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SUMMARY:Before & After School Programs | Boys & Girls Club of Chambersburg & Shippensburg
DESCRIPTION:Homework Help | Healthy Snacks | Structured Activities | Social Time with Friends\nTo register online\, visit www.bgccs.org\n\nBefore & After School\nNancy Grayson Elementary\nJames Burd Elementary\nShippensburg Intermediate\nAfter School Only\n440 West Washington St. Chambersburg\nAndrew Buchanan Elementary
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/before-after-school-programs-boys-girls-club-of-chambersburg-shippensburg/2025-12-18/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:General,Kids Activities
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SUMMARY:Lights\, Music\, Action Holiday Light Show | Chambersburg
DESCRIPTION:During the pandemic\, my sister and I wanted to spread some Christmas joy.\n We remembered how much we loved watching light shows when we were kids and decided to create that same magic for others. \nWe started small\, learning as we went\, and with your support\, we’ve grown from using second-hand lights to bright\, colorful LEDs. \nOur goal is simple: to bring smiles and happiness to families everywhere.\nClick Here for schedule dates & times
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/lights-music-action-holiday-light-show-chambersburg/2025-12-18/
LOCATION:Chambersburg\, Chambersburg\, 17201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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SUMMARY:Holiday Cheer Card Drive for Sam Worley
DESCRIPTION:A Simple Card. A Big Smile. A Community That Cares.\n\nMany of you know Sam Worley — at 104 years young\, a World War II veteran\, former Franklin County Commissioner\, former Mayor of Chambersburg\, Councilman\, municipal advocate\, and a longtime public servant who has always put people first.\nSam has been a familiar\, friendly face at events across Franklin County for decades.\nAs he’s not getting out quite as much these days\, we’re inviting the community to do what Sam has always done for others: show kindness and show up.\nWe’re organizing a holiday card drive to lift his spirits and remind him just how much he means to this community\, especially during the Christmas season.\nA simple card. A quick note. A heartfelt message.\nCards will be collected through Friday\, December 19th\nMail Cards To:\nCards for Sam\nc/o Antrim Township\, PA\nP.O. Box 130\nGreencastle\, PA 17225\nDrop-Off Locations:\n•PA State Rep. Chad Reichard’s Offices\n•PA State Rep. Rob Kauffman’s Offices\n•PA State Rep. Rich Irvin’s Offices\n•Senator Doug Mastriano’s Offices\n•Congressman John Joyce’s Offices\n•Franklin County\, PA Commissioners’ Office\nSigning Event:\n•News Talk 103.7 FM Year-End Breakfast at the John Allison Public House on Friday\, December 19th from 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM\n(Cards will be available at the breakfast as well)\n\nMore Information: https://tinyurl.com/cardsforsam
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/holiday-cheer-card-drive-for-sam-worley/2025-12-18/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:General
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SUMMARY:Light-It-Up Contest | Greencastle
DESCRIPTION:The Light-It-Up Contest has officially begun and we’d like to announce our contestants this year:\n1. The Kranks – 275 Creekwood Drive\n2. Lights of Melrose – 11776 Melrose Ave\n3. The Bobbs – 9001 Molly Pitcher Hwy\n4. Grant Shook Christmas Lights – 12884 Grant Shook Rd\n5. Santa & The NutCrackers: Too Lit to Quit – 14321 Penn Dixie Lane\n6. The McIntires – 11788 Buck Run Drive\n7. F&M Trust Greencastle – 518 N. Antrim Way\n8. The North Pole Retreat – 14730 Ridge Road (State Line) 17268\n9. Carl’s Drug Store – 145 N. Antrim Way\n10. So Fresh Spa – 11 E. Baltimore Street\n11. Candy Cane Lane (Whispering Springs Drive) – 13292 Whispering Spring Drive\n12. The Alvey’s – 1356 Emilys Court\n13. The Schickel’s – 1375 Lisa Drive\n14. The Oberholzer’s – 79 Chadwick Drive\n15. Alternative Choices – 13 S. Carlisle Street\n16. The Carpenter’s – 562 S. Carlisle Street\n17. Baby Sommerfield’s First Christmas – 11989 Williamsport Pike\n\nYou should recognize these homes as contestants by the AMAZING light displays you see when driving by\, as well as the signage that will be going up today!\nThank you to The Manitowoc Company for sponsoring this FUNdraiser for the Greencastle Antrim Food Pantry.\nThe winners in each category will receive bragging rights – AND – a fun trophy!\nWe will also be awarding a trophy for highest total votes.\nVotes are $1 each and can be done online through his link: https://business.cvballiance.org/…/2025-greencastle…\n\nLASTLY – The Map of Participants is here!\nClick the link to see all the participants on one map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit…
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/light-it-up-contest-greencastle/2025-12-18/
LOCATION:Greencastle\, Greencastle\, 17201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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SUMMARY:Deck the Town | Chambersburg
DESCRIPTION:Now through Monday December 22nd\, 2025\nVisit the following homes and businesses in the Chambersburg area and vote for your favorite display of Christmas lights!\nWinners announced on December 23rd.\nProceeds will go to the Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter!\nLOCATIONS:\nThe Clark of Whinstone – 5772 Whinstone Way\, Cburg\nChristmas Crazy – 1216 Sollenberger Rd.\, Cburg\nCandy Cane – 341 E. King St.\, Cburg\nNorthwood Books & Fine Art – 59 N. Main St.\, Cburg\nCopper’s 1st Christmas Lights – 150 Eisenhower Dr.\, Cburg\nLeighty Land – 858 Cleveland Ave.\, Cburg\nPeaceful Christmas – 844 Middle St.\, Cburg\nFleagle Lights – 355 E. Garfield St.\, Cburg\nCandy Cane Lane – 606 E. Catherine St.\, Cburg\nChick-fil-A Chambersburg – 970 Norland Ave.\, Cburg\nJoyful Wasch’s – 1015 Willowbrook Ct.\, Cburg\nLights! Music!! Action!!! – 1617 Hawthorne Lane\, Cburg\nThe Griswold’s – 3706 Eucalyptus Ct.\, Cburg\nMerry & Bright – 2136 Hillview Dr.\, Fayetteville\nGuyer’s House – 129 Crider Ave.\, Fayetteville\nJingle All the Way – 539 Nicklas Dr.\, Fayetteville\nVIEW MAP HERE: https://tinyurl.com/2s3m7n2u\nTO VOTE:\n1. Click the green Registration button\n2. Select how many votes you would like to purchase – $1 for 1 vote\, $5 for 5 votes\, $20 for 20 votes\, etc.\n3. Fill out the registration fields and select the property you’re voting for!\nVotes are only accepted online. If you are having trouble\, please call 717.264.7101 or email lkennedy@chambersburg.org.
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/deck-the-town-chambersburg/2025-12-18/
LOCATION:Chambersburg\, Chambersburg\, 17201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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SUMMARY:Festive Centerpiece Workshop | Grayce Gardens\, Chambersburg
DESCRIPTION:Thursday December 18th\, 2025 * 6:00 PM\nCome join us for a fun and festive workshop where we’ll create a beautiful holiday centerpiece using fresh winter greens!\nJust in time for the holiday season\, this centerpiece will be the perfect addition to your Christmas Day table as you gather with loved ones.\nYou can choose from a variety of containers (all around 7 inches) for your arrangement\, and we’ll provide a wide selection of local fresh cut greens\, winter berries\, pinecones\, and more for you to use.\nEverything you need to make your arrangement will be supplied\, and our friendly instructor will be there to guide you through the process.\nJust bring along a pair of garden snips and gloves (some greens can be a bit sharp).\nWe’ll be hosting this workshop in our cozy\, heated Garden Gatherings Greenhouse.\nFeel free to bring your favorite snacks and drinks – it’s BYOB!\nPlus\, enjoy a 10% discount in the greenhouse when you attend the workshop.\nTickets are $55 and can be purchased on our website.\nBe sure to get yours in advance\, as this event requires a ticket.\n*Note: The photo is just an example\, and not all elements may be included.\nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/festive-centerpiece-workshop-grayce-gardens-chambersburg/
LOCATION:Grayce Gardens\, 51 Plasterer Avenue\, Chambersburg\, PA\, 17201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fun Workshops,General
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SUMMARY:Healing Together Grief Support Group | Drew's Hope Grief Center\, Shippensburg
DESCRIPTION:Third Thursdays Each Month 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM\nThe Healing Together grief support group is for grieving adults (18 & older)\, who are grieving the death of a loved one (family member or friend) from any circumstance.\nCurrent group members are grieving deaths due to illness\, accidents\, overdose and suicide.\nThis peer-led education/discussion-based group meets at the Drew’s Hope Grief Center\, 946 Ashton Dr.\, Shippensburg\, PA.\nDue to possible cancellation due to weather/illness/emergency\, pre-registration is requested by contacting the DMTF at drewmichaeltaylor@pa.net. \nTo learn more about other DMTF programs and upcoming events\, visit our website at www.drewmichaeltaylor.org. 
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/healing-together-grief-support-group-drews-hope-grief-center-shippensburg/2025-12-18/
LOCATION:Drew’s Hope Grief Center\, 946 Ashton Dr.\, Shippensburg\, PA\, 17257\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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SUMMARY:Cirque Dreams Holidaze | Luhrs Performing Arts Center\, Shippensburg
DESCRIPTION:Thursday December 18th\, 2025 * 7:00 PM\nCIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE dazzles with a brilliantly breathtaking holiday spectacular for the whole family.\nAs the original cirque holiday theatrical event\, this annual tradition wraps a Broadway-style production around awe-inspiring contemporary circus arts.\nGuests will be on the edge of their seats as a cast of holiday characters come to life\, captivating audiences while defying gravity. Broadway World exclaims\, “Lose yourself for 90 minutes and go back to those wonderful dreams you had as a kid.”\nEnchanting and fun for children to seniors and everyone in between\, CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE features a world-renowned cast of performers including an ensemble of aerial circus acts\, sleight-of-hand jugglers\, fun-loving skippers\, eye-popping acrobatics\, and much more.\nSingers\, dancers\, toy soldiers\, and reindeer invoke the dreams behind a child’s eye on the most magical of nights.\nReimagined for 2025\, CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE features original music\, fresh twists on beloved holiday favorites sung live\, new sets\, dazzling scenery\, and stunning costumes – making it the ultimate holiday gift!\nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/cirque-dreams-holidaze-luhrs-performing-arts-center-shippensburg/
LOCATION:H.Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center\, 1871 Old Main Drive\, Shippensburg\, PA\, 17257\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Kids Activities
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