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Good morning, Lancaster.

Happy 50% Off Easter Candy Day to all who celebrate! I love those little Reese's eggs. Perfect ratio of chocolate to peanut butter. 

In today's Lancaster Ledger:

• A mother-daughter duo navigates organ donation together

• What's opening, closing, and remodeling around the county

• A Lancaster company helped build parts of Artemis II

Let's do it.

— Collin

Missy Stoltzfus, a 49-year-old graphic designer from Lancaster, is searching for a living kidney donor after 32 years of living with lupus. Stoltzfus was added to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania's transplant list on January 2 and currently filters just 16-17 milliliters of blood per minute — functioning kidneys handle about 100. Her nephrologist, Dr. Charles Rodenberger, wants to get her a transplant before she needs dialysis, which typically starts when that number drops to 10.

Here's the thing: Stoltzfus has been through this before — on the other side. In 2022, she ran a social media campaign that connected her mother, Sue Mackey, 73, with a living liver donor who turned out to be one of Mackey's former fifth-grade students at what's now Smith-Wade-El Elementary. Now Mackey is walking beside her daughter through the same process. Anyone interested in learning more about becoming a donor can visit penntransplant.donorscreen.org or read Stoltzfus's story at withlovemissy.com.

A lot is happening on the local business front this week. Here's the roundup:

The Lancaster Costco food court at 1875 Hempstead Road is closing temporarily for a remodel. No official timeline yet, but shoppers are hoping the overhaul fixes the notorious bottleneck near the self-checkout lanes. (If you know, you know.)

Village Greens miniature golf in Strasburg Township reopened for the season on Saturday under new owners Travis and Lindsey Jankowski. Travis, a Lancaster County native and current Texas Rangers coach, bought the course at 1444 Village Road in February for $1.17 million. New additions include Tiny Tees Village — a mini Strasburg. The grand reopening featured a free egg hunt with more than 4,000 eggs.

Scoops, the beloved seasonal ice cream shop in Mountville, hasn't announced its official 2026 opening date yet, but a Yelp listing points to April 15. Based on prior years, that tracks. Start planning your first-scoop-of-the-season trip now.

The Chick-fil-A on Lincoln Highway has temporarily closed for renovations, sending a wave of extra traffic to the Belmont location on Route 30. It's gotten bad enough that a constable has been stationed there to manage vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Residents report near-collisions and drivers blowing through stop signs near the adjacent Starbucks. If you can avoid the Belmont shopping center for a few weeks, you might want to.

And in Elizabethtown, Pizzatown and Ferrarelli House of Wine at 50 Veterans Drive in Mount Joy Township closed for good on Saturday after more than 20 years. The reason? A new Sheetz. The convenience store and gas station are expected to be finished before January 2028. One door closes, a Sheetz opens.

If you looked up at the sky this week and thought about the moon, here's a Lancaster connection: Advanced Cooling Technologies, based in Burle Business Park at 1004 New Holland Avenue, built structural components currently aboard the Artemis II rocket — humanity's first crewed lunar voyage in more than half a century. Four astronauts launched from Kennedy Space Center this week for a 10-day trip around the moon, with splashdown expected off San Diego on April 10.

ACT's technology — including two-phase liquid cooling and heat pipes — keeps hardware from overheating (or freezing) in space. The company was founded in 2003 as a research firm and now occupies 83,000 square feet in Lancaster. Investment giant Blackstone announced last month it's acquiring a majority stake to expand manufacturing capacity. Lancaster, Pennsylvania: thermal management capital of the world. Has a nice ring to it.

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Dutch Wonderland Eggcellent Celebration | Final day of the spring celebration with Easter Bunny photos, egg hunts, and festive food | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Dutch Wonderland, 2249 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster, PA 17602 | $39.99 advance; $69.99 gate. Ages 2 and under free.

Adult Beginner Salsa Class | Learn the basics of salsa dancing — no partner or experience needed | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | The Ware Center, 42 N Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603 | $20

Spring Bubble Bowl Arrangement Workshop | Create a spring floral arrangement with expert guidance | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Central Market Flowers on Queen, 258 N Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603 | $75

Lancaster County's Best Kept Secrets Tour | Self-guided driving tour of 44 off-the-beaten-path businesses with refreshments and demos | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 44 businesses across Lancaster County | $12 per ticket

Hairspray at the Fulton Theatre (Opening Night) | The beloved 1960s-set musical opens at the historic Fulton, running through May 3 | 7:30 PM | Fulton Theatre, 12 N Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603 | $20-$74

Murder Mystery Dinner Theater | Four-course meal while you solve a mystery at Mount Hope Mansion | Evening | Mount Hope Estate & Winery, 2775 Lebanon Rd, Manheim, PA 17545 | $72.95

Rawlinsville Mud Sale | Traditional Lancaster County mud sale with quilts, crafts, furniture, and PA Dutch food | 5:00 PM (Fri), 8:00 AM (Sat) | Rawlinsville Fire Company, 33 Martic Heights Dr, Holtwood, PA 17532 | Free admission

One With Nature Forest Therapy Walk | Guided forest therapy with tea ceremony and snacks | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | 3510 Willow Street Pike, Willow Street, PA 17584 | $49

Ned & Nancy See America | New musical comedy about a retired couple's cross-country RV adventure | Contact box office: (717) 768-1568 | Bird-in-Hand Stage, 2760 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505 | $18-$47 (show only)

Garden Spot Village Half Marathon & 10K | Half marathon and 10K through scenic Lancaster County countryside | 8:00 AM | Garden Spot Village, 433 S Kinzer Ave, New Holland, PA 17557 | Free to spectate

Spring Taste of Bird-in-Hand | Sample sweet, sour, and savory products made with traditional Lancaster County methods | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Bird-in-Hand Artisan Village, 2705 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505 | Free

Paradise Township Food Truck Festival | Over 20 food vendors including BBQ, tacos, seafood, and ice cream | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Paradise Community Park, 6 London Vale Rd, Gordonville, PA 17529 | Free admission

Manheim Arts Festival | Quick Draw Competition, fine art vendors, glassblowing demos, kids' art zone, and mural walk | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Market Square, Manheim, PA 17545 | Free

Craft & Vendor Show | Handmade artisan goods and local vendors | 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Ephrata Business Center, 400 W Main St, Ephrata, PA 17522 | Free

Dutch Wonderland Eggcellent Celebration | Easter Bunny, egg hunts, and all park rides | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Dutch Wonderland, 2249 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster, PA 17602 | $39.99 advance; $69.99 gate. Ages 2 and under free.

Joshua at Sight & Sound Theatres | The brand-new 2026 production brings the story of Joshua to life with spectacular sets, live animals, and original music. Running through December 31. | Multiple showtimes daily | Sight & Sound Theatres, 300 Hartman Bridge Rd, Ronks, PA 17572 | $82-$104 adults; $44 children

Monday High 50°F, low 33°F.

Tuesday High 47°F, low 32°F.

Open Mic Artist Sessions w/ Henry Devorick | Variety | 7:00 PM | Tellus360, 24 E King St, Lancaster, PA 17602 | Free (21+)

Revolution: The Music of the Beatles (Lancaster Symphony Orchestra) | Symphonic / Beatles Tribute | 7:00 PM | Lancaster County Convention Center, 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17602 | $45-$119

You, Me, & Harry: Celebrating the Music of Harry Chapin | Folk / Singer-Songwriter Tribute | 7:30 PM | Zoetropolis Cinema Stillhouse, 112 N Water St, Lancaster, PA 17603 | See venue for pricing

Pool Kids | Indie Rock | 7:00 PM | Phantom Power, 121 W Frederick St, Millersville, PA 17551 | $18 advance / $23 day of

The Temptations & The Four Tops | Motown / R&B | 7:30 PM | American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster, PA 17602 | $79-$109

Reenie Hall & the Woodshines with Katie Joy Nellis and JW Nielsen | Folk / Acoustic | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Smucker Village, 3526 Old Philadelphia Pike, Intercourse, PA 17534 | Free

Shawan Rice & The Quiet Riders (Lancaster Loves) | Soul / Roots | 7:30 PM (Doors 6:30 PM) | Ware Center for the Arts, 42 N Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603 | $15

Jake Xerxes Fussell and Sam Amidon | Americana / Folk | 7:30 PM | West Art, 15 W Walnut St, Lancaster, PA 17603 | See venue for pricing

The Willie Marble Xperience feat. the World Famous Marblelettes | Variety / Performance | 7:00 PM | Tellus360, 24 E King St, Lancaster, PA 17602 | Free (21+)

BIG ROOM VIBES with Major Vibes | Electronic / DJ | 10:00 PM | Tellus360, 24 E King St, Lancaster, PA 17602 | See venue for pricing (21+)

PENNTERA w/ Gallowglas | Metal / Tribute | 8:00 PM (Doors 7:00 PM) | Phantom Power, 121 W Frederick St, Millersville, PA 17551 | $15 advance / $20 day of (21+)

Jeff Foxworthy | Comedy | 8:00 PM | American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster, PA 17602 | $89-$149

The Warped Band (Emo Night) | Pop Punk / Emo | 7:00 PM (Doors 6:00 PM) | Tellus360, 24 E King St, Lancaster, PA 17602 | $15 advance / $20 day of (21+)

The Reagan Years | 80s Tribute / Rock | 7:00 PM | Mickey's Black Box, 50 Rock Lititz Blvd, Lititz, PA 17543 | $32.65+

LeRoy Stoltzfus | Country | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Smucker Village, 3526 Old Philadelphia Pike, Intercourse, PA 17534 | Free

AMPED FEST | Rock / Tribute Festival | 8:00 PM | Phantom Power, 121 W Frederick St, Millersville, PA 17551 | $15 advance / $20 day of

Sarah Fleiss (Curtis Institute of Music) | Classical / Opera | See venue for time | Trust Performing Arts Center, 37 N Market St, Lancaster, PA 17603 | See venue for pricing

Jam Session with Matt Wenger | Jam / Bluegrass | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Tellus360, 24 E King St, Lancaster, PA 17602 | Free

The Holy Mess feat. Headzo and Worries | Punk / Indie Rock | 2:30 PM | Zoetropolis Cinema Stillhouse, 112 N Water St, Lancaster, PA 17603 | See venue for pricing

Banks Sapnar Septet (Fresh Takes On Jazz) | Jazz | 2:30 PM | Mickey's Black Box, 50 Rock Lititz Blvd, Lititz, PA 17543 | $23.40+

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - All the Good Times: The Farewell Tour | Country / Americana | 7:00 PM | American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster, PA 17602 | $39-$79

Rend Collective | Contemporary Christian / Folk | 7:00 PM (Doors 6:15 PM) | Lancaster Bible College, 901 Eden Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601 | $62+

In A Cello Mood: Stella Heysek | Classical / Cello | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Soundwise Health Studio, Lancaster, PA | See venue for pricing

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