Crossroads Community Homeschool will host its fourth annual fundraising banquet on Thursday, March 13, at Springside Barn, 1294 Weaverland Road, East Earl. The event will feature dinner, entertainment, and fundraising to support the school's mission of providing hands-on, Christ-centered education.

Doors will open at 5 p.m., with a silent auction running from 5 to 6:55 p.m. Dinner, catered by Yoder's Catering, will be served at 6 p.m., followed by entertainment at 7 p.m. This year's event will feature Jacob the Amish Comedian from "Don't Tell the Bishop." Jacob is a social media personality with thousands of followers known for his humorous take on Amish culture and daily life.

Tickets include dinner, entertainment, and access to the silent auction. Seating is limited, and reservations are required. All proceeds will benefit Crossroads Community Homeschool, supporting educational programs and student learning experiences.

Businesses and individuals are invited to contribute items or services for the silent auction. Sponsorships are also available. To purchase tickets or to donate or become a sponsor, contact Mandi Sensenig at PTO@crossroadshomeschool.org or 717-392-9711. Donations and sponsorship commitments must be confirmed by Thursday, Feb. 27.

Crossroads Community Homeschool, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2021, serves nearly 60 students from Lancaster and Berks counties through a hybrid homeschool model that blends academic instruction with hands-on, real-life learning experiences. Students participate in activities such as gardening, sewing, baking, self-defense, and archery, fostering responsibility, collaboration, and practical skills.

The school currently serves kindergarten through eighth-grade students and is preparing to expand in the 2025-26 academic year to include prekindergarten and the relaunch of high school classes.