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A Sanctuary Renewed, Tradition Preserved

BY CAT SHANNON

When people walk into the newly renovated sanctuary at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, they inevitably have the same reaction, said church member Cammy Anderson.

“So many people say, ‘Wow, you enlarged the space. It’s bigger,’ which of course it isn’t,” she said of the sanctuary, which has been updated without changing the original footprint of the space.

“It’s so much more open and airy now. It just looks bigger.”

The church, located at 125 E. High St., Elizabethtown, began the renovations in June and the project finished in September, but the concept of the changes began much earlier.

“We started a task force committee in April of 2022,” Anderson said. “We met several times to decide what to keep and what needed to change.”

A major focus of the renovation? Honoring the past.

“We didn’t want to destroy the architectural integrity of the church,” she noted. “We kept the structure, the ceiling, the stainedglass windows. It’s a beautiful

sanctuary, and we wanted to be sure we kept that.”

According to Phil Clark, former facilities manager and church historian, the church was constructed

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BY CAT SHANNON

Who says the Grinch’s heart is two sizes too small? When he joins Santa in downtown Elizabethtown for the Merry Grinchmas Tree Lighting, you’ll see that even the green guy can spread plenty of Christmas cheer.

Merry Grinchmas will take place on Thursday, Nov. 20,

from 4 to 8 p.m. in downtown Elizabethtown.

The celebration promises small-town magic and Whovillesize joy for people of all ages, said Clint Gibble of LIV-ETown.

“There will be free trolley rides of downtown provided by Stone Gables Estate, a coloring contest hosted by Mars Wrigley, free cookie decorating by the Free Masons of Abraham C. Treichler

BY CAT SHANNON

With a mission of “Peace, Service and Openness to All,” Elizabethtown Church of the Brethren wants to connect with the wider community. That’s the inspiration behind a Holiday Celebration, to be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22, at the church, 777 S. Mount Joy St., Elizabethtown. People should enter at the main doors under the portico.

“This event will feature many activities for children and adults,” said Sandra Brubaker, witness commission. “There will be a bake sale, chicken barbecue by Peters’ BBQ available for takeout and a lunch to purchase at a nominal fee. A silent auction will be available to purchase craft items. Crafts can be purchased from SERRV International, a fair-trade organization that empowers small-scale marginal global artisans and farmers.” Karen Ungemach will operate the craft table. Coffee will be available to purchase from Equal Exchange, an organization that promotes fair trade between farmers and consumers.

“Kids can craft a Christmas article or decoration as they enjoy the day, as well as purchasing small gifts in a Secret Santa area to give to parents and siblings,” Brubaker said. “There will be a scavenger hunt available for kids to do from 11 to 1, and they can learn how to play bells and learn also how the church organ makes beautiful music from 10 to 11:30.” A balloon artist will provide creations for kids from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

In addition to all of these activities, the event will offer hundreds of items for free, including clothes, toys, books and household items.

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RAISE28 Banquet Will Spotlight Redemption

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Come to the RAISE28 annual banquet, and you’ll hear a tale of redemption while helping to support an organization that provides youth services in Mount Joy.

RAISE28 will host the banquet on Thursday, Nov. 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Junction Center, 1875 Junction Road, Manheim.

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The evening will also feature a plated dinner catered by Simply from Scratch with a menu of Caesar salad, rolls, chicken bruschetta, green beans, buttered noodles, desserts and beverages.

Along with dinner and Nate’s speech, the banquet will include a time of worship, led by Victory Express.

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“This is our main fundraiser for the year,” said Mark Unger, RAISE28 executive director. “We will be sharing about how we are impacting our community. Our theme is ‘Out of the Darkness - Into the Light.’ This year our keynote speaker is Nate Deen, whose life story is told in the movie ‘Brave the Dark.’”

As Unger explained, Nate grew up in Lancaster County and experienced severe trauma as a child.

“As a result, he hung out with the wrong crowd and pushed people away,” Unger shared. “A teacher, Stan Deen, at Garden Spot High School took him in and eventually adopted him. Nate will be speaking about who he was as a teen and how God has

“This fundraiser will inspire you through hearing and seeing the impact of how God is using RAISE28 in our community,” Unger said, encouraging people to come to the banquet. “Nate Deen’s life story is a powerful reminder how God uses everyday people to help change people’s lives. In addition, the worship time will be special, and the food will be wonderful!”

Proceeds from the banquet will be used to support after-school programming and free meals for students at RAISE28. Located at 105 Fairview St., Mount Joy, the organization provides academic assistance, recreational activities, Bible lessons, martial arts, music and more for students in grades one through 12.

“Our mission is to reach local youth with the life-changing Gospel of Jesus Christ,” Unger said. He noted that while it is free to attend the banquet, he hopes people will give generously toward the mission of RAISE28.

“This is a fundraising event and a time to come to support our ministry,” he said. “While there is no fee charged to attend, there will be an opportunity at the end for people to financially give a gift to support our ministry.”

To register for the banquet, visit https://raise28.org. and click on “Events.” The reservation deadline is Wednesday, Nov. 12.

Holiday Market Will Blend Shopping and Support

for everyone on your gift list. The vendor show will take place on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Manheim Community Farm Show exhibition hall, 502 E. Adele Ave., Manheim.

be benefiting Moms Connect.” As she explained, Moms Connect is a ministry embracing mothers of children with physical and intellectual disabilities in Christlike love.

“We have over 25 vendors that will be ready to help you get your holiday shopping started,” said Chelsey Harnly, who organizes the show with Stephanie Rogers.

Items for sale will include sourdough bread and other baked goods, local authored books, local farm-raised meat, Mary Kay products, clay earrings, cocoa bombs, wooden toys, crocheted items, Tupperware, modeling compound kits, home décor, baby clothes, glass tumblers and more.

Food and beverages will also be available for purchase.

“We have DLT Farms selling food and Shine Your Light Coffee Co. as our coffee vendor,” Harnly stated.

“The food and coffee stands will

“Their vision is to bring each mom into deeper community though establishing connections and inviting moments of encouragement and rest, while embracing and celebrating the challenges and joys of the journey,” Harnly said, adding that the organization serves people throughout Lancaster County and the surrounding area.

Choosing the charity to support was an easy decision for Harnly and Rogers.

“Stephanie and I are both moms ourselves, so we know how hard it can be to find community and support in a normal motherhood journey,” Harnly remarked.

“But these mommas have unique

in 1886, but Lutherans had been worshipping on the site since 1771. The building underwent its first renovation in 1921, when arched beams were installed in the ceiling, and again in 1946, when oak furniture was added to the sanctuary.

“It’s been 80 years, so it was definitely time for a renovation,” Anderson said.

A focus of the renovation was “liturgical flexibility,” said senior pastor A.J. Domines. Changes occurred in the altar space at the front of the sanctuary especially.

“The altar rail, which we use to kneel at to receive Communion, was up four steps,” Domines said. “To get to it, you had to go up and down the steps. We are an aging congregation, and not only did it take longer to do this, it was also dangerous.”

The church had stopped giving Communion at the rail many years ago and had switched to a system where members came up in a line to receive the Eucharist.

“It didn’t seem as reverent that way,” Domines said. “We wanted to get back to the tradition of the altar rail but bring it closer and make it easier to get to. That was really the thing that prompted everything with the renovations, right from the beginning.”

Along with moving the altar rail to ground level in front of the altar space, the renovations included increasing space at the front of the sanctuary to accommodate wheelchairs, walkers or people with limited mobility.

“We had seating up front for that in the past, but it was very limited,” said associate pastor Jerry Kliner, noting that chairs in the front can now be moved around as needed.

“We also added space between our pews to make it easier for people to get in and out.”

The renovated space also features lots of new lighting, said facilities manager Ed Clark.

“It gives the space a much more open feeling,” he noted. “It’s much brighter.”

The new lights also highlight architectural details previously hidden the shadows, such as painting and scrollwork on the ceiling beams and at the front of the sanctuary.

Red carpet was removed, hardwood floors were restored, and Pennsylvania bluestone tile was placed on the floor at the front of the room. Blue fabric now covers the pews and chairs, picking up blue highlights in the stained-glass windows.

Changes were also made to the

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Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church’s sanctuary before the renovations

choir area, Domines said, noting that the choir is still front and center in the sanctuary, but the choir pews have been replaced with chairs.

“The way the choir was seated, they were potentially blocking the altar,” Domines noted. “We wanted to highlight the altar, the pulpit and the font as pieces of furniture where important things are happening.”

The choir chairs can now be moved if needed to accommodate larger groups such as those who perform in the church’s Music on High series, and the original pews now make up the first few rows of the sanctuary space.

“We saved the choir pews, because they were beautiful,” Domines said.

A new marble top was installed on the altar, and a marble base was added to the baptismal font to make it easier for the congregation to see the baptisms.

While construction was underway, the congregation worshipped downstairs in the social hall, and members of the church even brought the altar down there for the services.

Now they’re excited to welcome old friends and new ones to experience the new sanctuary space. The church will hold a dedication service on Sunday, Nov. 30, at 9:30 a.m. Bishop Stephen Herr will consecrate the space, pouring blessed oil on the altar.

A luncheon of ham, green beans and potatoes will be served in the social hall following the service. All are welcome.

Christ Lutheran holds worship services on Saturdays at 6 p.m. and on Sundays at 8:15 and 11 a.m. Sunday School for people of all ages is held at 9:45 a.m. There will be no Saturday service on Nov. 29 and no Sunday school on Nov. 30.

For more information, visit www.christlutheran-etown.com.

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The Elizabethtown Historical Society, 57 S. Poplar St., Elizabethtown, will hold a program titled “Native Peoples of the Susquehanna,” presented by local historian and educator Abby Teaford, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m.

Teaford will explore the history of the Indigenous communities that

have inhabited the Susquehanna Valley for thousands of years. The program will cover various aspects of their culture, daily life, interactions with early European settlers, and lasting legacy in the region.

The program is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided.

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Children shop in the Secret Santa area of last year’s Holiday Celebration.

“Anyone can pick up items that they need and take them home,” Brubaker said. “There will be some bags and boxes to use, but bringing a bag to carry things home is recommended.”

The church will also provide food pouches, with ingredients and a recipe for a meal, for each family to take with them as they leave the event.

While the event is not a fundraiser, any proceeds will be used for Threads and Treads to purchase new shoes and clothing for students in need in the Elizabethtown Area School District.

“Our congregation wants this event to help our community by offering items for those in need, giving kids and parents a wholesome activity to celebrate the holidays, introducing the community to our congregation and giving them a glimpse of who we are,” Brubaker shared. “This is only the second year we have offered this event, but last year far exceeded our expectations. We had many children participate in the activities mentioned above, adults mingling with other people and visiting over free coffee and an inexpensive lunch. The balloonist was a

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huge hit; kids loved their professionally made balloons of their favorite animal. I personally had tears of joy as I watched so many people having a wonderful time together.”

Elizabethtown Church of the Brethren hosts a Sunday school program called “Faith Formation,” at 9:15 a.m. for people of all ages. Adults may choose from a Bible study, a chat group and a class that has a special topic, often with a visiting speaker leading the class. The children are divided by age, with classes for preschool, elementary school, middle school and high school.

“Our congregation has three pastors that lead the congregation with thought-provoking sermons and worship services,” said Brubaker, noting that worship is held at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays. “I would like people to know that this congregation is friendly, not judgmental, accepting of all. It is Scripture-based, concerned for the marginalized and vulnerable and seeks justice for those people that are unfairly treated.”

For more information, visit www.etowncob.org or call 717-367-1000.

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challenges, so we want to help support them in any way we can.”

She hopes people will stop by the Holiday Market on Adele for shopping, a bite to eat and an opportunity to give back to women in need.

“Come support local families and help keep the local economy going,” she said. “Every year is so fun. You get to see businesses you might not normally get to see or support. The food is always great too!”

The building where the market will be held is handicapped-accessible, and there are restrooms available. While some vendors will accept cash only, others may take electronic payments, so shoppers should be prepared for either payment option.

For more information, search for “2025 Holiday Market on Adele” on Facebook. For more information on Moms Connect, visit www.moms connectmin.com.

CHIQUES METHODIST CHURCH: 1215 E. Main St., Mount Joy. Doug Paglia, 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., Sr. Pastor. Rev. Gerald R. Kliner, Jr., Assoc. Pastor. Liturgies of Holy Eucharist Saturday at 6pm and Sunday at 8:15am & 11am. Sunday school for all ages 9:45am 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 - in person or livestreamed on our YouTube Channel. Ph: 717-367-7089 info@etownmennonite.com Visit us online at www.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

GRACE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH OF MANHEIM: 1483 N. Colebrook Rd., Manheim. SUNDAYS: Adult Bible Class at 9:30am and Worship Service at 10:30am. Wednesday Evening Prayer is held from 6:30pm-7:30pm For more details, please visit http://www.gcfmanheim.org or call 717-665-7222.

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

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 LUKE EPISCOPAL CHURCH: 209 S. Market St. at Columbia Ave., Mount Joy. Phone: 717-653-4977. Sunday Holy Eucharist at 11 am. Wednesday Morning Prayer at 10 am in the Education Building. Taize Service 1st Sat. of the month at 5 pm. stlukesmountjoy@gmail.com www.stlukesmountjoypa.org Handicap Accessible.

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

TBC BIBLE CHURCH: Together Becoming Christ-like. 5880 School House Rd., Elizabethtown. We are a friendly, family-like atmosphere welcoming you to join us for Sunday school for all ages at 9:30 am & worship at 10:30 am. (jr. church included). Afternoon / evening gatherings meet on various Sundays for prayer, Bible study and fellowship. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:00pm. Monthly men’s and women’s Bible studies offer an opportunity to grow deeper in the Word and to fellowship with others. tbcbiblechurch.org or call 717-433-7585

THE ENCOUNTER CHURCH: A gathering of imperfect people seeking to know and encounter God. Sunday morning prayer at 9 am & worship at 10 am. 221 N. Front St., Bainbridge. www.encounter-connect.org

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF LANCASTER: We have been a liberal religious community in the county for more than 123 years. Our services start at 10 AM, and everyone is welcome to join us for Coffee Hour afterward.

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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!

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All Are Invited to Community Thanksgiving Dinner

While Thanksgiving is a time of joy for many people, the holiday is harder for others. They may find themselves alone without friends or family to celebrate with. That’s where St. John’s Episcopal Church comes in.

The church, located at 239 E. Market St., Marietta, will host a free Thanksgiving Day dinner on Thursday, Nov. 27, following its 10 a.m. service.

“We plan to start serving at 11:30 a.m., and people should try to attend at that time,” said Nancy Kulman, vestry secretary. “We will serve until 1 p.m. We will offer traditional Thanksgiving fare - turkey, filling, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, corn, cranberry sauce, drinks and dessert. The food will be prepared by the members of St. John’s congregation.”

This is the first time the church is hosting this event, but the congregation hopes to make it an annual event, she said.

“We felt called to offer a meal to those who do not have family or friends to have a meal together for this holiday,” Kulman noted, adding, “But everyone is invited to join us for a community meal. Members of the congregation plan to attend also.”

She emphasized that people do not need to attend the church service to share the meal.

St. John’s Episcopal Church operates with the motto “The small church with a big heart.” Services are led by the Rev. Martha Ambrose, rector. Worship services are held on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Sunday school for children of all ages begins at 10:15 a.m. Midweek Eucharist is held on Tuesdays at noon. Morning Prayer takes place

at 10 a.m. on Thursdays in the parish hall. Bible Study Formation is held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays following the Morning Prayer, also in the parish hall.

Reservations are not required for the Thanksgiving dinner, but they are encouraged so organizers can prepare enough food. To make a reservation, call the church at 717-426-3189 and leave a

Women’s Group To Host Guest Author

Women of all ages and preschool children are invited to attend Neighbors Sharing and Caring (NSAC), a women’s ministry of the Chiques Church, 4045 Sunnyside Road, Manheim, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 9 to 10:45 a.m.

Joan Patterson will present “A Mile in My Chair.” A career educator, author and speaker, Patterson has lived more than three decades with multiple sclerosis (MS). Now confined to a wheelchair, she communicates the life lessons God has taught her through service dog companions Faith and Giles.

Patterson has spoken at churches, women’s groups, children’s groups, civic groups, schools, nursing homes and professional groups. Her articles have appeared in various magazines and anthologies. She is the author of “A Matter of Faith.” She lives in York

with her dog Giles and her husband of more than 50 years.

Patterson aims to inspire audiences with her story of progressing from a cane to a scooter to wheelchair and the resulting perspective shifts that have increased her faith. She will also challenge listeners to grow in their own faith.

During the program, child care

will be provided for infants through prekindergartners. Readers may contact Bonnie at 717-361-2613 or Veronica at 717-626-7603 for more information and a copy of this year’s schedule.

NSAC will not meet on Tuesday, Nov. 25, due to Thanksgiving but will resume meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 2.

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JACUZZI BATH REMODEL can install a new, custom bath or shower in as little as 1-day. Limited time, waiving all installation costs! Additional terms apply. Subject to change & vary by dealer. Ends 12/28/25 1-844-501-3208.

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PEST CONTROL: PROTECT your home from pests safely. Roaches, Bed Bugs, Rodents, Termite, Spiders & more. Locally owned & affordable. For service or inspection today!1-833-860-0657. Have zip code!

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WATER DAMAGE CLEANUP & restoration. A small amount of water can lead to major damage in your home. Our trusted professionals do repairs to protect your family & home value! Call 24/7: 1-833-887-0117. Have zip code ready!

WE BUY HOUSES for cash as-is! No repairs or fuss. Any condition. Easy 3-step process: Call, get cash offer, get paid. Get your fair cash offer today. Liz Buys Houses: 1-844-877-5833.

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COAL/WOOD/PELLET STOVES & Inserts, New & Refurbished. Over 300 models in stock. $100-$800 & up. Buy/Sell/Trade. Call 717-577-6640

GREINER FARM: FIREWOOD Cut, split, seasoned, pick up or delivered, 717-629-9069

LOST & FOUND

FOUND AN ITEM? Place a FREE 15 word ad in your local issue to locate the owner of your found item. 1-800-428-4211

READ YOUR AD THE FIRST WEEK IT APPEARS This publication will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion of any advertisement.

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AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING FALL CLEANUP MULCHING Trimming/Planting Small Tree and Shrub Removal Neglected Overgrowth Cleanup Fast, reliable service. Lic/Insd. Sr. Disc.! Free Estimates! 717-208-2265

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SEMI-RETIRED CONTRACTOR

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ITEMS WANTED

BUYING UNWANTED HEATING OIL

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CORVETTES WANTED 1953 thru 2019 Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561

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An

Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving Meal

Chiques Church

4045 Sunnyside Rd., Manheim, PA

Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27th

Serving 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Church Service Prior to Meal 9-10 a.m.

Reservations are free but required Donations accepted.

For reservations, call or text 717-847-3986

Reservation Deadline: Nov. 19th

Donations will benefit local food banks.

Grinchmas

Lodge 682, free cookie stations around the downtown, carolers (and) live entertainment on the LIV-ETown and Discover Elizabethtown Entertainment Stage provided by Ross Productions,” Clint said. The entertainment will include music from local choirs, as well as performances by dancers and other musicians who will bring the spirit of the season to life, he said.

People will have the opportunity to meet Santa and the Grinch; visit a mini selfie museum; take in the holiday decorations; and enjoy food trucks, a live Nativity and a scavenger hunt through downtown shops. The festivities will wrap up with the lighting of the Elizabethtown Christmas tree by Santa and the Grinch. Clint added that a few other surprises are in store and that downtown businesses will have specials that evening.

Along with Clint, Tony Gibble and Cindy Telenko are organizing

the event, which is hosted by the Elizabethtown Area Chamber of Commerce, Discover Elizabethtown and LIV-ETown.

“Bring your family and friends to downtown Elizabethtown for an evening full of festive fun, sweet treats and plenty of Whoville cheer!” said Telenko.

The celebration is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season, said Tony.

“This has become a beloved and cherished event for the young and young at heart,” he shared. “It evokes the very best in small-town charm with the wonder of a Hallmark Christmas gathering of the community. The downtown will be decked to the nines for the holiday season, and smiles and laughter will be seen everywhere you go!”

For more information and updates on the event, follow “LIV_Etown” on Facebook or visit the event page at “A Very Grinchy Christmas Tree Lighting.”

Registration Open for Ag Literacy Week

The Pennsylvania Friends of Agriculture Foundation has opened registration for the 2026 Pennsylvania Ag Literacy Week, scheduled for March.

The featured book will be “Cows Can Moo! Can You? All About Farms,” part of The Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series. The book takes students on a tour of a farm while introducing them to the people, animals, and science behind agriculture.

Ag Literacy Week connects volunteers from the agricultural

community with classrooms across the state. Volunteers read the featured book, share their experiences, and help students understand how agriculture impacts their daily lives. Registration will be open through Friday, Dec. 12. Volunteers and community partners may register and purchase their book and classroom resources at www.pfbfriends.com. For more information, contact the Pennsylvania Friends of Agriculture Foundation at 717-761-2740 or visit the aforementioned website.

GEARS Registration To Open

GEARS Winter/Spring 2026 programming will open for registration on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 8 a.m. Participants can register at

www.GetintoGEARS.org; by calling 717-367-0355; or in person at the GEARS office, 70 S. Poplar St., Elizabethtown.