By 1957, the only women's groups in the borough of Millersville were affiliated with churches. Four local women felt the need for a civic organization that would be open to all women of Millersville and surrounding areas. As a result, the four women established the Millersville Woman's Club, which became a member of the General Federation of Woman's Clubs in 1958.

According to treasurer Linda Davis, the club's most important activities are civic and philanthropic projects. In past years, the club has supported the Millersville Borough Community Park by buying equipment, donating funds, and planting flowers and memorial trees. The club helped the Millersville Lions Club establish the community swimming pool and provided equipment for the Millersville Fire Company. For many years, the club has organized picnics and Halloween and Christmas parties for the children of the former Mennonite Children's Home.

The club's current projects include contributions to local Girl Scout troops, Blue Rock Fire Rescue, Millersville Area Historical Society, St. Paul Senior Citizen projects, Mennonite Central Committee, and Loft Community Partnership. Davis noted that the club focuses on education every year by funding scholarships and achievement awards for Penn Manor High School (PMHS) seniors, sponsoring a PMHS sophomore to attend the HOBY Leadership Seminar, and purchasing books for elementary school students.

To continue its mission, the Millersville Woman's Club will host an indoor garage sale at Millersville Community Church, 163 W. Frederick St., Millersville, on Saturday, April 9. Setup will begin at 7 a.m., and doors will be open to the public from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Arianna Allen, a Junior Girl Scout from Conestoga River Girl Scouts, will sell Girl Scout Cookies, and the Millersville Woman's Club members will sell hot dogs, drinks, and baked goods. Proceeds from the event will fund scholarships and cash awards for Penn Manor High School seniors as well as other local community projects.

"We are looking forward to a great turnout, a chance to meet new people, and to give our local residents a chance to together, sell their stuff, and for residents to learn more about the club and what we do in the community," commented Davis.

The club welcomes new members. For more information, contact Louise Brown at 717-917-6677. To learn more about the club, search for "Millersville Woman's Club" on Facebook.