the Columbia Lions Club, search for “Columbia Pa Lions Club” on Facebook or visit https://columbialions.org.
Members of Wrightsville Hope United Methodist Church invite the community to Spring Fling.
“Shrek” teaches message of staying true to yourself BY CATHY MOLITORIS
“This show is a must-see with incredible dancing and singing that will entertain all ages,” said Elliott Evans, who plays the title character in “Shrek the Musical Jr.” The show will be performed at Susquehanna Stage, 133 W. Market St., Marietta. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, May 12, 13, 19 and 20, as well as at 2 p.m. on May 20 and Sundays, May 14 and 21. “Shrek” tells the story of an ogre who longs to live a solitary life in his
swamp but is sent on a mission to rescue a princess, explained Cienna Kamanda, who plays Donkey. “This show follows Shrek on his journey to get his swamp back from Lord Farquaad,” Cienna shared. “Along the way, he meets the talkative and energetic Donkey and the bold and spunky Princess Fiona.” Annika Locke, who portrays Princess Fiona, noted that the junior version of the show is a slightly shorter take on the original musical. “The only big difference is there are fewer songs, and in general, the script overall is shorter,” she See Shrek pg 5
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is co-chairing the Columbia Lions Club’s Music in the Park series with Paul Resch. The lineup will include Scoops Ice Cream & Grille, Maine Course Mobile, Authentic Italian Ice and Half Nuts Popcorn Co. As Kresge explained, the Lions Club members were looking for ways to put the gazebo in the park to use when the group came up with the idea of monthly summer concerts. “(It’s) a way of both using the gazebo and bringing the community together to enjoy the gazebo, the beautiful park, some yummy treats and an evening of great music,” he stated. He noted that the Lions were hoping to get community sponsors to fund the concerts so that the music series would not impact funds the club uses for other community projects and so that the concerts could be offered free of charge. He notes that the 2023 summer concerts are made possible through the support of the following sponsors: the Columbia Borough Fire Department (in memory of