Check out a variety of vehicles, enjoy some food and socialize with neighbors when the Manheim Sertoma Club hosts its second annual Classic Car Show. The event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 14, at Elstonville Sportsmen's Association, 3133 Pinch Road, Manheim. Registration will begin at 8 a.m., and the show will kick off at 10 a.m., running until 3 p.m.

"We welcome car owners of any type of car, classic, street rod, truck and motorcycle, including spectators to attend this special event, which is supporting three nonprofit organizations: the Manheim Community Life Group, Mt. Hope Nazarene Retirement Community and Manheim Ministerial Assistance Fund," said Wendy Wood, second vice president of the Sertoma Club. "Given Manheim Sertoma's mission, 'Service to Mankind,' our organization recognizes each of these nonprofits who provide opportunities for members of our community and give hope to people in need."

Allison Entertainment will provide music during the show. The Manheim Sertoma Club will sell cheeseburgers, hot dogs and french fries. Members of the club are also currently selling chicken barbecue dinner tickets for lunch at the show. Barbecue tickets must be purchased by Sunday, Sept. 1, and the dinners will be available for pickup the day of the event between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Kona Ice will be on-site from noon to 3 p.m. Kona, a national organization that supports communities all over the country, will give back 20% of its sales to the Sertoma Club. 

"Our club will have goodie bags for car owners of the first 200 preregistered cars and give away multiple door prizes every half hour throughout the event," Wood shared. "We have more than 30 awards, which include two handmade awards by Shop51 and one handmade glass award by Stiegel Glassworks." More than $2,000 in restaurant gift cards will be awarded, as well as other items such as a handmade glass bowl by Stiegel Glassworks.

Each of the beneficiary organizations will have representatives on-site at the car show. Home on Ferdinand, part of the Manheim Community Life Group, is a local nonprofit organization dedicated to providing transitional housing and essential resources for women and children facing homelessness. "Through comprehensive support services, Home on Ferdinand empowers residents to break the cycle of homelessness by addressing root causes," said Regan Learn, house and community connections coordinator. "The impact on our community is profound, as (Home on Ferdinand) not only helps individuals regain their independence, but also fosters a sense of belonging and resilience."

Mt. Hope Nazarene Retirement Community, a 50-bed nonprofit skilled nursing facility, has a unique mission to provide care to seniors and people with disabilities regardless of their ability to pay for the cost of care. "Each year, Mt. Hope gives over $1 million in charitable care," shared Kris Wilson, director of advancement. "Local Manheim and broader Lancaster and Lebanon County families approach Mt. Hope in desperation because they have been unable to locate services for loved ones due to lack of resources and funding."

Manheim Ministerial Assistance Fund, which is administered by churches within the Manheim area, supports Manheim community residents with a gift up to $250 to help pay for things such as rent, groceries or utilities in a time of need. "This fund relies on contributions from the community, either from churches, businesses or individuals," said John Laughlin, pastor of Salem United Methodist Church.

Wood expressed thanks to the sponsors, club members and friends who have worked together to make the car show possible.

For more information about the car show, watch for updates on the Manheim Sertoma Club Facebook page, see a Sertoma member or contact Wood at 717-824-2658.