Susquehanna Style July 2024

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Your go-to glamping guide

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SHOP IN STYLE

Take your hikes, and style, to new heights this summer

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LIVE WELL

How to stay hydrated, healthy and happy this season

PEOPLE & PLACES

Meet the local family that puts the fun in Funland

ON THE COVER

"Genius of Liberty" atop the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Penn Square, Lancaster.

Read more on page 36.

FOODIE FINDS

The local coffee shop serving coffee and beyond

DISH IT UP

Refreshing summer dishes to beat the summer heat

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STYLE SCENE

Photos from the 2024 Sunflower Gala held at the West Shore Country Club

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FIVE THINGS

Five places to catch live music locally

LEBANON LOVE

Plan your next daycation (or staycation) to this local gem

BEST OF LANCASTER & LEBANON

This year's Best Of Winners for Lancaster and Lebanon Counties

Photography by Timothy Carbaugh Jr

A Lot to Love in Lancaster and Lebanon Counties

It’s that exciting and anticipated time of year again when our Best Of campaign is in full swing! June was our Best Of Dauphin and Cumberland Counties issue, and this month, we’re celebrating the Best Of Lancaster and Lebanon Counties!

We’d like to begin by taking a moment to thank YOU, the reader, for your participation in voting for the best businesses and professionals in the Lancaster and Lebanon regions. These counties encompass a lot of residents and establishments—and we had a LOT of votes—so being recognized as Best Of in the region speaks volumes to the caliber of this year’s winners.

A big thank-you also goes out to all of the businesses in Lancaster and Lebanon counties. Each of you contribute to the culture and connectivity in our communities. Whether it’s a product or service you offer, we so very much appreciate all you provide for your (and our) communities! And as a local lifestyle magazine, we orchestrate this campaign to help support you.

Katy Shero Editor | kshero@susquehannastyle.com

Now, the moment you’ve been waiting for … turn to page 36 to see our Best Of Lancaster and Lebanon Counties 2024 winners.

But don’t close the magazine just yet! There’s even more to learn about and love in this issue. July is also our summer fun issue—and there’s lots of fun to be had in the Susquehanna Valley.

On page 28, plan a daycation, or even a staycation, in the Lebanon region with our guide to an abundance of restaurants, outdoor recreation and historical activities the Lebanon Valley has to offer.

For more fun, flip to page 56 for five places around the area to catch live music and concerts all summer long. And speaking of fun, turn to page 12 to learn the story of the local family behind Funland, Rehoboth Beach’s famous and beloved amusement park. (There’s a good chance you or someone you know has visited here!)

However, with summer fun comes the summer heat. Luckily, on page, 23, you’ll find refreshing, and delicious, recipe options to keep you hydrated while you’re on the go, and learn even more ways to keep “hydration happy” on page 11. We hope you take some time this month to check out the Best Of winners and try your own local daycation!

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KAYAKING IN THE VALLEY

Blogger Deb Lynch explores a classic summer pastime, kayaking

FOURTH OF JULY BBQ FINDS

Try these local favorite BBQ restaurants to enjoy BBQ without the work at home

SWEDISH DEATH CLEANING

Professional organizer Mara Clements shares the method to purge your house with intention and love

SUMMERTIME SNACKING

Quick, easy and delicious kid-friendly summer treats for your family (and you)

CLASSIC FUN

Read more on page 12.

Lifestyle

The local family behind Rehoboth Beach's iconic Funland.

PHOTO COURTESY OF MARIE DEFORREST

Glam(p)orous GETAWAY

This past April, we featured three incredible glamping opportunities across the Susquehanna Valley to get out and explore our state’s abundance of outdoor activities and recreation. Recently, we had the privilege to spend a night under the stars, firsthand, at one of our featured glampsites, Airydale Retreat, in Huntingdon County—and now, we’re sharing what we learned from our own glamping getaway!

BY KATY SHERO

THE SITE

Cozy string lights strung among trees create a warm and welcoming invitation to the entrance of the glampsite where we stayed, Towhee 1. The site, one of six accommodation options available at Airydale, is a roomy 14’ x 16’ canvas tent with a covered front porch. Inside, we were greeted by a spacious bed (with a heated blanket, much needed if you’re glamping in early spring or on a chilly night!), an intimate dining table set, outlets for charging devices and a Buddy heater.

Outside of our tent was a homey wooden porch where we sat in the morning and watched the sun rise, as well as the camp cook stove and cooking utensils we used to make a light breakfast for the day. During the night of our stay, we used the provided firewood and fire starters to make a fire in the pit on our site, and we were able to make a very yummy, and classic, camping treat: s’mores! A private bathroom and outdoor heated shower were located just a short walk from our site—though there are site options available with a bathroom located inside, and an indoor kitchenette as well.

Glampsite Towhee 1

THE SCENERY

My favorite part of the experience was the simple yet magical feeling of waking up in the morning to the crisp smells of trees and forest air, and the sounds of chirping birds and wildlife.

With Airydale being nestled right in the mountains of Kishacoquillas Valley, you’re guaranteed to hear—and spot—a variety of birds, insects and wild animals. Our site was just a 20-minute drive away from Hawn’s Overlook and Ridenour Overlook, two very picturesque hikes with scenic points that offer views over Raystown Lake. We indeed did hike these trails, and though getting to the top required a bit of exertion, the view was absolutely worth the hike (and I’d much recommend it if you’re planning your own trip here). Aside from hiking trails, there’s plenty of options for mountain biking, kayaking, fishing and swimming in the entire Raystown Lake area. And if you’re not feeling up to an outdoor excursion, we had an equally fun time driving around and window-shopping all the beautiful cabins and lake houses.

THE SUGGESTIONS

If you’re even slightly considering a glamping trip for your next vacation, go for it! I can’t emphasize enough how enjoyable, but also relaxing, our stay at Airydale was. Some vacations are for endless adventuring, exploring and being active. Other vacations are for taking a break from the hustle, allowing yourself to breathe, and de-stressing. A glamping getaway like Airydale is the best of both of these worlds. For a tasty meal, try a local favorite, Boxer’s Cafe. Located in the cute and quaint downtown of Huntingdon, about a 15-minute drive from the glampsite, Boxer’s Cafe includes a bar and live music as well.

GLAMPING PACKING LIST

Be prepared for your next glamping adventure with these essentials!

Clothes + Accessories:

☐ Cozy PJs

☐ Jacket/Hoodie (layers)

☐ Hiking Clothes

☐ Wool Socks, Extra Socks (for hiking and rain)

☐ Raincoat

☐ Sneakers + Hiking Boots

☐ Sunglasses, Hat/Visor

☐ Swimsuit

Toiletries:

☐ Toothbrush + Paste

☐ Deodorant

☐ Shampoo + Conditioner

☐ Hairstyling Tools

☐ Makeup

☐ Medications

Other Essentials:

☐ Bug Spray + Sunscreen

☐ Flashlight

☐ First Aid Kit

☐ Food + Drinks

☐ S’mores Ingredients

☐ Blankets

☐ Phone Chargers

☐ Portable Charger + Speaker

☐ Book/Reading Materials

☐ Outdoor Games

We also tried, and loved, Standing Stone Coffee Company. I had an iced lavender chai latte—for my lavender lovers, this alone is worth coming to Huntingdon for. There’s plenty of other dining options in downtown Huntingdon, too, or closer to Raystown Lake, and I also suggest stopping at a grocery store to get s’mores ingredients and to take advantage of the firewood and kitchenette at your glampsite! For nature activities and hiking, I suggest trying Hawn’s Overlook and Ridenour Overlook, where you’ll also get the perfect picture for your social media. Though we personally didn’t do any activities in the lake itself, as it was a bit too chilly and we had limited time, I would suggest a boat or kayak rental, or a trip to the caves at Lincoln Caverns, less than 10 minutes from downtown Huntingdon, and 20 minutes from Airydale, by car.

Boxer’s Cafe

Raystown Lake

AN ELEVATED

Adventure

TAKE YOUR SUMMER HIKES—AND STYLE— TO THE NEXT LEVEL

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4. Nocs Standard Issue Waterproof Binoculars (Glacial Blue), $95

5. Oboz Cottonwood Low B-DRY Waterproof Hiking Shoes (Acorn), $155

6. 24 oz Hydro Flask Standard Mouth w/ Flex Straw Cap, $39.95

7. Cotopaxi Women’s Muevo Tank (Cream), $65

8. Cotopaxi Women’s Cambio Short (Sangria), $70

9. Cotopaxi Kapai 1.5L Hip Pack–Del Día, $28

10. OluKai Wailuku Shoes (Peach/Swell), $130

Hydration Happy

GET YOUR SUMMERTIME HYDRATING FIX,

WATER OR NOT

Summer is prime time for dehydration, but can you really stand another sip from that hulking water bottle weighing down your tote bag?

Good news. You have choices. Water is still the go-to hydrator, but with these expert tips on drinking—and eating—outside the bottle, you can take the drag out of hydrating.

Water, Water

Yes, reach for water first. It’s free, and it’s hydrating. Our needs differ by weight, gender and exertion. Drink one-half ounce to one ounce per pound of body weight per day, says Dr. Brendan Tanner, WellSpan Urgent Care. He recommends getting a clear bottle and calculating how many bottles you should drink every day. Make it a routine, perhaps finishing a bottle by lunchtime, and watch your progress. “It’s all about that positive reinforcement and achieving a very easy goal,” Tanner says.

Don’t Be Thirsty

The best time to hydrate is before you get thirsty. It’s especially important when fun in the sun is on the calendar. Mowing the lawn, playing softball at the company picnic, or doing a fun run? Start hydrating the night before. Replenish during exertion with the CDC-recommended eight ounces of water every 15 to 20 minutes. When you’re done, keep sipping.

Power Up

Save the sports drinks for sweat-inducing workouts and play, to replace the electrolytes that sweat is pulling out of your bloodstream. Even better, choose coconut water, for all the hydration with half the sugar.

Coffee Klatch

Surprise! Coffee and tea are not the powerful diuretics we once believed, according to Tanner. Adults should limit coffee intake to 400 milligrams a day, the FDA says. Unfortunately, 400 milligrams equals less than one eight-ounce cup. Boo, FDA. But for hydration purposes, your coffee intake is a gain.

BY DIANE MCCORMICK

Seltzer Solution

Hydration-wise, flavored seltzers are “on the positive side,” Tanner says. “It’s just water. The carbon dioxide won’t matter.”

Fruitful Delights

If it slurps, it’s high in water content. Load your cookout plate with strawberries, cantaloupe, oranges and watermelon (which, after all, has “water” in its name). Sneak some hydration into the kids by helping them make fruit pops.

Veggie Fix

Celery. Cucumbers. Zucchini. Bell peppers. The crisp veggies that add crunch to our summertime meals are high in water content. Cauliflower is another hydrating choice. Shred it up as a substitute for calorie-loaded, nonhydrating grains.

Go Green

Get your greens in blended smoothies, using spinach, kale or celery with fruit for a hydration lift that’s a lot less boring than plain water. Looking for another creative green option? Load your burger with extra leafy greens. Lettuce comes with a weight-loss bonus because the combination of water and fiber fills you up with fewer calories.

Got Milk?

Skim milk doesn’t only pump up your muscles and bones with calcium and vitamins; it also replenishes hydration because it’s 91% water. Cottage cheese is another delicious and nutritious dairy option that hydrates.

Plainly Yogurt

Yogurt offers water and nutrients in one convenient package, but “plain” is the key word. Skip the added sugars found in flavored yogurt. Instead, add fresh fruit to plain yogurt for a quenching treat.

Broths and Soups

Who says soups are only for winter? A low-sodium broth or soup fills you up while delivering hydration.

Throw Shade

Sweat creates a barrier to hydration loss. You dehydrate when it evaporates too quickly. Keep your skin moist and your body temperature down by finding the shelter of a shady tree, pavilion or umbrella.

Get Misty

Dance under the misting stations at music festivals and theme parks. They create a sort of artificial sweat that slows dehydration by adding moisture to your skin.

Caregiver Alert

The elderly and children are especially susceptible to dehydration, but they can’t always tell you that they’re thirsty, and they might not be able to get drinks for themselves. Watch for symptoms, including disorientation, dizziness and UTIs. Remind them often to sip their liquids, and keep water or juice within reach. And did you know that children and the elderly sometimes misread thirst for hunger? If your little one or aging parent says they’re hungry even though they just ate, give them a drink first. “Wait a few minutes and see if that feeling goes away,” Tanner says.

It’s All About FUN for This Family

THE STORY BEHIND THE LOCAL FAMILY THAT’S BROUGHT FUN TO THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE

BY DEBORAH LYNCH | PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARIE DEFORREST

Those looking for the Fountain of Youth should consider a trip to the Delaware Shore— more specifically a trip to Funland on the boardwalk at Rehoboth Beach, a family-owned business now in its G4, or fourth generation, of management.

The Fasnacht family of Hershey, which includes patriarch brothers Al and Don Fasnacht, 95 and 92 years old, has owned and operated Funland since 1962, when Al and Don’s parents—Big Al and Sis— began running it while Al and Don continued to run Willow Mill Park in Mechanicsburg for a few more years.

Since 1967, Al and Don and their wives, children and now grandchildren—including members of the Fasnacht, Henschke, Curry, Ginder, Hendricks, Darr and Golaszewki families—have been have been overseeing every aspect of fun at their amusement park.

Recent studies have found that remaining active and keeping human connections help to determine long-term happiness and health. Mix that with rides, games, squeals of delight, and sunup to sundown fun, and you have the perfect recipe for a happy life.

“It was a magical childhood,” says G4 Lauren Fasnacht Golaszewski, Al’s granddaughter.

“To be at the beach every day with your family running around an amusement park—it doesn’t get any better than that. … You really felt a sense of purpose and place that you were a part of something big that meant something to people.”

Lauren and her husband, Greg Golaszewski, are now part of the G4 running Funland with their parents, grandparents and children alongside them. Al, who was inducted into the Pennsylvania Amusement Parks and Attractions Hall of Fame in 2019, still spends May through mid-September in Rehoboth, breaking down boxes, mingling with customers and sitting on a bench on the boardwalk. Don is a phone call away for troubleshooting consults about ride maintenance, for which he holds superpowers.

Each family member seems to have an area of expertise, but everyone comes together when needed to make things run smoothly. “We form task forces of family members who are interested in helping to decide things,” Lauren says.

“Everybody has their job to do, but … nobody walks by somebody else who needs help,” says Barb Fasnacht, Lauren’s mother. “When everybody’s making decisions, they’re making decisions for the betterment of the park.”

Affordable Fun

Although ride ticket prices have always stayed low, this season, due to increased labor, maintenance, parts and prize costs, they will increase to 75 cents per ticket with discounts for 50 tickets at $33 (66 cents each), and 100 tickets for $55 (55 cents each). Kiddie rides cost just one ticket, while some of the bigger rides like the Haunted Mansion cost six tickets to ride. The newest ride in the park is the Free Spin, which replaced the Free Fall in 2017. In 2023, new bumper cars replaced the old ones.

This season, the park’s most popular game, The Derby Race, gets an upgrade, and a new Duck Pond game has been added. Neil Fasnacht (Al’s son, Barb’s husband, and Lauren’s dad) is the game wizard at Funland, picking fan favorites and making it easy to win the popular plush prizes that bring so many smiles.

Funland was also known for staying open until the customers went home. Covid changed the routine, and now Funland has more set hours. During peak season between June 8 and August 24, games are open 10 a.m.-11 p.m. and rides 1-10:30 p.m.

Amusing Purchase

In 1956, the Fasnacht family purchased Willow Mill Park, a picnic park on the Conodoguinet Creek in Mechanicsburg. It had a few rides, food stands, an arcade, concessions and games. In 1961, before their kids went back to school, the family decided to spend a few days at Indian River Inlet in Delaware. They went to Sport Center on the Rehoboth boardwalk to check out the newest ride, the Helicopter, something they were interested in for Willow Mill.

They spoke with the owner about the ride, only to have him ask if they wanted to buy Sport Center. Initially, Al told him that they already operated one headache and didn't need another one. Big Al agreed, but by the next morning, both had

changed their minds. They set a closing date to buy Sport Center, but the week before it arrived in March of 1962, the Great Atlantic Storm battered the coast and destroyed the boardwalk. Although its doors and floors were gone, and it had sunk about 19 inches, Sport Center’s two-story building survived, and the Fasnachts decided to continue with the purchase.

“I think we made the right decision, obviously,” G2 Neil Fasnacht says with a laugh. That right decision being the Funland people know and love today.

The family sold Willow Mill Park in 1967, devoting themselves solely to Funland. Willow Mill Park operated until the early 1990s and is now an 18-acre community park owned by Silver Spring Township.

Local Fun, Too

Neighborhood kids who grew up near the Fasnacht families could point to their annual block party as one of their favorite days of the year, as Neil would bring games and prizes from Funland to fuel the fun in Hershey, too.

Throughout the years, the Fasnacht family has been generous in the local community with involvement in the Hershey and Hummelstown Food Banks, Hershey History Center, their church and other charitable organizations. Many Fasnachts were involved with the Boy Scouts, and the family in general has “a strong sense of service.”

“In the offseason, we have time to give and service is a big part of that,” Barb says

Labor of Love

As the business has grown, so has the labor force. High school and college students—some from the Rehoboth area—have always fueled the workforce, but so do international students. More than 150 seasonal workers will be hired this summer.

Chris Lindsley, who worked at Funland from 1980 to 1985, answered the call for help postCovid to come back and work for two nights when they were short-staffed. “It was a lot harder than it was 35 years ago,” he says with a laugh. Lindsley says he thinks of the Fasnachts as his own family.

“I learned so much from Al and his family and loved working there," he says. In 2019, he wrote and published a book about Funland, "Land of Fun." It includes all of the history and many stories from the family along with tributes called “My Funland Story” from many faithful patrons.

With the philosophy that “you don’t work for us, you work with us,” and where grandchildren— the G5s—can run around with their grandparents and great-grandfather every day, this business is truly unique. Family members break every morning at 10:30 for coffee before the afternoon crowds come in. “Someone makes coffee, we talk, we sit outside on benches and visit. Kids run around the jungle,” Lauren says. It’s a fun land, indeed.

Al Fasnacht, 95

Eat & Drink

REFRESHING RECIPES

Try these delicious and hydrating dishes at your next summer occasion.

Read more on page 23.

Beans & Jeans

DENIM COFFEE IS WEAVING ITSELF INTO THE FABRIC OF SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY COMMUNITIES

BY KAREN HENDRICKS | PHOTOGRAPHY BY KARLO GESNER

Just like your favorite pair of jeans, coffee is an everyday staple.

And just like durable denim fabric, Denim Coffee’s co-owners are hardworking, and they have a vision of becoming the Susquehanna Valley’s go-to choice of coffee.

“This is our North Star,” says co-owner Matt Ramsay, pointing to the front wall. “Make better coffee” is spelled out in capital letters against the backdrop of Harrisburg’s capitol dome.

While it sounds simple, it’s been a journey more than a dozen years in the making that began with a coffee roaster, a $65,000 loan and a dream.

Barista Beginnings

During his college days at Shippensburg, Ramsay— now 38—was a barista.

“I’d go to other shops, and while most of it was ho-hum coffee, every once in a while, you’d get this amazing cup of coffee,” Ramsay says. “Coffee is 98% water, so I started wondering, ‘What makes this cup so different?’”

It started with the beans, he realized, and how they’re roasted. He began experimenting—roasting coffee beans on a popcorn popper.

Following graduation, and married to his college sweetheart, Kristin, Ramsay moved to Huntingdon to train as a roaster and manage a café. The couple crafted a plan to launch a roasting company of their own back in Shippensburg—with humble beginnings.

“Denim Coffee started in 2011,” says Ramsay, 25 at the time. “My wife and I owned one car, we were living with friends, and we got a $65,000 loan for a coffee roaster.”

The couple grew the business by selling their coffee at farmers markets and coffee shops.

All the while, Ramsay worked in campus ministry. And life’s biggest questions—including faith—he says, often go “hand in hand with coffee.” After all, our nation’s Revolutionary War, he points out, was planned in taverns—public meeting spaces similar to coffeehouses. (He also obtained his degree in secondary history education.)

Speaking of public meeting spaces, Ramsay believes in the power of “third spaces” to create community. He explains, our “first spaces” are our homes and families, while our “second spaces” are workplaces. But third spaces—like coffee shops—are where we find community.

“Even if you go alone, with your laptop, it’s good to be around people,” Ramsay says, “especially those that don’t look like you or talk like you.”

Building Community

A third space is where Ramsay connected with Tony Diehl, 42, who became Denim’s co-owner. Diehl was operating a Shippensburg arts and music hub when the Ramsays approached him about adding their specialty coffee roasts.

“We found out we liked working together,” Diehl says, “and I saw he had the willpower and the energy to make the business work.”

Denim Coffee’s first location opened in Carlisle seven years ago. The birth of the retail business came on the exact day that Diehl’s son was born.

It was also the creation of a new approach to Central Pennsylvania coffeehouses. Denim’s coffee starts with filtered water.

“We dial it in so that it’s not a variable at all the shops”—now five and growing, says Ramsay, with the sixth opening this summer in Lancaster.

Technology is brewed into the business. Denim was one of the first roasters in Pennsylvania to use digital controls. After two years of experimentation, Denim recently debuted flash-chilled coffee—also available to cafés and offices via 5-gallon “kegerators.”

One of the most unique aspects of Denim’s tiny Harrisburg coffee shop relies on basement-level ingenuity. A custom-built walk-in refrigerator in the basement holds the shop’s flash-chilled coffee, milk and kombucha—piped up to the baristas at the touch of a lever.

Baking, coffee roasting and chilling all take place in a former Chambersburg ice factory. Diehl’s partner, Danielle Bailey, is Denim’s head baker.

“She’s really a shining star in the baking industry,” Diehl says. “It’s a small but mighty menu—the best scone, best brownie. And as simple as a blueberry muffin is, it’s the best blueberry muffin there is.”

Carlisle’s menu also includes sandwiches.

Each location has a unique blend of customers. Carlisle’s shop, across from the courthouse, is often visited by newlymarried couples. In Harrisburg, aside Strawberry Square and in the shadow of the Capitol Complex, it’s a “business-forward” crowd, says Kade Surgenor, Denim’s regional manager.

Denim’s successes, she says, are thanks to the shops’ “attention to detail and focus on quality. But the biggest factors are Matt and Tony—when Matt talks about coffee, he has a sparkle in his eye. Honestly, he could do a TED Talk about it.”

Common Threads

Ramsay and Diehl’s goal is to grow Denim Coffee to 10 shops by the end of 2025. At that point, Ramsay can start establishing relationships with coffee farmers.

“I’ve been moved by the inequity in the coffee trade since college,” he says. “While I can’t fix the whole industry, I can help independent farms.”

Denim’s house blend, Common Threads, includes coffee beans from three major coffee-growing continents: Africa, South America, and Central America.

“With roasting, every little detail matters. It’s a lifelong pursuit, and I love that,” Ramsay says. “When people think about Denim, I want them to think about this woven community across the planet—of farmers and all the logistics in between. It’s more than a product—it’s a community.”

Denim Coffee

401 Walnut St, Harrisburg Additional locations in Carlisle, Chambersburg, Dickinson College, Mechanicsburg, Lancaster (coming soon) denimcoffeecompany.com @denimcoffeeharrisburg

So … How Many Cups of Coffee Do You Drink?

“I try to stay around three cups a day,” Denim co-owner Matt Ramsay says. “But when we’re cupping, I taste a lot more.”

“I know my limits,” says Tony Diehl, Denim co-owner. “I do one, maybe two cappuccinos a day.”

“I recently cut myself off, because I was up to eight,” says Kade Surgenor, Denim’s regional manager. “I’m down to one now.” Instead, she’s been drinking a lot more kombucha these days. Denim keeps Chambersburg’s Undone Kombucha on tap, including a sparkling red hibiscus flavor

AUGUST

22ND

6 pm to 10 pm | Hilton Harrisburg One N 2nd St, Harrisburg

Join us for our annual Best of the Susquehanna Valley event celebrating winners from six different counties across the Valley! Enjoy an evening of drinks, dinner, dancing, music and networking as we honor your favorite businesses across the Susquehanna Valley.

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Refreshing Summer Recipes

CHERRY LIME GRANITA

This frozen treat is the perfect dessert to cool off with after a warm summer day!

1½ cups water

¾ cup white granulated sugar

12 oz bag frozen pitted cherries

1/3 cup lime juice

Pinch of salt

Optional Garnishes: Sliced cherries, fresh mint, lime slices or zest

Instructions

1. Combine water and sugar in a saucepan, and heat until sugar is completely dissolved.

2. Allow to cool to room temperature, and then in a high-powered blender, combine sugar water with frozen cherries, lime juice and salt.

3. Place in a deep baking dish, cover and freeze for at least six hours or overnight.

4. After freezing, drag a fork along the mixture to make a granita texture. Scoop and serve.

5. Garnish and enjoy immediately!

Tip

• Try using watermelon, strawberries or raspberries instead of cherries! This recipe is super versatile for all those refreshing seasonal fruits!

Alysha Yoder is the photographer, food stylist, blogger and recipe developer behind A-Yo Kitchen. With a passion for all things food, many of her recipes are inspired by her worldly travels, her many cooking classes abroad and all the veggies and fruits her home gardens produce. She has been a photographer for 15-plus years and previously worked in the corporate food sector for almost 10. She now is a small business owner running her studio, A-Yo Kitchen, out of York, PA, where she serves not only local clients, but those worldwide as well. ayokitchen.com, ayokitchen@gmail.com, @ayokitchen

RECIPES AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY A-YO KITCHEN

HONEY LEMON RAW CARROT SALAD

A quick and easy salad that’s not only refreshing but good for your gut health too!

Dressing

1 Tbsp lemon juice

2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

½ Tbsp honey

½ tsp Dijon mustard

1 Tbsp olive oil

¼ tsp paprika

Salt and cracked pepper to taste

Salad

5 large carrots, peeled and sliced into ribbons (can use peeler)

2 scallions, sliced thin

3 Tbsp toasted slivered almonds

Optional Garnishes: Cracked pepper, fresh parsley, mint or dill

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix together all dressing ingredients until well combined.

2. Peel carrots. Use peeler to cut carrot ribbons.

3. Add carrots to bowl with thinly cut scallions.

4. Toss everything until well combined. Divide among four plates.

5. Top with toasted almonds.

• This recipe works great as a vegetarian side for picnics and cookouts!

Tip

Tip

• This pairs great with fish tacos or pork chops on the grill!

SWEET AND SPICY

PINEAPPLE SALSA

Looking for the perfect sweet and spicy dip for your next cookout? Look no further!

2½ cups finely chopped fresh pineapple

⅓ cup finely chopped red onion

¼ cup finely chopped jalapeno pepper

½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper

1 garlic clove, minced or pressed

½ cup chopped cilantro

Zest of 1 lime

3-4 Tbsp lime juice

½ Tbsp brown sugar

Salt and Tajin to taste

Splash of fish sauce (optional)

Optional Garnish: Chopped cilantro, Tajin

Instructions

1. Juice limes, and add juice to a large bowl. Add onions and garlic. Let sit for 5 minutes.

2. Add the rest of the ingredients, and stir to combine evenly.

3. You can enjoy this right away or let it marinate in the fridge overnight.

Best Urgent Care

Your Guide to Planning a Daycation in the Lebanon Valley

The Susquehanna Valley in its entirety is rich with history, culture, outdoor recreation and delicious dining options. A quieter gem, and maybe even hidden to some, that nestles snugly between Dauphin and Lancaster counties unexpectedly offers all of this and more. That gem is the Lebanon Valley, and this season, we’re encouraging you to take a local daycation and explore this area of Central Pennsylvania that might be a road less traveled, but one worth traveling.

BY KATY SHERO

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Begin your Lebanon Valley daycation with a stop at Ancestor Coffeehouse and Crêperie, either in Cornwall or Palmyra. Grab a freshly roasted coffee, house kombucha or a tea to pair with a savory or sweet crêpe or a breakfast sandwich. Try a unique savory crêpe, like the Pig and Fig—consisting of bacon, brie, fig jam, apples and Olio balsamic glaze—or a sweet one, like Bananas Foster Cheesecake, which has bananas, sweet cream, caramel, honey granola, cinnamon and whipped cream. Regardless of whatever you choose, you’re guaranteed to get a delicious and satisfying breakfast to keep you fueled for your action-packed itinerary.

119 Springwood Dr Suite 500, Cornwall

3 Ancestor Coffeehouse and Crêperie MG

Less than a 10-minute drive from Ancestor Coffeehouse and Crêperie’s Cornwall location is Cornwall Iron Furnace. Witness a piece of history, as this is the only intact charcoal-burning iron blast furnace in the Western Hemisphere. The furnace was one of the major arms suppliers for the Revolutionary War. Also nearby is the Stoy Museum, operated by the Lebanon County Historical Society. The Stoy Museum offers ticketed guided tours where you’ll see items of Pennsylvania German craftsmanship, a one-room schoolhouse, a Civil War exhibit and more. The Lebanon Valley has a rich history that dates all the way back to the early 1700s, so you could spend an entire day alone just learning the history of the region!

94 Rexmont Rd Cornwall

2701 Horseshoe Pike, Palmyra

Mercantile

Next stop, time to shop!

Just a bit farther down the road from Cornwall is the whimsical and woodsy Mt. Gretna. This charming small town is home to a lake and beach, a nostalgic ice cream parlor, rustic trails and the MG Mercantile. Offering a taste of the Main Line in the quaint Chautauqua community of Gretna, the shop offers charcuterie snacks, barware and goodies for hosting guests and parties. MG Mercantile is located in the town's historic old bank building, which has been beautifully restored yet maintains the unique charm of Gretna.

501 PA-117, Mt Gretna

It’s time for lunch, and who doesn’t want to enjoy their meal on a peaceful and cozy outdoor patio tucked away in the trees of Mt. Gretna?

At Porch and Pantry, you can do just that—or dine inside if you prefer. Try handheld options like a pulled pork sandwich or vegetarian black bean burger, fresh grain bowls or mac 'n' cheese for lunch. Or, get a second breakfast, served all day, like seasonal baked oatmeal, omelets or quiches. Be sure to try one of their beloved grilled sticky buns, and maybe even take a few with you for the road! Porch and Pantry is open daily from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

106 Chautauqua Dr, Mt Gretna

Take advantage of Lebanon Valley’s abundance of outdoor recreation and activities by exploring Clarence Schock Memorial Park and climbing Governor Dick Observation Tower—a 66-foot-tall tower with a view of five counties from the top. The forested park contains 1,105 acres, more than 16 miles of trails and an environmental center. It’s also an observation hub to see a variety of birds, mammals and wildflowers.

5 Governor Dick Observation Tower & Royal Oaks Farm

Porch and Pantry Wertz Candies

If you still want to get outdoors but don’t feel like going for a walk or hike, visit Royal Oaks Farm. Walk beautiful garden paths and even pick your own flowers. Their Summer U-Pick Season is a self-service flower picking operation that runs from late June through early October. They provide containers, clippers and water, and you can pay online or onsite.

3615 Oak St, Lebanon

Get a break from the sun, and make a quick stop at Wertz Candies in downtown Lebanon. Wertz’s has a tiny storefront packed full of all types of candies, including a Lebanon specialty: opera fudge. Opera fudge is hand dipped in pure chocolate liquor and comes in vanilla or peanut butter flavor. The shop has an old-timey feel and a delicious smell from all the candy they make and sell. They’re also known for their caramel corn, which is made in-house.

718 Cumberland St

Lebanon

3283 Pinch Rd, Lebanon

PHOTO COURTESY OF ROYAL OAKS FARM

PHOTOCOURTESYOF

WERTZ CANDIES

Rising Sun Bar and Kitchen offers an atmosphere for every drink and dinner occasion. Dine inside the beautifully restored brick interior and listen to live music, or sit outside on the patio and watch the sunset as you enjoy dishes like poutine fries, wings, blackened shrimp tacos, chargrilled salmon and beer-braised brisket.

2850 Horseshoe Pike

Palmyra

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Rising Sun Bar and Kitchen

2764 Horseshoe Pike

Palmyra

Turn your daycation into a staycation at The Londonderry Inn and Estate! Conveniently located next to Rising Sun, the inn is a restored pre-Civil War Victorian-style home built in the 1840s. Rooms feature private baths, 10-foot ceilings, grand windows with custom drapery, queen or king-sized beds and a comfortable sitting area for two. In colder months, guests can also enjoy romantic fireplaces and jacuzzi tubs. Homemade breakfast is served in the parlor and, in good weather, outside on the covered patio. The inn is one of the highest rated in the area, featuring luxury accommodations and spacious suites for vacation rentals or classic bed-and-breakfast stays. 8 The Londonderry Inn and Estate

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE LONDONDERRY INN AND ESTATE

PHOTO COURTESY OF RISINGSUNBARANDKITCHEN

Kayak Tours of the Union

Canal Tunnel $

DATE: Multiple days

May-Sept (must book ahead)

TIME: 5 p.m. or 5:30 p.m., depending on tour date

ADDRESS: 25th St & Union Canal Dr, Lebanon

Music in the Park at Coleman Memorial Park

DATE: Sundays, June 2-Aug 4

TIME: 6 p.m.

ADDRESS: 1400 W Maple St, Lebanon 1900 Jay St, Lebanon (Rain Address)

Afternoon Garden Tea in Historic Schaefferstown

DATE: July 7

TIME: 2 p.m.

ADDRESS: 213 S Carpenter St, Schaefferstown

“Chess” in Concert with the Hershey Symphony, presented by Gretna Theatre $

DATE: July 11-14 and July 18-20

TIME: Various showtimes

ADDRESS: 200 Pennsylvania Ave, Mt. Gretna

Young Villagers

Colonial Workshop $

DATE: July 15-18, 2024

TIME: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

ADDRESS: 213 S Carpenter St, Schaefferstown

Vivaldi’s Four Seasons with Apollo’s Fire, presented by Gretna Music $

DATE: July 22

TIME: 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

ADDRESS: 200 Pennsylvania Ave, Mt. Gretna

Lebanon Area Fair $

DATE: July 20-27

TIME: 8 a.m.-10 p.m.

ADDRESS: 80 Rocherty Rd, Lebanon

The Amish Outlaws at the Lebanon Area Fair $

DATE: July 24

TIME: 8 p.m.-10 p.m.

ADDRESS: 80 Rocherty Rd, Lebanon

Brandee Younger on the Harp, presented by Gretna Music $

DATE: July 27

TIME: 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

ADDRESS: 200 Pennsylvania Ave, Mt. Gretna

Every Brilliant Thing, presented by Gretna Theatre $

DATE: Aug 1- 4 and 8-10

TIME: Various showtimes

ADDRESS: 350 Timber Rd, Mt. Gretna

38th Annual Mount Gretna Tour of Homes $

DATE: Aug 3

TIME: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

ADDRESS: PA 117 & Princeton Ave, Mt. Gretna

Plena Libre, presented by Gretna Music $

DATE: Aug 10

TIME: 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

ADDRESS: 200 Pennsylvania Ave, Mt. Gretna

Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show $

DATE: Aug 17-18

TIME: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (Sat)

9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sun)

ADDRESS: 101 Chautauqua Dr, Mt. Gretna

Fall Harvest Fair & Early American Craft Show in Historic Schaefferstown $

DATE: Sept 14-15

TIME: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Sat), 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. (Sun)

ADDRESS: 213 S Carpenter St, Schaefferstown

Music & Brew Fest $

DATE: Sept 21

TIME: 1:00 p.m.

ADDRESS: 1400 W Maple St, Lebanon

Shopping, dining, real estate, health care, pet services and more—you voted, and here are this year’s Best Of Lancaster & Lebanon Counties winners!

New Bar

The Corner at Musser

Voted as the best new bar in Lancaster, The Corner at Musser offers not only cold brews, but also traditional American fare like cheesesteaks, smash burgers and wings that you can enjoy while taking in some local history. Harry M. Musser, a prominent early 20th-century umbrella handle manufacturer from Lancaster City, left a lasting legacy with the creation of Musser Park. Decades later, the tavern across from the park, now revitalized as The Corner at Musser, seeks to become a vibrant community hub, enhancing the neighborhood’s spirit and vitality. Be sure to make this a stop this summer if you haven’t already!

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APPETIZERS

TIE!

Gibraltar, The Belvedere & Annie Bailey’s

ATMOSPHERE

The Exchange

BAKERY

Lancaster Cupcake

BAR

BierHall Brewing Company

BAR FOOD

American Bar & Grill

BARTENDER TO BEFRIEND

Dan Zeiders

TFB Hospitality

BBQ

Mission BBQ

BISTRO

Bistro Barberet

BREAD

Thom’s Bread

BREAKFAST

On Orange

BREWERY

Mad Chef

BRUNCH

Shot & Bottle

BRUNCH MIMOSA

Shot & Bottle

BURGER

Cabalar

BUSINESS LUNCH SPOT

Plough

CANDY

Evans Candy

CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT

Caribbean

Wave Jamaican

Jerk Restaurant

CATERER

Cracked

Pepper Catering

CHINESE RESTAURANT

Hong Kong

Garden

COCKTAILS

Horse Inn

COFFEE SHOP

Mean Cup

COMFORT FOOD

Blazin J’s

CREPE

Rachel’s Cafe & Creperie

CUPCAKE

Lancaster Cupcake

DATE SPOT

The Belvedere

DELI

Cravings

Gourmet Deli

DESSERT

Chef Lex

DINER

Lyndon Diner

DIVE BAR

American

Bar & Grill

DISTILLERY

Thistle Finch

DOUGHNUTS

Beiler’s Doughnuts

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CORNER AT MUSSER

Lancaster &Food Dr in k

EMPANADAS

Empanada

Gourmet

FINE DINING

The Belvedere

FOOD TRUCK

Blazin J’s

FRIES

Blazin J’s

FROZEN YOGURT Menchie’s

GRILLED CHEESE

The Brasserie

HAPPY HOUR SPOT

401 Prime

ICE CREAM

Fox Meadows

INDIAN RESTAURANT

Himalayan

Curry & Grill

IRISH PUB

Annie Bailey’s

ITALIAN RESTAURANT

Luca

LATIN FOOD

Flora’s

MACARON

Bistro Barberet

MARGARITA

Double C

SANDWICH SHOP Blazin J’s

SEAFOOD Mr Bill’s Seafood

SHOTS

Shot & Bottle

SMOOTHIE Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Company

Lancaster Dispensing Company, fondly known as DipCo, is the city’s favorite downtown spot for affordable light fare and a diverse beer selection. Located in one of Lancaster’s oldest buildings, the Victorian architecture has been preserved for an elegant yet casual atmosphere. Enjoy weeknight specials and weekend live music featuring local talent. There’s a reason DipCo has been a go-to for locals decade after decade.

33-35 N market st | LaNCaster dispeNsiNgCo.Com

SPECIAL OCCASION BAKERY The Flour Child

SOUL FOOD X Marks the Spot

SUSHI Yuzu

TACOS House of Tacos

ROOFTOP

TAKEOUT Sandwich Factory

THAI FOOD Sa La Thai

VEGAN RESTAURANT Root

VEGETARIAN OPTIONS Root

PHOTO COURTESY OF LANCASTER DISPENSING COMPANY

heaLth Network & primary Care praCtiCes

Penn Medicine

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health is a not-for-profit health system offering extensive care through more than 300 primary care and specialty physicians, outpatient and urgent care services, and four hospitals: Lancaster General Hospital, Women & Babies Hospital, Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital and Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital.

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ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE SPECIALIST The Way Acupuncture & Healing Arts

BARBERSHOP

Whiskey and Blade

BOUTIQUE FITNESS CLASSES Tread House

BROW & LASH SERVICES The Bloom Room

CANCER HOSPITAL/INSTITUTE Penn State

CHIROPRACTIC SERVICES OWL Chiropractic

COSMETIC ENHANCEMENT CENTER Cameo Skin & Body Wellness

COUNSELING/THERAPY SERVICES Move Forward

CYCLING CLASS Ride & Grind

DANCE STUDIO E-Dance Center

DENTIST Dr. Bender & Dr. Feddock

DERMATOLOGIST Dermatology Associates

FITNESS INSTRUCTOR Megan Moore Ride & Grind

GYM/FITNESS CENTER Tread House

GYNECOLOGIST May-Grant

HAIR SALON The Charlee

HEALTH FOOD STORE Whole Foods

Lounge Aesthetix

esthetiCiaN, FaCiaL , massage & weight Loss program

The Aesthetix Lounge med spa offers a sanctuary of rejuvenation with comprehensive aesthetic treatments, including Botox, dermal fillers and advanced laser therapies. Highly trained medical professionals provide personalized care using cutting-edge technology. Boasting a calming environment with top-notch amenities and a variety of services, the number of categories won is worth noting and supports their mission of quality care and luxurious atmosphere.

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INFERTILITY SPECIALIST Shady Grove Fertility

MAKEUP ARTISTRY Beauty by Lissa

MEDICAL SPA & WELLNESS CENTER Cameo Skin & Body Wellness

NAIL SALON Luxe

OBSTETRICS May-Grant

OPTOMETRIST Miller Optical

ORTHODONTIST LOA Orthodontics

ORTHOPEDIC & SPORTS MEDICINE Lancaster Orthopedic Group

PEDIATRIC PRACTICE Roseville

PERIODONTIST Dr. Christman

PHYSICAL REHAB/ THERAPY SERVICES OAL Willow Street

PILATES CLASS Club Pilates

PRIMARY CARE PRACTICE Family Medicine SPA Luxe

SPRAY TAN Luxe

TATTOO STUDIO Dreams Collide

URGENT CARE Patient First

WAX SERVICE Luxe

YOGA STUDIO West End Yoga

Haven Studios, just 10 minutes from Lancaster City, offers a versatile 600-square-foot space in a historic building for creators, small business owners and locals. Ideal for content creation, remote work, workshops, pop-up shops and intimate gatherings, it provides a cozy, transformative environment tailored to community needs. Check them out online for pricing info or to contact.

CoworkiNg spaCe

Haven Studios

ACCOUNTING SERVICES Belmoore Financial Solutions

ADULT CONTINUING EDUCATION Cutting Edge Barber Academy

BANKING INSTITUTION PNC

CAR WASH/DETAILING SERVICE

Riptide Car Wash

CREDIT

PHOTOS COURTESY OF HAVEN STUDIOS

remodeLiNg, Custom CarpeNtry, resideNtiaL

Contracting McLennan

Founded in 2003 by Tim and Alison McLennan, McLennan Contracting is an award-winning design-build remodeling firm in Lancaster County. Specializing in residential bathroom, kitchen and basement remodeling, they prioritize clientfocused planning and communication to ensure homeowners achieve their desired remodeling outcomes. McLennan not only serves the residential industry, but also the commercial industry—they can handle just about any contracting project!

3B

APPLIANCES

Martin

Appliance

ARCHITECT

Mulá

Architects

BATHROOM REMODELER

Re-Bath

CABINETRY

Kissel Hill

Cabinets

CARPET & FLOORING

Indoor City

COMMERCIAL & HOME

AUTOMATION

B&B

Integrations

CoNtraCtor & CommerCiaL CoNtraCtor

CUSTOM HOME BUILDER

Charter Homes & Neighborhoods

CUSTOM WINDOW COVERINGS & TREATMENTS

Budget Blinds

DECKS

Stump’s Decks & Porches

DOORS & WINDOWS

Howells Glass Company

FURNITURE

Interiors Home

GARDEN NECESSITIES

Stauffers of Kissel Hill

HEATING & COOLING

Lancaster Plumbing & Heating

INTERIOR DESIGN

Urban Ave

Staging & Design

LANDSCAPING

Tomlinson

Bomberger

LIGHTING STORE

Yale Lighting Concepts & Design

MORTGAGE SERVICES

Ideal Mortgage Group

NEW HOME BUILDER

Charter Homes & Neighborhoods

NURSERY & GREENHOUSE

Frey’s Greenhouse

PAINTING SERVICES

Barry Hoover Painting

PEST CONTROL

Akita Pest Control

PLUMBING

Lancaster Plumbing & Heating

POOLS & SPAS

Fox Pool

REALTOR

Austin Curtiss Keller Williams Elite

ROOFING

Greenawalt Roofing Company

home deCor

Fern •ish

PHOTOS COURTESY OF FERN•ISH

e veNt veNue

Excelsior

The Excelsior, a premier events venue in downtown Lancaster, spans 35,500 square feet over two properties developed by brewer/businessman John A. Sprenger between 1852 and 1873. The Excelsior features vaulted catacombs and outdoor spaces like The Terrace and Garden Courtyard, blending rich history with modern elegance.

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ARCADE Decades

ARCHERY Lancaster Archery Supply

ART GALLERY

Red Raven

Art Company

ARTIST Laurie Ann Art

AXE THROWING Stumpy’s Hatchet House

BED & BREAKFAST OR INN Historic Smithton Inn

BOWLING ALLEY Decades

DJ Ross Productions

EVENT DÉCOR COMPANY JDK Group

EVENT PLANNER Simply Soiree

FRIDAY NIGHT SPOT Tellus360

HOTEL The Marriott at Penn Square

INSTAGRAM FEED

Hannah Royer Realtor

INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT DESTINATION Decades

LIVE MUSIC VENUE

American Music Theatre

LOCAL BAND/MUSIC Cherrywood String Ensembles

LOCAL MUSIC TALENT Keri Edwards

LOCAL TV PERSONALITY Joe Calhoun WGAL

MUSEUM The North Museum

PHOTOGRAPHER (COMMERICAL) Sam Interrante

PHOTOGRAPHER (WEDDING) Lauren Bliss

Photography

PHOTO BOOTH COMPANY Theo Milo

Photography

PLACE TO DANCE Tellus360

THEATRE

Fulton Theatre

ACTIVEWEAR

Athleta

BEAUTY/COSMETIC RETAIL

Féroce Skin

Studio

BOOKSTORE

Pocket Books

Shop

BRIDAL BOUTIQUE

POSH Bridal

CANDY SHOP

Sweetish Candy

CHILDREN ’ S BOUTIQUE

Bellaboo

CONSIGNMENT/VINTAGE

Ooh La La Consignment

FARMERS MARKET

Lancaster Central Market

FINE JEWELRY

Brent Miller

Jewelers

FOODIE SHOP Mandros Imported Foods

FORMAL ATTIRE BOUTIQUE

Ooh La La Consignment

GIFT SHOP

Lancaster Gift Box

GROCERY STORE

Wegmans

HOBBY SHOP FARBO Co

HOME ACCESSORIES Details

MEN ’ S CLOTHING

Filling’s Clothing

PET STORE Woof ’N Tails SHOES RB Shap

SPORTING GOODS STORE Play It Again Sports

VENDOR MARKET The Shank Shoppe

WOMEN’S CLOTHING Nicole Taylor Boutique

A Day In The Life Records prides itself on its curated collection of new and used vinyls, cassettes, CDs and books. Offering diverse genres and formats, they prioritize quality over quantity, ensuring the best selection, condition and customer experience. Visitors can expect a welcoming atmosphere, discussions about favorite tunes and assistance in finding amazing music.

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PHOTO

Sunflower Gala

WEST SHORE COUNTRY CLUB | APRIL 27

Check-out guest photos from our Style Scene at the 2024 Sunflower Gala, supporting the Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland and Perry Counties. This year’s annual gala was held at the West Shore Country Club in Camp Hill on April 27.

1. Michael Shea, Matt and Lynne Sadler, Lisa and Josh Garman, Morgan and Travis Soprano 2. Josie Evans and Gary Hoover 3. Nina and Lew Reese

4. Brad Smith and Kim Strizzi 5. Chris and Karen Matangos 6. Dean and Jean Martin 7. Stephanie and James Baity, Kelly and Kevin McCarty

Mike and Diane Sadler, Marcia and Mic Sadler

9. Dorothy Andrews, Bill White and Deb Thomas 10. Scott Shewell, Valorie Crone and Brad Smith 11. Stephanie and Andrew Spurgeon 12. Tina and Steve McNaughton 13. Stephanie and James Baity 14. Buffy Tucker and Dianne Tiboni 15. Carrie and Jordan Piscioneri, Tommy Adler and Kaylyn Brown 16. Phon Naing and Charlotte Sadler 17. Kaylyn Brown and Tommy Adler 18. Megan Boyle and Ryan Boyle 19. Shirley and Mark Ruhl

LANCASTER COUNTYWinner

20. Kelsea Morrow, Deemer Morrow and Shelly Morrow 21. Sherry Bolinger, Katy Shero and Kate Hunter 22. Audrey and Adam Steppy

23. Barb Fenicle and Dale Stackhouse 24. Brandon and Tiffany Lehman 25. Scott Shewell, Valorie Crone, Kim Strizzi, Paul Strizzi and Brad Smith

26. Denise Daimler, Karen Shirey, Sonya Browne, Jan Ekerovich, Matt Sadler and Tasha Frey 27. Dean and Jean Martin 28. Dr. Maggie Stolar and James Lauria 29. Elaine Papinchak and Stacie Basham

30. James and Heather Bailey 31. Jill and Larry Peterson 32. Kaitlin Mussomeli and Donna Hoak

33. Kelly and Kevin McCarty 34. Kim and Paul Strizzi 35. Maachi Clark and Angela Manton 36. Mary Werdebaugh 37. Ralph Thomas, Denise Thomas, Cindy Thomas and Rick Thomas

38. Kevin and Jodi Griffis

Mic and Marcia Sadler

Holly and Mike Gwozdecki

Jessica and Phil

, we pride ourselves on being deeply connected to our community since our founding in 1977. Our commitment to service, fostering long-term relationships, and our diverse practice areas set us apart as the premier choice for legal representation in Lancaster County and beyond.

Face it. Pool season lasts from Memorial Day to Labor Day, then gets tucked away in its winter coat, ominously taking up valuable backyard space.

Not

anymore!

Davis Landscape has partnered with Soake Pools, NH. to introduce a creative solution to the problem with pools in Central PA. The Plunge Pool movement fuses the best elements of a pool and a hot tub into one small luxurious package.

Cool off in summer & Warm up in winter, plunge pools are designed, installed, and intended to be used as your year-round backyard oasis. Not convinced? Go to www.soakepools.com and see what the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times and Architectural Digest has to say about the Plunge Pool trend. Thanks to Soake Pools and Davis Landscape pool season no longer needs a calendar.

Sustainably Sourced

THE LEGACY OF LOMBARDO’S is built on a foundation of authentic flavors and exceptional ingredients. As each dish is simmered, served, and savored, guests will be delighted to know that each component is carefully sourced for freshness and taste—from the house-made pasta and cheese from Lancaster County dairy farms to the famous Kennett Square mushrooms and expertly proved Thom’s Bread. As a place rooted in family recipes and rich heritage, Lombardo’s believes in the magic of bringing all of these pieces together around a table with friends and family.

Make your reservations online at lombardosrestaurant.com

216 Harrisburg Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603 717.394.3749

Davis Landscape, LTD, is a Soake Pool installer. We would love to sit down and discuss if a Plunge Pool is an option for you.

TUESDAY – THURSDAY

Lunch 11am-2:30 pm

Dinner 4pm-9:30 pm

FRIDAY & SATURDAY

Lunch 11am-2:30 pm

Dinner 4pm-10 pm

It’s not a summer well spent without at least one good concert. Cross this experience off your bucket list with these five places and events to listen to live music in the Susquehanna Valley this season.

Must-Gos for Summer Music 5

BY KATY SHERO

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LONG’S PARK

longspark.org/summer-music-series | 1441 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster

Catch live music all summer long with the 2024 Summer Music Series at Long’s Park in Lancaster. The series includes live music every Sunday from June through August. Musicians from all genres, from soul and funk to rock and country, perform on the outdoor amphitheater stage, guaranteeing there’s a sound for every preference. The series is open to everyone and free, encouraging donations to keep the 61-year tradition alive and grooving.

RIVERFRONT PARK

concertseries.harrisburgu.edu/summer-series | 200 S Front St, Harrisburg

For those looking for a live music experience closer to the Capital Region, Harrisburg University’s 2024 Summer Concert Series is your go-to. This concert series hosts a variety of well-known indie and alternative artists on tour, including Fleet Foxes and Black Pumas this summer. Make it a date night or girls night by grabbing dinner downtown and then enjoying live music along the scenic Susquehanna River as the sun goes down. Tickets are required.

SPRINGETTSBURY PARK

springettsbury.com | 1501 Mt. Zion Rd, York

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Voyage over to Springettsbury Park in York this season to listen to the Sounds of Summer 2024 Concert Series. You’ll catch an earful of musical performances in genres ranging from R&B to rockabilly to a Jimmy Buffet tribute band. Concerts begin at 7 p.m. every Wednesday and Sunday, through August 25, and are free and open to the public in the park’s amphitheater. And shoutout to the Swifties—stop by on Sunday, August 11, for Twist on Taylor: A Tribute to Taylor Swift!

GRANITE HILL CAMPING RESORT

gettysburgbluegrass.com/august-festival | 3340 Fairfield Rd, Gettysburg

The Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival is an internationally acclaimed multiday music festival going 87 years strong. Held every May and August at Granite Hill Camping Resort, this year’s festival will take place August 15-18. The festival features four days of traditional and contemporary bluegrass artists, including tastes of newgrass, old-time, Americana and singer-songwriter performances. There’s also band meet-and-greets, merchandise, arts and crafts and food vendors on the festival grounds. One-day and multiday tickets can be purchased online.

MT. GRETNA TABERNACLE

mtgretnasummerconcerts.org | 3rd St & Glossbrenner Ave, Mt. Gretna

Get lost in the woods and in the music this summer at the Mt. Gretna Tabernacle. Until the end of August, enjoy Larry McKenna’s Mt. Gretna Summer Concerts on Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. Concerts like “The Music of Fleetwood Mac and ABBA” and “The Music of The Supremes and The Temptations” are just a few of the options to jam to. The concert series is run by a nonprofit organization, and shows are pay-what-you-want admission. Grab a few friends, support the community, and groove to throwback tunes under the trees all summer long.

MOSAIC by WILLOW VALLEY COMMUNITIES

Mosaic will o er the very best in 55+ living with 146 exceptional residences and premier amenities, right here in the city you love. Inside Mosaic, you’ll experience beautiful apartments and incomparable amenities. Just outside, you’ll revel in the vitality and lifestyle of Lancaster City — diverse shops, lively restaurants, cultural venues, and exciting community events.

And because Mosaic is by Willow Valley Communities, you’ll be part of an engaging community with a 40-year reputation for excellence. Plus, the peace of mind of our Type A Lifecare, so

while you live life fully today, you have a scally wise plan in place for tomorrow. Mosaic apartment selections are underway at pre-construction pricing. A risk-free 5% deposit will hold your favorite apartment.

See the available selections at mosaiclancaster.com/residences.

Head, shoulders, knees & care for kids. the best &

From routine check-ups to complex procedures, UPMC Children’s in Central Pa. delivers comprehensive care for children — close to home. From head to toe, our services include:

• Neonatal Intensive Care

• Pediatric Intensive Care

• Pediatric Surgical Services

• Children’s Express Care

• Emergency Department Care

• Children’s Specialty Services

• Children’s Community Pediatrics

Plus, with access to UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, which is ranked among the top 10 children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report, we have even more resources available in our backyard.

To learn more, visit UPMC.com/CentralPaPediatrics in Central Pa.