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Sewing Hope for Girls Worldwide

BY CAT SHANNON

Adecade ago, a friend gave Renita Yahara three boxes of outdated fabric. Looking for a use for it, the Elizabethtown woman searched for charitable sewing organizations. She discovered Dress a Girl Around the World, an organization that uses volunteer sewing groups to provide dresses to girls in need. Rather than just donate the fabric, Yahara took action. Since 2017, she and other women have distributed more than 15,000 dresses to girls experiencing poverty or at risk for human trafficking.

“Having five granddaughters that I enjoyed sewing for, it was the perfect outlet for my need to create,” she shared.

Dress a Girl Around the World was founded by Rachel Cinader in 2009. It is a campaign of Hope 4 Women International, which formed as a nondenominational Christian nonprofit in 2006 to bring dignity to women around the world. From its base in Iowa, the organization has spawned volunteer sewing groups across the United States and internationally, into Canada, the Philippines, Hong Kong,

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Love of Film Will Unite Buffs at Red Rose Festival

BY JEFF FALK

Technically, films combine elements of images, motion, dialogue, ideas and music. It’s a combination of sensory stimuli that can evoke strong emotions and transport viewers to different places and times.

Ryan Shank, the founder of the Red Rose Film Festival, has been theatrically transported on many different occasions.

“(Films are) an escape,” said Shank. “I’ve always loved stories. I grew up on Ninja Turtles, and I also grew up on ‘Jaws.’ I love to laugh. It’s almost like therapy in a way. I’d rather listen to a story and relate to it than talk about myself.”

This year’s edition of Shank’s annual Red Rose Film Festival will be staged on four days, from Thursday, Nov. 6, to Sunday, Nov. 9. The festival will include screenings of 60 films - featurelength movies, documentaries and shorts - from 20 countries, as well as a pair of formal gatherings.

BY CAT SHANNON

Rolling meadows, bubbling streams and moss-covered boulders now tell a story of renewal at the newly dedicated High Family Nature Preserve in Mount Joy Township. Once known as Donegal Highlands, this 112-acre expanse has been transformed by the Lancaster Conservancy and named in honor of the generosity of the High Foundation, The Calvin and Janet High Family Foundation, Suzanne High and Don and Lisa Clark.

On Nov. 6, the event will kick off with a welcome party from 5 to 9 p.m. at Zoetropolis Cinema Stillhouse, 112 N. Water St., Lancaster. Then, on Saturday, Nov. 8, the local film festival will present special awards at a gala from 6 to 10 p.m. at Penn Cinema IMAX, 541 Airport Road, Lititz.

“The welcome party is just that,” said Shank, a 2004 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School. “It’s a happy hour for

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A Spooktacular Time for Treats

BY CAT SHANNON

Main Street in Mount Joy will transform into a Halloween wonderland on Friday, Oct. 24, from 5 to 8 p.m. when the annual Spooktacular returns. The event, hosted by the Mount Joy Area Chamber of Commerce and supported by its members, promises festive fun for all ages.

Businesses and organizations throughout town will showcase their Halloween spirit with games, creative displays and plenty of treats. Tom Kowalchik, owner of Penn Home Mortgage LLC, has wowed attendees with his past displays of singing pumpkins and a towering Frankenstein, and he has something fun planned again for this year.

“Halloween has long been our ‘go to’ holiday, so a few years back, when I saw a Realtor friend dressing up his pickup to participate in a Trunk or Treat, it gave me an idea,” he said. “The following year, our company trailer became the ‚Äòtrunk,’ and with that much space to work with, it gave us room to get a bit more elaborate. My company doesn’t do much marketing, so events like the Mount Joy Chamber Spooktacular give us the opportunity to get our name out there and have fun doing it.”

Alongside the businesses, St. Mark’s United Methodist Church will join the fun by grilling hot dogs and handing out bags of treats in front of the church. “St. Mark’s looks forward to Spooktacular each year. We love seeing the streets filled with families enjoying a night out in the community,” said Kim Alampi, administrative assistant at the church. “This year we will be setting up carnival games in our front playground for families to experience together. We are looking forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new friends as well.”

The evening is also special to organizations like Mid Penn Bank. “I love seeing the magic, the adventure and the creativity that pairs with dressing up or putting on a costume,” explained Michele Graef Sims, financial center manager for the bank. “I love being a part of an event that brings a tremendous amount of joy to our community.”

Several downtown businesses - including Sloan’s Pharmacy, Ladybug Crossing, Succulents by ShelNe, The Joy of Sweets and Treats, The Astute Artisan, Dave’s Toybox and The Dice Goblin - will feature special offerings during the celebration.

For the first time this year, Main Street will be closed between Marietta Avenue and New Haven/ Manheim streets to ensure a safe, family-friendly environment.

“The change is designed to maximize participant safety while keeping traffic moving smoothly around the event,” said Rachel Stebbins, Mount Joy Borough economics development, planning and grants coordinator and Chamber board member. “We’re grateful to the police department, EMA and public works for their flexibility and creativity in helping make this event a success for everyone.”

Michele Emenheiser, executive director of the Chamber, is excited to welcome a crowd to the event.

“Spooktacular is a fun way to bring the community together to connect with Mount Joy businesses and nonprofits,” she said. “We hope everyone enjoys the event - and keeps these businesses in mind when it’s time to shop, supporting the local businesses that make our town so special.”

For more information about Spooktacular, visit https:// mountjoychamber.com or follow “Mount Joy Area Chamber of Commerce” on Facebook.

Dogs Will Dress To Impress at Mutt Strut

BY CAT SHANNON

If you’re looking for a pawsome way to spend an afternoon, head to Rapho Township Park, 1499 Fieldstone Drive, Mount Joy, for the 10th annual Mutt Strut pet parade, where dogs will take center stage and steal the show. On Sunday, Oct. 26, pups of all shapes and sizes will strut their stuff in costume, pose for photos, enjoy blessings and, of course, sniff out some free treats. It’s all part of Dog Park Mount Joy’s tail-wagging tradition of celebrating community, creativity and canine companionship. Registration for the event will begin at 2 p.m., and the parade will kick off at 2:45 p.m.

“The main event is the costume parade, a photo booth and pet blessings by the Rev. Ellie Hart-Garner,” said Lynn McCleary, president of Dog Park Mount Joy (DPMJ). “There will be free doggie treats, courtesy of Waggin Wheels Pet Supply, and lots of dog park merchandise for sale.”

The lighthearted event has produced some very creative costumes in the past, she noted.

“We’ve seen wild and crazy individual entries, as well as entire families dressing up in themes, such as ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ ‘The Jungle Book,’ ‘Harry Potter’ and various cartoons,” she said. “A costume favorite was a UPS truck made of a brown cardboard box on a wagon, with a Shih Tzu driver wearing a UPS visor. The creativity is unlimited!”

Along with having fun, pups will compete for prizes.

“Three prizes will be awarded based simply on ‘costumes that make the judges smile,’” McCleary shared. “Prizes will be such things as dog park memberships, sweatshirts and memorial bricks, plus more.”

The annual pet parade was once held at Veterans Memorial Park. In 2012, McCleary attended the parade holding a poster that asked simply, “Dog Park in Mount Joy?” She collected 150 signatures of people who were interested in having a local dog park.

From that list, she recruited Dr. Carla Douple, DVM, as vice president, along with 20 committee members who were willing to roll up their sleeves and help make it happen. In 2015, with construction underway and several fundraisers completed, the first Mutt Strut took place at Rapho Township Park.

The event is an opportunity to bring the community together and highlight Dog Park Mount Joy,

which celebrates its ninth anniversary this year.

“Dogs are treasured family members who deserve a place to run free and make friends,” McCleary said. “Watching them enjoy life is one of a dog lover’s greatest pleasures, and having a place where they, too, can make friends is what keeps people and pups coming back year after year.”

Dog Park Mount Joy is a 3-acre off-leash dog park, divided into two sections for large and small dogs.

“Membership is required because the park is funded solely through memberships, fundraisers and donations,” McCleary said. “Hours of operation are dawn to dusk, and entry is via a security swipe card.” Registration is on a rolling 12-month basis, with discounts if a family has more than one dog.

“Members travel from towns nearby and far away and often develop lifelong friendships that grow beyond the park,”she remarked. “Many of the original committee people and several others are integral to keeping DPMJ the beautiful, safe space that it is for the community’s beloved pups.”

The dog park will mark its anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 1, and several events and fundraisers will be held throughout the coming year as the park approaches its 10th year in operation.

“DPMJ will host a humans-only potluck dinner on Nov. 15 at the Orchards Clubhouse, and several upcoming fundraisers are on tap toward park upgrades,” McCleary said. More information can be found on the Dog Park Mount Joy Facebook page.

Participation in the Mutt Strut is free, but donations are always welcome and will be applied toward the rental of the pavilion and prizes. No advance registration is required.

For more information on the dog park, visit www.dogparkmount joy.com.

Australia and the United Kingdom. Dresses are distributed through Hope 4 Women and other international organizations, striving toward its mission of providing at least one new dress to every girl in need to help girls know they are worthy of respect and they are loved by God. Since the organization’s founding, more than 4 million dresses have been sent to 90 countries around the world.

Yahara serves as president of the local chapter of Dress a Girl, sewing dresses, collecting dresses from other people, speaking at local churches and groups about the project and serving as state ambassador for the effort.

The project is a natural fit for Yahara, who operates E-Town Sewing Studio. The business teaches students age 7 through adults the “lost art of sewing,” she said, noting that learning to sew promotes hand-eye coordination, reading comprehension, self-confidence, creativity, problem solving and much more.

Yahara was drawn to Dress a Girl because of its focus on helping girls who truly need it.

“These dresses go to girls who have nothing,” she said. “We have been told by people in the field what a difference this makes in a

child’s life.”

When Yahara launched the local chapter of Dress a Girl in 2017, she wondered if there would be an interest from other women in helping with the nonprofit’s mission.

“The Merchandiser ran a story in May of that year, and many ladies showed up the next day to help,” she shared. “Most are still sewing with us!”

Volunteers meet weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon at Yahara’s studio, 222 Peach Alley, Elizabethtown, to mass-produce cute and modest dresses using a pattern Yahara designed. No sewing experience is necessary.

Volunteers can also sew dresses from home, using patterns linked on the E-Town Sewing Studio’s website, www.etownsewing studio.com. Beyond sewing dresses, people can support Dress a Girl by donating fabric or funds.

“We are always, always, always in need of 100% cotton fabric that is suitable for little girl dresses,” she stated. “Since we are a nonprofit, we also accept cash donations so we can purchase supplies.”

To learn more about Dress a Girl Around the World, visit www .dressagirlaroundtheworld.com.

Christmas Tree Sought for City Celebration

The City of Lancaster, in partnership with Lancaster’s Economic Action for Downtown’s Success (LEADS), is seeking an evergreen to serve as the city’s Christmas tree in Penn Square this holiday season. Property owners with a healthy conifer at least 30 feet tall and full on all sides who plan to remove the tree are encouraged to contact the city.

Interested property owners should reach out to city arborist Rick Anderer at 717-291-4846 or randerer@cityoflancasterpa .gov and include a name, address,

Haunted Marietta Promises

Thrills and Chills

BY CAT SHANNON

On two autumn nights, the quiet riverside town of Marietta will take on a different personality, one cloaked in shadows, whispers and spine-tingling surprises. By day, the borough is known for its historic charm, scenic river views and close-knit community spirit. But when the sun goes down on Friday, Oct. 24, and Saturday, Oct. 25, one site in town will transform into a playground for spirits and thrill-seekers. That’s when Haunted Marietta will return to the Union Meeting House, 82 N. Waterford Ave., bringing with it an eerie blend of history, fright and family fun.

For those who prefer their Halloween on the lighter side, a “not-so-scary” experience will be available from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. each evening. Families with young children - or anyone who wants to ease into the haunted mood - can walk through without the jump scares. But then the full experience will begin. From 7 to 9 p.m., the Union Meeting House will become a full-fledged haunted attraction, with plenty of frights waiting in the shadows.

“Haunted Marietta is back again this year giving scares for all ages!” said Ali Marquart, president of Marietta Restoration Associates, which hosts the event. “We also will have food trucks and spooky vendors for everyone to enjoy.”

The historic Union Meeting House will be given a ghostly

makeover, with rooms transformed into chilling scenes designed to test nerves and quicken heartbeats. Beyond the building, visitors will find a festival-like atmosphere with food and vendors set up in the field below, offering a balance of creepy fun and seasonal treats.

“People can expect a scary night ahead with twists and turns around every corner of the haunted house,” Marquart shared. “Outside the house, they can expect fall family fun for all ages!”

The roots of Haunted Marietta trace back to longtime resident Willis Boyles, who for many years staged a Halloween attraction in his backyard, welcoming the community to enjoy it for free.

Marietta Restoration Associates then partnered with Boyles, moving the attraction to the Union Meeting House and expanding it to include food and vendors. Boyles still serves as creative director, ensuring each year’s haunt brings new chills.

Admission is free, though donations are encouraged. “Proceeds from this event will go toward continuing to restore and maintain Marietta’s buildings and history,” Marquart said. Funds will support projects such as the upkeep of the Union Meeting House, the Old Town Hall building that houses the Marietta Museum and the Musselman/Vesta Furnace.

For more information, search for “Haunted Marietta PA” on Facebook.

phone number, the tree’s location, and a photo. A jury of city staff and LEADS board members will select the tree.

The tree selected will be cut down by the city, then transported and mounted in Penn Square shortly before Thanksgiving. The donor will be recognized for the contribution in a press release and the program at the mayor’s tree lighting. After the holidays, the tree will be transformed into mulch for city parks.

The tree will be the centerpiece of the mayor’s tree lighting in November.

Women’s Group To Meet

Women of all ages and preschool children are invited to attend Neighbors Sharing and Caring, a women’s ministry of the Chiques Church, 4045 Sunnyside Road, Manheim, on Tuesday, Oct. 28, from 9 to 10:45 a.m.

Bonnie Greiner will speak on “We Choose Mercy.” She will discuss examples from the Bible and from attendees’ daily lives that teach practical ways to choose mercy even in the most difficult situations.

Greiner is married to Nevin and is the mother of eight adult children and Bubba to 16 grandchildren. She is passionate about mentoring and speaking to women in all stages of life. During the program, child care will be provided for infants through prekindergartners. Readers may contact Bonnie at 717-361-2613 or Veronica at 717-626-7603 for more information and a copy of this year’s schedule.

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Across from Mount Joy Township’s Old Trolley Line Park, which serves as a parking spot and access for the preserve, and near the Conewago Recreation Trail, the preserve offers visitors a new 2-mile network of natural surface trails that wind through restored habitats. It’s a place where the community can walk, reflect and experience firsthand how thoughtful conservation can bring a landscape back to life.

“The High Foundation is honored by the Lancaster Conservancy’s decision to dedicate this preserve in recognition of the High family,” said Robin Stauffer, executive director at the High Foundation. “For decades, the High family has invested deeply in the Elizabethtown community - where S. Dale High began his journey at Elizabethtown College - and in the stewardship of our natural environment.”

Stauffer noted that the preserve is a fitting tribute to that legacy, reflecting the family’s passion for vibrant communities and a commitment to protecting the natural world.

“We believe it will bring beauty, prosperity and peace to all who visit for generations to come, aligning with the very mission of the High Foundation,” she said.

The High Foundation’s commitment to strengthening communities

and protecting the environment is long-standing. Funded by the High companies, the foundation supports initiatives that build “Bridges to Opportunity,” investing in projects that foster equity, beauty, prosperity and peace.

For the Lancaster Conservancy, the dedication represents both a celebration and a continuation of decades of work. Founded more than 50 years ago, the nonprofit has protected more than 11,000 acres of natural land across Lancaster and York counties. Its mission goes beyond preservation; it’s about restoration and healing the land so future generations can enjoy it.

“We are deeply grateful for the generations of support from the High families, whose commitment ensures that the Lancaster Conservancy can continue protecting and restoring the natural lands that define our region,” said Fritz Schroeder, president and CEO of Lancaster Conservancy. “The High Family Nature Preserve stands as a living testament to that legacy - where our dedicated team of foresters and land stewards have enhanced the habitat and created welcoming trails, inviting the community to explore, learn and find inspiration in nature.”

Restoration at the preserve began with a deep study of its ecology and history. Years of human

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The Elizabeth Hughes Society will host a program titled “Is Elizabethtown a Sundown Town and Is Recovery Possible?” by Dr. Gerald R. Baer, physician emeritus of Penn Medicine, Lancaster General Hospital, on Monday, Oct. 27, at 6:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Church, 398 N. Locust St., Elizabethtown. The meeting is free and open to the public, and a question-and-answer period will follow the presentation. Baer holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from Elizabethtown College and a medical degree from Penn State University College of Medicine, and he completed a residency in family medicine at the Williamsport Hospital in 1991. He retired from his medical practice at Norlanco Family Medicine in 2021, after 30 years of service there. During these years, he was also affiliated with the Masonic Village Health Care Center, was instrumental in opening

impact had altered the land, leaving it vulnerable to invasive species and declining biodiversity. The conservancy’s stewardship team created a climate-smart forestry plan to nurture the forest’s natural layers, restore the meadows and remove invasive plants.

That work, completed in 2023 and 2024, is already paying off. Native trees and grasses are reclaiming their space, wildlife is returning and visitors can watch the evolving ecosystem thrive. Hikers can cross small bridges over cold streams that eventually feed into Conewago Creek; wander through restored meadows alive with pollinators; and pass beneath towering trees that rise beside massive diabase boulders, ancient geological giants covered in moss and lichen.

“Our family is deeply touched by this honor,” said Suzanne High, vice chair of the High Foundation. “To see this land restored and transformed with new trails by the Lancaster Conservancy is incredibly meaningful, not only to us but to the wider community. Knowing that the High Family Nature Preserve will be a place where people can gather, learn and connect with nature for generations to come is a legacy we are grateful to share.”

The preserve was originally acquired from and partially

donated by the Elizabethtown Area Park Authority in 2009 with funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Natural Lands Preservation Fund of Lancaster County.

Today, the preserve is more than just a place for recreation. It’s a critical link in a corridor of forested land that stretches from the Schuylkill Highlands of Berks County through Lebanon County’s Furnace Hills and across Lancaster County to the Susquehanna River.

“The High Family Nature Preserve resides within a 40-mile-long ridge that serves as the last intact long-distance forested land corridor in Lancaster County,” explained Brandon Tennis, senior vice president of stewardship at Lancaster Conservancy. “These nature preserves - including the High Family Nature Preserve - will always be strongholds of habitat and outdoor recreation in Lancaster County.”

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the Sycamore Square Family Medicine office, and provided medical care to Elizabethtown College students when the college had its own primary care office. Since his retirement, Baer has been reading and writing about racial justice issues in Elizabethtown. He and his wife, Rose, have lived in Elizabethtown since 1991.

The Elizabeth Hughes Society is a local organization of women who seek to promote education, cooperation, a higher public spirit, and a better social order.

Seniors Invited to Luncheon

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CLOCK REPAIR - TRAGER 717-786-7053

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GET A BREAK on your taxes! Donate your car, truck, or SUV to assist the blind and visually impaired. Arrange a swift, no-cost vehicle pickup and secure a generous tax credit for 2025. Call Heritage for the Blind Today at 1-844-320-2804 today!

WANTED! MOTORCYCLES & MINI BIKES! ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC. Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph, BSA, and other foreign models. $$PAYING CA$H$$ 717-577-8206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com

REAL ESTATE

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AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING 717-604-1306 • FREE ESTIMATES 26 Yrs. Exp. • Senior Discounts Also Patios & Walls. Ask for Jeff

AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING FALL CLEANUP MULCHING Trimming/Planting Small Tree and Shrub Removal Neglected Overgrowth Cleanup Fast, reliable service. Lic/Insd. Sr. Disc.! Free Estimates! 717-208-2265

POWERWASHING POWERWASHING & DECK SEALING/REPAIR By Steve, 717-892-7411

ALLEGIANT TREE CARE Honest pricing w/25 yrs. exp.! Fully ins. Tree pruning/removal • Stump grinding. FREE ESTIMATES! Call: 717-598-9857

AMISH MOVING COMPANY AMISH CLEANOUTS Will move households (will go out of state). Fair prices for Clean Outs of Attics, Basements. 717-442-3301

ANDY’S DRYWALL Interior Remodeling, Hanging, Finishing, Framing, Painting, Basements, Additions, Insured. PA 022669. 717-587-4102

Clean, Repair, Gutter Guards. Property Maint. by Steve. 717-892-7411

HARDWOOD FLOOR REFINISHING & INSTALLATION Since 1996. Affordable. Superb work. Licensed. woodfloor.simdif.com 717-468-1164

HAUL YOUR JUNK AWAY Home, yard waste, appliances; Whatever! Also Shed Removal. 717-669-7854

HAULING, JUNK REMOVAL. Bsmts, sheds, garages cleaned out. Tree brush. Odd jobs. We also move people. Free est. Visa/MC/ Disc/AmEx. 717-456-6051; 410-688-7569 CRASS HAULING

JACUZZI BATH REMODEL can install a new, custom bath or shower in as little as one day. For a limited time, waiving ALL installation costs! Additional terms apply. Subject to change and vary by dealer. (Offer ends 12/31/25)Call 1-844-826-2535

JUNK REMOVAL

Basements, garages, attics, appliances. Five Star Property Service, 717-278-1030

MIKE’S JUNK REMOVAL

Call today for all your junk removal needs! Also: Demo (sheds, etc.) • Tree & brush removal 717-672-6483

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STUMP GRINDING

Free estimates. Insured. Call or text Mitzel’s Stump Grinding 717-858-9347

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Top soil if desired. Reasonable pricing. FREE ESTIMATES! Call: 717-598-9857

ITEMS WANTED

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BUYING CLASSIC CARS TRUCKS, SUVs **American and Foreign** Any Condition. Buying entire car collections. $$PAYING CA$H$$ Please call 717-5778206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com

BUYING UNWANTED HEATING OIL 30¢/ga. - will pick up. 717-587-7315

CORVETTES WANTED 1953 thru 2019 Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561

DONATE YOUR CAR, truck, boat, RV and more to support our veterans! Schedule a FAST, FREE vehicle pickup and receive a top tax deduction! Call Veteran Car Donations at 1-877-327-0686 today!

All real estate advertised in this publication is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act which makes it illegal to advertise a preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, handicap (physical or mental) or familial status (people with children) or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. This publication will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate which is in violation of the law Our readers are hearby informed that all dwellings advertised in this publication are required to be available on an equal opportunity basis.

*NOTE TO OUR CUSTOMERS* When placing your real estate ad please describe the property only, not who you wish to occupy it.

For Rent

NEWLY RENOVATED 2-BEDROOM/1-BATH APARTMENT

2nd floor in Marietta. Rent $1,095/mo., includes water, sewer, & trash, plus washers & dryers. Tenant pays electricity. Mandated background + credit report. Required first month & security deposit before move-in. Available 1 November. Contact Jessica at jsnkmn@gmail.com for an appt./application.

BOSSLER MENNONITE CHURCH: Located at 2021 Bossler Rd., Elizabethtown. Phone: 717-367-5167. Web site: www.bosslermennonite.org Sunday Worship held at 10 am. Preschool: 717537-8192.

CHIQUES METHODIST CHURCH:

1215 E. Main St., Mount Joy. Doug Paglia, Pastor. Worship Service at 9-10 am Children’s Sunday School: 9-10 am. Refreshments & Fellowship: 10-10:30 am. Adult Sunday School at 10:30-11:30 am. Nursery Provided, Handicapped Accessible. For more information, call: 717-653-5175.

CHRIST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

75-125 East High Street, Elizabethtown 717-367-2786. Rev. Albert J. Domines, Jr., Sr. Pastor. Rev. Gerald R. Kliner, Jr., Assoc. Pastor. Liturgies of Holy Eucharist Saturday at 6pm and Sunday at 8:15am & 11am. Sunday school for all ages 9:45am Handicapped accessible. Morning Prayer Wednesdays at 8:30am. Visit us online at: www.christlutheran-etown.com

COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH: welcomes you to Love God, Love Others, and Reach Out with us! Join us for worship on Sundays at 8:00, 9:30, or 11:00 a.m. We’re located at 331 Anderson Ferry Road in Marietta (off Rt 441 on Rt 772). Learn more at cbcpa.org.

ELIZABETHTOWN MENNONITE CHURCH:

300 S Spruce St. (corner of S. Spruce & E. Bainbridge) Elizabethtown, PA 17022. You are welcome to join us for Sunday School at 9:00 am and Sunday Worship at 10:00 am - in person or livestreamed on our YouTube Channel. Ph: 717-367-7089 info@etownmennonite.com Visit us online at www.etownmennonite.com

ETOWN GRACE CHURCH, 305 Anchor Rd, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Dr. Rick A. Clark, Pastor. Sunday: SS and Adult Bible Classes 9 am, Morning Worship 10:15 am. Wed night 6:15-7:45 pm AWANA (Children’s Ministry). Website at etowngrace.com

FLORIN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN:

You are welcome here! Worship service is at 10:15am Sunday mornings at 815 Bruce Avenue, Mount Joy PA 17552. Now LiveStreaming on YouTube - Search for us @florinchurch For more information, visit us at www.florincob.org Phone: 717-6531202 Email: secretary@florincob.org

GLOSSBRENNER CHURCH: 713 Church St. (located on the corner of Church & Angle Sts.), Mount Joy. Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 am (In-Person or Live Streamed). Nursery Provided, Handicapped Accessible. Sunday School for all ages: 11:15 am. Pastor: Heather Hammel. Church Office: 717-653-5683. "Like" us on Facebook: Glossbrenner Church. www.glossbrenner.net

GRACE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH OF MANHEIM: 1483 N. Colebrook Rd., Manheim. SUNDAYS: Adult Bible Class at 9:30am and Worship Service at 10:30am. Wednesday Evening Prayer is held from 6:30pm-7:30pm For more details, please visit http://www.gcfmanheim.org or call 717-665-7222.

MARY MOTHER OF THE CHURCH (A Roman Catholic Parish): 625 Union School Rd., Mount Joy. Pastor: Rev. Ted Keating. Mass Times: Saturday Vigil 4:30pm, Sunday 8:30 & 11 am; Monday thru Friday 8:30 am. Confessions: Sat 3:30pm. 717-653-4903, visit us online at www.marymotherparish.org

GEARS Posts Activities

GEARS will offer activities to the community. Unless otherwise noted, there is a per-person cost, with a discounted rate for residents. To register or for more information, visit www.getinto gears.org or call 717-367-0355.

MAYTOWN CHURCH OF GOD: 14 West Elizabeth St., Maytown. Scott Sweigart, Pastor. All are w0elcome! Sunday Worship Service at 9:00 am. Phone: 717-426-3117. www.maytowncog.org

MILTON GROVE CHURCH: 2026 Cloverleaf Road (located N. of Rt. 283 Rheems/ Elizabethtown Exit) Mount Joy. Pastor: Jamie Pietsch. Join us Sundays at 9:30 am for in-person worship and on Facebook live at www.miltongrovechurch.com

PROCLAMATION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA): Meeting at Kraybill Mennonite School, 598 Kraybill Church Rd., Mount Joy, PA 17552. Sundays at 10:30am We Welcome You! Visit us online at www.proclamationpca.com

RUHL’S CHURCH: A growing church committed to Christ. Worship on Sunday morning at 8 am for a traditional feel. Sunday School for all ages at 9:15 am., 10:30 am. Worship led by praise band. (Nursery available. Handicap accessible.) For more information, please call 717-665-3400 or visit www.ruhlschurch.org Located at 4810 Elizabethtown Rd, Manheim.

SAINT LUKE EPISCOPAL CHURCH: 209 S. Market St. at Columbia Ave., Mount Joy. Phone: 717-653-4977. Sunday Holy Eucharist at 11 am. Wednesday Morning Prayer at 10 am in the Education Building. Taize Service 1st Sat. of the month at 5 pm. stlukesmountjoy@gmail.com www.stlukesmountjoypa.org Handicap Accessible.

SAINT PAUL’S CHURCH (A united Methodist Congregation): 398 N. Locust Street (North Spruce and Oak Streets), Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Phone:717-367-1889. Sunday Worship: Traditional at 8:30am, Grace Kids (ages 0-12 yrs) at 10:15am, Contemporary 10:15am.Email:office@wearesaintpauls.com Visit us online at: wearesaintpauls.com

ST. MARK’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Loving, growing, and sharing JOY through Jesus! Sunday service times: 9 and 10:30 a.m. 27 E. Main St., Mount Joy 717-6535493. www.connectstmarks.com Livestream at facebook.com/ConnectStMarks

TBC BIBLE CHURCH: Together Becoming Christ-like. 5880 School House Rd., Elizabethtown. We are a friendly, family-like atmosphere welcoming you to join us for Sunday school for all ages at 9:30 am & worship at 10:30 am. (jr. church included). Afternoon / evening gatherings meet on various Sundays for prayer, Bible study and fellowship. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:00pm. Monthly men’s and women’s Bible studies offer an opportunity to grow deeper in the Word and to fellowship with others. tbcbiblechurch.org or call 717-433-7585

THE ENCOUNTER CHURCH: A gathering of imperfect people seeking to know and encounter God. Sunday morning prayer at 9 am & worship at 10 am. 221 N. Front St., Bainbridge. www.encounter-connect.org

WORD OF LIFE CHAPEL: 139 Wickersham Rd., Bainbridge. 717-426-1171 Sunday Service - 10:15 am (Children’s Ministry & Nursery Care Provided). Visit us online at www.wordoflifechapel.org We welcome you!

Please Note: Updates can be made to your church’s listing for 1st issue date of each month only.

(Changes must be submitted by the previous Wednesday.)

For More Information On Church Listings And Rates, Call Justin at 717-492-2533

POUND, a cardio jam session that uses lightly weighted drumsticks engineered specifically for exercise, will be offered on Fridays, Nov. 7 through Dec. 19, from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. at Fighting Dragons, 101 Cherry St., Elizabethtown. There will be no class on Nov. 28. Courtney Lesnick, a certified POUND instructor, will lead the class. Attendees should bring a yoga mat to the class, which is open to people age 14 and over.

A Let’s Line Dance Improver+ class will be offered on Tuesdays, Nov. 11 through Dec. 16, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Memorial Hall at the Eliza -

bethtown Fairgrounds, 900 E. High St., Elizabethtown. The class will focus on introducing dances that are identified as improver level or above. The Improver+ class is open to anyone; however, it is highly recommended that attendees have a basic foundation as the dances covered will be more difficult that those taught in the typical Let’s Line Dance class.

A Mother/Son Glow n’ Throw will take place on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 1 to 3 p.m. at at Stumpy’s Hatchet House of Hershey, 515 Rear W. Chocolate Ave., Hershey. The registration deadline is Monday, Nov. 3. The event will include two hours of glow-in-the-dark ax throwing. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Boys may bring another important lady in their lives if their mother is not available.

Chicken Corn Soup Sale Posted

St. John’s Episcopal Church, 239 E. Market St., Marietta, will hold a homemade chicken corn soup sale on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Soup will be sold by the quart for takeout, or people may enjoy a bowl of soup, hot dog, and

drink in the fellowship hall.

People are encouraged to order their soup in advance. For more information or to place an order, call Nancy Kulman at 717-426-3189 or 717-426-1229.

filmmakers. You’re enjoying food, and you’re talking about your projects and your passion. The gala is held after all the films have been screened at least twice over the weekend. Do I call it a red-carpet event? Yes. Is it a black-tie event? No.”

“The highlight of the festival should be the works,” continued Shank. “But it will be the Lancaster businesses and filmmakers coming together. It’s really a networking event. The film industry, at its core, is collaborative.”

The 60 films that the Red Rose Film Festival will feature were selected from a group of 200 submissions. Each film was viewed by five judges from a panel of 50 and then was assigned a rating from 1 to 10 based on 10 criteria.

The majority of the films that will be screened at the festival received ratings of 8 or higher.

Among the movies that will be presented are a film called “Adamstown,” which was produced by Lancaster-based Rwandan filmmaker Andrew Bilindabagabo, and “Keep Quiet and Forgive,” which was produced and directed by Lancaster cinematographer Sarah McClure.

In 2023, it was estimated that 9,500 films were produced around the world.

“They’re thoughts and ideas that people have the courage to put on the screen,” said Shank.

“How many ideas are there? How many thoughts do you have in a day?”

“Lancaster and central Pennsylvania are underrepresented in the film community,” he added.

“Our goal is to advocate for the filmmakers. But we’re more an

extension of tourism than we are of just the arts.”

Over the festival’s four days, more than 1,000 people, mainly from the country’s northeast corridor - Pennsylvania, New York and Baltimore - are expected to attend the Red Rose Film Festival. Many of them will experience feelings of escape.

“Our biggest audiences are the filmmakers and their families,” said Shank, a resident of Marietta. “People who support the arts are typically 55 and older who want to send the elevator back down. They want to have conversations with these filmmakers, and those conversations matter. That’s what this platform provides. This is why we’re here.”

Through his creative passion for films, Shank established the Red Rose Film Festival in 2019.

“We technically copied an idea for a film festival from Dubuque, Iowa,” said Shank. “The Julien Dubuque International Film Festival is one of the top-rated film festivals in the country. They focus more on tourism than filmmaking. I was like, ‘Why don’t we have this in Lancaster? Let’s take Lancaster’s love of Lancaster and create a film festival.’ Lancaster loves Lancaster.”

“It keeps me in proximity of an industry for which I chose Lancaster over Los Angeles,” Shank continued. “I didn’t want that life, and now I’m very fulfilled. I didn’t need fame to fulfill my dream. The Red Rose Film Festival has become my platform. This is my way to be connected to artists and filmmakers.”

For additional information, go to https://redrosefilm festival.com.