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New Holland Historical Society Plans Drop-In Unveiling Event
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The New Holland Historical Society is planning a drop-in event on Sunday, April 13, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the society museum to give the community the opportunity to see and hear about their recent acquisition of the large back bar that once served customers at the Blue Ball Hotel. The drop-in event will include a presentation at 3:00 p.m. along with an open invitation for anyone to share stories or memories of the Blue Ball Hotel that they remember. The massive piece is 17-feet long with a mirror measuring ten feet by five feet weighing around 500 pounds.
Shown in the photo, from left to right, are (seated) Bill Gable, Wilbur Horning; (back) Lloyd Ziegler, Arthur Johnsen and Larry Knepper.
The Blue Ball Hotel, which was built in 1766 by Irishman John Wallace, showcased a symbol of a blue ball outside of the building, rather than a sign with a name. The town, formerly known as Earl Town, revolved around the inn for nearly a century. Many locals soon began to call the town Blue Ball. In 1833, the town officially changed its name to Blue Ball.
Adamstown Library Friends Annual Basket Bingo Benefit
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Adamstown Area Library Director, Jessica Garner, accepted the annual contribution of $25,000 from the Friends of the Library recently.
Shown in the photo, from left to right, are Judy Nichols, Veronica Heston, Margaret Harting and Library Director Jessica Garner.
Jessica stated, “We are so extraordinarily blessed to have the Friends of the Adamstown Area Library supporting the work that we do! These dedicated volunteers provide untold hours working to ensure that our library has the resources it needs to provide an expansive collection and a wide variety of services for our community. From supporting the children’s collection and programming to providing seeds for our Grab and Grow Seed program, when there is a need big or small, they are there. We truly can’t thank them enough.”
And the Friends, in turn, are thankful for the ‘friends’ who volunteer to help at their fundraisers as well as those who attend their events helping to ensure a successful outcome to benefit the library.
After a short break during the holidays, the Friends Tuesday Book Sales are now in progress. The sale begins at 9:30 a.m. every Tuesday morning in the Library’s Community room where good reads abound. The library is located at 110 West Main Street in Adamstown.
Up next for the Friends is their fun-filled Basket Bingo. The fundraiser will be held on Sunday, March 16 at the Reamstown Fire Company. You can find more on the Friends activities by going through the Library’s website and clicking on Friends of the Library.
Cocalico High Playmaker’s Presenting “Legally Blonde – The Musical”
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Cocalico High School Playmaker’s are thrilled to present “Legally Blonde – The Musical,” a lively and empowering production that follows Elle Woods on her inspiring journey of self-discovery, determination and confidence. Packed with humor, catchy music, and dazzling performances, this must-see show promises to captivate audiences of all ages. Bringing this production to life is a talented cast and crew of over 40 students. Leading the cast is Abby Cooney as Elle Woods, with Carson Weaver as Warner Huntington III, Bryce Goshert as Professor Callahan, and Izzy Gonzalez as Emmett Forrest. Jiselle Rios takes on the role of Vivienne Kensington, while Rylan Sahm plays the lovable Paulette. Reagan Martin stars as Brooke Wyndham, with Addi Hill, Libby Elmore and Annika Fontana portraying Elle’s energetic best friends Serena, Pilar and Margot.
This year’s production of “Legally Blonde – The Musical” marks an exciting chapter for Cocalico High School’s theatre program. A dedicated group of Cocalico alumni, including Director Hannah Weiss Burgess and key members of the production team, have come together to help revitalize the program that once shaped their own high school experiences. Cocalico Alumni are invited to a special Alumni Night during the Saturday performance. Returning Theatre and Music alumni will receive special recognition, and guests will have the opportunity to see the newly renovated auditorium. With its inspiring message, vibrant choreography and unforgettable performances, “Legally Blonde – The Musical” is a can’t-miss event for theatre lovers and families alike. The showtimes are Friday, March 14 at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, March 15 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 16 at 2:00 p.m.
Shown in the photo, from left to right, are cast members: (row 1) Reagan Martin; (row 2) Michael Zepp, Carson Weaver, Israel Gonzalez, Jiselle Rios, Addison Hill; (row 3) Rylan Sahm, Abby Cooney, Annika Fontana and Libby Elmore.
528 Theatre “The Sound Of Music Youth Edition”
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Ephrata Intermediate and Middle School’s 528 Theatre will present their spring musical, “The Sound of Music Youth Edition” on Friday, March 14 and Saturday, March 15 at 7:00 p.m. in the Middle School auditorium. There is a cost for admission, which will be paid at the door.
Shown in the photo, from left to right, are (row one) Mackenzie Shaffer, Bryson Klunk, Ellie Ornelas, Miguel Hernandez; (row two) Savannah Martin, Kendra Ramirez; (row three) Diamond Wratto; (row four) Davin Farve and Kathryn Washington.
“The Sound of Music Youth Edition” is an adaptation of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II’s work based on the true story of the Georg and Maria von Trapp and their family.
The cast and support crew are made up of students in grades fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth. A total of 36 students are in the cast and 28 are in the support crew.
The production staff includes: Mr. Danny L. Clark (Director and Vocal Assistant), Mr. Rod Snyder (Set Design and Construction), Ms. Kristen Reynolds (Costume Design, Make-up Design), Mrs. Mandy Ulrich (Stage Manager), Mrs. Donna Schlinkman (Set Design and Painting, Properties), Ms. Amy Apgar-Rodriguez (Admissions), Stella Patterson (Student Director), Grace Hoffer (Student Director), Kaiden Dom (Student Vocal Assistant), Selena Elliott (Student Choreographer), Kris Gehman (Student Stage Manager) and Jordyn Siegle (Student Costume Assistant).
The cast includes: Kayliana Balmer, Diana Beamer, Jackson Beard, Kurtis Brendle, Briana Dom, Selena Elliott, Davin Farve, Lena Finkey, Leo Frey, Samantha Goodman, Miguel Hernandez, Bryson Klunk, Joshua Lindberg, Abigail Lutz, Hannah Lutz, Elise Martin, Savannah Martin, Alexandra Medvedev, Sydney Miller, Mikhail Navarich, Ellie Ornelas, Lena Patterson, Gavin Queena, Kendra Ramirez, Carolina Schaich, Christopher Shafer, Samantha Shafer, Mackenzie Shaffer, Juliet Smith, Lucinda Snader, Kathryn Washington, Phoenix Wessner, Alaina Wilson, Liam Woods, Diamond Wratto and Mackenzie Yohn.
The support crew includes: Nora Alban, Rylan Bear, Wesley Blank, Alliah Bontrager, Peighton Cerullo, Chloe Diaz, Jillian Elligson, Camie Francis, Jase Groff, Marianne Hansell, Yvonne Hess, Niyah Hill, Tar Jewett, Molly Johnson, Zoe Lindberg, Breana Miller, Liam Miller, Emma Nolt, Madison Odenwalt, Erika Powell, Evelina Purshaha, Elliza Reedy, Eden Reiff, Sailor Reiff, Ariana Rodriguez, Christopher Shafer, Alexandra Smith and Maddie Zimmerman.
Where In The World Contest Winners
Would you like to win $50 next month? Enter The Shopping News “Where In The World” contest! As always, we’ve received many interesting entries this month and it was difficult to pick a winner. There were entries from Mexico, Tennessee, the Virgin Islands, and more!
The winners for the month of February, shown in the photo, are Travis, Wendy, Rowan and Arya Messner, who are shown at Santa Claus Village, Rovanemi, Finland in Lapland at the Artic Circle crossing. They chose to receive their $50 gift card to Weaver’s Store.
Could the next winner be you? Once a month one winner will be selected and they will receive a $50 gift card from any regular Shopping News advertiser of their choice as their prize. To read all of the contest criteria and get an entry form, see page 8A. Check out our Facebook page in the near future to see all of the entries we have received to date!