The Rotary Club of Eastern Lancaster County held its seventh annual Rotary Rocks benefit concert at the Lititz Shirt Factory in October 2024. The event helped to raise $6,800 for the Cadet Camp offered by Garden Spot Fire Rescue (GSFR). Rotary Club members Fred Groff and Erin Varley presented a check to GSFR at its annual steak dinner on Jan. 8.

Cadet Camp is a weeklong summer camp for youths ages 10 to 14. Cadets get experience working with fire extinguishers, ladders, ropes, hoses, and more - all while learning firefighting and a variety of rescue skills. The camp is a tool for recruiting future volunteers to the fire department. The Rotary Rocks event was specifically aimed at helping to purchase cadet uniforms, turnout gear, and other equipment for participant activities.

Iron Grapes and the Reed Brothers Band performed at Rotary Rocks, donating their time and talents. The event also included a silent auction.

Rotary is a global network of 1.4 million people taking action on projects ranging from literacy and peace to water and health. The Rotary Club of Eastern Lancaster County seeks to make an impact in the local community. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ELANCO.Rotary.