Solid Rock Youth Ministries (SRYM) will host a fall banquet fundraiser from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at the Barn of Nottingham, 101 Ponds Edge Drive, Nottingham. The themed event, "Growing Together," will feature dinner, live music and a talk from guest speaker Zac Bauermaster, a local author and the principal of Providence Elementary School.

Tickets are available to purchase at a set price, and sponsorship opportunities are available to guests who wish to reserve a table of eight people. The registration deadline is on Friday, Oct. 11. To register, visit http://www.solidrockquarryville.com/banquet.

This is the first year SRYM has organized a banquet as its fall fundraiser. Previously, the organization held its Farm to Table event to raise money and to share information about its programs. The format was changed to better suit SRYM's needs and continuous growth, which will be highlighted in the theme as well as Bauermaster's talk. Bauermaster, who has written multiple books on leadership and Christian values, will donate the proceeds of his book sales to SRYM until the end of September. "(Bauermaster) has a big heart for people to love each other and the Lord," said Jillian Hess, SRYM's advancement director. "He's written books about growing your relationship with God, which goes hand in hand with Solid Rock's expansion and growth of the ministry."

Earlier this year, SRYM announced a capital campaign for an expansion project that will entail the addition of a new facility to offer more programs and to increase their capacity. The number of students participating in SRYM's programs increased by nearly 100 this year, and the organization is seeking volunteers to help accommodate its continued growth.

"With our number growing, we have a growing need for leaders who love students and Jesus," said youth director Josh Rotz. For information on how to become a volunteer, email Rotz at josh@solidrockquarryville.com.

"As Sold Rock keeps growing, we need our support to grow as well," said Raeanne Nixon, executive director of SRYM. "The fall banquet is larger-scale overall, and it will allow us to continue offering free programming for families in the community."

SRYM will kick off its school-year programs the week of Monday, Sept. 30. The programs are offered in local schools at no cost, and each program includes different activities tailored to a specific age group. The elementary school programs feature after-school meetings where kids can enjoy a snack and participate in group activities as well as Bible studies. At the middle school and high school levels, students have group discussions and play games together. Middle-schoolers and high-schoolers also have opportunities to participate in a special monthly event; in the past, monthly events have included glow-in-the-dark dodgeball matches, movie nights and hikes.

For more information, visit http://www.solidrockquarryville.com.