This year’s Talent Night will be held on Friday May 10\, at Neffsville Mennonite Church\, as a part of the annual Friendship Community's FEST & 5K • 10K celebration on May 11. 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 Friendship Community!
\nNeffsville Mennonite Church | 2371 Lititz Pike\, Lancaster\, PA 17601
\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n 5K • 10K Run\, Walk & Wheel for Capabilities - Saturday\, May 11th\, 7am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nThank you for supporting Individuals with Intellectual Disability and Autism through residential and day services!
\nJoin us for our scenic 5K • 10K 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 • 10K starting at 8am.
\nThe beautiful 5K • 10K 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. The 10K participants will do the 5K course twice. 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!!
\nRegistration is open with an early-bird price of $40 per registrant for the 5K and $50 for the 10K until April 30th. Pricing then increases from May 1st through May 10th and is $45 per registrant for the 5K and $55 for the 10K with day-of registration on May 11th being $50 for the 5K and $60 for the 10K. Registrations received by April 12th will be guaranteed a free 5K • 10K t-shirt. Registrations from April 13th through May 11th will be given a 5K • 10K t-shirt while supplies last so register early! We are offering Family or Group Discount prices this year!!
\nVirtual Participation is available again this year! With the same price structure as In-Person Race above\, add $5 if you want a t-shirt mailed. Virtual run on your own includes goodie bag and t-shirt (t-shirt availability according to registration dates listen above).
\nWe 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.
\nPre-race packet pick-up dates/times:
\nPackets for virtual participants who registered before May 8th and opted for their packet to be mailed\, will go out in the mail on or before Wednesday May 8th. Packets for virtual participants who registered after May 8th and opted for their packet to be mailed will go into the mail at earliest opportunity.
\nWe 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!
\nShop the *New* STORE for event items and further support Individuals with Intellectual Disability and Autism though Friendship Community.
\nWe will have Cash prizes for the top three overall finishers for both the 5K and 10K: $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 and will be given for both the 5K and 10K.
\nRace Results will be posted at friendshipcommunity.net/5k
\nFor more 5K • 10K information\, please contact Phil Horning at VolunteerCoordinator@friendshipcommunity.net or (717) 656-2466 Ext. 1165
\nImmediately following the 5K • 10K starting at 9am there will be food trucks\, plant tent and art tent\, family activities and donate-what-you-want bingo so please stay around for more fun! Please visit the FEST drop down to see all of the exciting activities happening throughout the day.
\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n FEST - Saturday\, May 11th\, 7am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nJoin 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 7am with our Fest & 5K • 10K and pancake breakfast. We are excited to be bringing back the pancake breakfast from 7am to 10am! For just $6 ($3 for 5K • 10K participants)\, enjoy 2 delicious pancakes\, 2 sausage links\, whipped butter\, syrup and orange juice courtesy of Oregon Dairy. Beginning at 8am\, peruse the plant sales tent\, Friendship Heart Gallery & Studio Art sales\, and various family activities. Bingo and food trucks will start at 9am. See list below for more details. All proceeds benefit Adults with Intellectual Disability and Autism.
\nFood trucks from 9am to 2pm include: (A portion of food truck sales will be donated to Friendship Community)
\nFamily activities from 8am to 1pm include: (All family activities are free but donations are welcome and greatly appreciated)
\nBingo from 9am to 1pm details: (Bingo will be played by donation)
\nIt is drop-in style so stay and play as long as you like! There will be various prizes available which include assorted gift baskets and gift certificates.
\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Race Results \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Race Sign Up \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Volunteer \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Brochure/Event Flyer \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Donate \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nPlease reach out to Calista White at cwhite@friendshipcommunity.net or (717) 656-2466 with any questions or for more information.\nFriendship 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nThank you Sponsors! URL:https://www.friendshipcommunity.net/event/fest-5k-10k/ LOCATION:Friendship Community\, 1149 E. Oregon Road\, Lititz\, PA\, 17543 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendshipcommunity.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2024-FEST-Facebook-Cover.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Calista White":MAILTO:cwhite@friendshipcommunity.net GEO:40.1124499;-76.2594894 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Friendship Community 1149 E. Oregon Road Lititz PA 17543;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1149 E. Oregon Road:geo:-76.2594894,40.1124499 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T163000 DTSTAMP:20260516T134751 CREATED:20240521T120952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T121029Z UID:10000903-1711699200-1711729800@www.friendshipcommunity.net SUMMARY:All Offices Closed – Good Friday Observance DESCRIPTION:Please note that\, in observance of Good Friday\, all Friendship Community Offices are closed today and will resume with normal business hours on Monday\, April 1\, at 8am. Thank you! URL:https://www.friendshipcommunity.net/event/good-friday-2024/ LOCATION:Friendship Community\, 1149 E. Oregon Road\, Lititz\, PA\, 17543 GEO:40.1124499;-76.2594894 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Friendship Community 1149 E. Oregon Road Lititz PA 17543;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1149 E. Oregon Road:geo:-76.2594894,40.1124499 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240101T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240101T163000 DTSTAMP:20260516T134751 CREATED:20230104T175022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T175022Z UID:10000036-1704096000-1704126600@www.friendshipcommunity.net SUMMARY:All Offices Closed – New Year’s Observance DESCRIPTION:Please note that\, in observance of the New Year’s holiday\, all Friendship Community Offices are closed today and will resume with normal business hours on Tuesday\, January 2\, at 8am. Thank you! URL:https://www.friendshipcommunity.net/event/all-offices-closed-new-years-observance-2/ LOCATION:1149 E. Oregon Road\, Lititz\, PA\, 17543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231225T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231225T163000 DTSTAMP:20260516T134751 CREATED:20230104T174945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T174945Z UID:10000031-1703491200-1703521800@www.friendshipcommunity.net SUMMARY:All Offices Closed – Christmas Observance DESCRIPTION:Please note that\, in observance of Christmas\, all Friendship Community Offices are closed today and will resume with normal business hours on Tuesday\, December 26\, at 8am. Thank you! URL:https://www.friendshipcommunity.net/event/all-offices-closed-christmas-observance/ LOCATION:Friendship Community\, 1149 E. Oregon Road\, Lititz\, PA\, 17543 GEO:40.1124499;-76.2594894 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Friendship Community 1149 E. Oregon Road Lititz PA 17543;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1149 E. Oregon Road:geo:-76.2594894,40.1124499 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231123T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231123T163000 DTSTAMP:20260516T134751 CREATED:20230104T172214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T114909Z UID:10000013-1700726400-1700757000@www.friendshipcommunity.net SUMMARY:All Offices Closed – Thanksgiving Observance DESCRIPTION:Please note that\, in observance of Thanksgiving\, all Friendship Community Offices are closed today and will resume with normal business hours on Friday\, November 24\, at 8am. Thank you! URL:https://www.friendshipcommunity.net/event/all-offices-closed-thanksgiving-observance/ LOCATION:Friendship Community\, 1149 E. Oregon Road\, Lititz\, PA\, 17543 GEO:40.1124499;-76.2594894 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Friendship Community 1149 E. Oregon Road Lititz PA 17543;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1149 E. Oregon Road:geo:-76.2594894,40.1124499 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230904T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230904T163000 DTSTAMP:20260516T134751 CREATED:20230104T171900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T114351Z UID:10000011-1693814400-1693845000@www.friendshipcommunity.net SUMMARY:All Offices Closed – Labor Day Observance DESCRIPTION:Please note that\, in observance of Labor Day\, all Friendship Community Offices are closed today and will resume with normal business hours on Tuesday\, September 5\, at 8am. Thank you! URL:https://www.friendshipcommunity.net/event/all-offices-closed-labor-day-observance/ LOCATION:Friendship Community\, 1149 E. Oregon Road\, Lititz\, PA\, 17543 GEO:40.1124499;-76.2594894 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Friendship Community 1149 E. Oregon Road Lititz PA 17543;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1149 E. Oregon Road:geo:-76.2594894,40.1124499 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230704T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230704T163000 DTSTAMP:20260516T134751 CREATED:20230104T171742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T171742Z UID:10000010-1688457600-1688488200@www.friendshipcommunity.net SUMMARY:All Offices Closed – July 4th Observance DESCRIPTION:Please note that\, in observance of July 4th\, all Friendship Community Offices are closed today and will resume with normal business hours on Wednesday\, July 5\, at 8am. Thank you! URL:https://www.friendshipcommunity.net/event/all-offices-closed-july-4th-observance/ LOCATION:Friendship Community\, 1149 E. Oregon Road\, Lititz\, PA\, 17543 GEO:40.1124499;-76.2594894 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Friendship Community 1149 E. Oregon Road Lititz PA 17543;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1149 E. Oregon Road:geo:-76.2594894,40.1124499 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230529T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230529T163000 DTSTAMP:20260516T134751 CREATED:20230104T171529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T112845Z UID:10000009-1685347200-1685377800@www.friendshipcommunity.net SUMMARY:All Offices Closed – Memorial Day Observance DESCRIPTION:Please note that\, in observance of Memorial Day\, all Friendship Community Offices are closed today and will resume with normal business hours on Tuesday\, May 30\, at 8am. Thank you! URL:https://www.friendshipcommunity.net/event/memorial-day-2023/ LOCATION:Friendship Community\, 1149 E. Oregon Road\, Lititz\, PA\, 17543 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.friendshipcommunity.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Memorial-Day-Banner.png GEO:40.1124499;-76.2594894 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Friendship Community 1149 E. Oregon Road Lititz PA 17543;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1149 E. Oregon Road:geo:-76.2594894,40.1124499 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T130000 DTSTAMP:20260516T134751 CREATED:20230104T163903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230904T184414Z UID:10000003-1683961200-1683982800@www.friendshipcommunity.net SUMMARY:Fest & 5K DESCRIPTION:2024 Fest & 5K • 10K Info \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Donate \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nJoin us…\non 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. \nClick the + below for more information on each event!\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Talent Night - Friday\, May 12th\, 7pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nThis 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.
\nA 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.
\nPlease reach out to Milt Stoltzfus at mstoltzfus@friendshipcommunity.net or (717) 656-2466 with any questions or for more information.
\nThank you for supporting Individuals with Intellectual Disability and Autism through residential and day services!
\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n 5k Run\, Walk & Wheel for Capabilities - Saturday\, May 13th\, 8am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nThank you for supporting Individuals with Intellectual Disability and Autism through residential and day services!
\nJoin 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.
\nThe 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!!
\nRegistration 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!!
\nVirtual 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).
\nWe 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.
\nPre-race packet pick-up dates/times:
\nPackets 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.
\nWe 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!
\nWe 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.
\nRace Results will be posted at friendshipcommunity.net/5k
\nFor more 5k information\, please contact Phil Horning at VolunteerCoordinator@friendshipcommunity.net or (717) 656-2466 Ext. 1165.
\n2022-05-07 Race Results\, Volunteer\, Photos
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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!
\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n FEST - Saturday\, May 13th\, 10am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nJoin 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.
\nFood trucks include: (A portion of food truck sales will be donated to Friendship Community)
\n\nKids activities include: (All kids activities are free but donations are welcome and greatly appreciated)
\nBingo details: (Bingo will be played by donation)
\nIt 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.
\nRaffles: (1 ticket/$1 | 6 tickets/$5 | 30 tickets/$20 | 100 tickets/$50)
\nRaffle 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:
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Cornhole Set High-top Chairs
\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n 5K\, 1 Mile and Kids Fun Run Registration \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Sponsor this Event \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Volunteer \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nPlease reach out to Calista White at cwhite@friendshipcommunity.net or (717) 656-2466 with any questions or for more information.\nFriendship 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nThank you Sponsors!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blue Ridge \n \n \n
