Lampeter-Strasburg JANUARY 28, 2026
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Two adorable groundhogs. The second day of February. Two predictions. Two functions. Acorn Acres Wildlife Rehabilitation will celebrate Groundhog Day with a pair of parties. The organization’s “chief chuck,” Elliott, will make his official prognostication during a get-together on Monday, Feb. 2, at Conestoga
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Strike up the bands. Lampeter-Strasburg (L-S) High School will host the LancasterLebanon Music Educators Association County Band South Festival on Saturday, Jan. 31. L-S will have the opportunity to showcase its venue and several of its musicians. The high school and middle school bands will rehearse from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. A concert open to the public will be held at 4 p.m. in the Lampeter-Strasburg High School Performing Arts Center, 1640 Book Road, Lancaster. There is an admission fee. Cash, credit cards, and debit cards will be accepted at the door. The high school band will be conducted by Chris Devona of James Madison University, and the middle school band will be conducted by Matthew Ceresini of Hempfield High School. The middle school band will take the stage first, followed by the high school band. “Each band will play five pieces of music,” said L-S band director Larry Royer, who is serving as one of the host directors along with Brian Bartch of Lancaster County Christian School. Royer relishes the opportunity to host the big event. “If you asked me on the day of the festival, I’d say it was great,” he joked. “It’s a lot of work, but it’s worth it. It’s a chance to show off our school a little bit, and people will be entertained by some of the best talent in Lancaster County.” Thirty-one musicians from the L-S School District were selected to participate in the festival. See Festival pg 3
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s Eddie Cochran sang, “There ain’t no cure for the summertime blues,” but Patricia Keller stated that the Lancaster County Art Association (LCAA) has a remedy for the “winter blahs.” The LCAA , located at 149 Precision Ave., Strasburg, will hold a variety of classes for both experienced and aspiring artists. There is a fee for the classes; LCAA members will receive a discount. Participants must register, with the deadline a week before the particular class is slated to start. Anyone who does not register a week in advance but wishes to take the class can call the LCAA at 717-687-7061 to Patricia Keller (left) and Carol Herr show one of Herr’s works that is in the find out if there is space avail- Winter Membership Show. Photo by George Deibel able. To register, go to www.lcaa wanted to take an art class to lot of these are beginner (courses), expand on their talents,” Keller and it really can be a good way for online.org. “A lot of people have always said. “Here’s a chance to do that. A someone who is experienced to Check Out Our Sliced Deli Meats & Prepared Fo od Section! s
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