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JUNE 14, 2023
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LIX • NO 25
Brain food The Factory to host Lunch & Learns BY ANN MEAD ASH
A volleyball competition and activities for children will highlight Heritage Days.
Heritage Days planned BY ANN MEAD ASH
ike Sensenig, one of the organizers of Heritage Days in Intercourse, a two-day celebration held at the Intercourse Community Park, noted that although planners try to include both traditional and new activities that attendees will like, just seeing friends and neighbors is a huge draw. “A lot of people just want the opportunity to come and socialize,” Sensenig said. This year’s Heritage Days celebration will be held in the park, 3730 Old Philadelphia Pike, Gordonville, on Friday, June 16, and Saturday, June 17. On June 16, activities will begin at 5 p.m., and on June 17, the Intercourse Fire Company pancake and sausage breakfast for purchase will kick off the day at 6:30 a.m. The Intercourse Library will hold activities for children beginning at 5:30 p.m. on June 16. A
which will have a stand offering a meal, and the Village Café from Intercourse. The observance of Heritage Days has always included a variety of entertainment. New this year will be the Ironwood Drive Band, a country gospel music group, which will play on June 16 at 6:30 p.m. “That’s a little different (from the group we had in the past),” said Sensenig. June 17 entertainment will include the Terry G. Show at 3 p.m. “Terry G. plays 1960s music,” said Sensenig of the musician who will appear at the event for the fifth time. “He does a great show.” The Churchmen will be back to perform from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on June 17, and the concert will be followed by a fireworks display beginning at dusk. Readers who would like to learn more may visit www.intercourse heritagedays.com. Those with specific questions may call 717768-8585.
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bounce house, barrel train rides, “Volleyball is big,” said Sensenig. and a pedal tractor pull will also “That (competition) brings so much be available for children to enjoy. energy to the event.” This will be Those who enjoy court sports the second year for the cornhole may want to try their hands at competition. This year, The Factory pickleball. “We have new pickle- Ministries will be organizing that ball courts,” said Sensenig, who event, and an $800 grand prize will noted that a person knowledge- be offered to the victors. Readers able about pickleball will be at the may register for that contest at courts to offer free instruction to www.thefactoryministries.com. those who bring Hands-on demontheir own paddles strations have been and sign up to play. Volleyball is big ... a traditional part of Court times will be That (competition) Heritage Days. from 5:30 to 7 p.m. brings so much H o r s e s h o e i n g on June 16. On energy to the event.” d e m o n s t r a t i o n s June 17, times will have been held in be 10 to 11:30 a.m., the past. This year, 2 to 3:30 p.m., and 4:30 to 6 p.m. Jeff Long will demonstrate makSensenig pointed out that the ing horseradish. The Intercourse trivia contest, which will be held in Fire Company will hold a demonthe food tent on June 16 beginning stration involving a fire truck in at 7:30 p.m., was new in 2022. the afternoon on June 17. “That will be fun,” he said. “It was a The food showcase, billed as “a lot of fun last year.” The popular Lancaster County flavor fest,” will volleyball tournament will be held highlight area restaurants. New from 5 to 9 p.m. on June 16 and additions this year will include 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 17. Dienner’s Country Restaurant,
When the Building Braves program, housed in The Factory Ministries, first held Lunch & Learns in 2022, the goal was to provide activities, enrichment, and lunch for Pequea Valley School District (PVSD) students over the summer months. That goal remains the same for the summer of 2023, with Lunch & Learns planned in the Paradise Park, 6 London Vale Road, Gordonville, on Wednesdays, July 5, 12, 19, and 26. Each program will run from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Children may enjoy their lunch in the park or take it home. Parent or caregiver supervision is required for children to take part. Lunches may be taken home to siblings who cannot attend. Lunches will consist of a variety of food items, including sandwiches, crackers, cheese, meat, vegetables, and snacks. An advocate from The Factory will be present so that families that have a further need for food may connect with resources and begin to utilize The Factory Market to help meet that need. As in 2022, the idea behind Lunch & Learns is for children to stay and take part in activities, which, according to Karla Beiler, director of Pequea Valley elementary advocacy, will include group games, STEM activities, reading enrichment, crafts, gross motor activities, and a read-aloud time. The Intercourse Library will take part one week. While the focus of activities will be on the elementary-age students, any student from birth to age 18 is welcome. Organizers are requesting that families wishing to attend register beforehand at https://tinyurl.com/23muf8dm.
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