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Theater Troupe “Promises” an Entertaining Production

BY GEORGE DEIBEL

Amessage mixed with humor.

It’s the kind of production for which the Promise Players have become known.

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

Promise Players’ productions frequently sell out. Reservations

are strongly encouraged. Seating is general admission on a firstcome, first-served basis and will

be available at the door if there is space. Tickets are paid for at the door. Children under age 5 will be

BY GEORGE DEIBEL

Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning (CHS) is not designed only to benefit young students.

The mission is to assist the entire family with a “two-generation approach,” said Jessica Bailey, the director of the CHS New Danville Center, which is slated to open this summer.

It is primarily for students in the Solanco, Lampeter-Strasburg, and Penn Manor school districts.

“Our program does identify school districts that we prioritize that are near to each site,” said Bailey. “And the goal is that families not just go to school or live

Fundraiser Will Benefit Two Strasburg Groups

BY GEORGE DEIBEL

The Strasburg Community Parks Foundation and Strasburg Fire Company No. 1 have been a winning combination.

The two nonprofits are once again joining forces to host an event that will benefit both organizations.

The annual Bingo, Baskets & Beef BBQ fundraiser will be held Saturday, March 21, at the Strasburg Fire Company, 203 W. Franklin St., Strasburg. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m., and the bingo games will begin at 6 p.m.

There will be 10 regular games of bingo, and the winner will receive a cash prize. There will also be three special games with the first game’s prize being two tickets to Sight & Sound Theatre. The second special game’s prize will be cash, and the prize for the third special bingo game will be a gift certificate to Appel Valley Butcher.

The baskets have mostly spring and Easter themes, as well as home décor; candy, stuffed animals, and activity books for children; a smoothie blender; wine and chocolates; skin care, spring-themed plush throws; a bird feeding basket with bird bath that looks like a nest; bedding plants; baked goods; a gardening basket with tools; and a Summer Lemons Italian products basket. Three families got together and donated a “Gotta Love Strasburg” basket filled with gift cards to eight restaurants and shops in the Strasburg area.

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admitted for free. To make reservations, go to www.promiseplayers .org or call the church office at 717464-2050 on Mondays to Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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

The Lancaster County Art Association (LCAA), 149 Precision Ave., Strasburg, will host “Saving the Green,” a used art supply sale, through Sunday, March 15. The sale will be open on Thursdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m.

The sale will offer brushes, paints, frames, craft supplies, yarns, and more. The “Print Plus” section will sell a variety of giclees, silk screens, woodcuts, and etchings made by LCAA artists. For more information, visit www.lcaaonline.org.

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

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

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

Shawn Gollatz will be taking part in his fourth Promise Players production. “It’s my first musical, so being a tenor is a bit challenging

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

Several members of the cast recently joined the group. “About half the cast is new to shows with Promise Players,” said Dorothy. “This is their first time to act with us and first time to be exposed to us for some of them, so that’s always kind of fun and exciting.”

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

Mamie will portray Mary Magdalene. “I get to come on the stage

at one point in scene 11, and then I get to speak to the judge and talk about my experience with Jesus,” she said. “Then I have a solo.”

One of stage manager Marty Raine’s tasks is collecting props for the show. “The stage manager is the director’s right-hand man,” the Strasburg Township resident said. “Dorothy, as the director, makes all the decisions. I’m the one who has to remember and remind everyone when they forget. ... With a cast this big and with everything that’s going on, one of the challenges is just remembering it all. I have to keep track of 28 people and everything that 28 different people are doing.”

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

Group to Present Purimshpiel

The Shaarai Shpielers has slated its 27th annual Purimshpiel, “Tradition!”

The performance will take place on Sunday, March 8, at 1:30 p.m. at Congregation Shaarai Shomayim, 75 E. James St., Lancaster. Attendees should enter the building through the James Street doors.

In this year’s production, the 1964 Broadway musical “Fiddler on the Roof” meets the Book of Esther. There is an opening for a new queen,

and Hadassah, a Jewish 18-year-old, wants to apply, even though she knows that a Jewish woman has never been chosen and probably never will be. She changes her name to Esther, keeps her religion a secret, and wins the contest held to choose the queen. Meanwhile, Haman, the prime minister, convinces the king to issue a decree to kill all the Jews. Esther and her older cousin, Mordechai, who raised her, must save their

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The Herr and Stoltzfus families have announced the engagement of Jessica Herr of Lancaster to Mitch Stoltzfus of Atglen.

The bride-elect is the daughter of Eric and Melissa Herr of Lancaster. She graduated from Lampeter-Strasburg High School and from Penn State Berks in 2025.

The groom-to-be is the son of John and Zonya Stoltzfus of Atglen. He graduated from a homeschool program. A June 2026 wedding is planned.

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

The lead roles are played by Abigail Rackliffe as Hadassah/Esther; Josh Schwartz, Mordechai; Stu Blumenthal, King Ahashuerus; and Barry Shender, Haman. Also performing are Missy DePietro, Melanie DeSantis, Rebecca DeSantis-Randall, Tama Etra,

Roni Jevens, Elin Ketels, Ilene Kochel, Rachel Levine, C. Tyler Mandel, Lisa Miller, Rabbi Jack Paskoff, Elizabeth Rackliffe, Toby Reigart, Janine Riben, Elaine Rostolsky, Harvey Scolnick, Colleen Stameshkin, Sally Woodman, and Alice Yerman.

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

The performance is free and open to the public.

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Pioneers’ Punch Ticket to State Tournament

On Monday, February 23, Pioneers’ Carla Mann block Central’s Madelyn Gehman in a 38-36 victory during the PIAA District III Class 5A consolation semifinals round in Lampeter.

Lampeter-Strasburg’s Jillian Groff muscles her way to the hoop against Barons’ Carsyn Zeiset in a 38-36 win during the PIAA District III Class 5A consolation semifinals on Monday, February 23, in Lampeter.

Lampeter-Strasburg’s Isaiah Wilson (172) tangles up Dallastown’s Brody Carrozza during the PIAA District 3A Individual Championships on Friday, February 20, at Spring Grove.

During the PIAA District III Class 5A consolation semifinals, Lampeter-Strasburg’s Trinity Carter battles for the rebound against Manheim Central’s Lilah Walters in a 38-36 triumph on Monday, February 23.

Lampeter-Strasburg’s Addison Boyd outhustles Manheim Central’s Madelyn Gehman for possession of the basketball in a 38-36 win during the PIAA District III Class 5A consolation semifinals on Monday, February 23.

In Lampeter on Monday, February 23, Pioneers’ Lucy Boyd goes for the steal against Manheim Central’s Lilah Walters in a 38-36 victory during the PIAA District III Class 5A consolation semifinals.

Mennonite Life to Host Author Talk

Mennonite Life, 2215 Millstream Road, Lancaster, will present a talk by author Karl Landis in the Mennonite Life Community Room on Thursday, March 5, at 6:30 p.m.

Landis, an Anabaptist pastor, sociologist, and theologian, will discuss his

book “Inside Mennonite Life and Thought: Anabaptist Core Beliefs.” In the book, Landis considers the Mennonite faith through six core beliefs that inform the practices of various Anabaptist communities. The book also acknowledges that diverse cultural

Art Studio to Feature the Work of Tama Etra

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

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

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

She attended New York Technical College as a com-

mercial artist in 1978 and completed her bachelor’s degree at Springfield College in Massachusetts. Etra came to Lancaster in 2005.

Mulberry Art Studios is located at 19-21 N. Mulberry St., Lancaster. For more information and to schedule a private viewing, call the gallery at 717-295-1949.

settings affect how different groups live out these beliefs.

At the author talk, Landis will offer further insight into the book. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation. Attendees will also have a chance to purchase the book and have it signed.

The event is free, but registration is required. The presentation will also be livestreamed at www.face book.com/mennonitelife.

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or to register, visit www .mennonitelife.org/events or call 717-393-9745.

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“This will be the fifth time the Strasburg Community Park, the fire company, the Strasburg-area community and those who enjoy playing bingo will come together for an evening of fun,” said Barb Rathbone-Frank, who is the event chairperson. “We joined together to hold bingos starting in 2024. It was great to see how popular the events have become all to benefit two worthwhile nonprofits in the Strasburg area.”

She noted that bigger will be better. “The Strasburg Fire Company members have increased the seating

areas for our guests so we are now able to accommodate many more participants for a fun evening out,” Rathbone-Frank said. “All can come and enjoy a nice barbecue sandwich, soup and other refreshments before and during the event that are prepared by Strasburg fire police and firefighters and priced a la carte. The fire company members are great cooks, and this is an opportunity for them to raise funds needed to purchase a replacement tanker truck.”

This event will bring in funds beyond what was raised at the 51st annual Spring Donation & Consignment Sale in late February.

Rathbone-Frank said the Strasburg Fire Company responds to more than 200 emergency and fire calls each year, adding that the all-volunteer fire company serves Strasburg Borough and portions of Strasburg, Eden and Paradise townships.

Mike Lockard, Strasburg Fire Company’s chaplain and fire police captain, stated that the funds will be put to good use. “We’re still in need of funds to purchase a new tanker,” he said. “Our present tanker is 26 years old, and we’d like to retire it. The fire equipment manufacturer contacted us recently to let us know the tanker will be ready for us in the spring of 2027, which is one year ahead of what we anticipated.”

Lockard added that tankers are crucial because they are used to shuttle water to the main fire scene. “Tankers are especially important in fighting fires in rural areas,” he said. “When there is a major fire, more fire companies are needed to transport water to assist the fire company charge. We use our tankers when there are structure, barn and chimney fires.”

The Strasburg Community Park is a 12-acre nature park that features walking trails and native landscape plants. In the summer, the park hosts four family-friendly concerts that are free to the public within the park’s outdoor amphitheater. The park is located at 151 Precision Ave. in

Reading on the Rails Event Planned

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

Among the museum’s historic trains, children will hear stories about trains, railroads, and more and receive a sticker after each story. They may create a suitcase design using the stickers, along with crayons and other trimmings. Smilebuilderz For Kidz has supplied toothbrushes and travel-size toothpastes, and AAA Central Penn has supplied colorful luggage tags for the suitcases.

Readers will include Barry Kornhauser, assistant director of arts campus and community engagement at Millersville University; state Rep. Bryan Cutler; Regina Ahn, morning traffic and breaking news anchor; Esther McBride, librarian at Strasburg-Heisler Library; Fran Rodriguez, senior program officer at Lancaster County Community Foundation; and Patrick Morrison, director of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania.

Representatives from Keystone Pet Enhanced Therapy Services and Operation Lifesaver will be on hand throughout the day.

For more information about the museum, visit www.rrmuseum pa.org or call 717-687-8628.

4-H Club Sets Reorganizational Meeting

The Solanco 4-H Community Club will hold its reorganizational meeting on Monday, March 9, in the cafeteria at Solanco High School, 585 Solanco Road, Quarryville, from 7 to 8 p.m. Youths must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

The club will offer a variety of projects and will meet in the Solanco High School cafeteria at 7 p.m. on Mondays, April 13 and May 11. Members will also meet at the Martin Farm on Monday, June 29, followed by the club showcase on Monday, July 20, in the Family Life Center at Chestnut Level Presbyterian Church. A team of leaders will teach the necessary skills to complete the 4-H approved projects and prepare each member for competition in

county, regional, and state events.

For more information, contact Amy Rineer at scoutrineer6@comcast.net.

All 4-H programs are available to all youths between the ages of 8 and 18 before Jan. 1 of the current year. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations may contact Laura Rodgers at 717-394-6851.

Administered in Pennsylvania by Penn State Extension, 4-H is a community of more than 6 million young people across America learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills. To learn more, visit https://extension .psu.edu/4-H.

For more information on joining 4-H in Lancaster County, contact Laura Rodgers at the aforementioned number or LancasterExt@psu.edu.

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Servant Stage to Present

“You Can’t Take It With You”

Servant Stage will present the classic American comedy “You Can’t Take It With You” from Friday, March 6, to Sunday, March 22, at Lancaster Alliance Church, 210 Pitney Road, Lancaster. Written by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart in 1936, the Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy is a fast-paced celebration of family, love, and laughter.

ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH: 600 E. Penn Grant Rd., (Mailing: P.O. Box 635, Willow Street, 17584) 717-464-5683

Pastor: The Rev. Maureen L. Seifried Worship w/Holy Communion: Saturday Eve. 6 pm & Sunday 9:30 am. Livestreaming Visit: www.ascensionws.org

BETHEL CHURCH: 3716 Main Street, Conestoga. Sunday worship at 10:15 AM. Pastor: Jake Farnham. For more info, call 717-872-6755.

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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

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF STRASBURG : 101 South Decatur Street, Strasburg. Services: Traditional 8:30am., Contemporary 11am., Sunday School 10am. Nursery Care available. Facebook.com/StrasPres, StrasPres.org 717-687-6030

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH OF MILLERSVILLE *NEW Location & Service Time* Now located at 242 Bender Rd., Millersville Sunday Worship at 10am. Phone: 717-8724581 www.findgracehere.org

GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF WILLOW STREET: 212 Peach Bottom Rd., Willow Street. Pastor- Mike Sigman. Weekend Worship: 6pm Saturday, Contemporary; Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. Traditional; 9:15am & 11am Contemporary. Sunday Schl from infant-5th grade, meets simultaneously with the 6pm, 9:15 & 11am Worship Services. GCC Young Adults - Tues. 7 pm. Youth Ministry- Sun. & Wed. 6:30 pm. Numerous Small Groups. 717-464-5333 www.gccws.net info@gccws.net

LAMPETER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1101 Village Rd. Lampeter. Join us to worship our Lord during our in-person worship on Sundays at 8am (traditional service) & 10:30am (contemporary service). The 10am service is also livestreamed on our Facebook page. Sunday School for all ages at 9:10 am Ph: 717-464-4161 John Smith, Pastor E-mail: Lumcoffice@comcast.net Visit us online: www.lampeterumc.com

MT. EDEN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH: 1241 May Post Office Rd., Quarryville, (5 mi. South of Strasburg, 3 mi. North of 372). Rev. Margaret Rohnacher, Pastor. Sunday worship service 9:30 am. Limited handicap accessibility. 717-786-7565 mtedenlutheranchurch@gmail.com

PARKESBURG WORD OF FAITH CHURCH Sunday Service 10 am & Wednesday prayer at 7:30 pm - at 501 Lenover Rd., Parkesburg, PA 19365. Call 610-593-2277 www.parkesburgwordoffaith.org

PROVIDENCE CHURCH: 269 Cinder Road, New Providence. 717-786-5580. Family Worship Services at 9:00 & 10:45 AM led by Pastor Dwight Lefever. Handicapped Access. Visit us online at www.provchurch.net for more information and church updates. Livestreamed services during both worship hours.

REFTON BIC CHURCH: 110 Church St., Refton, Scott MacFeat, Jr. Lead, Pastor. Sunday Worship 10-11:15 am. We offer LIVESTREAM services via YouTube, search “Refton Church”. Clothing Room: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 6:307:30pm. Rental Space available. Visit reftonchurch.org for more info. 717806-5812.

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WILLOW STREET UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 2723 Willow Street Pk., Willow Street. Pastor: Rev. Dr. Zachary C. Wooten. For more information: 717464-3462 or office@wsucc.com

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Set in New York in the 1930s, “You Can’t Take It With You” follows the Sycamore family, a household of artists, inventors, dancers, and dreamers who have embraced a life free from convention. When daughter Alice invites her very traditional Wall Street-employed fianc é and his parents to dinner, the evening quickly spirals into comic chaos as two different worlds collide. The play will be directed by

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

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

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

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Strasburg, adjacent to the Strasburg Borough Complex, Lancaster County Art Association, Strasburg-Heisler Library and Sunshine Corners Daycare. This fundraiser will provide the financial support needed for continued maintenance and improvements at the park.

“The Strasburg Community Park’s stage and information kiosk are in need of staining,” said Justin Teleley, who is the president of the Strasburg Community Parks Foundation. “These wooden, post, and beam structures are very

attractive and rustic in appearance. They complement our park’s native landscape and our community’s surrounding agricultural land. Staining is needed every five to six years to preserve the wood. It’s hoped that we’ll have a successful bingo and (giveaway) basket event so we can get painters scheduled to do the staining as soon as possible.”

For more information call 717572-6830, visit the park’s website at www.strasburgcommunitypark.org or search for “Strasburg Community Park” on Facebook.

Church Posts First Friday Organ Concert

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

bauer, and Paul Fey. The program will conclude with “Sonata da Chiesa” by the late Gordon Young, who previously served as organist at First Presbyterian Church. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the church office at 717-397-5149.

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in the area, but they could be getting an education in the area themselves or just working in the area to qualify for a program. Those are the three school districts that we focus on.”

The New Danville Center, located at 393 Long Lane, Lancaster, is accepting applications. Catherine Hershey Schools are for students between the ages of 6 weeks old and 5 years old and operate yearround. Go to www.chslearn.org to register or for more information.

“We’re considered an early childhood education facility,” Bailey said, noting that the New Danville location is hoping to welcome 100 students from low-income or underresourced families. “We really look to support families to make sure that they are thriving when they leave our program. Our big goal and our big mission is to help the entire family. Not only do we provide that early childhood education and care for students during the day, but we’re also providing support for our families, (finding) resources for them to help families set goals, and to really support them to be in a position where they are making the most out of all that they can.”

No closing date for applications has been established. “We do work through our application process here in the start of the new year,” Bailey said. “We’re accepting applications for our families, and we’d love to be able to see families all throughout our three districts applying. Once they fill out their application, we will be connecting with them and following through with the process until we’ve been able to determine the appropriate amount of students to be able to fill our building.”

Bailey stated that the application process is straightforward.

“There’s an online registration where we would ask for some information that comes to our admissions department,” she said.

“From there, we would reach out with phone calls and connections in person to be able to make sure we have the most up-to-date, most accurate information to be able to make the best decision for our families. Since we do have to make certain qualifications, we do make sure we really have those deep conversations with families to ensure our process is just.”

Catherine Hershey Schools is a nonprofit organization and a subsidiary of the Milton Hershey School. “That’s part of where we come from and the long line and legacy of the Hersheys and all that they created,” Bailey said. “A lot of people aren’t familiar with the fact that Milton Hershey owned a candy company here in Lancaster. That’s part of the reason we’ve opened in Dauphin County, and Lancaster is really to build on the heritage and the legacy that both Milton and Catherine left in those areas. It’s exciting to be able to do that.”

The New Danville location will be the fourth Catherine Hershey School and the first in Lancaster County with more to follow. “Currently we have three operational centers in Dauphin County,” said

Bailey. “Our first to open was in Hershey, the second was in Harrisburg, and our third one opened just this year in Middletown. We have our first site in Lancaster, us here in New Danville, and then following us will be a site in Elizabethtown and a site in Lancaster city, hopefully by 2027.”

Bailey stated that Catherine Hershey Schools’ subject matter is a draw “We focus on a play-based curriculum,” she said. “Kids need play at this age, and we all hear in the education world how that trickle-down effect of development and skills has an effect on our youngest generation. We really focus on that play-based (curriculum), leaning into children’s interests and creating projects that are meaningful to them that they can explore throughout their time here.”

A key objective is preparing students for the rest of their schooling. “Our goal is to get them ready for kindergarten, and ‘ready’ for each child is a little bit different,” said Bailey. “Some children are ready and raring to go with more information, and some kiddos just need to learn how to exist in their own beautiful space. We have the opportunity to build and create that and really support the children individually and also make sure the families know how to support their children individually, which is really a key part too.”