WED., DECEMBER 10 & 17 – Brickerville United Lutheran Church, 340 E. 28th Division Highway, will hold “Advent Lunch & Learn” at 12:00 noon. There is no cost. All are welcome.

WED., DECEMBER 10 – The Lancaster County Bird Club will hold a special program about the Lititz Christmas Bird Count, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The program is free and open to the public. For more info., call Ted at 717-856-3851.

WED., DECEMBER 10 – Young at Heart will meet at Faith United Evangelical Lutheran Church, 357 Walnut St., Denver, at 9:00 a.m. For adults 60+. Program is run by REAL Life Community Services. For more info., call 717-336-7797.

THURS., DECEMBER 11 – First Church Ephrata, 68 N. Church St., Ephrata, will holds its monthly Senior Moments luncheon at 11:45 a.m. (eat at 12:00 noon, small charge), followed with entertainment of Christmas music and songs by Gary Pike and Lynn Kline. Come and join them. For more info., call 717-738-2465.

THURS., DECEMBER 11 – Ephrata Community Meals will be held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 167 E. Main St., Ephrata. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Meal at 6:00 p.m. Dine-in only. For more info., call Tina at 484-798-0155.

FRI., DECEMBER 12, SAT., DECEMBER 13 & FRI., DECEMBER 19, SAT., DECMBER 20 – Woodcrest Retreat, 225 Woodcrest Dr., Ephrata, will hold Journey to Bethlehem, a walk-through nativity with over 70 actors and animals on Fridays, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:50 p.m., and Saturdays, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:50 p.m. There is a cost. For more info. or reservations, call 717-738-2233.

FRI., DECEMBER 12 – Christmas Caroling will be held at City Gate, 100 E. Main St., Ephrata, at 6:30 p.m. Sing Christmas carols followed by sweet treats and hot drinks. All are welcome.

FRI., DECEMBER 12 – SUN., DECEMBER 14 – Historic Poole Forge will host Christmas at the Ironmaster’s, at 1940 Main St., Narvon, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m. Saturday and 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. Sunday. For more info., call 484-797-5302.

FRI., DECEMBER 12 – SUN., DECEMBER 14 – Terre Hill will present Christmas in the Park, at 210 Lancaster Ave., Terre Hill, 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. General admission is free, and some activities will have a small fee. Proceeds benefit the Terre Hill Park.

SAT., DECEMBER 13, 20 & 27 – Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, will hold Holiday Train Room Open Houses, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. There is no cost. Donations are appreciated. Visitors of all ages are invited. For more info., call 717-355-6157.

SAT., DECEMBER 13 – The Akron Fire Company, 1229 Main St., Akron, will hold an All You Can Eat Breakfast with Santa, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. There is a cost. Santa will arrive at 8:00 a.m.

SAT., DECEMBER 13 – St. John’s Center Church, 432 Reading Rd., East Earl, will hold their 15th Annual Santa’s Workshop, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. They will be accepting non-perishable food items for the Terre Hill Food Bank.

SAT., DECEMBER 13 – Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue will hold its monthly Open House, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at 60 Vera Cruz Rd., Reinholds. Food is available to purchase. No admission charge. For more info., call 717-484-4799.

SAT., DECEMBER 13 – City Gate, 100 E. Main St., Ephrata, will hold a Free Community Lunch, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or while supplies last.

SUN., DECEMBER 14 – Hahnstown United Zion Church, 900 Glenwood Dr., Ephrata, will host chalk artist Kathy Ebling and a Christmas Carol Sing-a-Long with Don Good at 6:30 p.m. For more info., call Cleason Martin at 717-383-3820.

SUN., DECEMBER 14 – Muddy Creek Lutheran Church, 11 South Muddy Creek Rd., Denver, will hold their First Service of Lessons and Carols, at 2:30 p.m. There is no cost to attend. Refreshments will follow the service.

SUN., DECEMBER 14 – Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1331 W. Main St., Ephrata, is holding its Annual Open House at 7:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served following the music.

SUN., DECEMBER 14 – Reinholds VFW, 250 Brunners Grove Rd., Reinholds, will hold a Kids’ Community Christmas Party at 1:00 p.m. For ages 0 to 12. Children must be signed up by calling 717-336-9918.

WED., DECEMBER 17 – Young at Heart will meet at the Adamstown Area Library, 110 W. Main St., Adamstown, at 9:00 a.m. For adults 60+. Program is run by REAL Life Community Services. For more info., call 717-336-7797.

THURS., DECEMBER 18 – Ephrata Community Meals will be held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 167 E. Main St., Ephrata. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Meal at 6:00 p.m. Dine-in only. For more info., call Tina at 484-798-0155.

SAT., DECEMBER 20 – City Gate, 100 E. Main St., Ephrata, will hold a Free Community Lunch, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or while supplies last.

SUN., DECEMBER 21 – St. Paul’s E.C. Church, 2120 Main St., Lititz, will hold a Candle Lighting Service, at 6:00 p.m. Casual dress welcome. Refreshments and fellowship will follow the service.

WED., DECEMBER 24 – Wiest United Methodist Church, 48 S. King St., Schoeneck, will hold a Christmas Concert at 2:00 p.m. Light refreshments after the concert.

THURS., DECEMBER 25 – The Brownstown churches (Carpenter’s Community and Ebenezer (Brownstown) E.C.) and the Conestoga Valley Ministerium are offering a free Christmas dinner, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to anyone who can’t afford a dinner or are spending the holiday alone. Take out meals are also available or you can call 717-656-7570 to schedule a delivered meal. The dinner is held at the West Earl firehall at 14 School Ln., Brownstown.

SAT., DECEMBER 27 – The Lancaster County Bird Club is offering a field trip to Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area at 10:30 a.m. Meet at the Visitor Center. No pre-registration is required. For more info., call 717-856-3851.

SAT., DECEMBER 27 – City Gate, 100 E. Main St., Ephrata, will hold a Free Community Lunch, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or while supplies last.

THURS., JANUARY 1 – The Fivepointville Fire Company, 1087 Dry Tavern Rd., Denver, will hold a Pork and Sauerkraut Dinner, from 10:30 a.m. until sold out. There is a cost.

SAT., JANUARY 3 – Bareville Fire Company, 211 E. Main St., Leola, will hold an All You Can Eat Breakfast, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Chicken corn soup will also be sold by the quart. There is a cost.

SAT., JANUARY 3 – The Upper Leacock Township War Memorial Association will hold an indoor Flea Market/Garage Sale at 54 W. Main St., Leola, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. No admission charge. For more info., call 717-656-6154.

SAT., JANUARY 3 – The Reinholds Fire Company, 156 W. Main St., Reinholds, will host a Farm Country Shindig featuring “The Kevin Prater Band.” Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Music starts at 6:00 p.m. There is a cost. For more info., call 610-573-0797. Food available to purchase from the fire company.

SAT., JANUARY 17 – The Schoeneck Fire Company, 125 N. King St., Denver, will hold a Breakfast, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. There is a cost. For more info., call 717-336-6767.

SAT., JANUARY 24 – The West Earl Fire Company, 14 School Ln., Brownstown, will hold an All You Can Eat Breakfast, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. There is a cost.

SAT., FEBRUARY 7 – The Schoeneck Fire Company, 125 N. King St., Denver, will hold a Soup and Sub Sale, from 8:00 a.m. until sold out. There is a cost. For more info., call 717-336-6767.

SAT., FEBRUARY 7 – The Upper Leacock Township War Memorial Association will hold an indoor Flea Market/Garage Sale at 54 W. Main St., Leola, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. No admission charge. For more info., call 717-656-6154.

SAT., FEBRUARY 21 – The Schoeneck Fire Company, 125 N. King St., Denver, will hold a Breakfast, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. There is a cost. For more info., call 717-336-6767.

SAT., FEBRUARY 28 – The West Earl Fire Company, 14 School Ln., Brownstown, will hold an All You Can Eat Breakfast, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. There is a cost.

SAT., MARCH 7 – The Upper Leacock Township War Memorial Association will hold an indoor Flea Market/Garage Sale at 54 W. Main St., Leola, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. No admission charge. For more info., call 717-656-6154.

SAT., MARCH 21 – The Schoeneck Fire Company, 125 N. King St., Denver, will hold a Breakfast, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. There is a cost. For more info., call 717-336-6767.

SAT., APRIL 4 – The Upper Leacock Township War Memorial Association will hold an indoor Flea Market/Garage Sale at 54 W. Main St., Leola, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. No admission charge. For more info., call 717-656-6154.

SAT., APRIL 18 – The Schoeneck Fire Company, 125 N. King St., Denver, will hold a Mud Sale at 8:30 a.m. and a Quilt Auction at 11:00 a.m. For more info., call 717-336-6767.

SAT., OCTOBER 10 – The Schoeneck Fire Company, 125 N. King St., Denver, will hold a Big John Nolt’s Chicken BBQ Dinner from 10:00 a.m. until sold out. There is a cost. For more info., call 717-336-6767.

SAT., NOVEMBER 21 – The Schoeneck Fire Company, 125 N. King St., Denver, will hold a Craft Show/Bake Sale, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There is a cost. For more info., call 717-336-6767.

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EVERY MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH – Celebrate Recovery will meet at City Gate, 100 East Main Street, Ephrata, at 6:30 p.m. For more info., call 484-627-2988.

EVERY MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH – Chatting at The General Sutter will be held at The General Sutter Inn, 14 East Main St., Lititz, at 7:00 p.m. Topic changes weekly. Everyone is invited. For more info., call Pastor Jason at 717-333-9238.

FIRST MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH – The Ephrata Area Garden Club will be meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Eicher Arts Center. Open to everyone. For more info., call or text Steve at 717-917-0925 or email egardenclub@yahoo.com.

FIRST MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH – Meeting of the Cocalico Creek Watershed Association, 7:00 p.m. at the Cocalico Sportsman Club Building on Sportsman Rd., just north of Reinholds.

SECOND MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH – Memory Loss Support Group meets from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the 3rd floor Conference Room at Lancaster General Health Suburban Outpatient Pavilion. For more info., call Shelby Swartley at 717-544-3280.

SECOND AND FOURTH MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH – Ephrata Cloister Toastmasters meet at the Dove Westgate Church, 1755 West Main St., Ephrata, 6:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more info., email ephratatoastmasters@hotmail.com.

SECOND AND FOURTH MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH – East Cocalico Lions Club dinner meeting held at Reamstown Fire Hall, 12 West Church St., starting at 6:30 p.m. For more info., call 717-336-5311.

EVERY TUESDAY – Al-Anon Family Group, 12 Step Program of Recovery, United Methodist Church, 120 West Main St., New Holland, 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

EVERY OTHER TUESDAY – PATH will meet at Ephrata Reformed Presbyterian Church, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more info., call Patty at 717-682-9976.

FIRST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH – Denver Lions Club will hold a meeting at 1:30 p.m. on Zoom. For more info., call Brian at 717-484-4926.

SECOND TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH – New Joy Church, 35 New Joy Drive, Ephrata, will hold Soup’s On, a free soup and bread meal for those in need, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

SECOND AND FOURTH TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH – New Holland Lions Club meeting at Yoder’s Restaurant, New Holland, at 6:30 p.m. For more info. or to get involved with the Lions Club, contact James Bronson at 717-355-0230.

EVERY WEDNESDAY – St. Luke’s United Church of Christ, 222 North Broad Street, Lititz, will host a Free Lunch, from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. For more info., call 717-626-7100.

EVERY WEDNESDAY – Codependents Anonymous Support Group meets every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Hope United Methodist Church, 3474 Rothsville Rd., Ephrata. For more info., call 717-738-3774.

EVERY WEDNESDAY – The Ephrata American Legion will host Bingo. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Games start at 6:45 p.m. For more info., call 717-733-2576.

EVERY WEDNESDAY (OCTOBER THRU APRIL) – Kids For Christ will be held at Ephrata United Zion Church, 408 E. Fulton St., Ephrata, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:10 p.m. Bible teachings, games and snack. Bring your child to get registered the first night. For ages K through 12th grade.

EVERY WEDNESDAY – Al-Anon Family Group, 12 Step Program of Recovery – Hope United Methodist Church, 3474 Rothsville Rd., Ephrata, 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

EVERY WEDNESDAY – Gam-Anon Meeting every Wednesday evening, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Ephrata Church of the Brethren, 201 Crescent Ave., Ephrata. For more info., call Shirley at 717-413-6789.

FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH – Senior Nutrition will be held at New Holland U.M.C., 120 West Main St., New Holland, for seniors 60+ years, at 10:00 a.m. PA Coop Ext. will teach healthy food shopping and eating. For more info., call 717-940-0386.

FIRST AND THIRD WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH – Real Life Community Services invites you to Young At Heart from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Adamstown Area Library, 110 West Main St., Adamstown. Coffee, chatting, crafts, games and more. For more info., call 717-336-7797.

FIRST AND THIRD WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH – The Akron Senior Center Pinochle Group meets from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Lions Lodge in Roland Park. No experience necessary. There is no charge for having fun playing cards.

EVERY THURSDAY – New Joy Church, 35 New Joy Dr., Ephrata, will host One Day at a Time Family Al-Anon Meeting, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Room 16 (used to meet at WellSpan). Enter at office doors. For more info., call 717-824-9979.

EVERY THURSDAY – Celebrate Recovery, a Christian 12-step recovery program for anyone with hurts, habits and hang-ups, meets at Petra Church, Student Life Center (east entrance), 565 Airport Rd., New Holland, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more info., call 610-301-3446.

EVERY THURSDAY – LAPSIT and Toddler program at 10:30 a.m. A program with stories, music fingerplays and crafts for ages 2 to 3. At the Adamstown Area Library, 3000 North Reading Rd., Adamstown.

SECOND THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH – 1st U.M.C. of Ephrata – Senior Moments – 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 68 North Church St., Ephrata, in the Fellowship Hall. There is a small cost for a meal and entertainment. All seniors welcome. For more info., call Carol at 717-738-2465.

FIRST AND THIRD THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH – West Earl Lions Club (Brownstown) will hold a meeting at The White Swan Restaurant at 6:30 p.m. For more info. or to get involved with the Lions Club, email info@westearllions.org.

THIRD THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH – The Terre Hill Historical Society meets in the Terre Hill Community Center at 7:00 p.m. Anyone interested in preserving the history of Terre Hill is invited to attend. For more info., call or email Ron at weaverbr@frontiernet.net or 717-466-6509.

THIRD THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH – The Woman’s Club of Ephrata will hold their meeting at the Eicher Arts Center, 409 Cocalico St., Ephrata, at 1:00 p.m. For more info., call Deb at 717-738-1632.

THIRD THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH – MOMS Club of Ephrata Monthly Business Meeting and Social, at the Ephrata Public Library in the Multi-Purpose Room. For more info. or a time, email ephratamomsclub@yahoo.com.

EVERY FRIDAY – Live Country Music at the Denver Fire Hall, from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. For more info., call 717-336-2911.

SECOND FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH – Lovin’ Lititz Every 2nd in downtown Lititz on Main and Broad Streets, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sponsored by Downtown Lititz Merchants. For more info., call 717-626-6332.

EVERY SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH – Free Lunch will be held at City Gate, 100 East Main St., Ephrata, at 11:30 a.m.

FIRST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH – Faith United Evangelical Lutheran Church, 357 Walnut St., Denver, will distribute food to families in need, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. For more info., call 717-336-2141.

SECOND, THIRD AND FOURTH SATURDAY EVERY MONTH – East Cocalico Church of the Brethren Men’s Bible Study meets 7:00 a.m. at the church at Bunker Hill Rd., Reamstown. Call 717-336-7616 for details.

SECOND AND FOURTH SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH (SEPTEMBER THRU MAY) – Paws to Read, holds three sessions at 10:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 11:00 a.m. at the Lititz Public Library, 651 Kissel Hill Rd., Lititz. During the summer, sessions are held on Fridays.