Bulletin Board

Please note some of these events may have been cancelled due to the current health situation. Before attending, we encourage you to confirm event details.

NOW THRU THURS., JUNE 2 – DOVE Westgate is hosting a free after school program called, “OT (On Track)” for students of the Ephrata Intermediate School. They will meet on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from the time the students are bussed to the church until 5:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.dwchurch.org/OT.

THURS., MAY 19 – The Country Gardeners Club of Eastern Lancaster County will meet at Trinity Lutheran Church, New Holland, at 7:00 p.m. The program on Native Plants will be presented by Connie Schmotzer. The public is welcome. A guest fee will be charged. For more info., call Joanne Greaser at 717-572-1074.

THURS., MAY 19 – Liberty Baptist Church, 47 Cindia Ln., Ephrata, will hold a Bible Study at 1:00 p.m. Light refreshments at 12:30 p.m.

THURS., MAY 19 – The Terre Hill Historical Society, 131 West Main Street, Terre Hill, will be accepting items from the past to be donated to the Historical Society from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the front of the community center. For more info., call 717-466-6509.

THURS., MAY 19 – The Ephrata Elks, 170 Akron Rd., Ephrata, will have Bingo at 6:30 p.m. Call 717-738-0920 for more info. All welcome.

THURS., MAY 19 – Crossroads Community Homeschool will host a Ryan and Friends Dinner and Show at Woodcrest Retreat. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and dinner is served at 5:30 p.m. There is a cost. For more info. or tickets, call 223-264-0517.

THURS., MAY 19 – REAL Life Community Services, 239 Main St., Denver, will hold a Thinking Thursdays titled, “Arts/Craft TBA,” from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Open to the public. Walk-ins welcome.

THURS., MAY 19 – Ephrata Community Meals will be held at First United Methodist Church, 68 North Church St., Ephrata. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Meal served at 6:00 p.m. Dine-in only. For more info., call Tina at 484-798-0155.

FRI., MAY 20 – Unruh Insurance Agency will host its 8th Annual Cruise Night on Main Street in Denver, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. There will be music, food and a 50/50 raffle. Car entry is by donation. Proceeds benefit REAL Life Community Services and the Denver Fire Company.

SAT., MAY 21 – The 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. Take out only. Also pickup at A.B. Martin from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. All proceeds benefit the Ephrata Fire Company.

SAT., MAY 21 – The Ephrata Elks, 170 Akron Rd., Ephrata, will have a Pick-A-Prize Bingo at 6:30 p.m. For more info., call 717-738-0920. All welcome.

SAT., MAY 21 – The Durlach-Mt. Airy Fire Company, 880 Durlach Rd., Stevens, will hold an Ox Roast Dinner, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There is a cost. Drive thru only.

SAT., MAY 21 – A Free Lunch will be held at City Gate, 100 East Main St., Ephrata, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or while supplies last.

SAT., MAY 21 – A Bluegrass Concert will be held at New Covenant Mennonite Church, 529 East Farmersville Rd., New Holland. Concert starts at 5:00 p.m. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Featuring Little Roy Lewis and Lizzy Long, J-Tyme, Amberson and Tru Vintage. There is a cost. Food available.

SUN., MAY 22 – Hope United Methodist Church, 3474 Rothsville Rd., Ephrata, will host the Gap Male Chorus at 7:00 p.m.

SUN., MAY 22 – The Ephrata Elks, 170 Akron Rd., Ephrata, will have Bingo at 6:30 p.m. Call 717-738-0920 for more info. All welcome.

MON., MAY 23 – A Fundraiser Banquet will be held at Shady Maple Banquet Hall, 129 Toddy Dr., East Earl, to benefit Humanitarian Aide and Revival in the Middle East. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Dinner served at 6:30 p.m. For more info. or tickets, call 346-763-7649.

THURS., MAY 26 – The Ephrata Elks, 170 Akron Rd., Ephrata, will have Bingo at 6:30 p.m. Call 717-738-0920 for more info. All welcome.

THURS., MAY 26 – REAL Life Community Services, 239 Main St., Denver, will hold a Thinking Thursdays titled, “How to save on prescription drugs,” from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Open to the public. Walk-ins welcome.

THURS., MAY 26 – Ephrata Community Meals will be held at First United Methodist Church, 68 North Church St., Ephrata. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Meal served at 6:00 p.m. Dine-in only. For more info., call Tina at 484-798-0155.

THURS., MAY 26 – Loyal Christian Benefit Association Branch 1557 is sponsoring a Haus-Pinochle Card Party at the Ephrata Recreation Center, 140 South Academy Dr., Ephrata, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Doors open at 12:00 noon. There is a donation cost. No reservations needed. Proceeds benefit food banks and local charities. For more info., call 717-989-4555 or 717-333-2764.

FRI., MAY 27 – The Adamstown YMCA will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Gym. For more info., call Tori Motter at 717-484-4996.

FRI., MAY 27 – The Stevens Fire Company, 91 Stevens Rd., Stevens, will hold Bingo, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more info., call 717-336-4200.

SAT., MAY 28 – A Chicken BBQ will be held to benefit PA Canine Search and Rescue, from 9:00 a.m. to ? at Horst Farm Market, 640 Reading Rd., East Earl, and Weaver’s Store, 1011 Dry Tavern Rd., Denver. Dinners available. There is a cost.

SAT., MAY 28 – The Ephrata Elks, 170 Akron Rd., Ephrata, will host a Soup Cook-Off at 3:00 p.m. There is a fee. For more info., call 717-738-0920. All welcome.

SAT., MAY 28 – A Free Lunch will be held at City Gate, 100 East Main St., Ephrata, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or while supplies last.

MON., MAY 30 – Peace UCC, 37 East Swartzville Rd., Denver, will hold a Memorial Day Service in the grove at 11:00 a.m. Please bring your lawn chairs.

MON., MAY 30 – The 62nd Annual Mohnton Area Memorial Day Parade will be held starting at 9:00 a.m. from the VFW Post 9045 Home on West Wyomissing Ave., Mohnton. The parade will end at the Mohnsville Cemetery at 10:15 a.m. For more info., call Jeff Shanely at 610-334-7095.

MON., MAY 30 – The Ephrata Elks will hold a Memorial Day Celebration at the Ephrata War Memorial. For more info., call 717-738-0920. All welcome.

THURS., JUNE 2 – Loyal Christian Benefit Association Branch 1557 is sponsoring a Haus-Pinochle Card Party at the Ephrata Recreation Center, 140 South Academy Dr., Ephrata, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Doors open at 12:00 noon. There is a donation cost. No reservations needed. Proceeds benefit food banks and local charities. For more info., call 717-989-4555 or 717-333-2764.

SAT., JUNE 4, 11, 18, 25 – Free Lunch will be held at City Gate, 100 East Main St., Ephrata, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or while supplies last.

FRI., JUNE 10 – The Stevens Fire Company, 91 Stevens Rd., Stevens, will hold Bingo, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more info., call 717-336-4200.

FRI., JUNE 10 – SUN., JUNE 12 – Shupp’s Grove will be hosting an educational Band Organ Show and rally in the Grove for the Carousel Organ Association of America. Organ concerts will be held on Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 p.m.

SAT., JUNE 11 – The Men’s Brotherhood at St. John’s U.C.C. will be holding their Steak Sandwich Sale at 659 S. 4th St., Denver, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There is a cost. Proceeds benefit local ministries and community services.

SAT., JUNE 11 – Bowmansville Fire Company will hold a Community Yard Sale and Sub Sale at the Bowmansville Memorial Park. Proceeds benefit the fire company. For more info., call Jessie Sensenig at 717-587-3994.

SUN., JUNE 12 – The Ephrata Amvets Ladies Auxiliary will hold a Cash Bingo at 614 South State St., Ephrata. Doors open at 1:00 p.m. Bingo starts at 2:00 p.m.

SAT., JUNE 18 – The Stevens Fire Company, 91 Stevens Rd., Stevens, will have a Food Truck, from 11:00 a.m. to ? For more info., call 717-336-4200.

SUN., JUNE 19 – Ephrata American Legion will hold a Big Money Bingo. There is a cost. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Bingo starts at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are pre-sold. For more info., call J.R. at 717-271-1492.

FRI., JUNE 24 – The Stevens Fire Company, 91 Stevens Rd., Stevens, will hold Bingo, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more info., call 717-336-4200.

THURS., JULY 7 – Ephrata Community Meals will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 167 East Main St., Ephrata. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Meal served at 6:00 p.m. Dine-in only. For more info., call Tina at 484-798-0155.

WED., JULY 13 – Weaverland Anabaptist Faith Community, 210 Weaverland Valley Rd., East Earl, will hold a Community Meal. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. and meal is served at 5:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Bring a friend. Families are welcome.

THURS., JULY 14 – Ephrata Community Meals will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 167 East Main St., Ephrata. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Meal served at 6:00 p.m. Dine-in only. For more info., call Tina at 484-798-0155.

THURS., JULY 21 – Ephrata Community Meals will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 167 East Main St., Ephrata. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Meal served at 6:00 p.m. Dine-in only. For more info., call Tina at 484-798-0155.

THURS., JULY 28 – Ephrata Community Meals will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 167 East Main St., Ephrata. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Meal served at 6:00 p.m. Dine-in only. For more info., call Tina at 484-798-0155.

THURS., SEPTEMBER 1 – Ephrata Community Meals will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 167 East Main St., Ephrata. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Meal served at 6:00 p.m. Dine-in only. For more info., call Tina at 484-798-0155.

THURS., SEPTEMBER 8 – Ephrata Community Meals will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 167 East Main St., Ephrata. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Meal served at 6:00 p.m. Dine-in only. For more info., call Tina at 484-798-0155.

WED., SEPTEMBER 14 – Weaverland Anabaptist Faith Community, 210 Weaverland Valley Rd., East Earl, will hold a Community Meal. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. and meal is served at 5:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Bring a friend. Families are welcome.

THURS., SEPTEMBER 15 – Ephrata Community Meals will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 167 East Main St., Ephrata. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Meal served at 6:00 p.m. Dine-in only. For more info., call Tina at 484-798-0155.

THURS., SEPTEMBER 22 – Ephrata Community Meals will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 167 East Main St., Ephrata. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Meal served at 6:00 p.m. Dine-in only. For more info., call Tina at 484-798-0155.

THURS., SEPTEMBER 29 – Ephrata Community Meals will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 167 East Main St., Ephrata. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Meal served at 6:00 p.m. Dine-in only. For more info., call Tina at 484-798-0155.

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

SAT., OCTOBER 8 – Gehmans Mennonite School, 650 Gehman School Rd., Denver, will hold a School Benefit Auction, at 4:00 p.m. Food, auction and music.

THURS., OCTOBER 13 – Ephrata Community Meals will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 167 East Main St., Ephrata. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Meal served at 6:00 p.m. Dine-in only. For more info., call Tina at 484-798-0155.

THURS., OCTOBER 20 – Ephrata Community Meals will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 167 East Main St., Ephrata. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Meal served at 6:00 p.m. Dine-in only. For more info., call Tina at 484-798-0155.

THURS., OCTOBER 27 – Ephrata Community Meals will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 167 East Main St., Ephrata. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Meal served at 6:00 p.m. Dine-in only. For more info., call Tina at 484-798-0155.

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

WED., NOVEMBER 9 – Weaverland Anabaptist Faith Community, 210 Weaverland Valley Rd., East Earl, will hold a Community Meal. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. and meal is served at 5:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Bring a friend. Families are welcome.

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

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

THURS., NOVEMBER 24 – Ephrata Community Meals will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 167 East Main St., Ephrata. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Meal served at 6:00 p.m. Dine-in only. For more info., call Tina at 484-798-0155.

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 – 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 – 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.