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NOVEMBER 16, 2022
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXIII • NO 39
Holidays Are Happening At Lititz Public Library BY ANN MEAD ASH
wo years ago, COVID-19 restrictions meant the Lititz Public Library posted a video of Santa reading “The Night Before Christmas” on its website. In 2021, children braved the cold to greet Santa on the library’s back patio, but for 2022, Santa is back and will return to spending some time with children in the warmth of the library, 651 Kissel Hill Road, Lititz. A visit with Santa will be one of several events happening at the library during the holiday celebration. Activities for children and opportunities for area residents to give back in ways that offer warmth, food, and education to others are also planned. On Saturday, Dec. 10, Santa will visit from 10 a.m. to noon, and he will read “The Night Before Christmas” at 11 a.m. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., children’s activities will include a Christmas movie, a makeand-take craft, and a train display in the community room. The same activities will be repeated on Saturday, Dec. 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Mitten Tree, which has been
First “Day Of ThanksGIVING” Planned
Santa is back and will return to spending some time with children in the warmth of the library. Baby blankets and sweaters may be donated as well. Items may be brought in to decorate the library tree by Dec. 10. When the tree is full, items may be placed in the baskets beneath it. “I would say 80% of what we receive is handmade,” said Guscott, who noted that members of a knitting club that meets at the library bring items and encourage friends to do
so. “I think a lot of the residents of Luther Acres knit and bring things over,” said Guscott. “There are people who knit all year knowing they will bring it here.” Last year, nearly 900 items were donated. Since 2020, the library has taken part in the Lititz Warwick Community Chest Christmas Basket Project, which provides holiday meals for local families. A Giving Tree, located in the front of the library, has removable leaves that name food items the library is collecting including cranberry sauce, stuffing, canned vegetables, canned pumpkin, and cocoa mix. Last year, a number of extra food items were donated to the Community Chest. Library public services coordinator Cathy Lenhart assembles the baskets to deliver to families. Gift cards, which the families may use to buy fresh produce and other items, are accepted as well. Food items and gift cards will be collected through Dec. 10. The Gift-a-Book program, overseen by children’s librarian Karen Payonk, helps fulfill Payonk’s
Cathy Lenhart (left) and Diane Guscott display items that will be collected at the Lititz Public Library as part of their Holiday Happenings events.
wishlist for books for children and youths. A table near the front of the library offers the names of children’s materials that may be purchased to commemorate a designated person. Books for the
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program may be purchased through Dec. 10. Readers who have questions about any of these efforts may visit http://www.lititzlibrary.org or call 717-626-2255.
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BY ANN MEAD ASH
Connie Dienner, director of Cavod Performing Arts, is looking forward to the organization’s first Day of ThanksGIVING, which will feature a live evening gathering. “The evening is a celebration of all God has done,” said Dienner. “We are so thankful for our donors.” The Day of ThanksGIVING will begin at midnight on Friday, Nov. 18, with online giving at https://cavod.org. The academy at 675 W. Main St., New Holland, See Cavod pg 3
Cheerleaders and volunteers with the Chuckie Magee Flag Football League take a break from practice to smile for the camera.
Saturday, Nov. 5, was a beautiful fall day in Manheim. The sun shone in the parking lot at Manheim Brethren in Christ Church on North Penryn Road, and the breeze brew subtly through the colored leaves. Inside, however, the fun was fierce and so was the competition. The 20 members of the Chuckie Magee flag football teams and half a dozen cheerleaders enjoyed the last game of the season. The league was created earlier this year for participants ages 21 to 40 with varying See Aaron’s Acres pg 2
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a fixture at Lancaster County libraries, provides items of warmth to both children and adults. According to Diane Guscott, community relations coordinator at the library, this year the collected items will be distributed through Community Action Project and other local organizations. The goal will be to provide new umbrellas, socks, mittens, hats, gloves, scarves, and earmuffs in sizes for children and adults.