Peter Zacharias, far right, helped participants to speak PA German at the PA German Zammelaaf’s Groundhog Lodge for Youth event held at Zion UMC Church of Iona, Lebanon, on Feb. 1.

S. WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. - Groundhog lodges across the state are getting ready for the big day Friday, and it's not all about Punxsutawney Phil.