Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Marietta, PA, Calendar of Special Events

Marietta Calendar of Special Events Past Calendar Events - June - July - August M A R I E T T A D A Y 1998 M E M O R I A L D A Y 1998

SEPTEMBER 1997 - APRIL 1998

SEPTEMBER

* September 7, Sunday * * Back to Church Sunday * * Zion Lutheran Church * Social period 10 AM * Service 10:45 AM * * Holy Communion, Special awards, sunday school teachers installed * * 426-1884 *

* September 8, Monday * * Open House * * for parents of students * Donegal Middle School * 7 PM * * 426-4915 *

* September 8 * * Nursery School Opens * * for 3 & 4 year olds * classes meet 9 AM to 11 AM * * Zion Lutheran Church * 426-1884 *

* September 13, Saturday * * Chili Cook-Off * * Chickie Day Area (old Circle Creek Campground) * 12 - 6 PM * * $5.00 a carload * music, hay ride, food, children's games, arts & crafts, chili contest * 299-8215 *

* September 13, Saturday * * Apple Festival * * Chickie Day Area ( old Circle Creek Campground ) * 12 - 6 PM * * music, hay ride, food, children's games, arts & crafts * 299-8215 *

* September 14, Sunday * * Annual Picnic * * Zion Lutheran Church * at church pavilion * games for all ages * * public welcome * sign up chart for food * 426-1884 *

* September 20, Saturday * * Computer Show * * Donegal Middle School gym * 426-4886 *

* September 20, Saturday, 8 AM * * Rummage Sale * * St John Church * 653-9372 *

* September 27, Saturday, 10 AM * * Mission Auction * * Handmade items, arts & crafts, and food * * Congregational Bible Church * 426-1345 *

OCTOBER

* October 5, Sunday, 2-4 PM * * Marietta Restoration Associates Decoration Workshop * * Demonstration & bow making * Free to Marietta residents * * Community House * 426-1229 *

* October 15, Wednesday, 7 PM * * Jaycees Annual Halloween Parade * * Tracy Portner 426-1295 *

* October 16, Thursday, 7 PM * * Marietta Restoration Association * * Furniture Refinishing & Reproduction * * guest speaker - Michael Weaver * * Union Meeting House * no charge *

* October 18, Saturday, 10 AM - 4 PM * * Marietta Artist Studio Tour * * Tour several artist studios/homes * View art works in progress * * talk to artist * work available for purchase * $5 a person * * 426-1116 *

* October 18, Saturday, 9 AM * * Basement Sale * * English Presbyterian Church * * Doris Murphy 426-1690 *

* October 19, Sunday, 7 PM * * Sunday Night Song Fest * * Marietta Community Chapel * * public invited * 426-4584 *

* October 25, Saturday, 8 PM * * Campfire at Chickies Day Area * * Park Ranger will tell stories and history about area around campfire * * Bring family and marshmallows * no charge but must pre-register * * 295-3604

* October 31, Friday (tentative date) * * Marietta Lions Club Sub and Broom Sale * * Orders taken for subs @ $2.25 each and brooms * * Members will visit Marietta residents and deliver to your door * * 426-3870 *

NOVEMBER

* November 1, Saturday * * Bulk trash pick up * * White goods & tires only * * must purchase green ticket at borough office * 8:30 AM - 4 PM * * 426-4143 *

* November 1, Saturday, 10 AM * * Wildflower Walk In Final Beauty * * Walk and Workshop * meet at Chickies Day Youth Area * * park naturalist will identify and led walk to pick flowers to be made into an arrangement in your own container * * cost $2.00 * must pre-register * 299-8215 *

* November 8, Saturday * * Boy Scouts put bags * * in doors for food drive *

* November 15, Saturday * * Boy Scouts collect bags * * with can goods for food drive * * food to be delivered to Maytown Food Bank *

* November 27, Thursday, 12 NOON * * Home Alone For Thanksgiving Meal * * Boy Scouts serve FREE meal to anyone in need or alone * * Doors open at 10:30 AM * Marietta Community House * * George Kuhn & Bill Roberts * 426-2090 *

DECEMBER

* December 4, Thursday, 7 PM * * Middle School Holiday Instrumental Concert * * 426-4915 for more information *

* December 4 - 7, Thursday - Sunday, 7:30 PM - 9 PM * * Christmas Pageant * * Congregational Bible Church * * FREE * Admission tickets required * Open seats available after 7 PM * * 426-1345 for more information *

* December 6, Saturday, 6 PM - 9 PM * * Preview of Winter Craft Fair * * Wine & Cheese * Adults only * $2.00 * Waldorf School * * 426-4506 for more information *

* December 6, Saturday, 10 AM - 3 PM * * Christmas Arts & Craft Show * * refreshments, baked goods, entertainment, arts & crafts * * FREE admission * Donegal Middle School * * 426-4915 for more information *

* December 7, Sunday, 11 AM - 6 PM * * Waldorf School Winter Craft Fair * * Arts & Crafts, food, entertainment, children's activities * * 426-4506 for more information *

* December 7, Sunday, 11 AM - 7 PM * * Marietta Restoration Associates Candlelight Tour * * 8 houses, Victorian Santa, tickets $10 in advance, $12 at door * * Charlie Ritchey 426-3056 for more information *

* December 9, Tuesday, 7 PM * * Middle School Choral Holiday Concert * * Donegal Middle School * * 426-4915 for more information *

* December 11 - 12, Thursday - Friday, 6 PM - 8 PM * * Visit with Santa * * children under 12 FREE * held at the Fire Hall * 426-2561 *

* December 13, Saturday, 9 AM - 11 AM * * Breakfast with Santa * * children under 12 FREE * held at the Fire Hall * 426-2561 *

* December 12 - 13, Friday - Saturday, 6 PM - 8 PM * * Kids & Pets Visit with Santa * * Bring your children or pet to have their picture taken with Santa * * candy canes to kids * held at the Marietta Community House * * sponsored by the Marietta Area Business Association * * for information call 426-4350 * FREE *

* December 14, Sunday, 1 PM - 5 PM * * Holiday Bed & Breakfast Tour * * featuring 14 Inns in Lancaster County, two here in Marietta * * $10 donation to ARC of Lancaster County (agency services people with mental retardation and their families) * 394-5251 for more information *

* December 14, Sunday, 7 PM * * Marietta Community Chorus Christmas Cantata * * English Presbyterian Church * * 426-4962 for information *

* December 18, Thursday, 6:30 PM * * Marietta Restoration Associates * * Christmas Party * * all welcomed with covered dish * beverage and dishes provided * * Union Meeting House * 426-1229 for more information *

* December 18 - 19, Thursday - Friday, 6 PM - 8 PM * * Visit with Santa * * children under 12 FREE * held at the Fire Hall * 426-2561 *

* December 19 -20, Friday - Saturday, 12 PM - 1 PM * * Kids & Pets Visit with Santa * * Bring your children or pet to have their picture taken with Santa * * candy canes to kids * held at the Marietta Community House * * sponsored by the Marietta Area Business Association * * for information call 426-4350 * FREE *

* December 20, Saturday, 10 AM - 2 PM * * Visit with Santa * * children under 12 FREE * held at the Fire Hall * 426-2561 *

* December 21, Sunday, 9 AM and 10:30 AM * * Christmas Service * * Congregational Bible Church * * 426-1345 for more information *

* December 21, Sunday, 7 PM * * Christmas Program * * Marietta Community Chapel * * 426-4584 for more information *

* December 24, Wednesday, 7 PM * * Christmas Eve Service * * United Church of Christ (UCC) * * open to all * * 426-1822 for more information *

* December 24, Wednesday, 7:30 PM * * Christmas Eve Service * * Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church * * open to all * * 426-1884 for more information *

* December 24, Wednesday, 11 PM * * Christmas Eve service * * St Johns Episcopal Church * * open to all * * 653-9372 for more information *

* December 28, Sunday, 7 PM * * Sunday School Christmas Program * * United Church of Christ (UCC) * * open to all * * 426-1822 for more information *

January

* January 2,9,16,23 Fridays * * Social Dance Class * * Donegal School * * for information call Debbie Owens 426-1161 *

* January 10, Saturday * * Christmas Tree pick up * * trees must be put out by 5:30 AM morning of pick up * * 426-4143 for more information *

* January 24, Saturday, 10 AM - 12 PM * * Waldorf School Open House * * 426-4506 for more information *

* January 31, Saturday, 6:30 PM till Midnight + * * Monte Carlo Night * * Jaycees Center * * gambling, auction, food, dancing with a DJ * * open to all $15 a person * 426-1295 for more information *

FEBRUARY

* February 20, Friday, 7 PM * * Marietta Restoration Associates * * FREE Presentation on Post Cards * * Post card collector, Earl Carver will bring and share local cards of interest * open to public * Union Meeting House * * 426-1229 for more information *

* February 21, Saturday, 10 AM - 12 PM * * Waldorf School Open House * * 426-4506 for more information *

April

* April 9, Thursday * * Marietta Lions Club Sub Sale * * Orders taken for subs @ $2.25 each * * Members will visit Marietta residents and deliver to your door * * 426-3870 *

ONGOING EVENTS

* November 28 till December 24 * * Christmas Tree Sale * * Pioneer Fire Hall * * 426-2561 for information *

* January, Saturdays 9 AM - 12 PM * * Branch and Limb disposal * * 500 block of East Front Street *

* Weekends * * Saturdays 10 AM - 3 PM * * Sundays 1 PM - 3 PM * * Marietta Museum & Gift Shop * * Old Town Hall * * 426-1229 for more information *

* till December 18 * * Leaf pick up * * no pick-up Thanksgiving *

* Kids Sight Program - Marietta Lions Club * * FREE testing for pre-school kids * * Lucy Shumaker 426-3870 evenings for more information *

* Eye Glasses Program - Marietta Lions Club * * Glasses available for needy individuals * * Dick Smedley 426-3614 for more information *

This Calendar is Prepared for you by the

Marietta Area Business Association (MABA)

To insert information, contact Suzanne Satterfield at 426-1116

To join MABA, contact Bob Heiserman at 426-4350