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🌱 Which Lancaster County senior fair offers the services you need most?
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Hey there, Lancaster! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Lancaster County senior fair offers the services you need most?
- Which Lancaster voices will tackle elections and democracy at this conference?
- How worried should Lancaster County families be about this measles surge?
Also on today's calendar: House of Heavy and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Humid with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 85, low: 72.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, a t-storm; hot, with a high of 90 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. State lawmakers to host senior fairs in northern Lancaster County in September (lancasteronline.com) — If you're a senior in northern Lancaster County, two free September fairs will connect you with health screenings, fall-risk checks, and local resource agencies. Sen. James Malone's Manheim event requires no registration, while Rep. Tom Jones' Mount Joy expo asks residents 50 and older to sign up online. Both gatherings focus on services, wellness, and practical support for older adults. 
2. Millersville University to host daylong democracy conference to highlight importance of elections, civic work (lancasteronline.com) — Millersville University is convening a full-day democracy conference Sept. 15 at the Ware Center in downtown Lancaster, bringing together local officials, educators, and civic groups. Panels will explore elections, civic education, the Constitution, and gerrymandering, with appearances by state and county leaders. Residents can register online, with students and teachers attending free and the public paying a modest fee covering meals.
3. Lancaster County vaccine clinic sees surge amid measles outbreak (wgal.com) — Lancaster County is facing a serious measles outbreak, with nearly half of Pennsylvania's cases occurring here and vaccine clinics quickly filling up. Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health is expanding ChildProtect and pop-up MMR clinics, especially serving Amish and Mennonite residents, while stressing that cases span all backgrounds. Locals are urged to check their vaccination status with their doctor or the Health Department.
4. Music For Everyone Brings Music Education and Community Connections to Lancaster County (witf.org) — Lancaster County's own Music For Everyone is working to make music education and community performances accessible to residents of all ages and backgrounds. A recent WITF Spark segment highlights the MFE chorus, its local roots, and how programs support schools as arts funding tightens. Listeners can learn how the nonprofit uses music to strengthen community connections here at home.
5. Warrington woman wanted on 2022 theft warrant after reportedly escaping Lancaster hospital (centralbucksnews.com) — Police say a Warrington woman wanted in a 2022 stolen vehicle case recently left Lancaster General Hospital before she could be taken into custody and may still be in Lancaster County, possibly around Grant Street in Ephrata. Authorities emphasize she is presumed innocent but are asking anyone in the Lancaster area with information on her whereabouts to contact Warrington Township Police.
📸 Around Lancaster
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lancaster
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★ Featured events ★
- Get The Led Out →
American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster
8:00 pm
Friday September 11
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Other local events
- LAF Lafayette Gear Kick Off
Lancaster SD Lancaster, PA 17602 - LAF SCO meeting and Donuts with Grown Ups
Lancaster SD Lancaster, PA 17602
4:00 pm - HAML FTO Meeting
Lancaster SD Lancaster, PA 17602
5:30 pm - 3653120 - Picture Day →
Landis Run Intermediate School 25 BlueStreak Blvd Lancaster, PA 17601
7:00 am - House of Heavy →
Tellus 360, 24 E King St, Lancaster
7:00 pm - Lancaster Country Music Fest →
Buchanan Park, 901 Buchanan Ave, Lancaster
12:00 pm - Lancaster County Music Fest →
Buchanan Park, 901 Buchanan Ave, Lancaster
12:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
📣 Lancaster Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- County Commissioners' Work Session →
Lancaster County, PA Calendar, 150 North Queen Street, Lancaster
10:00 am - Park and Recreation Board Meeting →
West Lampeter Township Police - 852 Village Road P O Box 237 Lampeter PA 17537
7:00 pm - LAF Lafayette Gear Kick Off
Lancaster SD Lancaster, PA 17602 - Commissioners' Board Meeting →
Lancaster County, PA Calendar, 150 North Queen Street, Lancaster
9:15 am
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi neighbors , I'm looking for part time job where I can bring my 2 months old baby.
Please contact me if you have any opportunities for me. I have been working as manager assistant for hotel, admin assistant for tax office, customer… (Nextdoor West Side Lancaster) - When I returned home from one of Lancaster's duplicate bridge games, I asked a neighborhood child, How's school going this year?
His reply was "Second grade is a lot harder than first!" We think we have have it rough. (Nextdoor Old School Lane Hills)
- Franklin & Marshall College posted a job opening for Director of Housing - Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster. Apply here.
- Aspen Dental posted a job opening for Dental Office Manager in Lancaster. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lancaster here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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