February 27th, 2011
- Last day for PA Garden Expo at the PA Farm Show Complex
- Chocolate Covered February in Hershey, PA
- Fire and Ice Festival Party in Mount Joy, PA
- An Evening with Jason Castro at American Music Theatre
February 28th, 2011
- Last day of Chocolate Covered February in Hershey, PA
March 2nd, 2011
- The Lovely Ladies of Jazz performing at The Olde Greenfield Inn
March 3rd, 2011
- Sugar at The Dutch Apple Theatre
March 4th, 2011
- First Friday in Downtown Lancaster
March 5th, 2011
- Bart Township Mud Sale at the Bart Township Fire Company
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To Whom it may concern,
My name is David Pxxxxxx, I was a guest at your hotel the Fairfield Inn in Lancaster last Thursday (02/17/2011).
I was there for a over night stay and interview in the morning. It was a very important day for me and I had everything ready except my tie. I had forgotten it. I did not feel comfortable with out it due to the necessary presentation I would be making this particular day. I was bold enough to ask the gentleman at the front desk of you your hotel if he would be so kind to let me borrow it. He was quick to answer the bell and save my day before it had even begun. I am embarrassed that I don’t remember his name right now but I did tell one of the other managers and I believe she knew who I was talking about.
The bottom line here is that I needed no distractions and had but myself in a bad state of mind before my Big Day. The gentlemen stepped in and helped me remain undistracted.
I ended up having a successful day and moved forward in the process with the company I am interviewing for. This could be a life changing opportunity. I appreciate the kindness and willingness to go above and beyond. It meant a great deal to me.
Thank you for hiring such kind people willing to go the extra mile for the Fairfield Inn and it’s customers.
Thank you,
David Pxxxxxx.
The 2011 American Quilter’s Society 2nd Annual Quilt Show & Contest will be held March 16th through March 19th at the Lancaster County Convention Center. The quilt exhibits and merchant mall areas will be located in Freedom Hall, the Commonwealth Ballroom, and the Heritage Ballroom – all located at the Convention Center
Show Hours
- Wednesday through Friday, March 16th – 18th, 9am to 6pm
- Saturday, March 19th, 9am to 5pm
Admission at the Show Prices
- AQS Members: $9 Daily; $17 Multi-day
- Non-members: $11 Daily; $30 Multi-day
Locations of Downtown Parking Garages
- Penn Square, 38 S. Duke St.
- Central Garage, 35 S. Prince St.
- East King Garage, 146-52 E. King St.
- Prince Street, 111 N. Prince St.
- Duke Street, 150 N. Duke St.
- Water Street, 220 N. Water St.
Click here for map of parking garages.
For more information about the 2nd Annual Quilt Show click here.
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Lancaster County’s term for annual auctions and sales is Mud Sales! Thousands of people look for anything Amish, from quilts to furniture to equipment and so much more throughout Lancaster County. This is a wonderful Amish & Mennonite tradition, come and get a glimpse of a Lancaster County yearly tradition!
2011 Mud Sales
February 26th
Strasburg Spring Consignment & Mud Sale. Starts at 8 a.m. at Strasburg Fire Company #1, located at 203 Franklin Street, Strasburg. For more information you can call 717-687-7232.
Furniture, antiques, quilts, crafts, farm machinery, horses, mules, tools, groceries, fruit, homemade food.
March 5th
Bart Township Annual Auction/Mud Sale. Starts at 8:30 a.m. at Bart Twp. Fire Company, located at 11 Furnace Road, Quarryville. For more information you can call 717-786-3348. Antiques, quilts, furniture, new & used equipment, small goods, hay & straw, livestock, buggies, tools, crafts and food.
March 12th
Gordonville Spring Mud Sale & Auction. Starts at 8:30 a.m. at Gordonville Fire Company, located at Old Leacock Road, Gordonville. For more information you can call 717-768-3869.
The largest fireman’s auction/sale on the East Coast, featuring 500-600 Amish quilts, antiques, collectibles, new & used furniture, tools, farm equipment, horses, mules, buggies, lawn & garden, barns, utility sheds & trailers, construction equipment.
Craft show: March 7, 6-9 p.m.
March 19th
Bart Township Building Materials Mud Sale. Starts at 8:30 a.m. at Bart Twp. Fire Company, located at 11 Furnace Road, Quarryville. For more information you can call 717-786-3348.
Wood and aluminum siding, windows, doors, paneling, bath tubs, wash bowls, lumber and food.
Penryn Fire Company 3rd Annual Mud Sale. Starts at 8:30 a.m. at Penryn Fire Company #1, located at 1441 North Penryn Road, Penryn. For more information you can call 717-664-2825.
Woodcrafts, furniture, antiques, quilts, crafts, farm equipment, food and more.
March 26th
Gap Annual Spring Mud Sale/Auction. Starts at 8 a.m. at Gap Fire Company, 802 Pequea Avenue, Gap. For more information you can call 717-442-8100.
Horse-drawn carriages, buggies, wagons, new & used furniture, quilts, crafts, dry goods, groceries and more.
April 2nd
Robert Fulton Volunteer Fire Company Mud Sale. Starts at 7 a.m. breakfast, at Robert Fulton Fire Company, located at 2271 Robert Fulton Highway, Peach Bottom. For more information you can call 717-548-8995.
Crafts, plants, tools, antiques, farm equipment, furniture, food, buggies, wagons, groceries, horses.
April 9th
Rawlinsville Annual Mud Sale. Starts at 8 a.m. at Rawlinsville Fire Company, located at 33 Martic Heights Drive, Holtwood. For more information you can call 717-284-3023.
Quilts, horses, crafts, building materials, lawn equipment, new and used furniture.
May 14th
Honeybrook Annual Auction/Mud Sale. Starts at 8 a.m. at Honeybrook Fire Company, located at 679 Firehouse Lane, Honeybrook. For more information you can call 610-273-2688.
Quilts, crafts, new furniture, Winross trucks, Smucker’s bells, farm-related supplies, tools, buggies, heifers.
June 25th
Bird-in-Hand Mud Sale. Starts at 8 a.m. Along Rt. 340 (Old Philadelphia Pike) across from Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant. For more information you can call 717-392-0112.
Antiques, harness and tack, specialty items, quilts, crafts, carriages, buggies, wagons and food.
Refton Fire Company Sale. Starts at 7 a.m. breakfast, at Refton Fire Company, located at 99 Church Street. For more information you can call 717-786-9462.
Hardware, shop tools, plants, furniture, antiques, crafts, hay and straw, quilts, horses, food and more.
August 27th
Kinzer’s Fire Company Mud Sale. Starts at 7 a.m. breakfast, at Kinzer’s Fire Company, 3521 Lincoln Highway East. For more information you can call 717-442-4121.
Plants, groceries, antiques, furniture, lumber, tack, sheds and gazebos, equipment, buggies, quilts, horses.
February 13th, 2011
- Last day to Ice Skate at the Clipper Stadium Ice Rink
- Connie Francis performing at the American Music Theatre
February 14th, 2011
- Valentine’s Day
February 16th, 2011
- The Lovely Ladies of Jazz performing at The Olde Greenfield Inn
February 17th, 2011
- Frosty Friends at Hands on House Children’s Museum
February 18th, 2011
- Disappearing Act at Hands on House Children’s Museum
- Mission Fest at Lancaster County Convention Center
- Ladies Night Out at BUiLDiNG CHARACTER
February 19th, 2011
- Music Friday in Downtown Lancaster
- Thomas and Friends Live On Stage in Hershey
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Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday & new year!
There’s always plenty of fun in Lancaster County..but have you went ice skating yet?! The Ice Park at the Clipper Magazine Stadium is now open till February 13th, 2011. They’re open every Thursday through Sunday, and great rates! Unlimited skating for only $6.00 and skate rentals for $3.00. Don’t miss out on great winter fun! For more information click here.
1.) Lots of Gold Points! During the Country Means Business promotion, stay one night Sunday – Thursday, now through Feb. 17, 2011, and receive 10,000 bonus Gold Points. Enrollment in goldpoints plus is free and easy by visiting www.goldpointsplus.com or asking any front desk associate at the Manheim Country Inn & Suites.
2.) Roots Farmer’s Market. Less than a mile from the Manheim Country Inn & Suites, this farmers market has plenty of indoor market space featuring locally made food and craft items.
3.) Take a tour of the Kreider Dairy Farm from the comfort of your own vehicle, year round, in any weather. Advanced reservations required.
4.) Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming at Dutch Apple Dinner Theater. Enjoy a full buffet lunch or dinner with carving stations and a wide variety of dessert items. Then tap your toes along with bluegrass gospel favorites in this sequel to the popular show Smoke on the Mountain.
5.) Family fun at the Hands-on House at the Landis Valley Museum. In addition to the regular exhibits which feature hands-on educational fun for kids ages 2-10, there are several special crafts and classes during the winter, including Frosty Friends and Icy Art.
6.) Celebrate Elvis’ birthday on January 22nd, at the American Music Theater with premier Elvis impersonators, Scot Bruce and Mike Albert, who perform as young and old Elvis, respectively. On January 23rd, come back for the Elvis Gospel Show, featuring Mike Albert.
7.) American Quilter’s Society Quilt Show & Contest at the Lancaster County Convention Center. Shop for quilts, quilting supplies, and gifts at the huge Merchant Mall, take classes on beginning through advanced quilting techniques, and view over 300 quilts on exhibit. March 16-19
8.) Wilbur Chocolate Museum and Factory Store in Lititz, PA. Watch live candy making and take a stroll down chocolate memory lane in the Wilbur museum.
9.) Ice Park at Clipper Magazine Station. Kids of all ages can enjoy ice skating and sliding in the home of the Lancaster Barnstormers.
10.) Cuddle up with a loved one in a Jacuzzi suite at the scenic and cozy Manheim Country Inn & Suites. These spacious two room suites have a king bed and two-person Jacuzzi in the bedroom, and a separate room with second TV and microwave and fridge. Plus, you’ll be close to all the above attractions. Call 717-665-5440 for reservations or book online at www.countryinns.com/manheimpa
With all of this challenging Winter Weather, is it time for you to start thinking about what you can do to get away from it all. How about Lancaster County, where we have created a new experience for you? The Fairfield Inn by Marriott in Lancaster is offering a great new package that is getting a lot of buzz. It is called the Susquehanna Wine Trail Package. We have partnered with 5 area wineries to take you on a journey that will please your pallette!
The Susquehanna Wine Trail Package includes: Lodging and visits to the area wineries including Tamanend Winery,Mt Hope Winery,Waltz Vineyards & Winery, Nissley Vineyards & Winery Estate and Moon Dancer Vineyards & Winery.
The package is for one night’s lodging Thursday through Saturday Nights. Your wine trail includes • $10 Coupon towards a bottle of wine at Tamanend Winery • Wine, Cheese and Cracker tasting for two at Waltz Vineyard & Winery • Coupon for a bottle of Wine at Mt Hope Winery up to $10.95. • Coupon for a bottle of Wine at Moon Dancer Vineyards & Winery valued $16.00 • Coupon for a Vacu-Vin Wine Saver at Nissley Vineyards.(retail $13.50)Package will also include our breakfast, Directions to the Wineries and a Welcome Packet with fun Wine Facts & Recipes.
So come on, THINK SPRING and start by making your reservation for the Susquehanna Wine Trail Package!
For Reservations, call, 888-STAY-FFI Online: www.marriott.com/lnsfi
