Lancaster Mennonite School will host its annual Spring Celebration: Auction and BBQ fundraiser and community event on Saturday, April 27, at the school, located at 2176 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster. Funds from the event will help to make education at Lancaster Mennonite accessible to more students.

The event will include a chicken barbecue from noon to 6 p.m.; kids' activities from 1:30 to 3 p.m. and 4 to 5:30 p.m.; a bake sale, a plant sale, and a silent auction from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.; and a live auction and program at 3 p.m.

Preorders for barbecue meals are recommended at http://www.lancastermennonite.org, and preordering will close on Friday, April 12. Meals will be available on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the event. There is a discount for those who preorder, and half-chickens sold separately are available by preorder only.

There is a fee for kids' activity wristbands for children age 4 and up. Wristbands will provide repeat access to an inflatable obstacle course, face painting, balloon animals, and carnival games, along with prizes. There is no charge for children age 3 and under. Registration for kids' activities will be available in advance at the aforementioned website and on the day of the event.