Good morning, Lancaster County.
ExtraGive is just over five weeks away, and one of this year's participants is looking for a Lancaster partner.
Plus a dog circus, apple dumplings and a bat walk.
In today's Lancaster Local:
An animal-protection nonprofit is joining ExtraGive and wants a local matching gift
A dog circus with frisbee tricks and dog dancing at the Ware Center on Saturday
Apple dumplings and hayrides at the AppleUmpkin Festival in Adamstown, free
A $2 bat walk for grown-ups at the county parks' Environmental Center
COMMUNITY NEWS
Humane Action Pennsylvania is joining ExtraGive.
Humane Action Pennsylvania (HAP), a nonprofit that works to advance protections for animals across the state, will take part in Lancaster County's ExtraGive on Friday, November 20.
Many people think of animal nonprofits mainly as shelters and rescues.
HAP says its focus is broader: humane education, community outreach and advocacy aimed at the larger systems that affect animals.
This year, HAP says, it is using ExtraGive to build connections with Lancaster-area businesses and community members who want to support animal protection.
Local businesses can take part, HAP says, through matching gifts, fundraising partnerships or customer promotions, or simply by helping spread the word.
HAP is also looking for a Lancaster-area individual or business to provide a matching gift for its ExtraGive campaign.
The group is based in Pittsburgh, and its ExtraGive page lists a $1,000 goal.
ExtraGive is Lancaster County's one-day celebration of giving, now in its 15th year.
Since 2012, according to ExtraGive, 40,000 donors have raised more than $120 million for more than 500 organizations.
EVENTS
🎤 501 Live Open Mic Night — Lititz Shirt Factory, 5 Juniper Lane, Lititz.
Thursday, October 15, 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. Free; donations welcome.
On the third Thursday of the month, the Shirt Factory stage is open to anyone who wants to show off their musical talent.
⛵ Boat House Row: A Yacht Rock Experience — Tellus360, 24 East King Street, Lancaster.
Friday, October 16. Doors 7:00 p.m., show 8:00 p.m.
A night of the smooth soft rock of the late '70s and early '80s, the genre of Hall & Oates, Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins and Steely Dan.
Advance general admission standing tickets are $39.19, including fees.
21 and up.
🍎 AppleUmpkin Fall Festival — 300 W. Main Street, Adamstown.
Saturday, October 17, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Free admission and free parking.
A full day of handcrafted goods from local artisans, fresh apple dumplings, hayrides through the park, live entertainment and family activities.
Every vendor booth visited and apple dumpling purchased helps support future community programs and events hosted by Adamstown Community Days, a nonprofit.
🐕 Cirque du Canines — Steinman Hall, The Ware Center, 42 N. Prince Street, Lancaster.
Saturday, October 17. Doors 2:30 p.m., show 3:00 p.m.
A dog circus onstage, from former Ringling touring performer Gail Mirabella and longtime trick dog performer Michelle Harrell: frisbee tricks, high jumps, dog dancing and agility, comedy, music and even a live dog painting.
Come at 2:00 p.m. for free kids' activities and crafts, plus a visit from the Lancaster Kennel Club and its dogs.
The Ware Center is also collecting new, unopened dog toys and treats for the local SPCA and the Pet Pantry.
Adults $15, students $10.
🦇 Adult-Only Bat Walk — Lancaster County Parks Environmental Center, One Nature's Way, Lancaster.
Meet at the forebay.
Sunday, October 18, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Naturalist Karen Waltemyer, who trained through Bat Conservation International, leads a walk with equipment that lets you hear and identify bats flying nearby, and explains why bats are a keystone species.
$2 per person, ages 18 and up.
Register and prepay by noon on Friday, October 16, online or at 717-295-2055.
🌸 Flower Collage Workshop — Horst Arts, 17 North Main Street, Manheim.
Tuesday, October 20, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Professional collage artist Katherine Horst teaches her "painting with paper" method.
Using found papers, handmade papers, recycled books, magazines and fabrics, you'll build a flower image on a 9-by-12-inch cradled board and leave with your own piece of collage art.
You're welcome to bring your own papers and pictures of your favorite flowers.
Tickets are $44.52 on Eventbrite.
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Mostly sunny today, with patchy fog before 9:00 a.m. and a high near 81.
Tonight is mostly clear and down around 65.
Wednesday is mostly sunny and 82, and Thursday is partly sunny and 70, with a slight chance of showers after 2:00 p.m.
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— The Lancaster Local