March 24-27, 2010

Come join us at the Homewood Suites , Lancaster, PA  for the  Annual Quilt Show & Contest March 24-27 . We’re confident that you’ll feel right at home in our warm, cozy suites after enjoying the first Quilt Show held in downtown Lancaster. There will be a lot to see and do:

• 400 beautiful quilts in the AQS Quilt Contest
• Special quilt exhibits
• 300 vendor booths
• Classes, lectures, and special events with national quilt instructors

Special events:

• Wednesday – An Evening with Karen K. Stone – For the Fun of It!
• Thursday – It’s the Eleanor Burns Show – Live in Lancaster
• Friday – A Love Affair with Fabric – Charlotte Angotti
• Saturday – Brunch and Fun with Helen Squire & All-Star Review

Admission & Show Hours

Advance Registration Prices:
AQS Members: $8 Daily; $15 Multi-day
Non-members: $10 Daily; $30 Multi-day

Admission at the Show Prices:
AQS Members: $9 Daily; $17 Multi-day
Non-members: $11 Daily; $30 Multi-day

Ordering Admission in Advance: Save money and avoid standing in line at the show – purchase your admission in advance. Your name badge (which includes admission on advance registrations) will be mailed for registrations received by February 10, 2010.

Registrations received between February 11, 2010 and March 3, 2010 will be processed and name badges will be held for pickup at the Workshop desk. All international name badges are held for pickup at the Workshop Desk.

Last day for advance registration is March 3, 2010, at 3:00 p.m. for individuals and tour groups. After that date, registration will be handled at the show on a first-come basis.

Show Hours

Wednesday through Friday, March 24 to 26, 9am to 6pm
Saturday, March 27, 9am to 5pm

For more information visit www.americanquilters.com.

Coming off the most successful year in the franchise’s illustrious history, with a record-breaking 62 box office record and more than two million smiling fans. The iconic Harlem Globetrotters are primed to showcase their eye-popping 2010 World Tour in Hershey with the wholesome family entertainment known worldwide for thrilling fans young and old and making cherished family memories.

Now in their 84th consecutive season of touring the world, the Globetrotters’ high-flying show features some of the most extraordinary athletes and entertainers on the planet – including Big Easy Lofton and Flight Time Lang, who are starring in the Emmy Award-winning CBS reality hit, “The Amazing Race;” the always hilarious Special K Daley; dribbling magician Scooter Christensen; and ball handling wizards Handles Franklin and Ant Atkinson.

“The Harlem Globetrotters are the epitome of world-class family excitement,” says Michael Kenney, the Globetrotters’ senior vice president, live event marketing. “You’ll want to get your tickets now for an experience the whole family will be talking about for years to come.”

The Original Harlem Globetrotters have played in 120 countries on six continents, entertaining over 130 million fans and crossing barriers between cultures, societies and people from all walks of life. The Globetrotters are one of only six teams to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

For more information visit the Globetrotters at harlemglobetrotters.com. Tickets for this show are available at Giant Center Box Office. They can be charged by phone at 717-534-3911 or 1-800-745-3000, at all Ticketmaster locations, and online at Ticketmaster.com

There are several driving tours with directions  to lead you through various areas of the county. Each includes several covered bridges; ideas for things to do along the way; and unique towns and villages lined with restaurants, shops, galleries and historic attractions. A great way to stretch your legs during the journey, break for lunch, or create an itinerary to fill your entire day!

Lodge with us and take advantage of our  Holiday discounts!

First Friday in Lancaster PA

Come visit the Homewood Suites in Lancaster, PA where you are only minutes from the Fine Arts of downtown Lancaster.

First Fridays are a great time to experience the urban ambiance of downtown Lancaster! Join the thousands who enjoy the evening’s artistic energy and fun surprises that make each First Friday special.

First Fridays occur on the first Friday evening of every month year round. Over 70 arts venues extend their hours and stay open to 9:00 PM – some even later! Music and refreshments often complement the changing exhibitions and performances.

With a large number of galleries concentrated in Lancaster’s bustling downtown district, it is easy and fun to stroll the streets, browse the galleries, meet the artists, and purchase fine art to grace your home and office. Along the way, you will find a range of distinctive owner-operated boutiques and shops with unique and eclectic products not duplicated elsewhere. Complete the evening with a meal at one of the numerous excellent downtown restaurants that offer menus from casual to fine dining. Whether you are looking for sophisticated or funky, retro or edgy, antique or contemporary, you will find it in downtown Lancaster. You can plan your visit with the First Friday Plan and Map which shows all the events.

Please check out our special Holiday rates at www.homewoodholidays.com. Hope to see you soon!

Black Friday

With the Holidays approaching us soon, so is Black Friday. Come visit the Homewood Suites in Lancaster, PA. where we are just minutes away from the bargain shopping at its finest. Below is a list of some of the  Outlet Stores and Malls in our area:

* Tanger Outlet Center – Lancaster – 311 Stanley K. Tanger Blvd., Lanncaster, PA

* Rockvale Outlets – Routes 30 & 896, Lancaster, PA

* VF Outlet Village – 801 Hill Ave., Reading, PA

* Berkshire Mall -1665 State Hill Rd, Reading, PA

* Flower and Craft Warehouse - 196 Broad St., Blue Ball, PA

* Park City Mall – 142 Park City Center, Lancaster, PA

* Aimee & Daria’s Doll Outlet- 2682 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA

* Calico Corners Outlet – 2481 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA

* T.J. Maxx – 832 Plaza Blvd., Lancaster, PA

* Wilton Armetale – 905 Square St., Mount Joy, PA

* Noahs Landing - 35 S. Willowdale Dr., Lancaster, PA

If you are interested in Thanksgiving meal at one of our local restaurants be sure to call for availability.