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For many veterans, navigating the world of benefits and services can feel overwhelming. From health care and counseling to education, employment and burial benefits, the resources available are numerous, but figuring out where to begin can be a challenge. That’s where members of the American Legion Post 185 in Mount Joy hope to make a difference. To help veterans and their families access the benefits they’ve earned, Post 185 will host a Veteran Benefit Information Session on Thursday, Nov. 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 47 W. Main St., Mount Joy.
American Legion Post 185 officers invite people to a
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et into the holiday spirit with fun for the whole family at the seventh annual C hristmas at Kraybill Craft Fair and Celebration. The event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kraybill Mennonite School, 598 Kraybill Church Road, Mount Joy. “The craft fair is a festive and fun community event that helps support local artisans and crafters along with raising funds for spe- People enjoy a previous year’s Christmas at Kraybill celebration. cial programs at Kraybill,” said Trish honey, children’s toys and books.” bakery-made 6-inch gingerbread Hopper, Parent Teacher Fellowship New this year, a student maker’s man cookie, icing and a variety of (PTF) volunteer and Christmas market will feature Kraybill students sprinkles and candy decorations,” event coordinator. “This event and their handmade goods. Hopper explained. “These kits are features local artisans, crafters and “Kraybill will have a baked goods a favorite item every year, and vendors selling handmade items stand featuring home-baked items both individual cookie kits and such as jewelry, quilts, ornaments and our special gingerbread cookie family packs of four cookies will be and home décor, along with local decorating kits complete with a available.”
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Whether you’re looking for delicious homemade food, bargains on gently used merchandise or an opportunity to pick up handcrafted items, you’ll find it all at the Glossbrenner Church Country Fair and Market. The event will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 7, and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 8, at the church, located at 713 Church St., Mount Joy. On Friday, dinners featuring homemade handrolled chicken potpie will be available for eat-in or takeout from 5 to 7 p.m. or until sold out. Each dinner will include chicken potpie, coleslaw, apple sauce, a roll and butter and a drink. O n S at u rd ay, home m ade chicken corn soup, hamburger barbecue, hot dogs, chips, water and soda will be for sale from 9 a.m. to noon. Free hot dogs will be available for children. Saturday’s festivities will also include a yard sale, featuring a variety of items donated by church members or their friends and family. “You will find a variety of sizes of clothing, books, toys, household items and much, much more,” said Marcia Brooks, who is helping to organize the event. “All items are available by donation. You might just find something you can’t live without.” Saturday will also feature homemade baked goods prepared by church members. “Who doesn’t love sweets?” asked church member Sue Kopp. “Cookies, pies, cakes, fudge and other sugary treats will be available by the piece or as a whole. The sale includes regular and sugar-free apple dumplings from See Treasures pg 2
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