Lancaster County community calendar: Nov. 18, 2024
: The Sierra Club-Lancaster Group invites the public to a free presentation on "Green Burial," at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, at the Stone Independent School, 480 New Holland Ave. The speaker will be longtime funeral director William P. Spence, of Simple Funerals, Inc., Manheim. His presentation will cover a variety of green burial options that are available to people who wish to have interments that have little to no impact on the environment. Refreshments will be available. For more details, email Jim Meenan, ; Jane Druce, .
: Grave Concern will host a public meeting and program at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, at the Mennonite Life (formerly Lancaster County Mennonite Historical Society), 2215 Millstream Road. Open to the public. Title: "Saving and preserving the cemetery of Thaddeus Stevens, a true Lancaster treasure," presented by Ross Hetrick, president and founder of the Thaddeus Stevens Society.
MOCKTAIL AND MEANING: Mocktail and Meaning session will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at Church of the Apostles UCC, 1850 Marietta Ave. Open to the public. Program, "The Value of Local Journalism with Brett Sholtis," an investigative reporter from LNP | LancasterOnline. Sholtis will share insights on the importance of journalism, including current pressing issues like election coverage. Enjoy a seasonal Winter Sangria mocktail, a refreshing blend of oranges, cranberries, and grapes, as we engage in this meaningful discussion. For more information or to register, visit apostleucc.org/mocktailsmeaning .
BOARD MEETING: Brethren Village's annual open board meeting for 2024 will be held at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at 3001 Lititz Pike in the Wolfe Auditorium on Brethren Village's campus.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The Salisbury Township Historical Society meeting will at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at the Salisbury Township Building, 5581 Old Philadelphia Pike, Gap. Subject is "Correction and Injustice of Black Soldiers Valor," by presenter Stephen J. Shaw.
STORY TIME: The Quarryville Library, 357 Buck Road, Quarryville, will celebrate history by hosting a story time at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 22. "A Long Time Ago Storytime" will feature music, movement and crafts for ages 2-6. Children ages 6-12 can stop by at 1:30 pm to play colonial games, make crafts and find out how kids had fun in days gone by. The final event of the day is an Author Faire from 4-6 p.m., showcasing local authors whose works include history and historical fiction. Registration is requested for all events. For more information or to register, visit quarryvillelibrary.org ; 717-786-1336.
