No matter where you live in Central PA, there's proably something "dropping" in a town near you this New Years Eve; Pennsylvania has a large variety of New Years events sponsored by our towns and communities. All sorts of items are slated to be lowered or raised tonight as we ring in 2013 - where will YOU be watching?
Here's a partial list of towns and what they're dropping for New Years Eve ...
Posted by
Coldwell Banker Select Professionals
on 12/31/2012
Interested in ponds? Especially man-made ones? You're in luck if you plan to be in the Lancaster area tomorrow July 14th, 2012 between 9 am and 5 pm. Stauffers of Kissell Hill and CE Pontz of Lancaster have organized a new tour of 21 sites showcasing the creative landscape designs.
There are commercial sites and residential sites. Big & small, you name it! You ...
Posted by
Coldwell Banker Select Professionals
on 07/13/2012
On a hot July day in Philadelphia 1776, fifty five men voted to adopt the Declaration of Independence. John Adams, one of the signers, wrote home to his wife Abigail:
The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated ...
Posted by
Coldwell Banker Select Professionals
on 07/03/2012
Sometimes it can be difficult to find fun things for your kids to do on the weekends and this can be even more draining on you after a tough week of work. To help ease the pain, we want you to know about a fun festival that will be held this weekend for the kids in Lancaster County. In Ephrata on this Saturday they will be celebrating the 19th Annual Childrens Festival in an effort to help ...
Posted by
Coldwell Banker Select Professionals
on 06/01/2012
The Lancaster Area Habitat For Humanity organization has a "ReStore" where they collect donations of building materials, tools and appliances for resale to support their affordable housing mission in Lancaster County. It's been around for a number of years now, but this spring the staff embarked on an extensive remodel project to "spruce up" the store and freshen up the inventory.
This weekend ...
Posted by
Coldwell Banker Select Professionals
on 05/17/2012
Submitted by Elizabeth Pinkham, Lancaster City Realtor
Being a Good "City" Gardening Neighbor, part 1 - by Susan Ketterman
Being a good gardening neighbor is somewhat different in the "city" compared to the "country". As the saying goes, "good fences, make good neighbors". I've lived in Lancaster City for the past eight years and attest to this axiom. My backyard garden has fences ...
Posted by
Elizabeth Pinkham
on 05/15/2012
Looking for something to do this weekend? Well one of the Countries best music conferences will be coming to Lancaster from tomorrow through Sunday (April 26th - 29th). The Launch Music Fest presents the perfect opportunity for musicians, music business members, or simply music enthusiasts to enjoy a weekend of music with other people who share similar interests.
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Posted by
Coldwell Banker Select Professionals
on 04/25/2012
Column by Elizabeth Pinkham, Coldwell Banker Lancaster PA
As a member of The Town and Country Garden Club of Lancaster I enjoy gardening this time of year. I always find great plants at our club's annual "Diggums" Plant Sale to be held this year on Saturday May 12th, 2012. There will be a wide selection of perrennials at great prices as well as locally grown ...
Posted by
Elizabeth Pinkham
on 04/24/2012
Musser Park originally opened in 1949, a bequest to the City of Lancaster by Henry Musser, maker of umbrella handles. It's a 3.1 acre green space within a beautifully historic city district. The park had been unimproved for many years before a the Musser Park Civic Association embarked on a well-deserved upgrade. Renovations included new grading and seed of the well-known "bowl" in the center of the ...
Posted by
Coldwell Banker Select Professionals
on 02/21/2012
One of my favorite pastimes is the study of history, particularly the era of the American Civil War. I also enjoy doing battlefield photography, so I get to combine two of my personal loves.
You may not realize this, but Lancaster PA was a hub of activity during the Civil War. Many local volunteers served in Union regiments and the city itself hosted numerous troop-and-fund-raising ...
Posted by
Coldwell Banker Select Professionals
on 01/29/2012