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APRIL 16, 2025
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
Auction and Family Fun Days will benefit school BY CAT SHANNON
Young stars can set sail in “Steven the Pirate” BY CAT SHANNON
and sell a product in the month leading up to the auction. Each product is then auctioned off at the event, Kosydar explained. Personalized class projects up for auction will include a fire pit, a raised garden bed, a tile birdbath, class photo books, outdoor yard games and charcuterie boards. Special experiences with Manheim Christian Day School staff will also be part of the auction on Friday.
Youths ages 10 to 18 are invited to brave the high seas and audition for “Steven the Pirate: The Real Story.” The musical, based on the song “Steven the Pirate” by local singer-songwriter Steven Courtney, will be performed in Manheim in July. Auditions will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, in the Millen Room a t T h e J u n c t i o n C e n t e r, 1875 Junction Road, Manheim. Written by Steven and Taylor Courtney, the show follows the adventures of the title character, a clever and compassionate pirate captain who, along with his lovable crew, takes on Captain Lemean in a race for a legendary treasure. “Along the way, Steven uses ingenuity, teamwork and kindness to overcome challenges like tricking rival pirates, solving tricky riddles, dealing with mischievous monkeys and even escaping from a sinking island,” Steven said. “At its heart, the story emphasizes that true treasure is found in friendship, courage and helping others.” To audition for the musical, students should prepare a short song of their choice -
See Auction pg 9
See “Steven the Pirate” pg 8
The Manheim Christian Day School Benefit Auction and Family Fun Days will feature items created by students.
pretzels on Saturday only. Friday’s activities will include a welcome ceremony at 6:30 p.m., followed by class projects and special experiences that will be auctioned off beginning at 7 p.m. Class projects from each grade, including the “Seed to Sow” project completed by fourth-graders, will be featured. For the fourthgrade project, students use a set amount of money to create
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include Country Gal Catering, which will serve hamburgers, hot dogs, mozzarella sticks, onion rings, fried pickle spears and fresh-squeezed lemonade; Mill 72 Bake Shop & Café, serving coffee, specialty drinks, baked goods and soup; The Fry Shack, serving egg sandwiches on Saturday morning, chicken tenders and french fries; and Old Road Pretzels, serving soft pretzels and stuffed
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ome out to enjoy bidding on lots of great merchandise, delicious food and fun kids’ activities while supporting Christian education,” said Jen Kosydar, events coordinator for Manheim Christian Day School. She invites people to the school’s 49th annual Benefit Auction and Family Fun Days, which will be held on Friday and Saturday, April 25 and 26, at the school, 686 Lebanon Road, Manheim. The festivities will begin on Friday with a pork barbecue dinner available for dine-in or drive-through pickup from 3:15 to 6:30 p.m. The meal will include Peters’ BBQ pulled pork, a baked potato, applesauce, a pickle, a homemade roll, a dessert and a drink. Advance tickets may be purchased by calling the school at 717-665-4300. Limited meals will be available on the day of the event. At 4 p.m. on April 25, a silent auction will begin, and it will run through noon on April 26. Along with the barbecue, the event will feature a variety of food for purchase. “New this year are various food trucks,” Kosydar shared. “We’ll continue to serve milkshakes and soft-serve ice cream.” Par ticipating vendors will
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