Year: 2019

Columbia Architectural Tour to showcase Columbia's historic buildings

On Saturday, September 28, the Historic Preservation Trust (HPT) of Lancaster County will host the Columbia Architectural Tour, showcasing the beauty of buildings dating from the 1700s to the 1930s. “Each of the 25 sites is significant, and that’s why we picked it to be part of the tour,” explained Matt Barley, HPT board member and tour committee chair. The guided exterior walking tours will be led by architectural designers and are set to begin at 10 a.m. and depart every half-hour through 3 p.m. on Sept. 28. Participants must check in for the tour at the Columbia Market House, 15 S. Third St., Columbia, to receive wristbands and a tour booklet. Check-in will begin at 9:30 a.m.

Although 25 properties are included in the tour, not all of those will be part of the guided portion of the tour. Tour goers will each receive a 75-page booklet including historical background and anecdotes for each of the sites, and they may explore the other properties on their own during tour hours. A trolley will be running on a loop throughout town as another mode of transportation for participants to reach all of the sites.

Go HERE for more information and registration.

Lancaster MusicFest to host festival benefiting LHOP and Children's Miracle Network

Lancaster MusicFest will host its second annual outdoor music festival experience to benefit Lancaster Housing Opportunity Partnership and Children’s Miracle Network.

Lancaster MusicFest will be held at Buchanan Park on September 14, 2019 from 11am until 8pm. Kelly Bell Band will headline the event, joined by local music artists from Pennsylvania and Lancaster County. The event will also feature food from local restaurants and food trucks, a beer and wine garden featuring craft beer from local breweries, local artisans, and plenty of space to relax with friends, all in a fresh air festival environment minutes from downtown Lancaster. 
Lancaster MusicFest is a family-friendly event, with activities for kids, including a special Kids Music Experience with Mark
Derose and Nick DiSanto, face painting, street magicians, a reptile exhibit, and more.

Artists scheduled to perform include Kelly Bell Band, Little Buddy, Lavacave, Mark Derose & Dreadnought Brigade, Hydroponic Philharmonic , Adrian Garcia Music and The Band Alow.

Tickets are on sale now, and admission for kids 12 and under are free. For tickets and more information, visit lancastermusicfest.com. Also check out Lancaster MusicFest on Facebook.

Also:

It’s CONTEST TIME! A #VIPTICKET Give-Away of TWO VIP tickets to Lancaster MusicFest 2019 on Saturday, September 14 in Buchanan Park!
Register between now and 5:00pm Sunday, September 8 for a General Admission Ticket ($20 each – use Code LHOP) and you will be entered into a RANDOM DRAWING to #WIN a PAIR of #VIP Tickets to Lancaster MusicFest ($150.00 VALUE)
#VIPAccess includes:
◘ MusicFest Access
◘ Event T-Shirt
◘ VIP Tent Access
◘ Separate Viewing Area
◘ Table Service
◘ Full Cash Bar
◘ Artist Meet and Greet
Get your tickets #TODAY at http://bit.ly/LancMusicFest
Use code LHOP with your ticket purchase!
The winners will be notified via email next week.

The Lancaster Housing Opportunity Partnership (LHOP) is a community benefit, charitable non-profit organization and certified CDFI in Lancaster County with a history of making a positive impact by assisting people access and create fair and affordable housing. With the understanding that “good housing is the foundation of a great community,” LHOP provides targeted education and training programs, financial products, and technical assistance in fair and affordable home ownership and rental
housing opportunities.

[Source: Press release]

Esports in Lancaster County: Here's why students are playing video games in school

Columbia High School, another historically low-performing school and NASEF member, created an esports club last year. Superintendent Tom Strickler said it has electrified students who were never big fans of school — or attending school.

Word around Columbia Borough has apparently spread quickly, as middle school students have expressed interest in forming their own team.

“It just adds one more activity to keep students engaged in school,” Strickler said. “I think that’s the key part.”

MORE:

https://lancasteronline.com/news/local/esports-in-lancaster-county-here-s-why-students-are-playing/article_60e394c2-cb5d-11e9-9c52-1f88e21cfd1f.html

District Attorney recommends charging 13-year-old Columbia student with one count of making Terroristic Threats

On 08/30/19 at approximately 9:30 am, the Columbia Borough School District alerted the Columbia Borough Police Department to a possible threat against students and staff.  The Columbia Borough Police Department followed-up on the information and located a witness who heard a current student make threats toward a teacher and classmates.  A Columbia Borough Police officer interviewed the suspect, a 13 year old male student, along with his parents, and determined that threatening statements were made against a teacher and classmates.  Columbia Borough Police Officers further determined that despite the threats, the student did not have immediate access to firearms.   

Upon review of the incident, the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office recommended a charge of one count of Terroristic Threats [M-1] against the 13 year old male.  
The matter will be referred to Juvenile Court and the Lancaster County Juvenile Probation Department. 
Arrest Date:  Wednesday, September 4, 2019 
Case Number:  CB-19-03130 
Charges: (1 count) of Terroristic Threats – (M1) 
Source:  Columbia Borough Police Department