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Celebrating the holidays, Mainspring is proud to present the 3rd in our Historic Building Ornament Series is the Historic Ephrata Cloister - On Sale NOW!

The holiday season is more than just finding the perfect gift—it's about creating memories, supporting your community, and discovering treasures that tell a story. In downtown Ephrata, every storefront holds a unique adventure, and every purchase makes a difference in building our vibrant community.

Experience the wonder of Christmas right in the heart of downtown Ephrata! Santa's House, a cherished local tradition, brings the North Pole magic to Lancaster County's favorite small town. With a downtown so picturesque it's been featured over a dozen Hallmark movies and a Netflix film, Ephrata provides the perfect storybook setting for your holiday memories.

When I joined Mainspring two years ago, I was simply looking to give back to my hometown. What I discovered was an organization that's doing far more than community service – it's transforming Ephrata's economic landscape one project at a time.

It might be the dog days of Summer, but Mainspring is gearing up for its most dazzling night of the year. Now in its third year, Ephrata Unexpected has quickly become the must-attend New Year's Eve celebration in the region, drawing over 1000 revelers to the heart of downtown last year.

As summer winds down, Mainspring of Ephrata is excited to announce our Second Annual "First Saturday Back to the Books" event on August 3rd from 2:30 to 4:30 PM. If you've been enjoying our First Saturday events downtown this summer, you know how they bring our community together and create a vibrant hub of activity. Now, as the lazy days of summer begin to wane we're channeling that energy into a fun and practical community-driven initiative that promises a unique blend of literature, local business engagement, and back-to-school preparation. Let us know you're coming!

We are thrilled to announce that Mainspring of Ephrata has been recognized by the Pennsylvania Downtown Center with the 2024 Townie Award for Organizational Excellence for Community Partnership! This prestigious award honors the collaborative effort that brought the Ephrata Unleashed Dog Park to life, a testament to what a community can achieve when it works together.

Get ready to unleash your inner artist and join us for Mainspring of Ephrata's First Saturday - Chalk the Walk on July 6, 2024, from 11 am to 4:30 pm. This free community event is your chance to help transform Main Street into a vibrant sidewalk gallery, where Concrete Canvases come alive with colorful designs from our own Pavement Picassos.

When most people think of community banks, they envision smiling tellers who know every customer by name. While this is true at Ephrata National Bank (ENB), the 143 year old institution represents much more. It actively strengthens the Ephrata area through a variety of initiatives that support residents, spur business growth, and invest in the future. In short, ENB is a community bank that builds community.

Our team is a big part of the social fabric of our town, but Mainspring of Ephrata also plays an important role in supporting and growing the local economy through several key initiatives.