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utdoor enthusiasts of all ages and abilities can enjoy a long weekend of guided programming set against the backdrop of the Susquehanna River when Keystone Trails Association (KTA) hosts its annual Hiking & Outdoor Weekend. The main event will run from Friday, Oct. 23, through Sunday, Oct. 25, with an optional extended weekend add-on beginning Thursday, Oct. 22. Base camp for the weekend will be the Columbia Crossing River Trails Center, 41 Walnut St., Columbia, People enjoy a view of the Susquehanna River during a previous year’s Keystone where KTA will be set up at Trails Association Hiking & Outdoor Weekend. throughout the commonwealth,” trails, offer skills-based training to the outside pavilion. “We welcome folks to stop by, said Kate Prisby, manager of events prepare hikers for safe adventures whether they’re registered for the and programs for KTA. “Each year outdoors, and we provide singleweekend activities or not, to meet we work with volunteers to main- day and weekend events open to us and hear about the work we do tain hundreds of miles of PA hiking the public.” See Outdoor pg 8

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Home. It’s something many of us take for granted, but having a home of one’s own is a dream out of reach for others. That’s where Habitat for Humanity steps in to help. And right now, a Habitat project is underway in Columbia at the Linden Street Build. “Habitat for Humanity doesn’t give homes away for free,” said Mike Andrelczyk, communications and volunteer manager for the organization. “Habitat home buyer partners work hard to achieve their dream of homeownership. Habitat home buyers invest up to 400 hours of sweat equity in their home and other Habitat homes prior to purchasing their home and paying an See Dreams pg 2

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If you have questions about achieving financial stability, developing skills, understanding AI or navigating the tech world, Goodwill Keystone Area’s Wisdom Opportunity Wealth (WOW) is a great place to start. WO W o f fe r s o n e - o n - o n e coaching, retirement and longterm planning, AI and tech literacy training, career and entrepreneurship guidance, budgeting and credit support and tools to keep you accountable. And all of its programs are provided free of charge. WOW began after Sue Soderburg retired from Goodwill as chief mission officer and wanted to leave a legacy program with the organization she’d served for more than 30 years. It started as an initiative focused on women and was called Women of Wealth. “In a lot of ways, women are still behind, especially when it comes to financial literacy,” said Taylor Gilbert, WOW program director. “We served a ton of women within the first and most of the second year of the program, but as word got out, there was so much interest in what we were doing, and we felt we were limiting the number of individuals we could help. We didn’t want to turn down anyone who wanted our services.” As Gilber t explained, the WOW program comes into a location - which could be a business, a school or any other group - and provides all programming, activities and take-home assignments, along with refreshments. See WOW pg 5

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affordable zero-percent mortgage tailored to fit their budget. We’re proud to walk alongside them on their journey.” Located across from the Turkey Hill Experience at North Fourth and Linden streets, a grassy lot is being transformed into five Habitat homes. The houses, designed by Hammel Associates Architects, will sit side by side as a multi-family structure. Constr uction on the homes - each of which has been matched with its future Habitat family - began in May. Home buyers Abiot, Andy, Donescha and Stephanie oversaw a symbolic groundbreaking while pastor Rick W hitesel of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church provided a blessing for the homes. The fifth home buyer, Habtamu, was unable to attend the groundbreaking. Drywall installation is cur rently under way at the homes, which should be ready for painting in October, Andrelczyk said, adding, “We’re projecting to have our Linden Street Build ready for its future Habitat families by late 2026 or early 2027.” As he explained, Habitat is always seeking affordable housing options throughout the county. The organization acquired the Linden Street lot from Arlene Warren, a local developer, who abandoned her own plans for the site. Warren was inspired by Habitat’s successful construction o f four nearby homes on South Fifth Street in Columbia and sold the lot and plans to Habitat for $175,000. Building the homes requires help from volunteers and subcontractors, as well as Habitat home buyer partner families. “The great thing about volunteering with Habitat for Humanity is all you need is a desire to do good in your community,” Andrelcyzk shared. “Our construction staff works alongside volunteers of any skill level, from those who’ve spent a career in the construction field to those who are picking up a hammer and putting on a hard hat for the first time. Our expert construction staff guides volunteers on how to safely and effi-

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ciently perform a range of tasks, from demolition, framing, siding, drywall installation, all the way to installing tr im and painting.” It takes a village to build five homes, he emphasized, noting that more than 120 volunteers have contributed 800 volunteer hours to the Linden Street Build. For future homeowners like Donescha, the end result makes the sweat equity put into the project worthwhile. “It means the world to me to own my own home, so my kids can be safe and secure in their own home and never have to worry about the landlord selling the home or things like that,” she said. She pursued a home through Habitat after being forced out of the rental house she and her family had lived in for almost a decade after the owner decided to sell. Her Columbia home is a three-bedroom, two-anda-half bath with a half-finished basement. She and her boys, ages 18, 11 and 2, will live in the home with their toy poodle puppy, Oreo. Habitat for Humanity has a long history of making a local impact. “This year we’re celebrating 40 years of building affordable homes alongside the community in Lancaster and Lebanon counties,” Andrelczyk said. “During that time, we’ve built 300 affordable homes and served more than 330 local families.” He noted that there are many ways the general public can support Habitat for Humanity, from hands-on constr uction work to donating goods or shopping at the Lancaster Habitat ReStore. “Even just spreading the word about our mission makes a big difference,” he said, adding that Habitat will participate in this year’s ExtraGive on Friday, Nov. 20. “Habitat’s mission to build homes, community and hope has space for anyone to make a meaningful contribution. Together, we can build affordable communities.” To learn more about Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity, visit https://lancasterlebanon habitat.org.

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T h e e v e n t a l s o p ro vides an opportunity for neighbors and community members to gather at the church and enjoy a morning of shopping. Visitors browse the baked goods and take their time looking through the many tables and displays while enjoying fellowship with members of the church and the wider community. T he church has been holding the bazaar and yard sale for many years, and it’s an example of how the congregation works to impact the community outside its walls. “We are small in numbers, but mighty in faith

and hospitality,” Good said. M ay to w n U CC hol d s worship ser vices at 10 a .m. on Sundays, both in person and on Zoom. Intergenerational Sunday school is held at 9 a.m. “We have a weekly email called Wednesday’s Words for information and prayer requests,” Good shared. “ We also have a Zoom vespers service on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.” Donations are still being accepted for bazaar and yard sale items, but organizers have requested no clothing donations. For more infor mation, call 717-468-6601.

role in s u staining the organization’s mission of ensuring that no one in the community faces breast cancer alone. Guests may enjoy a buffet dinner, assorted desserts, and a cash bar featuring a specialty pink mocktail. The Main Event will also include stories of hope and resilience, a live auction, an online silent auction, giveaway drawings, and other opportunities to support Help the Fight’s mission. Since its founding in 2009, Help the Fight has raised more than $2 million to provide real-time financial assistance and support to local individuals with breast cancer, along with their families. Every dollar raised stays

within Lancaster County and surrounding communities, helping patients with expenses such as mor tgage or rent pay ments, utilities, groceries, transportation, insurance p re m i u m s , c h i l d c a re , medical costs, and other essential needs during treatment. In addition to direct financial assist a n ce , He l p t h e F i g h t supports early detection through mammograms, genetic testing, and other s c re e n i n g s w h i l e a l s o funding patient support programs throughout the region. In 2025, Help the Fight assisted 323 local breast cancer patients - the highest number served in a single year in the organization’s history. Re g istration is op en

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For bargain hunters, the bazaar offers plenty of opportunities to browse at a leisurely pace and discover something unexpected. With such a wide range of merchandise, shoppers can look for practical household n e c e s s i t i e s , i t e m s fo r children, seasonal decorations or unique treasures. The donation-based pricing on most merchandise also makes it possible to find useful items while supporting the church’s outreach efforts. Proceeds from the event are used for local outreach and for the many missions of the church.

Help the Fight Plans Fundraiser Help the Fight will host its 17th annual Main Event Benefit and Auction on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. The event will take place at Spooky Nook Meetings & Events, 75 Champ Blvd., Manheim. The organization’s signature fundraising event brings together local businesses, community members, breast cancer survivors, patients, families, and supporters for an e vent de dic ate d to making a difference in the lives of local individuals facing breast cancer, along with their families. Held at the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Main Event serves as Help the Fight’s largest annual fundraiser and plays an important

For six hours on Saturday, Sept. 26, Maytown Reformed United Church of Christ (UCC) will transform into a bargain hunter’s dream. The church, located at 11 E. Elizabeth St., Maytown, will host its annual bazaar and yard sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Prices for most items are by donation,” said Linda Good, church secretary. “There are a few special items that will be priced.” People will also have the opportunity to win a laundry basket filled with new household items. The winner will be drawn at 2 p.m., and people do not need to be present to win. Free coffee and doughnuts will be available, and baked goods will also be for sale. Good said the sale always features a large inventory. “We have something for everyone,” she remarked. “All items are in good condition. Some of the items are new and still in their boxes.” The variety of items will include furniture, toys, purses, household goods, curtains, bedding, shoes, collectibles, tools, jewelry, books and more. Shoppers may find framed pictures, holiday items, office supplies, gadgets and glassware, Good said.

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TechLink was recently awarded a $280,000 PAsmart grant by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) to develop fiber optic instructional labs. The Lancaster County Career & Technology Center is among the members of TechLink, a consortium of nine technical schools focused on expanding career and technical education. The goal for the new fiber optic instructional labs is to significantly expand hands-on fiber optic training opportunities in southcentral Pennsylvania, with the capacity to serve approximately 400 students annually. The PAsmart grant designated for the project was part of PDE’s latest round of grant distributions, announced on Aug. 21. The awarded funds were received by 17 organizations and totaled $3.5 million. Initiatives stemming from these funds will expand access to career pathways in multiple industries. The nine partner schools will implement three

When Grace Moser talks about the new Global Methodist Church (GMC) she is helping to plant in western L ancaster County, her face lights up and her voice rises a bit with enthusiasm. “We have just seen an explosion of this movement,” proclaimed Moser, who, as the worship leader, is working alongside Pastor Joe DiPaolo and Frank and Joyce Young to help organize Cornerstone GMC. Cornerstone has been meeting in the tabernacle at the historic Landisville Camp Meeting since July 12. On Sunday, Sept. 20, the church plans to hold its first meeting in the Lancaster Farm & Home C e n t e r, 1 3 8 3 A r c a d i a Road, Lancaster. Calling GMC “a return t o O r t h o d o x We s l e y a n i s m ,” M o s e r s t a t e d that Cornerstone began to form following a court decision on April 22 in a case involving about 50 Pennsylvania churches and the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference of the United Methodist Church. The court held that congregations wishing to disaffiliate from the conference must give up church buildings and property. Moser responded to the decision by contacting

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the Northeast GMC about forming a new congregation in Lancaster, reaching out to her longtime fr iends the Youngs on t h e s a m e d ay. “ T h at ’s where this congregation in Lancaster (County) was born,” explained Moser. On April 30, DiPaolo met with Moser and the Youngs to discuss church planting in the area and how to spread the word about an explorator y me e t i n g t he y pl a n ne d to hold in Mount Joy on May 5. Nearly 90 people attended that meeting , and the group formed a 10-member leadership team. T he GMC movement in western Lancaster County had begun. In late May, a second public meeting was held, and this one included representatives of the Northeast Conference of the GMC. Aldersgate GMC in York became the sponsor of the new congregation, offering to provide support while Cornerstone applied for nonprofit status. “ We voted on the name ‚ÄòCornerstone’ based on Ephesians 2:19-20, which proclaims that Jesus is the chief cornerstone of the church,” stated Moser. The group began meeting in the unairconditioned tabernacle, averaging up to 90 worshipers each week. “Over the next two months, we saw all sorts R131350

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Pastor Joe DiPaolo of Cornerstone Global Methodist Church preaches at the tabernacle at the Landisville Camp Meeting.

of people and resources just about fall from the sky,” stated DiPaolo, who has ser ved at a number of churches in eastern Pennsylvania, including as lead pastor of a church in downtown Lancaster, until he retired after 40 years of ministry. “There was such enthusiasm that we started worship services on July 12.” Moser descr ib e d the service as “high liturgical,” noting, “We focus on the liturgy and the Scripture.” She added that music for the service includes traditional hymns mixed with contemporar y worship songs. “We are doing our b est to encoura ge the Spirit to move through different types of music,” e x p l a i ne d Mo s e r, w h o stated that attendees come from both traditional and contemporary back g ro u nd s . Worsh ip is followed by a sermon based on a particular Scripture passage. Moser noted that services generally last about an hour. She pointed out that the congre gation hopes to offer a Sunday school for children by the end of the year. For adults, home groups meet on Wednesdays to discuss the week’s Scrip-

ture in relation to specific questions. According to Moser, these groups, originally called “class meetings,” are the foundation of the church. “We aim to be transformational,” she explained, adding that groups examine Scripture in light of questions such as “ W hat does this say about God?,” “What does this say about mankind?” and “ W h at w il l we do about this and who will we share it with?” Moser stated that the groups differ from Bible studies because studies tend to be more focused on gaining information. “GMC is a movement that wants to make disciples of Jesus Christ,” she explained. Currently, Cornerstone is on track to be adopted as a GMC congregation in early December. One o t h e r G M C c h u rc h i n the county is located in the Gap area. “It usually takes a year to get to this point,” explained Moser. “ We started worshiping (together) in only six to eight weeks. That was the work of the Lord moving in this.” Readers who would like more infor mation may search for “Cornerstone Global Methodist Church” on Facebook. R131349

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Cook” classes will take place in the training room in the basement. There is a fee for each class. Space is limited, so preregistration is required. “Let’s Cook With Herbs and Spices” will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The workshop is designed to introduce the fundamentals of cooking with herbs and spices and to highlight how these ingredients support a healthy eating pattern featuring food that tastes good. Participants will explore shopping and storage

lets-cook-with-herbs-and -spices. “Let’s Cook Charcuterie Boards” will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Penn State Extension educators will teach participants the basics of crafting a visually appealing and delicious charcuterie board. Participants will practice making condiments from scratch and assembling a board that can serve as a fun family meal or an impressive appetizer. To register, visit https://extension.psu.edu/ lets-cook-charcuterie-boards.

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Gilbert remarked. WOW programs can be one-time sessions or multiweek initiatives, depending on the topic. T he program is selffunded through grants and proceeds from Goodwill retail stores. Recently, Sen. James Malone awarded a $100,000 state grant to the program at Goodwill’s store and donation center in Elizabethtown. “I’m proud to have helped secure funding for a program that empowers people to achieve financial health by teaching them how to budget and manage their resources,” Malone said. “Goodwill’s WOW program meets people where they are through partnerships with organizations, like the Lancaster County Prison, to end cycles of poverty and give people a hand up into a better future.” Since its inception about three years ago, WOW has reached more than 2,000

Blue Rock Heritage Center, 2251 River Road, Washington Boro, will host the inaugural Decoy and Waterfowl Show on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. indoors and outdoors at the Blue Rock Heritage museum. Vendors will sell antique decoys, carvings, and art, and there will be special exhibits and demonstrations. Food trucks will be on-site. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.bluerockheritage.org.

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homeschool co-ops, residents of homeless shelters and domestic violence shelters, schools and more. “ W hatever the group wants, we can design our program to fit their needs,” Gilbert remarked. And WOW is always working to expand its repertoire of services. This fall, Gilbert is launching a new series of tech literacy courses, focused on how to use programs like Microsoft Word and Excel. She’ll bring a handful of laptops, a WiFi hotspot, a projector and a screen to provide the classes. “We don’t want anything to be a barrier to us coming in and doing a program,” she said. WOW has also begun offering programs focused on AI, the first Goodwill in the country to do so, Gilbert said. “We’re working on breaking down the barrier of being scared or intimidated to use AI,” she said. “We talk about safety and privacy. We break it down so people can see how easy it is to use AI.” While some people may think AI is a topic suited for businesses or people in the tech industry, it can be a helpful tool for anyone, she said. “ We have a pro g ram called ‘AI at Home,’ where we show people how they can use AI for things like making a meal plan, setting a grocery budget, help with their résumé or creating an exercise routine,”

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individuals throughout 22 counties in southcentral Pennsylvania. Gilbert hopes to impact even more people in the future. “A lot of people want to learn more about financial literacy or have a retirement plan or learn to invest or build an emergenc y fund, but they don’t have a plan to do that, and nothing moves forward,” she said. “Take the first step and reach out to me, and I’ll take it from there.” To learn more about WOW, contact Gilbert at tgilbert@yourgoodwill.org, call 610-858-5137 or visit www.yourgoodwill.org/ services/wow.

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COLUMBIA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 360 Locust St. in Columbia, Rev. David C. Powers, phone: 717-684-6271, Sunday Morning Worship 10am. Handicap accessible. 4th Street Cafe Coffeehouse 1st & last Sunday @5pm with community meal. Free Clothing Bank Mondays 9-11am & Tuesdays 5-7pm.

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. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH: Sixth & Locust St., Columbia. Pastor: Rev. Richard Whitesel. In-Person Worship Schedule: Wed. 10:15 am, Sun. 10:15 am. Sunday service is also available on Facebook live & YouTube. Holy Eucharist at all services. Handicap accessible. Meals on Wheels ministry 717-684-4244, church office 717-6842763. www.stjohnscol.org

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH: 243 Hellam Street in Wrightsville. (717-252-2417) Sunday morning service at 9:15am with Holy Eucharist. Handicap accessible. We can be found on Facebook.

WRIGHTSVILLE HOPE UM CHURCH: 404 Hellam St. Wrightsville, PA. Come and worship with us Sunday mornings at 9 AM. We offer a traditional service with children’s service downstairs after the children’s chat with the pastor. Come join us to praise God in word and song.

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

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Healing O ur P lanet (HOP) will hold a program on Friday, Sept. 25, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Community Mennonite Church of Lancaster, 328 W. Orange St., Lancaster. Attendees should use the entrance on Concord Street. Rep. Izzy Smith-Wade-El will speak about creating kindness and unity in local communities. In addition, Michael Mantooth, tribal historian from the local Conestoga-Susquehannock tribe and director of projects at Lancaster Clean Water Partners, will speak about kindness to and healing of the natural world from a Native American perspective. Mantooth will speak about Native American cultural practices and connection to the environment, and how all people are interdependent

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and interconnected to their ecosystem. HOP is a local organization committed to creating kindness and unity in local communities and kindness and healing for the environment. The group holds gatherings on the fourth Friday of every month.

Now.” Rock concert-style lighting will be used. After the concert ends, attendees may head one floor down to Commons on Vine for a Bohemian-style birthday celebration honoring the LSO and Freddie Mercury, who also would have turned 80 this year. The event will feature dancing, drinks, an Englishstyle supper featuring some of Freddie’s favorite foods, and cake. To purchase tickets, visit www.lancastersymphony .org/the-music-of-queen or call the box office at 717-291-6440.

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The Lancaster County Art Association (LCAA), 149 Precision Ave., Strasburg, has issued a call for artists to participate in the 90/90 Challenge on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 9 and 10. The event is planned in celebration of LCAA’s 90th anniversary. A r t ist s w ill b e chal lenged to complete an artwork of their choice in 90 minutes or less. There will be six sessions over the two days.

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LSO to Perform the Music of Queen The L ancaster Symphony Orchestra will kick off its 80th anniversary season with “The Music of Queen” on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 7 p.m. inside Freedom Hall at the Lancaster County Convention Center, 25 S. Queen St., Lancaster. Broadway and West End singer Mig Ayesa will be featured alongside the LSO and a full rock band. They will present conductor and arranger Brent Havens’ orchestrations of Queen tunes such as “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Will Rock You,” and “Don’t Stop Me

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There is a fee to participate in a session, and an artist may register for multiple sessions. Members of the public may attend for free and vote for their favorite artist. The winning artist of each session and the Best of Show winner will receive cash prizes. The deadline to register is Monday, Oct. 5. For more information, visit www.lcaaonline.org or call 717-687-7061.

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As Prisby explained, the weekend will feature more than 50 events throughout the region. “In the Columbia area, there are walking tours discussing the region’s Underground Railroad history, a film screening, a wildlife animal rehab program to inform folks on what to do if they find an injured animal, rail trail bike rides and lots of hikes,” she said. A dditional activities include r iver paddling and boat tours, overnight backpacking trips, nature journaling and field sketching workshops, yoga and a mushroom identification walk. Evening programming includes a keynote dinner on Friday at John Wright Restaurant and a Saturday social at Columbia Kettle

September 25 & 26 Friday 9AM-9PM Saturday 7AM-3PM

• Main Auction • Baked Goods • Farmers Market • Heifer Auction • Pole Barn Auction • Quilt Auction • Coin Auction • Silent Auction • Arts & Crafts • Special Features Auction • Camping Available

49th Anniversary

Lebanon Valley Expo 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon, PA

• Breakfast & Food Stands • Theme Basket Auction • Children’s Store, Auction & Activities • Chicken BBQ Dinner • Chicken Pot Pie • Car, Truck & Tractor Show • Pony Rides & Barrel Train • Candy Drop

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Disaster Relief Auction

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The purpose of our organization is to conduct an annual auction event fundraiser to support the work of Brethren Disaster Ministries which includes: Rebuild Program, Children’s Disaster Services, and Global Response. See more details at brethren.org.

Friends of Kreutz Creek Library

Works, which is brewing a special beer for the weekend, with proceeds benefiting KTA. “ K e y s to n e H i k i n g & Outdoor Weekend invites folks to get outside and explore the Susquehanna Riverlands Conservation Landscape in Lancaster and York counties,” Prisby said. “The Susquehanna is one of the oldest rivers in the world, and it has played a key role in shaping the region’s history, identity and landscape.” KTA has held a fall hiking weekend since its inception in 1956. This is the third year the organization has organized a weekend of activities beyond hiking in an effort to welcome more people outdoors. Prisby explained that Pennsylvania has eight designated Conservation Landscapes, including lands owned by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. The Susquehanna Riverlands Conservation Land-

Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity will host a party and fundraiser celebrating its 40th anniversary on Thursday,

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you’re new to hiking, we love welcoming folks out on trails with us and helping people find others to get outside with.” Adding a fourth day to the event this year offers participants an opportunity to come early and take part in hands-on stewardship events or spend a night backpacking on the Mason-Dixon Trail. People are invited to come for one or all four days of the festivities, and about half of the activities are appropriate for families with children. Details of each activity note if the event is good for children, accessible or dog friendly, Prisby said. Registration is required for all events, and she noted that events fill up quickly, so early registration is encouraged. Registration will close on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 8 a.m. For a full list of activities, registration information and more, visit www.kta -hike.org/khow2026.html.

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scape is roughly the five miles on either side of the Susquehanna River in Lancaster and York counties. “This is our second time in the Susquehanna Riverlands Conservation Landscape, and the decision to return largely was based on enthusiasm from program partners we worked with in 2024, asking to bring the event back to the region,” Prisby remarked. “When the event was here in 2024, there were great reviews from attendees and those that offered activities during the weekend.” Based in Harrisburg, KTA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building , maintaining and protecting hiking trails across Pennsylvania while promoting responsible use of the state’s natural resources. “If you’ve been hiking for a while, there’s a good chance you’ve walked down a trail that Keystone Trails Association has helped maintain,” Prisby said. “If

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Oct. 1. The event will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Hotel Rock Lititz, 50 Rock Lititz Blvd., Lititz. The celebration will feature live music from The Eighties Club band, plus food and drinks and an opportunity to revisit Habitat’s past, learn about present projects, and see what is possible in the future. Attendees are encouraged but not required to wear ‘80s-style attire. Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity, originally known as Lancaster Area Habitat for Humanity, was founded by members of the Highland Presbyterian Church in Lancaster and officially began its mission to build affordable homes, community, and hope on Oct. 1, 1986. The Lancaster and Lebanon Habitat affiliates merged in 2016 to form Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity. Over the course of four decades, Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity has built 300 homes, enabled hundreds of people to become first-time homebuyers, served more than 330 fam-

ilies, and worked alongside thousands of volunteers, donors, and community partners. Notable achievements in the organization’s history include the completion of the Emerald Valle y Build - 70 new homes in the southwest corner of Lancaster city; the renovation of the Wooden Nickel Tavern into Habitat’s first official headquarters; and the establishment of the Lancaster Habitat ReStore, the fourth-ever ReStore. In 2026, Habitat has celebrated its 40-year history of building alongside the community by unveiling a new mural at the Lancaster Habitat ReStore; hosting a “40 for 40” volunteer event at the new five-unit Linden Street Build in Columbia; and sharing photos, stories on milestone moments, and memories from past staff members, volunteers, and Habitat homebuyers on its blog and social media channels. For more information about Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity, visit w w w. l a n c a s te r l e b a n o n habitat.org.