Manheim Township townlively.com
DECEMBER 4, 2024
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XL • NO 27
Holidays bring out best in Township residents Township Police Department and members of the Manheim Township Fire espite its long and storied history, Rescue squad will also be on hand collectTownship’s Holiday Open House ing toys and nonperishable food items for is not, in many ways, a traditional Lancaster Toys for Tots. The drop-in event is free to attend, and holiday celebration. “(The Holiday Open House) is an enjoy- everyone is invited. Cookies, cocoa, coffee able family event that kicks off the holiday and candy canes will be provided free of charge. season,” said Harry Norton, “ I t ’s n o n d e n o m i n a the Manheim Township Rectional,” said Norton. “It’s a reation and Park Planning “It’s good to be celebration of community Department’s adult and connected to and family.” family program manager. your community. Entertainment-wise, the “It’s a fun, festive family Holiday Open House will event, and it’s always been That really is feature a youth program that way. It’s a great small the reason for per for mance by Dance feel that creates ambiance. everything.” Sations beginning at It’s a little more laid back 1:05 p.m.; sleight of hand, than some of our events. tricks and illusions from It’s a chance for families to come together and enjoy time together.” Eddy Ray Magic beginning at 1:45 p.m.; The department will host the 45th and a choral presentation by the Manedition of its annual Holiday Open heim Township High School Troubadours House from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 2:30 p.m. Santa Claus is expected to at Stauffer Mansion, 1241 Lititz Pike, arrive at 1:15 p.m., riding on Manheim Lancaster. Members of the Manheim Township Fire Rescue’s new fire truck. BY JEFF FALK
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See Holiday Open House pg 8
BY JEFF FALK
Lititz Academy of Dance explores talents. The academy’s CoJoMotion Dance Company develops talents. “A Season for Wishes” provides an opportunity for talents to be combined for greater good. “I hope (the student performers are) learning joy from helping others and taking their God-given talents and doing good for others,” said Lisa Kalinowski, creative director for CoJoMotion Dance Company’s
“A Season for Wishes” show and owner of Lititz Academy of Dance. “I think most of us, and children, think they can’t make a difference. But when you have so many hearts come together for good, miracles can happen. There are so many pieces, and everyone has their role. I can’t believe it’s been 20 years. That’s a lot of miracles.” Lititz Academy of Dance’s CoJoMotion Dance Company will present its 20th annual “A Season for Wishes” performance on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 6 p.m. See “A Season for Wishes” pg 2
Lancaster Lions’ roar of service felt throughout city BY JEFF FALK
Service clubs can be like social clubs. Service clubs promote camaraderie and fellowship and create colleagues and collaborators. Throw in a little time, and those relationships can develop into friendships. Lancaster Lions Club (LLC) is one of the oldest organized service clubs in Lancaster County. “We have a lot of members who have been there a very long time,” said Bill Crabtree, a 40-year Lion who’s currently Gathering around a washer/dryer unit donated to Anchor in his second term as LLC’s president. Lancaster by the Lancaster Lions Club are (back, from left) Lion Bill Crabtree, Anchor Lancaster executive director Patty Eastep, “So we’ve gotten to know each other Lion Carolyn French, Lion Dan Snyder, Lion Rebecca Williams See Lancaster Lions pg 8 and (front) Lion Kevin Anderson.
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Empathy fuels CoJoMotion Dance’s “A Season for Wishes”
Visitors to last year’s Holiday Open House pose for a photo opportunity.