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A 90-year-old went skydiving over Lancaster County
For his 90th birthday, Wayne Burg wanted to jump out of an airplane. So on Saturday, he did. The Masonic Village resident rode a single-engine Cessna 12,000 feet above Maytown Sport Parachute Club in East Donegal Township, then jumped in tandem with instructor Tony Guiliano while more than a dozen fellow residents watched from below. Burg got the idea in 2014, when George H.W. Bush marked his own 90th with a parachute jump. "Sometimes when people reach a certain age, they think they're finished. But they're not finished," Burg said.
Same airfield, same day: Darlene Kellner of Lancaster, Ann Ross and Sandra Ramey of the group Skydivers Over Sixty became the first three women in Pennsylvania to link eight free-fall formations in one jump, a state record. Not a bad Saturday over Lancaster County.
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What's happening
Monday
Mindful Monday at Binns Park | Family-friendly movement and meditation downtown, with wellness vendors on site. | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Binns Park, 100 N. Queen St., Lancaster | No admission fee listed
Silent Book Club | Quiet reading over a beer; bring whatever you're currently reading. | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Our Town Brewery, 252 N. Prince St., Lancaster | Free
Whip It Up Cookbook Club | Cook a recipe, bring a dish, swap kitchen notes with fellow home cooks. | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Ephrata Public Library, 550 S. Reading Rd., Ephrata | Free
Thirsty for Knowledge Trivia | MC Angel runs the weekly pub trivia night for players 21 and up. | 7:00 PM | Brendee's Irish Pub, 449 W. Lemon St., Lancaster | No cover listed
Vocal Harmonix Open Rehearsal | The a cappella chorus opens its rehearsal to singers of all levels. | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1905 Broad St., East Petersburg | No cost listed
Tuesday
Lancaster Stormers vs. Long Island Ducks | The Stormers open a home series under the lights, a few blocks from downtown. | 6:45 PM | Penn Medicine Park, 650 N. Prince St., Lancaster | Single-game tickets at lancasterstormers.com
Lancaster Area Real Estate Investors Meetup | Monthly networking night for investors, flippers, lenders, and agents; newcomers welcome. | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Keller Williams Elite, 5139 Main St., East Petersburg | No cost listed
The Original Pennsylvanians: Life Before the Frontier | An evening history talk on the Native peoples who lived here first. | 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM | Manheim Township Public Library, 595 Granite Run Dr., Lancaster | Free
Jane Austen Society of Lancaster County | The monthly evening of all things Austen; Regency-era readers welcome. | 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM | Lititz Public Library, 651 Kissel Hill Rd., Lititz | Free
Wednesday
2026 Lititz Lions Club Car Cruise | Classic cars park and cruise Main Street, rain or shine, for local charities. | 3:30 PM - 8:30 PM (cruising 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM) | Main Street, 14 E. Main St., Lititz | Free for spectators
Stuffed Animal Sleepover | Kids drop off their stuffed animals for an overnight library adventure. | 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Lancaster Public Library, 151 N. Queen St., Lancaster | Free
Creating Year-Round Interest with Native Plants | A gardening talk on native plants that keep your yard interesting all year. | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Ephrata Public Library, 550 S. Reading Rd., Ephrata | Free
Lancaster Stormers vs. Long Island Ducks | Game two of the home series; midweek baseball at Penn Medicine Park. | 6:45 PM | Penn Medicine Park, 650 N. Prince St., Lancaster | Single-game tickets at lancasterstormers.com
Trivia Night at Southern Market | Weekly food-hall trivia with vendor gift cards up for grabs, plus $1 off drafts. | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Southern Market, 100 S. Queen St., Lancaster | Free
August Fierce Woman's Circle | A monthly women's gathering of conversation, movement, and group sharing. | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Urban Arts House, 430 W. Orange St., Lancaster | Free
Now Playing
Joshua | Sight & Sound's original production follows Joshua into the Promised Land, running through Dec. 31. | Multiple performances weekly; showtimes on the ticketing calendar | Sight & Sound Theatres, 300 Hartman Bridge Rd., Ronks | Adults $82-$104, children (2-12) $44
Pretty Woman: The Musical | The Broadway musical based on the 1990 rom-com, running through Sept. 24. | Matinees 1 PM, evenings 7:30 PM, twilights 7 PM; days vary by week | Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, 510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster | Dinner & show $78-$83 adults; show only $55 adults, $22 under 18
Dear Soldier Boy | Musical comedy about an Amish woman's letters to U.S. troops, running through Oct. 21. | Performances Mon-Sat; times on the venue calendar | Bird-in-Hand Stage, 2760 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand | Show only $47 adult, $18 child; meal packages available
Ryan & Friends: Laughter in Lancaster | Ventriloquist comedy tour of PA Dutch Country, family-friendly, running through Oct. 15. | Performances Mon-Sat; times on the venue calendar | Bird-in-Hand Stage, 2760 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand | Show only $34 adult, $15 child; meal packages available
Live music
Monday
Tom Pontz Trio | Live trio, Beccafico's standing Monday night | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Beccafico, 27-31 E. Main St., Lititz | No cover listed
Open Mic Artist Sessions w/ Henry Devorick | Open mic, acoustic covers and originals | 7:00 PM (21+) | Tellus360, 24 E. King St., Lancaster | Free
Tuesday
Open Mic & Jam with Liam Galiano | Open mic and jam, on the patio if weather permits | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | The Courtyard on Water Street, 112 N. Water St., Lancaster | No cover listed
Diana Ross: Diana in Motion | Motown / R&B | 7:30 PM | American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster | $159-$269
Wednesday
Twitty & Lynn: A Salute to Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn | Classic country, performed by their grandkids Tre Twitty and Tayla Lynn | 3:00 PM | American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster | $34-$49
Open Mic Night with Andrew Pauls | Acoustic open mic | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | West Art (Coffee Bar), 816 Buchanan Ave., Lancaster | No cover listed
Wednesday Open Mic | Weekly open mic at the riverfront pub | 7:30 PM | McCleary's Public House, 130 W. Front St., Marietta | No cover listed
Slow Pilot: Tribute to Jeff Buckley | Rock; Belgian band performing Jeff Buckley's "Grace" in full (21+) | 8:00 PM (doors 7:00 PM) | Tellus360, 24 E. King St., Lancaster | $18.59 GA, includes fees
Ben Nichols w/ Cory Branan | Americana / alt-country; the Lucero frontman (18+) | 8:00 PM (doors 7:00 PM) | Phantom Power, 121 W. Frederick St., Millersville | $20 advance, $25 day of show