The Elizabethtown/Mount Joy Christian Women's Connection invites local women to attend a "Sounds of Freedom" brunch on Thursday, Sept. 5, at 9:30 a.m. at Gus's Keystone Family Restaurant, 1050 W. Main St., Mount Joy. The set price is inclusive.

Sharon Jones, a violinist from Harrisburg, will present special music. Jeanne Herr Cassidy, a Maytown resident who is also a Civil War re-enactor and a member of the Patriot Daughters of Lancaster, will talk about women in the Civil War.

Bobbi DeZarn from Erie will share "What's in a Word?" DeZarn will speak about a family tragedy and a directionless life.

Reservations and payment must be received by Friday, Aug. 30. For more information or to make a reservation, call Sandy at 717-367-1054.