PJ Gilman: Painting the Ressler Family Home, part of the Mascot Roller Mill in Ronks, PA
Happy St. Patrick’s Day Loopers
Years back, I started a tradition where “Larry the Leprechaun” would visit our house this day every year. Larry, brought along a bit of mischief and my kids loved to discover what he’d done or left behind. Today, is a day fillled with festivities. I hope in your travels you find your pot of gold!
So let’s dive right in!
🎨🎨 Today’s cover art is by Lancaster Local PJ Gilman. She often creates in the style of plein air painting, from the French for "open air," it’s the act of painting outdoors on-site, rather than in a studio, to capture the immediate fleeting effects of natural light, atmosphere, and color. see all PJ’s many painted lanc locations
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Round 2 of the Lancaster Loop Dinner Club…neighbors meeting neighbors is filling up fast in Lititz!
Take the quiz, get matched with 5 other Loop readers, and come out to meet some new friends. Optional after party details will be revealed during dinner.
The 5Ws of Lancaster
who / what / where / when / why
Jeremy Ganse with REMAX SmartHub delivers strong community connection to Lancaster. From Lancaster MusicFest to MusiCorps, he and his team lead with heart.
They also deliver on exceptional real estate services.
The Loop is proud to partner with Jeremy
Featured Events
March 19 Art Battle Lanc @ West Art 630-9p Three rounds of support for artists creating art live, then you vote, and finally it’s auctioned off - winner determined by your votes
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March 20 ‘Spring’ for Ice Cream @ Down on the Farm Creamery in Strasburg - EVERYONE gets a FREE scoop of homemade ice cream open ‘til dark
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March 21 & 28 Lancaster City Walk-a-Bout w/Ultimate Craft Brewery Tours - visit 3 craft breweries on a guided tour with twelve diff beer tastes
Plan Ahead
April 7 Revolution: The Music of the Beatles - a symphonic experience by the Lanc Symphony Orchestra with vocalists & rock stars playing over 25 Fab Four hits. Paired with video, animation, & rare photos. my fav is blackbird coming in the dead of night
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Today - Tuesday the 17th
The Nancy Reagans - St Paddy’s edition @ Tellus360 4p tunes of the 80s
Free Yoga @ Lanc Art Vault 630-730p all levels w/laela brown
Free Breakfast Buffet @ Stubby’s downtown loc started 17 min ago @ 7a irish dancers and bag pipers
Wednesday the 18th
Kathy’s Circle of Friends Bingo Mania @ Doubletree Hotel 6-8p $5 entry, caregivers $free
Dining in the Dark @ The Log Cabin 6p candles only
Youth Trap Shooting 10-22 y/o @ Manheim Sportsmen’s Assoc 5-7p training to join the trap shooting team
Book Club Lanc @ Barnes & Noble 6p choose the next book & read
Lancaster Wine Club @ Waltz Vineyards 530-730 fermented grapes
Thursday the 19th
Tree Bud hike w/Naturalist Fisher @ Environmental Ctr of Lanc 1-2p all ages
Jumperoo @ Urban Air 10-12p only for 5 y/o and under
Common Running @ Rosa Rosa Pizzeria 6p run then pizza
Intro to Improv @ Ware Ctr 630-830p Lanc Improv Players teach you
Miniatures Paint @ Lanc Library 5-8p 18+ supplies & 3D minis provided
Friday the 20th
Making Beverages in Early America @ Historic Rock Ford 6p light food and tasting of two 18th century style bev samples one bowl more and then
Lanco FMSC Mobile Pack @ Willow St Mennonite Church 9-6p help hunger
Kids’ Movement, Yoga, & Play @ West End Yoga 615-830p drop off & refill your cup
Jess & Mark Acoustics Duo @ Eicher Arts Ctr 7-9p husb & wife jams
Zenkaikon 2026 decends on Lancaster from comics to artists to cosplay
Trio Chimera @ Trust Ctr 7-930p ranked best italian ensembles
Quarter Moon Band @ Red Pin Bar & Grille 8-1030p food & tunes
Saturday the 21st
Jazz: Great American Crooners @ Ware Ctr 7p moon i only have eyes for you
Felted needle Easter Eggs @ PA Guild 1-3p everything included except the yolks
Creative Release w/last week’s cover artist Jo Davis @ The Candy Factory 10-12p free & open to public
Adoptable dogs @ Petsmart by Charlie’s Crusaders 11-1p wait is it pets mart or pet smart
Spring Paddlesports Safety clinic @ Conestoga River Club 8-12p dry-land day to be safe on the water
Spring Makers Market @ LBC 9-2p 40 vendors with food & bevs
Brain Discovery Day @ Lanc Science Factory 10-3p smell challenge, decode the mystery of a stroke, and live sheep brain dissections
Music in the Round @ Lanc Art Vault 730p and the 22nd at 3p mix btwn concert & cocktail party winds of allegro
Mud Sales x3 @ Penryn Fire, Airville Fire, West Earl Fire
Sunday the 22nd
Magical Drum Circle & Workshop @ Soundwise Studio 2-4p the love drums
Something Used Wedding Yard Sale @ LNP new loc in Greenfield sell or buy rather than store it forever
Sunset Writing @ Chickies Rock Overlook w/Susq Trekkers one hour hike w/two hour hang
Monday the 23rd
Trivia & $2 off pizza @ Mad Chef split a pie
Decorate Eggs (Ukrainian style: Pysanky) @ PA Guild dyes and beeswax
Cloud and Colors for little learners @ Tiny Town 10-11a then stay and play
Lanco Hunts next Scavenger Hunt: April 11th
The April round of Lanco Hunts is in full swing…
Join us for a scavenger hunt to find 4 golden eggs in Lancaster County. Each egg will contain a serial numbered token that you’ll claim your prizes with.
Columbia → Elizabethtown → Lancaster City → Ephrata
Last round we distributed over $1,100 in prizes and this time we’re aiming to at least triple it!
Follow Lanco Hunts Instagram for details. Future location clues and instructions dropping shortly. Or visit Lanco Hunts website for updates as well.
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Lancaster Volunteer Roundup
Looking to Give Back in Lancaster?
Sometimes the hardest part about volunteering is simply knowing where to look for opportunities.
The United Way of Lancaster County’s “Get Connected” portal solves that problem!
It’s essentially a one-stop hub for volunteer opportunities across Lancaster County. Animal rescues, food banks, mentoring kids, helping at museums, conservation work…find the need that syncs with you.
You can filter by interest, location, skillset, or even age, making it easy to find something that fits your time, heart, or abilities.
Got a few hours? There’s a need.
Got a specific skill? There’s a place for it.
In my short time here, I’ve seen that Lancaster is a community that shows up for each other. This is just another way to support a neighbor.
Take a look and find a way to lend a hand
Lancaster Loop Launch: Mahjong
I am pretty geeked to welcome our next in-person Lancaster Looper event!
Let’s learn how to Mahjong!
Huge shoutout to West Art for welcoming the Loop community!
Choose the night that fits your schedule best or attend both. The format will be the same each time, an introduction to Mahjong. Learning then playing.
Details:
Tuesday, April 14th is the first event. 6-8p at West Art.
Tuesday April 28th is the second event. 6-8p at West Art.
Everything need to play will be provided. All you do is show up, learn, and play.
Neighbors meeting neighbors.
Lara & Danielle are world-class Mahjong teachers and will lead our learning and playing.
Lara is with larasmahjongedit and Danielle is with the717mahjcircle. Their links are on the sign up pages.
What is Mahjong?
Think a mix of cards, dominoes, and a little bit of strategy magic. Both social and competitive, it’s mix of community building and brain gaming.
Already know how to Mahjong and want to play with other Loopers?
West Art will also opening their doors to future open play beginning May 5th and every first Tuesday thru the summer. More details to come.
West Art is a multi-purpose, ever-evolving community and cultural space housed within a historic church. Featuring events, music, clubs and a full drink and coffee bar.
Sign ups are offically open. The tiles are calling!
Lancaster Loop Love
I usually have a clip here about supporting me and the Loop.
Today however, I’m highlighting the Lancaster MusiCorps. I attended their fundraiser event, Paint the Town Green, this past Friday the 13th. It’s always been a great joy of mine to listen and hear my two children learn to play instruments.
MusiCorps supports kids in our community who want to learn music but simply can’t afford lessons or instruments. MusiCorps gives them that chance by connecting them with teachers, instruments, and mentorship.
The Loop is human-curated, always from the heart, and loveably-lanc-local. Many thanks & alliterations for any support!
MusiCorps is $2,180 away from their funding goal. If you’ve ever received value from the Loop please consider donating directly to MusiCorps. Many thanks friends.
Where’s Wal’Ed’O?
Back-to-back weeks of 100% correct guesses. Last week, even though I thought I blurred out enough of the signage, Route 66 was still the CLEAR location. Owner, Mash and his Chicken Tandoori or Tikka Cheesesteaks, are clearly a fan fav.
This week we have two winners, you’ll both receive a gift card to Route 66 in your email later today. Out of 80 guesses, fun to see two Js win!
Congrats Jeff D. and Jenn T.
Go for the smash burgers stay for a new twist on cheesesteaks.
👇 Click the pic to guess this week’s “Where’s Wal’Ed’O” location 👇
👆Click the Pic to guess👆
Here’s a clue: It’s been in the family for a loooooong time!
As always thanks for staying…in the ‘Loop! -Ed
P.S. If you enjoyed today’s edition, forward this email to someone who you’d like to walk a trail with this spring (T-3 days).
Random ‘Today in History’ fact: Today isn’t just about green beer. It’s also the day in 1845 that the rubber band was patented. And 264 years ago, in 1762, the first St. Patrick’s Day parade was held by Irish soldiers serving in the British Army as they marched through New York. The melting pot was already simmering.
P.P.S. Property 4 bed | 3 bath | Manheim Township restored Victorian directly across from Landis Woods Park w/custom shower & blue clawfoot