Keep a Senior Safe and Warm program set

The Interfaith Service Coalition will hold its annual Keep a Senior Safe and Warm program Saturday at the Hancock Town Hall and Community Center, 126 W. High St.

Guest speakers offer sessions on winter health, winter driving safety, using wood stoves and space heaters and tips on energy savings. The workshop is free.


Attendees also receive information on fuel and energy assistance programs. 

All area seniors are invited. Refreshments will be offered at 8:30 a.m., and the program begins at 9 a.m. with a welcome and introductions by ISC Board President the Rev. Allan Weatherholt and Executive Director Debbie Cohill. 

Advance registration is required. To register, call 301-678-6605.

Variety show

The Hancock Arts Council will sponsor a variety show titled “There’s No Business Like Show Business” Friday, Nov. 16, at 7 p.m. at the Hancock Performing Arts Center in Town Hall. 

There is no cost for this showcase of local talent, but donations will be accepted. Prepare for surprise guests. Light refreshments will be served. 

If you have a talent to share, call Jeanne Ward at 717-294-3912 or send an email to baumward@hotmail.com. 

The deadline to sign up to perform is Nov. 10.

Veterans Day

Sunday is Veterans Day and Hancock United Methodist Church will again host a chicken dinner for Tri-State area veterans. 

The event begins at 2 p.m. with a program in the church sanctuary and continues with the free meal offered from 3 to 7 p.m. in the upper room fellowship hall.

Those planning to attend are asked to call the church at 301-678-6440. The hall and the church are handicapped-accessible. If you are a shut-in veteran and would like a meal delivered to your home, please let them know.

Sandwich sale

The Hancock High School Band Boosters will sponsor their November sandwich sale. Ham, turkey or roast beef sandwiches are available, and each sandwich costs $3. 

For $5, customers can order a complete bag lunch, including sandwich of your choice, chips and a bottle of water or soda. 

Orders are due Nov. 15 and the food will be delivered Nov. 19. Contact any member of the band to place an order.  

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