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12/10/2025

After a busy November, Paradise Township Lions Club will host a soup and sandwich sale on Dec. 20 in the Community Building in Paradise Park. Ham and cheese sandwiches and quarts of chicken corn soup will be distributed through takeout and drive-through services.

"We make gallons and gallons of soup," said club member Heather Valudes. "The night before we get together and do all of the prep for the soup. We chop up chicken, hard-boiled eggs and onions and cook it on Saturday morning. The crew starts early on Saturday, so it's super fresh. Our chicken corn soup recipe is really good."

To learn how to order food in advance and to see more details, visit https://townlively.com/lions-club-continues-community-service-posts-funraiser/

PENNYSAVER | Pequea Valley

12/10/2025

Got a trophy moment? Share your hunting or fishing success with us! Submit your photo by February 27 for a chance to be featured in PA Outdoors.

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12/10/2025

Ring in the new year at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Elizabethtown PA on Dec. 31, as the church will be hosting festivities such as a chicken barbecue, bingo, free food, a performance by local musician Corty Byron, the Susquehanna Service Dogs, fireworks and more. The Winters Heritage House Museum will also be hosting children's crafts and balloon twisting down the street.

"Even though the church hosts it, it's really a community event," said Cammy Anderson, who is on the event committee. "This is for everyone."

Preorders are encouraged for the chicken barbecue. To see more details, visit https://townlively.com/Ring-in-2026-at-Christ-Lutheran-Church/

12/10/2025

On Dec. 13 and 14, St. Mary of Providence Center will be hosting three holiday activities: tours of the Potts mansion; a Jingle and Mingle Christmas Celebration; and Cookies with Santa.

"Every year, we do a different theme; last year was Victorian. This year it is 'Joy Around the World,' which really highlights different people, cultures and heritages," explained Sister Brenda McHugh, center director. "Stemming from Potts himself, throughout the mansion you will see his heritage proudly displayed. The rose represents his English heritage; the thistle, his Scottish heritage; and the fleur-de-lis, his French heritage. Designers and decorators will highlight this theme and add other themes as well."

Tickets can be reserved online. To see individual event details at https://townlively.com/st-mary-of-providence-center-to-host-holiday-events/

COMMUNITY COURIER | Morgantown

12/09/2025

What began as a simple way to brighten the holidays has grown into a long-standing tradition thanks to Helen Bechtold and the contributions of community members. On Dec. 25, meal packages will be given out to all adults aged 55 and older for pickup, with Bechtold currently collecting food, monetary donations and household items for the packages.

"With everything costing more, we really depend on donations," Bechtold said. "The need keeps increasing."

Meal reservations are required by Dec. 17. To learn more about the meal giveaway and/or how to get involved, visit https://townlively.com/sharing-christmas-joy-with-seniors-2/

MERCHANDISER | Columbia/Hellam/Wrightsville

12/09/2025

The Lititz Area Community Choir, Warwick Alumni and Friends will put you in the holiday spirit with the seasonal concert titled "The Majesty Glory of Christmas" on Dec. 21 inside Warwick High School's Performance Arts Center (Warwick School District - Lititz, Pennsylvania). The free concert will accept goodwill offerings, with the hourlong performance featuring well-known holiday classics.

"The audience can expect hearing recognizable tunes," said Kline-Smith, a retired, longtime music educator in the Warwick School District. "They'll hear some very fine singing. We work hard to get to what we consider choral excellence. There will be a few props and backgrounds that will make it more of a performance or an experience. It's going through all parts of the holiday season..."

Learn more about the concert at https://townlively.com/choirs-singing-will-lift-holiday-spirits/

MERCHANDISER | Warwick

12/09/2025

The Lititz recCenter Winter 2025 Program Guide is here! Lititz recCenter offers a wide variety of classes, fun events, training sessions, services and more, as well as resources such as an indoor pool. See the guide now!

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12/09/2025

Christmas in Christiana, presented by Christiana Lions Club, will take place on Dec. 13, featuring activities at the William P. Brinton House (Christiana Historical Society) and the Christiana Freight Station, home of the Lancaster Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society. Festivities will include an appearance from Santa Claus, mini train rides, tours, a gingerbread house competition, food and more.

To learn more, visit https://townlively.com/community-invited-to-celebrate-christmas-in-christiana/

COMMUNITY COURIER | Octorara

12/08/2025

Lititz United Methodist Church will host its Simply Christmas event on Dec. 14, featuring singing of Christmas carols, gifts, food, games and more. The free event began in 2012 as a way to recapture the wonder of the holiday season.

"As a church family, we want to share the love of Christ with our neighbors," said Patti Bergman, the coordinator of Lititz United Methodist Church's Simply Christmas. "It's an opportunity to slow down and experience the greatest reason for the season, which is Jesus. It's also a chance for us to spend time with our neighbors, which is also a great gift."

See more details at https://townlively.com/simply-christmas-shall-celebrate-true-meaning-of-season/

MERCHANDISER | Warwick

Simplify means getting back to basics or returning to one's roots or removing unnecessary hindrances. There are very few events more basic than the birth of a savior. "As a church family, we want to share the love of Christ with our neighbors," said Patti Bergman, the coordinator of Lititz United Me...

12/08/2025

Christkindlmarkt, hosted by Lancaster Liederkranz on Dec. 14, will allow attendees to take a trip to Europe without leaving Lancaster County, featuring attractions such as more than 30 crafts and gift vendors, traditional German food, kids' activities, musical performances from various Liederkranz groups and more. The market is cash only, with an ATM located on-site.

"We hold traditional events like this to share, celebrate and support the preservation of German culture," event chair Elise Fasnacht said, noting that the Liederkranz has been a vibrant part of Lancaster's German-American heritage for almost 150 years. "This event is particularly special to me as it was the brainchild of my late mother, Monica. There is a Christmas tree at the pavilion dedicated in her memory."

Learn more at https://townlively.com/step-into-german-christmas-magic/

MERCHANDISER | Manheim Central

12/08/2025

Christmas at the Ironmaster's will be presented from Dec. 12 through Dec. 14 at Historic Poole Forge, featuring live music, seasonal refreshments, horse-drawn wagon rides, a Christmas Marketplace and more. Visitors will also be able to take self-guided tours of the site's historic 18th-century Welsh Ironmaster's Mansion decorated with holiday trees and exhibits.

Read more at https://townlively.com/poole-forge-to-celebrate-christmas-at-the-ironmasters-2/

COMMUNITY COURIER | Morgantown
PENNYSAVER | Garden Spot

12/05/2025

The story of Catalyst Ministries is the story of God at work. The nonprofit's founders, Patrick and Gina McNally, credit their faith with laying the foundation for their vision to bring a skills-based learning center to Elizabethtown, with their story initially beginning in 2003 with the launch of organization in New York City.

"Through a long and very interesting, 'only-God' series of events, we moved to Elizabethtown in 2019, and following that we sold our New York camp property," Patrick shared. "As we prayed about what God was leading us to next, we had a new vision on how we could have a life-changing impact on children, youth and families in the E-town area."

Read the full story at https://townlively.com/where-faith-will-fuel-skills-for-life/