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.
Free Movie
Impact Church, formerly Church of the Open Bible, 101 E. First Ave., Parkesburg, will present a Movie on the Lawn on Saturday, Sept. 5. The lawn will open for seating at 7:45 p.m., and the movie will start at 8:10 p.m. Participants should bring their own lawn chairs or blankets for seating. There will be free snacks and plenty of space on the lawn to socially distance.
Snacks and activity bags will be provided for children. The bags will be packed by gloved and masked volunteers. Attendees may also bring their own snacks and beverages.
Restrooms will be available. For more information, visit http://www.facebook.com/impactchurchparkesburg or http://www.impactpa.church.
Chicken Barbecue
Chester-Delaware Pomona Grange #3 will have a drive-through chicken barbecue on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 11 a.m. until sold out. Supplies will be limited.
The event will be held at Russellville Grange Hall, 245 Old Limestone Road. The menu will include a barbecued leg quarter, cubed barbecue red potatoes, applesauce, a roll and butter, dessert and bottle of water. For details, contact terrymurray46@yahoo.com.
Vendors Needed
Atglen Community Day is accepting crafter, artist and vendor applications for this year's event, which will take place on Saturday, Sept. 19. Vendors may contact Maureen at Maureen.k.fox@gmail.com or 484-467-1430. The event will include entertainment, food, live music and a car show.
Church Reopening
Church of the Open Bible in Parkesburg, which is now known as Impact Church, will hold a grand reopening celebration on Sunday, Sept. 20 with a 10 a.m. service. There will also be time to meet the new pastor, Mike Bailey.
The church is located at 101 E. First Ave., Parkesburg. For more details, call 610-857-3887 or visit http://www.facebook.com/impactchurchparkesburg or the church's new website, http://www.impactpa.church.
Food Cupboard Open
New hours went into effect at the Octorara Area Food Cupboard on Aug. 1. New hours are Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m., and Wednesdays, noon to 3 p.m. and 3:45 to 6 p.m.
Food will be served through the facility's side door only through January 2021. The food cupboard is located at 714 W. Main St., Parkesburg. For more information, call 610-857-4000 or visit http://www.facebook.com/OctoraraAreaFoodCupboard or http://www.octfood.com.
Kindergarten Program
Our Lady of Consolation (OLC) Early Learning Center in Parkesburg is offering a kindergarten enrichment program for children who are enrolled in kindergarten but will be attending school virtually. For more information, contact Janice Dagney at 610-857-0511 or jdagney@olcchurch.org.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous groups are meeting both in-person and virtually. More information about times, dates and locations can be found at http://www.aasepia.org or by calling 215-923-7900.
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