The Manheim Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the launch of 1st Thursday celebrations beginning Thursday, June 3rd, and continuing the first Thursday of each month. It all happens between 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm with businesses both inside and outside of the downtown Manheim area staying open late. There will be live music, outdoor vendors, food trucks, and a variety of special activities.

Experience the revitalized downtown area with fantastic established businesses and a host of exciting new establishments. Main Street and Market Square will be filled with an entertaining variety of sights, sounds, tastes, and activities.

Details for visitors and for those wanting to get involved can be found at 1stThursdays.com.

The Manheim Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the launch of 1st Thursday celebrations beginning Thursday, June 3rd, and continuing the first Thursday of each month. It all happens between 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm with businesses both inside and outside of the downtown Manheim area staying open late. There will be live music, outdoor vendors, food trucks, and a variety of special activities.

Experience the revitalized downtown area with fantastic established businesses and a host of exciting new establishments. Main Street and Market Square will be filled with an entertaining variety of sights, sounds, tastes, and activities.

Details for visitors and for those wanting to get involved can be found at 1stThursdays.com.

Join us at Living Hope Church in Middletown for the Harrisburg Area Homeschooler’s Curriculum & Resource Fair! The fair provides homeschooling parents a place to sell their curriculum & books, as well as learn from other parents about the curriculum that works for their families.

We will also have local businesses, organizations, schools, and co-ops that support the homeschooling community available to speak with you about opportunities for your children.

There will be concessions, a notary on hand to notarize affidavits, a book release celebration from our student authors, free goodies, and much more! Check back often as we are planning additional informational and educational items.

Red Land Senior Center will host a DRIVE THRU chicken BBQ on Saturday, April 24 from 11AM-sold out. Dinners are $9 and include ½ chicken, potato, coleslaw, roll, & applesauce. Dinners will only be available for pick up at Red Land Senior Center. All proceeds benefit the senior center.

We can now take payment for pre-sales over the phone or purchase on our website at https://red-land-senior-center-bbq.square.site/ ! This is the perfect option if you cannot stop over during the week and want to be assured dinners on BBQ day. If you prefer to pre-purchase using cash or check, please continue to call ahead to set up a pick up time.

In addition, we have partnered with Reeser’s Soft Ice Cream and will offer pints of ice cream for $5 each. These will be available for pre-sale along with chicken dinners as well as the day of the BBQ on a first come, first served basis.

Each year dozens of churches organizations, businesses, and thousands of individuals come together to unify & strengthen our community. It’s a movement known as Go Beyond.  

Your opportunities to serve are coming up May 2nd through the 12th and include Prayer Walks, First Responders Appreciation Events, Citywide Cleanup in Lancaster, Blood Drives, Shoe & Diaper collections, and much more!    

Join John Staffieri and as he broadcasts from Calvary Church in Lancaster on May 7th from 1pm-3pm. He will be helping to pack meals for the malnourished around the world. Find out how you and your friends and family, co-workers, and church can get involved with meal packing and all of Go Beyond activities, CLICK HERE

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend
August 4-6, 2017

5 Mountville Lawn Concert featuring The Lancaster British Brass Band Sunday 7pm on the Lawn of Mountville Church of the Brethren, College Avenue and Clay Street in Mountville. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. More Info: mountvillecob.org

4 Servant Stage Companies “Sing Sing Swing” tomorrow (Sat. August 5) at Strasburg Community Park. A song-and-dance tribute to the Swing era, featuring Jive, Jitterbug, Lindy Hop, The Charleston, and the music of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Benny Goodman. The event is free, donations will be accepted. More Info: ServantStageCompany.com

3 Manheim Grace Brethren Church Community Day tomorrow (Saturday Aug. 5) 3pm-7pm at the church in Manheim. Kids’ Games, Inflatables, Puppets, Live Music & More. More Info: www.manheimgrace.com

2 Fun In The Son tomorrow (Saturday, Aug. 5) 3pm-7pm at Ephrata United Zion Church. Bounce houses, face painting, petting zoo, candy scramble, balloons, free food and entertainment from “Bible Dude” Greg Donough & His Horses and The Cherry Pickers Blue Grass Concert. Rain or Shine. Bring chairs & blankets. More Info: www.ephratauz.org

1 Paradise Bible Fellowship Church Block Party, tomorrow (Saturday, Aug. 5) 11am-3pm at the church on Lincoln Highway in Paradise. Free food, ice cream, games, crafts and performances by juggling team The DKers. More Info: 717-687-7577

FIVE FUN FREE FAMILY THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND!!! March 27-29, 2015

5.  Pequea Church Community Egg Hunt tomorrow (Saturday, March 28) at 1pm at Pequea Church.  Kids 10 and Under come and fill your Easter basket, watch a zany skit and enjoy snacks and time together.  More Info: 717.872.5679

4. Spring Creek Church of the Brethren in Hershey Free Movie Night, tonight (Friday, March 27) A double feature showing two “G” rated films about a group of toys and their adventures. Movie watching will start in the Chapel at 6pm.  Kids and their adults can bring their sleeping bag, pillow, and friends. Popcorn will be served. More Info: http://www.springcreekcob.org/

3.  Limeville United Methodist Church in Gap Easter Egg Hunt tomorrow (Saturday, March 28) at 2 pm. There will be over 4300 eggs filled with candy. Everyone is welcome.  More Info: 717-442-4010

2. Grace Baptist Church of Lancaster will be holding their annual Easter Celebration and Egg Hunt tomorrow (Saturday, March 28) from 10am-noon.  Games, bounce house, crafts, an egg hunt and The Easter story will be shared. The entire family is welcome but the egg hunt is for infant through 6th grade.More Info: 717-394-6991

1.  New Life Church Easter Egg Hunt in Lancaster tomorrow (Saturday, March 28) with 40,000 candy filled eggs, prizes, food, games and grand prize bicycles!!! And it is all for FREE!!!!  Registration and entertainment will begin at 9am and the hunt will begin at 10am on Saturday, March 28. Kids will be hunting in separate marked off areas according to age from birth through 12 years old. More info and to pre-register: https://www.newlifelancaster.org/

FIVE FUN FREE FAMILY THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND!!! March 20, 21 and 22, 2015

5. Community Room on King in Lancaster is hosting Music Friday Coffeehouse & Open Mic Night tonight (Mar 20) featuring Marty and Aaron from The Stars are Spies. The night is free but a donation will be taken. More Info: Community Room Facebook

4. Singer – songwriter duo Meg and the Right Sound will be performing at Emmaus Road Cafe tomorrow (Saturday, March 21) at 7pm.  The cafe is located at 1886 Lincoln Highway East in Lancaster. More Info: 717-478-3672.
3. FREE Easter Explosion tomorrow (Saturday, March 21) from 9:30-11am at Harrisburg Christian Performing Arts Center, Eisenhower Blvd., Middletown.  The event is open to students age 2 through six grade and includes an egg scramble, crafts and games. Rain or shine. Bring a basket or bag to carry home your goodies.  More Info: 717 939-9333.

2.  Lebanon Valley College will host its sixth annual Community Easter Egg Hunt Sunday, (March 22) at 2pm. The event, to be held on practice fields just north of the main campus. Parking will be available near the Arnold Sports Center. More Info:  www.lvc.edu/spiritual-life

1.  NORTH MUSEUM in Lancaster will reopen tomorrow (March 21) 10am-5pm with Free Admission following renovations. Enjoy the new 41 foot SciDome Theater, hands-on nature gallery, and upgraded dinosaur exhibit. The Museum is located on College Ave in Lancaster. For More information: http://www.northmuseum.org/

FIVE FUN FREE FAMILY THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND!!! March 13, 14 & 15, 2015

5. Rizetta’s Tones an American Celtic World Band will be in Concert for a special St. Patrick’s Day Themed Program Sunday (March 15) 2pm at the Eicher Arts Center, Grater Community Park in Ephrata. More Info: Eicher Arts Center Facebook Page

4. No Longer Alone Ministries FunFestival tomorrow (Saturday, March 14)10am-1pm at Lancaster Brethren In Christ Church. This Way UP will perform at 11am. Face painting, bouncy house, festival type games, magician, Chick-Fil-A Cow, Fish Pond and More. More Info: www.nlam.org

3. The Promise Players will present Sarah Mae & Her Kinfolk Tonight, Tomorrow and Sunday (March 13-15) at Lampeter Church of the Brethren in Lancaster. Friday – 7:30pm, Saturday 2:30pm and 7:30pm and Sunday 2:30pm.  The concert is free but there is a suggested Donation amount to benefit Camp Andrews in Holtwood. More Info: promiseplayers.org

2. Moore’s Chapel’s Cabin Fever, tomorrow (Saturday, March 14) 11am to 2pm at Moore’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Elkton Maryland. Dozens of groups eager to show ways to “go outside and play” including crafts, activities and demonstrations from Freedom Hills Therapeutic Riding Center, Plumpton Park Zoo, Chesapeake Wooden Boat Builderns and More. More Info: Mooreschapel.org

1.  Lititz Area Mennonite School’s Winter Carnival OPEN HOUSE tomorrow (Saturday, March 14) 8:30am-12:30pm at the School on East Newport Road in Lititz.. Carnival games, face painting, crafts and Kids Cookie Break Broadcasting Live. More Info: Lams.info

FIVE FUN FREE FAMILY THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND!!! February 27, 28 and March 1, 2015

5. Lancaster County Youth Symphony String Orchestra Concert tomorrow (Saturday, Feb 28) 4pm at First Presbyterian Church, Orange Street in Lancaster. An offering will be taken. More Info: LCYSO.com

4. Fourth Friday at the River Towns, tonight (Feb 27) 5-9pm at the Susquehanna River Towns of Columbia, Marietta, and Wrightsville. Music, shops, and special events. Take a self-guided tour and view exhibits from local artists. More Info: LancasterPA.com

3. St. Peter’s Musical Arts Concert featuring Celtic-themed musical performances and the Hooley School of Dance – Sunday (March 1) 7pm at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church on Delp Road in Lancaster. More Info: stpeterslutheran-lanc.org

2.Maple Sugar Festival Sunday (March 1) from Noon-4pm at  Fort Hunter Centennial Barn in Harrisburg. Taste real maple syrup on ice cream, try tapping a tree, see maple syrup and candy making. Many children’s activities and maple products for sale. More Info: forthunter.org

1. Green Eggs and Ham breakfast for kids and Dr. Seuss’ birthday celebration at Grace United Methodist Church in Mechanicsburg tomorrow (Sat. Feb. 28) Breakfast 8:30-10am. Dr. Seuss story time and crafts next door at the Simpson Public Library, 10:15-11:30am. Event is free but registration is preferred. More Info: 717-766-3282

FIVE FUN FREE FAMILY THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND!!! February 20, 21 & 22, 2015

5. Piercing Word Presents I Peter on Sunday (Feb 22)  at 6pm at Hammer Creek Mennonite Church in Lititz. The performance features a cast of five actors dramatizing the entire book of I Peter in 18 minutes. More Info: www.piercingword.org

4. The Cofffee Station at Landis Valley tonight (Friday, Feb 20) 6:30-8:30pm , 2351 Oregon Pike Suite 102 at the Shoppes at Landis Valley, behind the CVS on Oregon Pike in Lancaster. Music by Stuart Young and Dalton Greiner. More Info: 717-553-5500
3. An informal bluegrass and gospel jam session & sing-along.
Sunday (February 22)  from 2-4pm at East Petersburg Mennonite Church.  Bring your instrument, your singing voice and your friends and make a joyful noise. More Info: (717) 892-6830.

2.Splashtacular at the Lititz Rec Center Sunday (February 22) from noon to 8pm. Free try-it classes, open gym, pools and fitness center open to the community.More Info: lititzrec.com

1. Join Naturalists for on-going, maple sugaring demonstrations at Pavilion 11 in Lancaster County Central Park – Sunday (Feb 22) 1-4pm See trees being tapped, sap boiled to syrup, and candy made from syrup.  More Info:  717-295-2055