The Manheim Township Recreation and Park Planning Department will host its 44th annual holiday open house at Stauffer Mansion, 1241 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, on Sunday, Dec. 3, from 1 to 3 p.m. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. The event will also serve as an unveiling for the newly renovated Stauffer Park Plaza.

Performing groups will include Danse-Sations Youth Program, which will be showcased at 1:10 p.m.; Illusions by Vick at 1:45 p.m.; and Manheim Township High School Troubadours Choral Ensemble at 2:35 p.m. Arts and crafts will be available from 1 to 2:45 p.m., and Santa Claus will be in attendance from 1:15 to 2:45 p.m. Refreshments will be provided.

Manheim Township Recreation and Park Planning Department encourages community members to donate to the Manheim Township School District's gift drive to assist local families this holiday season. To donate, visit https://bit.ly/2023-Holiday-Gift-Donations.