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Riverfest Will Ignite History

BY CATHY MOLITORIS

In June of 1863, outnumbered Union troops and local volunteers in Columbia set the wooden covered bridge spanning the Susquehanna River ablaze to prevent Confederate troops from advancing east into Lancaster County. The action forced the Confederates to retreat west, and two days later, the troops met Union forces at Gettysburg. For the first time since the 150th anniversary of the Civil War in 2013, all 26 bridge piers that remain from that bridge will be illuminated as the grand finale of Riverfest 2026.

In prior years, Susquehanna National Heritage Area (SNHA)

was able to light three piers at a time for Riverfest, but thanks to a sponsorship from the Louise Steinman von Hess Foundation, all of the piers will light up on Sunday,

June 28, beginning at 7:45 p.m.

“In early 2025, we had begun to plan for this historic year and hoped to find the support to create this breathtaking experience of lighting

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Bringing the Farmers Market to You

BY CATHY MOLITORIS

For many people, getting to a farmers market can be a challenge. Thanks to Community Action Partnership (CAP) of Lancaster County, now the market can come to you.

Rolling Roots, a mobile farmers market, launched in Columbia on June 10. It’s available every Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. through the end of October.

“Rolling Roots is a discount farmers market on wheels bringing fresh, local food directly into neighborhoods, health care spaces, parks and other trusted community locations across Lancaster County,” said Amanda Frankeny, director of food justice for CAP. “By sourcing produce from local farmers and offering subsidized prices, the market helps make healthy food both affordable and easy to access.”

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“Columbia is a town full of history,” said John Reitzel, chair of the committee tasked with commemorating the town’s 300th anniversary. “I’m a lifetime resident, and I didn’t know all the history myself.”

He’s hoping people will explore Columbia’s past and discover its present during multiple events and activities set to mark the milestone anniversary.

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Though Rolling Roots is open to everyone, the program was designed with neighbors in mind who may face barriers accessing healthy food, including households living paycheck to paycheck, seniors and others with mobility challenges, people without reliable transportation and families experiencing food insecurity, Frankeny said.

“By bringing the market directly into communities, Rolling Roots helps make healthy choices more convenient, welcoming and realistic in everyday life,” she explained.

“Rolling Roots also supports Lancaster County farmers by purchasing produce directly from local growers and reinvesting dollars back into the local agricultural economy.”

all the bridge piers,” said Sophia Vayansky, program manager for SNHA. “It’s no easy task to prepare all the piers, load the wood and light them simultaneously. We are deeply grateful to the Louise Steinman von Hess Foundation for their extraordinary generosity and vision. Their support allows us to honor this pivotal moment in American history at the scale it deserves.”

To encourage close-up viewing of the piers, Veterans Memorial Bridge

between Columbia and Wrightsville will be closed to traffic, allowing pedestrians to walk directly above the fiery blaze.

SNHA expressed thanks to Columbia Water Company and John Klinedinst for their sponsorship of the bridge entrances and safety and traffic teams on both sides of the bridge.

Festival organizers encourage the public to plan ahead and arrive early for the Sunday evening finale due to expected

crowds and bridge closures.

“This is one of the most unique historic commemorations in Pennsylvania,” said Hope Byers, vice president of visitor engagement for SNHA. “There are very few places in America where you can stand on a bridge at night and witness an entire line of historic bridge piers illuminated by fire across a major river. It’s an emotional, powerful experience that connects people directly to the events of 1863.”

John Wright Restaurant will host the Riverfest Ignite Finale on its lawn, with live music and fire performances. A Burning Bridge Bash VIP Party for 100 guests will be held in the River Room at the restaurant, overlooking the river. Columbia River Park will host the Columbia 300th Light the Night Watch Party.

The lighting of the bridge piers is just one part of the multi-day Riverfest, scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 26, 27 and 28.

The 2026 Riverfest celebration takes place during a landmark year of anniversaries: America’s 250th anniversary and Columbia’s 300th anniversary. To mark the moment, SNHA has expanded programming and one-of-a-kind heritage experiences that connect

local stories to the larger American narrative.

The counties of Lancaster and York hold a special place in the nation’s founding. The Continental Congress met in York for nine months, where it ratified the Articles of Confederation. Lancaster’s economy and skilled craftspeople supplied critical materials for the Revolutionary War.

This year’s expanded Riverfest schedule includes boat tours, walking tours, African American history experiences, Underground Railroad programs, live music, family activities, river recreation and America250-themed programming throughout Columbia, Wrightsville, Marietta and surrounding river communities.

Highlights of Riverfest also include the Bridge Burner Challenge Run & Paddle Race; the River Recreation Expo, featuring more than 20 vendors and demonstrations connecting people to outdoor experiences in the region; Flames Across the Susquehanna Boat Tours departing daily from SNHA’s Zimmerman Center for Heritage; Underground Railroad van tours and re-enactments with the African American Historical Society of South Central Pennsylvania and Bethel AME/Living the Experience; walking tours from the Mount Bethel Cemetery, Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster and Rivertownes PA USA; and Civil War presentations and museum experiences from Historic Wrightsville Inc., Columbia Historic Preservation Society and Columbia 300 committee.

Event to Focus on Revolutionary War

The Historic Ephrata Cloister, 632 W. Main St., Ephrata, will commemorate its role as a Revolutionary War military hospital during a celebration on Saturday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will also commemorate the United States’ 250th anniversary.

The Historic Ephrata Cloister was the site of a Revolutionary War military hospital from December 1777 to June 1778. The hospital accommodated 260 soldiers, 60 of whom died and are buried on the grounds of the historic site. During this commemorative event, visitors may learn more about the military hospital and its impact on the pacifist members of the Ephrata Cloister.

Visitors may learn about 18th-century medicine, printing, camp life, and being a pacifist during wartime. They may visit the Witness Tree on the property as well as the monument honoring the soldiers in the Mount Zion Cemetery. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. The Ephrata Cloister Chorus will give a special performance at 4 p.m. in the Amphitheater, and seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Some activities will require a wristband,

which can be obtained upon paying admission. Wristbands are required for select performances and will operate on a firstcome, first served-basis. Among the programs requiring a wristband is the Lantern Tour Reprise, which will be held multiple times in the 1741 Meetinghouse, also known as the Saal. The tour will focus on the impact of the military hospital on the pacifist community.

“The Life of a Sister” will be held in the 1743 Sisters’ House, also called the Saron. Attendees will learn about the lifestyle of a solitary Sister and how the Sisters aided the soldiers through herbal medicines and remedies. A wristband is required. The event will take place rain or shine. On-site parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. There is an admission fee for people over age 2 who are not members of the Ephrata Cloister Associates. Members and children age 2 and under will be admitted for free. Tickets will be sold on the day of the event, and no advance sales will be available.

People with disabilities who need accommodations should call in advance to discuss their needs. Pennsylvania TDD relay service is available at 800-654-5984.

“Riverfest is possible through the dedication of SNHA, our heritage partners and our sponsors,” Byers said. “The financial and creative support of Wright’s Ferry Mansion, the Louise Steinman von Hess Foundation, John Wright Restaurant and the Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority was critical to the amazing expansion of programming for 2026. We would also like to thank Brightspeed, CPRS Physical Therapy, WellSpan and Discover Lancaster for their support.”

Most Riverfest activities require advance registration, and several experiences are expected to sell out. For tickets, schedules and event details, visit

“The 24 Hour Plays” Slated

Creative Works of Lancaster will present “The 24 Hour Plays” on Saturday, June 27, at 7 p.m. The event will be held at West Art, 816 Buchanan Ave., Lancaster.

Six writers, six directors, 25 actors and a production team will write, rehearse and perform six 10-minute plays in a 24-hour period. There will only be one performance of the plays.

The six plays will have undergone a process that starts on the evening of Friday, June 26. In this 24-hour period, six writers will choose their actors from a pool of talent, then write through the night and hand their work to the

directors early on June 27. After negotiating for their choice of play, directors will rehearse with their actors and a crew of stage technicians to prepare for a 7 p.m. curtain and debut performances of the plays.

Creative Works utilizes a “pay what you decide” ticketing model with no fixed ticket prices. Potential audience members are never turned away due to financial limitations. Individuals may reserve a ticket in advance and pay what they think the experience was worth after the show. To reserve tickets, visit www.creativelancaster.org.

focused on America’s semiquincentennial, Columbians know their place in the country’s past.

“We were a community before there was such a place as ‘America,’” Reitzel said. “We’ve been an important part of Pennsylvania and the region for 300 years.”

The opening ceremony for the 300th anniversary celebration will be held on Friday, June 19, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in Locust Street Park, 550 Locust St.

“We’ll have a few guest speakers, including state Rep. Brett Miller and state Sen. James Malone and Mayor Leo Lutz,” Reitzel said. “Old Columbia Public Grounds Company turns 200 this year, and they manage the park. They’re going to get a citation.”

Following the ceremony, Central City Orchestra will kick off the annual Music in the Park, an event sponsored by the Columbia Lions Club.

“They are a great band, and they always draw a big crowd,” Reitzel said. “It’s going to be a really fun evening.”

On Saturday, June 20, people are invited to explore Thunder on the River in downtown Columbia and the Last Ride and Macabre Creations in Mount Bethel Cemetery.

The 300th anniversary committee will also host a Light the Night Watch Party on Sunday, June 28, coinciding with Riverfest 2026’s finale.

Historian Scott Mingus will speak at 5 p.m. on “Bringing the Heat,” telling the story of the bridge burning that proved to be a pivotal point in the Civil War. From 6 to 8 p.m., live music will be presented by The Maxwell Project, followed by a viewing party to see all 26 piers on the river - the remains of the original bridge - lit on fire to commemorate the 1863 event.

“We’re really happy to be part of this re-enactment,” Reitzel said. “One of the many things we’re proud of as a town was the role Columbia played both in the Civil War and with the Underground

CAP Members Recognized

Railroad. When enslaved people crossed the river into Columbia, they experienced their first sense of freedom here.”

Columbia 300 festivities will continue on Saturday, July 4, with a community celebration at Glatfelter Memorial Field, 1249 Lancaster Ave., Columbia, beginning at 6 p.m.

“The band PopScotch will play from 6 to 9 p.m., followed by fireworks,” Reitzel said. “We’re going to have free hot dogs, free chips, water, children’s activities, a dunk tank and more. It’s a totally free event for the community. We have a very generous community here, and we’ve raised enough money to be able to put on this event at no cost to the public.”

Planning for Columbia’s 300th anniversary celebration began more than a year ago, and fundraising efforts included the creation of a commemorative calendar that soon sold out. Reitzel, who enjoys photography, also supplied photos for a book highlighting Columbia’s history, with content written by Sara Mimnall. The book will be for sale at all of the 300th anniversary events, along with memorabilia including mugs, T-shirts and yard signs.

“Columbia has been important in America’s history,” Reitzel said. “We were once considered as a location for the nation’s capital. We were a hub for transportation during the Industrial Revolution. We have a lot of pride in our town. We come together when something good happens, but we also come together when bad things happen, and we support each other.”

He said he’s looking forward to seeing what the future holds for Columbia.

“We’re a very proud, very close-knit town,” he said. “We’re excited to say, ‘Here we are. We’re still here, and we’re thriving.’”

For more information on events to mark Columbia’s 300th anniversary, follow “Columbia PA 300” on Facebook.

The Jesse Jones Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol has announced the recent promotions and awards earned by cadets and senior members. The achievements were celebrated at the group’s June 1 meeting.

Cadet Airmen Grayson Dalkiewicz of York, Chase Weaver of Lititz, and Kaiden Painter of Leola were all promoted to cadet airman first class and earned the Hap Arnold Award. Cadet Airmen 1st Class Noah Hermosillo of Wrightsville and Hayden Greiner of York were promoted to cadet senior airman and earned the Mary Feik Award. Cadet Tech. Sgts. Julius Acosta of Lancaster and Nathan Williams of Morgantown were promoted to cadet master sergeant and earned Achievement 5.

Cadet Master Sgt. Anna McCamant of Lancaster was promoted to cadet senior master sergeant and earned Achievement 7. Cadet Senior Master Sgt. Thaddeus Lippincott of Lititz was promoted to cadet chief master sergeant

and earned the Dr. Robert Goddard Award. Cadet Chief Master Sgt. Camden Rineer of Lancaster earned Achievement 8. Cadet Capt. Aaron Keohane of Pequea was promoted to cadet major and earned the Grover Loening Award. Cadet Maj. Judah Acosta of Lancaster earned Achievement 16.

2nd Lt. Craig Shannon of York was promoted to first lieutenant and received the Pennsylvania Wing Civil Air Patrol Safety Officer of the Year Award. Capt. Krystal Shannon of York received the Pennsylvania Wing Public Affairs Officer of the Year Award. Maj. Jerome “Pepper” Broad of Pequea received the Pennsylvania Wing Commander’s Commendation Meritorious Service Award for his accomplishments and contributions within the emergency services field. Maj. Carlton “Skip” Walls of Lititz was recognized with the Pennsylvania Wing Commander’s Commendation Meritorious Service Award for his accomplishments and contributions in communica -

tions and radio operations.

Jesse Jones Squadron 304 meets each Monday except holidays at 7 p.m. in the Venture Jets hangar, which is located at the Lancaster Airport near the intersection of Lititz Pike and Millport Road. Visitors are welcome.

The Civil Air Patrol is the civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. To learn more, visit www.cap.news or www.gocivilairpatrol .com. Information about Squadron 304 is available by visiting www.Jesse Jones.cap.gov or following the squadron on Facebook.

Art Association Posts Summer Exhibit

The “Summer Media Wars” exhibit at the Lancaster County Art Association, 149 Precision Ave., Strasburg, will return with an opening reception on Sunday, June 28, from 1 to 4 p.m. The exhibit is a progressive show, and every three weeks it will feature a new theme and additional artwork. Members of the public will vote

to decide which medium wins the challenge. The first exhibit will be “Red, White and Blue and Patriotic 250th.”

The exhibit will be open from Thursdays to Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For additional information, visit www.lcaaonline.org or call 717-687-7061.

The Jesse Jones Composite Squadron of CAP recently honored (from left) Cadets Julius Acosta, Kaiden Painter, Nathan Williams, Anna McCamant, Camden Rineer, Noah Hermosillo, Thaddeus Lippincott, Chase Weaver, Aaron Keohane, Judah Acosta, (not pictured) Grayson Dalkiewicz, and Hayden Greiner.

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And the program also connects food access with long-term community health by partnering with organizations focused on health care, nutrition education, recreation and community well-being. Rolling Roots’ partners include Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, Penn State Health, Union Community Care, the Lancaster city health department, Lancaster Rec, various local farms - including Homefields Care Farm, Bay Street Community Garden and Wittel Farm - and many other community organizations.

During the current season, Rolling Roots will operate three weekly mobile markets.

The Columbia location, at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Twin Rose, 307 N. Seventh St., partners with the Food Farmacy “Food is Medicine” program, connecting fresh food access with nutrition counseling and health care support for patients and the broader Columbia community.

Additional Rolling Roots markets will be held at Union Community Care, 304 N. Water St., Lancaster, on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon; and at Rodney Park Splash Pad, 200 Crystal St., Lancaster, on Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

As Frankeny explained,

the idea for Rolling Roots grew out of years of food access work across Lancaster County.

“Through food pantry programs, health care partnerships, coalition work with Hunger-Free Lancaster County and hunger mapping efforts, we repeatedly saw the same barriers: rising food costs; transportation challenges; limited grocery access; and difficulty finding healthy, affordable produce close to home,” she said. “We also recognized a growing number of working individuals and families who earn too much to qualify for traditional food assistance programs but still struggle to afford groceries and other everyday essentials. Rolling Roots was created to help bridge that gap by offering subsidized local food at lower prices in locations that are easier to access.”

CAP used Lancaster County’s Hunger Mapping Project, which is community-based research led through partnerships across the county, to identify where food insecurity and transportation barriers overlap, guiding where markets could have the greatest impact. Rolling Roots is also designed to support local suppliers of produce.

“We see many local farmers are also facing economic challenges,” Frankeny said.

Historic Wrightsville Posts Riverfest Programs

Historic Wrightsville will participate in Riverfest from Friday to Sunday, June 26 to 28.

The organization will host various guest speakers, including Bob Heiserman, who will present “York County in the American Revolution”; Ron Bupp, presenting “Small Ammunition of the Civil War” and “Artillery Used at Gettysburg”; and C. Dahl Drenning, offering “Washington’s Return Trip to Philadelphia June 1791.”

A historical marker provided through the Pomeroy Foundation’s Legends

“By purchasing produce directly from Lancaster County farmers and paying fair prices for their products, Rolling Roots helps support local agriculture while making healthy food more affordable and accessible for the community.”

Rolling Roots is open to anyone, and the market accepts both cash and credit cards. Participants in the Food Farmacy program also receive a monthly gift card to use toward produce. Plans are in the works to accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) benefits later in the season.

“We’ve also seen a strong ‘community helping community’ spirit grow through the market,” Frankeny noted. “Some neighbors who are able to do so have chosen to ‘pay it forward’ by donating

extra funds to help cover produce costs for someone shopping that day. It’s become a meaningful way for community members to directly support and care for one another.”

Frankeny invites people to come and check out Rolling Roots firsthand.

“Rolling Roots is meant to feel welcoming, fun and community-centered. The produce is a deal, local and high quality, and we often include music, recipes, nutrition education and activities for families and children,” she said. “At its heart, Rolling Roots is about helping communities thrive by making healthy food easier to access, supporting local farmers and creating stronger connections across Lancaster County.”

For more information, visit https://caplanc .org/access-resources/ health-nutrition/ rolling-roots.

Wagman Ranks

Among ENR Top 400

and Lore program will be dedicated. Scott Mingus Sr. will be the keynote speaker at the program, which will take place at 315 Locust St.

Other activities will be a scavenger hunt, a “Passport to History” program, and music by the Home Comfort Band. The Burning Bridge Diorama will be open.

For further information, visit www.historicwrights villepa.org, call 717-2521169, or email historic wrightsville1983@ gmail.com. More details about Riverfest are available at www.river festpa.com.

Wagman Inc. has once again been recognized on the Top 400 Contractors list released by Engineering News-Record (ENR).

Wagman ranked 345th in the nation for 2026, an improvement by four spots compared to the previous year.

The ENR Top 400 list is compiled annually. Companies submit their revenue based on market sectors, such as government, transportation, and health care. For the 2026 awards, companies were ranked by their construction revenue in 2025 in the millions.

ENR is a national publication that provides news,

analysis, and data for the construction and engineering industry worldwide. Its Top 400 Contractors list is widely regarded as a benchmark of industry performance and scale. Wagman is a construction firm with major operations in heavy civil, general construction, and geotechnical construction services. Founded in 1902, Wagman is a fourth-generation, family-owned company with offices in Pennsylvania and Virginia. It is headquartered in York. For more information about Wagman, visit www .wagman.com.

People gather peppers at Homefields Care Farm for Rolling Roots mobile market.

Volunteers Help Samaritan Center Hit Home Runs

BY JEFF FALK

It is not enough to appreciate the contributions of volunteers. Nonprofit organizations must express that appreciation.

At its upcoming event, the Samaritan Center will validate the contributions its volunteers constantly and consistently make.

“Our volunteers are super important,” said Nancy Pleger, the development officer for the Samaritan Center. “They are the ones who keep the place running. They give support to staff members and the executive team and allow us to do more. They use their connections to help us get in doors. Volunteers are the backbone. Without these dedicated volunteers, we’re just people offering services. We’re not a community lifting each other up.”

The Samaritan Center’s appreciation will be on full display during its Community and Volunteer event on Sunday, June 28, at Penn Medicine Park, 650 N. Prince St., Lancaster, the home of the Lancaster Stormers professional baseball club. On that day, the Stormers will take on the Gastonia Ghost Peppers at 1:30 p.m. Gates will open at 12:30 p.m.

As part of the Samaritan Center’s volunteer and community celebration, game tickets can be purchased at reduced rates at https:// samaritanlancaster.org/ event/community-and -volunteer-event.

The event is also designed to serve as organizational outreach to make the community aware of what the Samaritan Center is all about and what it does.

“We wouldn’t be here without our volunteers,” said Pleger. “The Samaritan Center was established in 1988 as a mission of Highland Presbyterian Church, and it was started by volunteers.”

At the ballpark that afternoon, a selected volunteer will throw out the first pitch, and a Samaritan Center official will address the fans about the work that the nonprofit performs in the community. There will be promotions staged throughout the stadium, and the Samaritan Center will man an information table.

“We’re hoping it’s a fun, high-energy event,” said Pleger. “People can bring their families out and have a great time. The goal is to have a fun day, and so people can learn about (the) Samaritan Center

COLUMBIA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 360 Locust St. in Columbia, Rev. David C. Powers, phone: 717-684-6271, Sunday Morning Worship 10am. Handicap accessible. 4th Street Cafe Coffeehouse 1st & last Sunday @5pm with community meal. Free Clothing Bank Mondays 9-11am & Tuesdays 5-7pm.

COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH: welcomes you to Love God, Love Others, and Reach Out with us! Join us for worship on Sundays at 8:00, 9:30, or 11:00 a.m. We’re located at 331 Anderson Ferry Road in Marietta (off Rt 441 on Rt 772). Learn more at cbcpa.org.

FAITH BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH: 151 Donnerville Rd., Lancaster (one block south of Columbia Avenue). Pastor: Keith M. Long. 8:45 am Sunday School (with nursery and classes for children, youth and adults); 10:15 a.m. SundayWorship Service (with nursery and children’s church). Wed.: 6:30 p.m. AWANA Clubs (K6); Wed.: 6:30 pm Youth Group 717-285-1900. www.faithbfc.com

as well. We’re celebrating service and connecting our community.”

The Samaritan Center, which promotes mental

health; provides related services; and operates locations at 1803 Oregon Pike, Lancaster, and at 33 N. Market St., Suite 400,

Lancaster, is staffed by 50 employees, mainly therapists and administrative personnel.

But the nonprofit also benefits from 1,000 annual volunteer hours donated by more than 70 altruistic individuals. The majority of the volunteers reside in Lancaster County.

“They’re a group of individuals who really care about mental health in our community,” said Pleger. “They want to make sure services are affordable and available to everyone.”

“We can play a lot of different roles, depending on where we are,” said Nick Heller, the Samaritan

Center’s marketing manager. “We break down barriers for people needing mental health services. We are here to help.”

From January to May this year, the Samaritan Center has provided more than 8,000 counseling sessions to clients. In 2025, the Samaritan Center furnished more than 17,000 counseling sessions, 2,000 more than it did in 2024.

As part of its services, the organization also offers mental health screenings, educational series, therapeutic programs, consulting, church programs, ministry assessment and its TeenHope program for kids.

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH: Sixth & Locust St., Columbia. Pastor: Rev. Richard Whitesel. In-Person Worship Schedule: Wed. 10:15 am, Sun. 10:15 am. Sunday service is also available on Facebook live & YouTube. Holy Eucharist at all services. Handicap accessible. Meals on Wheels ministry 717-684-4244, church office 717-6842763. www.stjohnscol.org

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH: 243 Hellam Street in Wrightsville. (717-252-2417) Sunday morning service at 9:15am with Holy Eucharist. Handicap accessible. We can be found on Facebook.

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Samaritan Center human resources manager Jimmy Elsner connects with Lancaster Stormers mascot Cylo at a past event.

Library Posts Programs

Kreutz Creek Library (KCL), 66 Walnut Springs Road, Hellam, will offer programs and services to the community. For details and registration, call the library at 717-252-4080 or visit www.yorklibraries.org.

The Friends of Kreutz Creek Library will be at the library to accept donations of books on Tuesday, July 7, from noon to 6 p.m. and Thursday, July 23, from noon to 4 p.m.

The SummerQuest program will offer activities to keep everyone learning, reading, and physically active over the summer. This year’s theme is “Unearth a Story.” To be eligible for prizes, patrons should register at http://yorklibraries.bean stack.org using their library card and then pick up a packet at their home library.

KCL’s upcoming programs include Baby and Toddler Story Time for children from birth to age 3 on Wednesdays, July 8, 15, and 29, and Preschool Story Time for children ages 3 to 5 on Fridays, July 10, 24, and 31. These programs will run from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., and reservations are required. Kindermusik by Songbird Studios, for children birth to age 3, will be offered on Wednesdays, July 22 and Aug. 5, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Children will explore movement and language skills through dance, creative movement, echo songs, and more. Reservations are required, and space is limited.

Dino Egg Excavation, for kids age 6 and up, will be held on Thursday,

July 9, from 1 to 2 p.m.

Children will excavate dinosaur eggs and then use magnifying glasses to make observations. Reservations are required.

Aaron the Fossil Guy will present a program on Monday, July 13, from 10 a.m. to noon. Aaron will share information about fossils and offer opportunities to examine them up close. This program is open to people of all ages, including adults.

The library will offer a Magical Bubble Adventure on Friday, July 17, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Bubble magician River Barry will share the history and science of bubbles.

Tracking a Dinosaur with Jeri Jones, for kids age 5 and up, will take place on Thursday, July 30, from 1 to 1:45 p.m. Jones, from Jones Geological Services, will show how paleontologists learn about a dinosaur just from a footprint, and attendees will view real fossils. Jones has been a geologist for 48 years in York County and specializes in geologic education. Reservations are required.

Library Tales for Tails will be offered on Thursday, July 16, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for kids ages 6 to 11. Kids may read to certified therapy dogs Jager and Dillon from Reading Education Assistance Dogs, and they may also pet and hug the dogs. Participants may sign up for a 10-minute time slot when they arrive.

Builder’s Club, for kids ages 6 to 12, will be held on July 16 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, July 18, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The library will

provide Lego bricks, Keva Planks, K’nex, Lincoln Logs, and Magnatiles.

Tween Writing LabDino Edition, for kids ages 8 to 11, will be held on July 16 from 1 to 2 p.m. Participants will design a brochure for their own dinosaur-themed park. Reservations are required.

The Danger Club, for tweens ages 9 to 11, will meet on Tuesday, July 14, for a hike and mystery activity at Kline’s Run Park. The hike will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. and will count toward the Get Outdoors (GO) York! program. Parents and caregivers must stay with their children. Siblings are welcome to attend. In the case of inclement weather, call the library for updates.

The Library Squad, for people ages 9 to 18, will gather on Tuesday, July 21, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Participants will help to create and implement library programming for their age group.

Manga Book Club, for youths ages 12 to 18, will meet on July 18 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. This program will occur after the library is closed to the public. Only teens attending this program will be allowed inside.

Lindsay K. Bandy, author of “Inevitable Fate,” will offer a workshop for writers ages 12 to 18 on July 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. She will lead participants through writing exercises and discussions about what stories can teach people about themselves and each other over time. Attendees will receive a signed copy of Bandy’s

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book. Reservations are required.

People ages 12 to 18 may design and make a resin bookmark at the library on July 21 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. All materials will be provided.

A Teen Trinket Show and Tell will be held on Tuesday, July 28, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Collectors ages 12 to 18 are invited to attend and bring a favorite trinket.

The library will offer Drawing for All from 2 to 4 p.m. on Thursdays through July 23, with no program on July 2. Youths age 10 and up, as well as adults, may join local artist Robert Oughton for an opportunity to develop their drawing skills and learn how to work with a variety of techniques. Participants should bring something to draw on and something to draw with.

Stitch and Chat groups, for knitters and crocheters, will meet on July 2 and 16 from 6 to 7:45 p.m. and July 8 and 22 from noon to 1:45 p.m.

The Treat Your Shelf Book Club, for adults, will meet on July 2 from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Attendees may read, enjoy snacks, and discuss books.

The Green Thumb Garden Club will meet on July 9 from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Melanie Markowski will share “What Garden Flowers Thrive in July Heat?”

York Chess Club, for people of all ages, will be held on July 7, 14, and 21 from 6 to 8 p.m.

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The Death Café Book Club will meet on July 28 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Attendees will discuss “Some Bright Nowhere” by Ann Packer. The program is for people struggling with loss. Registration is required, and copies of the book are available for checkout at the library.

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The Kreutz Creek Cookbook Group will meet on July 23 from 6 to 7:45 p.m. The theme will be “Americana.” Attendees should bring a sweet or savory prepared dish based on the theme and a copy of the recipe.

The Friends of Kreutz Creek Library will meet on Monday, July 20, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

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SNHA Announces Riverfest

Susquehanna National Heritage Area (SNHA) will hold Riverfest from Friday to Sunday, June 26 to 28. Riverfest commemorates the actions of local residents who burned the covered bridge spanning the Susquehanna River in June 1863 to stop Confederate troops from crossing into Lancaster County and advancing toward Harrisburg and Philadelphia. Days later, the Battle of Gettysburg began.

This year’s expanded schedule includes boat tours, walking tours, African American history experiences, Underground Railroad programs, live music, family activities, and river recreation, as well as programming throughout Columbia, Wrightsville, Marietta, and surrounding river communities in celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary.

The finale will take place in the evening on June 28, when all 26 historic bridge piers across the Susquehanna will be lit. Through support from the Louise Steinman von Hess Foundation, this will be the first time all 26 bridge piers have been lit simultaneously since the 150th anniversary of the Civil War in 2013.

SNHA will host a Burning Bridge Bash in the River Room at the John Wright Restaurant, 234 N. Front St., Wrightsville, on the evening of June 28. Limited to 100 guests, the event will include premium patio views overlooking the river and the burning bridge piers, fire-themed appetizers, and one complimentary drink ticket. A cash bar will also be available.

For the full Riverfest schedule and to purchase tickets to the VIP event, visit www.riverfestpa.com.

HOP Program to Focus on Appreciation

Healing Our Planet (HOP) will offer a program on Friday, June 26, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Community Mennonite Church of Lancaster, 328 W. Orange St., Lancaster. Attendees should use the entrance on Concord Street.

and craft table will be available to keep younger people engaged during the program.

United Way Awards Grants

United Way of Lancaster County and Lancaster Rotary Club have announced that $80,000 in Summer Youth Experience Grants has been distributed to support organizations providing enriching summer learning opportunities for youths ages 5 to 17 in the School District of Lancaster.

Through this partnership, Lancaster Rotary contributed $45,000 and United Way of Lancaster County contributed $35,000 to help ensure local children and teens have access to safe, engaging, and educational summer programming. These investments support programs that help students continue learning, build confidence, explore new interests, and stay connected during the summer months.

The organizations that received 2026 Summer Youth Experience Grants are Advantage Lancaster, SWAN, Horizons at Lancaster Country Day School, and Music for Everyone. These programs will provide youths with opportunities for academic enrichment, mentorship, creativity, and personal growth throughout the summer.

The program will highlight appreciation. HOP will provide cards so that attendees may write a note of appreciation for someone they know, and attendees may join in a discussion about how people can show appreciation for others, the environment, and themselves. An art

HOP exists to cultivate a world where people are united and kind to each other and the environment. HOP seeks to unify communities with kindness programs, events, projects, the arts, and actions for people of all ages.

For more details, email thecirclelegacy@aol.com.

Information about HOP is available by visiting www .healingourplanet.net or searching for “Healing Our Planet” on Facebook.

Concert to Feature Pianist

Bethel Church, 1674 Furnace Road, Brogue, will host a concert on Sunday, June 28, at 6 p.m. featuring Sam Waltemyer, a pianist by ear, who is known across the nation for his piano selections.

Waltemyer, who grew up in the Brogue area, is well known for his talent of playing by ear. His music includes hymns, gospel selections, and many famil-

iar tunes, including some sing-alongs.

The concert is free and open to the public, but a freewill offering will be accepted to support Waltemyer as he begins a national tour. Free light refreshments will be served after the concert.

The church holds Sunday worship services at 9 a.m. each week, followed by Sunday school at 10:15 a.m.

United Way of Lancaster County has also awarded $12,000 in Kellogg’s Summer Hunger funding to support local organizations addressing food insecurity for children and families during the summer months.

The funding, provided through Kellogg’s, supports community-based programs working to ensure families across Lancaster County have reliable access to nutritious food while school is out of session - a time when many children lose access to regular school meals.

Grant funding was awarded to CrossNet, The Factory Ministries, and Loft Community Partnership. These investments are part of United Way of Lancaster County’s ongoing commitment to supporting ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) families and strengthening access to essential resources across the community.