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Sixty-eight years in, the fair is still a date
Jeannette and David Thomas, 87 and 89, took the Masonic Village shuttle to the Elizabethtown Fair on Wednesday night and did what they always do there. A root beer float, a hot dog, a walk through the fairgrounds, some people-watching, some live music, and holding hands the whole way. They have lived at Masonic Village for 20 years. Before that it was Mount Gretna. She retired from teaching in the Annville-Cleona School District, he retired as a carpenter at Milton Hershey School, and between them there are three sons and two grandchildren.
David said he had never seen the fair that busy, which suited them fine. He likes talking to the kids, she likes talking to everyone. Asked what has held 68 years together, Jeannette kept it short. "Patience and love," she said. "That's all you need."
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Gas line work starts today on Hershey Avenue
UGI begins replacing natural gas lines in Lancaster city and Lancaster Township today, and the work runs through the end of September. The project covers Hershey Avenue from Manor Street to Union Street, the Fremont Street and Hershey Avenue intersection, the Manor Street and Hershey Avenue intersection, and Saint Joseph Street between Hershey Avenue and Prospect Street. Expect traffic and parking disruption. Most work happens Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 5 PM, but the Manor and Hershey intersection gets overnight crews from 8 PM to 6 AM.
Two things worth knowing if you live there. Work at Fremont and Hershey holds off until about 8:30 AM so kids can get into Lafayette Elementary, and it pauses again for afternoon dismissal. Some homes will lose gas service temporarily, and UGI needs inside access to inspect and relight equipment.
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What's happening
Monday
Open Play | Drop-in play time for little kids | 10:00 AM | Lancaster Public Library, 151 N. Queen St., Lancaster | Free
Wiggle & Giggle Story Time | Story time with songs and movement | 10:30 AM | Milanof-Schock Library, 1184 Anderson Ferry Rd., Mount Joy | Free
Free Yoga in the Park | Outdoor all-levels yoga | 5:30 PM | Buchanan Park, Lancaster | Free
Trivia Night at Smokehouse | Weekly pub trivia | 6:00 PM | Smokehouse at Plain & Fancy Farm, 3121 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand | Free
Thirsty for Knowledge Trivia | Weekly trivia hosted by MC Angel, 21 and over | 7:00 PM | Brendee's Irish Pub, 449 W. Lemon St., Lancaster | Free
POV Comedy Open Mic Night | Open mic for comedians | 7:00 PM | Phantom Power, 121 W. Frederick St., Millersville | Free
Tuesday
Toddler Time | Recurring storytime for toddlers | 10:15 AM | Manheim Township Public Library, 595 Granite Run Dr., Lancaster | Free
Garden Visit | General admission to the gardens | Noon to 7:00 PM | Conestoga House & Gardens, 1608 Marietta Ave., Lancaster | $12
Trivia Night | Weekly pub trivia | 7:00 PM | Mick's All American Pub, 2428 Willow Street Pike, Willow Street | Free
Trivia Night | Weekly pub trivia | 7:00 PM | Columbia Kettle Works, 2800 N. Reading Rd., Adamstown | Free
Live music
Monday
John Christopher's Rhythmic Groove | Jazz and groove | 5:30 to 8:30 PM | Beccafico, 27-31 E. Main St., Lititz | No cover
Live Music with Local Artists | Local artists, a standing Monday night | 7:00 PM | Wayside Public House, 1390 E. Oregon Rd., Leola | No cover
Open Mic Artist Sessions with Henry Devorick | Open mic, arrive early for the sign-up sheet | 7:00 PM | Tellus360, 24 E. King St., Lancaster | Free, 21+
Tuesday
Live Jazz | Jazz | 6:00 to 8:00 PM | Plough, 25 S. Queen St. (Lancaster Marriott), Lancaster | No cover
Old Time Jam | Old time and string band | 6:30 PM | West Art, 816 Buchanan Ave., Lancaster | Free
Open Mic & Jam with Liam | Open mic then an open jam | 7:00 to 10:00 PM | Courtyard on Water Street, 112 N. Water St., Lancaster | No cover