Loopers at Dinner Club in Lititz on April 9th @ Kole Chophouse
Welcome back friends. Another Dinner Club in the books with more connections and neighbors meeting neighbors. Hopefully this digital newsletter pulls you out from behind the screen and into our community. Enjoy and I’ll see you ‘round town!
Have a Lancaster local business and want to partner with the Loop?
Children’s Business Fair &
Stormers Fan Fest
As an entrepreneur, I felt a deep sense of pride as I watched my kids grow through the "help me" phase and into the "I got this" phase.
As a dad, I love seeing them work hard and find their voices to celebrate their talents. Six years ago, I saw that shift happen in real time when I hosted an Acton Children’s Business Fair (CBF) and watched my children step up.
This Saturday, Solvit Academy (soon to be Stone Independent School) will be hosting a CBF at Penn Medicine Park. The CBF is more than just a market; it’s a launchpad for young entrepreneurs. Come see businesses that local children have created to sell their handmade products and services.
The timing couldn't be better. It’s happening right in the middle of the Lancaster Stormers Fan Fest. You get the crack of the bat, the springtime energy, ballpark food, and a variety of cool businesses run by young people.
Come out and let’s show them that in Lancaster, when you have the guts to build something, your community has your back…much like I’ve felt with the Loop!
Catch the FREE spring training game from 12-4p with all the kidpreneurs running their own businesses.
The 5Ws of Lancaster
who / what / where / when / why
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Featured Events
April 16-18 F&M’s ‘26 Spring Dance Concert all shows 730p with 71 student dancers & choreographers light up the stage
April 18 Social Saturday @ YourLife Gym 12-2p Food, Friends, Ping Pong ‘n Pizza no experience needed, come for community building alongside strength building
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Plan Ahead
April 25 FREE Beiler’s Doughnuts, coffee, and shredding event @ REMAX Smarthub 9-12p supporting Power Packs - bring non-perishable foods to donate
April 27 FREE Cooking Demo & Tasting @ Kegel’s Produce Playground 630-830p Chef Ryan from Plough prepares fresh dishes to enjoy
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Today - Tuesday April 14th
Railroad Photography @ RR Museum of PA 9-11a they’ll be sitting still
Colonial Games @ Lanc Library 4p ages 5-12 story time and games
Wednesday April 15th
Tractor Jerry & the Mud Bucket @ Tellus360 7-9p sponsored by Long’s Park Summer Music Series swamp grass jams
Fierce Woman’s Circle @ Urban Arts House 7-830p stop hiding, start showing up
Thursday April 16th
Philosophy Drinks & Film @ Zoetropolis 630p 1971 film ‘The Last Picture Show’ see 20 year old jeff bridges & cybill shepherd
Survivor Skills @ Manheim Library 630-730p basic survivalist skills talk
20 minute Reiki sessions @ Inspired Wellness Collective 3-6p slip in to bliss
Qigong: Mindful Movement for Gardeners by Lanc Conservancy 6-8p move mindfully
The Caring Cup fundraiser @ Decades 530-830p celebrates social and community belonging
Etiquette Dinner @ Log Cabin 6p & 17th too - interactive comedy while dressed in your finest
Children’s Drawing @ Olivia’s Fine Art 430-530 ages 5-13 layered drawing w/pencils
Friday April 17th
Low Cut Connie @ West Art 730-10p Philly artist solo piano songs and stories
Complete History of America (Abidged) @ Prima Theatre 730p no homework
Chicago The Musical by Linden Hall School for Girls 7-9p also thur & sat shows
Heartstrings Puppet Club @ Zoetropolis 630-830p supplied provided bring your creativity
Into the Woods @ Ephrata Performing Arts Ctr 8p thru the 25th - musical brings fairy tales to life
Little Hedgehog in Bloom @ Nissley Vineyards paint & sip w/connie
Saturday April 18th
Daft Punk tribute by Major Vibes @ Tellus360 7-10p helmeted duo
Record Store Day @ Day in the Life Records 9-6p music w/denison witmer
Yoga + sauna + cold plunge @ Doro Health 12p mat provided but bring your swim suit
Touch a Truck @ Hands-on House 10-2p construction, public service, and farming
Hot Dogs in the Yard @ Cabalar 12-8p backyard truck is open plus slushies
Off the Cuff w/Lanc Improv Players 7p improvised game show
Baby Goat Snuggles @ Longshot Stables 2p milk bottle is extra
Spring Psychic Fair @ Lanc Metaphysical 10-4p lunch available and readings
Naughty Bingo @ Pioneer Fire Company 730-1030p no idea what to expect
Lancaster Zine Fest @ Southern Market 12-5p all ages free workshops diy publishers
Aerial sound meditation @ A Unified Mind 7-830p pea in a pod
Sunday April 19th
Braids & Brews w/Good Dads of Lanc 1-3p dads learn how to braid byo mannequin
Wine & Design @ Waltz Vineyards 2p support the Pet Pantry of Lanc by crafting your own custom earrings
Cars & Coffee @ Urban Werks 9-11a mean cup java and wheels
Monday April 20th
Lancaster City Restaurant Week - 13th thru the 19th - dozens of restaurants
Craft Potatoes @ Zoetropolis 7p bring your craft and catch a surprise film
Learn to Knit @ Snake + Skein 6-8p stitch the night away
Revolutionary lecture @ Rock Ford 7p Lancaster life 250 years ago
Lancaster OOO Time
Getting out of the office or just outside in general this time of year is always a full mental reset for me. The cold is *poof* gone and the buds and flowers really slow me down. In Lancaster County, we’re very lucky. We have communities that don’t just talk about nature they get out into it.
If you’re looking for a group that truly lives by the motto "doing cool things outside," you need to check out the Susquehanna Trekkers. Join them on a hike to catch a sunset over the river or tackle a new trail.
Then you have the Lancaster Hiking Club. These folks are the trail tenders of local paths. They bring a wealth of experience to the trail, offering a deep connection to the history and heritage of the Susquehanna Riverlands. Carpools leave from Buchanan Park.
Whether you’re practicing "shinrin yoku" to find some quiet or joining a group for a vigorous trek, the goal is the same: disconnect from the digital blah and reconnect with the dirt.
I found so many outdoor events this week, I pulled them from the 5Ws and listed them all here. Hope you find some inspiration to get out of office aka OOO:
Wed April 15 Guided 2-mile Hike @ Sunnyside Peninsula 6p future site of Lanc City’s first nature preserve
Thur April 16 The Making of Life on Our Planet @ Ware Ctr 630p green experts discuss - I know it’s not outside, but still it’s beautiful on the screen
Sat April 18 Leaf & Learn @ LancHistory 10-2p celebrate trees and everything green
Sat April 18 Cherry Blossom Music Festival @ Marietta 1-6p vendors, food trucks, music, beer, games, and 150 trees in bloom
Sat April 18 Earth Day Extravaganza @ Ewell Plaza by Lanc Libary 10-2p activity galore
Sat April 18 Shenks Ferry Wildflower Hike @ Conestoga 1-3p ages 8+ 2-miles gravel & dirt
Sat April 18 Red Rose Parkinson’s Walk @ Long’s Park .5 or 1 mile walking loop supporting the cause
Sat April 18 Dusty Susque’ Ride @ Endo in Marietta 9a followed by food truck at 11a and premerie of ‘Overalls’ doc at Hush Money Bikes 7p full day
Sun April 19 Enchanting Ephermerals @ Central Park 3-4p wildflower trail of natives
Sun April 19 Shinrin-yoku @ Pequea 2-4p Guided Forest Therapy walk 2 hours 1 mile
SUPPORT YOUR LOOP
All your support goes directly towards keeping the Lancaster Loop alive and well.
The Loop will always be 100% free to read while being independently and locally written, yuuuuup…it’s just me! Thank you Karen K. for your support!
Many thanks to you all -Ed
LANCASTER LOOP URL + IRL
Step # 1 is the “URL”. A weekly orchestrated email for you, by me, with us.
Step #2 is the “IRL” (in real life) Neighbors meeting neighbors. Howdy.
So in addition to the 5Ws listings, here are a few upcoming IRL Loop events:
Photos from Lititz with credit to Austin @ 415 East Recording
Dinner Club Lititz Recap: 75 lovely humans did a really brave thing and met up at tables of 6 as strangers and over a meal quickly became friends.
The third round of Dinner Club will return us back to Lancaster City in early June. Hope to see you there…
DINNER CLUB LANCASTER: Take the quiz, get paired with 5 readers, receive your restaurant invite the morning of June 4th, pay your way and enjoy your meal with neighbors and make some new friends.
June 4th 630p Lancaster City restaurants with a mystery afterparty
LOOPERS LEARN MAHJONG: Just a reminder, the first Mahjong event is tonight 6-8p. Even though both events have sold out, keep Tuesday May 5th in mind for Mahjong Open Play at West Art and thru the rest of the summer on first Tuesdays.
April 14th SOLD OUT
April 28th SOLD OUT
Where’s Wal’Ed’o?
Callaloo on Lemon Street was last week’s location. There’s a rich apprecation for this Lancaster gem. Many of you noted it’s one of your favorites. With items like Buss-up-shut, 100 Hour Goat, and Habanero Limeade there’s an eclectic menu waiting for you to enjoy.
This week we have one winner for a gift card to Callaloo. Congrats Phil Thompson your gift card to Callaloo will arrive in your email tomorrow morning!
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And for all the new readers…YES, the Lancaser Loop covers the county & city!
👇 Click the pic to guess this week’s “Where’s Wal’Ed’o?” location 👇
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(nerdin’ out in my new Waldo inspired hat)
Here’s a clue: ‘Love in every bite’, in-house sauces, and three locations
As always thanks for staying…in the ‘Loop! -Ed
How'd you like your Lancaster Loop this week?
P.S. Two ‘Sads and a Rad’ from today in history… 1865 Lincoln was shot, 1912 Titanic strikes an iceberg, and 2003 the Human Genome Project was completed
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1762 townhouse designed by C. Emlen Urban to lure Mr. Hershey back to Lanc City plus a 14 car garage