Manheim Central SERVING OUR COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
JULY 30, 2025
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Manheim Will Host National Night Out BY CAT SHANNON
PLEIN AIR QUICK DRAW Presented by Mount Joy Area Historical Society
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hen National Night Out began more than 40 years ago, it stemmed from a mission to strengthen relationships between the police and community members. That goal has not changed over the decades, and when Manheim participates in the annual event, people will have the opportunity to meet and greet first responders in a casual setting. Manheim will hold its National Night Out from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 5, at the Manheim Farm People enjoy a previous year’s National Night Out in Manheim. Show complex, 502 E. Adele Ave. community,” said Sara Lucky, Man- evening where you can meet your “We are hoping to provide a heim Borough Police Department local first responders and more.” relaxed and positive atmosphere office staff member. “The families She noted that Manheim has that allows us to strengthen in the Manheim community are been holding the event for several partnerships with the Manheim invited to join us for a fun-filled years as a way to introduce visitors
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Mount Joy
Manheim is a community that’s known for its agricultural impact, and students from Manheim Central High School underscored that reputation when they competed in the PA FFA State Convention held at Penn State University’s main campus in June. Five teams competed, as well as seven individual students, for a total of 27 Manheim FFA members attending the convention. Three teams - Agricultural Mechanics and Technology,
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Step Back in Time at a Picnic BY CAT SHANNON
The community picnic hosted by Jerusalem Church is some old-fashioned fun - literally. The church has been holding the event since the 1800s. This year’s picnic will take place on Saturday, Aug. 2, at the Penryn Church Grove on Picnic Grove Road in Penryn. “We encourage people to come check us out for a little step back in time,” said Chad Eberly, picnic coordinator. “The picnic hasn’t changed much in the over 150 or so years we have held it. The food is all homemade, a cheap meal to feed your family and in a unique outdoor setting. There is a kids’ stand where small toys may be purchased; a playground for the kids to use; and plenty of space to sit and enjoy a nice evening of live music, food and fellowship.” Prior to the picnic, which will begin at 4 p.m., people may pick up homemade chicken corn soup, available for takeout beginning at 8 a.m. until sold out. Attendees should bring their own quart containers. “The picnic goes from approximately 4 to 8 p.m. for a sit-down meal,” Eberly said. “Just find a seat and look for someone in a blue Jerusalem shirt to wait on you.” The menu will include chicken corn soup, hamburgers, hot dogs, cakes, pies, ice cream and drinks. “This year, we will also allow to-go purchases of soup during the picnic,” Eberly noted. Picnicgoers are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and sit under the trees in the grove to enjoy live music, which will begin at 4:30 p.m. “One of our church members is a part of Lancaster Marimba See Picnic pg 2
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