HanoverLand: The Podcast

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By way of York, now Hanover-headquartered and now serving (Yay!) York and Adams Counties, Rainbow Rose Center is now led by its steady, reliable, accessible and delightful Executive Director Christina Walter Wingert. In perhaps the podcast series’ most searching and challenging conversation, introducing guest star ⭐️ and HanoverLand newcomer Dashiell Sears, featured guest Christina and usual suspects SupaK, CC and Jackie explore what it means to be human and have human rights and dignity, as well as human constructs of sexual orientation, gender identity and “spectrums.” Rainbow Rose Center fosters an environment of inclusion, equity, and health where all LGBTQIA+ individuals of York and Adams counties feel safe and welcome in their everyday lives. More: https://www.rainbowrosecenter.org/

Meet the accomplished, dedicated and delightful Sarah Messer, the relatively new servant leader President of the Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce. Sarah is proudly continuing a strong tradition of consistent leadership there. A membership-based organization, the Chamber's partnerships with area schools, businesses, and organizations help provide its members with tools needed to succeed. Gain sight also of the growing number of dynamic female leaders, including executives at the Chamber, YWCA, YMCA, and Main Street Hanover, the current Borough Manager, the current and preceding Mayors of the Borough of Hanover, and the current President of the Hanover-headquartered Rainbow Rose Center, all making positive impacts.

In the first podcast in the legendary second-floor brewery, Hanover’s first modern-day brewpub, enjoy a wide ranging conversation with three-star General Ulysses S. Grant, also known as “Unconditional Surrender” Grant, masterfully portrayed by Kenneth Serfass of Gettysburg by way of the U.S. Marine Corps, by way of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Grant conveys his early years in the Midwest; his love of family, horses, cigars and carriage races; his friendship with President Abraham Lincoln; his first encounter with Robert E. Lee during the Mexican American War; Gen. Lee’s surrender to Grant at Appomattox; and lessons on life, leadership, duty, honor and pragmatism along the way.

During this first ever episode on the second floor of Warehouse Gourmet, Jackie Matson engages special guests Ken Weiler and Zachary Zawisa of the Hanover Area Historical Society, with the Mission "To preserve, protect and promote the historical story of the Hanover Area." Ken and Zach fill HanoverLanders in on the many goings-on with the Society and its beautiful properties, including the Warehime-Myers Mansion, the Neas House and perhaps the best kept secret in all of HanoverLand -- the Carriage House Museum. There, you are guaranteed to learn something new each time you visit, and the gift shop/bookstore is extraordinary. Making possible, on Jun 26, the first-ever screening of the acclaimed documentary, "A History of the Underground Railroad and Abolitionists in South Central Pennsylvania" at the Eichelberger Performing Arts Center, the Society is a presenting sponsor of the upcoming Heart of HanoverLand Festival of that weekend. From its famous Christmas tree exhibits and tours of the mansion to summer lawn concerts, from Civil War soldier encampments on grounds of the Neas House to its most excellent Martin-Leese Lecture series and so much more, you can explore roots while finding fellowship and friendships with the Hanover Area Historical Society. Making history and community since 1965, the Society is keen on matching you with volunteer opportunities. Check out hanoverpahistory.org for membership, events, newsletters, opportunities and more.

Markets can be the social, even cultural epicenters -- First Rate Third Places on Steroids -- of Burgs like HanoverLand. In this Part II. of HL’s exclusive interview with Market Manager Curtis Oviatt, after the Funtabulosas say hello and pay tribute to Borough Manager Margie Lewis, Mr. Oviatt explains the coloring book tipping point moment of the new, popular cafe-style seating area and putting quality puzzle pieces of vendors together so the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. While Curtis finishes his impressive "Rain Man-esque" litany of almost all vendors from memory!, Jackie breaks down to express his admiration for HanoverLand legend Tiffany Morgan Peri of This is A Farmhouse fame. And learn about the legendary Dieters Country Kitchen and so much more. There’s a traditional and new feel synergy at Hanover Market that beckons you, every Saturday morning until noon. See all y'all at Market, Hon! For even more: www.hanover-market.com

If there's a heart of the Heart of HanoverLand, the Hanover Market arguably would take up a couple chambers. And as someone who's survived open heart surgery to thrive anew, I know a thing or two about a sluggish heart finding vital new life! Humming and ticking since the 1930s at its present location on Chestnut St., the Hanover Market is undergoing a nascent renaissance. A new management style, overseen by leaders of the Borough of Hanover and the Parks & Rec Department, and manifested in the wonderful yeoman's work of Market Manager and featured HanoverLand guest Curtis Oviatt, has yielded harvests of goodness and sustenance, in addition to fresh cuts and delicacies, with all the fixings, of community. From seasoned vendors like Hughes' and Moon's Cafe (btw, catch Moon's episode here in the HanoverLand: The Podcast files) to zesty new additions, you're sure to find something to satisfy at Hanover Market. And in this episode of HanoverLand: The Podcast, you'll also find many selections of fresh knowledge, nutrition, fellowship, and servant leadership, love for all folks. See all y'all at Market real soon, Buttercup!

On its 13th total and second-ever on-location episode, the HanoverLand Crew sits down in the birthday party room with "The COB51 ‘Yes Lisa,’” one of two Lisas (Yes, there is a ‘No’ Lisa who must be reckoned with!) who own and manage COB51, signifying “Create Outside the Box” on “51” Carlisle Street. Get it?

In a very historic building in an Uber historic downtown, The Yes and No Lisas and Bob & Woss Wabbits 🐇 🐰 have seen and felt a rainbow 🌈 of colorful hues and experiences.

While sharing kindness, laughter, empathy, active listening chats, 3-d art creations, and more with customers (rates are very reasonable btw), The COB Lisas and Bob & Woss Wabbits of Carlisle St. help their diverse visitors take a break from life’s hustle and bustle to breathe a little lighter, smile a little brighter, laugh a little longer, and make little works of joy and love.

Brian Colgan, HanoverLand’s Pied Piper, shares secret herbs and spices of inspiration in making music for the love of art, the joy of his audiences, and the growth of his students. The seasoned troubadour extraordinaire reveals some of his bakers’ dozen instruments, Baked into Brian’s many delicious gifts are goodwill, authenticity, faith, precision and wisdom.

On location at Hanover's premier comedy club and intimate laugh laboratory, Church of Satire, what starts as a conversation about comedy and business evolves into an exploration of leadership principles, community, confidence and finding one's voice. Meet Jim Bryan, the fascinating, multi-talented proprietor and visionary of The Church of Satire, a charming stage, with inviting church pews, that hosts all kinds of laugh-out-loud hijinks, shenanigans, frivolities and tomfoolery in the first block of historic downtown Hanover. Some call it the tiniest, little house of laughs in the Mid Atlantic. For more: churchofsatairecomedyclub.com. Featured pic by stevesqrd.com