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• Bridal Guide • Student Spotlight In this week’s issue:
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2015 • VOLUME XLIX, NO. 55 • READ THE FULL ISSUE ON THE WEB: WWW.SNEWS.COM
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Akron Lions Continue The Tradition Of Giving To Others
Also see our complete calendar of events in The Bulletin Board, in this section!
Look in this week’s Things To Do Section starting on Page 13A for: • Garden Spot Fire Rescue Roast Beef and Ham Dinner • Spaghetti Dinner at Knights of Columbus • Hahnstown United Zion Church Concert • Bingo at both the Ephrata Amvets & Brickerville Fire Company WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 Belinda Graybill will lead a class for widows, “An Understanding Heart - Journeying Through Widowhood” at Lititz Church of the Brethren, 300 West Orange Street, Lititz, from 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m. For more information, call Belinda at 717-626-4276.
Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese Donations were given out to various community groups that do so much for the area. The support that the Akron Lions get during the Ephrata Fair by purchasing their fries or delicious toasted cheeseburgers, enable them to support their community as well as the International Lions programs to bring sight and disaster relief around the world. The Lions motto is “We Serve” and the Akron Lions want to pass that on to the organizations it contributes to. To be a Lion is a very rewarding experience knowing that you can make a difference in your community. To become a member, call 717-859-1814. $21,250 was the total amount given to thirteen local groups, which includes the following: (front row, left to right) Pam Wolf, Scouts; Megan Tomsheck, Vision Corp.; Joy Ashley, Ephrata Library; Karen Hummel, E.A.R.S.; (back row, left to right) Tim Weiser, Treasurer Akron Lions Club; Frank Wolf, Scouts; Jeff Myers, Make A Wish; Kevin King, Mennonite Disaster Relief; Ken Lausch, Akron Fire Company; Tom Swalwell, E.A.S.S.; Bob Hoffman, President Akron Lions Club; and Michael Sensenig, Scouts.
2nd Annual Prom Dress Exchange At Ephrata Public Library
SATURDAY, MARCH 7 Free Dinner and Movie Night at Bible Baptist Church of Akron, 45 South 9th Street, Akron, starting at 5:00 p.m.
SATURDAY, MARCH 7 Garden Spot Village, 433 South Kinzer Avenue, New Holland, will screen the film “The Good Book” at 7:00 p.m. There is no cost. Donation accepted. For more information, call 717-355-6000.
TUESDAY, MARCH 10 - THURSDAY, MARCH 12 Bareville Fire Company will hold Quilting. Hot lunch provided. Salads/desserts welcome. For more information or transportation, call 717-6568741 or 717-413-3246.
WEDESDAY, MARCH 11 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 St. Paul’s U.C.C., 133 Church Street, Bowmansville, will hold their Annual Lenten Breakfasts from 5:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. each Wednesday. Cost is by donation. For more information., call 717-445-6256.
Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese In an effort to make Prom a financially accessible and eco-friendly event, the Ephrata Public Library is currently collecting gently used prom dresses, suits, and other accessories for its second annual Prom Dress Exchange. Donations can be made until Thursday, March 5. During the following weekend, local high school students are welcome to the Library Boutique so that they may browse the selection and take what they need for free. The library will set up fitting rooms and hold drawings for prizes donated by local businesses. The Prom Dress Boutique will be open the following hours: Friday, March 6 from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m., Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. Patrons interested in making a donation or attending the Prom Dress Exchange can find program details by calling the library at 717-738-9291 ext. 102 or in person at 550 South Reading Road, Ephrata. Shown in the photo, from left to right, is Alex Vile, Program Intern, and Rebecca Zinner, Public Programs Manager.