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MARCH 22, 2023
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LIX • NO 46
A symphony for students BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
In the beginning of March, Piggy Hill Art Studio, 2 S. Decatur St., Strasburg, kicked off The Orchestra Sings program for students to learn about classical music. Students meet every Friday at the studio to learn about different composers, classical instruments and orchestral concerts. The program will conclude with an interactive concert at McCaskey High School on Tuesday, May 16.
The Orchestra Sings is a music education program offered by Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute, which provides the curriculum to students across the country. The program is geared toward students in fourth through sixth grades; however, some younger students with previous musical experience are enrolled as well. Piggy Hill Art Studio has opened the classes to homeschooled children in addition to those in public or private school. See Orchestra Sings pg 5
Children participate in last year’s Easter egg hunt.
Easter egg hunt to return to LUMC BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
ow that spring is right around the corner, many family favorite traditions are returning alongside the greenery and blooming trees throughout the county. One such tradition is Easter egg hunts, and one of these will be held on Saturday, April 1, at 10 a.m. at Lampeter United Methodist Church (LUMC), 1101 Village Road, Lancaster. The rain-or-shine event will be free to attend and open to children 12 years old and younger, and participants should bring baskets During the event, the children will be divided into four age groups. Each group will have its own egg hunt, snacks, refreshments and crafting activities and will begin the activities with a reading of a children’s Easter story. In the egg hunt activity, certain Easter eggs will have gold coins hidden in them; children who find one of these special eggs will be able to select a prize
the community. On Saturday, April 22, at 5 p.m., the church will host a paint night in its all-purpose room. Participants in the activity will each receive a canvas and follow a template to paint a landscape; adults will follow an advanced template to illustrate a waterfall, and children will paint a floral piece. Painters will then be able to bring their masterpieces home with them. There will be a set price for attendance, and light snacks and refreshments will be available. The funds raised from the paint night will be used for LUMC’s vacation Bible school expenses and the costs associated with the annual Harvest Festival. The vacation Bible school program, Camp VBS, will be held in June and will include a curriculum of original content written by the church’s youth director. LUMC will have a table at the Easter egg hunt for parents to sign their kids up for the program. For more information, visit www.lampeterumc.com.
Students learn about different classical instruments through The Orchestra Sings program.
Join author Robert Dugoni for a talk BY CATHY MOLITORIS
There’s an occupational hazard Mary Ann Steinhauer faces as the leader of the Council of Friends of Public Libraries. “People will stop me in the street and ask, ‘Are you having another author event?’” she said with a laugh. Thankfully for Steinhauer, the answer is “yes.” The Council of Friends will host awardwinning author Robert Dugoni on Thursday, April 13, at Calvary Church, 1051 Landis Valley Road, Lancaster. The event will begin at 11 a.m.
Dugoni is perhaps best known for his crime mysteries and legal thrillers. His Tracy Crosswhite police series has sold more than 8 million copies worldwide. Dugoni is also the author of the Charles Jenkins espionage series and the David Sloane legal thriller series. Additionally, he has written several standalone novels, including “The 7th Canon,” “Damage Control,” “The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell: A Novel” and “The World Played Chess.” Ticket holders for the April talk will receive a copy of Dugoni’s latest novel, “Her Deadly Game.” See Author talk pg 3
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at the end of the hunt. Prizes will include plush animals, kids’ science kits, coloring books, jump ropes, footballs, baseball bats, frisbees and baby dolls. LUMC has been hosting the annual egg hunt for decades. Many of the parents who take their children today attended the event when they were children. Last year, however, LUMC began to overhaul its activities for the event as a larger initiative to revamp the church’s programming. After welcoming several new members to the planning committee, the church shifted more of its focus to the children’s and youth ministry. “We’ve been focused on bringing younger families in,” said Sarah Short, a coordinator for the egg hunt and an LUMC member. “Last year was the biggest egg hunt that we’ve had to date. Over 300 people attended.” In addition to expanding existing events, LUMC is also introducing new fundraisers and activities for