Good morning, Lancaster.

After an e-bike fire in Franklin County, Kenneth Dupree of Paradise Electric Bike in Lancaster City shared tips to stop similar fires.

He advised charging bikes during dinner and unplugging them before bed, using only manufacturer-suggested parts and plugging directly into an outlet to prevent overheating.

Residents in Lancaster and surrounding areas will soon enjoy a range of fall events in the Susquehanna Valley—apple picking, pumpkin carving, corn mazes, train rides and haunted attractions are scheduled for later this week.

A family in Drumore Township lost their home & two cats in a fire this weekend, and officials confirmed that seven family members across five generations, including a 106-year-old woman and two children, were unharmed while a GoFundMe was set up to support their recovery.

Meals on Wheels in Lancaster County is facing funding challenges as the ongoing government shutdown affects federal support through the Older Americans Act.

The program (which has served over 200,000 meals since the pandemic) may struggle to meet the growing needs of older adults and individuals with disabilities.

Senior Helpers of Central Pa, led by Scott Gerson, helps more than 500 seniors in Camp Hill, Carlisle, York, Mifflinburg and Hershey stay in their own homes by offering companion care and help with daily tasks.

The program includes a training center with a mock apartment—this setup has created over 350 jobs and earned the company the Franchise of the Year award.

VMware vSphere 8.0 Skill Up Training/Class

Mon-Fri, Oct 27-31 — ThinkSafety Training LLC — $2400 — Enhance your IT skills with this expert-led VMware training class.

Pumpkin Madness

1-6 p.m. — Cherry Crest Adventure Farm — Entry Fee Required — Get ready to smash, throw, and carve pumpkins in a fun-filled afternoon of pumpkin destruction.

LMHM Fall Fundraiser at Bierhall Brewing

5-8 p.m. — BierHall Brewing Company — Community event supporting the museum — Enjoy trivia and craft beer in a friendly atmosphere.

Trivioke Night at Southern Market

7-10 p.m. — Southern Market Lancaster — $1 off beer and wine — Enjoy a night of music trivia followed by karaoke with prizes for top trivia teams.

Back to the Future Live Music Event

10:00 PM – 11:59 PM — The Village Nightclub and Lizard Lounge — $20 entry — Catch classic hip hop vibes live from Greg Nice and enjoy sounds by talented DJs.

Malta Band Concert

9-10 a.m. — Homestead Village — Free entry — Celebrate the 100th Anniversary with community music and special performances by the Malta Band.

The 3rd Annual Enigmatical Dinner Fundraising Event

5:30-9 p.m. — Pepper Theo Cafe and Events — $250-1000 per person — A whimsical dinner that presents courses as riddles to benefit educational programming.