American Heritage Girls Troop PA 3125 will hold its vendor and craft show fundraiser on Saturday, April 5.

The annual event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Kreider Building at the Solanco Fairgrounds, Park Avenue, Quarryville.

The troop raises money by selling spaces to vendors and will also receive a portion of the proceeds from a food truck that will be on-site.

Each vendor will provide an item that attendees can purchase a chance to win.

Troop coordinator Kaitlynn Yetzer said she expects between 40 and 50 vendors, which will be selling a variety of items. "If you need any spring or Easter items, you will have a lot of options," Yetzer said. "And you're supporting local businesses and a local group of girls who give back to the community and who are a great group of kids."

Volunteer Danielle Worrell is in charge of organizing the event, and she gets plenty of help from troop members.

The girls help with the planning and set up the layout of the vendors. "Certain vendors need certain things," said Yetzer. "Some may need electricity. We try to accommodate the older vendors. The girls are learning how to meet others' needs." Last year, troop members learned how small businesses operate, and this is an extension of that program.

Boys from the Trail Life USA group, the male equivalent of American Heritage Girls, assist with parking.

"This is our main fundraiser of the year and is put towards service projects, equipment, and special activities for the girls," said Yetzer.

Yetzer is one of the five members of the troop's leadership committee. "We're basically like a Christian scouting organization," she said. "The focus is bringing up girls with integrity. We do this through faith, service, and fun. Our main focus is to bring girls up to walk as Christians and provide service community. We also want them to have fun."

American Heritage Girls Troop PA 3125 participates in many community service projects throughout the year, including Operation Christmas Child and Wreaths Across America. Troop members package food boxes for Solanco Food Bank and Blessings of Hope in Lancaster. They also help out with baby supply drives that collect diapers and wipes, as well as book drives.

Troop 3125 currently has 22 members between the ages of 5 and 18, most of whom are from the Solanco and Oxford areas. The troop meets on Tuesdays between September and May from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Wesley Church, 1104 Kirkwood Pike, Quarryville.

For more information about the vendor and craft show and American Heritage Girls Troop PA 3125, email Yetzer at ahgwesley@gmail.com.