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JUNE 17, 2026

Unearth Summer Fun at the Library

BY CATHY MOLITORIS

If you participate in the Summer Reading Program at the Milanof-Schock Library, be prepared for adventure.

This year’s program, which runs through Saturday, Aug. 15, features the theme

“Unearth a Story,” and the library will host a plethora of activities for people of all ages.

“We’re doing a dinosaur escape room, so that’s going to be really fun,” said Katelyn Schwab, who coordinates Summer Reading with Alyssa Mackey and Laura Bear. “It’s going to be on a Friday when the library is completely closed, so we’ll have access to the entire library. People will go on a scavenger hunt to find dino eggs.”

At a dinosaur story time, kids can sing songs and listen to dinosaur books being read aloud before cracking open their own dinosaur eggs and taking home a new “pet.”

Many of the programs also combine science or other disciplines with reading.

“Our Storybook Science will be based off of different fairy tales,” Mackey said. “The first one will be based on ‘Princess and the Pea,’ and they’ll test different materials to see if they

BY CATHY MOLITORIS

Connor Wasko likes to stand out from the crowd. He was the only member of Scouting America Cub Scout Pack 150 to earn the Arrow of Light rank, and he reached a significant milestone in his Scouting journey when he crossed over to Boy Scouts and joined Troop 53 in late March.

Connor, a fifth-grader at Donegal Intermediate School,

is the son of Eugene and Amy Wasko of Mount Joy. He joined Scouts in 2020 as a Lion and has advanced steadily through each rank in the program.

“I am very proud of Connor’s perseverance and his continued commitment to Scouting,” said cubmaster Frank Splain III, who noted that Connor had to complete six required adventures to earn the Arrow of Light rank.

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 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

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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 anni -

versaries: 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.

Civil War presentations and museum experiences from Historic Wrightsville Inc., Columbia Historic Preservation Society and Columbia 300 committee.

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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

“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 https://riverfestpa.com.

Night of Music Planned

United Zion Camp Grove, 2298 Camp Road, Manheim, will host a Night of Music on Sunday, June 21, at 7 p.m.

The event will feature Brooke and A.J. Ginther leading in song, Judy Witmer on the piano, Loretta Whitcraft on the violin, Danielle Horst on the saxophone, a mixed chorus, and the Zimmerman Family Band. Ellie and Josiah Horst will lead Bible memory.

Celebrating the Sound of America

BY CATHY MOLITORIS

As the country prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, Christ Lutheran Church in Elizabethtown will host a concert highlighting American music.

“Songs of Faith & Freedom” will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, at the church, 125 E. High St. The concert will feature African American spirituals, well-known hymns sung in churches for generations and lively choral pieces by American composers.

“It’s going to be a celebration of what makes the sound of America,” said Kevin Gane, Christ Lutheran music director, who is organizing the event. “We’re going to feature our pipe organ, some communal singing, some smaller ensembles. Our handbell choir is also going to perform, which is something you don’t hear that often. And then we’re going to have a few solo singers as well.”

A highlight of the concert will be a Festival Choir, featuring singers from the congregation and the community. People are invited to join the choir by contacting Gane at music@ christlutheran-etown.com.

Each year, Gane organizes a series of concerts called Music on High, inviting people to come to the church to enjoy a variety of performances. This concert will be the first Music on High event happening at the church since the building underwent extensive renovations to the sanctu-

ary and nave in 2025.

“We wanted to do one big event to welcome people back into the space,” Gane said. “This concert is an opportunity to feature our choral ensembles here at Christ Lutheran but also a celebration of the history of music in America.”

Following the concert, everyone is invited to enjoy an ice cream social on the lawn.

The idea for the event came from Gane’s experience in his home church in Media.

“In the congregation I grew up in, we did a concert like this,” he recalled, describing the event that featured a concert and an opportunity to socialize at an ice cream social. “I just remember it being one of the highlights of our

GEARS Posts Sports and Fitness Programs

GEARS will offer activities to the community. Unless otherwise noted, there is a per-person cost, with a discounted rate for residents. To register or for more information, visit www.getintogears.org or call 717-367-0355.

Vinyasa Yoga will be held on Mondays, June 29 to Aug. 17, and Thursdays, June 25 to Aug. 13, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Masonic Village Carpenter Chapel, 1244 Bainbridge Road, Elizabethtown. The class is open to people age 16

musical year there, and I thought, ‘Why not try and do the same thing here?’

The response has been very positive.”

When putting together the lineup for the concert, Gane focused on the history of America and its musical traditions.

“This country was founded on a lot of ideals, one of them being the exploration of faith,” he said. “Along with that comes different musical traditions, so you’re going to hear things from traditional Shaker hymns to American spirituals to some classic patriotic tunes.

… Sacred music and hymns will be an important part of the program, reminding us how closely faith and music have been connected in our nation’s history.”

Gane noted that he’s in the early planning stages of this year’s Music on High series.

“We usually run our season from September through May, but because of the renovation, we kind of truncated this past season,” he said. “A full season announcement for this coming year will be coming out very soon.”

Gane hopes people will attend “Songs of Faith & Freedom” to join in the community festival choir and to enjoy fellowship with friends at the ice cream social.

He noted that the concert provides more than just an opportunity to hear the wide variety of music that has shaped our nation.

“We really designed concerts like this to share our space with people who may not necessarily get into a church and are just curious about what the building looks like inside,” he said. “But the concert is also an opportunity to then share the gifts of music and community.”

and up, from beginners to advanced yoga students. Paddle Pals Pickleball Camp will take place from Monday to Thursday, June 22 to 25, from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the outdoor court at the GEARS Community Center, 70 S. Poplar St. Participants with learn the fundamentals of pickleball through skill-building drills and active play. The camp will focus on serving, net play, and game rules. All equipment will be provided.

There is no charge to attend the concert or ice cream social, and no reservations are required.

can feel a pompom through them. It’s a lot of sensory science where we’ll read the book together, and they’ll get a certificate at the end saying they’re a scientist.”

Schwab, Mackey and Bear are taking over the Summer Reading Program for the first time, filling a role previously held for many years by Jan Betty.

When choosing programs for the summer, they selected a variety that will appeal to various ages and interests.

and baby and toddler races.

The popular “So You Want to Be A …” program will bring in a voice actor, a railroad conductor and more. The Summer Reading organizers emphasized that attendees don’t have to actually want to pursue a particular career to get enjoyment out of attending a program in the series, which brings in guests who provide entertaining activities.

Bookopoly program during the summer and will organize its first Readathon. For that initiative, kids can collect prizes for reading and raise money for the library by garnering sponsorship from family and friends in the form of donations to the library.

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“We found things that we think would be fun to do, because if you’re excited and passionate about what you’re leading, it makes it more exciting for the people who are participating,” Schwab said.

Other Summer Reading activities include meeting Blaze the Show Dog, a visit from the Wolf Sanctuary of PA, chalk drawing sessions

“I think a lot of people think of the library and of course they think of books, but the library isn’t just books,” Mackey said. “There’s so many other things you can do here. We have a field day program, the escape room. You can (have) fun here even if reading a book isn’t your thing.”

Along with the Summer Reading Program, the library will host an adult

“Come out for Summer Reading because it’s a great way to meet other families and build friendships. And also, it’s free,” Schwab said. “It’s fun to come in, have something to do with your kids for no cost, and of course, you can pick up some books while you’re here, too. Reading is really great for children’s formative years to help them learn and grow.”

Most programs require preregistration, and online registration is encouraged. For a complete list of Summer Reading Program activities, visit https:// mslibrary.org.

Benefit Auction to Support Clinic

The Clinic for Special Children (CSC), a nonprofit medical practice that provides affordable health care to children and adults with rare genetic disorders, will hold its 35th annual Lancaster County Benefit Auction on Saturday, June 20, at the Leola Produce Auction, 135 Brethren Church Road, Leola. The auction will begin at 8:30 a.m. and is free and open to the public. A breakfast buffet will open at 6:30 a.m.

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tioned include handmade quilts, handcrafted furniture, new bedroom suites, toys and collectibles, storage sheds, lawn furniture, crafts, farm supplies, and gift certificates. The event will also offer a silent auction with unique items for bids. A variety of food will be available, including barbecue chicken, pork sandwiches, subs, french fries, freshly made pies, doughnuts, whoopie pies, and ice cream.

The funds raised from

the annual benefit auctions provide nearly half of the CSC’s annual operating budget and allow the clinic to continue to provide affordable, specialized care to families facing rare genetic diseases. Each year, seven auctions across the country are held to support CSC. Since 1990, these auctions have raised close to $22 million to support the CSC’s mission. For more information, visit www .clinicauctions.org or call 717-687-9407.

Women United Hold Annual Meeting

United Way of Lancaster County’s Women United group gathered on May 19 for its annual meeting to celebrate another year of community impact, recognize past partners, and announce this year’s grant recipients.

Held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Lancaster Chamber, this year’s meeting carried special significance as members honored the life and legacy of longtime Women United member and past chair Kay Burky, who died earlier this year. A dedicated advocate

for women and families in Lancaster County, Burky had been an active member of Women United since 2009 and played a pivotal role in shaping the group’s growth and impact over the years.

In tribute to Burky’s legacy of generosity and service, her husband, Scott Burky, made a surprise gift that will fully fund all 2026 Women United grant awards. The recipients of this year’s grants, each for the maximum amount of $20,000, were Union Community Care,

YWCA Lancaster, Church World Service, Lititz Public Library, and Girls on the Run Lancaster. The grants will support programs and initiatives focused on improving the health and overall well-being of women and girls in Lancaster County.

Women United is a leadership giving circle of United Way of Lancaster County that brings together women who are passionate about philanthropy, volunteerism, and creating lasting change in the community.

Music Will Mark Juneteenth

BY CATHY MOLITORIS

Celebrate our country’s second Independence Day at a Juneteenth concert performed by the Music for Everyone (MFE) Community Chorus. The concert will take place on Friday, June 19, at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary of Elizabethtown Church of the Brethren, 777 S. Mount Joy St.

The concert was originally scheduled for February, but inclement weather caused its postponement. That turned out to be an opportunity, said Joe Detrick, chair of the church’s concert committee.

“In consultation with the MFE director, Darla Bair, June 19, or Juneteenth, was the only available date for this spring,” Detrick recalled. “Our concert committee was especially sensitized to the Juneteenth celebration since our church has a strong peace, social and racial justice emphasis.”

Bair will lead the concert, directing a program featuring the non-audition, allage, multicultural secular group of 50 singers that comprise MFE’s Community Chorus. The group performs fully memorized songs, incorporating choreography and American Sign Language.

“One cannot help but feel actively engaged as they listen and are invited to sing along,” Detrick said.

“For this specific concert, all the musical selections will tell the story from slavery to freedom.”

Officially enacted as a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth marks the date in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to alert enslaved African Americans of their freedom, more than two years after President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. The holiday takes its name from blending the words “June” and “nineteen.”

“Although it has long been celebrated in the African American community, this monumental event, largely unknown to many Americans, belongs

Help The Fight Posts Giveaway Drawing

Help The Fight has announced a giveaway drawing, which will give supporters the opportunity to win a new utility vehicle while helping local individuals and families facing breast cancer. The winning ticket will be drawn during Help The Fight’s 17th annual Main Event Benefit and Banquet on Saturday, Oct. 3, at Spooky Nook Meetings and Events, 2913 Spooky Nook Road, in Manheim. Ticket holders do not need to be present to win. The prize includes a 2025 Can-Am Defender DPS HD9 in the color stealth black, along with a sport roof kit and full windshield package.

Proceeds from the drawing will directly support

Help The Fight’s mission of providing real-time financial assistance and early detection funding for local breast cancer patients throughout Lancaster County and surrounding communities. Assistance may include help with household bills, groceries, transportation, child care, insurance payments, and medical-related expenses. Every dollar raised through the giveaway drawing will stay local.

Founded in 2009, Help The Fight has raised more than $2 million to support local breast cancer patients and early detection initiatives. In 2025 alone, the organization supported 323 patients throughout the region.

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to all Americans,” Detrick shared. “The historical legacy of Juneteenth shows the value of continuing to put one foot in front of the other and walk toward a goal of peace, love and justice for all.”

The nonprofit MFE has a mission to cultivate the power of music as an educational and community builder to transform lives in Lancaster County and beyond.

The concert complements the Elizabethtown Church of the Brethren’s desire to reach audiences outside its doors.

“Our church is committed to promoting musical arts in the Elizabethtown community by uniting people through music and fostering a sense of shared experience,” Detrick said. “We are pleased

to offer our accessible, family-friendly facilities for such events.”

The concert is free and open to the public, and no registration is required. All Elizabethtown Church of the Brethren concerts are livestreamed and available on YouTube following the performance.

vehicle will be on-site at several community events throughout the summer, including the Jane Harting Cancer Benefit Truck Show on Saturday, June 20, and the Keystone LargeCarMag Nationals on Saturday, Aug. 29.

To purchase giveaway drawing tickets, visit www.helpthefight.org or stop by the Help The Fight office, 143 Oakridge Drive, Mountville. Tickets may also be purchased through Help The Fight board members, volunteers, and representatives at upcoming events. There is a discount for packs of three tickets.

For more information about Help The Fight, visit the aforementioned website.

Grants Awarded for Programs Aiding Youths

Advoz: Mediation & Restorative Services and the Touchstone Foundation were awarded $500,616 in grant funding to help expand their youth programs aimed at reducing student conflict and improving student mental health, respectively. The competitive grants, approved by the School Safety and Security Committee under the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, are part of more than $64 million awarded to organizations across the state.

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stone grants were recently announced by state Rep. Nikki Rivera.

Advoz will use its $244,850 to expand its Restorative School Program at J.P. McCaskey High School in Lancaster city. The grant funds will cover the partial salaries and benefits of the executive director, director of training, and restorative schools practitioner. Additionally, funding will be used for advertising and marketing expenses, rent, a laptop, general operating expenses, and information technology support. The program serves approximately 750 students annually, teaching them skills in communication, problem solving, emotional regulation, and constructive dialogue.

The Touchstone Foundation will use its $255,766 award to expand and strengthen Rise Above, a youth mental wellness initiative serving approximately 1,120 students and young adults ages 12 to 26 across Lancaster County. The funds will pay a partial amount of the current program manager’s time, pay for a program assistant and an operations manager and accountant, and support employee benefits and travel to school districts within Lancaster County. Funding will also be used to support program evaluation led by Millersville University’s Carrie Smith, as well as communications-related costs such as photography and video documentation.

Rise Above responds directly to community needs documented in the 2023 Pennsylvania Youth Survey and the Touchstone Foundation’s 2023 Needs Assessment, which showed high rates of depression, suicidal ideation, bullying, exclusion, and barriers to mental health access among Lancaster County youths. Through partnerships with local school districts, mental health professionals, and community organizations, the program blends mental health education, creative self-expression, youth leadership development, and mentorship to address gaps in early identification, access to support, and trusted adult relationships.

Zimmerman Appointed as EMM Board Chair

Lisa Zimmerman began serving as the new board chair of Eastern Mennonite Missions (EMM) on May 8. Lisa has been a member of the board of directors since 2019.

Lisa and her husband, Lee, served with EMM in Kosovo from 2006 to 2009. Prior to serving with EMM, Lisa served with Mennonite Central Committee in Akron from 2002 to 2006. In addition to serving internationally, Lisa has

also assumed several roles on Mission Support Teams for other EMM workers.

Lisa received a ministry leadership degree from Lancaster Bible College in 2026. She serves as an elder and minister of discipleship and outreach at Groffdale Mennonite Church, where she and her family are members.

The previous board chair, Akeia Haddox-Rossiter, served as board chair since 2022 and previously served as voice chair for several years.

Golfers Tee Up With HOPE

BY JEFF FALK

There are few things as relaxing and inspiring as a day on the golf course. Unless of course it’s a day on the golf course for a great cause.

HOPE International, a local faith-based nonprofit designed to aid underserved individuals around the world experiencing financial difficulties, is gearing up this year’s edition of its annual fundraising golf outing.

On Friday, Sept. 11, HOPE International’s golf outing will be staged at 8 a.m. at Iron Valley Golf Club in Cornwall. On the same day at 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., the event will be conducted at Wyncote Golf Club in Oxford.

Sierra Club Awards Grants

The Sierra Club - Lancaster Group recently announced the names of 12 more Lancaster County organizations that have been awarded its “Green Project” Grants. The announcement was made as part of the Sierra Club’s celebration of Earth Day, April 22.

Each of the recipient organizations, in submitted proposals, explained a need for support of a venture that promotes sustainability, expands environmental awareness, and improves green infrastructure. With this latest round of awards, each for up to $500, a total of 122 Lancaster County organizations have received Green Grants from the Sierra Club - Lancaster Group over the past 12 years.

Those awarded 2026 grants, along with their projects, include Adamstown Area Library, for expanding its Grab and Grow seed collection and strengthening partnerships with local growers and gardens; Circle Legacy Center Inc., to purchase supplies to support its Three Sisters Garden

that grows corn, beans and squash; the Conservation Foundation of Lancaster County, for developing an environmental education workshop about nature journaling for teachers and the general public; Historic Poole Forge, for installing interpretive signs along its nature trail and replacing damaged and deteriorated bird box posts and posts throughout the property; Lancaster Conservancy, to establish a pollinator garden behind the building that houses its offices and improve an established garden in front of the building; and Lancaster School of Psychodrama and Experiential Psychotherapies, supporting its upcoming twoday experiential retreat, in Akron, titled “Ecopsychology: Partnering with the Healing Gifts of Nature.”

Also, Lancaster Science Factory, for removing sod in the center of its 3,300-square-foot courtyard and replacing it with a low-maintenance, low-water fescue mix; Let’s Go 1-2-3, to purchase native

plants, materials, and supplies for Lancaster’s Outdoors for All Day on Wednesday, July 15, at Reservoir Park; Peace United Church of Christ in Denver, to maintain its community garden that provides the congregation and area residents with fresh produce; St. Paul Lutheran Church in Lititz, for restoring and enhancing the biodiversity of the meadow that is part of the church’s ongoing Sacred Grounds Initiative; the Thomas Wharton Elementary School Parent Teachers Organization, to purchase materials for development of a KinderGarden space and a community mural within the school’s current Wharton Wonder Garden; and the Traditions of America East Petersburg homeowners’ association, for removing invasive plants and replacing them with native species across the community’s 114-acre property.

Awarded once a year, the grants are primarily supported with funds generated by the Sierra

Juniper Village Wins Award

Juniper Village at Mount Joy, a Juniper Communities senior living community, has earned the 2026 Reputation 800 Award from Reputation.com. The award recognizes organizations that demonstrate exceptional customer satisfaction, actively engage with feedback, and maintain strong online reputations across multiple digital channels.

According to Reputation. com, businesses with scores above 800 demonstrate

“best-in-class reputation performance.” Scores are determined using factors including review performance, customer engagement, digital presence, and overall brand health.

For Juniper Village at Mount Joy, the recognition reflects a commitment to creating an environment where older adults feel supported and confident in the care they receive. The award also highlights the dedication of team members who seek to build meaningful

School Posts

Lititz Christian School is inviting local businesses and individuals to learn more about Pennsylvania’s Special Purpose Entity (SPE) tax credit program. Through the program, qualified Pennsylvania taxpayers may receive state tax credits and have a portion of their state tax dollars redirected toward education. Funds generated for Lititz Christian School provide financial aid opportunities for students and help

relationships with residents and families each day and remain responsive to their needs. The award also reflects Juniper Village at Mount Joy’s aim of creating communities where older adults are empowered to thrive, build meaningful connections, and live fully on their own terms.

Juniper Village at Mount Joy is located at 607 Hearthstone Lane, Mount Joy. For more information, call 717-492-9692 or visit www.junipermountjoy.com.

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make Christian education more accessible to families in the Lancaster County community.

After choosing to participate, taxpayers select an SPE company, sign a joinder agreement and determine their tax credit amount, make their payment to the SPE, and receive tax credits from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. To learn more or determine a taxpayer’s eligibility, contact Joanne Martin

Club - Lancaster Group’s Polar Bear 5K Trail Run/ Hike and, more recently, with money donated to the organization through its participation in the ExtraGive. Charitable, educational, or business organizations in Lancaster County that demonstrate a commitment to the Sierra Club’s mission of “exploring, enjoying, and protecting the planet” are eligible to apply for a grant of up to $500.

The deadline to apply for the next cycle of awards is Wednesday, March 31, 2027. Recipients will be announced on Earth Day. For complete details about the Green Project Grant Program, visit http:// lancastersierraclub.org/ grant-program/, call 717-475-0586, or email jimsmeenan@gmail.com.

at joanne.martin@lcstaff or 717-626-9518, ext. 420.

Lititz Christian School partners with families with the goal of providing a nurturing, Christ-centered educational community where every student, from infancy through commencement, is known, loved, supported, and discipled to be a follower of Jesus. For more information, visit www .lititzchristian.net or call the admissions office at 717-626-9518, ext. 405.

An Unsung Hero of Civil Rights

BY CATHY MOLITORIS

William Miller Barbour may be one of the most influential Americans you’ve never heard of. But Eric Schubert and Abigail Sholes want everyone to know his name.

The historians are organizing the W. Miller Barbour Lecture Series, designed to highlight the life of the man who lived from 1908 to 1957 and made a significant impact on the civil rights movement.

“Each session will follow the same general framework of his biography and career but connects and tai-

lors it to the specific Pennsylvania communities he influenced,” Schubert said.

“The series uses Barbour’s life and career to link local history with the broader civil rights movement, especially with a lecture the week of Juneteenth and more in his native Dauphin and Lancaster counties.”

The series will kick off on Wednesday, June 17, with a program at the Hershey History Center, 40 Northeast Drive, Hershey, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Additional programs will be held on Thursday, July 16, at the Lower Swatara Township Historic Preservation Soci-

ety; Sunday, July 19, at the Griscom Education Center; Saturday, Sept. 5, at the Cumberland County Historical Society; Tuesday, Sept. 15, at Masonic Village; and Wednesday, Oct. 14, at the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County.

“Abigail and I are honored to share Barbour’s legacy with the public,” Schubert said. “He had lifelong advocacy for equality and opportunity, and these talks will introduce and establish the core themes - justice, dignity and community leadership - that defined his life and career.”

Schubert and Sholes both

share interests in history and preserving Barbour’s impact. Schubert works as a genealogist, and both historians have done extensive research by reading both Barbour’s own publications as well as other historical documents to present a clear picture of the man.

“If someone isn’t familiar with W. Miller Barbour, the key thing to know is that he built a career that moved between national leadership and local impact,” Schubert said. “He was an Elizabethtown College graduate and a highly trained social worker with an MSW, which shaped how he approached

civil rights - practical, policy-focused and grounded in community needs.”

Schubert and Sholes, who both graduated from Elizabethtown College with history degrees, became interested in telling Barbour’s story after learning more about the leader through work with Elizabethtown College professor Jean-Paul Benowitz.

“Every detail about Barbour is interesting to us. We are fascinated by his life and career,” Schubert said.

“However, one of the biggest findings has been just how geographically wide his influence was. He moved between Pennsylvania, California, Colorado, sometimes even New York and other states, while staying focused on the same core issues of employment, housing and civil rights enforcement.” Their extensive research has helped piece together a coherent narrative from hundreds of sources across

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Club Donates to Lancaster Food Hub

The Newcomers and Neighbors of Lancaster, a local women’s social organization, recently donated 128 pounds of food and a $1,000 monetary gift to Lancaster County Food Hub in support of the Hub’s ongoing efforts to combat food insecurity. The donation aligned with the women’s club’s mission of community service.

Beyond its philanthropic work, the Newcomers and Neighbors of Lancaster serves as a social bridge

for both fresh arrivals and long-term residents of Lancaster County. By hosting various events and interest groups, the club aims to foster deep community roots and lasting friendships among its members.

The group invites local women to attend its monthly breakfast planning meetings to learn more about its initiatives. For more information, visit www.lancaster newcomers.com.

BOSSLER MENNONITE CHURCH: Located at 2021 Bossler Rd., Elizabethtown. Phone: 717-367-5167. Web site: www.bosslermennonite.org Sunday Worship held at 10 am. Preschool: 717537-8192.

CHIQUES METHODIST CHURCH:

1215 E. Main St., Mount Joy. Chris Ritchie, Interim Pastor. Worship Service at 9-10 am Children’s Sunday School: 9-10 am. Refreshments & Fellowship: 10-10:30 am. Adult Sunday School at 10:30-11:30 am. Nursery Provided, Handicapped Accessible. For more information, call: 717-653-5175.

CHRIST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

75-125 East High Street, Elizabethtown 717-367-2786. Rev. Albert J. Domines, Jr., Pastor. Liturgies of Holy Eucharist held Saturday at 6 pm & Sunday at 9:30 am Handicapped accessible. Morning Prayer Wednesdays at 8:30am. Visit us online at: www.christlutheran-etown.com

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.

ELIZABETHTOWN MENNONITE CHURCH:

300 S Spruce St. (corner of S. Spruce & E. Bainbridge) Elizabethtown, PA 17022. You are welcome to join us for Sunday School at 9:00 am and Sunday Worship at 10:00 am Ph: 717-367-7089 E-mail: info@etownmennonite.com

ETOWN GRACE CHURCH, 305 Anchor Rd, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Dr. Rick A. Clark, Pastor. Sunday: SS and Adult Bible Classes 9 am, Morning Worship 10:15 am. Wed night 6:15-7:45 pm AWANA (Children’s Ministry). Website at etowngrace.com

FLORIN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN: You are welcome here! Worship service is at 10:15am Sunday mornings at 815 Bruce Avenue, Mount Joy PA 17552. Now LiveStreaming on YouTube - Search for us @florinchurch For more information, visit us at www.florincob.org Phone: 717-6531202 Email: secretary@florincob.org

GLOSSBRENNER CHURCH: 713 Church St. (located on the corner of Church & Angle Sts.), Mount Joy. Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 am (In-Person or Live Streamed). Nursery Provided, Handicapped Accessible. Sunday School for all ages: 11:15 am. Pastor: Heather Hammel. Church Office: 717-653-5683. "Like" us on Facebook: Glossbrenner Church. www.glossbrenner.net

MARY MOTHER OF THE CHURCH (A Roman Catholic Parish): 625 Union School Rd., Mount Joy. Pastor: Rev. Ted Keating. Mass Times: Saturday Vigil 4:30pm, Sunday 8:30 & 11 am; Monday thru Friday 8:30 am. Confessions: Sat 3:30pm. 717-653-4903, visit us online at www.marymotherparish.org

MAYTOWN CHURCH OF GOD: 14 West Elizabeth St., Maytown. Scott Sweigart, Pastor. All are w0elcome! Sunday Worship Service at 9:00 am. Phone: 717-426-3117. www.maytowncog.org

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MILTON GROVE CHURCH: 2026 Cloverleaf Road (located N. of Rt. 283 Rheems/ Elizabethtown Exit) Mount Joy. Pastor: Jamie Pietsch. Join us Sundays at 9:30 am for in-person worship and on Facebook live at www.miltongrovechurch.com

PROCLAMATION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA): Meeting at Kraybill Mennonite School, 598 Kraybill Church Rd., Mount Joy, PA 17552. Sundays at 10:30am We Welcome You! Visit us online at www.proclamationpca.com

RUHL’S CHURCH: A growing church committed to Christ. Worship on Sunday morning at 8 am for a traditional feel. Sunday School for all ages at 9:15 am., 10:30 am. Worship led by praise band. (Nursery available. Handicap accessible.) For more information, please call 717-665-3400 or visit www.ruhlschurch.org Located at 4810 Elizabethtown Rd, Manheim.

SAINT PAUL’S CHURCH (A united Methodist Congregation): 398 N. Locust Street (North Spruce and Oak Streets), Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Phone:717-367-1889. Sunday Worship: Traditional at 8:30am, Grace Kids (ages 0-12 yrs) at 10:15am, Contemporary 10:15am.Email:office@wearesaintpauls.com Visit us online at: wearesaintpauls.com

ST. MARK’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Loving, growing, and sharing JOY through Jesus! Sunday service times: 9 and 10:30 a.m. 27 E. Main St., Mount Joy 717-6535493. www.connectstmarks.com Livestream at facebook.com/ConnectStMarks

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WORD OF LIFE CHAPEL: 139 Wickersham Rd., Bainbridge. 717-426-1171 Sunday Service - 10:15 am (Children’s Ministry & Nursery Care Provided). Visit us online at www.wordoflifechapel.org We welcome you!

ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH/ LANDISVILLE: 85 East Brandt Blvd. 717-898-2911; adminzelc@comcast.net

In-person worship at 9am. Live-stream link can be found at zionhempfield.net under the worship tab and on the Zion Lutheran Hempfield Facebook page. Adult Sunday School in-person at 10:15am. Pastor Timothy Seitz-Brown.

“He had to learn how to safely camp, learn first aid, complete a service project, learn about duty to God,” Splain said. “He met with the Community Care Center of Marietta representative Jeff Burkholder from Community Bible Church. He also learned about staying physically fit.”

Connor said he joined Scouts to make friends and participate in a fun after-school activity.

“I was especially excited about doing hands-on things like camping and participating in events like the Pinewood Derby,” he remarked. “It seemed like a great way to try new experiences while having fun with others.”

For his service project, Connor supported the Pet Pantry of Lancaster County. Over the course of more than a month, he collected donated items to help provide food and supplies for pets in need throughout the community, reflecting the values of service and citizenship at the core of Scouting.

“I chose the Lancaster Pet Pantry for my service project because I have two dogs at home and a strong love for animals,” he said, noting that he shares his home with an 8-year-old rescued Pembroke Welsh Corgi named Trooper and a foster Cardigan Welsh Corgi named Barkley.

“Supporting this organization felt meaningful to me since they help both pets and families in need within our community. It’s a great way to make a positive impact while helping ensure animals are cared for and can stay with the people who love them.”

Splain explained that the crossover ceremony marks a Scout’s transition from Cub Scouts, for youths in grades kindergarten through five, to Scouts BSA, for older youths typically ages 11 to 17.

“Our crossover ceremony is where we recognize the Scout and provide wisdom,” Splain said, noting that his pack uses a ceremony with candles related to the seven virtues of life, including wisdom, courage and justice. “We then have

them symbolically walk over a wooden bridge to show the transition to the troop level in Scouts BSA. … We held this ceremony at Kraybill Mennonite School in their meeting house.”

Connor said he loves being part of Scouts because he gets to have new experiences with friends.

“Some of the most fun things I’ve done include having a sleepover on the Battleship New Jersey; going to winter camp, where we used a giant slingshot and went sledding; and attending summer camp, where we did the polar bear plunge and shot BB guns,” he said. “These kinds of activities make Scouts really memorable and fun.”

When he’s not busy with school or Scouts, Connor likes to stay active. He plays baseball for Donegal Baseball and Softball Association and also played on the fifthgrade travel team with Donegal Youth Basketball. He likes to play video games and sports with his friends; collects baseball and football cards; and is active with Collide, a student ministry program at LCBC Manheim, where his family attends church.

As a member of Troop 53, Connor will continue to grow in independence, hone leadership skills and complete service projects.

Splain hopes other youths will consider joining Scouts to experience the fun and meaningful impact Connor has.

“Scouting gives you life skills you’ll carry foreverleadership, confidence and how to handle real-world challenges. It helps shape you into a well-rounded person, not just in one area but in all aspects of life,” Splain said. “It’s especially valuable for young people, but honestly, anyone can benefit from it. I am an Eagle Scout and have found it beneficial.”

Cub Scout Pack 150 has been chartered for 67 years and is open year-round to boys and girls in kindergarten through grade five. For more information, contact Splain at franksplain@ comcast.net or search for “Marietta/Maytown Cub Scout Pack 150” on Facebook.

Fundraising Campaign Expands Housing

Bridge of Hope has announced the successful completion of its $9.3 million Making Room comprehensive campaign, a milestone that is already expanding affordable housing access and strengthening long-term stability for families facing homelessness across Lancaster County, Chester County, and beyond.

Originally launched with an $8.4 million goal, the campaign was expanded as economic pressures increased the number of local families experiencing housing instability. At the same time, new opportunities emerged to secure additional homes and respond more urgently to the need.

In Lancaster County, campaign investments resulted in six affordable housing units located in Lititz, Manheim, Paradise Township, and Lancaster Township - communities where rising rents have increasingly outpaced wages. The locations of several of the homes will help children remain connected to their schools, routines, and support systems during times of transition.

The campaign also helped launch the Bridgeport Housing collaboration with Chestnut Housing, Forest Hills Mennonite Church, and Conestoga Valley SEEDS. The partnership aims to add 12 to 15 affordable homes by 2027-28, expanding the community’s long-term capacity to respond to family homelessness.

Beyond individual homes, the Making Room campaign strengthened Lancaster County’s housing ecosystem by expanding creative strategies that help families facing homelessness move more quickly from crisis into housing, such as growing landlord partnerships, using master leasing and lease guarantees, strength-

ening cross-sector collaboration, and increasing rental assistance.

The campaign also reinforced the supports that help families remain housed. Families often enter permanent housing after months or even years of instability, carrying the weight of prolonged stress and uncertainty. Through strengthened whole-family support, Bridge of Hope has sought to reduce isolation, address the emotional toll of homelessness through mental health-informed care, and surround parents and children with neighboring volunteers who walk alongside them as they stabilize, heal, and rebuild.

Together, these efforts contributed to a 65% increase in Bridge of Hope families served in Lancaster County. While the campaign was a success, the work continues.

Bridge of Hope continues to expand housing solutions, strengthen pathways to employment and financial stability, mobilize more neighboring volunteers, and prepare for a new phase of work focused on long-term community impact.

Bridge of Hope National is a Christian faith‚ based nonprofit organization working to end family homelessness across the United States.

Bridge of Hope partners with families facing homelessness to help them achieve safe, sustainable housing by strengthening financial stability, providing whole-family case management, and fostering supportive neighboring relationships with volunteers from local Christian churches who offer ongoing relational and practical support. To learn more, visit www.bridge ofhopeinc.org. Information about the Making Room campaign is available at www .bridgeofhopeinc.org/give/ making-room-campaign/.

Bird Club Plans Field Trip

The Lancaster County Bird Club (LCBC) will offer a field trip exploring Lancaster Conservancy’s Ferncliff Wildlife and Wildflower Preserve and nearby Bald Eagle Road in Drumore on Sunday, June 21, at 7 a.m.

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the country, something that hasn’t been done before with Barbour’s story.

“It shows an extremely active man, constantly focused on publishing, writing and advocating for and on the issues that mattered to him,” Schubert said.

Schubert and Sholes have also been promoting Barbour’s story on multiple fronts. State Sen. Patty Kim, who represents Barbour’s native Middletown, issued an official citation honoring Barbour and the lecture series, and the Dauphin County Commissioner’s office will issue a proclamation this summer, with plans in the works for Barbour to be honored in Lancaster County as well.

The pair has also submitted articles on various aspects of Barbour’s life to academic journals and contributed to a short documentary by the E-town research team, “The Prospect for Freedom: W. Miller Barbour’s Human Rights Journey.”

Schubert hopes the lecture series will bring a man who deserves center stage into the spotlight.

“Telling W. Miller Barbour’s story matters because it fills in a gap that shouldn’t exist in the first place,” he said. “Barbour was doing the work of organizing, teaching and pushing institutions toward accountability … yet his name rarely appears in the mainstream versions of civil rights history. His early

death stopped recognition of his legacy, and we want to correct the historical record and share Barbour’s incredible lessons and observations about our society.”

And for someone who loves history like Schubert does, uncovering Barbour’s influence is just one step in bringing stories like his into the limelight.

“People like W. Miller Barbour exist in multiple fields,” he said. “They are the unsung heroes who do the work and may not get as much attention as others in the field. In this case, for example, W. Miller Barbour should be remembered for his incredible role in American civil rights history and deserves to be discussed at the same level as Dr.

and chairman of the board. “Every dollar raised has gone toward giving hardworking entrepreneurs in some of the world’s most vulnerable communities access to the small loans, savings and training they need to build a better future for their families.”

In addition to an enjoyable round of golf, participants will enjoy on-course activities and opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals. Currently, organizers of HOPE International’s golf outing are seeking players and sponsors for the event.

To register or for more information, go to https:// engage.hopeinternational .org/event/26th-annual -golf-tournament/e744182. All proceeds from the golf outing will go toward HOPE International’s mission “to invest in the dreams of families in the world’s underserved communities as we proclaim and live the Gospel.”

“The day will be relaxed and fun,” said Paige Snyder, senior event planner for HOPE International.

“People who know each other and people who are meeting for the first time will be gathered around a shared love of golf to support the work of HOPE. There will be images of clients, stories of transformation and plenty of prizes.”

A total of more than 300 participants are expected to attend HOPE International’s golf outing at both venues - mission supporters, community members, sponsors and golf enthusiasts.

“The purpose and goal behind the golf tournament is to raise funds to help further HOPE’s mission to equip millions of families and entrepreneurs globally by giving them a safe place to save, the opportunity to receive small microfinance loans to start businesses, as well as training to overcome poverty and find hope in Christ,” said Emma McMurray, events fellow for HOPE International.

The golf outing serves as HOPE International’s largest fundraising event. Over the past 25 years, HOPE International has positively affected the lives of 9.5 million people, both directly and indirectly.

HOPE International is headquartered at 227 Granite Run Drive, Lancaster.