Lancaster local artist CRUMBS with one of his original artworks
Happy Fasnacht Day Loopers! Admittedly, “fasnacht” was not in my vocab a quick two years ago, but today I’ll be hunting one down with the rest of you. As I self-educated, “fasnacht” basically means ‘fast night’ or the night before the fast. Hope you find one today, also known as Shrove or Fat Tuesday, traditionally a day to use up the lard, sugar, & butter before Lent begins.
The Loop is a conduit for community showing up in real life. I’m so excited for the first Lancaster Loop Dinner Club where readers and neighbors of this newsletter will come together. In a little more than a week or 9 days to be specific, we will converge on Lancaster City restaurants and join up afterwards at Decades Lancaster for an optional after-party…tokens on deck: so grab your tix.
Let’s dive in! -Ed
Today’s opening ‘art’ comes by way of Lancaster local artist Andrew ‘CRUMBS’ Silvius.
He has a show opening this weekend at Foxduck in Lancaster City. He’ll be taking over the store, so stop by and mention the Lancaster Loop and CRUMBS will have a special t-shirt collab opportunity for you live in the studio! Details below in the 5Ws or find him here
Decades is a modern gathering place with a nostalgic twist in downtown Lancaster.
The full restaurant + bar, boutique bowling alley, and retro arcade takes me right back to my Bethany Beach summers where I’d spend all my saved quarters.
I’m pumped to announce they’re the official sponsor of the first Lancaster Loop Dinner Club afterparty.
After you meet your table of strangers-turned-friends and have a meal…we’re taking the party to Decades. You and other Dinner Club patrons will join up for a fun low-key after-party where everyone celebrates meeting new neighbors. Come enjoy some free tokens gifted by Decades and play arcade games! ironman super off road is my fav game
Lancaster Loop Dinner Club
Sponsored by Decades Lancaster
Love all the folks coming out to meet new friends and neighbors…just over 11 tables with 67 brave Lancastrians have signed up (no dad jokes). We have space for north of 100.
However, your table will stay low-key with just you and 5 new-to-you Lancaster Loop readers.
Quick recap: Take a quick quiz, get matched with 5 friendly Lancaster Loop members, receive your table assignment by text the morning of (cue thrill and suspense), pay your way for the meal, and then attend a free optional Decades after-dinner party.
Here’s some fun data on the age ranges of the Dinner Club.
Know any adventurous 20, 70, or 80 somethings you can send this invite to?
P.S. Just 9 days left to grab you ticket, support local restaurants & meet neighbors
Lancaster Valentine’s ‘Funtines’
I hope your Valentine Day was a sweet treat. Whether you chose to celebrate or not, I find joy in slowing down and celebrating any day I’m gifted to run around this ball of dirt.
We haven’t spot-checked all the places Mike and I hid notecards around the city this past Saturday morning…so there may be a few left out there if you look around Lancaster City. Tag us or reply to this email if you found (or find) one!
Thank you to Mike at Filtertracker and Tony at Denim Coffee (both Loop partners) for helping spread some joy in connection to the Rotary Club’s Hearts for Lancaster.
Check out our video to see if we gave your heart some extra LOVE…
The 5Ws of Lancaster (who-what-why-where-when)
This week’s 5 Ws is brought to you by Hershey Financial Advisors. A supporter of the Loop and the Dinner Club, HFA is a trusted local resource for financial stewardship. Click the above logo to view their welcome video.
Featured Events
Feb 21st: Opening reception for today’s cover artist CRUMBS “STAY BEAUTIFUL” art show @Foxduck on W King 3-9p live printing tees, original paintings, live dj, silent auction, and cocktails by Thistle Finch all the beautiful deets
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Feb 22nd: Lunar New Year with Lanc Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders 11-3p Ewell Plaza & Binns Park, food vendor heaven, and all the kimbap & kimchi
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Plan Ahead: Feb 28th: The National Watch and Clock Museum in Columbia is having a free open house day. There’ll be a buy-sell-trade ‘Mart’ open 12-4p and museum tours from 5-8p. Family friendly & free w/refreshments. what time is it
Today - Tuesday the 17th
Here’s a few spots to grab a Fasnacht:
Lafayette Fire Company @LFC limited quanities support cancer prevention
The Wandering Donut Lancaster @Mt Joy Gift & Thirft til sold out
Bird-in-Hand Bakery - drive-thru style with tents buck fifty for one
W Donuts @Akron or Dtown Lanc one, three, or half doz
Ric’s Bread @Market plain, powered sug, or cinn sug
Achenbachs in Leola and grab a long john to keep it company
Pancake Supper @St John’s Episcopal Church 530p if the fasnachts sell out
Wednesday the 18th
Home to Your Heart sound meditation w/Flying Cloud Sound 12p ken’s bliss
Comedian Alex Cureau @Phantom by POV Comedy 8-11p 21+ jokes in the ‘ville
Lancaster Twp Police Blood Drive 2-7p help cops earn bleed blue challenge plaque
Sopranos Trivia @Marion Court Room 7-9p (& wing night) paulie walnuts
Bad Art Club @Lanc Public Library 6-8p come mess up
Thursday the 19th
Daughters of the Dust (1991) Philosophy Drinks Film w/Dennis @ Zoetropolis 630p details on PDF 250 series
Comedian Adrienne Iapalucci @West Art 8-930p Netflix’s the dark queen
Mocktails & Meaning: Black History Matters 630-8p w/Tracey have a pink drink
Cultivating Courageous Resisters 4p w/Dr. Mingo on music & media influencing social movements
Friday the 20th
Free Family Movie Night @Covenant UMC Lanc 6-8p light refeshments provided
Lititz Fire & Ice Festival fire shows at 530, 630, 730 and thru the weekend
Afterschool Story w/Author Dan Gill @Pocket Books 4-5p ‘no more chairs’
Line Dance by Future Farmers Assoc @Lamp-Stras HS 6-9p dancin w/brittanie
Saturday the 21st
Jimmy Juice surprise flavor launch @Tellus360 2-10p my guess is ‘kiss me, i’m fizzy’
Inner Currents @Embodied Wisdom Institute 10-1130a breath, sound, & reiki
Puppy Yoga by Lanc Paws & Poses 10-3p hour long cuddles
Lititz Lions Club Chili Cookoff @Lititz ES 11-1p or 130-330p vote for your fav
Popovich Comedy Pet Theater @AMT 3p homeless pet advocate & rescuer
Knit a Cozy Neck Wrap @PA Guild of Craftsmen 10-1:15p should know the basics
The Art of Dream Weaving @The 9 Collective 6-8p dreams in practice
Mosh for the Mammals live music @Joe’s Pizza four bands for the animals
Dungeons n’ Drafts @Meduseld Meadery 1-4p roll for initiative
Creative Release w/Jo Davis Art @The Candy Factory 10-12p bring any art
Stormers Catching Clinic @Penn Med Park 3-5p w/Nate Geesey catcher focused
Sunday 22nd
Magical Drum Circle w/The Love Drums 2-4p Ed’s (not me) been drumming since ‘95
Winter Tree ID Walk w/Ches Bay Alliance 10-12p free but rsvp spot the bark
Healthy Masculinity: Redefining Strength w/YWCA Lanc 1-230p emotional resilience
Kiss The Ground movie w/Alexandria & Wittel Farm 2-430p fresh local grown food
Monday the 23rd
Open Mic w/Henry @Tellus360 drum kit, keyboard, mic provided or your own instrument
Maker Movie Night @Zoetropolis by Snake & Skein 630p romance surprise
Public Skate @Lanc Ice Rink 12-130p 4 & under free, 5 & over $10 + $5 rental skates
Paint your own @The Potteryworks near Central Market 10-6p buy 2 toppers get 1 free
Flight Tour of Lancaster Giveaway
In full honesty, I had too much “dad joke” fun putting this video recap together. If you love late 90’s jams, you know Creed takes us all higher and so does Red Rose Flight Tours.
Red Rose Flight Tours took Mike from Filtertracker and me up last week on a snow-covered tour of Lancaster.
Brendan is the owner who pilots a workhorse Cessna 172 Superhawk for private tours over the rolling farmlands, Central Market, or a cruise over the Susquehanna River. 
Red Rose Flight Tour Giveaway Winners
The Red Rose Flight Tours giveaway is your way to see Lancaster from a whole new viewpoint. Everyone who guessed the length of the Lancaster Airport runway had a chance to win. There were also entries from socials. The correct answer was 6,933 feet. After taking a flight with Brendan, I’m sure he could land on 331 feet, but over a mile would probably be his preference!
The 3 winners of a flight tour are: Kimberly R., Yazzues and Becky P. Check your emails!
Many thanks to Brendan for offering a giveaway with wings
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Much love Loopers.
Making an impact on the next generation with Ripple Hub
Ripple Hub is a “home of the creatives”.
Launched by Lancaster native Alex Colon, it’s impacting young kids and putting real world skills and art directly in their hands.
Growing up Alex had no role models to show him opportunities, resources, or community. So he built what would have served him as a kid. This isn’t learning from a worksheet or textbook. With both in-school and after-school classes, Alex is opening actual pathways for people who create…and even those who didn’t know they can.
Their flagship Ripple Creators Program brings working artists into middle and high schools across Lancaster County and beyond to help students build skills, mentorship, and confidence through doing & creating.
If you’re wondering how you can support the next generation of Lancaster’s local talent, this is a great place to plug in with both your attention and your gifts. Reach out to Alex and connect.
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🌊 Find Ripple in action this week: Stu & Brew event Feb 22nd 2p @ spring house brewery or check out Adjunct Professor Alex at PCAD on Feb 21 10-1p Music Production for 7-10th graders
Where’s Wal’Ed’o?
Cheers to Rosa Rosa for sponsoring the giveway for a combined two weeks.
The winner of a delish pizza pizza from Rosa Rosa is Christina! Check your email for details and an introduction to Angelo. Many thanks to Rosa Rosa for giving away the prize!
👇 Guess this week’s Where’s Wal’Ed’o location below 👇
Where’s Wal’Ed’o in Lancaster? 👆 Click the pic to guess 👆
This week we have a great giveaway x5, just for being a Lanc Looper and taking a swing! Five lucky winners will be selected at random so give it your best guess!
Here’s a clue: Duel friends in the neon dark, win prizes & play Connect4 with a basketball.
As always thanks for staying…in the ‘Loop! -Ed
PS Forward this to someone who’d be interested in knowing on today’s date in history the Bug took over the T as the top best selling car ever, later surpassed by the Corolla…
1. Toyota Corolla (50M)
2. VW Beetle (21.5M) …my 16 y/o dream car
3. Model T (16.5M)
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