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Lancaster Liederkranz News
February 3, 2026
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Eistfest 2026
Thank you to all who braved the cold on Saturday to attend Eisfest.
The event was filled with delicious food, a warm fire, and a sense of gemütlichkeit. Attendance reached approximately 370 people, including both adults and children. Thanks to monetary contributions, all event expenses were covered. Additionally, $1,004 was donated to support cancer research. Prost!
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Membership Renewal for 2026 Ending Feb 28. Below is a list of members who have not renewed for 2026.
A $35/pp reactivation fee will be implemented for renewals made from Mar 1-Dec 31. Beginning Jan 1, application and voting will be required to re-join. Renewal form and online renewal links are in the section below. Reminder cards will not be mailed.
- If you have decided not to renew, we're sorry to see you leave and hope that you may reconsider.
- If you feel your name is listed in error, please reply to this email and we will check our records.
- If you know someone listed, a family member or acquaintance, please reach out and remind them that renewal is ending this month.
- Non-Renewed 2026 Memberships
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College Scholarship Applications Accepted through February 6.
- German Language College Scholarships available to all area high school seniors.
- German Cultural College Scholarships available to Liederkranz Children or Grandchildren.
- Details and links are in the section below.
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Seeking Fest Gate Co-Chairs: Our Fest Committee is looking for interested members to co-chair gate management for our fests: Sommerfest, Parrot Fest, Oktoberfest, and Christkindlmarkt.
If this is something you may be interested in, or you if would like to learn more, please reach out to fest chair, Andy Deck for information.
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Candy Egg Helpers
Coconut and peanut butter candy egg production will begin the last week of February. Sale proceeds will benefit the Cultural Grant and College Scholarship Funds.
If you would like to help, please text organizer, Judy Zodet: 717-203-7448. Please note your name with your text.
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Dining 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 not be taken until 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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Bar Features
Saturday's Lumpenball Cocktails:
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Bumwarmer: Fireball, Ginger Beer, Orange Garnish
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Poor Man's Punch: Vodka, Cranberry, Pineapple, Sprite
Seasonal Cocktails:
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Cherry Bourbon Sour: Maker's Mark, Sour Mix, Black Cherry Puree
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Strawberry Vanilla Potion: Tito's Vodka, Strawberry Puree, Vanilla Puree, Lime Juice
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Lemon Drop Martini: Tito's Vodka, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice, Simple syrup, Optional Sugar Rim
Beer Menu
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Untappd Download at Google Play or Apple App Stores
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Schedule of Events
This Week:
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Thu Feb 5 - 7:30 Monthly Membership Meeting
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Thu Feb 5 & Fri Feb 6 - 5-10pm Rathskeller Bar
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Sat Feb 7 - 6-10pm Lumpenball (Bum's Ball) Music by the Alpenlaenders - Dress down for this event - gift certificate give away - details below
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Sun Feb 8 - 6:30: Super Bowl LX (opening 4pm) Appetizers, Snacks, and Covered Dishes by members - details below
Upcoming:
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Tue Feb 10 - 5:30-7:30 Crock Pot Tuesday pot luck dishes by members
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Thu Feb 12 - 7pm Trivia
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Sat Feb 14 - Valentine's Evening Dinner Music by Larry Withum
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Wed Feb 18 - 7pm Book Club
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Sat Feb 21 - 5-7pm Suppenfest! Alleweil Jung Soup Tasting Fundraiser details and sign-up below.
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Thu Feb 26 - 7pm Trivia
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Sat Feb 28 - 7:30 Movie Night “Granny Nanny” details below
Entertainment Save the Dates:
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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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Rathskeller Bar
Thu Feb 5 & Fri Feb 6
5-10pm
Members may enjoy offerings which will include specialty beers, imported wines, and a German inspired cocktail menu. Stop down!
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Lumpenball - A Bum's Ball!
Sat Feb 7, 6-10pm
Hosted by the Alleweil Jung Folk Dancers
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 old clothing to wear. Come dressed down to this fun entertainment event! Event is for members and their guests.
Gift Certificate Give Away! The Alleweil Jung will draw four (4) $25 Liederkranz gift certificates to those attending the event. To be entered in the drawing, attendee must participate in the Lumpenball event in the ballroom, be dressed down (jeans and old flannel or T shirts are acceptable), and march in the bums' parade at the 2nd band break.
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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Super Bowl Sunday
Sun Feb 8 - Opening 4pm
New England Patriots vs Seattle Seahawks
Members are asked to provide Appetizers, Snacks, Covered Dishes and Desserts.
- The Club will open at 4pm for Super Bowl LX.
- Kick-off is 6:30
- Event is for members and their guests.
- No charge for members, $5 fee for guests. Pay the bartender.
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Crock Pot Tuesday
Tue Feb 10, 5:30-7:30
Member Covered Dish Event
2nd Tuesday of Each Month
All members are welcomed to participate. Simply bring a dish of your choice for sharing on this evening of pot luck and Gemütlichkeit!
We call it Crock Pot Tuesday, but any type of appetizer, salad, side-dish, casserole, crock pot dish, or dessert for sharing is welcomed. If you have questions, reach out to organizer, Ron Kurek.
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3rd Annual Suppenfest!
Sat Feb 21, Served 5-7pm
All-You-Can-Eat, Homemade Soup Tasting Fundraiser
Presented by the Alleweil Jung Folk Dancers
Sign-up is Requested
Event is for members and their guests. Open seating throughout the Clubhouse. Sign-up online, pay at the door.
Some of the varieties that will be available: Chicken Corn, Kielbasa-Bean-Cabbage, Tomato, Cream of Mushroom, Asparagus, Greek Lemon Chicken, Liver Dumpling, and more! Try a flight, then go back for all you can eat!
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Also: Crusty Bread, Crackers, Cookies and Brownies are included.
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Cost: $15 age 13 & older, $10 children 8-12, free children 7 & younger.
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Note: The regular menu will not be available on this evening.
- Sign-up Here for Suppenfest
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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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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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Accepting College Scholarship Applications
The Liederkranz Grant Fund is accepting German Language or German Cultural college scholarship applications. 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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Scholarships are funded by the Youth Grant Fund and Small Games of Chance.
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Find information and application links on our website here: German Language & Cultural College Scholarships
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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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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.
Also, "On My Wurst Behavior" t-shirts are available. Info Here
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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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