Eicher Arts Center

08/31/2026

Join us for the Sea Glass Tree Class. You will have lots of choices for the type of tree you create. Maybe you want to do something for Christmas? Or you can choose to make a Halloween themed tree. Or may a beach themed tree. Whatever you decide to design, sign up now before the class is full.
Paint and Enjoy: A beautiful Sea Glass Tree at the Eicher Arts Center, 409 Cocalico Street, Ephrata, PA 17522.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM. Doors open at 5:30 PM.
Cost is $45.00.
Join us for a creative, hands-on experience, where you will design a one-of-a-kind Sea Glass Tree with lights. Don’t miss out on this unique experience – reserve your spot today. Our talented instructor, Connie Higgins, will guide you every step of the way.
Ticket includes all the supplies to make and decorate a 9.5” tree with lights. We will have sea shells, star fish, metal and wood stars, pearls and more to decorate your tree and make it unique.
Included in the price, is wine and appetizers.
Click on the link below to register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paint-and-enjoy-sea-glass-tree-at-eicher-art-center-tickets-1994237891216?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

08/28/2026

There is still time to sign up for the Sea Glass Tree class.
Paint and Enjoy: A beautiful Sea Glass Tree at the Eicher Arts Center, 409 Cocalico Street, Ephrata, PA 17522.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM. Doors open at 5:30 PM.
Cost is $45.00.
Join us for a creative, hands-on experience, where you will design a one-of-a-kind Sea Glass Tree with lights. Don’t miss out on this unique experience – reserve your spot today. Our talented instructor, Connie Higgins, will guide you every step of the way.
Ticket includes all the supplies to make and decorate a 9.5” tree with lights. We will have sea shells, star fish, metal and wood stars, pearls and more to decorate your tree and make it unique.
Included in the price, is wine and appetizers.
Click on the link below to register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paint-and-enjoy-sea-glass-tree-at-eicher-art-center-tickets-1994237891216?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

08/25/2026

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08/25/2026

08/23/2026

Mark you calendars now, so you don't miss the performance by Barkley Cove. This up and coming Folk/Bluegrass band was formed by four students from Millersville University.

They will be performing at the Eicher Arts Center on Sunday, September 13, 2026 from 2:00 - 4:00 PM.

The Eicher Arts Center is located at 409 Cocalico Street, in Ephrata Borough’s Grater Park.

Weather permitting, it will be held outside, so bring a lawn chair.

The event is free and donations will be accepted.

Eicher Arts Center, Inc. is a non-profit organization.

08/06/2026

Tree of Peace

Nearly 1,000 years ago, the great tribes were at war, and in the midst of conflict, a male child was born to live a mission of peace.

When he grew, he visited each Indian nation, planting peace trees, bringing harmony and tranquility to the land.

This ancient story inspired Mohawk Indian Chief Jake Swamp on his own mission of peace, a mission that brought him to Ephrata on April 26, 1997.

Chief Swamp visited the Ephrata Eicher Arts Center for a lecture and peace tree planting ceremony. The peace tree, Swamp noted, is a symbol of man's "caring for the environment and for each other".

Chief Swamp was one of the leaders of the Mohawk Nation Traditional Council. A member of the Wolf Clan, he lived on the Akwesasne Mohawk reservation, located along the St. Lawrence River near Massena, New York. He passed away in 2010.

In 1983, Swamp started the Tree of Peace Society. He crisscrossed the globe countless times bringing the Native American message of peace and a story of renewal. The Tree of Peace Society tries to bring awareness to their culture and history. About a 1,000 years ago, our native nations were at war with one another. The Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga and the Seneca.

The tree the peacemaker planted was a white pine, which has five needles, representing the five nations. The white pine grows strong and tall, so the tree can be seen from long distances, reminding people of the peace. And finally, the tree is always green, symbolizing the continuous nature of peace.

The white pine Tree of Peace is located between the Eicher Arts Center and the EPAC by the entrance to the trail system.

Over the years the brass plague marking the trees importance disappeared. Eicher Arts Center has recently replaced the plague.

Next time you are in the Thomas Grater Park, take time to stop by the Tree of Peace and know it was planted as a symbol of peace for many generations to see.

08/03/2026

Reminder that the next Ephrata Garden Club meeting is tonight, Monday August 3 at the Eicher Arts Center. The program will be presented by Jackie Bartsch from Purple Moon Lavender Farm.

Her presentation will include information about lavender and it's history, the differences between English and French lavender, culinary lavender and how we cultivate lavender in our climate. Also the do's and don'ts of growing lavender.

Jackie will have products for sale, anyone interested in buying, please bring cash.

Meeting starts at 6:15, and there is a $5.00 charge. Everyone welcome.

Eicher Arts Center
409 Cocalico Street
Ephrata, PA 17522

07/27/2026

A beautiful wedding at the Eicher Arts Center!

07/16/2026

Sea Glass Tree
Paint and Enjoy: A beautiful Sea Glass Tree at the Eicher Arts Center, 409 Cocalico Street, Ephrata, PA 17522.

Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM. Doors open at 5:30 PM.

Cost is $45.00.

Join us for a creative, hands-on experience, where you will design a one-of-a-kind Sea Glass Tree with lights. Don’t miss out on this unique experience – reserve your spot today. Our talented instructor, Connie Higgins, will guide you every step of the way.

Ticket includes all the supplies to make and decorate a 9.5” tree with lights. We will have sea shells, star fish, metal and wood stars, pearls and more to decorate your tree and make it unique.

Included in the price, is wine and appetizers.

Click on the link below to register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paint-and-enjoy-sea-glass-tree-at-eicher-art-center-tickets-1994237891216?aff=ebdsoporgprofile