Mainspring Meet-Up 2026

Join us on Wednesday, March 25 at 10 AM or 6 PM at the Ephrata Community Church of the Brethren to learn about Mainspring of Ephrata’s latest community initiatives and upcoming projects.

Connect with local leaders, ask questions, and explore ways to get involved in shaping a thriving Ephrata. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of our community’s growth!

Mainspring of Ephrata Invites the Community to the 2026 Mainspring Meetup

Two sessions on March 25 to hear about Mainspring’s Goals

EPHRATA, PA — March 5, 2026 — Mainspring of Ephrata is hosting its annual Mainspring Meetup on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the Ephrata Church of the Brethren, 201 Crescent Ave, Ephrata, PA. The meeting will be offered at two times: 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM for the convenience of attendees. Anyone who lives, works, owns a business or property, or volunteers in the Ephrata Borough is welcome and encouraged to attend.

The Mainspring Meetup is an opportunity for the community to hear directly from Mainspring about the initiatives, goals, and projects shaping Ephrata’s future — and to share their own ideas and feedback. The meeting will cover Mainspring’s work — from ensuring the preservation of what makes Ephrata unique, to enriching community life through events and public spaces, to evolving downtown into a thriving destination for all.

Attendees will hear updates on:

• The Ephrata Mountain Springs Recreational Preserve, including community survey results and next steps
• Ephrata Rhythm & Brews — updates on the return of this popular event
• Renovation of the Ephrata Bike Share program
• Renewal of Mainspring’s PA DCED Main Street Matters designation and Main Street America accreditation
• Facade Improvement Grant successes — celebrating the buildings already transformed
• New volunteer opportunities, committees, and
• The Mainspring Collective recurring donor program

Interactive audience polling through Mentimeter will be used throughout the meeting, giving attendees a real-time voice in the conversation.

“The Mainspring Meetup is one of our favorite events of the year — because it’s not just a presentation, it’s a conversation,” commented Joy Ashley, Executive Director, Mainspring of Ephrata. “We work alongside this community every day, and this is our chance to share where we are, where we’re headed, and to hear what matters most to the people who call Ephrata home.”

Event Details

Date:  Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Times:  10:00 AM and 6:00 PM (choose the session that works best for you)
Location:  Ephrata Church of the Brethren, Ephrata, PA, park in rear of building.
Admission:  Free and open to all who live, work, volunteer or own property in the Ephrata Borough