Union United Church of Christ, Neffs, will serve free pancakes, sausage, applesauce and fastnachts at 6 p.m. March 5.

This tradition of eating heavy food on Shrove Tuesday, before the start of Lent, will be hosted by the fellowship committee and served by the youth group.

On Ash Wednesday, March 6, all are welcome to stop by noon to 12:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for a time of prayer, communion and reception of ashes in the sanctuary.

Staff will distribute ashes 7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m. and 5-6 p.m. at drive-thru locations in the parking lot.

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St. John’s United Church of Christ, 1415 Rising Sun Road, Laurys Station, will have a special collection on Ash Wednesday to support Heifer International.

This organization assists during times of emergencies and provides education in sustainable farming.

Heifer International supplies animals to families which can continue providing food, such as cows for milk and chickens for eggs in an effort to alleviate hunger and poverty throughout the world.

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Union Lutheran’s Girls Night Out moves to Vivo Italian Kitchen, 4558 Crackersport Road, on Feb. 22.

Call the church at 610-767-6884 to join the group for food and conversation.

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Schnecksville Fire Company volunteers will cook a buffet-style, all-you-eat breakfast from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 24 in the newly furbished main hall.

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The Auxiliary of Northern Valley EMS, NOVA, is baking shoo-fly pies for its next fundraiser.

Call Julie at 610-262-7749 by March 4 for pickup on March 10 and 11.