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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/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:General,Kids Activities
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SUMMARY:Shalom Christian Academy | Summer Camps
DESCRIPTION: 4-day camps running from June 1st – July 16th\, 2026.\nRegistration is now open for Summer at Shalom\, Shalom Christian Academy’s summer camps filled with fun\, creativity\, learning\, and skill-building for students entering Kindergarten through 10th grade.\nThese 4 days camps are open to both Shalom students and children in the community and are led by experienced teachers and trusted instructors.\nSummer camps help children explore new interests\, build friendships\, grow in confidence\, stay active\, and learn the value of teamwork.\nFeatured Camps Include:\nKids in the Kitchen\, Safari Camp\, Summer Creations\, Everyday Holiday Art\, LEGO Camp\, LEGO Robotics\, and FLAMES Sports Camps including Flag Football\, Boys & Girls Basketball\, Soccer\, Volleyball\, and Flames Frenzy.\nNew for this year: Kingdom Quest at Camp Joy El.\nEarly bird discount for those registered before April 24\, 2026.\nLearn more or register at: www.shalomca.com/summer\n 
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/shalom-christian-academy-summer-camps/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:Shalom Christian Academy\, 126 Social Island Road\, Chambersburg\, PA\, 17202\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Kids Activities
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SUMMARY:Let’s Cook with Herbs and Spices | Penn State Extension\,
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 16\, 2026\, 1:00 PM\nDiscover how herbs and spices can transform everyday meals into flavorful\, healthy dishes at “Let’s Cook with Herbs and Spices.”\nThis in-person class introduces the fundamentals of cooking with herbs and spices while highlighting how they support a healthy eating pattern that tastes great.\nThe registration fee is $30 and will take place at the Ag Heritage Building (lower level)\, 185 Franklin Farm Lane\, Chambersburg\, PA.\nFor additional information and to register online\, please visit https://extension.psu.edu/lets-cook-with-herbs-and-spices or call 1-877-345-0691.
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/lets-cook-with-herbs-and-spices-penn-state-extension/
LOCATION:Ag Heritage Building\, 185 Franklin Farm Lane\, CHambersburg\, PA\, 17202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fun Workshops,General
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SUMMARY:Central PA Chainsaw Carvers Festival | Shippensburg Fairgrounds
DESCRIPTION:Thursday April 16th\, 2026 * 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nFriday April 17th\, 2026 * 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM\nSaturday April 18th\, 2026 * 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM\nLive Chainsaw Carving.\nProfessional Carvers from across the country.\nOne-of-a-Kind carvings for sale & auctions.\nScavenger hunt for all ages.\nBeard contest.\nFood trucks and craft vendors.\nFree admission and parking.\n 
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/central-pa-chainsaw-carvers-festival-shippensburg-fairgrounds/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:Shippensburg Fair Grounds\, 10131 Possum Hollow Road\, Shippensburg\, PA\, 17257
CATEGORIES:Competitions,General
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SUMMARY:Network Ministries 28th Annual Fundraising Banquet | World Harvest Outreach\, Chambersburg
DESCRIPTION:Thursday April 16th\, 2026 * 5:00 PM (Artwork\, Appetizers\, Music) Dinner & Program to follow\nKeynote Speaker: Tommy Nixon\, CEO Urban Youth Workers Institute\nReservations $30 | RSVP by April 6th\nTo reserve seats: Contact your table host from previous years\, RSVP HERE or call 717.264.4640\n 
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/network-ministries-28th-annual-fundraising-banquet-world-harvest-outreach-chambersburg/
LOCATION:World Harvest Outreach\, 1090 Wayne Ave.\, Chambersburg\, PA\, 17201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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SUMMARY:Stained Glass Workshop | Chambersburg Recreation Department
DESCRIPTION:Thursday February 19th\, 2026\nWednesday March 11th\, 2026\nThursday April 16th\, 2026\nThursday May 28th\, 2026\nAll workshops are * 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM and each workshop will offer a different theme.\nJoin local stained glass artist Chris Parker to make your own stained glass.\nParticipants\, ages 10+ will be using the copper foil method.\nParticipants will choose glass and learn all the steps to complete your project.\nAll supplies will be provided.\nFinished projects will be taken home that evening.\nProjects can be finished as a sun catcher\, nightlight or garden stake. (Picture shown is just an example)\nContact Chambersburg Recreation Department at 717.261.3275 for more information and to register for workshops.
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/stained-glass-workshop-chambersburg-recreation-department-2/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:Chambersburg Recreation Department\, 235 S 3rd St.\, Chambersburg\, PA\, PA\, 17201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fun Workshops,General
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SUMMARY:Paint Event | The Mindful Oasis\, Chambersburg
DESCRIPTION:Thursday April 16th\, 2026 * 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM\nPaint Night with Charlie’s Art & Soul\nJoin us for a relaxed\, creative night where you choose how you want to paint!\nWhether you love step-by-step guidance or prefer to paint at your own pace\, this event has something for everyone.\nOption 1 – Guided Feature Painting | $40 Paint a Flower Van on canvas with full instruction from the artist. \nPre-drawn\, Easy-to-follow guidance\nPerfect for all skill levels\nOption 2 – Paint Your Own Way | $25 Choose from 3 different pre-drawn designs on a canvas\, or 2 Wine Glasses and paint freely at your own pace.  \nNo instruction—just relax and create\nGreat for returning painters or creative explorers.\nAll supplies are included —canvas\, paint\, brushes\, and everything you need to create a piece you’ll be proud to take home.\nCome for the art\, stay for the fun\, and enjoy a laid-back night of creativity and connection.\nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/paint-event-the-mindful-oasis-chambersburg/
LOCATION:The Mindful Oasis\, 54 S. Main St.\, 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/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:Drew’s Hope Grief Center\, 946 Ashton Dr.\, Shippensburg\, PA\, 17257\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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SUMMARY:The Middleburg/Mason-Dixon Line Historical Society Monthly Meeting | State Line Ruritan Building
DESCRIPTION:Thursday April 16th\, 2026 * 7:00 PM\nThe Middleburg/Mason-Dixon Line Historical Society will meet at the State Line Ruritan Building\, 15481 Park Drive\, located off Route 11 at the State Line\, PA Community Park.\nGuest speaker is Rev. Dr. Nancy Hale\, pastor at Calvary United Methodist Church in Fayetteville\, PA.\, a licensed battlefield guide at Gettysburg\, and author of a Civil War novel “Faith and Duty.”\nThe program will be “Union Chaplains at Gettysburg.”\nHale will offer an overview of chaplaincy in the Union army and some stories about Union chaplains at Gettysburg with their regiments.\nShe will present a first-person account of Ella Gibson Hobart\, the only woman to serve as a chaplain during the Civil War.\nThe public is invited\, free.\nVisit www.middleburgmasondixon.org or call 301.739.0357.
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/the-middleburg-mason-dixon-line-historical-society-monthly-meeting-state-line-ruritan-building-6/
LOCATION:State Line Ruritan Building\, 15481 Park Drive\, State Line \, PA\, 17263\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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