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10/03/2025

Twin Valley School District's high school Mini-THON club recently operated fundraising activities to benefit Four Diamonds, a nonprofit aiming to conquer childhood cancer. The club's most recent fundraiser was a car wash on Sept. 20 during Honey Brook Harmony Day, with additional fundraising activities being held year-round.

"People (join the club) because it directly impacts the community," said club member Sarah Lerch. "We have families that we support in the Twin Valley community who are affected by pediatric cancer. I think it's way to help out, and (we know) that the money goes directly to pediatric cancer (research)."

Learn more at https://townlively.com/tvhs-mini-thon-club-dedicated-to-fundraising/

COMMUNITY COURIER | Morgantown

10/03/2025

The mission of Warwick Community Hub (WCH) is to lessen the effects of homelessness, sharing its goal with the Lancaster County Homelessness Coalition (LCHC). WCH launched in February 2023 and has been a part of LCHC for most of the last two years.

"It's been a joy for us to connect with them," said Charis Pankratz, who's been WCH's resource coordinator for three years. "It's a way to connect with agencies. We believe we're better together. We think we're better off being able to acquire resources we didn't have. The issue of housing and homelessness is big and overwhelming. This is a way for us to work together and come together..."

MERCHANDISER | Warwick

10/03/2025

Five members of Chester County 4-H were recently honored, with Ronak Suchindra receiving the 2025 Chester County Spirit of 4-H award.

"4-H has had a huge impact on my life by helping me discover my passion and developing my skills to become a leader in STEM," Ronak said in his application. "Through robotics fairs, public speaking competitions and 4-H community service initiatives, I discovered my passions for leadership, STEM and a drive to serve my community."

See more at https://townlively.com/chester-county-4-h-club-members-honored/

COMMUNITY COURIER | Morgantown

10/02/2025

Reist Popcorn Company celebrates its 100th anniversary this year and hosted a gala event in September to honor the company’s history. The now multigenerational, international business was established as the Reist Seed Company in 1925 by Alvin J. Reist on the family's 118-acre farm in Mount Joy.

"Let's raise our glass together to celebrate 100 years of popcorn magic and the people who make it possible - you," said president Mike Higgins, addressing the crowd of hundreds at the event. "To new memories and a future as bright as tonight."

Read more at https://townlively.com/reist-popcorn-marks-100-years/

MERCHANDISER | Donegal

10/01/2025

Solid Rock Youth Ministries will hold a banquet on Oct. 23 at The Barn of Nottingham, benefiting the nonprofit's mission of providing Solanco-area students programs, activities and family events. Registration for the banquet closes Oct. 9.

"It started actually with my son (John)," Laura Cheek said. "He joined Solid Rock when he was in middle school, and I just loved how much they invested in our community and the things that my son was coming home being instilled by the Word of God and having others in the community outside of our church that were believers coming alongside him and helping him be the young man that he is."

To learn more about registration and see other event details, visit https://townlively.com/solid-rock-will-hold-banquet-oct-23/

10/01/2025

The 48th New Holland Area CROP Hunger Walk will take place on Oct. 19, fundraising to help bring food and water to those in need across the world.

"The goal is to reach $10,000," shared Krisana Poontajak, pastor of Cedar Grove Presbyterian Church and one of the organizers of the walk. "Two years ago, we raised $7,300, and we raised $9,136 last year." Poontajak hopes to see more than 50 walkers come out for the 2025 walk.

To learn how to register and to see more details, visit https://townlively.com/one-step-at-a-time/

PENNYSAVER | Garden Spot

09/30/2025

Rivertown Theatre Productions will present Columbia's Haunted Lantern Tour on various times and dates from Oct. 10 through Oct. 19. With this year's tour featuring the theme "Fatality's Last Stand," the production centers on epidemics and pandemics that shaped Columbia's history.

"The theme for this year's tour grew out of reflection on a past production," shared Sara Mimnall, owner of Rivertown Theatre Productions and producer and director of Columbia's Haunted Lantern Tour. "Back in 2018, I touched on the subject of disease in a tour called 'Mortality Within,' which also explored famine, illness and the hardships of daily life. That theme stayed with me, and I knew I wanted to return to it one day with a sharper focus."

Advance registration is encouraged. To see showtimes and more details, visit https://townlively.com/history-will-glow-in-lantern-light/

MERCHANDISER | Columbia/Hellam/Wrightsville

09/30/2025

Christiana Borough Police Department will host a Trunk or Treat on Oct. 10 at Moores Memorial Library (Christiana Library), giving children a chance to safely travel vehicle to vehicle collecting candy and treats. The event will also feature giveaways, free food, marshmallow roasting and an outdoor movie.

"Last year, we gave out 12 boxes of pizza and 100 pretzels," said Christiana Borough Police Officer Brian Smyth. "It's gotten bigger and better every year."

Registration is recommended for attendees and vehicle owners. Learn more at https://townlively.com/christiana-police-to-host-trunk-or-treat/

COMMUNITY COURIER | Octorara

09/30/2025

The Millersville Parade returns rain or shine on Oct. 4, kicking off at 8:30 a.m. at Penn Manor High School and ending at Millersville University's Student Memorial Center. The parade is a joint effort between Millersville Borough and the university, with the 2-mile route featuring floats, animals, antique cars, local marching bands and more. A Makers Market and block party will also be held, both beginning at 10 a.m.

"It's a general generational tradition," said Lydia Yeager, Millersville University's director of events. "I hear a lot of people say they used to attend as a kid, then they brought their kids, and now they bring their grandkids. And I think from a community standpoint, it's what we connected with as far as our public mission to keep the tradition going as a legacy, with all the spectators who have embraced the event for 28 years now..."

To learn more about the parade, visit https://townlively.com/marching-through-millersville/

ADVERTISER | Penn Manor

09/29/2025

A weekend of fun is set at West Fallowfield Christian School (WFCS) on Oct. 10 and 11,, including the seventh annual fun run and the 44th annual auction. The fun run will allow attendees to walk or run around the WFCS campus, with the auction offering items such as home decor, gift baskets, sports memorabilia and more.

"It's just cool to be able to be a part of it, but in a different way," said Jaquelynn Hoopes of Gap, who is co-chairing the event for the first time. "All of our kids are growing up the same way we did, and then hopefully their kids will be able to come here. It's a generational thing."

Learn more at https://townlively.com/wfcs-sets-fun-run-auction-2/

COMMUNITY COURIER | Octorara

09/29/2025

The 71st Manheim Community Farm Show, called "the best week of the year" by Farm Show president Glenn Stoltzfus, will take place on Oct. 6 through Oct. 10, featuring a variety of agricultural exhibits, animals, plenty of food and daily special attractions including live music, a senior class corn hole tournament and more.

"If someone knows nothing about farm animals, come and talk to one of the kids raising them," Stoltzfus recommended. "People will learn what it takes to raise and show an animal. People will learn more about where their food comes from."

See more details at https://townlively.com/a-week-of-food-fun-and-agriculture/

MERCHANDISER | Manheim Central

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Come for the animals, stay for the food, and enjoy what Farm Show president Glenn Stoltzfus calls "the best week of the year." Visit the Manheim Community Farm Show, and you'll be treated to a wide variety of agricultural exhibits, interactions with animals and lots of food options. The 71st farm sh...