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Lancaster Liederkranz
September 29, 2026
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Club Operating Hours:
- Mon & Tues 4-10pm, Wed & Thur 4-11pm, Fri & Sat 4pm-12am, Sun Closed except for special events.
Food Service Hours:
- Wed through Sat 5:00-8:30pm
- First Thur Meeting Night until 7pm in the Ballroom and 8:30pm in the Barroom (and Rathskeller when available.)
- Outside food is not permitted at any time on days the Club is serving food.
Dining Reservations:
- Reserve on Touch Bistro. Reservations are preferred and helpful to servers and kitchen staff. Reserve up to 2 hours prior to requested time. Your table will be held for 30 minutes, after which time it will be forfeited. Without a reservation, seating is not guaranteed.
- Tables seat up to 8. 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.
- While you may arrive early to socialize and enjoy cocktails, food orders may not be taken until the time of your reservation.
- Guests are welcome. After 3 visits within the calendar year, guests must apply for membership to continue entering the Club. Alcohol for guests must be purchased by a member.
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Bar Sales (Schnapps & Wine) have been added to round out our fest by the numbers list:
Oktoberfest Numbers:
- 402 Shots of Jägermeister
- 1080 Other Schnapps
- 640 Glasses of Wine
- 159 Kegs of Beer Kicked
- 154 Cases of Soda & Water
- 3,400 Soft Pretzels
- 2,000 lbs of Potatoes for Potato Salad & Potato Pancakes
- 162 gal of Sauerkraut & Red Cabbage
- 31 gal of Apple Sauce
- 1,300 lbs of Sausages
- 320 lbs of Chicken
- 110 lbs Pork BBQ
- 540 Schnitzels
- Lots of Delicious Homemade Desserts!
Thanks to all who came and celebrated Oktoberfest with us. Prost!
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This Week's Menu:
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Speisekarte - Weekly Menu (9/30-10/3)
Special: Steak Sandwich: Grilled Sirloin, Provolone, Sun-Dried Tomato Jam $18
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Kinder Speisekarte - Children's Menu
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Saturday's Featured Cocktails:
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Bee's Knees: Bombay Gin, Lemon, Honey Syrup
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Pumpkin Chai Old Fashioned: Maker's Mark, Pumpkin Syrup, Chai Bitters, Orange Twist
October's Featured Cocktails:
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Poison Apple Martini: Tito's Vodka, Fresh Lime Juice, Sour Apple Liqueur, Simple Syrup
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Apple Cider Spritz: Aperol, Apple Cider, Prosecco
Beer Menu:
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Untappd Download at Google Play or Apple App Stores
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Liederkranz Beer Newsletter
On Tap
By Jim Weber
Lots of special beers are appearing on the Liederkranz club taps. Availability may be limited so be sure to check Untappd for the latest additions to the "Beer Board."
Click to continue reading OnTap.
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Schedule of Events
This Week:
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Thu Oct 1 - 7:30 Monthly Membership Meeting
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Fri Oct 2 - 5-10pm Rathskeller Bar Season Opening
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Fri Oct 2 - 6:30 Children's Erntedankfest in the Rathskeller - sign up and details below.
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Fri Oct 2 - 7pm Music by the Alpenlaenders
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Sat Oct 3 - 8pm Karaoke with Dave Reinfried
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Sun Oct 4 - 12:30 Football: Eagles 1pm - Snacks & dishes for sharing are welcome.
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Sun Oct 4 - 1-4pm Sonntagskonzert - Music on the Deck - details below.
Upcoming:
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Thu Oct 8 - 7pm Trivia - teams of up to 8p
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Sun Oct 11 - 9am Football: Eagles 9:30am kick-off from London, Steelers kick-off 1pm - Snacks & dishes for sharing are welcome.
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Sun Oct 11 - 1-4pm Sonntagskonzert - Music on the Deck - details below.
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Tue Oct 13 - 5:30-7:30 Crock Pot Tuesday - Member dishes for sharing
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NEW! Thu Oct 15 - 7pm Open Mic Night - details below.
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Fri Oct 16 - 7pm Music by The B-Sides
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. Bring a dish 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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Open Mic Night: 3rd Thurs, 7pm (no mic night in Dec.)
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Sunday Eagles & Steelers Games: The Club opens 30 min prior to kick-off. Snacks for sharing are welcome.
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Sonntagskonzert: Music on the deck. Sun 1-4pm through Oct 25.
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Trivia: 2nd, 4th, & 5th Thu, 7pm - teams of up to 8p. Looking for volunteers to create and read questions. Sign up here to volunteer.
Upcoming Fest:
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The Rathskeller Bar
Season Opening: Fri, Oct 2, 5-10pm
(No Rathskeller Bar Thu, Oct 1)
The Rathskeller (Council's Cellar) - A name in German speaking countries given for a tavern or restaurant located in the basement or cellar of city hall.
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The Rathskeller Bar will be open on the first Thur & Fri of the month November through May.*
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All Club members are invited to enjoy offerings from the Bar which will include specialty beers, wines, and a German inspired cocktail menu.
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Food service from our regular dinner menu is available in the Rathskeller on these nights from 5-8:30. Stop in--no reservations required.
*Dates are subject to change.
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Erntedankfest
Children's German Harvest Festival
Fri, Oct 2, 6:30pm
Sign-up is Requested
Children will Learn about this German Harvest Festival with crafts, games, and a parade!
- 6:30-8:30 in the Rathskeller.
- The event is sponsored by the Youth Cultural Grant Fund and is free to children and grandchildren of Club members. All ages are welcome.
- Parents/Grandparents must stay in the Club.
If you have questions or changes to your sign-up, email the club: info@lancasterliederkranz.com. Check spam/junk if you don't receive confirmation of your sign-up.
Sign Up for Erntedankfest Here
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the Alpenlaenders
Fri, Oct 2, 7pm
Authentic folk and dance music "from the Alps!"
Reserve table seating on TouchBistro. Please note if you are coming for entertainment only.
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Karaoke
Sat, Oct 3, 8pm
Karaoke with Dave Reinfried is a fun, interactive evening of musical entertainment. Come listen or sing along to your favorites. No talent required!
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Are you ready for some Football!
Sun, Oct 4, 12:30pm
Rams vs. Eagles - Kick off 1pm
The Club will open a half hour before kick-off on Sundays for Eagles and Steelers games. Snacks and dishes for sharing are welcome. Next week, Oct 11, we'll open early at 9am for Eagles in London!
Note: At the discretion of the bartender, the Club may close early for 8pm late games.
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Sonntagskonzert - Music on the Deck
Sun, Oct 4, 1-4pm
Sunday Afternoons through October 25
- From 1-4pm, Mark Stanavage features Music on the Deck.
- All musicians and all those who enjoy music are welcome!
Musicians, show respect by playing pieces that you are familiar with, take turns, and ask to accompany. Above all, enjoy sharing your skills with friends and members. The meaning of Liederkranz is "wreath of songs." Let’s celebrate it here! - Mark Stanavage
In the event of inclement weather, music will move inside. Questions should be directed to organizer, Mark Stanavage.
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NEW! Open Mic Nights on 3rd Thursdays
Upcoming: Thu Oct 15 and Nov 19
Sign-ups begin at 6:30
Start time 7pm
Note: No Mic Night in Dec.
- Solos, Duos, or Small Groups are welcome! Two to Three songs per performer.
- PA, mics, acoustic guitars, and stage lighting provided. Or bring your own instrument.
- We do not provide amps or drums; you may bring your own amp to mic to the PA.
Club contact for more information:
Drew Fredericks (of the B-Sides):
717-875-3736
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Sister German Club Celebrates Oktoberfest!
Keep the party going and the beer flowing!
Reading Liederkranz Oktoberfest, Reading PA
Wed, Sept 30-Sun, Oct 4.
More information here
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Donations for Christkindlmarkt Kinderland are being Accepted
Kim Reinfried is planning for the children's area at our Dec 13 Christkindlmarkt, which will have items for children to select as gifts for family and friends with suggested donations in the range of $.50 to $5.00. All proceeds from Kinderland are donated to the Youth Cultural Grant Fund.
Kim has placed a box in the lobby of the Clubhouse for members to donate new or gently worn gift items.
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Liederkranz Bell Choir Forming
Would you or your children like to learn to play handbells? We are looking for interested ringers of all ages to help form a Liederkranz bell choir.
- No musical experience needed.
- No music-reading experience required.
- If sufficient interest, multiple choirs can be arranged by age group, starting at age 6 through adult.
Rehearsals will be held at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 50 N. Main St., Manheim 17545. Rehearsal dates & times, yet to be set, will be scheduled to work with members’ availability.
Performances will depend on interest and ringer skill. For now, we are especially looking for a few interested ringers to provide accompaniment to the Liederkranz Chorus at their Winter Concert on Dec 5, at Zion Church, Landisville.
Interested? If interested in joining or learning more, please contact Bell Choir organizer Erica Hoffman by email. She will provide additional information and answer any questions.
Come make a joyful sound with us!
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The Honorary Membership Committee was introduced at the Sept. 3 Monthly Membership Meeting. Committee members include Jim Fasnacht, Angie Beck, Amy Eyster, Bob Kilp, and Bunky Perko.
The committee shared its report on guidelines for Honorary Membership recommendations. If you have questions about the process or would like to nominate a member for consideration, please reply to this email or contact any member of the committee.
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Trivia Volunteers Needed: Trivia is held at 7:00 on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Thursday of each month. We are looking for volunteers to create and read questions.
For their work, volunteers receive a $20 Liederkranz gift card and a $5 beverage chip. Secondary volunteers receive a $5 chip.
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Engraved Memorial Bricks
Bricks will be placed at the Maibaum Memorial area around the base of the Club's Maypole. A wonderful way to remember a loved one.
PDF Brick Form. May be printed and dropped off at the Club with $60 payment, (Attn: Paul Stanavage.) The cost of each engraved brick from Drohan Brick of Mt. Joy is $60. There are no additional proceeds.
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Please Note:
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Donated Items:
- Memorabilia or clothing are not being accepted as donations to the Club.
- We do accept books or jigsaw puzzles in good, clean condition at the interior lobby table for swap between members.
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You may reach out directly to Barbi Stanavage if you have German clothing or memorabilia that may be of interest to her for the consignment store that she operates as a private vendor, "Jetzt Ist Es Deins" (Now it's Yours).
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Organizations and groups within the Liederkranz are always welcoming of new members.
If you are interested in joining, or simply wish more information, please reach out. They would love to hear from you.
Organizations:
Groups:
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Liederkranz Blaskapelle (German brass & wind ensemble)
Josh Stanavage, organizer
- Liederkranz Book Club or
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Hummel Collector's Society
Bernard Clarke, organizer
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Liederkranz Bell Choir
Erica Hoffman, organizer
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Membership Applicants
Individuals listed 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 October'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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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 may appear different than our logo. Finished products will be true to our logo design. Homefield Advantage
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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.
- Alcohol for guests must be purchased by a member.
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.
House Rules
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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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