WED., AUGUST 12 – Concerts by the Creek featuring The Nobles and Improvement Movement at 6:00 p.m. in Grater Community Park. Food trucks and breweries on-site. Rain or shine. Sponsored by the Borough of Ephrata in partnership with Ephrata Public Library and Ephrata Cloister Associates. Check www.concertsbythecreek.org for updated band information.

THURS., AUGUST 13 – The Lancaster County Bird Club will meet at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area Visitor Center, 100 Museum Rd., Stevens, at 7:00 p.m., for a program titled “Ospre: Pennsylvania’s Less Appreciated Recover Success.” The public is invited free of charge. For more info., call 717-891-8145 or 717-725-2717.

THURS., AUGUST 13 – The Lititz Rec Center, 301 W. Maple St., Lititz, will hold Introduction To Square Dancing, from 7:15 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. There is a cost per person. A Rec Center membership is not required. There is a cost. Singles welcome! Weekly lessons will begin Thursday, September 17 at Highland Presbyterian Church, 500 E. Roseville Rd., Lancaster. For more info., call or text Susan at 732-407-2484.

THURS., AUGUST 13 – First Church Ephrata, 68 N. Church St., Ephrata, will hold its monthly Senior Moments Luncheon at 12:00 noon (small charge), followed by a Hymn Sing lead by Dottie Minium at the piano (hymnals provided). For more info., call 717-738-2465.

THURS., AUGUST 13 – Akron United Zion Church, 31 S. 10th St., Akron, will host Senior Time in their Fellowship Hall, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. For more info., call Gary at 717-826-3182.

FRI., AUGUST 14 – Akron Grace EC Church, 101 N. 7th St., Akron, will hold a free Family Movie Night (“Night at the Museum”) from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Held indoors if bad weather. For more info., call 717-859-2700.

SAT., AUGUST 15 – Fivepointville Bible Conference will hold an outdoor concert featuring J-Tyme, a Gospel Bluegrass group, at 6:30 p.m. The event will be held at 528 Chapel Lane, Denver. Held rain or shine. Free will offering will be taken. For more information, call 610-209-0581.

SAT., AUGUST 15 – Akron Grace EC Church, 101 N. 7th St., Akron, will host Poiema Visual Art “Summer Art Surprise” from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Rain or shine. Children receive a free grab bag art project. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All are welcome.

SAT., AUGUST 15 – A Free Community Lunch will be held at City Gate, 100 E. Main St., Ephrata, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or while supplies last.

SAT., AUGUST 15 – BSA Troop 115 will hold a car wash at Weaver Markets, 2610 North Reading Road, Denver (Adamstown), from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Donations accepted.

SAT., AUGUST 15 – Ephrata Fire Company, 135 S. State St., Ephrata, will hold a Chicken BBQ, from 9:30 a.m. until sold out. There is a cost. Drive thru and walk up only. Also pick up at A.B. Martin from 9:00 a.m. until sold out. All proceeds benefit the Ephrata Fire Company.

SUN., AUGUST 16 – Bible Baptist Church, 45 South 9th Street, Akron, will host Jeremy Goodling in concert at 6:00 p.m.

SUN., AUGUST 16 –. Middle Creek Church, 351 Middle Creek Road, Lititz, will host a picnic and praise community night from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bring a blanket or chair. For more information, call 717-733-4222.

SUN., AUGUST 16 – Mellingers Lutheran Church, 80 Gockley Road, Stevens, will host a concert presented by AHAVA at 4:00 p.m. Admission is free. A free will offering will be taken to benefit Community Hive.

SUN., AUGUST 16 – Bethany Grace Fellowship, 400 Reading Rd., East Earl, will hold a Community Carnival, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Water slide, mini golf, food, games, kitty splash zone and more.

TUES., AUGUST 18 – The Fivepointville Fire Company, 1087 Dry Tavern Road, Denver, will hold an open house from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Free food available.

WED., AUGUST 19 – Lititz Lions Car Cruise in downtown Lititz. 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Car show, music and food. Rain or shine.

FRI., AUGUST 21 – Akron Grace EC Church, 101 N. 7th St., Akron, will hold a free Family Movie Night (“The Lion King”) from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Held indoors if bad weather. For more info., call 717-859-2700.

SAT., AUGUST 22 – A Free Community Lunch will be held at City Gate, 100 E. Main St., Ephrata, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or while supplies last.

SAT., AUGUST 22 – Elizabeth Township Community Park will sponsor a Concert in the Park with the Hammer Creek Bluegrass, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 116 E. 28th Division Highway, Brickerville. Bring lawn chairs. Food available by the Baron Stiegel Lions Club.

SUN., AUGUST 23 – Cocalico Boys Basketball will host a Designer Bag Bingo at the Cocalico High School cafeteria, 810 S. 4th Street, Denver, at 2:00 p.m. There is a cost. Games begin at 3:00 p.m. Call Angi Urban at 717-669-1564 for tickets.

FRI., AUGUST 28 – Akron Grace EC Church, 101 N. 7th St., Akron, will hold a free Family Movie Night (“The Chronicles of Narnia”) from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Held indoors if bad weather. For more info., call 717-859-2700.

FRI., AUGUST 28 – City Gate, 100 E. Main Street, Ephrata, will hold a Friday night praise with the Three Chords Bound band at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome.

SAT., AUGUST 29 – Coleman Memorial Chapel, 1980 Furnace Hills Pike, Lititz, will hold a Soup and Sub Sale and Old Fashion Baseball Games, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For more info., call 717-203-7068.

SAT., AUGUST 29 – A Free Community Lunch will be held at City Gate, 100 E. Main St., Ephrata, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or while supplies last.

THURS., SEPTEMBER 3 – Ephrata Community Meals will be held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 167 E. Main St., Ephrata. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Meal served at 6:00 p.m. For more info., call Tina at 484-798-0155.

FRI., SEPTEMBER 4 – Garden Spot Fire Rescue Cruise Days (during Blue Ball Days). Car show, food, music and fireworks. Sponsored by Garden Spot Fire Rescue. Held at Station 3, 4305 Division Highway, Blue Ball.

SAT., SEPTEMBER 5 – First Saturday, Main St., Ephrata. Explore Ephrata Scavenger Hunt, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., food vendors and live music by Sound Method at Whistle Stop Plaza, 16 E. Main St.

TUES., SEPTEMBER 8 – Salem Lutheran Church, Ephrata, will hold a bus trip to Gettysburg. There is a cost per person. For more info. or to register, call or text Stephanie Frymyer at 717-682-9697.

WED., SEPTEMBER 9 – Weaverland Anabaptist Faith Community, 210 Weaverland Valley Road, East Earl, will hold a Community Meal at 5:30 p.m.

THURS., SEPTEMBER 10 – Ephrata Community Meals will be held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 167 E. Main St., Ephrata. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Meal served at 6:00 p.m. For more info., call Tina at 484-798-0155.

THURS., SEPTEMBER 10 – First Church Ephrata, 68 N. Church St., Ephrata, will hold its monthly Senior Moments Luncheon at 12:00 noon (small charge), followed by “A History of the Ephrata Historic Mountain Springs Hotel” by Clarence Spohn. For more info., call 717-738-2465.

THURS., SEPTEMBER 10 – Akron United Zion Church, 31 S. 10th St., Akron, will host Senior Time in their Fellowship Hall, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. For more info., call Gary at 717-826-3182.

FRI., SEPTEMBER 11 & SAT., SEPTEMBER 12 – Reamstown Days in Reamstown Memorial Park, 23 E. Church St., Reamstown . Two fun-filled days of games, food and community spirit! Free admission and parking. Live entertainment both days. There will also be a 50/50 cash Bingo on Friday and Saturday.

SAT., SEPTEMBER 12 – The Reinholds Fire Company, 138 W. Main St., Reinholds, will hold a Pulled Pork Sandwich meal sale, from 10:00 a.m. until sold out. There is a cost.

SAT., SEPTEMBER 12 – Peter’s Porch will hold a food bank and community breakfast at the Lititz Mennonite Church, 165 Front Street, Lititz, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. For more information contact the church at lmcadmin@lititzmc.org

SAT., SEPTEMBER 12 – St. John’s U.C.C., 659 S. 4th St., Denver, will hold a Steak Sandwich Sale, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There is a cost.

THURS., SEPTEMBER 17 – Ephrata Community Meals will be held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 167 E. Main St., Ephrata. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Meal served at 6:00 p.m. For more info., call Tina at 484-798-0155.

SAT., SEPTEMBER 19 – SUN., SEPTEMBER 20 – Fall Harvest Fair and Traditional Early American Crafts at Alexander Schaeffer Farm, 213 S. Carpenter Street, Schaefferstown. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more info., call Historic Schaefferstown, Inc. at 717-949-2244.

SAT., SEPTEMBER 19 – Rothsville Community Day at Forney Field, Church Street, Rothsville. Rabbit Run fun run/walk at 9:30 a.m. Jesse Rothacker Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary, children’s activities, food and more 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

SAT., OCTOBER 3 – Lititz Art Association Outdoor Fine Art Show, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Located at the Moravian Church Square, 8 Church St., Lititz.

SAT., OCTOBER 3 – Coleman Memorial Chapel, 1980 Furnace Hills Pike, Lititz, will hold a Free Fall Breakfast, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. by donation. For more info., call 717-203-7068.

THURS., OCTOBER 8 – Akron United Zion Church, 31 S. 10th St., Akron, will host Senior Time in their Fellowship Hall, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. For more info., call Gary at 717-826-3182.

SAT., OCTOBER 10 – St. John’s U.C.C., 659 S. 4th St., Denver, will hold a Steak Sandwich Sale, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There is a cost.

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 7 – Swamp Christian Fellowship, 790 Swamp Church Rd., Reinholds, will hold a Benefit Auction. Auction opens at 2:00 p.m. and begins at 4:00 p.m.

WED., NOVEMBER 11 – Weaverland Anabaptist Faith Community, 210 Weaverland Valley Road, East Earl, will hold a Community Meal at 5:30 p.m.

THURS., NOVEMBER 12 – Akron United Zion Church, 31 S. 10th St., Akron, will host Senior Time in their Fellowship Hall, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. For more info., call Gary at 717-826-3182.

SAT., NOVEMBER 14 – St. John’s U.C.C., 659 S. 4th St., Denver, will hold a Steak Sandwich Sale, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There is a cost.

SAT., NOVEMBER 14 – The Habibi Center will host an Auction Night from 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Brossman Building, 124 East Main Street, Ephrata. Adults-only event. Purchase tickets online at habibicenterusa.org or text 717-371-4817.

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.

SAT., DECEMBER 5 – Coleman Memorial Chapel, 1980 Furnace Hills Pike, Lititz, will hold a Christmas Bazaar, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. For more info., call 717-203-7068.

THURS., DECEMBER 10 – Akron United Zion Church, 31 S. 10th St., Akron, will host Senior Time in their Fellowship Hall, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. For more info., call Gary at 717-826-3182.

SUN., DECEMBER 20 – Coleman Memorial Chapel, 1980 Furnace Hills Pike, Lititz, will hold a Candlelight Service, at 7:00 p.m. Must pre-register. For more info., call 717-203-7068.

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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.