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heck out a performance by Darci Lynne, and you never know what might come out of her mouth - or, more accurately, her sidekicks’ mouths. Darci, a ventriloquist and singer who won “America’s Got Talent” in 2017, will bring her “Growing Pains” tour to The Junction Center, 1875 Junction Road, Manheim, on Friday, Sept. 18, and Saturday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m. Darci was just 12 years old when she won the national talent competition, impressing the judges with her unique, high-energy performances, featuring her puppet friends Petunia, Oscar, Edna and more. Her upcoming local shows mark a return to The Junction Center, where her first time through proved so popular that the venue had to add a second night to accommodate fan interest.
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See Voices pg 2 Ventriloquist Darci Lynne will perform at The Junction Center.
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Calling all crafters - and all foodies. The Auxiliary of Pleasant View Communities, 544 N. Penryn Road, Manheim, is seeking vendors for the 2026 Auxiliary Craft Bazaar, and the group has also released a new cookbook. The bazaar is set for Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tables are available for a fee, with the money supporting the needs of residents at the community, including those in health care.
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“We have been open for 10 years, yet we seem to be one of Mount Joy’s best kept secrets,” said Lynn McCleary, president and co-founder of Dog Park Mount Joy (DPMJ). “For 10 years, Dog Park Mount Joy has offered more than a doggie playground. It is a place where dogs gain confidence and shed stress, where members become confidants of one another, where families share the joy of happy dogs running and wrestling and where a stronger community grows, one wagging tail at a time.” As the park marks a decade of operation, the organization will hold several fundraisers to support its mission. “Although there is an annual membership fee to join Dog Park Mount Joy, landscaping alone costs more than $10,000 a year, and fundraisers help cover upkeep and improvement costs,” McCleary explained. Pack the Pub! will be held on Wednesday, July 8, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at McCleary’s Pub, 130 W. Front St., Marietta. Diners should inform their server that they are supporting Dog Park Mount Joy, and the organization will receive 10% of each check. “ We a re g ra t e f u l t o t h e McCleary’s team for this generous opportunity, and we hope to bring them many satisfied customers, old and new,” McCleary said. “This is an Open Mike Jam night, with the house band opening and other musicians showing off their musical stuff. Dogs are not invited, but they will enjoy leftovers.”
See Crafted pg 3 A previous year’s Pleasant View Communities Auxiliary Craft Bazaar
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