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Dance Camp Will Bring Out the Irish in Everyone

BY JEFF FALK

Dancing is exercise, creative movement, self-expression, an art form and even competition. Irish dancing is a form of dancing ramped up a few notches.

BY CATHY MOLITORIS

No matter what the weather conditions are on Saturday, June 20, it’s guaranteed to thunder in Columbia. More than 525 cars, trucks and motorcycles will roll into town for the 12th annual Thunder on the River. At

noon, all participants will fire their engines in unison, letting out a roar that will rumble through the streets like a summer thunderstorm.

“We started this tradition several years ago, and it’s become something people look forward to,” said Paul Resch, president of the Columbia Lions Club, which

organizes the event. “When hundreds of engines roar to life at the same time, it’s a sound you feel in your chest. It’s one of those moments that makes this show unlike anything else in the area.”

Thunder on the River will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine, on Locust Street between

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BY CATHY MOLITORIS

When a beloved pet is aging or nearing the end of its life, the emotional weight can feel overwhelming. That’s when Ashley Page steps in. As a certified endof-life pet doula, she offers compassionate, nonmedical support to both pets and their people, helping families navigate aging, terminal illness and difficult

end-of-life decisions with care and dignity.

“My role is to help families feel supported emotionally, practically and compassionately,” she said.

“That support can look very different depending on the family’s needs. Some people reach out because they need help understanding quality of life changes, while others are preparing for euthanasia, struggling with anticipatory grief or simply

“Dance is all of those things at once,” said Esther Pujol, founder and head teacher at Doherty Petri School of Irish Dance. “Irish dance is an incredible form of exercise and athletic training, but it is also an art form that allows dancers to express emotion, creativity and personality. Each of our dancers start Irish dance with one of these goals in mind, but after practicing for years, it becomes all of them.”

Doherty Petri School of Irish Dance will conduct this year’s edition of its annual summer camp from 9 a.m. to noon daily during the week of Monday, June 22, through Friday, June 26, at the Celtic Center of Lancaster, 1285 Manheim Pike. The camp is open to students between the ages of 5 and 17, from beginners to advanced dancers.

Campers can register for single or multiple days at www .palomairishdance.com. There are modest fees associated with registering.

“Irish dance is a traditional form of dance rooted in the Irish culture,” said Pujol. “It combines athleticism, musicality, rhythm, precision and artistry. What makes Irish dance unique is its fast footwork, rigid posture and intricate rhythms.”

Doherty Petri School of Irish Dance’s summer camp will be a fun-filled week that builds confidence, teaches new steps

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Front and Sixth streets and in Locust Street Park. Admission is free for spectators.

This year’s sold-out show welcomes all makes and models of vehicles, with 86 trophies awarded across a variety of categories, including Best of Show and the Barry Doutrich Memorial Trophy, named for the show’s founder.

“Every year, this show feels like stepping back into the best parts of our past,” Resch said. “You’ll see the car you drove in high school, the one your dad taught you to drive in or the one you always dreamed about. These vehicles carry stories - first dates, family road trips, late-night cruises and memories that connect generations.”

This year’s show also coincides with two historic celebrations.

Several veterans organizations will be present, including Vietnam Veterans of America, the Navy Club, the Lancaster County Marine Corps League Toys for Tots and the Young Marines.

“It means a lot to have the veterans with us,” Resch added. “Their presence reminds us that our freedoms - and the celebrations we enjoy - are possible because of the men and women who served.”

At 11:30 a.m., Boy Scout Troop 35 will lead a flag ceremony, followed by the national anthem and engine revving at noon.

A Kids Pit Stop located in the parking garage at CHI St. Joseph Children’s Health, 401 Locust St., will feature face painting, crafts and fun for kids, plus free toy car giveaways by Columbia Borough Police.

able for purchase at the Lions headquarters tent in front of 345 Locust St. The Lions will also collect food donations for the Columbia Food Bank and will sell tickets for a 50-50 drawing.

The Last Ride & Macabre Creations, sponsored by Mount Bethel Cemetery, will feature hearses, ambulances and flower cars between Sixth and Seventh streets, and vendors in the cemetery, 700 Locust St.

Restrooms will be available at multiple outdoor and indoor locations, including Columbia Market House and St. Paul Lutheran Church.

Food trucks and nonprofit food vendors will be set up on South Fourth Street, and people are also encouraged to visit Columbia eateries. A full list may be found at https:// columbiamerchants.com.

Columbia Market House. Handicap parking will be available on North Fourth Street between Locust and Walnut streets.

Thunder on the River benefits the Columbia Borough Fire Department for the purchase of a new ladder truck and the Columbia Lions Club vision and eyeglass program. Since 2014, the Lions have donated $84,200 from the car show to local nonprofits.

Resch noted that the show is always held the third Saturday in June, which usually falls the day before Father’s Day.

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“Columbia is celebrating its 300th anniversary, and the opening ceremonies take place the night before our show,” Resch said. “At the same time, America is celebrating its 250th anniversary. With both milestones happening together, we’re encouraging everyone to wear red, white and blue and really show their patriotism and community pride.”

“Thunder on the River is a family event,” Resch said. “Kids love the crafts and face painting, parents love the cars, and everyone loves the energy. And for the little ones, nothing compares to walking up to a police officer and getting a free Hot Wheels or Matchbox car. It’s a small gesture that creates a big memory.”

Official Thunder on the River T-shirts will be avail-

Participating food trucks will include Scoops Ice Cream and Grille, Halo’s Eatery and Nouveau TeaVietnamese Bakery & Café.

Spectator parking for Thunder on the River will be available on surrounding streets and in designated lots, including Holy Trinity Church, Janson Park, Columbia Church and

Benefit Auction to Support Clinic

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

The items to be auctioned include handmade quilts, handcrafted furniture, new bedroom suites, toys and collectibles, storage sheds, lawn furniture, crafts, farm supplies, and gift certificates. The event will also offer a silent auc-

“It’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate the fathers, grandfathers and father figures who’ve shaped our lives,” he said. “When you walk through the show, you’ll see that spirit everywhere: multi-generational vehicles restored by fathers and sons or even fathers and grandsons, families attending together and people proudly sharing the stories behind the cars that have been passed down through generations. It’s truly a family-friendly event, and that sense of tradition and community is a big part of what makes the show special.”

tion with unique items for bids. A variety of food will be available, including barbecue chicken, pork sandwiches, subs, french fries, freshly made pies, doughnuts, whoopie pies, and ice cream.

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

Saying Goodbye to “Olde Salem”

BY CATHY MOLITORIS

If the walls of Historic Salem United Church of Christ could talk, what would they say? Would they recall when the first German-speaking people gathered in the building for worship in 1803? Would they remember when the cornerstone of the present building at 324 Walnut St. was laid in 1860? Or would they celebrate the day the first woman was elected to the church council in 1949?

As Columbia’s oldest church, Salem UCC has impacted generations of people who came together to celebrate their Christian faith in an open and affirming space. But all good things must come to an end, and on May 24, the church - affectionately known as “Olde Salem”held its last service.

“This church has meant so much to this community over the years,” said pastor Mark Harris. “I have no doubt that there will be an empty space in the community now.”

The decision to close was not made lightly, said Robert “Scott” Bollinger, who serves on the church council. The Keystone Conference UCC began suggesting closure even before Harris was hired almost a decade ago.

The conference was concerned about the turnover of ministers and the dwindling membership, but the congregation was determined to stay the course. The members provided materials showing the church’s activity in the community and completed a program organized by the conference to strengthen

the church.

“We tried a lot of different things, but COVID was really the beginning of the end for us,” Bollinger said. “About two years ago, I came to council and said, ‘We’ve got to put an end date on this.’ We were determined to get pastor Mark ordained so he could look for another job.”

Harris was ordained in early May and is in the process of determining his next steps with his family, looking for positions as far away as North Carolina and Vermont.

Hilary Smith, who serves as the council treasurer, emphasized that closing the church had nothing to do with financial concerns.

“We’ve been good stewards of our money,” she said. “We have really generous members, and since I’ve been treasurer, over 12 years, we’ve never had to take out a loan.”

But dwindling membership hurt, and an aging congregation didn’t see much of a future for the church.

with Trinity Reformed UCC in Mountville, which happens to be a church plant from Salem UCC.

Keystone Conference will sell the building after the members clean out what they’re keeping, which could take months.

Choosing to hold its last service on Pentecost - the “birthday” of the churchwas intentional, said council member Karen James, who added, “It’s a season of new beginnings.”

The church members wanted to go out on their own terms, taking an active role in how the church wraps up centuries of service.

on the council.

“I never felt like I didn’t belong here,” Smith said. “I did visit some other churches when my girls were younger, but I came back. When you’re a lifelong member of a church, it’s difficult to go somewhere else.”

Bigler recalled that some of her favorite memories at Salem include Advent Family Nights, when the members would decorate the church and sing Christmas carols.

“I always felt like this church was my home away from home,” she said. “I was thankful to my parents for raising me up in a church.”

“Since I’ve been here, most of the same people have been on the church council and have done the bulk of the day-to-day work of the church, which gets wearing after nine years,” Harris said. “Generally, you serve for two or three years, and then someone else takes over and you get a break. Nobody here has gotten a break in quite a long time.”

Smith grew up in the church alongside her sister, Julie Bigler, who also serves

That’s a feeling echoed by James, who adds, “This

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With under 100 members on the books and only a dozen or so who actively attend, Salem had become too small to survive. The church is in talks with merging its congregation

Church Posts Food Drive

Hempfield Church of the Brethren, 1186 Stevens St., Manheim, will sponsor a community-wide food drive in support of the Hempfield Area Food Pantry and the Manheim Central Food Pantry. Donations will be accepted on Tuesday, June 23, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The two pantries support over 300 families and 1,000 people in the local communities with needed groceries.

Both pantries are in need of canned meats, canned vegetables, canned fruit, packaged pasta of all types, pasta sauces, boxed macaroni

and cheese, cereal, peanut butter and jelly not in glass containers, onepound bags of dry beans and rice, canned and boxed soups, and pancake mix and syrup.

The Manheim Pantry also provides personal care items, including toilet paper, paper towels, toothpaste, soap, shampoo and conditioner, women’s personal hygiene products, diapers, and adult disposable briefs. Monetary donations will also be accepted, and both pantries are qualified charitable organizations for tax purposes. Checks should be made payable

to Hempfield Area Food Pantry or Manheim Central Food Pantry.

For more information, call 717-898-0181 or email pcope@comcast.net.

Introductory Square Dance Events Set

DoPasO and Swing Thru square dance clubs will offer introductory square dance events. No previous experience is necessary, and the dress code is casual. Updated music will be used.

Classes will take place on Thursdays, June 18 and July 9, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the gymnasium at Highland Presbyterian

Church, 500 E. Roseville Road, Lancaster, as well as on Thursday, Aug. 13, from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. at the Lititz Recreation Center, 301 Maple St., Lititz. Continuing classes will begin on Thursday evenings in the fall.

There is a cost per person. For more information, text 717-314-0156 or email jrharnish@gmail.com.

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church is just something else. I’ve been to other churches that didn’t have quite the same feel. This church is home.”

Member Peggy Rupp, who has attended for 67 years, recalled relying on her church family when she faced personal trials.

“The people of Salem were here for me,” she said.

Over the years, the church has hosted numerous community groups, including Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, Narcotics Anonymous and Homes of Hope. Before the Columbia Dream Center opened, Salem served as a winter shelter with other local churches.

It once had a very active Sunday school for people of all ages, held a holiday bazaar for more than 30 years and organized ice

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cream socials and potpie dinners.

Now those events will be memories, Bollinger said.

“I look at the people here, and I’ve known these people for a long, long time,” he said. “It’s going to be very hard to say goodbye.”

Serving at Salem became Harris’ first job since finishing seminary, and he credits the experience with teaching him about servant leadership and community.

“What I hope people remember about Salem is how long it’s survived past people’s expectations, and how much of an impact it’s made on the time that it’s been here,” he said. “This church has been deeply meaningful for the people of Columbia.”

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CHURCH OF THE APOSTLES: “Inclusive Refuge – Compassionate Justice –Environmental Advocacy.” 1850 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, 17603. Rev. Kathryn Kuhn, Sr. Pastor. Sunday Worship: 10 AM at the Bachman Center - 633 Community Way Services also available by phone at: (888-440-0106) or online on our web site: www.apostlesucc.org

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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.

TTRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 2340 State St., East Petersburg. Rev. Dr. Christopher Rankin, Pastor. Phone: (717) 569-1632. Summer Sunday Schedule:7:45 am Holy Communion; 9:30 am Worship with 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. Summer Worship 10am with Nursery & Children’s Ministry. For more info, visit www.waysidepc.org or (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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feeling overwhelmed caring for an aging pet.”

Based in York, Page is the owner of Willow Bridge Crossings. She provides in-home services throughout the county as well as in Lancaster County, and she offers virtual grief support services anywhere through phone calls, text support, FaceTime or Zoom.

“I can help families create comfort-focused routines at home, make environmental adjustments for senior pets, talk through end-of-life planning, provide euthanasia presence and support, assist with memorial ideas and aftercare guidance and offer grief support before and after a loss,” she said.

She knows what it’s like to lose a pet and to feel alone in her grief.

“After unexpectedly losing my soul dog, Jackson, I found myself facing a kind of grief that many people didn’t fully understand,” she recalled.

“There’s often this unspoken belief that losing a pet should somehow hurt less, but for many of us, these animals are family, companions and emotional anchors. I realized there were other people carry -

ing that same grief while feeling unseen and unsupported, and I wanted to create a space where they didn’t have to go through it alone.”

With a background that includes more than 13 years of working professionally with animals through her business Allegiant Dog Walking, Page has also worked in veterinary offices, served as an animal control officer, worked as a professional dog trainer and is a certified pet CPR and First Aid instructor.

“I am also navigating life with my 16-year-old dachshund, Sullivan, who has dementia,” she said.

“Caring for him has shown me firsthand how much support aging pets - and their people - truly need.

From medication routines and environmental adjustments to the emotional weight of anticipatory grief, there are so many layers families are trying to manage.”

These experiences ultimately led Page to become a certified end-of-life pet doula and create Willow Bridge Crossings in 2025.

“My background has given me experience not only in animal behavior and

care, but also in supporting people through stressful and emotional situations involving their pets,” she said. “Becoming an end-oflife pet doula felt like a natural extension of the work I’ve already spent much of my life doing - caring for both animals and the humans who love them.”

Each client’s experience is different, she said, but all start with a free phone consultation to find the best support for each situation.

“Some people are looking for guidance with an aging pet, while others may need emotional support surrounding a recent diagnosis or upcoming euthanasia,” Page said. “From there, we discuss what services would feel most helpful and supportive for them.”

Page hopes her services will shine a light on the emotions that come with loving and losing a pet.

“I think one of the most important things I want people to understand is that grief over an animal is real and valid,” she said. “These relationships are incredibly deep, and the loss of a pet can impact someone just as pro -

Sierra Club Awards Grants

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

Each of the recipient organizations, in submitted proposals, explained a need for support of a venture that promotes sustainability, expands environmental awareness, and improves green infrastructure. With this latest round of awards, each for up to $500, a total of 122 Lancaster County organizations have received Green Grants from the Sierra Club - Lancaster Group over the past 12 years. Those awarded 2026 grants, along with their projects, include Adamstown Area Library, for expanding its Grab and

Grow seed collection and strengthening partnerships with local growers and gardens; Circle Legacy Center Inc., to purchase supplies to support its Three Sisters Garden that grows corn, beans and squash; the Conservation Foundation of Lancaster County, for developing an environmental education workshop about nature journaling for teachers and the general public; Historic Poole Forge, for installing interpretive signs along its nature trail and replacing damaged and deteriorated bird box posts and posts throughout the property; Lancaster Conservancy, to establish a pollinator garden behind the building that houses its offices and improve an established garden in front of the building; and Lancaster School of Psychodrama and Experiential Psychotherapies, supporting its upcoming two-day expe -

foundly as the loss of any beloved family member.”

She also wants to convey the message that providing pet doula services is about more than navigating a pet’s death.

“End-of-life support is not just about the final day,” she said. “In many cases, support begins much earlier - during the aging process, after a difficult diagnosis or when families begin noticing changes in their pet and feeling uncertain about what comes next.”

When serving as an end-of-life pet doula, Page hopes to help reduce some of the overwhelming and isolating aspects of a pet’s death, including the guilt and emotional exhaustion people can experience.

“My role is not to replace veterinary care, but to walk beside families through the emotional and practical parts of the journey with compassion and without judgment,” she said. “Sometimes people simply need someone who understands how profound this bond and loss truly are.”

For more information, follow “Willow Bridge Crossings” on Facebook and Instagram.

riential retreat, in Akron, titled “Ecopsychology: Partnering with the Healing Gifts of Nature.”

Also, Lancaster Science Factory, for removing sod in the center of its 3,300-square-foot courtyard and replacing it with a low-maintenance, low-water fescue mix; Let’s Go 1-2-3, to purchase native plants, materials, and supplies for Lancaster’s Outdoors for All Day on Wednesday, July 15, at Reservoir Park; Peace United Church of Christ in Denver, to maintain its community garden that provides the congregation and area residents with fresh produce; St. Paul Lutheran Church in Lititz, for restoring and enhancing the biodiversity of the meadow that is part of the church’s ongoing Sacred Grounds Initiative; the Thomas Wharton Elementary School Parent Teachers Organization, to purchase materials for devel -

opment of a KinderGarden space and a community mural within the school’s current Wharton Wonder Garden; and the Traditions of America East Petersburg

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Students Honored at International Competition

Three Lancaster County high school seniors were named finalists at the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), which was held in Phoenix from May 9 to 15. This achievement was a first in the 73-year history of the North Museum Science and Engineering Fair (NMSEF), which served as the qualifier for the national competition.

ISEF is an international science competition for precollege students. The three Lancaster County students were among more than 1,700 students from 65 countries who participated this year. Greater than $7 million in awards and prizes were distributed at ISEF.

Lancaster Country Day School senior Benedikt Kienle earned first place in the Chemistry category, as well as receiving a full tuition scholarship to Westlake University, an all-expenses-paid trip to Sweden during Nobel Prize week, and two auxiliary awards: the Dudley R. Herschbach SIYSS Award and the second award from the American Chemical Society. Kienle’s winning project, “New Green Chemistry Iridium Catalysts,” had won

Senior Champion at the NMSEF in March. Kienle is a German exchange student.

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The trip to ISEF was made possible by nearly $11,000 donated by more than 30 local businesses and individuals.

The NMSEF will be held at Millersville University on Thursday, March 11, 2027. It is one of six fairs in Pennsylvania associated with ISEF. Students from every public school district in Lancaster and Lebanon counties, as well as all private, charter, online, and home schools are invited to enter the competition. Registration for NMSEF will begin in early fall and is free of charge to all students. For additional information, email sciencefair@north museum.org.

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NMSEF Grand Champion Ethan Albright, from Hempfield High School, was awarded fourth place in ISEF’s Materials Science category for his project, “Bugged Out: A Novel Approach to Reforestation.”

Stauffer noted that her project was inspired by personal health problems. She plans to attend McDaniel College to major in biochemistry as the first step toward medical school and a career as a gastroenterologist.

The 2026 NMSEF was sponsored by Electron Energy Corporation, Kenvue, Eurofins, the Lancaster County STEM Alliance, Matt Glick, Lancaster Area Sewer Authority, the Stangl Foundation, and Millersville University.

Warwick High School senior Emily Stauffer was NMSEF’s Senior Division reserve champion and captured fourth place at ISEF in the Animal Sciences category with “Rats on Roughage: The

Evangelista Receives National Recognition

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Evangelista, 36, founded HQ Water Solutions in January 2020, and under his leadership, the company has grown rapidly, earning more than 400 five-star customer reviews and being featured in local, national, and international publications. For Evangelista, his business it about more than just clean water. It is about empowering his team to take pride in an essential service while building an environment that supports both personal and professional growth. He seeks to lead with heart, agility, and a positive mindset, and to show his daughters and others individuals that anything can be achieved through hard work.

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Bird Club Plans Field Trip

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

The trip is free and open to the public. Participants must register with trip

leader Ted Nichols at 717856-3851 or tanicholsii@ gmail.com by 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 20.

For more information about the LCBC, visit www.lancasterbirdclub .org, www.facebook .com/lancasterbirdclub, or www.instagram.com/ lancasterbirdclub.

Zimmerman Appointed as EMM Board Chair

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

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and refines technique in a supportive atmosphere. Campers can also expect to learn collaboration, work ethic basics and fundamental social skills.

“The atmosphere of the camp will be upbeat, welcoming, encouraging and fun,” said Pujol. “We want campers to feel challenged in a positive way while

also feeling supported and included. There will be a balance of hard work, laughter, friendship, creativity and team spirit throughout the week.”

The camp is expected to host dancers from all over Lancaster County, as well as surrounding counties such as York, Lebanon, Chester and Dauphin. The Irish Dance summer camp is in its 10th year of existence.

“The participants are passionate young dancers who are eager to learn, improve and connect with others who share similar interests,” said Pujol, a resident of Manheim Township.

“Some are highly competitive dancers, while others simply dance because they love it.”

Doherty Petri School of Irish Dance presents nearly 250 performances each year, many of which are given over the St. Patrick’s Day weekend. The school also hosts two Irish dance competitions each year.

The Doherty Petri School of Irish Dance has performed at restaurants, schools, theaters, festivals, fairs, parades and retirement communities. Five years ago, the school established a Celtic band that features musicians from all parts of Lancaster County.

Lisa and her husband, Lee, served with EMM in Kosovo from 2006 to 2009. Prior to serving with EMM, Lisa served with Mennonite Central Committee in Akron from 2002 to 2006. In addition to serving internationally, Lisa has also assumed several roles on Mission Support Teams for other EMM workers.

Lisa received a ministry leadership degree from Lancaster Bible College in 2026. She serves as an elder and minister of

discipleship and outreach at Groffdale Mennonite Church, where she and her family are members.

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

Church Plans Bible School

Hempfield Church, 3050 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, will host vacation Bible school (VBS) from Monday to Thursday, June 22 to 25. Children may be dropped off at 6:15 p.m., and the program will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Parents are invited to join at 8:15 p.m. for songs and a recap each day.

Based on Psalm 34:3, the theme will be “Magnified! Discovering the Bigness of God in the Smallest of Things.” The VBS

will include games, Bible stories, crafts, music, and hands-on activities.

The program is open to children who will enter kindergarten through sixth grade in the fall. For more information or to register, visit https:// hempfieldumc.church center.com/registrations/ events/3498379. Details are also available by calling 717-285-5156. Information about the church is available at www.hemp fieldumc.org.

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homeowners’ association, for removing invasive plants and replacing them with native species across the community’s 114-acre property.

Awarded once a year, the grants are primarily supported with funds generated by the Sierra Club - Lancaster Group’s Polar Bear 5K Trail Run/ Hike and, more recently, with money donated to the organization through its participation in the ExtraGive. Charitable, educational, or business organizations in Lancaster County that

demonstrate a commitment to the Sierra Club’s mission of “exploring, enjoying, and protecting the planet” are eligible to apply for a grant of up to $500.

The deadline to apply for the next cycle of awards is Wednesday, March 31, 2027. Recipients will be announced on Earth Day. For complete details about the Green Project Grant Program, visit http:// lancastersierraclub.org/ grant-program/, call 717475-0586, or email jim smeenan@gmail.com.