Elizabethtown SERVING OUR COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
JUNE 3, 2026
VOL LXVII • NO 17
Berry Big Fun in the Park Celebrating Lancaster
LIFT & LEVEL
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his is a sweet summer tradition filled with delicious strawberry treats, great conversation and a warm community spirit,” said Tony Gibble, describing the LIV-Etown Strawberry Social. “Whether you come for the desserts, the fellowship or simply a relaxing afternoon with friends and neighbors, there’s something for everyone.” The sixth annual Strawberry Social will The LIV-Etown Strawberry Social will feature hands-on fun, including a strawberry be held from 1 to 6 p.m. pie and cupcake eating contest. A 60-foot obstacle bounce house, on Sunday, June 14, at Elizabeth- Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. town Borough Community Park, A variety of food trucks, including sponsored by E lizabethtown Mocha Motion, Tri-County BBQ, Heating and Cooling, will provide 201 S. Mount Joy St. It will feature live music; numerous The Donut Guys and East Coast fun for people of all ages, while a magician and other entertainers games hosted by local organizations, Eatery, will offer tasty treats. A Strawberry Princess will be will also be on-site for the festival. including the Elizabethown Moose “The amphitheater stage will Lodge 596/701; free chocolate- crowned, and The Tatted Toy Guys covered strawberries provided by will host a Candy and Toy Toss. be hosted by DJ Jimmy Jam with Mars Wrigley and Masonic Village Free ice cream will be provided stage entertainment of Elijah and Farm Market; and a pie-eating by Figments in Sprinkles while Esther Myers, E-Dance Center and ExHaLT T Performing Arts contest hosted by Lethea Myers of supplies last.
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A team from Lifecycles participates in a previous year’s Biking for Brittany event.
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Hop on your bike or just come out and enjoy the scenery when Brittany’s Hope hosts the fifth annual Biking for Brittany. The event will take place on Sunday, June 28, with rides beginning and ending at the Star Barn at Stone Gables Estate, 1 Hollinger Lane, Elizabethtown. The first ride will take off at 6:30 a.m., followed by additional starts at 7 and 7:30 a.m. “There are three events to challenge all levels of riders: The Metric Century (62 miles), Mid-Distance (45 miles) and Metric Half Century (34 miles),” said Dana Myers, director of
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More than a decade ago, Fritz Schroeder was paddling on the Conestoga River when he realized something. The now president and CEO of Lancaster Conservancy saw the challenges facing the waterway but also its great potential to become a thriving place for wildlife and recreation. Lancaster Water Week grew out of that experience, and the event will celebrate its 10th anniversary this year from Friday, June 5, through Saturday, June 13. “We have over 60 events hosted by more than 40 partners,” said Avery Van Etten, marketing and communications manager for Lancaster Conservancy. “There are so many events that no matter what you’re interested in, whether it’s paddling or hiking, taking a rain garden workshop, participating in an art event or other activities, there are so many ways for everyone to get involved.” Highlights of Lancaster Water Week include First Friday in downtown Lancaster on June 5, when people can pick up free native plants or seeds and enjoy immersive activities hosted by organizations working in the clean water movement. On Tuesday, June 9, a 10th anniversary event will be held at West Art, 816 Buchanan Ave., Lancaster, from 5 to 8 p.m. “ This is an opportunity to connect with members of our clean water community and enjoy water-themed games, arts and crafts and activities,” Van Etten said. “West Art’s café will be open, and we’ll have a food truck and ice cream. And then around 6:30 p.m. we’ll have a
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