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Fest & 5K
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on May 12th-13th as we celebrate Friendship Community’s 30th Annual FEST & 5K. We are kicking off the festivities on Friday, May 12th where we will be hosting our 43rd Annual Talent Night. This free event is open to any and all who are interested in coming out and supporting our Individuals and the talents they have. Then, on Saturday May 13th join us for a day of exercise and entertainment as we continue the fun at our FEST & 5K. Events will happen at our Main Office located at 1149 E. Oregon Road. All proceeds benefit Adults with Intellectual Disability and Autism.
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Friendship Community's Annual Talent Night is back!
This year’s Talent Night will be held on Friday May 12, at Neffsville Mennonite Church, as a part of the annual Friendship Community's FEST & 5k celebration on May 13. This is a free event and is open to the public to attend and enjoy the talents of Friendship Community Individuals! There will also be a table dedicated to the Friendship Heart Gallery & Studio filled with beautiful creations made by the Heart Artists for sale.
A long-standing tradition within Friendship Community is its annual Talent Night. This annual event has a reputation for being a night of entertainment, encouragement and celebration. Individuals supported by Friendship Community are blessed to be able to share their talents and those who attend are blessed by offering their support! Each program offers talents including instrumentalists, dances, readings, comedy routines and many more wonderful presentations.
Please reach out to Milt Stoltzfus at mstoltzfus@friendshipcommunity.net or (717) 656-2466 with any questions or for more information.
Thank you for supporting Individuals with Intellectual Disability and Autism through residential and day services!
Friendship Community's 5k Run, Walk & Wheel for Capabilities
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Thank you for supporting Individuals with Intellectual Disability and Autism through residential and day services!
Join us for our scenic 5k course suitable for runners, walkers, and wheelers of all ages. Gather your family, friends, co-workers and more and run for a great cause! Check-in/day of registration begins at 7am at the 2nd building at the large garage bay near Start/Finish line with the 5k starting at 8am.
The scenic 5k course will start on Friendship Community's main campus at 1149 E. Oregon Road, Lititz. It will loop through Landis Homes property and finish back at the starting line. The route is off busy public roads - approximately 100 yards of the course is gravel with the remaining route being paved. CLICK HERE to view the entire course map. We also offer an alternate optional 1-mile paved course for walkers/wheelers. Immediately following the 5k, there will be an awards presentation and a free kids fun run (0.22mi) - new this year!!
Registration is open with an early-bird price of $30 per registrant until April 14th. All entries received before April 14th will be guaranteed a free 5k t-shirt. Pricing then increases from April 15th through May 12th and is $35 per registrant with day-of registration on May 13th being $40. Registrations received April 15th through May 13th will be given a 5k t-shirt while supplies last so register early! We are offering Family or Group Discount prices this year!!
Virtual Participation is available again this year! With the same price structure as In-Person Race above, add $5 if you want t-shirt mailed. Virtual run on your own includes goodie bag and t-shirt (t-shirt availability according to registration dates listen above).
We are again offering pre-race Packet Pickup. Visit Friendship Community's Main Office, 1149 E. Oregon Road, Lititz, to pick up your race bib and "goodie bag" ahead of time during the dates listed below to lessen the crowding at registration on Saturday! This pick-up is available for virtual participants who didn't request items to be mailed, and as an optional convenience to also help with crowding on Saturday morning.
Pre-race packet pick-up dates/times:
- 5/10/23 Wed. 8:00am-4:30pm
- 5/11/23 Thu. 8:00am-4:30pm
- 5/12/23 Fri. 8:00am-6:00pm
Packets for virtual participants who registered before May 9th and opted for their packet to be mailed, will go out in the mail on or before Wednesday May 10th. Packets for virtual participants who registered after May 9th and opted for their packet to be mailed will go into the mail at earliest opportunity.
We have Peer-to-Peer fundraising available again this year! CLICK HERE to set up your online profile and help make a difference in the lives of over 130 Adults with Intellectual Disability and Autism!
We will have Cash prizes for the top three overall finishers $75, $50, $25 (Male and Female). Medals will be awarded to top three Male & Females in the following age groups : 14 & Under 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+. Awards are only for in-person participants.
Race Results will be posted at friendshipcommunity.net/5k
For more 5k information, please contact Phil Horning at VolunteerCoordinator@friendshipcommunity.net or (717) 656-2466 Ext. 1165.
2022-05-07 Race Results, Volunteer, Photos
Immediately following the 5K at 11am will be food trucks, plant tent and art tent, kids activities and donate-what-you-want bingo so please stay around for more fun!
Friendship Community's FEST
Join us for a day of entertainment as we continue the fun at our FEST. Events will happen at our Main Office, located at 1149 E. Oregon Road, starting at 11am with plant sales, Friendship Heart Gallery & Studio Art sales, food trucks, various kids’ activities and Bingo - see list below for more details. All proceeds benefit Adults with Intellectual Disability and Autism.
Food trucks include: (A portion of food truck sales will be donated to Friendship Community)
Kids activities include: (All kids activities are free but donations are welcome and greatly appreciated)
- Face painting
- Fishbowl toss for a FREE betta fish coupon from That Fish Place - That Pet Place (because our betta fish friends must live alone, each child may only win 1 coupon)
- Magic show
- Corn table
- Candy scramble
- Coloring pages
- Ring toss
- Paper flower craft
- Box sign coloring (suggested donation: $3 for small, $5 for big)
Bingo details: (Bingo will be played by donation)
It is drop-in style so stay and play as long as you like! We do ask that all winners limit to only calling bingo one time to be sure we have enough prizes for multiple winners throughout the day. There will be various prizes available which include assorted gift baskets and gift certificates.
Raffles: (1 ticket/$1 | 6 tickets/$5 | 30 tickets/$20 | 100 tickets/$50)
Raffle tickets will be available for purchase near the Friendship Community main office building. The winning tickets will be pulled at the closing of FEST - the winners do not need to be present to win as contact information will be on the back of the tickets. All prizes will be available for pickup up at Friendship Community's main office. Cash and card will be accepted. Current raffle prices include:
- Cornhole set that is handmade by the Friendship Community Maintenance Team and hand painted by both the E. Oregon Studio and the Lancaster City Studio. Cornhole set is valued at $400.
- Four (4) high-top chairs handmade by Friendship Community's Volunteer Coordinator, Phil Horning. Valued at $400.
- Three (3) separate handmade quilts.
Cornhole Set High-top Chairs
Please reach out to Calista White at cwhite@friendshipcommunity.net or (717) 656-2466 with any questions or for more information.
Friendship Community is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supporting Individuals with Intellectual Disability and Autism since 1972. With a thriving arts day program, a home-based service program, and 24 residential homes within Lancaster and Lebanon counties, Friendship Community continues its vital work every day to Impact the World with Capabilities.
Thank you Sponsors!
Details
- Date: May 13, 2023
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Time:
7:00 am - 1:00 pm
Organizer
- Calista White
- Phone (717) 656-2466 Ext. 1155
- Email cwhite@friendshipcommunity.net
- View Organizer Website
Venue
- Friendship Community
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1149 E. Oregon Road
Lititz, PA 17543 + Google Map - Phone (717) 656-2466
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