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Photo courtesy of Lancaster County Wood Carvers. 1. Woodcarving and Wildlife Art Festival March 11-12 | Millersville University Student Memorial Center This festival will feature exhibitors displaying their woodcarving and wildlife art, live demos, door prizes, presentations, a silent auction, hands-on carving sessions and vendors. Art will be available for purchase from many artists and...

Fair season is back! All across Lancaster County, competitors will be vying for those treasured blue ribbons. Folks take their food seriously and on the periphery, there’s always that reoccurring question: what makes for a strong fair entry? What are the food judges looking for and evaluating and what makes a winning entry? I was...

The John Wright Restaurant combines local farm-fresh ingredients, an unparalleled waterfront view and a bit of history to create a relaxing and memorable dining experience. Pictured front to back are Tuna Tataki (tuna, garlic edamame, sesame soy sauce and spicy mayo), Rampi Scampi and Jamaican Jerk Pork Chop, as well as pairings of wine and...

The shuttering effect from social distancing prompted by the coronavirus has led many of us to reconnect with nature. As a result, new faces now behold the beauty Mother Nature has bestowed upon Lancaster County. But, even before the country was thrust into a state of national emergency, a groundswell of interest in our environment...

A Party in Black Enlivens Mid-winter Lancaster’s first Fête en Noire — French for “party in black” — was so heartily embraced by local party-goers that its 400 online tickets sold out in minutes.  How we yearn for a bit of mystery and naughtiness! Welcome to Fête en Noire, the dark side of Fête en Blanc,...

In may’s column, I introduced you to two-wheeled tours that are offered by Intercourse Bikeworks and Lititz Bikeworks. The resulting feedback was overwhelmingly positive, and I received a number of messages asking for information about other tours. There is always more to explore, so grab a helmet as we hit the road again; only this...

We value many trees in our gardens and public landscapes for their showy spring flowers or brilliant fall display. However, the splendor of a tree’s bark is one ornamental feature that is often overlooked. I’ve noticed that Lancaster County gardens feature deciduous shrubs for their colorful bark or stems during the winter. The red- and...