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amily, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) members from Hempfield High School recently took part in the 2026 FCCLA State Leadership Conference. The event was held from March 23 to 25 at Kalahari Resort in the Poconos.

The conference challenged FCCLA members to use their leadership skills to make a difference in their families and communities.

Members of the Hempfield chapter returned from the conference with a determination to focus their energies on strengthening families and working on essential career skills.

At the conference, the eight Hempfield attendees competed in Students Taking Action with Recognition (STAR) events. Rilyn Shifflett and Leah Guatta earned gold medal recognition, and silver

medals went to Avery Fitzgerald, Christina Grau, Isabelle Hance, Lucy Hance, Natalie Reed and Stella Sload. Six of the students also qualified to compete at the FCCLA National Conference in Washington, D.C., this summer. The conference also included award presentations. Hempfield was named the Outstanding Young Chapter, and its students received ribbons for membership and a state outreach project. Hance, a senior, received the Chapter Member of the Year Award, and Shifflett, also a senior, was recognized for “Saying Yes to FCS” and received a scholarship to Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Her goal is to become a family and consumer sciences educator. In addition, advisers Teagan Travis and Leah Blose were recognized for five years serving in their role.

BY JEFF FALK

Employment is not just about a paycheck. Jobs can affect our selfworth, our relationships and our confidence.

Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit (IU) 13 is in the education business, and at least two of its programs are specifically designed to prepare young people for the workforce.

“For these students, work is especially important,” said Gina Guatta, who’s been the supervisor of IU13’s Lancaster secondary transition programs for 12 years.

“For some, they’ve been told they can’t work. They feel proud when they make a contribution. Part of it is growing up, going to school, going to work and taking the next step.”

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The Lancaster Chapter, National Railway Historical Society (NRHS), which aims to preserve history and railroad artifacts, as well as educate the public about railroading and its history, is in the middle of celebrating its 90th anniversary. According to a history of the

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United Is the Only Way

BY JEFF FALK

There are many great methods for getting things done.

There are collaborative cooperations. There are awe-inspiring approaches. There are individual initiatives.

Of course, there’s also the United Way.

“United Way means community,” said Maddie Seiler, the vice president of marketing and communications for the United Way of Lancaster County. “All United Ways across the world show up in communities in powerful ways. The United Way does that; we unite. We mobilize resources and get them to people who need them. At the end of the day, it’s

about making the community better and making sure all of our neighbors can thrive.”

The United Way of Lancaster County is a local nonprofit hub, a vehicle for connecting the counties’ generous donors and those who are less fortunate. Its history makes the United Way a Lancaster County institution.

In February, the United Way of Lancaster County relocated its century-old operations from 1910 Harrington Drive, Lancaster, to 2121 Oregon Pike, Lancaster.

“We’re in a very unique position to provide those in need with what they need,” said Seiler. “We are that connector in the community. We’re the place other

nonprofits turn to. We’re seen as a thought leader. We have connections with all the agencies in the county. We have resources, but we never do it alone.”

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“I think people know the logo, but they might not know exactly what we do,” said Seiler. “We do act as a liaison, but that’s not our main focus. We’re just one of the amazing nonprofits in Lancaster County who are trying to fill the gaps in the community.”

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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By partnering with local organizations, businesses and volunteers, the United Way of Lancaster County funds a wide variety of programs and provides a plethora of social services designed to improve the health, education and economic mobility of the community. Among the United Way’s most prominent programs are its 211 non-emergency, essential services call center; its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program; its Project Blueprint, a six-week training session designed to strengthen the leadership of nonprofits; the Volunteer Center on its website, which posts volunteer opportunities in the county; its Asset Limited, Income Constrained,

During an 18-month campaign in 2024 and 2025, the United Way of Lancaster County raised over $5.3 million for its services through the generosity of more than 3,000 donors. The United Way raises funds through workplace donation campaigns, sponsorships and government grants.

Based on tax return data and percentages of donated income, Lancaster consistently ranks among the top five most generous counties in Pennsylvania.

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“I think Lancaster County is such a special place for nonprofits,” said Seiler, a resident of Manheim Township. “There is such an essence of caring in our community. We really step up for our neighbors. This is the most generosity I’ve ever seen in a community. There’s such an energy around giving back.”

“For every dollar we raise, we’re able to leverage seven dollars and 45 cents for the community,” added Seiler. “By leveraging our funding, we’re able to make a larger impact throughout the county.”

The United Way of Lancaster County employs 30 staff members and workers.

“In a general sense, we reach people in a lot of ways,” said Seiler. “What resonates to donors is different for each one. They may be people whose lives have been impacted, and they want to give back to United Way. We have so many different programs. People want to step up for their neighbors, and we give them opportunities that feel good to them.”

The United Way of Lancaster County was founded

in 1925 as the Welfare Foundation of Lancaster. A dozen local organizations raised $200,000.

There are more than 1,800 United Way chapters operating in 40 countries and territories around the world.

Lancaster is one of 1,100 United Way affiliates in the United States.

“We’ve evolved in a lot of ways in a hundred years,” said Seiler. “Our programs have changed completely, but we’ve always showed up for people who need it the most. We are super localized, but when our neighbors need us, we are able to mobilize for them. Our mission has remained somewhat the same.”

“I want the community to know we are here for them,” concluded Seiler. “With the cost of living, there are a lot of ways to connect with us in a dignified way. If you want to help and volunteer, we’re the place for you. We can pivot; we aren’t pigeonholed to the same thing every year. But we need volunteers, we need donors, we need other nonprofits.”

For additional information, go to www.uwlanc.org.

Event to Focus on Second-Chance Hiring

PA CareerLink Lancaster County, in partnership with the Lancaster County Workforce Development Board, will hold an event designed to unlock the potential of individuals whose workforce journeys have been impacted by involvement with the justice system. It will take place on Tuesday, May 5, at PA CareerLink Lancaster County, 1046 Manheim Pike, Lancaster. Community members, employers, and job seekers are invited to attend the event, which will feature nationally recognized speakers and authors Armand King and Jonas Royster.

From 8:30 to 10 a.m., King and Royster will lead a seminar, “The Code to a Stronger Workforce,” equipping employers with practical strategies to recruit, hire, and retain talent from among those who have been involved with the justice system. Drawing from their book, “The Cheat Code,”

Master Gardeners Set Plant Sale

The Penn State Master Gardeners of Lancaster County will hold their annual plant sale on Saturday, May 2, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. Proceeds from the sale will help to fund community services, including food access programs, such as Seed to Supper and Adopt a Pantry, as well as the Garden Hotline, demonstration gardens, public classes, webinars, and local gardening events and workshops.

The sale will include Master Gardener-grown vegetables, including unique and heirloom varieties of tomatoes, peppers, celery, cucumbers, eggplants, okra, zucchini, watermelons, and pumpkins. Seventy-two varieties of herbs will be available.

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New for 2026 will be ephemerals, plants that flower early in the spring, providing pollen and nectar to emerging pollinators. Educational displays will be set up throughout the venue, covering various gardening topics, and Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer specific gardening questions.

The event will be held rain or shine. Credit cards will be accepted for payment, although cash and checks are preferred.

The Penn State Master Gardeners are volunteers trained by Penn State Extension to provide research-based information on best practices in sustainable horticulture and environmental stewardship to the citizens of Pennsylvania. To learn more about the Master Gardeners of Lancaster County, visit https://extension .psu.edu/programs/mas ter-gardener/counties/ lancaster/. Information about the Seed to Supper program is available at https://extension.psu .edu/programs/mas ter-gardener/outreach/ seed-to-supper-program.

King and Royster will seek to challenge traditional hiring mindsets and offer real-world approaches to building inclusive, high-performing teams.

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the authors and engage in discussion from 11 a.m. to noon.

Job seekers who have been involved in the justice system are invited to a session from 1 to 3 p.m. with PA CareerLink Lancaster County’s Re-entry Support Group. This interactive presentation is designed to offer encouragement, practical guidance, and tools to navigate employment pathways with confidence.

Registration for all sessions can be found at www.jobs4lancaster.com/ events/.

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Language services are available free of cost. For more information via TTY, call 717-391-3570.

Church Sets Clothing Giveaway

Grace Baptist Church, 1899 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, will host a clothing giveaway on Thursday and Friday, May 7 and 8. Doors will open at 3 p.m., and the event will continue until 8 p.m. Attendees should park in the main lot, located off Farmingdale Road, and use the fellowship hall entrance.

The event will offer clothing items for men, women, and children, all free of charge, on a first-come, first-served basis. Items may not be reserved.

Donations of clean, gently used clothing will be received through Sunday, May 3. Items should be placed on the stage area in the gym.

For more information, call 717-394-6991, email office@gbclancaster .org, or visit https:// gbclancaster.church center.com/calendar/ event/218538297.

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is located at 1020 New Holland Ave., Lancaster, sponsors four work immersion programs and three school-to-work programs, all secondary transition programs created to teach specific work skills and soft skills and prepare students for life. The programs are designed for students with intellectual and learning disabilities.

“We do a lot of modeling,” said Guatta. “Work ethic is difficult to teach. But you can set expectations high and help (students) reach those expectations. For the most part, we’re getting them there.”

Both secondary transition programs require the entire school year to complete.

Participants in the work immersion programs spend part of their school days performing work assignments at business partners and the other part of their school days reviewing performances, correcting mistakes and learning curriculum in classroom settings. Among the participating businesses are Moravian Manor Communities in Lititz, Masonic Village retirement community in Elizabethtown, Willow Valley Communities in Willow Valley, Lancaster County Career and Technology Center and Lancaster General Health in the city.

One of the missions of the school-to-work programs, which emphasize community-based training in real-world settings, is to prepare students for the work immersion programs. Some of the instruction performed in the introductory

programs are performed at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in Lancaster and at IU13’s Burle Business Park location.

“The work immersion programs are for students in their final years of school, and the goal is to get them employed,” said Guatta, a resident of West Hempfield Township. “We want these students to increase their skills to attain and maintain employment. We want them to be competitively employed. We want them to build confidence and experience.”

Currently, there are more than 80 students with disabilities enrolled in IU13’s work immersion and school-to-work programs. The Lancaster secondary transition students are typically between 17 and 21 and reside in all 16 Lancaster County public school districts served by IU13.

Students are referred by their home school districts and then go through application and interview processes to gain entry into the programs.

“Some are students who fall through the cracks, and some are students who a typical high school setting isn’t going to help,” said Guatta. “They want to work. They want to make their ways in life. We want them to be successful. They want to be successful. Sometimes it’s hard for students with special needs to fit in. Maybe they didn’t have a dream, but they move forward when they see they can do something.”

Depending upon individual circumstances, secondary transition students

receive instruction and guidance from IU13 job trainers and mentors from participating business partners. Students learn time management, problem-solving skills, teambuilding, enhanced communications, goal setting, independence, social skills, résumé preparation and customer relation skills.

Success breeds success.

“I see (students) come to us as new interns and leave as graduates,” said Guatta. “I see how they’ve grown, and it’s internal growth. It’s a very different student than the one you’ve seen from the beginning. I feel fortunate that I get to be a part of their journeys.”

One of 29 intermediate units formed across the state in the 1970s, Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 serves as a bridge between local school districts and the Pennsylvania Department of Education and provides educational services, business services, technology support and professional development. Across all of its job training programs, IU13 works with over 700 business partners.

“We talk about work worth doing,” said Guatta. “This is work worth doing at its core. This is helping students become productive adults. We talk about trust and unity at IU13. We work together and build a team. I definitely see my programs as being at the core for what we do for society.”

For additional information, go to www .iu13.org.

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Program to Focus on Historic Houses

The East Petersburg Historical Society will host a program, “Historic German Houses of Southeast Pennsylvania,” on Monday, May 4, at 7 p.m. at the East Petersburg Community Center building at East Petersburg Community Park, 6051 Pine St. The presenter will be Greg Huber.

The historical society will hold its annual meeting before the program.

For more information, visit www.eastpete history.org.

In addition, the historical society’s archive museum at the Daniel Wolf House, 1905 State St., East Petersburg, will be open to the public on Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to noon.

Lancaster Liederkranz Chorus Sets Concert

The Lancaster Liederkranz Chorus will hold its annual spring concert on Saturday, May 2, at 4 p.m. at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 85 Brandt Blvd., Landisville.

The chorus will sing selections by various German composers, as well as other choral repertoire. The concert will be directed by Barry Sawyer with piano accompaniment by Sarah Repkoe.

The event is free and open to the public.

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The Vagabonds Rod & Custom Club will hold its annual Vagabonds Super Cruise on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Amos Herr Park, 1700 Nissley Road, Landisville. In the case of rain, the event will take place on Sunday, May 3.

Organizers anticipate that the event will feature 400 to 500 vehicles, including the Hahn and Turner dragster. More than 50 trophies will be awarded. The Super Cruise will also include music

from a local DJ, food vendors, local artisan vendors, giveaway drawings for cash prizes, a Chinese auction, and a white elephant sale.

There is an admission fee. Some of the proceeds, including all proceeds from the Chinese auction, will benefit Hospice & Community Care. To date, Vagabonds Rod & Custom Club has donated almost $49,000 to Hospice. For more information, call Mark Meyer at 717-572-6252.

FCCLA is a national career and technical student organization that seeks to help young men and women become strong leaders in their families, careers, and communities. FCCLA seeks to address important issues in personal and family life, and to help youths develop skills in several career pathways, including family and consumer sciences and related career and technical education programs. Hempfield High School has sponsored an FCCLA chapter since 2021.

Railway Society

Lancaster Chapter, NRHS, provided by chapter historian Linda Himpsl, it began in 1934 when a few young railroad and trolley enthusiasts met in an old trolley in Neffsville, forming the Lancaster Railway & Locomotive Historical Society. In 1935, the group merged with the Interstate Trolley Club and other organizations to form the NRHS. The Lancaster Chapter was the first charter organized in the NRHS, launching on Oct. 13, 1935.

Today, chapter meetings are held in the 1882 freight station in Christiana, which was restored by the chapter in 1998. Members, who come from various backgrounds, all share a love of railroading. “Most people have an interest in railroads, history or just trains in general. Very few of us actually worked for the railroad,” noted Steve Himpsl, second director.

“Some have model trains. They are avid collectors.”

“Some have fathers or grandfathers who worked the railroad,” added Linda.

Last October, chapter members and invited guests celebrated the milestone during a chapter meeting at the freight station where they enjoyed cake and ice cream and a display of memorabilia dating from 1934 to the present.

There was also a chapter banquet held at Hershey Farm Resort in November. Tony White, NRHS president, presented the Lancaster Chapter a Certificate of Recognition for its 90th anniversary and for being the first charter chapter of the organization. In addition to Steve

and Linda, accepting the certificate were Tom Shenk, president; Glenn Kendig, first vice president; Cindy Kendig, first director; Richard Ruttledge, treasurer; David Stambaugh, second vice president; and member Gayle Stambaugh.

One of the chapter’s major accomplishments was the restoration of the freight station, located at 10 Railroad Ave., Christiana. Notably, the station was featured in the 1985 movie “Witness” starring Harrison Ford and Kelly McGillis.

According to Linda, the two-story building was moved east 40 feet to its present location in 1903 to install additional track.

Passenger service ceased in 1907, when the new Christiana passenger station on the opposite side of the tracks was built by the Pennsylvania Railroad; it terminated service in 1952. Amtrak now leases the 1888 freight station building, gang house, 1907 passenger station and trackside property to the Lancaster Chapter, NRHS. The chapter also maintains a Conrail caboose on-site.

In addition to a holiday open house held during Christmas in Christiana, the station is open for tours by appointment.

“We have a deck and we often have people come and hang out on the deck and watch the trains,” Steve said. “We want to get people into the station and to view the caboose.”

The Lancaster Chapter, NRHS members have restored, preserved and donated many train- and rail-related projects to Lancaster County and

Steve Himpsl, Richard Ruttledge and David Stambaugh.

surrounding communities through the years, including a trolley from Lancaster, a Reading Railroad Company crossing watchman’s box and various railroad cars. The chapter has also organized Amtrak rail trips to many places, including Horseshoe Curve; western Pennsylvania; and Mystic Seaport, Conn. “Amtrak would add passenger cars on their trains to accommodate how many tickets were sold,” Steve explained. “We would sell 18-car trains.”

The group generally meets on the third Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Meetings usually feature a guest speaker or a slideshow of railroad history. Outings are also planned. “We (might meet) at Strasburg Rail Road and ride the train, and when it comes back we have our meeting on the train. We mix it up,” noted Linda.

“We are more than happy to have young people come in and join us.”

More information about the Lancaster Chapter, NRHS, including upcoming meetings, is available at www.nrhs1.org or www .facebook.com/Christiana FreightStation. For more information or to schedule a tour of the freight station, contact Steve at shimpsl@aol.com.

Additionally, the first floor of the freight station is available for rent and can accommodate 60 to 80 people. If interested, email cindykendig@gmail.com.

Members pay a yearly fee, which gets them the Lancaster Dispatcher, the chapter’s monthly newsletter. New members are welcome. “Many young people are not interested in railroading anymore because they did not grow up with it,” noted Steve.

Church to Hold Arts Events

First Reformed Church, 40 E. Orange St., Lancaster, has planned two performing arts events. A concert, “Organic Reflections: Celebrating American Composers,” will take place on Friday, May 1, at 8 p.m. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. The 30-minute program will feature organist Larry Hershey and trumpeter Doug Albert. The program will include Aaron Copland’s “At the River,” Joseph Brackett’s

rendition of the Shaker song “Simple Gifts,” and Carmen Dragon’s arrangement of “America, the Beautiful.” Admission is free.

“Soul & Spirit” will take place on Sunday, May 3, at 4 p.m. This 90-minute sacred arts experience will celebrate Black history, faith, resilience, justice, and hope through gospel music, jazz, and the spoken word. Originally scheduled in February to celebrate Black History

Month, the event was postponed due to winter storms. The program will be hosted by Dominique Denman and will feature Kellie Turner and Alanna Piper. Admission is free, and a freewill offering will be received to help maintain First Reformed Church’s historic sacred space.

For more information about events at First Reformed Church, call the church office at 717-397-5149.

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NEIGHBORHOOD, enter on School Ln. (turn at Milanof-Schock Library) or Blossom Trail off Rt. 772, also Bent Oak Dr., Martin Ave., & Farmview Ln. Fri. 5/1 & Sat. 5/2 , 7am-?

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COMMUNITY, N of Columbia Ave. (Conestoga & Eisenhower Blvds.) Sat. 5/2, 8-1. Multi-family. Rain or Shine.

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SPINELLO HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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AMISH CLEANOUTS

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Rock Ford Posts Lectures

Historic Rock Ford, 881 Rock Ford Road, Lancaster, has posted two lectures. Both events will be held in the Langmuir Education Room on the first floor of the Rock Ford Barn.

As part of the America250 Lecture Series, Nancy K. Loane will present “Valley Forge Celebrates the French Alliance” on Sunday, May 3, at 2 p.m.

On May 6, 1778, the Valley Forge encampment celebrated the alliance between France and the United States of America, which had just been ratified. The alliance was important in supplying military and financial aid to the new country. Now, Washington’s soldiers could hope that the war would soon be over.

Loane has given more than 250 presentations across the country, all focusing on the experiences of the women and soldiers at Valley Forge and the myths and stories associated with the encampment. She is a seasonal ranger at Valley Forge National Park, as well as the author of the award-winning book “Following the Drum: Women at the Valley Forge Encampment.”

The fee for the lecture also includes admission to the Snyder Gallery and Rock Ford’s 2026 focus exhibit. The Snyder Gallery closes at 4 p.m.

As part of the Untold Stories of the Revolution Series, author Zara Anishanslin will present a lecture on her book “The Painter’s Fire: A Forgotten History of the Artists Who Championed the American Revolution” on Tuesday, May 5, at 6 p.m.

Artists played a crucial role in the American Revolution, including Robert

Edge Pine, Prince Demah, and Patience Wright. Anishanslin’s book argues that art was a powerful tool for forging revolutionary ideals, highlighting how these diverse artistsincluding a woman and an enslaved man - used paint, canvas, and wax to support the cause of liberty on both sides of the Atlantic. Copies of the author’s book will be available for purchase and signing following the lecture.

Anishanslin is associate professor of history and art history at the University of Delaware and director of its Museum Studies and Public Engagement Program. She is the author of the award-winning book “Portrait of a Woman in Silk: Hidden Histories of the British Atlantic World,” is the creator and a co-host of the history podcast “Thing 4 Things,” and has served as a historical consultant for the Philadelphia Art Museum as well as “Hamilton: The Exhibition.”

Admission is for the lecture only and does not include the Snyder Gallery or Hand Mansion.

To purchase tickets to either lecture, visit www .historicrockford.org/ special-events.

LBC Sets Dance Concert

The Lancaster Bible College (LBC) Dance Company will perform a dance concert on Sunday, May 3, at 7 p.m. in Good Shepherd Chapel, located on LBC’s campus at 901 Eden Road, Lancaster. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.

For the evening recital, LBC students will dance

contemporary, swing, and Broadway styles choreographed by faculty and guest choreographers. To purchase tickets, visit www.lbc.edu/events. To learn more about LBC’s Music, Worship, and Performing Arts Department, visit www .lbc.edu/mwpa.