Good morning, Lancaster County.
This morning, the Adamstown Area Library cuts the ribbon on a new patio made possible by its Friends group.
Plus bluegrass in Bird-in-Hand, a full-moon walk in Central Park and an evening on Amish weddings.
In today's Lancaster Local:
Adamstown's library opens its new back patio this morning
A Lancaster County bluegrass band plays one night in Bird-in-Hand
A walk under the full Hunter's Moon in Central Park
A talk on Amish weddings, with 60 wedding dress fragments on display
COMMUNITY NEWS
Thanks to the library's Friends, Adamstown has a new patio. The ribbon cutting is this morning.
The Adamstown Area Library, at 110 West Main Street in Adamstown, has a new back patio.
The official ribbon cutting is this morning, Tuesday, October 20, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
The patio was made possible by a donation from the Friends of the Adamstown Area Library, with support from the Northern Lancaster County Chamber of Commerce. "Come see the finished space and help us celebrate!" the library says.
It's also Friends of the Library Week, October 19 through 23.
The library is marking it with treats including grilled cheese and tomato soup, cookies and tea, pancakes, smoothies, and fresh salsa with chips.
The library calendar has the daily details and timing.
The Friends group was founded in 1990 by the Adamstown Woman's Club to raise money for the library.
It says it donated $864,317 to the library between 1996 and 2022, and its main fundraisers are its annual book sale, basket bingo, and the annual Bucks for Books dinner and auction.
In 2016, it gave $100,000 to kick-start the capital campaign for the new library.
According to the Library System of Lancaster County, the library was founded in the mid-1940s by the Adamstown Woman's Club, with about 100 books, and was first housed in a chicken coop.
If you stop by today, the Friends' used-book sale runs from 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the community room.
The library is open until 7:00 p.m. Its number is (717) 484-4200.
EVENTS
🪕 Hammer Creek Bluegrass — Bird-in-Hand Stage, 2760 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand.
Friday, October 23, 7:00 p.m. One show only.
A Lancaster County band, formed in 2020, that plays traditional bluegrass and honors pioneers like Flatt & Scruggs, the Stanley Brothers and Bill Monroe.
They've been nominated three times for the Central Pennsylvania Music Award for Best Bluegrass Band.
Show-only tickets are $28 for adults and $15 for children.
Buy one adult ticket and get one free with promo code HCBOGO. Tickets: (717) 768-1568.
🎃 Fall Community Farm — Heritage Creek Farm & Education Center, 2126 Rissermill Road, Mount Joy.
Saturday, October 24, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Free.
Once each season, this farm opens to the public for a free event and a chance to learn about agriculture.
Visitors can explore the farm, try hands-on activities and experience the rhythms of the season.
This one includes a Pumpkin Cottage Showcase.
💃 Social Dance: English Country Dance — Rock Ford Barn, Historic Rock Ford, 881 Rockford Road, Lancaster.
Sunday, October 25, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
English Country Dance is a centuries-old dance form, probably best recognized today as the style in many Jane Austen film adaptations.
A caller teaches and prompts each dance, and no experience is needed.
You don't need a partner, either, since you'll change partners throughout.
Wear flat-soled shoes and bring water.
$5 for ages 12 and up, and free for under 12.
All ages are welcome, but it's recommended for ages 7 and up.
🚶 Lititz CROP Hunger Walk — Lititz Church of the Brethren, 300 West Orange Street, Lititz.
Sunday, October 25. Registration at 2:00 p.m., send-off at 2:30 p.m.
Walk a 1-mile or 3-mile route through Lititz, then come back to the church for snacks.
A quarter of the money raised stays local with the Warwick Community Hub.
Local faith communities and individuals have taken part in the Lititz walk for 45 years, and this year's goal is $5,500.
Individuals, church groups and other organizations are welcome.
🌕 Full Moon Walk: The Hunter's Moon — Lancaster County Central Park, Muhlenberg Parking Area, 548 Golf Road, Lancaster.
Monday, October 26, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Take a walk under the full Hunter's Moon along a field, a creek and the native wildflower meadow.
Senior park naturalist Lisa J. Sanchez leads the way and teaches you about what you're hearing and seeing.
All ages.
$2 per person.
Register and prepay by noon on Friday, October 23, online or at (717) 295-2055.
🎃 Lititz Lions Halloween Parade — Main Street, Lititz.
Monday, October 26, 7:00 p.m.
The Lititz Lions Club's Halloween parade steps off at Locust Street, heads west on Main Street and disbands at the fountain at Broad Street.
Free to the public.
📖 Author Talk: Amish Weddings — Mennonite Life Community Room, 2215 Millstream Road, Lancaster.
Thursday, October 29, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Beth Oberholtzer, author of Amish Weddings: From Courtship to Celebration, talks about the book, with time for questions.
The book introduces real Amish couples in Lancaster County and the inner workings of a daylong wedding.
The evening also features a temporary exhibit of 60 Amish wedding dress fragments dating from 1928 to 1953, many with handwritten notes identifying the bride and her wedding date.
Free, but registration is required.
🥧 Pennsylvania Dutch Food Traditions with William Woys Weaver — Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum, 2451 Kissel Hill Road, Lancaster.
Friday, October 30, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Part of Landis Valley's America 250 Lecture Series.
Food historian William Woys Weaver gives an illustrated talk tracing Pennsylvania Dutch foodways from the colonial period through today, and their lasting influence on American cuisine.
Light refreshments are included.
$10, and free for Landis Valley Associates members.
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