The Community Calendar is a weekly feature of the Community Courier.
Local clubs, civic organizations, nonprofit agencies, schools, etc., that would like to have events or meeting date information published, should contact the Community Courier in writing at least two weeks before the event. No items will be accepted over the phone. Send news releases to Engle Publishing Company, Community Courier, P.O. Box 500, Mount Joy, PA 17552. Calendar items can also be emailed to ffulton@engleonline.com.
Support Group
Kacie's Cause, Parkesburg Chapter, offers a support group for friends and family of addicted loved ones every Wednesday at the Schneider Parish Center, 2995 Cemetery Road, Parkesburg, in the outdoor gazebo. There is an indoor plan in case of inclement weather.
The group follows all CDC guidelines by wearing masks and practicing social distancing. For more information, visit http://www.facebook.com/KaciesCauseParkesburg.
Church Speaker
Pequea E.C. Church, 5482 Old Philadelphia Pike, Gap, will host guest speaker Adam Nagle, executive director of The Factory Ministries, on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 7:30 p.m. Nagle will speak about The Factory Ministries and how it serves the Pequea Valley community. The event will include a time of worship, prayer, a devotional message and Nagle's presentation.
The church continues to host a nonperishable food drive on Thursdays from 3:30 to 6 p.m. every week. The donations will benefit The Factory's food pantry.
For additional information, visit http://www.pequeaecchurch.com or contact pequeaevents@gmail.com.
Volunteers Needed
A tree planting at Wolf's Hollow Park, 1399 Schoff Road, Atglen, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers are needed to join stewardship coordinator Evan Martin and assistant parks and trails manager Andrew McMullen in planting trees to reforest an open field area along the forest edges.
Tools, gloves, trees and shrubs, as well as light snacks will be provided. Attendees must wear masks. Children under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information and to register, visit https://secure.rec1.com/PA/chester-county-pa/catalog and choose the "Habitat Restoration" link.
Book, Bake Sale
Parkesburg Library, 105 West St., Parkesburg, will hold a book and bake sale on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The rain date is Sunday, Oct. 4. Shoppers will be able to fill a bag of books for a suggested fee. For more details, call 610-857-5165 or visit http://www.parkesburglibrary.org.
Revival Meetings
Grace Community Church, 53 Hurley Road, Parkesburg, will hold revival meetings on Sunday, Oct. 4, at 10:40 a.m. and at 6 p.m. and on Monday, Oct. 5 through Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m. A free will offering will be received.
Gospel music and gospel preaching will be provided by evangelist Richard Reffeitt and southern Gospel singer Loretta Reffeitt from Reffeitt Ministries.
For more information, call 610-593-7123 or visit http://www.gracecommunitychurch-parkesburg.com.
Chicken Barbecue
Russellville Grange will hold a drive-through chicken barbecue on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 3 p.m. until sold out. The menu will include one-half of a chicken, barbecued potatoes, a choice of pickled cabbage or coleslaw, applesauce, dessert and a beverage.
Preorders are requested. Call or text 717-572-0010 to place an order. The grange is located at 245 Old Limestone Road, Oxford, along Route 896 just north of Route 10.
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