Events in Northeastern Lancaster County
and Surrounding Areas for
  August 2010:

SUN., AUG. 1 – THURS., AUG. 5 – Forest Hills Mennonite Church hosts SonQuest Rainforest Vacation Bible School at 100 Quarry Road, Leola, 6:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more info. or to pre-register, call 717-656-6227 or email fhmc@foresthillschurch.org.

SUN., AUG. 1 – THURS., AUG. 5 -  Vacation Bible School at St. John’s Center U.C.C., 432 Reading Road, Route 625, East Earl, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with doors opening at 6:15 p.m. For ages preschool through sixth grade. To register, call 717-445-5622.

SUN., AUG. 1 – Annual Peach Festival held by The Olive Leaf Sunday School, 846 Fritztown Road, Sinking Spring, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Music will be provided by the String Crew. If rain, the event will be held in the Chapel basement.

SUN., AUG. 1 – Friendship Singers and the Creative Movement Team of Friendship Community will present a program at Akron Grace E.C. Church, 101 North 7th Street, Akron, at 10:15 a.m.

MON., AUG. 2 – FRI., AUG. 6 – Washington Avenue Bible Church, 149 Washington Avenue, Ephrata, will hold Adventure Airlines Vacation Bible School, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

MON., AUG. 2 – Imani Outback Outside Worship Event at 7:00 p.m. at 510 Stevens Road, Ephrata. Free food, volleyball, games, worship and more. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Event for all ages.

MON., AUG. 2 – High Seas Expedition Vacation Bible School will be held at Ephrata Grace E.C. Church, 131 Terrace Avenue, Ephrata, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. To register contact Lisa at 717-738-3522 or lmcellhenney@dejazzd.com or Michelle at 717-733-6998 or email tmm@dejazzd.com.

TUES., AUG. 3 – Ephrata Area Women’s Connection Luncheon at Foxchase Golf Club, 300 Stevens Road, Stevens, at 11:45 a.m. There is a cost. For more info. or for reservations, call Ruth Lausch at 717-733-3979 or Myrleen Kline at 717-733-7750. Free child care by reservation.

TUES., AUG. 3 – Parents with Special Cares Support Group Meeting at Garden Spot Village, 433 South Kinzer Avenue, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For more info., call Karen Horning at 717-355-6010 or email khorning@gardenspotvillage.org.

TUES., AUG. 3 – Bethany Christian Services , 1689 Crown Avenue, Suite 1, Lancaster, will hold an informational meeting from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. If you are interested in attending, call 717-399-3213.

WED., AUG. 4 & THURS., AUG. 5 – Party in the Park at Reamstown Community Park, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Grades one through six. Rain or shine. Sponsored by Salem Evangelical and Reformed Church. For more info., call 717-336-7378.

THURS., AUG. 5 – Free Community Meal at First United Methodist Church, 68 North Church Street, Ephrata. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Serving at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For more info., call 717-733-4134.

THURS., AUG. 5 – Mohnton Playground Festival will be held starting at 5:00 p.m. There will be food, entertainment, boat race, games and food. Free admission. For more info., call 610-777-8614.

FRI., AUG. 6 & SAT., AUG. 7 – St. Paul Lutheran Church, Penryn, will hold their annual WELCA Yard Sale. Breakfast will be held on Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Everyone is welcome.

SAT., AUG. 7 – Woodcrest Retreat to host Outdoor Gospel Concert on Woodcrest Drive, Ephrata, at 7:00 p.m. A freewill offering will be received. BBQ will be served from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Call 717-738-2233 for tickets.

SAT., AUG. 7 – 54th Annual Summer Festival and Chicken BBQ at St. Benedict Grove, Route 10. BBQ dinner from 12:00 noon to 7:00 p.m. Crafts, auction, flea market, games, train ride, moon bounce, raffle, Bingo, live music and fireworks.

SAT., AUG. 7 – MON., AUG. 16 – St. Peter’s Lutheran Church is offering a trip to see the Oberammergau Passion Play. Included in the tour are Switzerland, Austria and Bavaria. There is a cost. Contact Cathy at 717-394-5473 for a detailed flyer and registration form.

SAT., AUG. 7 – Ephrata United Zion Church, 408 East Fulton Street, Ephrata, will hold its Fun in the Son event from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Most events are free with a nominal charge for food. Rain or shine. For more info., call the church at 717-733-1661.

SAT., AUG. 7 – Caernarvon Fire Company Pancake Breakfast at 2145 Main Street, Churchtown, 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. For more info., call 717-445-7310.

SAT., AUG. 7 – Reinholds Station Trinity Chapel Craft Festival at Trinity Chapel Grounds, on Route 897 in Reinholds, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For more info., email gbeard@ptd.net or call Gladys at 717-336-6846.

SUN., AUG. 8 – THURS., AUG. 12 – New Life Fellowship is holding Vacation Bible School from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at 420 East Fulton Street, Ephrata. For children ages three to those who completed grade five. Call 717-738-0963 to register or for more info.

SUN., AUG. 8 – THURS., AUG. 12 – Rome Vacation Bible School at Harvest Fellowship, 34 West Church Street, Stevens, 6:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For ages three through eleven or finished with fifth grade.

SUN., AUG. 8 – THURS., AUG. 12 – “Back to the Basics” Vacation Bible School at Salem Lutheran Church, 1331 West Main Street, Ephrata, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For children ages three to nine. For more info. or to register, call 717-733-6646 or email office@salemephrata.org.

MON., AUG. 9 – Meet the Churches at Garden Spot Village, 433 South Kinzer Avenue, New Holland, at 7:00 p.m. The program is free and open to the public. For more info., call Chet Yoder at 717-355-6203.

MON., AUG. 9 – FRI., AUG. 13 – 5-Day Bible Club at St. Paul’s E.C. Church, 2120 Main St., Lititz, 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. For children ages 5 to 12. For more info., contact Richard Musser at 717-626-5408.

MON., AUG. 9 – Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver’s Support Group meeting at Garden Spot Village, 433 South Kinzer Avenue, New Holland, at 9:30 a.m. The program is free and open to the public. Respite care is available by calling Jan Mills at 717-355-6226. For more info., call Joanne Morton at 717-355-6076 or email jmorton@gardenspotvillage.org.

THURS., AUG. 12 - Free Community Meal at First United Methodist Church, 68 North Church Street, Ephrata. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Serving at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For more info., call 717-733-4134.

THURS., AUG. 12 – Low Vision Support Group at Garden Spot Village, 433 South Kinzer Avenue, New Holland, 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The program is free and open to the public. For more info., call Judy Shaffer at 717-355-6259.

SAT., AUG. 14 – Taste of Northern Lancaster County at the Ephrata Rec Center, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Benefits Camp No Limits. There is a cost. For more info., contact Jim Rennix at 717-725-5750.

SAT., AUG. 14 – The Schoeneck Lions will hold a Yard Sale at the Denver Park and Kauffman’s chicken will be sold at 10:00 a.m. Call Sharon Lesher at 717-203-7068 for more info.

SUN., AUG. 15 – Wuppertaler-Kurrende German Boys’ Choir Concert at Mellinger Mennonite Church, 1916 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, at 4:00 p.m. Admission is free. For more info., call 717-393-9745.

THURS., AUG. 19 – The Ephrata Chapter of Widow2Widow will be attending the dinner for widows and widowers at 6:00 p.m. at the Ephrata Business Center, 400 West Main Street, Ephrata. Call Betty at 717-368-5857 to reserve your place.

THURS., AUG. 19 - Free Community Meal at First United Methodist Church, 68 North Church Street, Ephrata. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Serving at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For more info., call 717-733-4134.

FRI., AUG. 20 – Third Friday’s A Charm “Dog Days of Summer” presented by Heart of Friendship Art Gallery and Ephrata Merchants, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in downtown Ephrata. Refreshments, prizes and giveaways.

SAT., AUG. 21 – Martindale Fire Company, 544 Grist Mill Road, Martindale, Annual Pig Roast, 10:00 a.m. until sold out.

MON., AUG. 23 – Parkinson’s Support Group at Garden Spot Village, 433 South Kinzer Avenue, New Holland, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. with exercise starting at 1:45 p.m. Open to all persons with Parkinson’s and their caregivers, family and friends. For more info., call Judy Shaffer at 717-355-6259 or email jshaffer@gardenspotvillage.org.

THURS., AUG. 26 - Free Community Meal at First United Methodist Church, 68 North Church Street, Ephrata. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Serving at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For more info., call 717-733-4134.

FRI., AUG. 27 - The Schoeneck and Denver Lions Club will host Movies Night at the Denver Park, showing “Alvin and the Chipmunks the Squeakquel.” Movies are free and shown at dusk. Food will be provided at a minimal fee.