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Historic Rock Ford welcomes Dr. Steven Burg as he presents “Exploring the Traditions and Features of Pennsylvania’s Historic African American Burial Grounds” on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 2 PM in the Langmuir Education Room located on the first floor of the Rock Ford Barn, 881 Rockford Road, Lancaster, PA. Dr. Burg's presentation will explore these African American cemeteries and why it is so important that these places be documented, appreciated, and preserved. This presentation is free of charge, but all guests are required to register due to space limitations.

Welcome to South Central PA Wines of Distinction, a collaboration between four award-winning wineries - Armstrong Valley, Grandview, Nissley, and Waltz Vineyards - at the beautiful Melhorn Manor! Join us for an afternoon filled with exquisite wines from the region, delicious food pairings, and live music. This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to relax and unwind with friends while enjoying some of the finest wines the area has to offer. Don't miss out on this unique experience to discover new favorites and savor the flavors of South Central PA!
Festive Board Catering will be crafting food pairings to enjoy alongside these award-winning wines.

The inaugural concert on the Hill Byrne Christiansen Memorial Organ will be held at 8 PM on First Friday, August 2, featuring organist Larry Hershey in a concert that will include “Prelude on ‘Sine Nomini’” by Leo Sowerby, “Elegy” by John Ireland, and “Resurrection” from Symphonie-Passion by Marcel Dupre. The historic instrument is a restored and enhanced pipe organ built by the late Sebastian Gundling of Lancaster that is now installed in the balcony of the 1854 First Reformed Church at 40 E. Orange Street, Lancaster.

The First Friday “Organic Reflections” concert series is a gift to the community from First Reformed Church, a center city congregation of the United Church of Christ. Only 30 minutes in length, the free concerts begin at 8 PM each First Friday for the convenience of those who wish to spend the early evening visiting downtown galleries before the concert. Doors open at 7:30 pm. All are welcome for majestic music that will refresh your soul and inspire your spirit.

Presented in collaboration with Orpheus Theatre Company, William Shakespeare’s enchanting comedy play will be staged on the piazza of the General Edward Hand Mansion, surrounded by the lush greenery of the grounds and gardens of Historic Rock Ford, making it the perfect outdoor midsummer setting. Guests should bring their own chairs, picnic blankets, etc.
Performance dates: August 8-11 and August 15-16

BLOOM FOLLOWS FOUR BIRTH WORKERS MAKING REPRODUCTIVE CARE SAFER AND MORE ACCESSIBLE IN THEIR COMMUNITY. JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL ONE-NIGHT-ONLY SCREENING FEATURING A POST-FILM Q&A WITH THE FILMMAKER!

United Disabilities Services Foundation (UDSF) will host its fifth annual golf tournament on Friday, August 16, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Crossgates Golf Club, located at 1 Crossland Ps in Millersville, Pennsylvania. Golfers can play in groups of up to four and enjoy activities like a hole-in-one contest to win a $10,000 cash prize, longest drive, putting contest, raffles, and more!

The UDSF Service Dogs Golf Tournament helps to raise critical funds necessary to sustain its program and provide service dogs to individuals with mobility disabilities, children with autism, and facility dogs to elementary schools.

If you have any questions about this event, please contact lorib@udservices.org.

We are holding a Corn Hole Tournament and Movie Night benefit "Doug's Fight is Our Fight" fundraiser on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at the VFW in Gap, PA. The tournament cost is $50.00 per team, guaranteed 6 games. Register your team by emailing team details to dougsfightisourfight@gmail.com or through the following link: https://share.scoreholio.com/ixPO094GwKb. Registration for the tournament will begin at 11:00am and bags fly at noon. Cash prizes for the top 3 teams. Various concessions available throughout day. A variety of raffle items; a Samsung 55" The Frame QLED 4K Smart TV, DeWalt 6pc. Cordless Tool Set, handbags, gift cards and so much more, plus a 50/50 drawing. Raffle winners and 50/50 winner will be drawn in between the Corn Hole Tournament and the Movie. Lastly, we will be Featuring Kung Fu Panda at our Outdoor Movie Night with concessions. Cost $10 ea. available by emailing or day of event. Movie starts around 8pm (sunset)

We are reaching out today with an exciting speaking opportunity for your consideration. We are honored to invite you to speak at 2nd International Summit on Robotics and Artificial Intelligence which will be held during August 26-28, 2024 in Valencia, Spain.

On September 7, 2024, SmartHub Foundation will produce the fifth annual Lancaster MusicFest, an exceptional community experience that brings together live music, local food, local craft beer, street performers, local artisans, and plenty of space to relax with friends, all in a fresh air festival environment at Buchanan Park in Lancaster City.

Historic Rock Ford welcomes Bob Frishman as he presents “Edward Duffield: Philadelphia Clockmaker, Citizen, Gentleman 1730-1803” on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 2 PM in the Langmuir Education Room located on the first floor of the Rock Ford Barn, 881 Rockford Road, Lancaster, PA.

Frishman will present an informative historical overview on Edward Duffield, who was far more than a clockmaker in 18th century Philadelphia. A wealthy property owner and active civic and Anglican Church leader, Duffield nonetheless made, repaired, and sold elegant floor-standing clocks, surveying instruments, and sundials that today are in museums and private collections. He was also a life-long friend of Benjamin Franklin and served as executor of Franklin’s estate. Frishman’s presentation will be supplemented with over 100 images from his newly released comprehensive biography of Duffield which addresses all aspects of the clockmaker’s life and the practice of clockmaking in Colonial America.