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BY GEORGE DEIBEL

Solanco High School thespians are undertaking a substantial task.

Director John Biles is confident his students are up to the challenge.

The students will put on the Stephen Sondheim classic “Into

the Woods” on Friday, Feb. 27, and Saturday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 1, at 2 p.m. in the Solanco High School auditorium, 585 Solanco Road, Quarryville.

To purchase tickets in advance, go to https://cur8.com/14921/ project/135967. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the

door with cash or a check. For more information, call 717-786-2151, ext. 8811.

“We have a very large senior class with a lot of talent that has been in principal and supporting roles since their freshman year,” Biles said. “With such a large class, I wanted to pick a show that had a

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BY GEORGE DEIBEL

United Disabilities Services (UDS) will hold a pickyour-own-prize bingo event on Saturday, March 14, at the Farm & Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster.

Doors will open at 11:30 a.m.; the first game will begin at 1 p.m.

There is a discount on tickets purchased in advance, and tickets will also be available at the door if not sold out.The fee includes 20 games of regular bingo, and there will also be four special games with cash prizes. Players must be 18 years old or older to claim a prize.

BY GEORGE DEIBEL

Registration is underway for the spring season of the Girls on the Run Lancaster-Lebanon.

Girls on the Run (GOTR) is an organization for girls in third through eighth grades. “We have our Girls on the Run curriculum, which is third through fifth grades, and we have our Heart and Sole curriculum, which is for girls in sixth through eighth grades,” said program director Kylie Homan. “Girls should register because we are a program that utilizes a research-based curriculum to support girls in understanding their emotions, fostering friendships, and expressing empathy.” Homan prefers that girls register by the start of the season on Monday, March 9. Sign-ups will close on Saturday, March 14. Go to www.gotrlancasterlebanon.org to sign up or for additional information.

There is a standard fee to participate in GOTR, but there is some flexibility. “We emphasize families pay what they can given their current circumstances,” said Homan. “We want to make sure that our program is accessible to girls and that there’s no barriers for anybody to participate. There are no forms, no applications to fill out. Their selection of financial assistance is just part of the registration process, and they have the opportunity to select their payment amount.”

The fee includes the cost of training coaches, the curriculum for Girls on the Run International, and all of the lesson materials that are provided to the coaches. Girls receive a take-home journal with

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“If people are interested in getting a ticket, I would strongly suggest getting their ticket beforehand, because we sell out every year,” said Jen King, a member of the UDS Service Dogs Ambassador Team.

Tickets can be purchased by going to www.ud services.org/bingo26 or by visiting the UDS Corporate Office, 2270 Erin Court, Lancaster.

For more information, email karens@udservices .org or call 717-397-1841.

Local businesses make the fundraiser possible. “We are thankful for the generosity of Primitives by Kathy,” said King. “They donated $500 worth of products for us to go shopping and create baskets.”

experiences. Urban Air is also donating tickets for go-karting.”

There will also be food for sale with the menu featuring hot dogs, pulled pork sandwiches, barbecue, chips, baked goods, and drinks such as soda and iced tea.

“It’s our second-largest fundraiser that we hold each year,” said King. “Other than just the prizes, we’ll also have a 50/50, and we have door prizes as well. But even if you don’t win anything, it’s just knowing that you’re part of something bigger. The ripple effect of a wagging tail goes very, very far in this program.”

ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH: 600 E. Penn Grant Rd., (Mailing: P.O. Box 635, Willow Street, 17584) 717-464-5683 Pastor: The Rev. Maureen L. Seifried Worship w/Holy Communion: Saturday Eve. 6 pm & Sunday 9:30 am. Livestreaming Visit: www.ascensionws.org

BETHEL CHURCH: 3716 Main Street, Conestoga. Sunday worship at 10:15 AM. Pastor: Jake Farnham. For more info, call 717-872-6755.

MT. NEBO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 673 Martic Heights Dr., Pequea. Pastor Chandler Evans. Office 717-284-4331. E-mail: secretary@mtneboumc.org. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday School 9 a.m. www.mtneboumc.org Mt. Nebo Preschool - 717-284-4331.

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

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Other prizes include Dutch Wonderland tickets and gift cards from Basset & Lab, Fireside Tavern, and Twisted Bine Beer Company. “Without the help of the local businesses that support this, we would not be able to put this program together,” King said. “We will have everything from house goods to dog items to

The money generated goes directly to the service dogs program. “UDS has 14 different programs under our umbrella,” said King. “This fundraiser is specifically for service dogs. That will allow us to continue with the training, paying for food, vet care. It takes $38,000 to put one dog through our training program, so events like this really help to offset that expense for our clients.”

Justin Snyder will be the guest bingo caller. “Justin is a veteran, so it’s perfect for us because we train some of our dogs for veterans with PTSD,” King said.

King noted that UDS provides valuable services. “We are enhancing the lives of those living in our communities, within a threehour radius of Lancaster, who have mobility disabilities and for children with autism,” she said. “We’re also placing facility dogs in schools and counseling centers and retirement communities as well.”

A story from a retirement community is evidence of UDS’ success.

“One of our dogs, Casey, is out at Garden Spot Village, and they call him their community dog, because he really has become part of the community for the residents out there,” said King. “Within the first three months of him being a working dog out there, their reports of outbursts dropped over 30%. So instead of giving them a medication to help them to relax, they would bring in Casey. It’s a holistic approach.”

CHESTNUT LEVEL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1068 Chestnut Level Rd., Quarryville, PA 17566 Ph: 717-548-2763. Visit us online at www.chestnutlevel.org Rev. John Hartman - Senior/Lead Pastor. Join us for worship at either our 8:00 AM or 10:30 AM services held in the church sanctuary. Adult/Youth Sunday School is held at 9:15 AM. K.I.D.S.Own Worship is held in the Family Life Center during the 10:30 AM worship service. The 10:30 AM service is also live streamed via Zoom, CLPC Facebook and YouTube. Links can be found on the church’s website.

COLEMANVILLE UM CHURCH: 210 Colemanville Church Rd., Conestoga. Sunday Worship 8:40 AM, Sunday School 10:15 AM. 717-872-7951 Pastor: Manuel Cruz www.colemanvilleumc.org

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH OF MILLERSVILLE *NEW Location & Service Time* Now located at 242 Bender Rd., Millersville Sunday Worship at 10am. Phone: 717-8724581 www.findgracehere.org

KIRKWOOD MENNONITE CHURCH: 1923 Noble Rd, Kirkwood, PA 17536. Join us Sundays at 9:00 am. For more information call Pastor Dave Sweigart 717-333-3979.

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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

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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

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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

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lot of opportunities for students, and ‘Into the Woods’ presented one of the few shows that is done in high school that has a large number of opportunities for students.”

“Into the Woods” features music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by James Lapine. Biles believes this is the first time Solanco has put on a Sondheim work. “Sondheim is incredibly difficult, but our seniors and the group we have is extremely talented musically, and that’s a testament to our music program here at the school, that they have them prepared for this,” he said.

Senior Sophie Pizzulli will play the Witch. “This musical has characters from a lot of people’s childhoods that they would know very well, like Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, Rapunzel,” she said. “This story takes all of these iconic characters that you know, and they mush them into one big story, basically about what it means to be a parent and what it means to love and to lose and to really work for something that you’ve wanted your whole life.”

Sophie added, “It takes a lot of creative liberties regarding where these characters go, and it’s really fun because some of the main characters like the Witch and the Baker’s Wife, they’re not very wellknown, and so their story in the musical is built from nowhere. You see these iconic characters interact-

ing with these new characters building upon a story you’ve already known and really making you think of what it means to long for something.”

Junior Reed Morehouse will play the Baker. “I feel like a lot of people don’t really understand that the show is a lot about family, and people usually have a lot of familial ties, so they would really appreciate the messages it conveys,” he said. “(The Baker role) ties the story together. Me, my wife, and the Witch bring all the fairy tales together and make it a coherent story.”

Senior Lydia Young also has a starring role. “I am the traditional role of Cinderella, who wants to go to the ball and the festival and meet her dream prince,” she said. “Ultimately, I realize that I don’t fit in with that, and that’s not what I truly want. There’s a change of heart near the end, and I kind of come to this conclusion that I want something in between.”

Lydia acknowledges she and her schoolmates are assuming a demanding assignment. “The music is really difficult, and that’s kind of been a challenge,” she said. “The choreography is pretty easy.”

In addition to Sophie, Reed, and Lydia, “In the Woods” will star senior Grace West as the Baker’s Wife, seniors Kenton Green and Alex Reedy as the princes, junior Cooper Fuller as Jack, and freshman Aurora Remaley as

Little Red. Senior Aiden Elliot is the Narrator. The rest of the supporting cast includes seniors Ava Foley (Granny), Brooke Hiatt (Steward), Michaela Meyrick (Jack’s Mother), Shannon Moore (Lucinda), Hannah Perella (Snow White), and Kate Zdrojewski (Cinderella’s Mother); juniors Tony Koch (Cinderella’s Father), Morgan Krauss (Cinderella’s Stepmother), Mackenzie Landis (Sleeping Beauty), Michelle Phillips (Milky White), and Braelyn Zander (Rapunzel); and sophomore Bri Eller (Florinda). The ensemble will feature seniors Baylee Lenhart, Tavi Solares, and Rhiannon Weaver; juniors Ben Ginter, Jed King, Tom King, Bri Null, and Eli Remsberg; sophomore Emmet Bonilla; and freshmen Ellie Clark, Emma Gilman, Kayden Johnson, Ella McGrath, Addison Morgan, Adriana Pugh, and Weston Young. Biles is in his fifth year as the director of Solanco High productions. Amelia West is the music director, and Tiffany Shrom will serve as choreographer. The costume design is by Grace Callirgos, scenic design is by Kesse Humphreys, and set construction is by Todd Brown and his students.

“The show is a fairy tale for adults,” Biles said. “The show takes these fairy-tale characters and puts them into moral and ethical positions that are able to teach adults. Lessons that are not black

Extension to Offer Walk by Faith Training

Penn State Extension has released an updated version of the Walk by Faith trainthe-trainer educational program, offered in partnership with the Penn State Cancer Institute. A training for organizations will be offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 25, in Room 140 at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. Walk by Faith is a community-based program designed to encourage a healthy lifestyle that includes walking, with the goal of helping participants

become more physically active and reduce their cancer risk. The program can be tailored to fit the needs and wants of the community where it is being presented.

During the program, participants set and track personal health goals, supplemented by educational sessions intended to provide additional motivation and support. The toolkit offers resources for educational and motivational presentations, guidance for setting healthy lifestyle and activity goals, and group activities to encourage physical activity

and white. These are very nuanced lessons. Ultimately, it’s about explaining to adults how we should be communicating our lessons to children.”

Biles added, “Sondheim takes these fairy-tale characters that were very black and white and right and wrong and gives them truly challenging circumstances where then they have to make decisions that perhaps go against what we thought their character was. If we’re looking at children coming to see the show, I think that’s fine, but they shouldn’t be coming to see the show thinking they’re going to get the Disney experience of Cinderella, etc. They’ll be recognizable, but the message is really meant for adults and high school students.”

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and healthy eating.

The curriculum writers noted that local community organizations implementing the program can reach individuals of various education levels, employment types, and incomes. These community groups also can provide social support and reinforcement to members, especially if they share a common goal of wanting to change health behaviors.

To register for the training, visit https://extension.psu .edu/walk-by-faith-instruct or-training-for-organiza tions or call 877-345-0691.

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BY JEFF FALK

The Arc Lancaster Lebanon’s goal is to empower and improve the lives of residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism. The Arc executes its mission and achieves its goals by advocating for and educating the families of individuals with disabilities.

It’s both a grassroots and holistic approach that focuses on the importance of home and relationships.

“Where I really see the empowerment is through education and being a resource center for people who are gaining knowledge on being a part of the community,” said Abby Morris, executive director of The Arc. “That’s what our hope is. We at The Arc feel that every person deserves the same rights that you and I have. We get to choose what we eat and where we want to work. Everyone in America deserves to have those rights. Sometimes the most

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vulnerable part of the population isn’t seen from that light. We want to champion for them.”

Headquartered at 116 W. Airport Road, Suite A, Lititz, The Arc Lancaster Lebanon is open Mondays through Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Fridays by appointment. The Arc Lancaster Lebanon, which conducts support events at its office and out in the community, employs resources from The Arc of Pennsylvania and The Arc of the United States and collaborates with similar local service agencies.

“I want people to know we’re here,” said Morris. “We want to help, and we’re a free service. People should not be navigating (disabilities) alone. We provide advocacy and family support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism. We want to be the voice of people with

disabilities.”

Overseen by a board of directors, The Arc sponsors happenings, activities and programs like sensory-sensitive community events, an Arc Angel giving tree, seasonal parties and a sensory-friendly Easter egg hunt.

The Arc Lancaster Lebanon also conducts educational and support groups for siblings and parents of family members with disabilities.

“We want to empower young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism to lead a full and independent life of their choice,” said Morris. “That looks different for everybody. We have an advocate and a family support specialist who work individually with each person. They come alongside their families to make sure their needs are being met.”

The Arc Lancaster Lebanon is currently serving more than 100 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across all of its programs. They reside in Lancaster and Lebanon counties and range from elementary school children to adults in their 60s.

“They go to public schools, they go to your places of worship, they’re your next-door neighbors,” said Morris. “Those are all the people we are working with. We help parents who are fearful their children are not receiving the proper schooling. It’s 78-year-olds who are still taking care of their children. It’s a whole spectrum.”

The Arc Lancaster Lebanon employs four full-time workers and two part-timers. The local nonprofit also benefits from the assistance of volunteers at community events.

The Arc is funded through contracts with Lancaster and Lebanon counties, a membership program, grants, personal and private donations and fundraising efforts.

“I feel very passionate about meeting and talking to (state) legislators about why the work we’re doing with people with disabilities should be in the budget,” said Morris. “We want to work with legislators and educate them. We’re wanting to bring people together and continue to get the message out.”

The Arc of the United States was founded in the 1950s, and the local branch was established in Lancaster in 1978. The Arc Lancaster Lebanon is one of 33 chapters in Pennsylvania.

“When our most recent executive director, Maureen (Westcott), retired last year, she knew The Arc needed to go in a new direction,” said Morris. “That’s what I’ve been tasked to do. I want to build up our development and enrich the great work that was already being done.”

For additional information, go to www.thearc lancleb.org.

4-H Benefit Auction Planned

The Lancaster County 4-H program will host its annual benefit auction on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 9 a.m. at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster.

Specialty items to be sold include a handcrafted cornhole set, a Blackstone grill, Pittsburgh Steelers tickets, a Yeti cooler, custom art by 4-H members, Refreshing Mountain tickets, and loads of stone or mulch.

This year, the organization will again offer a silent auction during the live auction. Silent auction items will include pizza gift certificates, car wash gift certificates, and fast food restaurant coupons.

Additional items to be sold include animal feed and supplies, household items, crafts, baked goods, tools, and produce. Local 4-H clubs have donated themed baskets for sale, with the themes including veterinary science fun, everything but the dog, cat frenzy, charcuterie, and others. Numerous

other items and gift certificates for local services and merchandise will be sold throughout the day.

Food items will be sold throughout the day by members of the Ephrata-Cocalico 4-H Community Club.

Auctioneers from All American Auction Service will volunteer their time for

Auditions Open for Queen Elizabeth

BY CAT SHANNON

Hear ye! Hear ye! The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is searching for a regal presence to don the crown as Queen Elizabeth I for its upcoming season.

Aspiring monarchs age 18 or older are invited to step into the spotlight through a three-phase audition process that includes an initial submission, a virtual interview and an in-person callback. The chosen queen will bring history to life, commanding the court with wit, grace and authority as she reigns over the Faire’s bustling village and lively festivities.

“This actor must be energetic, gracious, commanding and have a wry wit,” said Blake Braswell, executive producer of the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire.

“Our queen takes her role very seriously but is able to enjoy and find humor in whatever is thrown their way.”

The queen is required to have strong comedic timing; be able to mem -

orize lines, blocking and choreography; possess the ability to handle interactive moments with guests; and be available for all rehearsals and performance dates.

Rehearsals will begin in mid-July; the Faire season will run on Saturdays and Sundays (as well as two school days) from Saturday, Aug. 15, through Sunday, Oct. 25, at Mount Hope Estate, 2775 Lebanon Road, Manheim.

“The Faire scenario for the 2026 season is set in the year 1562, and our dear queen is a fresh-faced 28 years old,” shared Caitlin Graci, creative producer.

“That being said, we don’t discourage any age from applying for the queen. Our stories and timelines always change from year to year.”

Queen Elizabeth is a pivotal role at the Renaissance Faire.

“A role like the queen really is one that can have such a tremendous effect on people,” Braswell shared. “People have pictures they took with the queen when

the event.

All proceeds will benefit the Lancaster County 4-H program.

To receive a list of sale items, make a donation, volunteer, or request special access accommodations, contact Lori Little at the Penn State Extension office in Lancaster County at 717-394-6851.

they were little kids, and now they are here with their own children getting pictures with the queen. If the idea of adding to that legacy inspires you, you have the first thing you need to audition for the queen.”

For the past five years, the same actor has played the role of Queen Elizabeth.

“Over the years, we’ve held auditions and at times trained up an actor from the previous season to step into the role,” said Candace Smith, director of sales and marketing. “An opportunity like we have now to hold auditions for the queen allows us to meet so many new performers. Those fresh faces with fresh ideas are part of the magical formula of the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire that keeps us evolving and improving.”

The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire features two companies, the fulltime Bacchanalian company (which includes the queen) and the part-time Blackfryar company. Both

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Mills Named VisionCorps’ Vice

President of Development

Crystal Mills has been named the new vice president of development at VisionCorps. She began her new position in August.

Mills spent the last decade serving as director of development for Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health. She also previously worked for Hospice of Lancaster County and Susquehanna Bank.

Mills holds a bachelor’s degree in English and communications from Elizabethtown College and a master’s degree in fine arts from Drexel University. She is an active volunteer with the Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue.

VisionCorps is a nonprofit with a goal of empowering people who are blind or vision impaired to attain independence by providing them with tools and training, including employment. The organization serves almost 1,400 individuals with rehabilitation services in Lancaster, Lebanon, Chester, York, and Adams counties. VisionCorps’ prevention services include KidSight, which screens more than 11,000 children annually for vision loss.

Garden Club Sets

Meeting

The Women’s Garden Club of Lancaster County will meet on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 1 to 3 p.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 301 St. Thomas Road, Lancaster.

Heather Jones, a floral designer from Esbenshade’s Garden Center, will present “New Ideas and Plants for Your Garden.” She will give new ideas for creating contemporary containers and gardens and will share the latest information about plants and embellishments to enhance a garden.

Guests are welcome to attend, and there is a fee. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact Kathy at amishville2@yahoo.com or visit www.womensgarden cluboflancastercounty.com.

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activities to do and also get an official GOTR T-shirt and a season gift. The 5K registration and the medal they receive at the 5K are also included in the price.

“The name is Girls on the Run, but it’s about so much more,” said Jessica Wilson, who is the program and 5K manager. “It’s really about encouraging girls to move forward at whatever their pace may be. We have girls that run. We have girls that walk. We have girls that skip. We have girls that roll in their wheelchairs at practices. We just encourage all of those movements and just encourage them to keep moving forward.”

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Previous participants might notice a slight change in the program.

“We are super excited this spring will be the first season in which we’re starting the use of a new curriculum, which has been rolled out from Girls on the Run International, and it is called Hello Bold Heart,” said Homan. “It is all about giving girls the opportunity to discover their heart power and developing the confidence to boldly share what is in their heart and help others use their voice too.”

Homan added, “The curriculum does a really great job of integrating the physical movement with the learning components. It’s a lot of tandem learning when it comes to the physical activity. The girls don’t always realize that they’re running and they’re doing the physical activity because they’re doing so much learning along with it.”

GOTR is seeking coaches who will operate chapters out of schools.

back and to support the community in this way.”

GOTR prepares the coaches. “All of our coaches receive a very structured coach training experience that gives them the foundation and the resources to be able to coach successfully for throughout the season,” said Homan. “And then coaches are always given support throughout the season from our council.”

Anyone interested in volunteering can visit the website or email Wilson at jwilson@gotrlancaster.org or Homan at khoman@ gotrlancaster.org.

The goal is to have a GOTR program in every school district in Lancaster and Lebanon counties. “We’re working towards that,” said Homan.

“For the spring season, we will need approximately 300 to 350 volunteer coaches to support the teams across Lancaster and Lebanon (counties),” said Homan, adding that there are coaching opportunities for males, females, and high school-age girls.

“We encourage anybody to come out to be a coach,” Homan said. “We have coaches in their 70s, and you don’t need to be a runner. You don’t need to have coaching experience. We have a lot of coaches that come in who are teachers, but we have coaches that are just community members looking for a place to give

The spring season will conclude with a 5K that will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 16. It will be held at for the first time at Greenfield, 1581 William Penn Way, Lancaster. The event is open to the public. It is designed as a fun run and is not chip-timed. “We need hundreds of volunteers in order for the 5K to be a safe and successful day,” said Homan.

At the end of the season, the girls engage in a community impact project, which is their opportunity to give back to the community that is important to them.

“The new curriculums that we’ve been using are really emphasizing that a small act can make a big impact,” said Homan. “It gets the girls to think on a smaller scale about how they can really do something that’s important, but it doesn’t have to be grandiose.”

are seeking people to fill various roles beyond the queen.

The professional Bacchanalian acting company consists of actors, singers and dancers from across the country.

“The Bacchanalians perform swashbuckling swordplay shows, Shakespearean comedies, interactive improvised scenarios and rollicking music and dance numbers while portraying Elizabethan characters,” explained Graci. “The Blackfryar company (comprises) part-time experienced actors, enthusiastic novices with no prior theater experience, college students, senior citizens and everything in between! This cast is primarily responsible for bringing the working Tudor village to life by creating interesting and fun 16th-century characters.”

Mennonite Life Library Sets Open Hours

The library at Mennonite Life, 2215 Millstream Road, Lancaster, will be open on three upcoming Saturdays, Feb. 21, March 21, and April 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Mennonite Life Museum and museum store will be open as well.

the papers in the archives and library.

Rehearsals for the Blackfryar company will begin at the end of May.

The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire features interactive experiences throughout its 40-plusacre English village. Guests can experience jousting, music and theatrical performances. More than 100 merchants sell their wares on-site, and a variety of food and drink options are available for purchase.

Anyone who is interested in being a part of the experience is invited to audition for a role, Smith said.

“The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is a place where both the most novice and seasoned actors can shine,” she said. “There are so many different types of theater that we produce on the grounds that there is truly something for everyone. From singing and dancing to stage combat and Shakespeare, our actors get the opportunity to hone their skills and work on new ones. It is truly a place that encourages play, improvisation and creativity.”

To learn more about the audition process, visit www.parenfaire.com.

While the goal is to cast the role of the queen by the end of February, the auditions will remain open until the right person is found, Smith said.

Student Video Contest

Announced

The League of Women Voters of Lancaster County (LWVLC) invites current Lancaster County high school and college students to participate in the 2026 Student Video Contest. The video contest is part of the league’s ongoing, nonpartisan commitment to voter education and youth engagement. The contest challenges students to create a short video - up to 90 secondsrelated to the theme “My Vote. My Future.” Students are invited to use their voices, creativity, and digital skills to highlight the issues that matter most to them and to share why

voting is an important way to create change. Submissions will be judged on creativity, clarity of message, and relevance to the theme. Contest entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 13. Cash prizes will be awarded to the first-, second-, and third-place winners in both the high school and college categories. The winners will be recognized at an awards ceremony on Sunday, April 19.

Contest details, eligibility requirements, deadlines, and submission guidelines are available at www.lwv.org/local-leagues/ lwv-lancaster-county.

The library offers a wealth of research materials on the Mennonite community’s rich history in Lancaster County, including deeds, personal papers, church records, and genealogy resources. As the United States commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, guests are invited to research stories of migration, nonresistance, service, and faith through

The library is open to the public. Use of the library’s research materials is complimentary for Mennonite Life members and is available for a fee per day for nonmembers. Mennonite Life staff members and volunteers will be on hand to assist researchers. Visitors are encouraged to preregister at www.mennonitelife .org/events and mention specific research topics they hope to explore.

Mennonite Life’s vision is diverse communities connecting across boundaries by knowing and valuing their own and each other’s stories of life, faith, cultures, and histories.

Historical Society Sets Program

The Solanco Historical Society will hold a program on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 1:30 p.m. at its archives building, 1932 Robert Fulton Highway (Route 222), Quarryville. Author and lecturer Michael Dobson will present “Diary of an Air Gunner.”

Michael will speak about his father, Odell Dobson, a

gunner on a B-24 bomber during World War II who was shot down over Germany and became a prisoner of war. He was a survivor of the notorious Nazi “death march” of Allied prisoners at the end of the war.

The program is open to the public, and the building is handicapped-accessible.

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