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.
Those who have events that are canceled may submit the information to townlively.com/submit-cancellation. Readers may access the cancellation information by visiting townlively.com/cancellations.
Blood Donors Needed
The American Red Cross is asking healthy people to consider donating blood after a number of blood drives have been canceled due to concerns about the coronavirus.
The Red Cross is facing a severe shortage and is asking people to make an appointment to donate blood by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting http://www.RedCrossBlood.org or calling 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767).
Nature Preserve Open
The Sadsbury Woods Preserve, 443 Old Wilmington Road (between Northwood Drive and Skiles Road), Coatesville, is open for passive outdoor recreation. However, all buildings and restrooms across Natural Lands' properties are closed to the public until further notice.
For complete details, visit http://www.natlands.org/information-on-covid-19-and-natural-lands-response.
Online Service
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 107 S. 17th Ave., Coatesville, has suspended all its activities. However, everyone is welcome to view the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at http://www.facebook.com/luthgoodshep. It is not necessary to have a Facebook account to participate in the online service. Complete instructions are available at http://www.luthgoodshep.org.
Online Services
Our Lady of Consolation Church in Parkesburg will continue to live-stream daily Masses from church on weekdays at 8:30 a.m. To view the daily Mass, search for "Our Lady of Consolation Church" on Facebook. Sunday Mass will be pre-recorded and can be found on the church's YouTube Channel.
For more information, video updates from pastor John O'Neill, devotions and other faith enriching resources on the YouTube channel and on Facebook, visit http://www.olcchurch.org
Meeting Rescheduled
The Sadsbury Township Historical Society decided to cancel its meeting on April 6. The scheduled April speaker has been rescheduled to February 2021.
The group's next scheduled meeting will be on Monday, May 4, and the speaker will be Chuck Chalfant. His topic will be "Chalfant Manufacturing Company, Atglen, PA." The decision about whether or not to cancel the May meeting will be made in mid-April.
Bingo Rescheduled
The Coatesville Kid Raiders' designer handbag scheduled for Sunday, April 5, at the Wagontown Fire Hall, located at 412 W. Kings Highway, Coatesville, has been rescheduled for Sunday, May 24. Doors will open at noon, and bingo games will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. Those who purchase a ticket will receive a program, an 18-game bingo card booklet and a ticket to win a prize.
To purchase tickets or reserve tables, visit https://events.ticketprinting.com and search for "CKR Designer Bag Bingo" or contact Anika at 610-213-8834. Those who are age 16 and over must be accompanied by an adult.
5K Rescheduled
HIGH 5 Soccer, a free program for youths with special needs offered by the Glenmoore Eagle Youth Association (GEYA), has rescheduled its "HIGH 5K for Connor," from Sunday, April 19, to Sunday, June 21. The event, featuring a 5K and fun run, will be held at Fellowship Field No. 1, located at 241 Fellowship Road, Chester Springs.
The purpose of the event is to raise funds for Connor Dobbyn, 11, who has been diagnosed with Sanfilippo syndrome Type C, also known as childhood Alzheimer's. To register for the race or to donate, visit http://www.racemenu.com/connor.
Bag Bingo Rescheduled
Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue's first designer bag bingo set for Sunday, March 29, at Wagontown Fire Company, 412 W. Kings Highway, Wagontown, has been rescheduled for Sunday, July 12. Those who purchased their ticket for March 29 will be able to use the same digital ticket they received in their email.
Doors will open at noon. Featured will be Coach, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Tory Burch and Dooney & Bourke bags.
Food will be available for purchase, which will support the firehouse. For tickets or more information, visit http://www.luckydawganimalrescue.com.
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