Good morning, Lancaster.

Volunteers from Raven Ridge Wildlife Center — with help from Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary — rescued a boa constrictor found slithering in Columbia after police covered it with a trash can.

They are now working to locate the snake’s owner to prevent the pet from harming local ecosystems.

A surprise message told a recipient they had won a jackpot but required a fee or sensitive details to claim it—experts say this lottery scam uses pressure tactics to steal money and data.

Local authorities stress that legitimate lotteries never ask for payments or personal information.

Community organizations in Lancaster are helping residents understand new SNAP work requirements that went into effect on September 1 and will have further changes on November 1—officials say many families may struggle to meet the 80-hour requirement.

Local leaders are urging residents to contact service providers for assistance to keep food benefits running.

Lancaster Airport is hosting a federally required disaster response drill today from 8 a.m. to noon with extra emergency personnel on site—Manheim Township Fire Rescue said the drill is only a training exercise and not a real emergency.

On Friday, Sept. 19, Lancaster residents will see a rare triple play when a slim crescent Moon, dazzling Venus, and bright Regulus appear closely grouped in the eastern sky just before sunrise.

The alignment spans less than one and a half degrees and forms a smile-like shape in the constellation Leo—an impressive sight for casual observers.

Music Friday

5-8 p.m. — Binns Park — Free entry — Experience the vibrant sounds of local artists every third Friday in Lancaster City.

Turkish Lamp Mosaic Art Workshop

10:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster — Cost varies — Create a stunning Turkish mosaic lamp while enjoying authentic Turkish treats.

Australian Pink Floyd Show

7:00-8:30 p.m. — American Music Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience an exceptional tribute to the legendary Pink Floyd with stunning visuals and sound.

Everence Development Conference

8 AM – 5 PM — Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square — Register Now! — Discover innovative strategies for mission-driven fundraising efforts.

Driving Miss Daisy

2-3:30 p.m. — Fulton Theatre — Tickets from $106 — Witness a heartwarming performance at the historic venue in Lancaster.

Eastool Auction & Expo

12 AM – 12 AM — Solanco Fair Association — Admission varies — Discover woodworking, metalworking, and construction products while bidding on tools and machinery at this expansive expo.

Oktoberfest Celebration

11 AM – 6 PM — Mount Hope Estate & Winery — Entry fee applies — Celebrate German culture with craft brews and traditional festivities.

Polo Match at Lancaster Polo Club

1-4 p.m. — Lancaster Polo Club — $10 entry — Enjoy an afternoon of tailgating and polo traditions while watching an exciting match.

David Sedaris Live

7:30-9 p.m. — American Music Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the humor and storytelling of renowned comedian and author David Sedaris.

Béla Fleck Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Ware Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the virtuosic banjo sounds of America's own Béla Fleck in an intimate setting.

Freedom Walk to End Human Trafficking

Freedom Walk is a community awareness and fundraising event, rallying hundreds of abolitionists, taking thousands of steps to make a difference. Freedom Walk is an outward expression of our inward desire to see human trafficking completely abolished. Join us on Saturday, October 11, from 10 am to 1 pm at Musser Park in Lancaster and make a difference in our community.