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12/12/2025

The Power of Shared Experiences in Live Performance

The beauty of theater is its power to connect us 💛🎭
At Servant Stage, music and storytelling create shared experiences that bridge beliefs, backgrounds, and generations. From audiences singing along to moments of laughter uniting 600 people at once — this is the magic that keeps community arts alive.

https://servantstage.org/
Servant Stage

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12/11/2025

💧 Sleep Better Tip: Hydrate Smart! 😴

Staying hydrated is crucial for great sleep — but timing is everything.
Drink plenty of water throughout the day so your body can do its nighttime detox and recovery… just don’t chug it all at 10 PM. 😉

Cut off heavy hydration around 7–8 PM to avoid those middle-of-the-night bathroom trips and enjoy deeper, more restorative sleep.

Want more simple, science-backed tips? Get your FREE Sleep Better book mailed to you! 📘✨
👉 GardenersMattressAndMore.com/sleep-better

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12/11/2025

Charles Dickens’ Novel: A Unique 90-Minute Show!

A Christmas classic told in a truly magical way 🎄✨
Servant Stage’s A Christmas Carol uses every single word from Dickens’ original novel — a beautifully crafted 90-minute adaptation perfect for audiences of all ages. With select performances featuring a live harpist, this is a holiday experience you won’t want to miss!

https://servantstage.org/
Servant Stage

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12/10/2025

Servant Stage: Community Theater’s Inspiring Mission

When people experience a Servant Stage show, the question is always the same: How do they do all this? 🎭✨ From full sets and live orchestras to huge, passionate casts — it’s all made possible because Servant Stage is us.

Performers give their talent as a gift to the community, and supporters who believe in the mission help keep pay-what-you-will theater thriving for everyone. ❤️

https://servantstage.org/
Servant Stage

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12/09/2025

🌟 “I checked other places… and came right back to Gardner’s.” – Jane

We hear this all the time — and it never gets old!
Jane’s experience is exactly what we aim for: helpful guidance, friendly experts (shoutout to Drew! 🙌), smooth delivery, and yes… brownie treats included. 🍫😄

Smart shoppers compare — but they choose Gardner’s for the service, expertise, and comfort they can feel.
We're grateful Jane trusted us and is now waking up happy & pain-free!

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12/09/2025

Broadway Bound: Hadestown Star’s Incredible Journey!

A hometown success story taking center stage! 🌟🎭
Servant Stage’s teen production of Hadestown is extra special — featuring the inspiration of Brandon Cameron, a longtime Servant Stage performer who left mid-rehearsal for Ragtime to join the Broadway cast of Hadestown! 🙌 Now a dance captain and covering multiple roles, his journey shows young performers what’s possible when passion meets opportunity.

https://servantstage.org/
Servant Stage

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12/08/2025

In this episode, we sit down with Gabriel Luber, Chief Generosity Officer at Lancaster Gift Box, a mission-driven gifting company rooted in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Gabriel shares how Lancaster Gift Box thoughtfully curates Pennsylvania-made products while championing farmland preservation and strengthening local communities. He discusses the company’s expanding mission—including its new e-commerce platform and retail space—and how intentional gifting can create deeper connections between people. This conversation explores the power of generosity, the impact of supporting small makers, and the importance of aligning business with purpose.

� Connect with Gabriel Luber:
� Website: https://lancastergiftbox.com/
� LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriel-luber/
� Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lancastergiftbox/
� Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LancasterGiftBox/

Thank you for watching Lancaster Connects! This is the show about small business and small charity success in Lancaster county - we showcase the battle on Main Street, big vs. small David vs Goliath, and bring you the best of what makes Lancaster so great.

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12/06/2025

Community Giving: Refreshing Mountain Matching Donations up to $1,000!

Giving back while having fun ❄️💙
Refreshing Mountain is spotlighting nine amazing local nonprofits this season — and every donation made during the event will be matched up to $1,000! 🙌✨ It’s the perfect chance to enjoy winter adventures and make a real impact in our community.

https://refreshingmountain.com
Refreshing Mountain Retreat & Adventure Center

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🔥 The “67 Weekend” Flash Sale Is ON — NOW through Saturday 12/SIX and Sunday 12/SEVEN Only! 🔥Ends Sunday, December 7th a...
12/06/2025

🔥 The “67 Weekend” Flash Sale Is ON — NOW through Saturday 12/SIX and Sunday 12/SEVEN Only! 🔥

Ends Sunday, December 7th at 4 PM

If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to upgrade your sleep — or grab something cozy for someone you love — this is your weekend.

The internet’s talking “67,” and we’re making it mean something for your sleep, your comfort, and your wallet.

Here’s how our 67 Weekend works:

👉 Spend $60… get $70 in value at Gardner’s
👉 Want more? Spend any multiple of $60 to get the same multiple of $70
👉 Go big? Spend $6,000 and unlock $7,000 in value

Use it toward anything in the store — mattresses, adjustable bases, pillows, sheets, sleep accessories — whatever helps you or someone you care about wake up happy.

No pressure, no gimmicks, just a wildly good deal that lasts for 48 hours.

This is the perfect moment to:
✔️ Upgrade tired, painful sleep
✔️ Knock out holiday gifting
✔️ Make a smart choice your future self will thank you for
✔️ Invest in better sleep with Lancaster’s 16x Favorite Mattress Store

⏰ Deadline: Sunday, Dec. 7th at 4 PM.
Once it’s gone… it’s gone.

12/06/2025

Facebook Marketplace Christmas Tree Find: Hidden Treasure!

Hidden magic in the woods ✨🌲🐾
From handcrafted woodland creatures sharing a “Christmas feast” to twinkling firefly lights in the Fairy Forest, Refreshing Mountain is full of surprises that spark imagination and wonder. It’s like stepping into your own Narnia moment! ❄️🦁

https://refreshingmountain.com
Refreshing Mountain Retreat & Adventure Center

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12/05/2025

❤️ Faith. Hope. Fresh Starts.

This week, our Gardner’s Mattress & More delivery team had the incredible honor of fulfilling a request from Restart Training Center Ministry (RTCM) — providing 5 new bunk beds, 10 brand-new mattresses, and all the sheets, protectors, and pillows to help men in recovery rest easy and rebuild strong.

RTCM, founded by Pastor Jaime Santiago, helps men break free from addiction through faith, structure, and purpose. When we learned about their need during our recent Lancaster Connects episode, we knew we had to help make “restart” mean restful nights, too.

Because at Gardner’s, we believe better sleep builds better lives — and community impact starts when local businesses and nonprofits come together.

🙏 Thank you to Pastor Jaime and the RTCM team for your life-changing work.
🎥 Watch the full delivery moment and learn how Lancaster is coming together for good.
➡️ https://www.youtube.com/live/4kK9ldtlFaw?si=ysZ7Br5e0ZaSzBIg

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