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Good morning, Lancaster,

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Thank you. Whether you joined on day one or yesterday, you’ve helped turn this newsletter into a community of people who care about Lancaster, who show up for local events, who want to know what’s happening around the county, and who believe this place is worth celebrating. We’re grateful you’re here each week.

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Last week, I visited Nathan and Denise, the owners of Joe on the Go, at their Lampeter Corner location (1702 Lampeter Rd, Lancaster). This is a place I’ve been wanting to visit for some time, and I’m thankful that I finally did! Nathan and Denise started their business as a coffee truck in 2022. You will still see the coffee truck at events throughout Lancaster County, but now you can also enjoy your coffee in the comfort of the historic Lampeter building, which dates back to 1760. They opened the doors of their Lampeter Corner location in 2024.

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If you haven’t wrapped up your holiday shopping, consider giving a gift made here in Lancaster. We put together a small guide that highlights seven local artisans whose work reflects the excellent talent and creativity of our maker community.

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Here are a few events for this weekend. Want to add your event to this list? Send us an email to list your event for free!

Christmas Light Show at Messick's - December 11-28 @ 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm.
A free drive-through light show in Mount Joy with synchronized music on 89.9 FM. Stay in your car and watch the display cycle every 15–20 minutes, or choose the new bleacher option if you want to skip the line.

Christmas Tree Lane - December 12 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm A great pick for families: stroll past more than 100 decorated trees, grab hot treats, and snap photos with Anna and Kristoff during their one-night visit. Kids can hunt for hidden Elves, write letters to Santa, and see Pennsylvania’s 42-foot-tall Santa, all for free.

Dinner & Live Jazz at Plough - Dec 11 @ 6:00–8:00 pm
Plough pairs a respected chef with a steady rotation of strong jazz musicians, making it one of the more reliable spots in the city for a relaxed, well-crafted date night..

3West at Lampeter Corner - December 12 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
A staple of Lancaster’s live music circuit, 3West plays acoustic pop with tight harmonies and an easy, crowd-friendly sound that makes for a relaxed night out.

As always, thanks for reading and for being part of this growing community. We’ll be back next week with more local stories, events, and maybe a new trivia challenge. Until then, stay warm, explore something new, and enjoy the season!