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WED., MAY 15 - Our Mother Of Perpetual Help School in Ephrata will hold its 21st Annual Benefit Golf Tournament at Honeybrook Golf Club, 1422 Cambridge Road, Honey Brook. Registration and breakfast begin at 8:00 a.m. For more info., call 717-738-2414 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

THURS., MAY 16 - A Widow’s Meeting will be held at the Udder Choice, 1812 West Main Street, Ephrata. Meal at 6:00 p.m. with meeting to follow. All widows welcome.

THURS., MAY 16 - Free Community Meal at First United Methodist Church, 68 North Church Street, Ephrata. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Serving at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For more info., call 717-733-4134.

SAT., MAY 18 - St. John Center Lutheran Church, 599 Reading Road, East Earl, is having a Chicken BBQ at 10:00 a.m. to benefit the youth to attend the National Youth Gathering. There is a cost. For more info., call the church at 717-445-5505.

SAT., MAY 18 - The Durlach-Mt. Airy Fire Company, 880 Durlach Road, Stevens (Mt. Airy), is holding an Ox Roast Dinner, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There is a cost. Take outs only. For more info., call 717-733-6911.

SAT., MAY 18 - St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 105 West Main Street, Terre Hill, is holding a Tea from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. To make reservations, call 717-445-0933 for more info. The public is invited to attend.

SAT., MAY 18 - Ephrata First U.M.C. will hold a Pulled Pork Bar-B-Que and Flea Market at 651 Stevens Road, Ephrata, from 9:00 a.m. to ? Takeouts available. Benefits Mission Outreach of First U.M.C.

SAT., MAY 18 - Chicken BBQ at Overly’s Grove Park, 640 Overly’s Grove Road, New Holland, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Cost by donation. Takeout also available. Proceeds benefit the maintenance of the park.

SAT., MAY 18 - Farmersville Fire Company will hold a Chicken BBQ and Bake Sale, 10:00 a.m. to ? Dinners available.

SAT., MAY 18 - Misfits on a Mission, Relay For Life of Norlanco Team, will have a Springtime in New York City Bus Trip. There is a cost. Depart from Ephrata Walmart at 8:00 a.m. and return at 10:00 p.m. To reserve you seat, call Sharon Groff at 717-354-2656. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society.

SAT., MAY 18 - The Schoeneck Fire Company will hold its first annual Consignment Auction at 125 North King Street, Denver, starting at 9:00 a.m. Quilts will be sold at 1:00 p.m. All proceeds benefits the fire company. For more info., call 717-336-6767.

SUN., MAY 19 - The Mohler Church of the Brethren, 21 East Mohler Church Road, Ephrata, is hosting a Community Family Fun Day from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Everyone is invited. There is no cost to attend.

SUN., MAY 19 - Keystone Pet Enhanced Therapy Services’ Third Annual Patriotic Pet Expo/Pet Platoon Walk from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Grater Memorial Park and Eicher Center, Ephrata. Registration begins at 10:45 a.m. For more info., email KPETS at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 888-685-6387.

SUN., MAY 19 - The Ephrata American Legion Ladies Auxiliary will host a Designer Purse Bingo. Doors open at 12:00 noon. Bingo begins at 1:00 p.m. There is a cost. For more info. or tickets, call Helen at 717-859-1234 or Terry at 717-371-3656, or the American Legion at 717-733-2576.

SUN., MAY 19 - Mount Culmen Evangelical Congregational Church, 1885 Turkey Hill Road, East Earl, will host “Cousin Jake and Friends” in concert at 10:00 a.m. For more info., call 717-445-0147.

SUN., MAY 19 - Moravian Manor and the Lititz Church of the Brethren will host The Wesley Singers at the Lititz Church of the Brethren, 300 West Orange Street, Lititz, at 3:00 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. Everyone is welcome. A freewill offering will be taken.

SUN., MAY 19 - The Hahnstown United Zion Church will host the Joyful Hearts Concert at 7:00 p.m. The church is located on the corner of Glenwood Drive and Frysville Road. A freewill offering will be lifted and shared with the group. For more info., call 717-445-6456.

THURS., MAY 23 - Friends of Eberbach will host a fundraising Bus Trip to the Adventure Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey and the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia. There is a cost. Bus leaves Elite Coach in Ephrata at 8:30 a.m. and will return at 7:30 p.m. For more info., call Bill Donecker at 717-587-6350.

THURS., MAY 23 - Free Community Meal at First United Methodist Church, 68 North Church Street, Ephrata. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Serving at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For more info., call 717-733-4134.

MON., MAY 27 - Rothsville Volunteer Fire Company, 2071 Main Street, Rothsville, will hold a Memorial Day Parade and Service at 8:30 a.m.

TUES., MAY 28 & WED., MAY 29 - AARP will hold an eight-hour Refresher Driver Safety Class at Moravian Manor, 300 West Lemon Street, Lititz, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. both days. Call Nancy at 717-625-6189 to register.

THURS., MAY 30 - Loyal Christian Benefit Association (Branch 1557) will host a Haus and Pinochle Card Party at the Ephrata Recreation Center, 130 South Academy Drive, Ephrata, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. There is a cost. For more info., call 717-989-4555 or 717-333-2764.

THURS., MAY 30 - Free Community Meal at First United Methodist Church, 68 North Church Street, Ephrata. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Serving at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For more info., call 717-733-4134.

SAT., JUNE 1 - Reinholds Fire Company Country Music Shows - Craig Campbell and Flamin’ Dick and the Hot Rods, at 7:00 p.m. Rain or shine. Located 3 miles West off of Route 272, Route 897, Reinholds. Kitchen opens at 4:00 p.m. There is a cost.

SAT., JUNE 1 - In Memory of Angels in Heaven ACS Relay For Life Team will hold a “Do As You Please Bus Trip to Washington D.C.” There is a cost. Bus leaves Elite Coach, 1685 West Main Street, Ephrata at 7:00 a.m. and returns at 8:30 p.m. Call Cindy at 717-627-7772 to reserve your seat. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society.

SAT., JUNE 1 - The Lititz recCenter is sponsoring a Bus Trip to New York City. Depart Lititz at 6:30 a.m. and depart New York City at 7:00 p.m. There is a cost. For more info. or to register, call 717-626-5096.

SATS., JUNE 1, JULY 6, AUG. 3, SEPT. 7 & OCT. 5 - Friendly Horseman’s Club Fun Show at 260 Kline Road, Denver, at 9:00 a.m. For more info., call 717-484-2222 or 717-203-0797.

THURS., JUNE 6 - Loyal Christian Benefit Association (Branch 1557) will host a Haus and Pinochle Card Party at the Ephrata Recreation Center, 130 South Academy Drive, Ephrata, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. There is a cost. For more info., call 717-989-4555 or 717-333-2764.

SAT., JUNE 8 - The Knights of Columbus of Our Lady of Lourdes Church in New Holland is holding a Chicken BBQ Fundraiser at O’Neill’s Auto Body Shop, 580 East Main Street, New Holland. There is a cost. For more info., call John Henry at 717-808-2540 or Don Trout at 717-371-8879.

SAT., JUNE 8 - Reinholds Fire Company Country Music Shows - Dustin Lynch and Jimmy and the Parrots, at 7:00 p.m. Rain or shine. Located 3 miles West off of Route 272, Route 897, Reinholds. Kitchen opens at 4:00 p.m. There is a cost.

MON., JUNE 10 - THURS., JUNE 13 - The Cocalico High School field hockey program is holding a Youth Field Hockey Camp for any child entering grades third through eighth, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. daily on the Cocalico High School Campus. For more info. or to register, call Denise Sensenig at 717-336-3306.

FRI., JUNE 14 & SAT., JUNE 15 - Norlanco’s 2013 Relay For Life at Cocalico High School in Denver, beginning at 4:00 p.m. on Friday through 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. For more info., email Paula Spohn at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society.

SAT., JUNE 15 - Rothsville Volunteer Fire Company, 2071 Main Street, Rothsville, will hold an All You Can Eat Breakfast, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Cost is by donation.

MON., JUNE 24 - FRI., JUNE 28 - The Ephrata Soccer Booster Club is holding an Ephrata Mounts Soccer Academy for any child entering grades second through eighth, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon daily, at the Ephrata Middle School (gym entrance). For more info. or to register, call Wesley Deininger at 717-725-9717.

SAT., AUG. 10 - Rothsville Volunteer Fire Company, 2071 Main Street, Rothsville, will hold an All You Can Eat Breakfast, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Cost is by donation.

SAT., SEPT. 14 - Rothsville Volunteer Fire Company, 2071 Main Street, Rothsville, will hold a Chicken Corn Soup and Bake Sale, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Takeouts only.

SAT., SEPT. 21 - Friendly Horseman’s Club Gaming Show at 260 Kline Road, Denver. For more info., call 717-799-1010 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

WED., OCT. 3 - The Lititz Lioness Club is sponsoring a Bus Trip to Atlantic City. Leave A.C. Moore at 8:00 a.m. and return at 8:00 p.m.  There is a cost. For more info., call Lioness Kathy at 717-661-7760.

SAT., OCT. 12 - Rothsville Volunteer Fire Company, 2071 Main Street, Rothsville, will hold an All You Can Eat Breakfast, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Cost is by donation.

SAT., OCT. 12 - Chicken BBQ Dinner at the Schoeneck Fire Company, 125 North King Street, Denver, from 10:00 a.m. to ? There is a cost. For more info., call 717-336-6767.

SAT., OCT. 26 - Soup and Sub Sale at the Schoeneck Fire Company, 125 North King Street, Denver, from 8:00 a.m. until sold out. There is a cost. For more info., call 717-336-6767.

SAT., NOV. 9 - Rothsville Volunteer Fire Company, 2071 Main Street, Rothsville, will hold a Roast Beef and Turkey Supper, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Takeouts only.

SUN., NOV. 11 - The Reamstown Fire Hall, 12 West Church Street, Reamstown, will host a Vera Bradley and Coach Bingo, to benefit Salem Evangelical and Reformed Church’s mission trip to Ireland and youth activities. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Bingo starts at 1:00 p.m. For more info. or to order tickets, call 717-335-2655. There is a cost.

SAT., NOV. 16 - Craft Show at the Schoeneck Fire Company, 125 North King Street, Denver, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For more info., call 717-336-6767.