Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of November.
Good morning, Lancaster.
The Lancaster Creative Factory offers free art classes for all ages at its downtown studio, where community members work with clay, glass, and paint to explore creativity.
The nonprofit will join Lancaster County’s Extra Give event on Nov 21 to support its programs (located at 580 S Prince St Rear) (with hours Wednesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
On Nov. 7, a wind storm toppled a tree onto the African serval enclosure at Cricket Wildlife Center in District Township, letting three cats escape; officials said the cats are not a danger to kids or pets—if anyone sees them, call the center at 717-381-9893—.
The Lancaster Amtrak station unveiled a modern, accessible platform after a 10-month reconstruction, and the first train arrived Friday morning ahead of the busy Thanksgiving travel season—Amtrak is working with PennDOT on a pedestrian bridge extension set to connect the station to a new parking lot opening around November.
Millersville University held its first outdoor wrestling match to honor fallen officer Cody Becker, a former standout and 2008 alum killed in September, with a tribute that featured a presentation of colors, a helicopter flyover, and remarks from his former coach and a police official—proceeds from Ville Strong shirts support his family and a memorial scholarship.
Central Pennsylvania high school football teams completed the district playoffs second round today as York Catholic edged Delone Catholic 33—25 and Steel High dominated Halifax 52—13.
Exeter Township beat Conestoga Valley 41—34 while Manheim Township, New Oxford, West York, Central York, and Susquehanna Township won their matchups with scores of 49—7, 31—26, 20—0, 42—7, and 50—13 respectively.
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.
Persuasion Performance
7-8 p.m. — Historic Rock Ford — $25.00 — Experience a unique one-act adaptation of Jane Austen's final novel within the intimate setting of a historic mansion.
Luminous Blue Concert
6-9 p.m. — Crystal Ballroom at Eden Resort & Suites — Tickets available — Experience an inspiring mix of pop, jazz, and fusion genres performed by Lisa Lynn Ericson.
Trivioke Night at Southern Market
7-10 p.m. — Southern Market Lancaster — $1 off beer and wine from 7-9 PM — Enjoy trivia followed by karaoke and great prizes.
The Tavern Cook: Eighteenth Century Dining Through the Recipes of Richard Briggs
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Historic Rock Ford — Free entry — Explore 18th-century culinary delights and stories with food historian Marc Meltonville.
Trivioke Night at Southern Market
7-10 p.m. — Southern Market Lancaster — $1 off beer and wine from 7-9 p.m. — Test your music knowledge and sing your heart out at this fun-filled trivia and karaoke night.
Trivia Night at Southern Market
7-10 p.m. — Southern Market Lancaster — $1 off draft beer and wine — Test your knowledge and win gift cards while enjoying great drinks.
Trivioke Night at Southern Market
7-10 p.m. — Southern Market Lancaster — $1 off beer and wine — Enjoy an evening of music trivia followed by karaoke with prizes.
It's a Wonderful Life
7:30-8:30 p.m. — Fulton Theatre — Cost info not provided — Experience the classic tale of George Bailey through a live 1940s radio broadcast.
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