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The Art of Quilting Thrives at Thrift Shop

BY FRANCINE FULTON

Ticket sales are underway for the third annual spaghetti dinner that will be presented by Christiana Historical Society (CHS) and the Christiana Fire Company on Saturday, Feb. 21, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the fire company, 214 S. Bridge St., Christiana.

The all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner, which is a benefit for both groups, will include spaghetti with sauce, homemade meatballs prepared by fire company members, salad, garlic bread, beverages and desserts. Takeout meals will also be offered.

It is recommended that dinners be purchased in

BY FRANCINE FULTON

While Country Gift & Thrift Shoppe is known as the place where shoppers go to find bargains on gently used items, the building also houses an upstairs quilt room where quilts are displayed for sale and where local volunteers work on projects during select quilting days.

Quilting days were held in January, led by quilt manager Pam Fredericksen of New Holland, during which 30 to 40 different Amish and Mennonite groups volunteered to quilt.

“They volunteer the whole day (to work on) personal (quilt) tops that people can consign with me,” Fredericksen explained. “I follow (the customer’s) directions. I interview them for about an hour and we talk about what they would like to see (such as) if they want colored thread or binding. The person that owns the quilt tops pays, and that generates money for the store, and it all goes to missions.”

Groups typically quilt during select days January through July, working on finishing products and stitching new quilts to sell in

WordUP to Offer Free Laundry Service,

BY FRANCINE FULTON

Based on the success of its initial participation in the Laundry Love program, WordUP Ministries will continue to offer the free service on the first Thursday of each month. As part of the initiative, those who visit the Gap Laundry, located at 5291 Lincoln Highway, on Thursday, Feb. 5, between 1 and 3 p.m. will be able to wash and dry their clothes free of charge.

The program began on Nov. 6 and was held again on Dec. 4. “For the first one, we just had a couple of people,” reported pastor Buck Mowday, noting the December event was well attended, attracting about 15 people. “For the second one … we did 51 loads of washing and drying in a twohour period.” He noted that the church also provided free pizza for attendees and coloring books for children.

In January, the event would have fallen on New’s Year’s Day, so the program did not take place. On Feb. 5, participants will be asked to sign in when they arrive, and they will be assigned a number. When they place their clothes in the washer and dryer, church members will provide the quarters.

The number of loads washed and other information will be reported to Laundry Love, a national nonprofit organization. According to www.laundrylove .org, the organization’s mission is to bring dignity and hope to people by helping them wash their clothes and bedding through volunteer-run events across the United States. Participants do not

Help Feed Chesco Campaign Completed

Partners from various Chester County organizations gather to celebrate the success of the Help Feed Chesco campaign.

The Chester County United Way, Chester County Community Foundation, The Alliance for Health Equity, and United Way of Southern Chester County have announced the conclusion of the Help Feed Chesco campaign, which surpassed its $200,000 goal and closed at $219,238 in support of the Chester

County Food Bank and neighbors facing food insecurity.

Launched in October, the collaborative campaign combined a $100,000 matching fund jointly contributed by the four organizations with widespread community participation to support the Chester County Food Bank during a time of heightened need.

Community Calendar

Feb. 7. Galentine’s Night Designer Purse Bingo

Presented as a fundraiser by Atglen Public Library

Octorara Primary Learning Center

87 Highland Road, Atglen, Doors will open at 5 p.m.; bingo will start at 6 p.m. Tickets purchased in advance will be discounted. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://ccls.libcal.com/event/15884340.

Feb. 7. Story Time

Atglen Public Library

121 Main St., Atglen, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Feb. 7 is “Take Your Child to the Library Day.” The special story time will focus on libraries and the joys of reading. A simple craft will also be available. Registration is required on the program calendar at www.atglenpubliclibrary.org.

Feb. 8. Church Services

Safe Harbor Baptist Church

478 Daleville Road, Cochranville. Sunday school is held at 10 a.m. followed by Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. The service features the King James Version of the Bible and traditional hymns. A Wednesday night prayer and Bible study is offered at 7 p.m. www.safeharborcochranville.org

Feb. 13. Bingo

Presented by the Parkesburg 250 Committee Parkesburg VFW

406 W. Fourth Ave., 6 to 8 p.m. A fee will be charged per game pack; bonus games will be available. Reserve a spot at Parkesburg250@gmail.com.

Feb. 19. The Historical Society of Salisbury Township Meeting

Corporate and foundation partners played a critical role in the campaign’s success, with support provided by The Essential Foundation (Aqua Pennsylvania), Brumbaugh Wealth Management, Comcast, the Di and Dallas Krapf Foundation, the Krapf Family Foundation, KTA Funding Hope Foundation, the Robert M. Price Memorial Foundation, QVC Group, TruMark Financial, and Venerable. Numerous individual donors also contributed to the campaign and demonstrated the community’s deep commitment to supporting neighbors in need.

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Salisbury Township Building

5581 Old Philadelphia Pike, Gap, 7 p.m. Don Faix will discuss the cemetery at St. John’s Episcopal Church. He will share his discovery of how the Cowan “mystery monument” was erected at the cemetery and provide an update on the restoration work completed at the cemetery.

Feb. 21. Pancake Breakfast

Presented by the Parkesburg 250 Committee Parkesburg VFW

Parkesburg, 8 to 10 a.m. Breakfast will include all-youcan-eat fruit, bacon or sausage, coffee and tea and pancakes. A fee will be charged per person.

The Community Calendar is a weekly feature of the Community Courier. Submit your meeting or event for consideration in writing at least two weeks prior to the event. Email submissions to ffulton@engleonline.com. For more information, call 800-800-1833, ext. 6018.

Remembering Joan Lorenz

Submitted by Leona Baker, Historical Society of Salisbury Township

It is with a heavy heart that we report the passing of Joan Lorenz, principal founder of the Historical Society of Salisbury Township.

A little more than 25 years ago, Joan’s fervent enthusiasm for history prompted her to accept the challenge to write “The History of Salisbury Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.” That enthusiasm encouraged others in the neighborhood, and soon many in the community were sharing family history, news articles and photographs, often volunteering to help with research.

One of the first paragraphs in Joan Lorenz’ 2002 book states, “I believe that the past is still with us, changed and converted, but turned into new configurations of land, families and institutions. It is the connections that need to be made with what we have been, what we are,

and what we will decide to be in this place.” The book has become the definitive history of Salisbury Township.

Joan’s interest in her adopted place of residence continued. She co-wrote several other books about the villages in the township and worked tirelessly to promote the society. Her ability to persuade business owners to share their wares at the annual gala, held at Salisbury Park in Gap, made that endeavor a huge success for the 10 years it was held. Eventually, changes in the park facilities rendered the gala impractical for that venue.

The success of the annual house tours was assured because of Joan’s vigorous attention to the history of each house, church or business. It is a dream of the society to begin house tours again.

Joan was one of the principal contributors to the book “Civil War Veterans Who Lived in

or Were Buried in Salisbury Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.” That comprehensive volume is consulted by people from all over the United States when researching local roots.

As the society grew, Joan stepped back to allow younger historians to carry on her early work, thus assuring that the early enthusiasm for township history would not waver. But she was still there when needed for advice and support.

In another section of the history book, Joan wrote, “Most of all, I want people to see the connections. Lives, land and livelihoods are inextricably woven to create the design of Salisbury Township. Each one of us who make the township our home has a sacred duty to know it, care for it, preserve it and make wise decisions about its use.”

Joan passed away on Jan. 4, leaving behind her loving family and hundreds of those whose lives were touched by

her gentle nature, her deep desire to equate with the past and her eagerness to do the research that keeps that past alive.

Joan’s steadfast belief in the importance of remembering the past continues to be the catalyst for the society’s activities. Joan dreamed of a museum to display the treasures of Salisbury Township’s past, and this year that will be accomplished, with an opening date set for spring.

Joan, we salute you with this gift, proof that your dream could become a reality.

Christ’s Home Earns Best Nursing Home Status

Christ’s Home has announced that it has been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2026 for Short-Term Rehabilitation in Pennsylvania by U.S. News & World Report. Since 2009, U.S. News’ annual

Best Nursing Homes ratings have assisted American families in need of either short-term rehabilitation or long-term care for themselves or a loved one.

Christ’s Home earned its U.S. News Best Nursing

Home status by achieving a rating of “High Performing,” the highest possible rating, for Short-Term Rehabilitation. U.S. News gives the designation of Best Nursing Home only to care facilities that satisfy U.S. News’

proprietary assessment of consistent performance in quality measures.

For more information on U.S. News & World Reports’ ratings, visit https:// health.usnews.com/ best-nursing-homes.

Giant Sponsors Feeding School Kids Initiative

The Giant Company, known locally as Giant and Martin’s, has announced the return of its annual Feeding School Kids initiative.

Marking its sixth year, customers at Giant, Martin’s and Giant Heirloom Market stores are invited to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar or convert their

CHOICE points into a donation for their local public school districts’ food programs now through Tuesday, March 31. To launch the program, the Giant Company will donate $100,000. Through Feeding School Kids, public school districts have been able to support meal programs and address food insecurity from

supplying backpacks with weekend food to clearing outstanding student lunch debt to building on-campus food pantries and establishing garden programs.

In 2025, for example, the Frederick County School District in Maryland put funds toward food costs for its Bright Futures weekend food pack program that feeds 1,500 kids each week;

YMCA Holds Holiday Cheer Drive

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) recently hosted its annual Holiday Cheer drive, calling on staff, members, donors, and community partners to provide holiday meals, gifts, and coats. Holiday Cheer recipients were invited to one of seven YGBW branches to experience a bit of holiday magic. Guests were treated to holiday music, snacks, and a holiday shop staffed by YGBW staff members and volunteers. Each family was able to shop for free among a selection of donated gifts

and also went home with a meal kit and a retail gift card.

YGBW’s Holiday Cheer program provided holiday gifts and meal kits to 788 local families, including 2,359 children, and offered 998 winter coats and 134 bikes and helmets to brighten the holidays.

Coats were provided by the Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation. Bikes were provided by Giving Bikes Back, and helmets were provided by Nemours Children’s Health. Snacks were provided by Herr’s, and holiday meal kits and other holiday gift items were donated by YGBW members, staff, and community partners, including businesses and group representatives from AccessLex Institute, STP Investment Services, Greater West

Chester Sunrise Rotary Club, Compass Training Solutions, Vanguard, Girl Scout Troop 4932, Constellation Network, and Constellation PowerLabs.

YGBW swim teams, youth sports teams, theater families, child care families,

the State College School District directed funding to cover student lunch debt and to rent a mobile refrigeration unit for its Summer Lunch program, serving nearly 7,000 meals; and the York Suburban School District used funds to cover food expenses for its Impact Pantry for one year, serving 70 families twice a month.

and Before and After Care Enrichment families also donated. The community also gave its time, with 155 volunteers joining YGBW staff members.

For more information, visit https://ymcagbw.org/ give/holiday-cheer.

Spaghetti Dinner

advance. There will be separate prices for people age 12 and up and for children ages 4 to 11. Tickets purchased in advance will be discounted. Tickets will also be available the door while supplies last.

Members of the Christiana Historical Society will have an information table set up during the dinner and will offer items for sale as well as information about membership. A slideshow will take place during the meal featuring historic photographs of Christiana.

Attendees will also have an opportunity to win gift baskets. “There will be at least 20 baskets to choose from for (people) of all ages,” said historical society member Patti Shrom of Gap. “Vintage Farm Girl Foodie donated a basket. They have bags of vintage mixes for cookies, bread and cakes. She has five different cookie mixes in the basket, plus cooling racks.”

Farm Market; the Gap Diner and Café; the Brass Eagle; Hidden Valley Self Storage, which has donated a “garage gadgets and gear basket”; and a young artists basket for children. CHS will offer a basket with a historical society mug and snacks.

The winners of the basket giveaway will be announced that evening. People do not

have to be present to win.

Girl Scouts from Cadette Troop 4673 will be on hand at the event offering cookies for sale and assisting with the dinner.

The basket drawing will benefit CHS; the fire company will benefit from a 50/50 giveaway. Proceeds from the food sales will be divided equally by the two organizations.

Also offered will be gift cards from Dutch-Way

LBC Posts Open House

Lancaster Bible College (LBC), 901 Eden Road, Lancaster, will host an open house for prospective high school students and their families from 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20. The free event will include tours of the campus, interactions with faculty members and current students, lunch in Olewine Dining Commons, the opportunity to experience a chapel gathering, visits to classrooms and athletics facilities, and more.

Christiana Fire Company is an all-volunteer fire company that serves Christiana Borough, Atglen Borough and Sadsbury Township. To learn more, visit www .christianafire.com.

CHS will use the proceeds for the ongoing restoration of the William Brinton house, located at 17 Green St. One of the programs offered at the location is

Saturday on the Porch, which features live music and a sale of beverages and snacks. “Saturday on the Porch will begin in April,” noted Shrom. “We already have our musicians lined up.”

Shrom encourages community members to attend Saturday on the Porch, as well as the upcoming spaghetti dinner. “It is a

community thing. People can get to know their neighbors,” she said.

To purchase spaghetti dinner tickets, visit https:// order.yourmenu.com/ christianafireco.

For more information about CHS and upcoming events, visit www.facebook .com/christianahistorical society or www.christiana historicalsociety.com.

Students and families can also ask questions about topics such as LBC’s commitment to biblical integration in every program; Division III Chargers sports teams; short-term and semester study-abroad programs; and student access to the Counseling & Care Center, academic mentoring, writing support, and accessibility services.

To reserve a spot, visit www.lbc.edu/openhouse.

AgConnect Presents Awards

AgConnect, the public-private partnership that supports farmers and agricultural businesses and promotes the value of farming within Chester County, has named fifth-generation mushroom grower Meghan Klotzbach as Farmer of the Year and Pennsylvania state Rep. John Lawrence as recipient of the Duncan Allison Distinguished Service to Agriculture award. At a presentation at Mother Earth Organic Mushrooms, Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz and Eric Roe joined the AgConnect Executive Advisory Committee, staff members, and guests in recognizing the two agricultural leaders.

Klotzbach, vice president of sales, marketing, and operations at Mother Earth Organic Mushrooms, was honored for her leadership in continuing a fifth-generation mushroom-growing legacy and advancing organic production in

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southern Chester County. At C.P. Yeatman & Sons Inc. and Mother Earth, LLC, her family’s century-old farm, Klotzbach has played a central role in modernizing operations, strengthening food safety and traceability, and expanding product

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The funding arrives as families across the county face increased hardship and more residents seek food assistance. Chester County Food Bank has increased its distribution by more than 2 million pounds, year over year.

In addition to financial support, the campaign encouraged the community to collect 10,000 pounds of food to help replenish shelves at local food cupboards, senior centers, schools, and partner agencies.

Every contribution, financial or food, helps strengthen food security for the more than one in 10 Chester County neighbors experiencing hunger. To learn more about the Help Feed Chesco initiative, visit www.helpfeed chesco.org. For those in need of food assistance, resources are available by calling 211 or visiting the Chester County Food Bank’s “Find Food” directory at www.chester countyfoodbank.org/ find-help/food-finder.

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offer developmentally appropriate classes for children ages three to five years.

• A choice of two and three-day programs available.

• New for Fall of 2026, now offering an afternoon Pre-K Class! 1:00pm-4:00pm

• A compassionate, caring, & Christ-centered environment.

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the store as well. The room is then closed to quilting in the fall and through December because it is used for the shop’s Christmas display. “The public can come in and watch, but no photographs,” noted Fredericksen.

The room includes several quilting frames that the volunteers can use while stitching. “We pin the quilts to quilting frames to keep tension,” noted Fredericksen. “I mark the quilts with pencil that washes out or white chalk if you can’t see the pencil on the dark fabric. They use quilting thread, which is stronger than regular thread. I give guidance on the design, and the ladies follow that. I leave plenty of notes.” Quilts of all designs and patterns are currently for

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sale in the quilt room. There is also a closeted area on the second floor where the more valuable quilts are displayed on hangers, as well as an area offering quilted pillows and quilted wall hangings.

“Quilts are beautiful. The artwork - the beauty - is the hand stitching,” said Fredericksen, noting that no two quilts are alike.

All proceeds from the sale of quilts, as well as other items sold in the store, benefit the humanitarian efforts of the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC). “All of the money goes to MCC,” Fredericksen said. “It is a wonderful store.”

Country Gift & Thrift Shop is located at 5602 Old Philadelphia Pike (Route 340), Gap. Offered

for sale at the store are antiques; books; bridal gowns; crafting supplies; housewares; jewelry; linens; toys; and clothing for men, women and children. Donations of gently used items are accepted year-round.

For more information, visit www.country

giftandthrift.com or www .facebook.com/Country GiftAndThrift. Those who would like to have the volunteers work on a quilt for them may contact the store at 717-768-3784 and ask for Fredericksen, who can also provide a schedule of quilting days.

need to show identification or personal information to receive help.

In addition to its Laundry Love services, the church is planning a “Soup for the Soul” event on Sunday, Feb. 22, at noon. The theme of the program is “Come Hungry, Leave Filled!”

Along with grilled cheese sandwiches, homemade soup will be offered, including tomato and vegetable. “Church members will make the soup,” Mowday explained. “It is open to the public and free. And it will take place at noon, right after the service.”

The Sunday service at WordUP is held at 10:45 a.m. A café is open prior to the service at 10 a.m. All events are open to the public.

WordUP held a similar program last October that featured a chili cook-off along with grilled cheese sandwiches. Mowday pointed out that WordUP started as Soup, Sandwich and Talk events that were held at the Gap Fire Company. Each program included a variety of free soups and sandwiches

with a short sermon. The programs were the predecessor to the creation of WordUP Community Ministries in 2018. WordUP is located at 160 Route 41, Gap, on the second floor of the Dutchland Inc. building. An elevator is available. For more information, visit www.wordupcommunity ministries.org or search for “WordUP Community Ministries” on Facebook. Those with questions may email buckmowday@ gmail.com.

Dog Rescue Sets Open House

Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue (DVGRR) will hold its monthly open house from 10 a.m. to noon at its Golden Gateway facility, 60 Vera Cruz Road, Reinholds, on Saturday, Feb. 14. The public is invited to meet the golden retrievers and other dogs that are available for adoption.

Admission is free. Staff

members will be on hand to answer questions, and food will be available for purchase. Photos are not permitted, and attendees should not bring other dogs to this event. For more information, contact info@dvgrr .org or 717-484-4799 or visit https://dvgrr. org/adopt/monthlyopen house/.

Department of Community Development Earns Recognition

Members of the Department of Community Development (DCD) include (from left) Lauran Rillstone, DCD’s community services/construction manager; Kelly Raggazino, CEO of Open Hearth Inc.; Cory Lovera, housing and community resource manager for Open Hearth Inc.; Rob Henry, administrator for the Chester County Partnership to End Homelessness; Emily Kopp, DCD’s lead street outreach team coordinator; and Hilary Haake, DCD’s data and street outreach team manager.

The Chester County Department of Community Development (DCD) has received international recognition from Built for Zero for its progress in reducing and preventing homelessness. The honor was recently presented at Built for Zero’s international conference in Denver, Colo.

DCD was recognized for achieving Quality Data for the Chronic Population, a milestone that reflects the county’s strong infrastructure for addressing homelessness. The metric recognizes communities that share a unified definition of ending homelessness; operate through a coordinated, countywide team; rely on real-time client-level data; prioritize equitable service delivery; and make targeted, data-informed housing investments.

Built for Zero also commended the department for expanding partnerships with new organizations and behavioral health providers, as well as for elevating the voices of individuals who have experienced homelessness in the county’s planning and decision-making processes.

Built for Zero is an international movement consisting of more than 100 communities committed to ending homelessness in a measurable, equitable, and sustainable way. The initiative supports communities

UDSF Announces Annual Gala

The United Disabilities Services Foundation (UDSF) will hold its annual gala on Thursday, April 30, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square, 25 S. Queen St., Lancaster.

The 2025 gala raised nearly $650,000, which provided crucial support for the organization’s mission of providing personal care and support services to older adults and people with disabilities.

Extra Innings After-Party through Tuesday, March 31, or until sold out; 10 winners will have the opportunity to attend the event with Kruk. Giveaway drawing tickets may be purchased at the UDSF corporate office, 2270 Erin Court, Lancaster, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays or at https://udservices .org/gala26.

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offerings. The farm became the nation’s first commercial mushroom producer to earn organic certification, and today all mushrooms grown are 100% organic. Klotzbach also leads extensive community outreach, hosts school groups, and advocates for the mushroom industry at the state and national levels.

in adopting shared goals, implementing proven methodologies, strengthening local homelessness-response systems, and collaborating across sectors to drive lasting change.

John Kruk, a threetime MLB All-Star and former Philadelphia Phillies first baseman and outfielder, will be the keynote speaker. As part of an exclusive Extra Innings After-Party, Kruk will participate in a fireside chat-style interview conducted by Eagles insider Dave Spadaro following the gala. The extra event will include photo opportunities with Kruk, an open bar, and light refreshments.

UDSF will sell giveaway drawing tickets for the

Winners will be chosen at random from the drawing, which will be livestreamed on Wednesday, April 1, on the “United Disabilities Services Foundation” Facebook page.

At the gala, attendees will enjoy a cocktail reception with passed hors d’oeuvres followed by a full-course dinner with an open bar. There will also be bidding opportunities on exclusive live and silent auction items.

For more information, visit https://udservices .org, email development@ udsfoundation.org, or call 717-682-5575.

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Lawrence was recognized for more than two decades of legislative leadership supporting Pennsylvania agriculture and championing the needs of Chester

County’s farmers. Lawrence, who represents the 13th Legislative District, has been a leading voice on the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee and has advanced policies to strengthen dairy transparency, protect the equine industry, support small processors, and preserve farmland. His commitment to agriculture stems from childhood experiences on his grandfather’s dairy farm, which shaped his understanding of the challenges facing family farms.

ENCOUNTER CHURCH: 300 Hideaway Drive, Quarryville, PA 17566 Sunday Service & Kid's Church held at 8:30 am and 10:45 am. Church e-mail: office@encounterchurchpa.org www.encounterchuchpa.org

Church phone: 717-786-2756

FAITH BIBLE CHAPEL: “Ordinary People Serving An Extraordinary God.” Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. (Children’s Service during Pastor’s Message). Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 6:30 p.m. We are located at 140 Bernard Ave., Cochranville. Pastor Scott Althouse 610-593-6333 fbchapel@zoominternet.net

GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH: Dedicated to the serious preaching & teaching of God’s Word. Traditional hymns & praise songs accompanied by guitar. Sunday Service 10:40am. 53 Hurley Rd, Parkesburg, PA 19365. 610-593-7123. www. gracecommunitychurch-parkesburg.com for messages, ministries and directions

HIGHLAND BAPTIST CHURCH: 1 EAST HIGHLAND RD., PARKESBURG PA 19365 610-857-1670 www.highland-bc.org Sunday Services: Sunday School for all ages 9:30 am, Morning Service 10:45 am (nursery is available), Prayer Service 4 pm Wednesday Youth programs 6:30-8:00 pm. Thursday Ladies Bible Study 10:00 am

IMPACT CHURCH: IMPACTING lives with the Hope of Jesus Christ. Sunday Gatherings at 9 am & 11 am. 101 East 1st Ave., Parkesburg. Pastor Mike Bailey. 610-857-3887. Visit us online at WWW.IMPACTPA.CHURCH

LITTLE BRITAIN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 255 Little Britain Church Rd., Peach Bottom (between 222 and 272). Sunday School Classes all ages 9:15 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Youth Groups for Elementary, Jr. High and Sr. High, Choir, Bell Choir, Small Groups. Rev. Thomas Milligan, 717-548-2266. Web site: www.littlebritainchurch.org E-mail: lbpc1732@gmail.com

MANOR PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA)

“Come find spiritual life in Christ for your family.” Cochranville: Rte. 926, halfway between Rte. 41 & Rte. 10. Rev. Daniel Henderson, Pastor. Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 am. Fellowship & Refreshments from 10:15-10:35 am. Worship with classes for infantsPre-K at 10:45 am Kidsworship for K5th is held during the sermon time. Youth Group for 6th-12th grades twice a month at 6:30 pm 610-869-2402. www.manorpresbyterian.com

MAPLE GROVE MENNONITE CHURCH: 549 Swan Rd., Atglen. 610-593-6658, Lead Pastor: Mike Clemmer, Music Minister: Matt Chambers. Sunday School 9am, Sunday Worship 10am, Children’s Church, Nursery. Youth Group Wed., 7pm. Christian Preschool. Visit us online at: www.maplegrovemc.com

MIDDLE OCTORARA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 1199 Valley Road Quarryville. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 AM; Blended Worship 10:30 AM. 717-786-3402 Visit us online at www.middleoctorara.org

MT. VERNON CHRISTIAN CHURCH: Growing Deeper, Reaching Farther. 1 Lighthouse Dr, Kirkwood. Pastor Tony Murrin. Sunday School- all ages 9am, Worship 10:00am. Handicap Access. Phone: 717-529-4102. Visit us online at mtvernonchristianchurch.com

PARKESBURG BAPTIST CHURCH: 103 West St., Parkesburg; 610-857-9135 Sunday service 10:30 AM Rev. Dr. Mark Stauffer pbc103west@gmail.com

PARKESBURG WORD OF FAITH CHURCH Sunday Service 10 am & Wednesday prayer at 7:30 pm - at 501 Lenover Rd., Parkesburg, PA 19365. Call 610-593-2277 www.parkesburgwordoffaith.org

ST. CHRISTOPHER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Where everyone can find a place to belong! 116 Lancaster Pike, Oxford. Sunday Holy Communion Services at 8:00 & 10:00 AM; 10:00 AM also live-streamed. When people warmly welcome you, you will know you have found a church home where you can come just as you are. The Episcopal Church is Catholic in the way we worship and Protestant in the way we think. You’ll find beautiful music, good preaching, and an inclusive community in which to worship God. YOU BELONG HERE! Check out St. Christopher’s website, YouTube, or Facebook for updates and links. Rev. Dr. Mary Ann Mertz rector@stchrisoxford.org 610-932-8134 www.stchrisoxford.org

UPPER OCTORARA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (EPC): 1121 Octorara Trail (on Rt. 10 a mile south of Rt. 30), Parkesburg. Christ-centered, Handicapped accessible. Sunday School all ages 9:30 am (Sept-May). Sunday Worship (Blended style) 10:30 am. Youth Group & a variety of adult groups. Dana J. Smith, Pastor. (610)857-5787 www.uopc-epc.org Find us on Facebook. Christian Preschool: (610)857-0236

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Sweet Charity Event Planned

The Chester County Community Foundation (CCCF) will host Sweet Charity, a fundraiser featuring food, fun, and philanthropy, on Tuesday, March 3, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at Downingtown Country Club, 93 Country Club Drive, Downingtown.

Chester County caterers, restaurants, and bakeries will participate in a

dessert competition. The event will also include appetizers and a beverage bar, and attendees are invited to dress in business attire.

The fundraiser will support CCCF’s mission to connect people who care with causes that matter.

To purchase tickets or sponsor the event, visit https://tinyurl.com/ sweet-charity-cccf.

NOTICE of PUBLIC SALE

Gap Self Storage, LLC

Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026

80 Route 41 Beginning at 10 a.m. Gap, PA 17527 717-442-3030

Gap Self Storage, LLC, in order to satisfy its statutory lien pursuant to 73 P.S. 1901 et seq., will sell at PUBLIC SALE all the personal property stored in its facility, placed by:

Unit #205 stored by: Kimberly A. Harper

Unit #149 stored by: Calvin Norman

Intercourse Self Storage, LLC Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 2 Heritage Drive At the conclusion of 10 a.m. Gordonville, PA 17529 auction listed above 717-455-3030

Intercourse Self Storage, in order to satisfy its statutory lien pursuant to 73 P.S. 1901 et seq., will sell at PUBLIC SALE all the personal property stored in its facility, placed by:

Unit #226 stored by: Sheri Wolf

Unit #583 stored by: Kristina Thompson

Unit #582 stored by: Sandia Sanchez

Unit #469 stored by: Jennifer Leibley

Gap Self Storage, LLC Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 845 Houston Run Drive At the conclusion of 10 a.m. Gap, PA 17527 auction listed above 717-442-3030

Gap Self Storage, LLC, in order to satisfy its statutory lien pursuant to 73 P.S. 1901 et seq., will sell at PUBLIC SALE all the personal property stored in its facility, placed by:

Unit #091H stored by: Shannon M. McSweeney

Unit #310H stored by: Jennifer B. Barton

Unit #073H stored by: Jennifer Hatton

Unit #104H stored by: Teresa Villicana

Unit #003H stored by: Laura Watrous

Conditions: All units will be sold by competitive bidding to the highest bidder. Bids will be taken only for each unit in its entirety. Payment must be made by money order, certified check or cash only. No personal checks. All goods must be removed from the unit within 24 hrs. Payment is due immediately upon acceptance of bid. Owner reserves

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Auctioneer’s Note: Twin home in Parkesburg - close to Minch Park, Library, Poured Out café and Fill This Cup café. Excellent first time home buyer opportunity

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