THURS., APRIL 16 – Ephrata Community Meals will be held at Bethany U.C.C., 140 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., APRIL 18 – The Ephrata Pioneer Fire Company, 135 S. State St., Ephrata, will hold a Chicken BBQ, from 9:30 a.m. until sold out. There is a cost per half. Drive thru and walk up only. Chicken can also be picked up at A.B. Martin from 9:00 a.m. until sold out. All proceeds benefit the Ephrata Fire Company.

SAT., APRIL 18 – The Lancaster County Bird Club is holding a field trip to Safe Harbor Park at 8:00 a.m. For more info., call Carl Groff at 717-471-9969.

SAT., APRIL 18 – Bowmansville Fire Company, 146 W. Maple Grove Rd., Bowmansville, will hold a Chicken Pie or Oyster Pie Sale, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Drive thru only. There is a cost.

SAT., APRIL 18 – 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., 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., APRIL 18 – Coleman Memorial Chapel, 1980 Furnace Hills Pike, Lititz, will hold a Food and Diaper Drive, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. For more info., call 717-203-7068.

SUN., APRIL 19 – Brickerville United Lutheran Church, 340 E. 28th Div. Hwy., Lititz, will host Servant Stage’s production of “Broadway Melody” at 2:00 p.m. There is a donation cost.

THURS., APRIL 23 – Ephrata Community Meals will be held at Bethany U.C.C., 140 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., APRIL 24, SAT., APRIL 25 & SUN., APRIL 26 – Ephrata Area Christians will hold a Weekend Series with Terrell Bunting at Park Place Auto, 14 Gregory Ct., Ephrata. Friday at 7:00 p.m. (on Zoom), Saturday at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., and Sunday at 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. For more info., call 610-213-8441.

FRI., APRIL 24 – Brickerville United Lutheran Church, 340 E. 28th Div. Hwy., Lititz, will hold a Spaghetti Dinner from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Benefits Warwick HUB and Warwick Next Steps. By donation.

SAT., APRIL 25 – Project Linus will hold its annual Project Linus Make a Blanket Day at Landis Homes West Community Room, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. No experience necessary. All ages and abilities are welcome. For more info. or to RSVP, email amuldoon.blanketeer@gmail.com.

SAT., APRIL 25 – The Willing Workers of Swamp Christian Fellowship will hold a Drive-Thru Dinner, at 390 Swamp Church Rd., Reinholds. Pickup from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. or until sold out. There is a cost.

SAT., APRIL 25 – Bareville Fire Company, 211 E. Main St., Leola, will hold a Chicken Pot Pie and Pulled Pork Sale, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (or sold out). Sold by the quart, take out only.

SAT., APRIL 25 – 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., APRIL 25 – Make-A-Wish (Team Jeff Lied) will hold a Roast Beef Drive Thru Dinner at Ranck Plumbing, 118 N. 7th St., Akron, from 11:00 a.m. until sold out. There is a cost.

SAT., APRIL 25 – The Ephrata Lions Club will hold a Spring Fling Bingo Bash at the Ephrata Recreation Center, 130 S. Academy Dr., Ephrata. Doors open at 12:00 noon. Bingo starts at 2:00 p.m. There is a cost. Food will be available for purchase. For more info., email April at alausch@faulknercollision.com or call 717-330-2009.

SAT., APRIL 25 – St. Paul’s U.C.C., 133 Church St., Bowmansville, will hold a Basket Bingo at 12:30 p.m. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. There is a cost for tickets. Food and raffles available. All proceeds benefit the church’s missions. For more info., call 717-445-6256.

SUN., APRIL 26 – Hammer Creek Mennonite Church, 590 Hammer Creek Rd., Lititz, will hold a Community Hymn Sing at 6:30 p.m. They will be singing from The Mennonite Hymnal and the Church and Sunday School Hymnal.

THURS., APRIL 30 – Ephrata Community Meals will be held at Bethany U.C.C., 140 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., MAY 2 – A Free Laughter & S’more event will be held at Woodcrest Retreat, 225 Woodcrest Dr., Ephrata, beginning at 5:00 p.m. For more info., call 717-738-2233.

SAT., MAY 2 – St. Luke’s United Church of Christ, 222 N. Broad St., Lititz, will hold their Spring Bazaar, from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Food will be available for purchase. For more info., call 717-626-7100.

SUN., MAY 3 – The Johnnie K. Foundation will hold a Book Hunt for Adults at the Adamstown Community Park, 339-341 W. Main St., Adamstown, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. There is an entrance fee.

MON., MAY 4 – The Ephrata Area Garden Club will hold it’s monthly meeting at the Eicher Arts Center, 409 Cocalico St., Ephrata. The topic will be Native Plants and Photography. The doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the meeting begins at 6:15 p.m. There is a small fee per person to attend. All are welcome.

THURS., MAY 7 – Ephrata Community Meals will be held at First Church, 68 N. Church 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., MAY 8 & SAT., MAY 9 – Lancaster Kennel Club’s 82nd Annual Red Rose Classic All Breed Dog Show and Rally Trials will be held at the Lebanon Expo Center, 80 Rocherty Rd., Lebanon. Admission to the show is free, but there is a small parking fee on Saturday. The Rally trial begins at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. Judging and Rally trials begin at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday.

SAT., MAY 9 – Coleman Memorial Chapel, 1980 Furnace Hills Pike, Lititz, will hold a Free Spring Breakfast, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Everyone welcome. For more info., call 717-203-7068.

SAT., MAY 9 – 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.

WED., MAY 13 – The Conestoga Herb Guild will host its annual “Plant & Seed Exchange” at 6:30 p.m. at the Millersville VFW, 219 Walnut Hill Rd., Millersville. Guests are welcome with reservation and a small fee (payable at the door). For more info., call Susan Atkins at 717-725-7451 or email atkinsateb@aol.com.

WED., MAY 13 – Weaverland Anabaptist Faith Community, 210 Weaverland Valley Road, East Earl, will hold a Community Meal at 5:30 p.m.

THURS., MAY 14 – Ephrata Community Meals will be held at First Church, 68 N. Church 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., MAY 21 – Ephrata Community Meals will be held at First Church, 68 N. Church 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., MAY 28 – Ephrata Community Meals will be held at First Church, 68 N. Church 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., JUNE 4 – 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., JUNE 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 served at 6:00 p.m. For more info., call Tina at 484-798-0155.

SAT., JUNE 13 – 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., JUNE 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 served at 6:00 p.m. For more info., call Tina at 484-798-0155.

THURS., JUNE 25 – 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.

WED., JULY 8 – Weaverland Anabaptist Faith Community, 210 Weaverland Valley Road, East Earl, will hold a Community Meal at 5:30 p.m.

SAT., JULY 11 – 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., JULY 18 – Coleman Memorial Chapel, 1980 Furnace Hills Pike, Lititz, will hold a Chicken BBQ and Car Cruise, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There is a cost. For more info., call 717-203-7068.

SAT., AUGUST 8 – 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., 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.