Wayfaring Wednesday: Special Edition

July 4 Fireworks - lancasteronline.com

Elizabethtown

— Stone Gables Estate, which includes the Star Barn and the Ironstone Ranch, at 1160 N. Market St. in Elizabethtown, will host an evening of activities that ends with fireworks. The event runs from 3-9 p.m., with fireworks starting at 9 p.m. More info.

Ephrata

— Ephrata Recreation Center will put on a fireworks show at the Lincoln Heights Recreation Area, at 301 Crescent Ave. in Ephrata. The fireworks display will start at 9:30 p.m., and admission is free. The rain date is July 5 at 9:30 p.m.

— Before the fireworks, the Ephrata Church of the Brethren, at 201 Crescent Ave. in Ephrata, will host a Fourth of July Community Fun Night from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Admission is free. More info.

Lititz

— Lititz Springs Park, at 24 N. Broad St. in Lititz, will host a full day of Fourth of July activities, running from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

At the gate, it costs $15 for general admission (ages 11+), $5 for children ages 3-10 years old and free for children ages 0-2. More info.

Marietta

— View fireworks in Marietta at around 9:15 p.m. from the Community Bible Church, at 331 Anderson Ferry Road in Marietta, or the War Memorial Park, 344 E. Walnut St. in Marietta. Admission is free. More info.

Columbia/Wrightsville

— While Columbia doesn't formally have its own fireworks show, Columbia residents should be able to see Wrightsville's fireworks in a new event, the Wrightsville & Columbia 4th of July Celebration. The event opens at 3 p.m., and most celebrations will be held at Riverfront Park, on North Front Street in Wrightsville. Attendees can enjoy food trucks, trivia, DJ music and kid-friendly activities. Firework launch when dark. More info.

September Farms
Celebrate Independence Day with a visit to September Farms, located at 5287 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook. Known for their delicious cheeses, fresh baked goods, and farm-to-table meals, it’s a great spot for picking up picnic supplies or enjoying a family meal. www.septemberfarmcheese.com

If you're looking for somewhere to cool off, this is the place. This limestone cavern is 52 degrees year round and offers spectacular formations and lakes. It’s located at 368 Middletown Rd, Hummelstown, PA 17036 a short day trip away.

Cut through Beekmantown limestone, which is over 440 million years old, they were formed through the erosive properties of water, according to Indian Echo Caverns.  

Come celebrate the best of summer at Terre Hill Days- Thursday, July 18 through Sunday, July 21! Free live entertainment each day along with great food, games, and carnival rides creates a family friendly atmosphere that’s fun for all ages! Special events daily including chainsaw carving, magic show, face painting and more! The schedule can be found on our website. Be sure to join us on Thursday night for Local Bands Night featuring some of the area’s best bands! Check out our annual Arts & Crafts Fair on Saturday. Other special events on Saturday include an airplane candy scramble, children’s entertainment, fireworks, BINGO, and more!

COMMON QUESTIONS FROM FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS

BY https://www.hud.gov/

1. Why should I buy, instead of rent?

   • Answer: A home is an investment. When you rent, you write your monthly check and that money is gone forever. But when you own your home, you can deduct the cost of your mortgage loan interest from your federal income taxes, and usually from your state taxes. This will save you a lot each year, because the interest you pay will make up most of your monthly payment for most of the years of your mortgage. You can also deduct the property taxes you pay as a homeowner. In addition, the value of your home may go up over the years. Finally, you'll enjoy having something that's all yours - a home where your own personal style will tell the world who you are.