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Lancaster Liederkranz News
January 14, 2026
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Accepting College Scholarship Applications
The Liederkranz Grant Fund is accepting German Language or German Cultural college scholarship applications. Please apply by February 6.
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The German Language Scholarship Application may be completed by any local area high school senior who has studied German. Selection will be based upon academic achievement and proficiency with speaking German. This application is available to all area high school seniors (Liederkranz membership of a parent or grandparent is not required).
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The German Cultural Scholarship Application may be completed by high school seniors who are a child or grandchild of a Lancaster Liederkranz member. Selection will be based upon academic achievement and commitment to German culture through volunteering and/or participation at the Liederkranz.
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2026 Membership Renewals:
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We extend a grace period to renew through February. Beginning March 1, a late fee of $35 per person will be applied. Details and links below. Please renew by February 28.
Club Bar & Dining Hours:
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Bar Hours: Mon & Tue 4-10pm, Wed & Thu 4-11pm, Fri & Sat 4pm-12am, closed Sun unless special event.
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Food Service: Wed-Sat, 5-8:30pm (1st Thu meeting night 5-7pm)
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Outside Food is not permitted at any time on days the Club is serving food.
Please Note:
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No dogs permitted on premises; all inside and outside areas.
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Be prepared to show your membership card when requested.
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Ask your guests to be prepared to show their ID.
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Guests are permitted 3 visits within the calendar year before membership is required. Note: the 3 visit rule is waived when a membership application is received.
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Members are not permitted to enter the kitchen during dinner hours. Additionally, if you have a project requiring the Chef or kitchen use, please reach out to trustee, Dave Kemmick.
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Smoking on the Deck is limited to only those times when the ballroom is not in use for dining or any other event during cold-weather months of December through March.
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Reservations:
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Reserve on Touch Bistro. Reservations are preferred and very helpful to the kitchen staff.
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Reservations may be made up to 2 hours prior to requested time. Your table will be held for 30 mins, after which time it will be forfeited.
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While you may arrive early to socialize and enjoy cocktails, food orders will be taken at the time of your reservation.
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Tables seat up to 8 people. If your group is larger, simply create a 2nd reservation and note in Special Requests that you would like to be seated together or near each other.
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Dining:
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Speisekarte Weekly Menu: Wed 1/14, Thu 1/15, & Sat 1/17*
Weekly Specials:
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Spicy Hamachi Tartare: Seaweed Salad, Wonton Crisps $14
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Ruby Red Trout Filet: Saffron-Tomato Stew, Olives, Capers, Cannellini Beans $21
*Friday, 1/16 - Alpenrose Schuhplattler Spaghetti Dinner Fundriser. No regular menu service on Friday. Reservations are not required.
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Bar Features
Saturday's Cocktail:
- Look for pop-up features on Saturday!
Seasonal Cocktails:
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Chocolate Orange Martini: Chocolate Vodka, Cointreau, Bailey's, Creme De Cacao
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Chocolate Raspberry Martini: Chocolate Vodka, Chambord, Bailey's
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Boulevardier: Rittenhouse Rye Whiskey, Campari, Sweet Vermouth, Orange Peel Garnish
Beer Menu
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Untappd Download at Google Play or Apple App Stores
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On Tap
Beer Newsletter
By Jim Weber
Some new breweries and beers are appearing on the Lancaster Liederkranz taps. Before ordering your regular quaff, take a look at the "beer board" to see if something different is in order. The LLK Brew Crew aims to provide something for every beer palate! Click to continue reading On Tap
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Schedule of Events
This Week:
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Cancelled: Hobby Chor Sing Along
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Fri Jan 16 - 5-8pm Schuhplattler Spaghetti Dinner - Open seating throughout the Club. Music by Drew & Mike in the Bar.
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Sun Jan 18 - 2:30 Football Texans/Patriots 3pm & Rams/Bears 6:30
Upcoming:
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Wed Jan 21 - 7pm Book Club
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Thu Jan 22 - 7pm Trivia
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Fri Jan 23 - 6:45 Children's Fasching Event
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Sat Jan 24 - 6-10pm Fasching Karneval Costume Party Music by the Karneval Party Band with members from Maria & John Band and Kompass Rose
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Sun Jan 25 - 2:30 Football Championships: AFC 3pm & NFC 6:30
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Thu Jan 29 - 7pm Trivia
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Sat Jan 31 - 12-5pm Eisfest at the Pavilion - Bonfire, Brats, & Beer at the Pavilion. Covered dishes by members.
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Mon Feb 2 - 5-9pm Groundhog Day Celebration! Music by Grundsau Kapelle (AKA Tropical Sunz)
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Sun Feb 8 - 6:30: Super Bowl LX (Open 4pm) Appetizers, Snacks, and Covered Dishes by members.
Entertainment Save the Dates:
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Sat Feb 7 - 6-10pm Lumpenball - Music by the Alpenlaenders
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Sat Feb 14 - Valentine's Dinner - Music by Larry Withum
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Sat Feb 21 - 5-7pm Alleweil Jung Soup Tasting Event
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Sun Mar 15 - 12-4:30 Cabbage Hill Day - Music by Emil Schanta Band and performances by Club Organizations
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Sat Mar 21 - 6-10pm Bockbier Fest - Music by Dave Betz Band
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Sat Apr 11 - 6-10pm Ein Abend in Wien - Semi-formal event - Music by Bernie's Orchestra
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Sat May 2 - 4-5pm Chorus Spring Concert at Zion Church, Landisville. Buffet-style dinner service follows at the Club. Accordion music by Don Bitterlich.
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Sat May 16 - 6-10pm Maitanz (May Dance) - Music by Joe Kroboth Band, traditional maypole dance by the Schuhplattlers.
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Recurring Events:
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Book Club: 3rd Wed, 7pm - Interested? Contact Bernard Clarke.
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Crock Pot Tuesday: 2nd Tue, 5:30-7:30 - Member pot luck dishes for sharing.
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Dart Nights: 1st & 3rd Tue, 7pm, all members welcomed
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Monthly Membership Meeting: 1st Thu, 7:30
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Team Trivia: 2nd, 4th, & 5th Thu, 7pm - Teams of up to 8p. Interested in reading? Contact Ron Kurek.
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Alpenrose Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
Fri Jan 16, served 5:00-8:00
Music in the Bar by Drew & Mike
All-You-Can-Eat!
- $15 Adult, $10 ages 6-10 yrs, N/C ages 5 & younger.
- Pay at the Door
- Open Seating throughout the Clubhouse.
Please support the Schuhplattlers at their annual fundraiser event. The regular dinner menu will not be available this evening.
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Opening at 2:30 for playoff games and at 4pm on February 8, Super Bowl Sunday.
We welcome food for sharing at Sunday's games.
Playoffs:
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Sun Jan 18 - 3pm Texans/Patriots & 6:30 Rams/Bears
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Sun Jan 25 - 3pm AFC game & 6:30 NFC game
Super Bowl:
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Sun Feb 8 - Opening 4pm for Super Bowl LX
Note: Sat, Jan 17 games, will be shown on our TVs during regular Club operating hours. The large screen will not be down during the 4:30 game due to food service.
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| In keeping with German culture, we celebrate two traditional Lenten events at the Club, Fasching & Lumpenball. Also included is a children's Fasching event. Come celebrate and and have fun with us! | |
Children's Fasching Event
Fri Jan 23, 6:45pm
Sign-up Requested
Children will learn about German Karnival season, make a fun Fasching craft, and march in a "parade" in the clubhouse.
- Activity event for children or grandchildren of Club members.
- All age children welcome
- No charge. Event is sponsored by the Youth Grant Fund.
- Limited to 25 participants
- Parents/Grandparents must stay in the clubhouse while children participate.
- Children's Fasching Event Sign-up
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Fasching
German Karneval Costume Party!
Sat Jan 24, 6-10pm
Music by the Karneval Party Band with members from Maria & John Band and Kompass Rose, featuring fun German/American party tunes.
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No Charge to attend
- Dinner service available 5:00-8:30
- Come celebrate our German Karneval event in costume!
What is Karneval? Also known as Fasching or Fastnacht, Karneval is a festive season celebrated in Germany, particularly in the Rhineland, with parades, costumes, and parties leading up to Lent. Click to learn more about the Fasching/Karneval Season in Germany
Reservations: Make table reservations on our TouchBistro Site. If you're coming as a group, reserve as a group and you will be seated together at one table. If your group is larger than 8p, simply make a 2nd reservation and note to be seated together or near each other. If you will not be dining, please make note with your reservation.
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Eisfest at the Pavilion
Sat Jan 31, 12-5pm
Bonfire, Brats, & Beer at the Pavilion
For members and their guests. Not a public event. Sponsored by the Friends of Steve Feilmeier.
Entrance:
- Members - N/C
- Guests - $5/ea
- Donations from all attendees (members & guests) will be collected to cover Club supplied food & beverages.
- No pets, please
Accepting Firewood: Bring your Christmas tree or other clean firewood (no hardware). Look for drop off signs at the pavilion.
Covered Dishes by Members: In addition to Club brats & hot dogs, we ask that members bring snacks, appetizers, covered dishes, and desserts for sharing. We will have outlets for crock pots and serving utensils.
We Remember: Bring a photo of a loved one affected by cancer for our board. In memory, fighting or surviving.
- We will have a collection box for donations to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network in memory of Steve Feilmeier and the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society in memory of Steve Jones, Eisfest co-founders.
- Cash or checks to PANCAN or Leukemia/Lymphoma Society accepted. Cash will be split and a cashier's check will be mailed to each.
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Lumpenball - A bum's ball!
Sat Feb 7, 6-10pm
Music by the Alpenlaenders
No Charge to attend
Dinner Service available 5:00-8:30
This is a Bums' Ball! You spent your money celebrating Karneval... now you have nothing but rags to wear. Come dressed down to this fun entertainment event!
Click Here to learn more about Lumpenball
Reservations: Make table reservations on our TouchBistro Site. If you're coming as a group, reserve as a group and you will be seated together at one table. If your group is larger than 8p, simply make a 2nd reservation and note to be seated together or near each other. If you will not be dining, please make note with your reservation.
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Movie Nights
7:30pm
No Charge - Free Popcorn!
Movie nights offer an enjoyable way to immerse in German culture. Films are shown in the ballroom free of charge. Most selected films are shown in German language with English subtitles to ensure everyone can fully appreciate the story.
For those interested in dining prior to the screening, dinner reservations are encouraged. Free popcorn during the movie!
Upcoming Films:
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Sat Feb 28: Enkel für Anfänger “Granny Nanny”- 2020 Comedy/Drama. Official Trailer
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Sat Mar 14: Prost - A Beer Film - 2025 Documentary. Directed by Greg Swartz, a relative of member Justy Trimble. This film takes you inside Bavaria’s Upper Franconia region, home to more breweries per capita than anywhere else in the world. Official Trailer
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Sat Apr 18: Der dritte Mann - “The Third Man”- 1949 Drama/Mystery/Thriller. Official Trailer
Questions? Contact Mike Braun at schlenkerla1@gmail.com
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Please Note:
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Donated items to the club (clothing or other memorabilia) are not being accepted. Please do not drop items off at the Club.
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We're seeking members for the newly formed Liederkranz Blaskapelle (German wind ensemble)
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Rehearsals: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays on the 2nd floor (Hobby Chor room.)
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Attendees must be a member of the Club with High School instrument proficiency.
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Interested members, please contact Josh Stanavage at 717-475-4428, or by email: blaskapelleliederkranz@gmail.com
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Ryan Sheaffer Performing at Evergreen
Liederkranz Members are Invited
Fri Jan 23, 6:30-9:30
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Our sister German club, Evergreen Country Club, is featuring Liederkranz member, Ryan Sheaffer, on their entertainment schedule.
Liederkranz members are invited to hear Ryan perform acoustical hits from the 60s-90s from 6:30-9:30 on the 23rd. No charge for entertainment. Dinner service is available.
Location:
Evergreen Country Club
415 Hartz Rd., Fleetwood, PA 19522
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2026 Membership Renewals
We extend a grace period to renew through February. Beginning March 1, a late fee of $35 per membership will be applied. Renew by February 28.
Three ways to renew:
1) In Person at the Club (forms available)
2) By Mail 2026 Renewal Form in PDF format to print & mail.
3) Online with our JotForm & PayPal or Credit Card.
Note: Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with a mailed form or the $1 mailing option with the online renewal; otherwise, you will need to stop in the Club to pick up your sticker.
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Membership Applicants
The following list of individuals are proposed for membership at our next monthly meeting.
If any member has comments regarding any candidate which would be helpful in evaluating their qualification, please refer to Bob Kilp, Membership Chair.
Proposed List for February's Meeting Note: Holdover applicants who were scheduled for induction in previous months are not listed here; however, applicants are encouraged to come for vote if within their 3-month window.
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Three Visit Rule
We encourage members to bring guests to the Club.
- All visitors of goodwill are welcomed in a spirit of Gemütlichkeit.
- Guests, after three visits within the calendar year, must apply for membership to continue entering the Club.
- The three-visit rule will be waived to guests with membership applications in process.
Daily Book & Pull Tabs
- The Daily Book may be signed by members only during Bar operating hours.
- Member must be in the Clubhouse at the time of signature.
- Winner does not need to be present at the time of drawing.
- Only age 21 or older may operate the pull tab machine and play the games.
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"On My Wurst Behavior" T-Shirts for Sale
The Club has men's style, navy blue logo t-shirts available in sizes M, LG, & XL. Cost is $15.
If interested, email Barbi Stanavage and she will arrange for you to purchase and pick-up at the Club. Click image for larger detail.
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Liederkranz Logo Apparel
Visit the Homefield Advantage online store for Lancaster Liederkranz Logo Apparel. Items will ship to the Club for pick-up. For an additional fee, items may be shipped directly to your home address.
Note: colors on the site may appear different than our logo. Finished products will be true to our logo design.
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Linda Feilmeier
Email & Website Administrator
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Lancaster Liederkranz,
Guinness World Record Holder,
Single May Pole Dance, May 2015.
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