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Annual Fun-Filled Adamstown Community Days Carnival Nears
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The annual Adamstown Community Days carnival will be held a week later than normal this year in the Adamstown Grove, just off route 272, next to the Adamstown Pool. The three-day carnival will take place on Thursday evening, May 29, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Friday, May 30, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Saturday, May 31, from 12:00 noon to 10:00 p.m.
Shown in the photo, from left to right, are (front) Giuliana DePaul, Lauren Mattern, Aila Mattern; (back) Ruxin Graeff, John Soley, Trevor Graeff, Patrick Soley and Theresa Soley.
Tons of Fun Shows will again provide the carnival rides. As always, parking and admission are free. There will again be professional entertainment offered each evening under the huge circus tent. Although entertainment is free, they do ask for a donation before the show each evening. They have a limited number of chairs, but it is recommended to bring your own.
The popular silent auction will return this year with over 60 prizes. Plenty of local gift certificates, as well as tickets to Sight & Sound theater and Longwood Gardens, to name a few.
The event kicks off Thursday evening at 5:00 p.m. with a ride special and all your favorite carnival foods. The Uptown Band will take the stage at 7:00 p.m.
The fun continues on Friday evening beginning at 5:00 p.m. There will be a Classic Car “Cruise In” that will be run by Boy Scout Troops #4318 & 6759. There will be a small charge per car. The first 100 cars will receive a dash plaque. In addition, the cars get premier parking for the carnival! Flaming Dick & the Hot Rods will take the stage beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Saturdays’ festivities will begin at 12:00 noon. Come and visit Silo from the Lancaster Stormers from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Come out and visit Becka from Joyful Canvas, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and get your face decorated for free. Karaoke will take place at the main stage beginning at 4:30 p.m. The Bobby Law Band will perform two shows beginning at 6:30 p.m., followed by their grand finale fireworks show by D & M Fireworks at 10:00 p.m. In the event the fireworks show needs to be cancelled, it will be posted on their website (adamstowncommunitydays.com) by 8:00 p.m. on Saturday night, May 31.
42nd Annual 2025 Terre Hill Antique And Classic Car Show
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The 42nd Annual Terre Hill Antique and Classic Car Show is coming to Terre Hill Park on Sunday, June 1, rain or shine. There will be breakfast, lunch and lots of amazing vehicles and fun, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., all benefit the Weaverland Valley Fire Department.
Admission for spectators is free. Each of the 18 classes in the car show are sponsored by a local business. There is a cost for vehicle registration, which occurs from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Each entrant will receive a prize ticket and numbers will be drawn and prizes given away from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The winners of the car show will be announced at about 2:30 p.m. and will be paraded to the stage area for their cash prizes. Winners are chosen by popular vote. A Best of Show is chosen every year by the fire company staff, and the winner gets a prize package and trophy, and that vehicle will appear on next year’s dash plaque. The trophy is sponsored by a local business.
Shown from left to right are Bob Richards with his 1957 Ford Thunderbird, Tim Kilhefner with his rare 1993 GMC Typhoon and Kurt Weaver with his 1940 Ford street rod.
Lititz Area Mennonite School Annual Benefit Auction
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Join Lititz Area Mennonite School (LAMS) for one of the most anticipated events of the year—their Annual Benefit Auction! This two-day, family-friendly celebration is packed with fun, food, and community spirit, all in support of the school’s mission to nurture students academically, spiritually, and socially so they become catalysts for God’s kingdom.
Friday night kicks things off with delicious food options, a wide variety of auction items, and an upbeat atmosphere as friends and families gather to give generously. The “Down Home Dinner” is available for eat-in or drive-through starting at 4:00 p.m. Don’t miss the student auction, where the kids get a chance to try out bidding on lots of great items starting at 6:00 p.m.
Saturday is a full-day community event! Enjoy tasty eats from local food trucks, cool off with ice cream, and take part in a full slate of activities, including a thrilling live auction with unique experiences and special items, games and activities for kids of all ages, and a visit from Kids Cookie Break, broadcasting live on-site.
An “all-you-can-eat” breakfast buffet starts the day off on Saturday at 6:00 a.m. and the plant auction kicks off at 8:00 a.m. For a full schedule of activities, check out www.lams.info/auction.
Whether you’re bidding on unique treasures or plants, enjoying fellowship over a meal, or watching your kids light up with excitement, there’s something for everyone. This is more than a fundraiser—it’s a celebration of the school, students, and the incredible community. Come be part of the joy, generosity, and purpose that makes the LAMS Auction a highlight of the year!
Shown in the photo with a sample of auction items, from left to right, are Ethen, Audrey, Auggie and Joseph.
Kissel Hill Elementary School Students Gain Insights Into Careers
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Students at Kissel Hill Elementary enjoyed several career day presentations as part of the annual career day activity. Shown in the photos is Erin Shebish, Herpetology Educator, giving students an up close look at a snake, and John Kremer, Analytical Chemist, as he shares the methodical approach he uses when doing experiments. Other presenters included Elisabeth Stuckey, business owner, invitation designer; Amberly Barker, theatre education program manager; Courtney Richie, cake baker/decorator; Anne Shannon, news anchor; and Abby Morris, executive director at The Arc.