Patriotic Stitchers
FOR VETERANS OF THE WAR MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION
We are a nonprofit where volunteers make blankets for Veterans. Our volunteers are given the yarn and quilt kits to make these blankets for Veterans in hospice care. Blankets are given to Lebanon & Coatesville VA hospitals and hospices in Lancaster and York County.
54 W. Main Street | Leola, PA 17540
In Service of Those Who Served
To see the blankets made out of love for our Veterans, visit our Facebook page: @PatroticStitchersForVeteransOfTheWarMemorialAssociation
Patriotic Stitchers The Framing Concept Mainspring of EphrataGRAPHIC DESIGN & LAYOUT
Emily Fogelman is a freelance graphic designer in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. She has been part of the Live.Work.Play. team for over four years and has been a designer for more than 18 years. She is a graduate of Penn State University and the The Art Institutes. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, cooking, and spending time with her family. www.EmilyFogelman.com
PUBLISHER’S WELCOME
This is our 2023/2024 snapshot of Lancaster County. I have enjoyed visiting and getting to know the businesses in this guide and I know you will, too!
Six and a half years ago, I started this business with one goal in mind—to help small businesses and non-profits grow. I was determined to develop an affordable way for them to advertise and create the reach that they deserve. Today, my goal is still the same.
With current challenges for small businesses, like rising costs and labor shortages, I see businesses struggle, and unfortunately some close their doors. I ask myself, “What can I do to help? How can the readers of this guide help?”
First, continue to eat, shop, live, work, and play in your local community. And when you do, please share your experiences with others. On page 11 of this guide, you will find a list of FREE ways to support local businesses. You will be surprised at just how simple and easy it can be.
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& BEVERAGE
Mill 72 Bake Shop & Café
45 N. Main Street
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 879-9575
See their ad on page 9.
Olio Olive Oils & Balsamics
41 S. Broad Street
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 627-0088
See their ad on page 16.
Cafe Arabella
40 E. Main Street #1947
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 568-5771
See their ad on page 15.
Brickerville House Restaurant
2 E. 28th Division Highway
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Gibraltar
488 Royer Drive #101
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 397-2790
See their ad on page 8.
Lancaster Brewing Company
302 N. Plum Street | Lancaster | (717) 391-6258
2323 Lincoln Hwy E. | Lancaster | (717) 826-9555
469 Eisenhower Blvd. | Harrisburg | (717) 564-4448
See their ad on page 8.
Lancaster Brasserie
1679 E. Lincoln Highway
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 299-1694
See their ad on page 8.
Isaac’s Craft Kitchen & Brewery
25 N. Queen Street | Lancaster | (717) 394-5544
565 Greenfield Road | Lancaster | (717) 393-6067
4 Crosswinds Road | Lititz | (717) 625-1181
919 E. Main Street | Mount Joy | (717) 928-2130
See their ad on page 9.
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 625-2525
See their ad on page 19.
Cullari Vineyards & Winery
2 E. 28th Division Highway
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 568-2210
See their ad on page 20.
The Spot Hometown Deli
28 S. Market Street
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 689-3153
See their ad on page 27.
Cox Brewing Company
276 Heisey Quarry Road
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 449-9926
See their ad on page 28.
Moo Duck Brewery
79 S. Wilson Avenue
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 727-3791
See their ad on page 31.
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Free Ways to Support Local Businesses
In the spirit of the Live.Work.Play. mission to support small businesses, we have compiled this list of quick, easy, and FREE ways that you can support local businesses.
Review them on Google
The best way to support any business, next to purchasing their services or product, is to give them a Google review. It takes less than a minute and helps them with online exposure. Reviews influence search engine results and a business will rank higher if they have more reviews. Reviews also build credibility and help attract new customers.
Share their posts on social media
Go one step further than hitting the “Like” button—consider sharing a post. On Facebook, there is typically a share button on the lower right bottom of the post. On Instagram, you can take a screen shot of the post. Use the arrow icon which allows you to share to stories or other platforms. You can also download a repost app from Google Play Store or Apple App Store which allows you to share a post.
Sign up for their newsletter
Show that you’re a fan, but also be the first to know about events, new products, or special promotions.
Refer a friend or family member
Refer a business by word-of-mouth. Your family members or friends will likely trust and remember them more if it is shared personally. You can even do a referral by including a business card in a gift to someone.
Pass these tips on to others!
What business did you come in contact with today? Did you have a good experience?
Whether it’s a dry cleaner, landscaper, shoe store, coffee shop, local artist, class instructor, take a moment to tell the world! Put a smile on a business owner’s face today!
LITITZ The Coolest Small Town in America
A unique blend of old and new, downtown Lititz is quaint, vibrant, and cool. From local art galleries to chic boutiques, from restaurants to antique shops, and from cafés to bed & breakfasts—Lititz has something for everyone!
The Main Street Peddler
Clemintines
Cafe Arabella
Olio Olive Oil & Balsamics
MinD’s Boutique
Heavenly Soaps & Scents
Heavenly Soaps & Scents
33 East Main Street | Lititz, PA 17543
STORE HOURS:
Monday-Saturday 9:30am-5pm
Second Fridays 9:30am-8pm
www.HeavenlySoapsAndScents.com
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Scenic BywaysPENNSYLVANIA’S
Pennsylvania’s scenic byways are just breathtaking all year long. These twisting roadways capture a bird’s-eye view of the grace and beauty of our Keystone State. There are 21 Designated PA Byways, 1 Forestry Byway, and 3 FHWA National Scenic Byways.
So get out there and take a drive or plan a road trip, Pennsylvania!
• Blue Route
• Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway
• Bucktail Trail
• Crawford Lakelands Byway
• Delaware River Valley
• Exton Bypass
• Gateway to the Endless Mountains
• Governor Casey Byway
• Grand View Scenic Byway
• Great Lakes Seaway Trail
• High Plateau Scenic Byway
• Historic National Road
• Journey Through Hallowed Ground Byway
• Kinzua Bridge Byway
• Lake Wilhelm Scenic Byway
• Laurel Highlands Scenic Byway
• Longhouse Scenic Byway
• Route 419 Scenic Byway
• Viaduct Valley Way Scenic Byway
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Commonly referred to as “E-town”, Elizabethtown is a robust small town that provides its residents an exceptional quality of life and visitors a charming and memorable experience. Discover outdoor adventures, craft beer, restaurants, shopping, community events, and so much more. Located near Harrisburg, Hershey, Lancaster, and York, Elizabethtown is a convenient Lancaster County destination to explore!
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Cox Brewing Company (CBC)
Established in 2015, Cox Brewing Company (CBC) is an independent, Veteran-owned microbrewery that offers hometown hospitality, honors American heroes, and is dog friendly. We've evolved from a homemade one-barrel system to a 10bbl operation out of a garage in Rheems without losing that experimental small-batch flavor.
CBC has a wide variety of craft beer styles and serves PA wine & spirits. Visit our website or social for our hours and location.
Our team looks forward to meeting you!
Marietta
Suzanne Rende
Since painting her first mural on her bedroom wall at 12 years old, Suzanne has been hooked on murals. She painted murals throughout high school and college, graduating from Hussian School of Art in Philadelphia, PA in 1993. Her full-time mural arts career began in 1996 while living in Southern California, where she worked for several years, mostly painting in residential homes. In 2000, she moved back to her home state of New Jersey where she continued to paint for a host of clients in the tri-state area. She worked for a diverse array of clients, from preschools to 20,000 square foot restaurants, in addition to private homes. Since 2017, Suzanne has resided in York, Pennsylvania, commissioning murals but switching her focus to painting and selling her original artwork. The opportunity to open her own storefront emerged in a much smaller town at the beginning of a revival. In April of 2022, she opened The Artful Nest, a storefront in Marietta, PA where the theme is nature inspired, happy, and handmade. This welcoming and supportive neighborhood helped make this move her most successful. She now calls many of her customers friends and feels energized by being part of a growing business community.
VISIT Columbia
• Situated along the Susquehanna River, Columbia was founded in 1728, and was originally known as Wright’s Ferry.
• Columbia was almost the capital of the United States. When Congress voted in 1790, Columbia lost by only one vote to Washington, D.C.
• Later, Columbia missed out on being named the capital state, in favor of Harris Ferry, which later became Harrisburg.
• The market at 15 S. Third Street in Columbia was built in 1869. Beneath the building is a dark basement known as the Dungeon which includes seven cells. The cells still exist today in their original form!
VISITLancaster
• Lancaster is one of the oldest inland cities in the United States of America. It is 71 miles west of Philadelphia and is snuggled along the north and west by the mighty Susquehanna River.
• From 1799 to 1812, Lancaster was the capital of Pennsylvania. Lancaster was also the capital of the United States for one day.
• German immigrants, known as Pennsylvania Dutch (from “Deutsch” meaning German), were the first to settle in the area in 1709. At that time it was known as “Hickory Town”.
• John Wright, a prominent citizen, gave it the name “Lancaster” after Lancaster, England where he formerly lived. The city is known as the “Red Rose City” due to its link to Lancaster, England.
• The Famous Woolworth’s 5 & 10 Cent Store was first founded by Frank Woolworth in Lancaster in 1879, after a previous unsuccessful attempt in Utica, NY. His original Lancaster store was located at North Queen and Chestnut Streets.
• Robert Fulton, born in Lancaster County in 1765, was the first to make navigation practical with a ship powered by steam. Fulton did not invent the steam engine, but he made history with his steam powered voyage on the Hudson River in 1807. A township in southern Lancaster County is named after him.
• Milton S. Hershey, whose name has become synonymous with the chocolate bar, actually started his first milk chocolate factory in Lititz, Lancaster County. Milton Hershey had big plans of building a bigger factory with a town around it and founded the famous factory and town that was named after him in nearby Dauphin County.
• The Follmer-Clogg Umbrella Corporation, located at West King and Mulberry Streets in Lancaster, was once the largest umbrella factory in the world. It has now been converted to residences known as The Umbrella Works.
• James Buchanan, the 15th President of the United States, moved to Lancaster after college and died there. He is buried in Woodward Hill Cemetery.
• Lancaster County has 29 covered bridges, also known as kissing bridges.
• American pioneers who traveled west relied heavily on the sturdy, broad-wheeled Conestoga wagons, which originated from Conestoga, Pennsylvania.
• Lancaster County Conservancy’s Boyer Nature Preserve was once home to one of the largest Native American settlements east of the Mississippi.
ANNUAL LANCASTER COUNTY EVENTS
Middle Creek Snow Goose and Waterfowl Migration
Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area, on the border of Lancaster and Lebanon counties, is an annual stop for snow geese and tundra swans. According to the Pennsylvania Game Commission, peak numbers in 2023 were 79,000 snow geese and 1,950 tundra swans on January 31, and 2,250 Canada Geese on February 17. It is a sight to be seen!
Marietta Day
Marietta Day is held in downtown Marietta on the third Saturday in May. The event is free and includes an artisan corner with local artists and makers, food, music, and games.
Lancaster VegFest
Lancaster VegFest is hosted in June by Lancaster Farm Sanctuary, a non-profit farm animal sanctuary. The event provides information about the benefits of a plant-based diet for health, environment, and the benefit to animals. The event is free with a suggested donation to the sanctuary of five dollars.
Lititz Outdoor Fine Art Show
One of the few true “fine art” shows in the area, this event showcases more than 130 artists from multiple states. Located in Lititz Springs Park the last Saturday in July. Free admission.
Elizabethtown Fair
Each August, since 1973, the Elizabethtown Fair has provided an opportunity for the showcasing of agriculture in Lancaster County and surrounding counties. Enjoy the Kids Korner, rides, petting zoo, and more. Admission is free.
Long’s Park Art Festival
For over 40 years, the festival has celebrated the work of hundreds of artists over Labor Day weekend. Take a stroll through beautiful Long’s Park as you visit with makers and enjoy wine, food, music, and craft beer.
Ephrata Fair
The Ephrata Fair is the largest street fair in Pennsylvania and 2023 marks their 104th year. Visit the midway and rides, contests, exhibits, and more at the end of September.
Parks & Trails IN LANCASTER
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Chickies Rock County Park
The most notable feature in the park is Chickies Rock, a massive piece of quartzite rock that towers 200 feet above the river. Chickies Rock overlook offers great views from high above the river. The park features a group pavilion, open play areas, access to Chiques and Donegal creeks, and boat-launch access to the Susquehanna River.
Conestoga Greenway Trail
Conestoga Greenway Trail is a 1.3-mile trail following a loop of the Conestoga River and is a prototype for a greenway along the rest of the waterway. The goal is to develop an interconnected system of natural areas through the Conestoga watershed that protects green space natural habitat and water quality.
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D.F. Buchmiller County Park
There are three pavilions located at Buchmiller Park, an 18 hole disc golf course, a playground, and six pickleball courts that can be used free of charge on a first-come, firstserved basis, or they can be reserved for a small hourly fee by contacting the Park Office in Lancaster County Central Park.
Volleyball: Equipment (a net and ball) will only be rented along with a pavilion. A $75 security deposit is required for equipment rental, while a nominal fee will be charged per day. The security deposit is refundable when the complete set of equipment is returned.
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Lancaster County Central Park is the largest of the county’s parks, covering 544 acres. Central Park is located on the southern edge of Lancaster City in West Lampeter Township. It features a pool, skate park, six pavilions that can be rented for private functions, the Garden of Five Senses, garden plots, trails, camping, an environmental center, and Shuts Environmental Library; a lending library with more than 3,000 books and videos about nature and the environment.
This 100-acre park is located in the southeast portion of Lancaster County and is named after the late Theodore A. Parker III, an internationally known ornithologist from Lancaster County.
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Lancaster Junction Recreation Trail travels through some of Lancaster County’s most scenic farmland and borders Chiques Creek in its northern half. This trail has well-graded, level surfaces, making it ideal for hiking, jogging, bicycling, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing.
The Chickies Rock section of the Northwest Lancaster County River Trail provides a key connector for the larger 14.2-mile trail which runs from Columbia to Falmouth. The trail provides numerous recreational opportunities including walking, jogging, cross-country skiing, and bike riding as well as providing an alternative means of transportation to Route 441. The trail also exposes visitors to the historic ruins and scenic attractions along the Susquehanna River corridor.
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Money Rocks County Park, located near the Narvon Clay Mine, spans over 300 acres of woodland in the Welsh Mountains of eastern Lancaster County. The lines of boulders and outcroppings are spectacular. The pride of the park is a rocky spine of boulders called Money Rocks, so-named because farmers in the Pequea Valley allegedly hid cash among the rocks.
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This undeveloped 415acre park has a hiking trail through its scenic woods and a small parking area along Speedwell Forge Road. Deer, ruffed grouse, wood thrushes, veeries, and several kinds of woodpeckers live in Speedwell’s forest. Hunting and fishing are allowed in the park during authorized seasons.
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PENNSYLVANIA’S CAPITOL
Tour the Capitol
Guided tours of Pennsylvania’s Capitol are offered every half hour Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Weekends and most holiday tours are offered at 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. The Capitol is closed for tours on New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Schedule is subject to change without notice. Self-Guided tours are held on regular weekdays only.
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Moravian Mosaic Tiles
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The Moravian mosaic tile floor of the Pennsylvania State Capitol has picture tiles. Henry Chapman Mercer, a native of Bucks County, Pennsylvania and created mosaics, representing 254 scenes, artifacts, animals, birds, industries and workers from Pennsylvania history. While some may be duplicated, are intricate pieces of art. The tiles pictured on this flyer are all located within rotunda. Locate and check off the ones you find.
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Yellow Submarine Coaching
Toys on the Square
It’s time to defrost and enjoy the outdoors. Embark on a wildflower walk, explore our variety of trails or discover new birding spots.
EVENTS
» Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival
» Big Butler Parts-A-Rama
» Portersville Steam Show
» Butler County History Day
» Cruise-A-Palooza
» Mars New Year
Summer Spring
Hello, summer sunshine!
Enjoy a night at a drive-in movie, experience tasty summer treats, go camping in one of our many parks and more this summer.
EVENTS
» Big Butler Fair
» Celebrate the Bloom
» Moraine State Park Regatta
» Butler Farm Show
» Band Jam @ Coopers Lake
» Butler Italian Festival
Winter
Grab your flannels, pumpkin spice lattes, and embark on a delightful journey where you’ll discover incredible foliage, pumpkin patches and more!
Fall
EVENTS
» Saxonburg Arts Festival
» Sprankle’s Oktoberfest
» Slippery Rock VillageFest
» Sleepy Hollow Festival
» Bantam Trail Fest
» Harmony German Market
4Seasons Reasons
Experience
Even on snowy and cold days, we have activities for everyone. Go sledding at one of our many parks or enjoy indoor activities like yoga or an art workshop.
EVENTS
» Silvester New Year’s Eve
» First Day Hike at Moraine
» Winterfest at Moraine
» Butler Carved in Ice
» Cherry Pie Hike at Moraine
Experience the natural beauty of Butler County year round, from kayaking on Lake Arthur to cross-country skiing through our many trails in the winter. Discover hidden gems as you stroll through our charming towns or plan a visit to bustling Cranberry Township.
We’ve got something for everyone, all year long! Visit our website or call to request a free Official Visitor Guide and start planning your visit.
Your adventure awaits...
Located along the Anclote River where it intersects the Gulf of Mexico, Tarpon Springs is a rich mixture of culture, customs, and families. Its waterfront is a working seaport and shopping district with the unmistakable feel of a Grecian fishing village. Its downtown is a showcase of proud historic buildings and homes from the gracious Victorian era. It’s an unlikely blend of histories, and one you’ll find only in Tarpon Springs, Pinellas County’s oldest city.
Past Indian history in this beautiful coastal community predates the arrival of the first settlers in the early 1800’s. Soon after, the advent of the railroad and the building of the Anclote Key Lighthouse brought many positive changes to the area. The town’s Victorian influences stem from the late 1800’s to about 1905, when the seaside village became a playground for wealthy Northerners. These seasonal residents built luxurious estates along Spring Bayou. Soon Tarpon Springs gained fame as one of the great health centers and winter resorts of the time.
Welcome Center
1 N. Pinellas Avenue
Monday–Friday, 10 am–5 pm
Visitors’ Center
100 Dodecanese Boulevard
7 days, 10:30 am–3:30 pm
727-937-6109
TarponSpringsChamber.org
Two Cultures, One City... Tarpon Springs
Rich sponge beds, discovered in the 1880’s, spawned a flourishing new industry. In 1905, young sponge divers were recruited from the Dodecanese Islands of Greece. The sponge industry thrived, as did the Greek community, and the town’s focus changed. Some of the Greek immigrants who came to the area continue their traditional trade of sponge diving. Today Tarpon Springs is a showcase of both cultures, from its vintage Victorian era mansions and buildings to its lively Greek traditions and community.
Experience the flavor of Greece and the excitement of an authentic working waterfront on the Sponge Docks. Visit authentic Greek restaurants and bakeries, sponge diving and sightseeing tour boats, unique shops, antique shops and art galleries, and the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral, home of the largest Epiphany celebration in the Western Hemispheres – No Passport Required!
COOL CREEK GOLF CLUB
18 holes over 6,521 yards with a par of 70 (Public)
300 Cool Creek Road • Wrightsville (717) 252-3691
CROSSGATES GOLF CLUB
18 holes over 6,041 yards with a par of 72 (Public)
1 Crossland Pass • Millersville (717) 872-4500
EVERGREEN GOLF COURSE
18 holes over 4,569 yards with a par of 66 (Public)
1503 Lititz Road • Manheim (717) 898-7852
FAIRVIEW GOLF COURSE
18 holes over 6,227 yards with a par of 71 (Public)
2399 Quentin Road • Lebanon (800) 621-6557
FOUR SEASONS GOLF CLUB
18 holes over 6,320 yards with a par of 72 (Municipal)
949 Church Street • Landisville
(717) 898-0104
FOXCHASE GOLF CLUB
18 holes over 6,710 yards with a par of 72 (Public)
300 Stevens Road • Stevens
(717) 336-3673
HIGHLANDS OF DONEGAL GOLF CLUB
18 holes over 6,403 yards with a par of 71 (Public)
650 Pinkerton Road
(717) 653-2048
GOLF GUIDE
FOR LANCASTER COUNTY
IRON VALLEY GOLF CLUB
18 holes over 7,026 yards with a par of 72 (Public) 201 Iron Valley Drive • Lebanon (717) 279-7409
OVERLOOK GOLF COURSE
18 holes over 6,100 yards with a par of 70 (Municipal)
2040 Lititz Pike • Lancaster (717) 569-9551
PILGRIM’S OAK GOLF COURSE
18 holes over 7,043 yards with a par of 72 (Public) 1107 Pilgrims Pathway • Peach Bottom (717) 548-3011
PLEASANT VALLEY GOLF CLUB
18 holes over 6,497 yards with a par of 72 (Public) 8467 Pleasant Valley Road • Stewartstown (717) 993-2184
TANGLEWOOD MANOR GOLF CLUB
18 holes over 6,457 yards with a par of 72 (Public) 653 Scotland Road • Quarryville (717) 786-2500
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Users can access more than 860 traffic cameras, plow truck statuses, and travel alerts along a specific route using the “Check My Route” tool. Or view the interactive map to view traffic conditions statewide or focus on a particular region.
PET FRIENDLY IN LANCASTER COUNTY
PET RESCUES
Humane League of Lancaster County
2195 Lincoln Highway E • Lancaster, PA 17602 • (717) 393-6551
Humane Pennsylvania is the region’s largest partnership of animal welfare organizations, combining the efforts and resources of managed intake and adoption guarantee animal shelters, adoption centers, non-profit veterinary hospitals and clinics, equine rescue, emergency animal service organizations, animal welfare management services, and an animal focused charitable foundation.
Centerville Pet Rescue
237 Centerville Road, Suite 7 • Lancaster, PA 17603 • (717) 405-3425
Centerville Pet Rescue provides services for the rescue, care, and re-homing of unwanted pets in Lancaster, PA and beyond.
Furever Home Adoption Center
5984 Main Street • East Petersburg, PA 17520 • (717) 560-6400
Furever Home is a no-kill, cage-free facility in Lancaster county. The building is only zoned to house cats, but they work with local dog rescues to help all animals in the community, including counseling families that are looking to rehome their dogs.
Pennsylvania SPCA Lancaster Center
848 S Prince Street • Lancaster, PA 17603 • (717) 917-6979
The Pennsylvania SPCA Lancaster Center operates out of the Mary K. Dano Animal Shelter. The Lancaster Center is dedicated to reuniting lost animals with their pet parents, finding new homes for adoptable animals, and providing low cost services to the community.
PAWS of Lancaster
359 College Avenue • Lancaster, PA, 17603 • (717) 399-4559
PAWS is a no-kill animal rescue and spay/neuter group dedicated to saving the lives of companion animals through spaying and neutering, pet fostering and adoption, and educational efforts. They are an all volunteer non profit.
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DOG PARKS & DOGGIE SWIMS
Beau’s Dream Dog Park at Buchanan Park
901 Buchanan Avenue • Lancaster, PA 17603 • (717) 291-4835
Angela, who is a local resident, and her dog Beau won the 2012 Beneful Dream Dog Park contest that brought a $500,000 dog park makeover to Lancaster’s Buchanan Dog Park. The park is divided into areas for small and large dogs. There are water fountains, splash pads, running space, and obstacles. They are open from sunrise until sunset. Dogs must be licensed and have current vaccinations.
Noel S. Dorwart Park and Nature Area
408 Parklawn Court • Lancaster, PA 17601 • (717) 898-3100 Farmingdale Trail offers 3.5 miles of trails that wind through 70 acres of wetlands and woodlands. There is a dog park with adjoining walking trails and picnic areas. Dogs must be on a leash unless in the fenced dog park area. They are open from sunrise until sunset.
Overlook Dog Park
2040 Lititz Pike • Lancaster, PA 17601 • (717) 290-7180
The park is open everyday from sunrise until sunset. You do need to register dogs and pick up Key Fob to enter the dog park. Dogs must be licensed and have current vaccinations. The park is managed by Manheim Twp. Recreation & Park Planning Department and the Manheim Township Dog Owners Group (MTDOG).
Ephrata Unleashed Dog Park
160 Old Mill Road • Ephrata, PA 17522 • (717) 738-9222
A 40,000 square foot dog park filled with drinking water fountains for you & your pup, ramps, benches, and doggie waste stations. Dogs must be licensed and have current vaccinations. Park is open from dusk to dawn.
Doggie Swim at Lititz Springs Pool
201 Maple Street • Lititz, PA 17543 • (717) 626-8484
This event is held annually in September. Bring a copy of rabies vaccination and dog license. Only pet owners can go into the pool with the dogs. There is a small fee.
Doggie Swim at Conestoga Pines Pool
200 Arthur E. Morris Parkway • Lancaster, PA 17601 • (717) 392-2115
Event is free but you must register. Bring a leash, collar, and proof of rabies vaccination. Pooches must be spayed or neutered and handlers must be at least 16 years old.
The Ephrata Dog Swim at Ephrata Outdoor Community Pool
130 S. Academy Drive • Ephrata, PA 17522 • (717) 738-1167
This event is typically held the first Saturday in September. There is a small fee to participate (approximately $7.00). An adult must accompany each dog. Proof of rabies vaccination required for entry.
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HOURS FOR ADOPTION ROOM AND THRIFT SHOP:
Sunday: 12:00 — 4:00 p.m.
Monday: Closed (with exception to surgical and medical appointments)
Tuesday — Friday: 12:00 — 7:30 p.m.
Saturday: 11:00 a.m. — 5 p.m.
ABOUT: In 2011, the formation began with the meeting of three individuals at a corner table at Barnes & Noble. Since then, the Pet Pantry of Lancaster County has undergone many changes and much growth. Those three individuals: Melody Sanders, Dr. Bryan Langlois, and Krystle Black, along with countless other volunteers and staff have all helped the Pet Pantry become THE ORGANIZATION in Lancaster County that is there day in and day out to “Meet the Need” of animals and their loving families.
The Pet Pantry was formed after all three of the individuals above realized that a need was not being met in Lancaster County. Many people were struggling. The economic downturn had left many making the heartbreaking decision to surrender their beloved pet solely because they lacked the funds to provide food for them. Others were choosing between feeding themselves or feeding their pets. Still, others were selling off all of their possessions to be able to provide their pets with food. There had to be a way to help these people and prevent these animals from leaving their loving families and ending up in the shelter system. Thus...the Pet Pantry of Lancaster County was born!
Averaging over 400 adoptions a year, 1,000 feral cat TNR surgeries a year, 70,000+ pounds of dry dog/cat food given out a year, 150+ families helped a year, over $250,000 in veterinary care a year to those in need, and 50+ life saving veterinary procedures a year for animals with no where else to turn to for help, the Pet Pantry truly has become the animal welfare organization in Lancaster County that is there to “Meet the Need” of animals and their families right here in Lancaster County and surrounding areas!
26 Millersville Road | Lancaster, PA 17603 | (717) 983-8878
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PETS OF LANCASTER PA
Pennsylvania FIRSTS
First to Invent, Discover, or Patent
• Polio Vaccine
• Electronic Computer
• Ferris Wheel
• Steamboat
• Franklin Stove
• Shock Absorber
• Cement
• Bifocals
• Zinc
• Anthracite Coal
• Apple Parer
• Soldering Gun
• Slicing Machine
• Carborundum
• Flashcubes
• Cable Car
• Folding Machine
• Water Gas Production
• Accordion
• Dental Mallet
• Revolving Door
• Recumbent Chair
• Water Softener
• Street Letter Box
• Sandblasting
• Pencil with Attached Eraser
• Automatic Telephone System
• Rotary Washing Machine
• Bessemer Steel Making Process
• Steam Shovel
• Daylight Savings Time
• Textile Machinery
• Rubber
• Electric Meter
• “Big Mac”
• Horsepowered Mower
• Stereoscope
• Rotary Steam Engine
• Air Brakes
• Snap-Tops for Cans
• Wire Glass
• Typewriter Ribbon
• Lightning Rod
• Printing Press in America
• Electric Motor (Interpole Direct Current)
• Photographic Attempt to Show Motion
• “Honey Bee Lens” for People Who are Partially Blind
First to Manufacture
• Boiler Plates
• Straw Paper
• Hookless Fastening
• Lager Beer
• Platinum Metal
• Mustard
• Printer’s Ink
• Quinine
• Root Beer
• Wallpaper
• Jeans, Fustians, Everlasting, and Coatings
• Folding Bed
First Among States
• Number of Licensed Hunters
• Boiler Plates
• Rural Population
• Covered Bridges
• State Game Lands
• Potato Chip Production
• Pretzel Production
• Scrapple Production
• Licensed Bakeries
• Meat Packing Plants
• Sausage Production
• Mushroom Production
First in the Nation
• Nation’s Capital
• Electronic Computer Built, First Commercial Use of Electronic Computer, and First Solid-State Electronic Computer
• Television Broadcast
• Rolling Mill
• Iron Casting
• Carpet Mill
• Paper Mill
• Radio Broadcast
• Hospital
• Library
• Magazine
• Newspaper
• Zoo
• Institution of Art
• Electric Watch
• Round-Trip Airplane Flight
• Government Low-Interest, Long-Term Financing Program to Help Businesses
• All Motion Picture Theater
• Commercial Radio Station
• Educational Public Television Station
• Cable Television System
• Transistors Produced Commercially for a Specific Product
• Production of Cottonseed Oil
• Commercial Production of Zinc
• Production of Expandable Polystyrene
• Commercial Installation of Ball Bearings
• Production of Rayon
• Commercial Production of Aluminum
• Commercial Production of Electric Meters
• Steel Mill with an Electrical Machine
• Patent Reissue
• Print Patent
• Commercial Use of Picture Phone
• Commercial Use of Telephone with Push Buttons
• Dual Elevator in Service
• Belt Conveyor System
• Use of Aluminum Walls for Building Construction
• Tunnel for General Traffic and Railroad Tunnel
• English Patent Granted to a Resident of America
• Successful Oil Well
• Commercial Oil Refinery
• Natural Gas Piped to Homes for Commercial Use
• Program to Provide Corporations Tax Breaks for Contributing to the Community
• Full-Scale Nuclear Power Plant
• Public Use of Polio Vaccine
• Biology Course Offered in a College
• Adhesive and Medicated Plaster in Treatment of Fractures
• Chemistry Laboratory and Chemistry Professor
• Preparation of Dried, Human Blood Serum
• Druggist
• Botany Professor
• Geology Book
• Air Mail Service
• Tests with Antifreeze
• Sleeping Car for Railroad
• Locomotive for Railroad Use
• Steel Passenger Railroad Coach
• Automated People Mover
• Rough-Dry Laundry Service
• Seed Business
• Automobile with a Circulating Lubrication System
• Commercially Successful Steamboat
• High-Speed, Multi-Lane Highway, the Pennsylvania Turnpike
• Building Erected in the United States for Public Use
• Mint of the United States
• Crematory
• Preparation of Soda Water
• Use of Electric Turnstile
• Stone, Cast-Iron, Iron-Wire Suspension and Concrete Arch Highway Bridges
• Permanent Theater Building
• Commercial Museum
• Aluminum-Faced Building
• Bird Sanctuary
• Glass Crystal Chandelier
• Saturday Half-Holiday Introduced
• Low-Rent Community Housing Project
• Planned Community
• Commercial Pretzel Bakery
• Professional Football Game
• Streetcar
• Passenger Cable Car (Steepest Ever Built)
• University for Blacks
• Model School Opened
• Bible Translated to English in America
• Mass Transit Bus Pool Purchase Plan in the U.S.
• Water Pumping Station
• Company-Owned Service Station
• Melon Grown
• Arcade
• Circus
• Nursing School
• Christmas Savings Club
• Advertising Agency and Advertising School
• Book Entered for Copyright
• Artist Successful in Commercial Art
• Sugar Beets Grown
• Book for the Blind
• Graduate School for Women
• Building and Loan Association
• Pennsylvania State Police were the First Organized State Police Force In The Nation, Instituted in 1905
• Symphony Orchestra
• Encyclopedia
• Automobile Road Map
• Printed Ballot for an Election
• Commercial High School
• Law Digest Published
• Bottler of Mineral Water
• Fire Patrol and Fire Insurance Company
• Seatrain
TRANSPORTATION
Smoketown Helicopters
Training | Tours | Aerial Services
311 Airport Drive
Smoketown, PA 17576
(717) 344-4871
www.smoketownhelicopters.com
Red Rose Transit Authority
225 N. Queen Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 397-5613
www.redrosetransit.com
Amtrak | Lancaster Station 53 E. McGovern Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17602
(800) 872-7245
www.amtrak.com
Greyhound 53 E. McGovern Avenue Lancaster, PA 17602 (717) 397-4861
www.greyhound.com
Commuter Services of Pennsylvania
866-579-RIDE (7433) pacommuterservices.org
Lancaster Airport 500 Airport Road, Suite G Lititz, PA. 17543 (717) 569-1221
lancasterairport.com
UTILITIES
Lancaster City Water Bureau
150 Pitney Road
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-4820
cityoflancasterpa.com/water/
Lancaster Public Library 125 N. Duke Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 394-2651
lancasterpubliclibrary.org
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Columbia Water Company
220 Locust Street
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-2188
www.columbiawaterco.com
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Elizabethtown Area Water Authority
211 W. Hummelstown Street
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 367-7448
www.etown-water.com
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GENERAL INFORMATION
City of Lancaster Information Services
120 N. Duke Street
Lancaster, PA 17608
(717) 291-4744
www.cityoflancasterpa.com/services/
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Lancaster County Emergency Services
www.readylancaster.org
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Additional Lancaster County Services
https://co.lancaster.pa.us/170/Services
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Lancaster County History
https://co.lancaster.pa.us/462/County-History
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Lancaster County Maps
Maps of historic city buildings, voting districts, and parks and trails.
https://co.lancaster.pa.us/205/Map-Gallery
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