Step into a world where fairy tales come alive at our spectacular fall event, “Heroes and Villains: The Fairy Tales,” presented by WellSpan Health. Join us on Saturday, October 19, at MarketView Arts in downtown York from 6 to 8:30 p.m. for a night of enchantment and intrigue, all for a great cause.
Indulge in an evening of delightful surprises where every corner reveals new wonders, including:
- Free-flowing food and adult beverages
- Whimsical caricatures capturing your essence by uber talented Caricature Artist, Rafael D’Arcangelo
- Capturing magical moments with photo prints from SnapShot Photobooth
- Being spellbound by performances from Michael Reist, the Amazing Magi
- Encountering roving costumed characters from The Enchanted Teapot bringing fairy
tales to life - Uncovering your fortunes with tarot card readings by Gillian Pearl
Prepare for an exhilarating costume contest where heroes clash with villains in a showdown of creativity and style. Bid on extraordinary experiences and items in our live auction, knowing every contribution supports our mission to provide free adult education for high school equivalency, English as a Second Language, digital literacy, and workforce skills development.
Join us for an unforgettable evening where fantasy meets philanthropy, and together, we write a new chapter of community impact.
Tickets are $75 per person. To purchase tickets to “Heroes and Villains: The Fairy Tales,” CLICK HERE
Sponsorship opportunities are still available. To learn more, email Matthew Smith at Msmith@YorkLiteracy.org or call 717-845-8719.



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Office Address
1416 6th Ave.
York, PA 17403
Contact
(717) 845-8719
info@yorkliteracy.org
In-Person Hours
Mon, Wed, & Thur: 8:30AM-5:00PM
Tues: 8:30AM-7:00PM
Fri: 8:30AM-3:00PM