Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of January.
Good morning, Lancaster.
Lancaster hosted its traditional Red Rose Drop on New Year’s Eve at Penn Medicine Park, where children and adults enjoyed activities starting at 8 p.m. and ended with midnight fireworks and a walk through the Christmas Spirit Light Show.
Crews are fighting a barn fire on Cardinal Drive in East Drumore Township (Lancaster County) this morning.
Officials are en route to the scene to contain the blaze.
Central PA community events are serving pork and sauerkraut meals for good luck on New Year’s Day.
In Lancaster, the Lancaster Church of the Brethren offers a meal from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. while St. Joseph Catholic Church provides free meals from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Experts advise checking vehicles and equipment for spotted lanternfly egg masses—hidden hitchhikers found on train cars, shipping pallets, and even camp chairs.
The eggs are protected by a mud-like layer during winter, and if left unchecked they could help spread this invasive bug that may harm local crops.
Candlelight Concert: The Best of Hans Zimmer
6-7 p.m. — Barshinger Center — Tickets required — Experience the enchanting music of Hans Zimmer performed by the Listeso String Quartet in a unique candlelit atmosphere.
Handmade Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings Workshop
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen — $50 materials fee — Create your own sterling silver hoop earrings in this immersive beginner workshop led by a Master Artisan.
The Sixties Show
7:30-11:30 p.m. — American Music Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a vibrant journey back to the 1960s with a live multimedia concert featuring iconic hits and captivating stage production.
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