THURS., SEPTEMBER 28 – Fairmount Homes, 2100 Wheat Ridge Dr., Ephrata, will host a MCC Presentation at 1:00 p.m. The program is free and open to the public. No reservations required.

FRI., SEPTEMBER 29 – Garden Spot Village, 448 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, will hold a 5th Friday Makers Market, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Call 717-355-6000 for more info.

SAT., SEPTEMBER 30 – The Garden Spot Village Train Room, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, will host a Train Room Open House, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free and open to the public. Call 717-355-6000 for more info.

SAT., SEPTEMBER 30 – The 1719 Museum, 1849 Hans Herr Dr., Willow Street, will hold a Maize and Snitz Fest, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There is a cost.

SUN., OCTOBER 1 – The Scouts BSA Troops 4318 & 6759 and Adamstown Library Pack 3204 will hold a Car, Truck and Bike Show to support Wreaths Across America at the Reinholds VFW Post 6759, 250 Brunners Grove Rd., Reinholds, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There is a cost per vehicle.

SUN., OCTOBER 1 – City Gate will hold a Afternoon of Praise in the Park, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at Thomas Grater Park, 300 Cocalico St., Ephrata. Local praise bands, free food and more. Everyone is welcome. Bring blankets or lawn chairs.

SUN., OCTOBER 1 – Hammer Creek Mennonite Church, 590 Hammer Creek Rd., Lititz, will hold a Community Hymn Sing at 6:00 p.m.

MON., OCTOBER 2 – The Ephrata Area Garden Club will hold it’s meeting at the Ephrata Eicher Arts Center, 409 Cocalico St., Ephrata, at 6:15 p.m. Peggy Eppig, PhD, Conservation Educator, will be the speaker. All welcome. There is a small fee to attend.

MON., OCTOBER 2 – A Free Community Breakfast “Pancakes at Paul’s” will be held at St. Paul’s U.C.C. Church, 133 Church St., Bowmansville, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. For more info., call 717-445-6256.

MON., OCTOBER 2 – The Ephrata High School Class of 1955 will meet for lunch at the Udder Choice Restaurant at 11:30 a.m. For more info., call Georgine at 717-733-4216.

THURS., OCTOBER 5 – Fairmount will host a Central PA Blood Drive at 1100 Farm Crest Dr., Ephrata, from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. For more info. or to schedule an appointment, call 1-800-771-0059.

THURS., OCTOBER 5 – Garden Spot Village, 800 Kraybill Ave., New Holland, will hold a Benefits of Memory Support and Open House, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Call 717-355-6000 for more info.

THURS., OCTOBER 5 – The Ephrata Community Meal will be held at Bethany U.C.C., 140 E. Main St., Ephrata. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and meal is served at 6:00 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, the meal is cancelled. Dine-in only. For more info., call Tina at 484-798-0155.

FRI., OCTOBER 6 – Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, will host a 1st Friday Pop-Up, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

FRI., OCTOBER 6 & SAT., OCTOBER 7 – The Ephrata Cloister, 632 W. Main St., Ephrata, will be selling Apple Dumplings, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, and from 9:00 a.m. until sold out on Saturday. There is a cost. Rain or shine. For more info., call 717-733-6600.

FRI., OCTOBER 6 & FRI., OCTOBER 20 – The East Cocalico Lions Club will be holding a Fish and Shrimp Fry Drive Thru at Reamstown Park, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. There is a cost.

SAT., OCTOBER 7 – City Gate, 100 E. Main St., Ephrata, will host a Free Lunch, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or while supplies last.

SAT., OCTOBER 7 – The Fivepointville Fire Company, 1087 Dry Tavern Rd., Denver, will hold a Chicken Pot Pie Dinner (drive thru only), from 10:00 a.m. until sold out. There is a cost. For more info., call 717-445-4933.

SAT., OCTOBER 7 – Bergstrasse Lutheran Church, 9 Hahnstown Rd., Ephrata, will hold a Fall Fling Fundraiser, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. There will be refreshments and giveaways. For more info., call Sandy Lausch at 717-733-4328.

SAT., OCTOBER 7 – Farm Country Shindig will be held at Reinholds Fire Company, 156 W. Main St., Reinholds, at 6:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. There is a cost. For more info., call Scott at 610-573-0797.

SAT., OCTOBER 7 – The Reamstown Fire Company, 12 W. Church St., Reamstown, will hold a Drive Thru Chicken BBQ. Pickup at 10:00 a.m. until sold out. There is a cost.

SAT., OCTOBER 7 – Coleman Memorial Chapel Pavilion, 1980 Furnace Hills Pk., Lititz, will hold a Free Breakfast (by donation), from 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Everyone welcome.

SAT., OCTOBER 7 – Bergstrasse Lutheran Church, 9 Hahnstown Rd., Ephrata, will hold a Touchstone Jewelry and Mary Kay Products Fundraiser drop in, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Benefits Bergstrasse Lutheran Church Helping Hand (for those in need).

SAT., OCTOBER 7 – The 20th Annual Fall Blast 5K Run/Walk will be held at Bonfield Elementary School, 101 N. Oak St., Lititz, at 9:00 a.m. There is a cost. For more info., email fallblast5k@hartzpt.com.

SUN., OCTOBER 8 – The Ladies Auxiliary of the Ephrata Amvets will host Cash Bingo at the 614 S. State St., Ephrata. Doors open at 1:00 p.m. Bingo starts at 2:00 p.m.

SUN., OCTOBER 8 – The Ephrata Cloister Chorus will hold a Day of Music at 632 W. Main St., Ephrata, at 2:00 p.m. and at 3:00 p.m. There is a cost. For more info., call 717-733-6600.

SUN., OCTOBER 8 – The Reinholds Fire Company, 138 W. Main St., Reinholds, will hold a Gift Card and Cash Bingo, at 1:00 p.m. Kitchen and doors open at 11:30 a.m. There is a cost. For more info. or tickets, call 717-336-4277.

THURS., OCTOBER 12 – 1st UMC of Ephrata, 68 N. Church St., Ephrata, will hold its monthly Senior Moments luncheon with entertainment (organist Don Kinnier) at 11:45 a.m. Eat at 12:00 noon (small charge). For more info., call 717-738-2465.

THURS., OCTOBER 12 – The Ephrata Community Meal will be held at Bethany U.C.C., 140 E. Main St., Ephrata. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and meal is served at 6:00 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, the meal is cancelled. Dine-in only. For more info., call Tina at 484-798-0155.

SAT., OCTOBER 14 – City Gate, 100 E. Main St., Ephrata, will host a Free Lunch, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or while supplies last.

SAT., OCTOBER 14 – Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue will hold its monthly Open House from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon at 60 Vera Cruz Rd., Reinholds. No admission charge. Food is available for purchase. For more info., call 717-484-4799.

SAT., OCTOBER 14 – Discover Denver will be held at Denver Memorial Park, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There will be live entertainment, a chili cook-off, scarecrow contest, prizes, pet parade, rubber duck race, food trucks and crafts.

SAT., OCTOBER 14 – Brecknock Township Park & Rec will hold a Trunk or Treat at Brubaker Park, 100 Brubaker Ln., East Earl, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Free entry. There will be food, a decorating contest, campfire, the magic or Erick Hershey and much more.

SAT., OCTOBER 14 – Groffdale Mennonite Church, 168 N. Groffdale Rd., Leola, will hold a Quilter’s Attic sale from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Lots of fabric, quilts, patterns, books, sewing and craft supplies. Proceeds benefit the Mennonite Central Committee.

SAT., OCTOBER 14 – The Schoeneck Fire Company, 125 North King Street, Denver, will hold a Big John Nolt’s Chicken BBQ Dinner, from 10:00 a.m. until sold out.

SUN., OCTOBER 15 – The Eicher Arts Center, 409 Cocalico St., Ephrata, will host Robin Moore, an author and experimental archaeologist, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free.

SUN., OCTOBER 15 – A LCBA Gift Card Bingo will be held at the Ephrata Elks, 170 Akron Rd., Ephrata. The doors open at 11:30 a.m. Bingo at 1:00 p.m. Fun, food, 50/50, door prizes and big raffle. For more info. or tickets, call Barbara Lilley at 717-738-1913 or 717-471-7290. There is a cost.

THURS., OCTOBER 19 – The Ephrata Community Meal will be held at Bethany U.C.C., 140 E. Main St., Ephrata. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and meal is served at 6:00 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, the meal is cancelled. Dine-in only. For more info., call Tina at 484-798-0155.

SAT., OCTOBER 21 – City Gate, 100 E. Main St., Ephrata, will host a Free Lunch, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or while supplies last.

SAT., OCTOBER 21 – The Ephrata-Reading Elks #115, 170 Akron Rd., Ephrata, will host a Designer Bag Bingo. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. Bingo at 12:00 noon. There is a cost. For more info., call Linda at 610-858-4912.

SAT., OCTOBER 21 – The Berks History Center will hold a Road Ramble, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event begins at the Schuylkill Valley High School, Leesport. There is a cost. For more info. or tickets, call 610-375-4375.

SAT., OCTOBER 21 – The Ephrata Fire Company, 135 S. State St., Ephrata, will hold a Chicken BBQ, from 9:30 a.m. until sold out. Take out only. There is a cost. Also pick-up at A.B. Martin (9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.). All proceeds benefit the Ephrata Fire Company.

SUN., OCTOBER 22 – A Pink Party for Breast Cancer will be held at Woodcrest Retreat, 225 Woodcrest Dr., Ephrata, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There is a cost for tickets. For more info. or tickets, call 717-721-1849. Proceeds benefit breast cancer research, screening, support and treatment through PA Breast Cancer Coalition.

THURS., OCTOBER 26 – The Ephrata Community Meal will be held at Bethany U.C.C., 140 E. Main St., Ephrata. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and meal is served at 6:00 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, the meal is cancelled. Dine-in only. For more info., call Tina at 484-798-0155.

SAT., OCTOBER 28 – City Gate, 100 E. Main St., Ephrata, will host a Free Lunch, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or while supplies last.

SAT., OCTOBER 28 – Brickerville United Lutheran Church, 340 East 28th Division Hwy., Lititz, will hold their Annual Boo-Fire and Trunk or Treat, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Free admission. Costume not required. For more info., call 717-627-2202.

SAT., OCTOBER 28 – The Rothsville Volunteer Fire Company will hold a Roast Beef Dinner, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Enter drive thru via Picnic Woods Rd., Lititz. There is a cost.

SAT., OCTOBER 28 – The Schoeneck Fire Company, 125 North King Street, Denver, will hold a Soup and Sub Sale, from 8:00 a.m. until sold out.

THURS., NOVEMBER 2 – The Ephrata Community Meal will be held at First Church, 68 N. Church St., Ephrata. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and meal is served at 6:00 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, the meal is cancelled. Dine-in only. For more info., call Tina at 484-798-0155.

MON., NOVEMBER 6 – A Free Community Breakfast “Pancakes at Paul’s” will be held at St. Paul’s U.C.C. Church, 133 Church St., Bowmansville, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. For more info., call 717-445-6256.

MON., NOVEMBER 6 – The Ephrata High School Class of 1955 will meet for lunch at the Udder Choice Restaurant at 11:30 a.m. For more info., call Georgine at 717-733-4216.

WED., NOVEMBER 8 – Weaverland Anabaptist Faith Community, 210 Weaverland Valley Rd., East Earl, will hold a Community Meal. Registration is not required. Meal served from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

THURS., NOVEMBER 9 – 1st UMC of Ephrata, 68 N. Church St., Ephrata, will hold its monthly Senior Moments luncheon with entertainment (Women in the Military – Hallie Vaughn) at 11:45 a.m. Eat at 12:00 noon (small charge). For more info., call 717-738-2465.

THURS., NOVEMBER 9 – The Ephrata Community Meal will be held at First Church, 68 N. Church St., Ephrata. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and meal is served at 6:00 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, the meal is cancelled. Dine-in only. For more info., call Tina at 484-798-0155.

SAT., NOVEMBER 11 – Anchored Ministries will be at REAL Life, 240 Main St., Denver, for a Free Clothing Event, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the parking lot. No registration is required and donations are not being accepted the day of the event.

THURS., NOVEMBER 16 – The Ephrata Community Meal will be held at First Church, 68 N. Church St., Ephrata. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and meal is served at 6:00 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, the meal is cancelled. Dine-in only. For more info., call Tina at 484-798-0155.

SAT., NOVEMBER 18 – The Schoeneck Fire Company, 125 North King Street, Denver, will hold a Craft Show/Bake Sale, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

THURS., NOVEMBER 30 – The Ephrata Community Meal will be held at First Church, 68 N. Church St., Ephrata. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and meal is served at 6:00 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, the meal is cancelled. Dine-in only. For more info., call Tina at 484-798-0155.

SAT., DECEMBER 2 – Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, will host the Village Christmas Market, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

MON., DECEMBER 4 – A Free Community Breakfast “Pancakes at Paul’s” will be held at St. Paul’s U.C.C. Church, 133 Church St., Bowmansville, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. For more info., call 717-445-6256.

MON., DECEMBER 4 – The Ephrata High School Class of 1955 will meet for lunch at the Udder Choice Restaurant at 11:30 a.m. For more info., call Georgine at 717-733-4216.

THURS., DECEMBER 14 – 1st UMC of Ephrata, 68. N. Church St., Ephrata, will hold its monthly Senior Moments luncheon with entertainment (Christmas music by Gary Pike and Lynn Kline) at 11:45 a.m. Eat at 12:00 noon (small charge). For more info., call 717-738-2465.

 

 

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 – 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.