FIVE FUN FREE FAMILY THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND!!! June 29, 30 and July 1

5) Leola Community Water Slide Day at Zion Lutheran Church, Quarry Road in Leola. tomorrow (Sat. June 30) 12-4 pm, featuring 4 huge water slides, hot dogs, BBQ, popcorn, and more.  More Info: zionleola.org

4) CELEBRANT SINGERS AND ORCHESTRA, tonight, (Friday, June 29) at 7:30 p.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church in Laureldale.  10 singers and a 12-piece orchestra, will present a “praise celebration” More info:  610-929-9606

3) Triple Tree Summer Rumble at Triple Tree Emmaus Rd Cafe, Lancaster, FREE Car and Bike show, tomorrow (Sat. June 30th) from 10am-3pm! Featuring the “Jimmy Emig Band” and “Thru Me!” Yard Sales, Food, and more. More info: 717-824-5965

2)Lebanon Community Band tomorrow (Sat. June 30th) from 7pm at Mt. Gretna Campmeeting in Mt. Gretna as part of the 2012 Heritage Festival. Free admission.  An offering will be taken.

1) SummerFest 2012, tomorrow (Saturday, June 30) First Assembly of God, Susquehanna Trail, York, from 7am to 2pm. Carnival games, Bounce Houses, water slide,
Concerts by Phredd, Kimberlianna and more. Also a Car Show  family yard sale and a chicken Bar-B-Que.
More Info: First-Assembly.net

FIVE FUN FREE FAMILY THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND!!! June 22, 23 & 24, 2012

5) The 14th annual Celebrate Lancaster kicks off the morning with the opening of about two dozen food stands and the closure of North Prince Street from Penn Square to Lancaster Square. Sample local food, live music and more. The event will culminate with a fireworks display that begins at 10 p.m.
Admission is free. More info: Lancasteronline.com

4) A nite of music will be held at the United Zion Camp in Manheim tomorrow (Saturday June 23) from 7-9pm. The program will feature a variety of instrumental and vocal music performed by local talent. The offering will benefit the LifeGate mission team who will be going to Quito, Ecuador. More info:717-665-5243

3) Jimmy Emig Band will lead a night of worship at Gehman’s Mennonite School  in Denver – Sunday (June 24) 6pm. The concert is hosted by Cocalico Community Chapel. More info: (717)445-4041

2) 2nd Annual Littlestown Chapel Car and Bike Show at Faulkner Collision Center in  Hanover tomorrow (Sat. June 23) 12pm-4pm. Attendance is free, Donations will benefit the Sr. High summer missions program! More info: 717-476-0825

1) Festival of Life is an event for the city of Lebanon hosted by the churches of Lebanon, tomorrow (Sat. June 23rd) from 11AM-5PM at Monument Park  in Lebanon.  There will be singers and shows from different churches in Lebanon city.  There will also be games, food, and fellowship.

FIVE FUN FREE FAMILY THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND!!! June 15, 16 and 17, 2012

5)Esterlyn, in concert tomorrow (Sat. June 16th) at Kochenderfer UMC in Lebanon at 7PM!  Admission is free. More info: kochenderfer.org

4) SummerFest 2012 tomorrow (Sat. June 16th) from 10AM-9PM at Church of the Open Bible in Parkesburg.  Concerts by Calling Out Closer, Lee Arter Band, Fall to Grace and more.  Free carnival games, prizes, bounce house, face painting, horse rides and more.  More info: cotobible.com

3) Cookout & Movie “Courageous” at Salem Hellers Church – honoring fathers and fatherhood tonight (Friday, June 15th) at Salem E.R. Hellers Church in Lancaster at 6 pm with a hotdog cookout in the church parking lot, followed by the showing of “Courageous” at 7 pm.  Admission is free for both the cookout and movie.  More Info: 717-656-9249.

2) Free Community Picnic and Comedy with Local Christian Comedian Kenny Robinson tomorrow (Sat. June 16th) at Colonial Park Community Baptist Church in Harrisburg.  The picnic starts at 5:00 PM with the Comedy starting at 6:15 PM.  More info: colonialparkbaptist.com

1) Noah’s Walk Through tomorrow (Saturday, June 16) and Sunday (June 17) at West Lampeter Fairgrounds. Sat. 10am-7pm and Sunday 11am-6pm. Free event, Rain or Shine. Interactive activity for the whole family.  More info: noahsarkwalk.com

Once again this year you have the opportunity to let everyone know that WJTL is your FAVORITE!  We would be honored if you would vote for WJTL as your favorite radio station in the Lancaster Newspapers and Lancasteronline “Readers Choice Awards”.  You don’t even have to be from Lancaster!

Click on  http://contests.lancasteronline.com/readers_choice/   if you would.  After you give a little info about yourself, click on the miscellaneous tab and type in WJTL under favorite Radio Station.  Let everyone know you LOVE WJTL.

You can read all the rules and how-to’s while you are there. One key thing is that you must vote in at least 10 categories.  You have until Friday, June 15, 2012  to register your support of WJTL.

Awards are great, and it would be an honor to be recognized by Lancaster Newspapers and Lancaster Online. Last year WJTL was voted Favorite Radio Station and we were very pleased with the ministry opportunities those “open doors” created.  Our hope is that, once again this year, being voted Favorite Radio Station would be a way to introduce WJTL to new listeners.

Thanks and happy voting!

FIVE FUN FREE FAMILY THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND!!! June 8, 9 & 10, 2012

5) Lititz Area Mennonite School Auction today (June 8th) and tomorrow (Sat. June 9th). Kid’s Event, Junk Rock Band, Auction, Chicken BBQ and more. More info: lamsauction.info

4) 2012 Revolutionary War encampment at the Historic Rock Ford Plantation, Lancaster, tomorrow (Saturday, June 9) and Sunday (June 10) Revolutionary War period music, food, shops, fashion show, parade and reenactments. Lisa and KCB broadcasting live tomorrow morning.  Kids 12 and under are free.  More info: rockfordplantation.org

3) LCBC Church’s 13th Annual Motorsports Show & BBQ tomorrow (Saturday, June 9) at their Manheim Campus. The event is free to vehicle exhibitors and spectators; and features muscle cars, street rods, new & antique cars and motorcycles, scooters, trucks, and RC cars, airplanes and helicopters.
More info: www.LCBCChurch.com

2) Lancaster County Public Safety Training Center’s
Open House and Community Education Day -Sunday, June 10, Noon – 5pm at their facility on Champ Blvd, Manheim just off 283. Emergency apparatus and emergency equipment on display, local Fire, EMS, and Police on hand. Dunk Tank, The City Mounted Police Unit, Fire Safety Trailer, Demonstrations, Free Food and Refreshments. More info:www.lcpstc.org/

1) Witness Festival 2012 – Free Christian Music Festival tomorrow (Sat. June 9th) Noon til 10pm at Quarryville Memorial Park in Quarryville. Jeremy Camp, Speaker Tony Nolan, Britt Nicole, Big Daddy Weave, The City Harmonic, Jamie Grace and Reilly.  WJTL broadcasting live and emceeing.More info: witnessfestival.com

FIVE FUN FREE FAMILY THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND!!! June 1, 2 and 3, 2012

5) York Libraries Kick Off Event tomorrow (Sat. June 2nd) from 9am-2pm at the Sovereign Bank Stadium in York.
York County Libraries and The Healthy York County Coalition Offer a Theme-Based Program that promotes Reading and Physical Activity among children during the summer. Kids Cookie Break broadcasting live! More info: yorklibraries.org

4) Soccer Shots Free Soccer Clinic for ages 3 to 8, tomorrow (Saturday, June 2) beginning at 9am at Conestoga Valley High School.  Food, games prizes. Donations benefit Global Goals. More Info: lancaster.soccershots.org

3) Ken’s Gardens 40TH Anniversary Event tomorrow (Saturday June 2) 8AM-5PM at both the Smoketown and Intercourse locations. Refreshments, Master Gardeners on hand with gardening advice, Jesse Rothaker and His Reptile Friends and more! More info: kensgardens.com

2) Sunday In The Park with LEFC at Lititz Springs Park, Sunday, (June 3rd) 11am – 5pm. Bounce Houses, Dunk Tanks, Volleyball Competitions and more. Former Harlem Globetrotter Seth Franco, Jesse Rothacker and Forgotten Friends Reptiles. More info lefc.net/sundayinthepark

1) “The Day” at New Holland Park tomorrow (Sat. June 2nd) from 10AM-10PM. Worship bands playing throughout the day, including Christopher Wright, SisterBrother, Brad & Rebekah, Brothers McClurg, and more. Acoustic cafe at 10 am. There will be food vendors and a kids zone, featuring bounce houses, face painting, and a concert by Jim Rule. The rain location is at Petra Christian Fellowship in New Holland. More info: thedayofworship.com

FRED MCNAUGHTON – Our very own Lisa Landis is featured in the latest edition of Fine Living Lancaster. What’s the point of the Kids Cookie Break? When did her love for radio begin? What role have her grandparents played in her faith?  Find out in this revealing interview. Visit Fine Living Lancaster on Facebook or visit their website FineLivingLancaster.com

FIVE FUN FREE FAMILY THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND!!! Memorial Day Weekend Friday May 25 thru Monday May 28.

5)Mount Joy Memorial Day Parade tomorrow (Sat. May 26th) beginning at 2PM.  Look for the WJTL vehicles including the Kids Cookie Break Smart Car!

4)  Jacobus Lions Ambulance 5th Annual EMS Open House tomorrow (Sat, May 26)10am- 2pm, S.Main Street
in Jacobus. TheOpen House features local EMS units, Fire equipment, Police vehicles, and aeromedical units including Life Lion from Hershey Medical Center.

3) Maytown School invites the community to join them for their closing celebrations thiss weekend. Tomorrow (Saturday, May 26th) through Monday (May 28th). Tours, Pig Roast, and fireworks on Saturday! A church service at 10 AM Sunday morning. Tours and exhibits Sunday afternoon, and an official closing at 2pm on Monday. More info: 717 426-2998

2)  Strasburg First Presbyterian Church invites everyone to a free cook out on Memorial Day (Monday, May 28). Immediately following the Strasburg Memorial Day Parade. free hot dogs, chips, and soda. More info: 717- 687-6030.

1) 4th Annual Mount Joy Community Popcorn Festival today (Friday May 25th) 5pm-10pm and Saturday (May 26th) 4pm-10pm – Kunkle Field in Mount Joy.  Food, live entertainment, inflatable rides, games, AND Popcorn contests such as a Popcorn Spitting Contest and a Popcorn Eating Contest. More info: mountjoypopcornfestival.com

FIVE FUN FREE FAMILY THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND!!! May 18, 19 & 20

5) Elizabethtown’s Reading on the Square: tomorrow (Saturday May 19)from 10AM-1PM. Free books, reading time, programs, and the chance to win prizes from local businesses.
More info: www.etownpubliclibrary.org

4) Freedom Fun Fair – tomorrow (Sat. May 19th) from 10AM-2PM at Lebanon Valley Bible Church.  Games, Pony Rides, Balloon Animals, A Petting Zoo, Cotton Candy, A Bounce House, Face Painting, Train Rides, Food, Fun for all ages and Much, Much More!  Rain or Shine!  (717) 867-4403. More info: lvbiblechurch.org   

3) A night of music with Singer/Songwriter/Multi-Instrumentalist – Terry Bone tomorrow (Sat. May 19th) at 7PM at Hosanna A Fellowship of Christians in Lititz.  A Choir, full band and special guests. A love offering will be taken. This is a goodbye concert, Terry is leaving to minister in Norway. More info: hosannalititz.org

2) 29th Annual Rhubarb Festival today (Fri, May 18) and tomorrow (Sat. May 19th) 9am – 6pm at Kitchen Kettle Village in Intercourse  “Best Rhubarb Dessert In Lancaster County” baking contest • World’s Only Rhubarb Race Car Derby • Rhubarb Stroll (min parade) • Whoopie Pie Filling Contest • Musical entertainment, food demonstrations & samplings. More info: kitchenkettle.com

1) Sertoma Chicken BBQ at Long’s Park tomorrow (Saturday, May 19) Long’s Park LAncaster.  KCB Broadcasting live 9am to noon, then a full day on the Weaver’s Garage Stage from noon til 5pm featuring Bruce Fite, Kimberliana, Chuck Gibson Band, DKers, WJTL Talent Challenge, and The Beggar Folk.  More info at WJTL.com

FIVE FUN FREE FAMILY THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND!!! May 11, 12 & 13

5) Alive And Amplified Youth Festival tomorrow (Saturday, May 12)  at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Parkton, MD. 2pm-8pm. Music by Ashes Remain and other Local Christian Artists; a message by Erik Dressel, skits, testimonies and light refreshments. Admission is free.
More info: redeemerparkton.com

4)  Alpaca Breeder’s Showcase tomorrow (Sat, May 12) and Sunday (May 13) 8:30am-7:30pm both days at the Toyota Center, York Fairgrounds. Over 300 alpacas from over 100 farms will compete for ribbons, prizes and contests, including an Alpaca Fashion Show and Alpaca to Shawl Auction.  It’s FREE to the public . More info: paoba.org    

3) Kraybill Mennonite School auction today (Friday May 11) 4:30-8pm and tomorrow (Saturday, May 12) 7am-4pm, Games, inflatables, Jesse & Forgotten Friends Reptiles, Food, Auction and more. Kraybill Campus, Kraybill Church Rd, Mount Joy.  More info: kraybillauction.org

2) Friendship Community Fest and Auction today (Friday May 11) 4-8pm and tomorrow (Saturday, May 12) 7am-4pm, Oregon Pike, Lancaster. Tethered Hot Air Balloon rides, Bounce Castle, music, food and auction. More info: friendshipcommunity.net

1) SVPS Walk/Run for Life tomorrow (Sat. May 12th) at Calvary Church in Lancaster and South Hills Park in Lebanon, 9AM-Noon. Games, Inflatables, Music and WJTL and Kids Cookie Break Broadcasting live!!!  More Info: SVPS.org