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First Pitch Will Raise Funds for Baseball Booster Club

BY GEORGE DEIBEL

The Hempfield High School baseball program will celebrate the start of the 2026 season with its annual First Pitch event.

The function will be held Friday, March 13, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in the cafeteria at Hempfield High School, 200 Stanley Ave., Landisville. It will feature food, games, and a silent auction.

There is an admission charge for adults, which will include the cost of drinks and food such as hot dogs, pizza, and chips.

Youths age 15 and under will be admitted free and will be able to

enjoy free food and beverages.

“It’s a fundraiser for the Booster

Club, but it’s also meant to be an introduction of this year’s team,”

BY JEFF FALK

Frank Gentile runs for his own fitness, recreation and mental health. But he also runs for others, people who can’t run themselves, like his father.

“When you think of having a father who died when he was 46, you start to feel shortchanged,” said Gentile. “If I can help give someone an extra 10 years and give them a chance to see their grandchildren

being born or their children get married or their children graduate from college, it’s very personal to me. I think it’s just part of who I am, and I think running has helped with that transformation.”

Gentile, a 59-year-old resident of Lititz, is currently preparing to participate in the running of the 130th annual Boston Marathon on Monday, April 20. His preparations for the race include raising money as a charity runner for the

BY GEORGE DEIBEL

A message mixed with humor. It’s the kind of production for which the Promise Players have become known.

The troupe will put on “Simon Says: The Rockin’ Trial of Simon Peter” on Thursday, March 12, through Sunday, March 15, and Thursday, March 19, through Sunday, March 22, at Lampeter Church of the Brethren, 1900 Lampeter Road, Lancaster. Thursday and Friday performances will begin at 7:30 p.m., Saturday shows will start at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday shows will occur at 2:30 p.m.

Promise Players’ productions frequently sell out. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Seating is general admission on a firstcome, first-served basis and will be available at the door if there is space. Tickets are paid for at the door. Children under age 5 will be admitted for free. To make reservations, go to www.promise players.org or call the church office at 717-464-2050 on Mondays to Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Proceeds from the show will benefit Bible2School programs in Penn Manor, Lancaster city, and Manheim Township.

“Simon Peter is on trial, so it takes place in a courtroom,” said director Dorothy Smith, a Salunga resident who has been with Promise Players since 2012. “He’s on trial for claiming that Jesus is the Son of God, the prophesied Messiah, and they call witnesses in who had contact with Jesus. The witnesses come and testify to how they were (impacted) by Jesus.”

Intergenerational Concert Scheduled

The Mennonite Children’s Choir of Lancaster (MCCL) and the Wheatland Chorale will perform an intergenerational concert on Saturday, March 7, at 3 p.m. at Neffsville Mennonite Church, 2371 Lititz Pike, Lancaster.

The event will bring together singers in grades six to 12 and seasoned adult vocalists. The program, titled “United in Song,” will celebrate the power of music to bridge generations. Audiences will experience choral

works from around the world and across time, highlighting the shared human impulse to create, connect, and sing.

This collaboration marks a significant milestone for both ensembles. MCCL, known for its artistry and commitment to nurturing young voices, and the Wheatland Chorale, recognized for its excellence in choral performance, will blend their distinct strengths to create a unique musical experience.

A freewill offering will be received to support the ongoing programs of both choirs, with particular emphasis on tuition assistance for MCCL singers, ensuring that young musicians of all backgrounds can participate fully in the choir’s educational, performance, and service opportunities.

For more information, visit https://mennonite childrenschoir.org or www.wheatlandchorale .org.

said Derrick Hulock, who is the Booster Club president.

The silent auction will include Philadelphia Eagles tickets, Pittsburgh Pirates tickets, and signed Pittsburgh Steelers memorabilia.

For a fee, visitors can enter to win tuition for

local baseball academies; Philadelphia Flyers memorabilia; and gift cards from the American Car Museum, Longwood Gardens, Eastern State Penitentiary, Shady Maple, Turkey Hill Experience, Dutch Wonderland, and Fulton Theatre.

There will also be Wiffle ball games, races, and a chance for younger baseball players to learn how fast they can throw. “We’re trying to do things to get our youth baseball players involved,” Hulock said.

“It’s a really fun event. (All) the kids really look forward to it. The younger kids look up to the older kids and want to attain the same thing.”

The Mountville Youth Athletic Association and Hempfield Youth Association will have the opportunity to win base -

balls and a fungo bat, and a youth player will earn a chance to throw out the first pitch at a Hempfield High School varsity baseball game.

“My family’s all grown up in Hempfield baseball, and I just remember being a young kid, probably in 10U (baseball), coming to First Pitch, seeing all the seniors and all the older baseball players I looked up to,”

senior Derek Katch said.

“It’s cool. You get to see them before their season starts. You get to see their faces, get to know them a little bit, and then you feel like you know them when they’re out there on the field.”

All proceeds will benefit the Hempfield High School baseball program. Hulock noted that the Booster Club purchases spikes, turf shoes, warmups, baseballs,

and other items.

“We are a support system to help the coaches,” said Hulock. “We pour everything back into the program.”

Hulock has two sons on the squad, Camden, who is a senior, and Jaxsen, a sophomore.

“I like seeing all the young kids,” said Camden, who plans to play baseball at West Chester University. “They all look up to us, so it’s pretty crazy. When I was a kid back in Mountville, I was probably one of the smaller kids. It comes down to putting in the work.”

He is thankful for the Booster Club’s support. “It means a lot,” said Camden. They put in a ton of time and a ton of money, too. It helps us a lot with stuff we get. We’re really appreciative of it.”

Celtic Classic Dog Show Set

The Celtic Classic Dog Show will take place from Wednesday to Sunday, March 11 to 15, at the York Expo Center, 334 Carlisle Ave., York.

More than 8,000 entries are expected over the course of the event. Dog show tours will be available daily, and

guests may sign up at the club table inside the arena.

The York Kennel Club, Delaware County Kennel Club, and Lancaster Kennel Club sponsor the show. This is the 18th year that York has played host.

Vendors and concessions will be available. Only dogs

registered in the show will be allowed on-site. For the safety of spectators and dogs, baby strollers are not allowed past the lobby and into the event areas.

Admission and parking are free. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ thecelticclassicdogshows.

Her husband, Philip, is the music director. The couple produced the same musical with a different group in 2009. “Compared to last year’s show that we did, ‘Muddled Memories,’ the music is easier,” Philip said. “Both the piano is easier and the singing is easier. So, compared to that, it seems much simpler, but there are a few places here and there that are challenging for the singers. There is dissonance, that is two notes that are real close together and make a crunchy sound that are tricky, but compared to last year, it’s easier music-wise.”

Dorothy added, “Probably one of the biggest challenges with the music is a good bit of it goes quite fast, so you really have to spit the words out quickly.”

Shawn Gollatz will be taking part in his fourth Promise Players production. “It’s my first musical, so being a tenor is a bit challenging because four-part harmony is not natural,” said Gollatz, who is in the chorus, will portray John and James, and will sing a solo. “One of the things I learned, when you listen to a song, the melody that you hear sometimes isn’t necessarily what anybody actually sings. It’s just a collection of chords, and the way your voice works, you can only sing one note at a time, so you could pick one of those.”

Several members of the cast recently joined the group. “About half the cast is new to shows with Promise Players,” said Dorothy. “This is their first time to act with us and

first time to be exposed to us for some of them, so that’s always kind of fun and exciting.”

Mamie Hilton, a teacher at Central Manor Elementary School, is one of the newcomers. “My stepmother, Shonda Hilton, was auditioning because she plays piano with Dorothy, and so she said, ‘Do you want to try, too?’ And I said, ‘Sure, why not?’” Mamie said.

Mamie will portray Mary Magdalene. “I get to come on the stage at one point in scene 11, and then I get to speak to the judge and talk about my experience with Jesus,” she said. “Then I have a solo.”

One of stage manager Marty Raine’s tasks is collecting props for the show. “The stage manager is the director’s right-hand man,”

Group to Present Purimshpiel

The Shaarai Shpielers has slated its 27th annual Purimshpiel, “Tradition!” The performance will take place on Sunday, March 8, at 1:30 p.m. at Congregation Shaarai Shomayim, 75 E. James St., Lancaster. Attendees should enter the building through the James Street doors.

In this year’s production, the 1964 Broadway musical “Fiddler on the Roof” meets the Book of Esther. There is an opening for a new queen, and Hadassah, a Jewish 18-year-old, wants to apply, even though she knows that a Jewish woman has never been chosen and probably never will be. She changes her

name to Esther, keeps her religion a secret, and wins the contest held to choose the queen. Meanwhile, Haman, the prime minister, convinces the king to issue a decree to kill all the Jews. Esther and her older cousin, Mordechai, who raised her, must save their people from death.

Many of the major songs from “Fiddler on the Roof” - such as “Sunrise, Sunset,” “To Life,” “Matchmaker,” “Far From the Home I Love,” “Tradition,” and “Do You Love Me,” - will be presented as parodies.

The lead roles are played by Abigail Rackliffe as Hadassah/Esther; Josh Schwartz, Mordechai; Stu Blumenthal,

King Ahashuerus; and Barry Shender, Haman. Also performing are Missy DePietro, Melanie DeSantis, Rebecca DeSantis-Randall, Tama Etra, Roni Jevens, Elin Ketels, Ilene Kochel, Rachel Levine, C. Tyler Mandel, Lisa Miller, Rabbi Jack Paskoff, Elizabeth Rackliffe, Toby Reigart, Janine Riben, Elaine Rostolsky, Harvey Scolnick, Colleen Stameshkin, Sally Woodman, and Alice Yerman.

Alan Levine is the musical director, and Aaron Zinner is the props and scenery director. The show is produced, directed, and written by David Stameshkin.

The performance is free and open to the public.

the Strasburg Township resident said. “Dorothy, as the director, makes all the decisions. I’m the one who has to remember and remind everyone when they forget. ... With a cast this big and with everything that’s going on, one of the challenges is just remembering it all. I have to keep track of 28 people and everything that 28 different people are doing.”

Guests can expect a typical, funny Promise Players performance. “There’s a lot of humor in it,” Dorothy said. “Promise Players in general likes to do humorous things oftentimes, but we always like to have a good, strong message. You get both the strong message of Jesus and His life and the miraculous things that He did but mixed with lots of humor.”

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Art Studio to Feature the Work of Tama Etra

“Natural Instinct,” the latest collection of paintings from local artist Tama Etra, will be featured at Mulberry Art Studios this March. The show will open with a First Friday reception on March 6 from 5 to 8 p.m.

Etra is a senior artist exploring several mediums, including collage, oils, acrylics and watercolor. Her painting is reflective of her love for nature and her desire to preserve it for future generations to come.

Etra was born in Connecticut and raised in New York. As a child, she enjoyed spending long times upstate hiking and camping but also enjoyed the pleasures of the city and, of course, summers at the beach.

She attended New York Technical College as a commercial artist in 1978 and

Gentile

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and logging hundreds of miles and hours of training.

He’s motivated by intestinal fortitude, something nurtured by his father, who passed away 41 years ago in Michigan following a three-year battle with non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

small 26 miles. With training, you have ups and downs. Sometimes you don’t feel like doing it. One of the things I like to do when I’m running is say hi to people. Lititz is just an incredible town.”

completed her bachelor’s degree at Springfield College in Massachusetts. Etra came to Lancaster in 2005. Mulberry Art Studios is located at 19-21 N. Mulberry St., Lancaster. For more information and to schedule a private viewing, call the gallery at 717-295-1949.

Volunteers Sought to Join Cleanup Efforts

Communities across the Susquehanna Greenway will celebrate Earth Month, April, with cleanups, plantings, and other activities. The Susquehanna Greenway Partnership (SGP) is working to connect volunteers with local efforts.

Groups that would like to join in on the efforts or individuals who would like to join an already scheduled cleanup may fill out the interest form at https://

susquehannagreenway.org/ cleanup-interest-form/. Groups participating in cleanups will receive planning resources and statewide recognition. SGP can also recommend locations and assist groups with planning and securing cleanup materials such as bags, gloves, and safety vests.

Questions may be directed to Kyle Ehmann at kehmann@susquehanna greenway.org.

GMTRC Slates Bingo Fundraiser

The Greystone Manor Therapeutic Riding Center (GMTRC) invites the public to attend its third annual “Heart of Greystone Bingo” fundraiser on Thursday, March 12, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. Doors will open at 4 p.m., and homemade food will be available. There will be 20 games of winner’s choice bingo, as well as special games, a blackout game, and giveaway drawings.

To purchase tickets, visit www.eventbrite.com and search for “Heart of Greystone Bingo 2026.” People

may also purchase tickets at the door. Last year’s bingo raised $20,000.

All proceeds from the event will support GMTRC’s equine-assisted services program, which has provided horsemanship lessons and group programming for children and adults with special needs since 1981. Today, the program has more than 150 participants in four courses of study.

For more information about the bingo and GMTRC, email Judy Davis at president@grey stonemanortrc.org.

“When I got to the age of 46, I thought it was incredibly young,” said Gentile. “I wanted to prevent that from happening (to me). That’s what fuels me. (Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is) an incredibly debilitating disease. It brings tears to your eyes to see people in that condition. That’s my why.”

Gentile has already raised $10,000 toward his $25,000 goal for cancer research through the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge. Gentile has been soliciting donations from his large network of friends, family members and business associates, as well as conducting small fundraisers.

“I started running about 13 years ago,” said Gentile. “My son was asking for donations for a fundraising run. I was never a runner. When I did the race, I just about died. But I didn’t stop. I gradually built into 10Ks and half marathons. This will be my ninth marathon, and the competitiveness of me has helped me mentally. It’s become a way of life for me. Hopefully, I’ll always be able to run to stay fit. It’s a great sport, and you meet a lot of great people.”

Gentile’s training regimen for the upcoming Boston Marathon has included speed training at Warwick Middle School and Lititz recCenter, hill training, endurance training on the Lititz-to-Ephrata Rail Trail and weight training.

“It’s 16 to 20 weeks of training for a race that, for me, will hopefully be lasting four hours,” said Gentile. “It’s a lot of work for a relatively

Gentile was a freshman at Michigan State University when his father was diagnosed with blood cancer. They were already close, but the shared ordeal made father and son even closer.

“He was a great man. He was a big supporter of the community,” said Gentile. “Back then, we didn’t know a lot about cancer. It probably took a year to figure out. He did all types of chemo, but (the cancer) was too far advanced. My father was a big guy and very hardy. I think about the man I am today because of what I went through.”

“I remember being there, helping him and consoling him,” added Gentile. “There was a point in time I wasn’t sure I’d make it through college. But I think I did because of that attitude of not giving up.”

Never has Gentile run the Boston Marathon, perhaps one of the most prestigious running races in the world. In April, when he does, he expects to encounter a flood of emotions.

“You never have a good night’s rest the night before a race, but you try to stick to your routine,” said Gentile.

“As the anticipation grows, you have all this energy, but you can’t go out too fast. From mile 3 to the halfway point, you’re settling in. During the second half of the race, I start to pray and I think about the people I’m running for, like my father. Over the last 6 miles or so, it becomes about heart, and the emotions start. You think about all the people who helped you along the way. That all goes through your head.”

To donate to Gentile’s cause, email him at frank .j.gentile@gmail.com.

Cooking With Pressure for a Purrpose

BY CAT SHANNON

Three chefs will prove they’re cool cats in the heat of the kitchen when they participate in Chopped for Charity, a culinary competition. And actual cats (plus other furry friends) will be the beneficiaries of the event, with proceeds supporting the Columbia Animal Shelter.

Chopped for Charity will be held on Saturday, March 21, at The Country Barn, 211 Donerville Road, Lancaster. It will run from 6 to 9 p.m.

The festivities will start with a buffet dinner, and guests will be treated to inspiring stories about Columbia Animal Shelter’s impact, said Tammy L. Jalbert, executive director.

“Volunteers and honorees will take the stage to share how our low-cost spay/neuter clinic, affordable wellness services and outreach programs are making a real difference for animals and families across our community,” she remarked.

At 7:30 p.m., the culinary showdown will begin. Inspired by Food Network’s “Chopped,” the event will test the skills of the competitors and provide entertainment for the guests.

“Three chefs will take on the ultimate challenge by creating something incredible under pressure, on the clock and with mystery ingredients no one sees coming,” said Jalbert. “It’s going to be intense, exciting and so much fun to watch!”

Following the cookingwhich will be watched by the crowd, with the dishes judged by professionalsthe fun will continue.

“After the competition, guests can bid on exclusive experiences in a high-energy live auction - private farm tours, in-home dinners with top chefs and more,” Jalbert commented. “Plus, a funda-need paddle auction will show how every donation directly supports the shelter’s mission.”

Proceeds from the event will be used to purchase veterinary equipment and vaccines for the shelter.

Located at 265 S. 10th St. in Columbia, Columbia Animal Shelter is dedicated to the rescue and rehoming of at-risk companion animals while providing quality health care and adoption services, Jalbert said.

“We are committed to participating in community collaborations and offering outstanding humane education opportunities to further our goal of a more humane community,” she continued.

The chefs who will participate in Chopped for Charity are John Hartzell, owner of Thai Street Restaurant Group; Jason Billett of Susie Q BBQ; and home chef Jeff Grey.

“I’m an animal lover,” said Hartzell. “When given a chance to take part in this event, I was beyond flattered. We try to give back as much as possible.”

He said he’s most looking forward to his friends and family witnessing his skills firsthand, noting that he’s not worried about the competition.

“I’m not nervous at all,” he said. “I love the pressure. I know, that’s crazy!”

Judges for the competition are Kim Beck of King’s Butcher Shop, Mark Miller

Church Posts First Friday Organ Concert

First Reformed Church, 40 E. Orange St., Lancaster, will present a concert, “Organic Reflections: Lenten Meditations,” on First Friday, March 6, at 8 p.m. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. The 30-minute program will feature organist Ken Krause. The concert will include works by Paul Manz, Phil Lehen -

bauer, and Paul Fey. The program will conclude with “Sonata da Chiesa” by the late Gordon Young, who previously served as organist at First Presbyterian Church.

The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the church office at 717-397-5149.

of Hefty Lefty’s Hoagies & Grinders and Gerrianne Currey of The Wild Batch Bistro.

“I will be looking for creativity and flavor pairing in bringing the dishes together,” Currey said of her role as a judge.

She’s excited to be part of an event that offers an opportunity to spotlight both the shelter and the talents of local chefs.

“I absolutely love the people behind the event,” she said. “It makes the event just so genuine knowing the people that are working with these animals are intentional, kind and honest.”

She encourages people to get tickets for Chopped for Charity, noting that the evening promises to be a fun night out.

“It’s a great energy in the room, and it really feels like you’re in a TV show

watching these chefs in action,” Currey said. “Also, the auction is so fun. It gets so competitive¬†in the best way.”

Tickets for Chopped for Charity must be purchased by Monday, March 16. The event is open to people age 18 and up. To purchase tickets, visit http://bit .ly/46ysn0d or stop by the shelter.

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VisionCorps Seeking Donations for 100th Anniversary Exhibit

VisionCorps is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2026 and is asking the public for help in highlighting its work over the years. The organization is seeking donated photos and objects that highlight its history to include in an anniversary exhibit.

Over the years, VisionCorps has operated under several different names and expanded its footprint from Lancaster to surrounding counties. Today, it offers employment for the blind and vision impaired in Lancaster and York counties and Little Rock, Ark., as well as remote opportunities nationwide in its Professional Services Division.

After its founding in 1926 as an agency offering help to veterans who returned from WWI with impaired vision, the organization taught chair caning, basket weaving, and other tactile trades in its Lancaster location. VisionCorps also offered educational activities, including a speech and visit by Helen Keller in 1932. It operated a gift shop and a children’s preschool on-site. Its social activities included outreach luncheons, special music programs and fundraisers, and recreational opportunities such as a bowling league.

Some donated objects

that VisionCorps would like to include in its 100th anniversary exhibit include physical or digital versions of old photos of people at work or visiting the VisionCorps Lancaster office; caned items, including chairs or caning features; hand-woven baskets; Braille books, Bibles, or other items in Braille; old radios used to listen to programs; old canes used for mobility by people who were blind or vision impaired; older eyeglasses or objects used by blind or vision impaired people to improve their sight; children’s toys or books designed for children who are blind or vision impaired; and other objects specifically used by people who were blind or vision impaired.

The yearlong celebration of the agency’s 100th anniversary will include special displays and programs, along with a celebration gala on Friday, Oct. 2. In addition, VisionCorps’ annual rappelling event, Eye Drop 2026, scheduled for Friday, June 5, will also have an anniversary theme, “Reeling Into the Future.”

For more information about donating items or the anniversary commemorations, contact Carol Gifford, community relations manager, at 717-205-4149.

Music Studio to Offer Mini Camp

“The Wizard of Oz” will be the focus of the mini camp.

Sopranojam Music Studio, 120 College Ave., Mountville, will offer an Oz-tastic mini camp for children ages 6 to 10 on Saturday, March 14, from 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. No prep is needed. Parents may drop off their

children to enjoy a morning of singing, movement and creativity.

The registration deadline is Wednesday, March 11. To learn more or to register, visit www .sopranojamstudio.com/ minicamp.

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Support Program for Pet Owners Launched

The Pet Care Club of Central PA has launched the Heart-to-Paw Support Program, a new non-clinical, educational service designed to help pet owners navigate the emotional and practical challenges that can arise while caring for their pets.

The program was developed in response to increasing time constraints and compassion fatigue among veterinary professionals, along with a growing recognition that pet ownership involves significant emotional labor. Heart-to-Paw offers structured support for pet owners facing complex

decisions, uncertainty, or stress related to their pets’ care. The program complements veterinary care without replacing clinical or medical services and is designed to be a referral-friendly resource for veterinary-adjacent professionals.

The Heart-to-Paw Support Program is now available to pet owners throughout central Pennsylvania. Veterinary practices and pet care professionals may refer clients seeking additional non-clinical support resources.

For more information, visit www.thepetcare clubofcentralpa.org.

BREAKOUT MINISTRIES: Senior Pastors Ron & Mary Buch; Sundays at 10am. Contemporary worship & messages of freedom, healing, deliverance and discipleship. Children’s ministry includes nursery through Sr. High. Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting 7-8pm; Check our web site for scheduled home bible studies.; JA Jesus based recovery meeting Saturday 7-8:30p. Men and Women groups meet monthly. Family Fun Night bi-monthly 6:30-9:00, Jr. and Sr. High youth group meets alternating months. Local and International outreaches. Web site: www.breakoutministries.org or Call for details. 2400 Anita Court, Leola, PA 17540. Ph.: (717)656-8366

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

ST. MATTHEW LUTHERAN CHURCH: A Reconciling in Christ (Open & Affirming Congregation). Located at 700 Pleasure Rd.Lancaster. Robin Fero, Pastor. In-person worship: Sat. 5 pm & Sun. 10 am. Online Worship at www.stmatthewelc.com For more info, call (717) 394-9607, or visit our web site.

CHIQUES METHODIST CHURCH:

1215 E. Main St., Mount Joy. John Lynch, 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.

CHURCH OF THE APOSTLES: “Inclusive Refuge – Compassionate Justice –Environmental Advocacy.” 1850 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, 17603. Rev. Kathryn Kuhn, Sr. Pastor. Sunday Worship: In-person at 10am (Combined Worship Service) followed by 11am Social Hour. Services also available by phone (888-440-0106) or online at www.apostlesucc.org

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.

Servant Stage to Present “You

Can’t Take It With

You”

Servant Stage will present “You Can’t Take It With You” throughout March.

Servant Stage will present the classic American comedy “You Can’t Take It With You” from Friday, March 6, to Sunday, March 22, at Lancaster Alliance Church, 210 Pitney Road, Lancaster. Written by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart in 1936, the Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy is a fast-paced celebration of family, love, and laughter. Set in New York in the 1930s, “You Can’t Take It With You” follows the Sycamore family, a household of artists, inventors, dancers, and dreamers who have embraced a life free from convention. When daughter Alice invites her very traditional Wall Street-employed fiancé and his parents to dinner, the evening quickly spirals into comic chaos as two different worlds collide.

The play will be directed by Rachel Day Hughes.

Performances will take place on March 6 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, March 7, at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.; Sunday, March 8, at 3 p.m.; Friday, March 13, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, March 14, at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.; Sunday, March 15, at 3 p.m.; Thursday, March 19, at 7 p.m.; Friday, March 20, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, March 21, at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.; and March 22 at 3 p.m.

Servant Stage’s mission is to make high-quality live theater accessible to everyone, and all performances of “You Can’t Take It With You” will be offered on a pay-whatyou-will basis.

Tickets reservations are recommended. Tickets may be reserved at www .servantstage.org or by calling 717-455-0255.

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TRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 2340 State St., East Petersburg. Rev. Dr. Christopher Rankin, Pastor. Phone: (717) 569-1632. Sunday Schedule: 7:45 am Worship with Holy Communion; 9:00 am Sunday School for all ages; 10:00 am Koinonia (Fellowship Time); 10:30 am Worship (Holy Communion twice a month) Online service is available by visiting www.trinityeastpete.org “Catch the Vision, Share the Joy!””

WAYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 600 Stony Battery Rd., Landisville (near Hempfield High School). Rev. Dr. Stephen P. Fritz, Pastor. Sunday morning Worship with Nursery: 9am Traditional, 10am Fellowship, 10:30am Contemporary with Children & Youth classes. www.waysidepc.org or call: (717) 898-1551.

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.

Please Note: Updates can be made to your church’s listing for 1st issue date of each month only. (Changes must be submitted by the previous Wednesday.) For More Information On Church Listings And Rates, Call Justin at 717-492-2533

on the Rails Event Planned

The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 Gap Road, Strasburg, will host its family-friendly Reading on the Rails event on Saturday, March 7. Story times will begin at 10:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 1:15 p.m., 2 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.

Among the museum’s historic trains, children will hear stories about trains, railroads, and more and receive a sticker after each story. They may create a suitcase design using the stickers, along with crayons and other trimmings.

Smilebuilderz For Kidz has supplied toothbrushes and travel-size toothpastes, and AAA Central Penn has supplied colorful luggage tags for the suitcases.

Readers will include

Barry Kornhauser, assistant director of arts campus and community engagement at Millersville University; state Rep. Bryan Cutler; Regina Ahn, morning traffic and breaking news anchor; Esther McBride, librarian at Strasburg-Heisler Library; Fran Rodriguez, senior program officer at Lancaster County Community Foundation; and Patrick Morrison, director of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. Representatives from Keystone Pet Enhanced Therapy Services and Operation Lifesaver will be on hand throughout the day. For more information about the museum, visit www.rrmuseumpa.org or call 717-687-8628.