The Conestoga Volunteer Fire Company (CVFC) will hold its spring dance Saturday, March 7, from 6 to 11 p.m. at Millersville VFW Post 7294, 219 Walnut Hill Road, Millersville.

The admission fee will include a buffet dinner and beverages. Appel Valley Butcher will provide pork barbecue and brisket. Simply From Scratch will serve sides such as macaroni and cheese, baked beans, and coleslaw.

The band Ghost Light Radio Show will perform. "They will play all types of music," event planner Missi Frankford said. "They play everything, all kinds of good stuff. They're really good." DJ Peggy will play music in between the band's sets.

There will also be door prizes, and visitors can purchase chances to win other gifts.

Proceeds will benefit CVFC and help pay operating expenses. The fire company volunteers make sure the event runs smoothly.

"CVFC has five major fundraisers per year, and those five fundraisers account for roughly one-third of our annual operating budget," fire company president Troy Bresch said. "By supporting these fundraisers, people are able to receive a meal, a chance to win something, or an evening or day of entertainment all while still supporting the fire department."

"It's a lot of hard work, and a lot of people help out," Frankford said. The dance draws a slew of repeat customers. "Everybody looks forward to it," said Frankford. "We get a lot of the same people."

Newcomers are also welcome. "The VFW holds 275 people, and we would like to sell out," Frankford said. "It's just a good night out, a chance to brush off the winter blues and eat and dance and drink."

Anyone who wishes to purchase tickets in advance can call or email Frankford at 717-629-1990. Tickets will also be available at the door if the event is not sold out.