THURS., NOVEMBER 7 – Ephrata Community Meals will be held at First Church, 68 N. Church 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., NOVEMBER 8 – SUN., NOVEMBER 10 – The 32nd Annual Distelfink Country Christmas will be held at 111 North Market St., Schaefferstown. Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Free admission. For more info., call Amy at 717-228-0905.
SAT., NOVEMBER 9 – The Men’s Brotherhood at St. John’s U.C.C., 659 S. 4th St., Denver, will be holding a Cheesesteak Sandwich Sale, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or while supplies last. There is a cost. Proceeds benefit the ministry of St. John’s and Builders of Hope.
SAT., NOVEMBER 9 – Harmony UM Church, Rt. 10 north of Morganown, will hold a Christmas Bazaar, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Baked goods will be offered. A quilt drawing will be held at 2:00 p.m.
SAT., NOVEMBER 9 – Fairmount will host a Common Cents concert at 6:30 p.m. in the Farm Crest Community Room, 1100 Farm Crest Dr., Ephrata. The public is invited.
SAT., NOVEMBER 9 – Luther Acres, 515 Kissel Hill Rd., Lititz, will hold a Pop-up Furniture Sale, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. All proceeds benefit the charitable actions of the Luther Acres Residents’ Council. The rain date will be Saturday, November 16. Only cash or checks accepted. No early birds please.
SAT., NOVEMBER 9 – 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.
SAT., NOVEMBER 9 – The Baron Stiegel Lions Club will be selling Toasted Cheeseburgers and Fries in the Ephrata Agway parking lot, 1731 West Main St., Ephrata, from 10:00 a.m. until sold out. They will also be selling turkey BBQ sandwiches. There is a cost. For more info., call Deb at 717-484-4892.
SAT., NOVEMBER 9 – 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. No admission charge. For more info., call 717-484-4799.
SAT., NOVEMBER 9 – Vinemont Community Lutheran Church, 1278 Fritztown Rd., Reinholds, will hold a Senior Citizen Dinner, at 5:00 p.m. It is a family-style dinner. There will be entertainment, games and door prizes. There is a cost. Takeouts are available. For more info. or to RSVP, call Sherri at 717-466-4085.
SAT., NOVEMBER 9 – The Fivepointville Fire Company, 1087 Dry Tavern Rd., Denver, will hold an All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. There is a cost.
SAT., NOVEMBER 9 – The Reamstown Fire Company, 12 W. Church St., Reamstown, will hold a Buffet Breakfast, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. There is a cost.
SUN., NOVEMBER 10 – Brunnerville United Methodist Church, 517 Pine Hill Rd., Lititz, will host a Big Band Concert featuring the Moonlighters orchestra, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be available for a cost. There is no pre-registration or cost for the concert, but a freewill offering will be available. Everyone is invited.
WED., NOVEMBER 13 – Weaverland Anabaptist Faith Community, 210 Weaverland Valley Rd., East Earl, will hold a Community Meal at 5:30 p.m. No registration required.
THURS., NOVEMBER 14 – First Church Ephrata, 68 N. Church St., Ephrata, will hold its monthly Senior Moments luncheon with entertainment (Rita Clarke, Storyteller) at 11:45 a.m. Eat at 12:00 noon for a small cost. For more info., call 717-738-2465.
THURS., NOVEMBER 14 – Ephrata Community Meals will be held at First Church, 68 N. Church 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.
THURS., NOVEMBER 14 – Garden Spot Communities, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, will host a Winter Fashion and Holiday Gift Show at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel.
FRI., NOVEMBER 15 – Brickerville United Lutheran Church, 340 E. 28th Div. Highway, Lititz, will hold their Christmas Crooners Musical Show at 7:00 p.m. Coffee will be available to purchase from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
SAT., NOVEMBER 16 – St. Paul’s E.C. Church, 46 E. Main St., Reamstown, will hold a Chicken Pot Pie Sale, from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. Drive-thru only. There is a cost. Pre-order by Sunday, November 10. For more info., call 717-336-5080.
SAT., NOVEMBER 16 – Garden Spot Communities, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, will host a Meet the Artisan Demonstration Day and Creative Showcase, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
SAT., NOVEMBER 16 – The Durlach-Mt. Airy Fire Company, 880 Durlach Rd., Stevens, will hold a Soup and Sub Sale, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. There is a cost. Call 717-989-0833 to pre-order.
SAT., NOVEMBER 16 – Weaver Family Outreach in Germany will hold a German Christmas Market and Auction, at 210 Weaverland Valley Rd., New Holland, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Event supports the work of an EMM missionary family serving refugees in Germany.
SAT., NOVEMBER 16 – 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., NOVEMBER 21 – Ephrata Community Meals will be held at First Church, 68 N. Church 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., NOVEMBER 23 – Lititz Christian School will be hosting their 3rd Annual Christmas Wonderland Market, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at 300 W. Orange St., Lititz. Concessions will be available. Admission is free.
SAT., NOVEMBER 23 – 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.
SAT., NOVEMBER 23 – The Rothsville Volunteer Fire Company, 2071 Main St., Lititz, will hold a Potato Filling Sale (pre-order), from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. For more info. or to place an order, call 717-626-5193.
SAT., NOVEMBER 23 – The Durlach-Mt. Airy Fire Company, 880 Durlach Rd., Stevens, will hold a Holiday Art and Craft Show, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Refreshments will be offered. For more info., call 717-336-2717 or 717-572-1951.
SAT., NOVEMBER 23 – Schoeneck Fire Company, 125 N. King St., Denver, will hold a Craft Show and Bake Sale, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Food provided by the Schoeneck Fire Company Auxiliary. For more info., call Marlene at 717-278-7981.
WED., NOVEMBER 27 – Wiest Memorial UMC, 48 S. King St., Schoeneck, will hold a Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service, at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome.
THURS., NOVEMBER 28 – An Ephrata/Cocalico Thanksgiving Day Meal will be held at the Ephrata Business Center, 400 W. Main St., Ephrata, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. No takeouts (only sit down to be served restaurant style). For more info., call Mohns Hill Church at 610-775-3667.
SAT., NOVEMBER 30 – 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 1 – Lititz Church of the Brethren, 300 W. Orange St., Lititz, will hold a Servant Stage Christmas Spectacular, at 3:00 p.m. No tickets required. Doors open at 2:30 p.m.
SUN., DECEMBER 1 – Wiest United Methodist Church, 48 S. King St., Schoeneck, will hold a Christmas Concert, at 2:00 p.m. with Brenten Megee. Light refreshments will be served after the concert.
MON., DECEMBER 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., DECEMBER 5 – 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 7 – Reinholds Station Trinity Chapel, 114 E. Main St., Reinholds, will host a free Afternoon Concert in the Chapel with the Swamp Lutheran Church Handbell Choir, at 2:00 p.m. For more info., call 717-336-6846.
SAT., DECEMBER 7 – Vinemont Community Lutheran Church, 1278 Fritztown Rd., Reinholds, will hold a Craft/Vendor Show, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There is a cost. For more info., call Denise at 610-568-5455.
SAT., DECEMBER 7 – Wiest Church, 48 S. King St., Schoeneck, will hold a Christmas Cookie Sale, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
SAT., DECEMBER 7 – Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, will hold a Village Christmas Market, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Baked goods will be available. A train room open house will be open from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
SAT., DECEMBER 7 – Brickerville United Lutheran Church, 340 E. 28th Div. Highway, Lititz, will hold their Christmas Bazaar, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
THURS., DECEMBER 12 – First Church 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 for a small cost. For more info., call 717-738-2465.
THURS., DECEMBER 12 – 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.
THURS., DECEMBER 19 – 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., JANUARY 18 – 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 1 – 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 15 – 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., MARCH 15 – 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 19 – The Schoeneck Fire Company, 125 N. King St., Denver, will hold 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 11 – The Schoeneck Fire Company, 125 N. King St., Denver, will hold Big John Nolt Chicken BBQ Dinner, from 10:00 a.m. until sold out. There is a cost. For more info., call 717-336-6767.
SAT., NOVEMBER 22 – 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.