Lampeter-Strasburg OCTOBER 15, 2025
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he Lampeter-Strasburg (L-S) High School marching band is getting its time to shine under the bright lights. T he L ampeter- Strasburg Marching Band (LSMB) Boosters will host a Pennsylvania Marching Band Coalition Festival on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the L-S football stadium, 1616 Rosier Way, Lancaster. Gates will open at 5 p.m. If there is inclement weather, check the band boosters’ website or social media for updates. For more information, go to www.L-Smarchingband.org or Members of the Lampeter-Strasburg marching band perform earlier this year. the boosters’ social media pages on “ When you think about the parade, they’re there to honor the Facebook at “LSMB Boosters” and marching band, everything they veterans. The Halloween parade, Instagram at @LSMBBoosters. do is for everyone else,” said LSMB they’re there to make it more fun Tickets can be ordered in advance Boosters president Carissa Magras. for the kids. Everything they do is through Venmo @LSbandbooster. “Like, the football games, they’re for everyone else, to make everyVenmo payments and cash will be there to keep the energy up for the one else’s experience is better. accepted at the gate. football players. The Memorial Day They are there for all of these See Band Festival pg 9
Businesses Teaming Up for the “Ticket to Strasburg” Promotion
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Buy a ticket. Enjoy the pride. Strasburg pride, that is. Eleven Strasburg-area businesses have joined forces for a “Ticket to Strasburg” promotion. “‘Ticket to Strasburg’ is an initiative that was put together by the Strasburg Marketing Association, which is a group of local businesses centered around Strasburg,” said
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local businessman Ryan Dagen. “There’s some that are slightly outside of Strasburg, but everyone works together to support one another and promote one another to the Strasburg area, but then also to out-of-town guests.” The ticket book can be purchased at the participating businesses Barebones Bicycle and Fitness, 21 W. Main St., Strasburg; Bespoke Ryan Dagen shows the Ticket Brewing, 226 Gap Road, Ronks; to Strasburg book, a promotion See Ticket to Strasburg pg 2
started by Strasburg businesses. Photo by George Deibel
There are so many great causes in Lancaster County. Locally, there are so many life-affirming nonprofits performing life-altering work. The only thing greater is the generosity of Lancaster County residents. Faithful Give seeks to link those donors and causes and to enhance that great work. “Lancaster County has got to be one of the most generous counties in the nation,” said Dave Kieffer, president of Faithful Give. “I feel like it gives God glory to highlight every way that L ancaster County needs to be served. There are a lot of people here carrying out Jesus’ ministry. It’s about giving your money, but it’s also about giving your time, treasures and talents. Our goal is to connect the donors and the need.” Overseen by an eight-member board, Faithful Give is a county - wide, online g iving extravaganza that also promotes volunteering, committed prayer partnerships and general feelings of altruism. This year’s Faithful Give will be conducted over three days, from midnight on Sunday, Oct. 19, to midnight on Tuesday, Oct. 21. Contributors to Faithful Give can donate to a general fund or designate their donations to specific participating causes or nonprofits. Donations to Faithful Give can be made by credit card, electronic fund transfer or e-check at https://faithfulgive.org/ donate-sponsor. See Faithful Give pg 3
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