“It Is Always the Right Time to Do the Right Thing” Essay Contest | Franklin County Visitors Bureau, Chambersburg
2026-09-15, 2026-09-22, 2026-09-29 | PA
The Franklin County Visitors Bureau announces the launch of the annual “It Is Always the Right Time to Do the Right Thing” Essay Contest, inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s timeless message delivered at Oberlin College on October 22, 1964: “The time is always right to do what is right.”
Each year, the contest invites the community to reflect on this call to action and share stories that illuminate the power and impact of choosing to do the right thing.
The Visitors Bureau welcomes submissions that explore what “doing the right thing” means to each writer.
Essays may be personal stories or reflections on the influence of family, friends, ancestors, mentors, or heroes.
Writers may also draw on moments in history that shaped their own values or understanding as long as the central theme reinforces that it is always the right time to do the right thing.
The contest features five categories—Education, Humanity, Respect, Liberty, and Justice—with entry levels for elementary students, younger teens, older teens, and adults.
Submissions are accepted in both written and oral formats.
A $100 top prize will be awarded in each category, judged on clarity of the main point, originality, insightfulness, and overall expression.
Essays may be submitted by email, mail, or in person to the Franklin County Visitors Bureau and must be received by February 23rd.
Winners will be announced in early March.
Entry forms are available here.
The 2025 Essay Contest Booklet is available online, and printed copies may be requested by calling 717.552.2977 or 866.646.8060.
A printed and digital edition of the 2026 booklet will be produced.
For more information about Franklin County and the Franklin County Visitors Bureau, visit www.ExploreFranklinCountyPA.com.

Trivia Knights with Andrew Givens | John Allison Public House, Greencastle
2026-09-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-29 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | John Allison Public House, 155 South Antrim Way, Greencastle, PA, 17225, United States
Every Tuesday * 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Grab your friends and come out for some food, drinks, fun & TRIVIA!
Reservations are encouraged! 717.643.0218

Adult Pickleball Open Gym | Chambersburg Recreation Department
2026-09-16 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-23 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Chambersburg Recreation Department, 235 S 3rd St., Chambersburg, PA, PA, 17201, United States
Monday, Wednesday, Friday January 2nd – December 30th, 2026 * 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Looking for a place to play pickleball this year?
We’ve got you covered with our open gym!
Drop i cost per visit: $5 / $4 Boro Residents
Membership Pass: $75 / $65 Boro Residents
To purchase a membership, participants must complete membership application form.
Held at the Rec Center in Gym 2

Preschool Storytime | The Fendrick Library, Mercersburg
2026-09-16 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-09-23 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-09-30 10:30 - 11:30 | Fendrick Library, 20 North Main Street, Mercersburg, PA, 17236, United States
Wednesday mornings * 10:30 AM
Join us for a Storytime designed for children preschool ages as we share, grow, play and learn together through books and nursery rhymes.
Stories
Craft time
Activities & Playtime
Snack time

Crochet Class | The Fendrick Library, Mercersburg
2026-09-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Fendrick Library, 20 North Main Street, Mercersburg, PA, 17236, United States
Wednesdays 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Crochet Class meets every Wednesday at 6:00 PM!
For beginners and those that love crochet!
Come learn to crochet, make holiday projects as a group or bring a project along.
No fee to join the class.
If you would like individual instruction to get started, beginner crochet lessons are available for $10.
For more information e-mail kayeh928@gmail.com

Pub Trivia & Kick the Keg Night | Rough Edges Brewing, Waynesboro
2026-09-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Rough Edges Brewing, 91 W. Main St, Waynesboro, PA, 17268, United States
Every Wednesday Night January 21st – November 25th, 2026 * 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Grab a few friends and join us every Wednesday for our crazy fun General Knowledge Trivia Night.
It’s free to play and the top 3 teams will win Brew Bucks each week.
You can enjoy a sandwich from our kitchen and a tasty beverage of choice.
NA Options available as well as PA spirits, wines and house brews.
Even better—each week, a select brew is $3 until we Kick the Keg!
Sign-ups start at 6:30 PM so come early to get a table for your group

Before & After School Programs | Boys & Girls Club of Chambersburg & Shippensburg
2026-09-17, 2026-09-21, 2026-09-24, 2026-09-28 | PA
Homework Help | Healthy Snacks | Structured Activities | Social Time with Friends
To register online, visit www.bgccs.org

Before & After School
Nancy Grayson Elementary
James Burd Elementary
Shippensburg Intermediate
After School Only
440 West Washington St. Chambersburg
Andrew Buchanan Elementary

Healing Together Grief Support Group | Drew's Hope Grief Center, Shippensburg
2026-09-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Drew’s Hope Grief Center, 946 Ashton Dr., Shippensburg, PA, 17257, United States
Third Thursdays Each Month 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
The 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.
Current group members are grieving deaths due to illness, accidents, overdose and suicide.
This peer-led education/discussion-based group meets at the Drew’s Hope Grief Center, 946 Ashton Dr., Shippensburg, PA.
Due to possible cancellation due to weather/illness/emergency, pre-registration is requested by contacting the DMTF at drewmichaeltaylor@pa.net.
To learn more about other DMTF programs and upcoming events, visit our website at www.drewmichaeltaylor.org.

Hanging with Chad & Tim, Greater Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce
2026-09-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Greater Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce, 118 Walnut St, Waynesboro, PA, 17268
Join Rep. Chad Reichard at the Greater Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce for this open forum on the third Friday of each month from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Attendees are encouraged to raise any state related issue they may have during these meetings.
Enjoy coffee and some conversation.
118 Walnut St. Suite #111

“Anything Goes” Art Exhibit | Gallery 50, Waynesboro
2026-09-18 17:30 - 20:00, 2026-09-25 17:30 - 20:00 | Gallery 50, 50 West Main Street, Waynesboro, PA, 17268
Friday, November 7th, 2025 * 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
The evening will showcase the new artwork and include free refreshments in addition to live music from The Flying Matlock’s in the adjacent Music Makers space.
The 11 featured area artists are Cindy Baker, Ophelia Chambliss, Lina Ferrara, Jean Frey, Richard Gottlieb, Robb Helfrick, Kirby Heltebridle, Leslie McEntire, Maura Satchell, Deborah Slocum, and Marti Yeager.
Reflective of the exhibit’s title, the artwork of “Anything Goes” includes a wide variety of paintings and photography covering different mediums, subjects, and styles—just in time for holiday shopping.
The gallery will also have new fine art and crafts by local artists available on the shelves: pottery, wood carvings, jewelry, stained glass art, books, and more.
Following the reception, the exhibit will be on display through January 31st, 2026.
Gallery 50 is open Fridays from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM and Saturdays from 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
The exhibit will soon be available to browse and purchase on the gallery’s online shop at www.gallery50-aagw.square.site
Gallery 50 is owned and operated by the Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro and spotlights fine art and high-quality crafts from local artists and artisans.
For more information, email contact@artsalliancegw.org or visit www.artsalliancegw.org.

1st & 3rd Saturdays - WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER & FALL “SOAR” Bird Walks | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro
2026-09-19 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-26 08:00 - 12:00 | Buttonwood Nature Center, 10356 Amsterdam Road, Waynesboro, PA, 17268, United States
SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) bird walks
IMPORTANT: Locations rotate year-round among several parks in the region, with Waynesboro’s Antietam Meadow Park as “home base.”
Visit THIS PAGE to see the current schedule of locations.
(If in doubt about the weather—check Buttonwood’s Facebook page)
First and third Saturdays ONLY * Start time: 8:00 AM
First and third Saturdays: Spring, summer, fall and winter bird walks find birding enthusiasts Sharon and Larry Williams of Waynesboro leading the walks along the hiking trails at varying locations throughout the area.
Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes and may bring identification books and binoculars.
Free and open to the public.
Just show up—no reservations required!
For more information call 717.762.0373 or email us at maryclaire@buttonwoodnaturecenter.org.

Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg
2026-09-19 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Conococheague Institute, 12995 Bain Road, Mercersburg, PA, 17236
You can make every week an adventure, with free historic programs at CI every Saturday year-round!
Our Revolutionary Homestead living history programs change with the seasons: Help bake bread, plant seeds in the garden, feed the sheep, or play games in the tavern, there is always something happening.
Contact us for more details.
Every Saturday, the gift shop, exhibits and bathrooms are also open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Cumberland Valley Philatelic Society | Trinity Lutheran Church, Chambersburg
2026-09-22 18:30 - 20:30 | Trinity Lutheran Church, 1186 Jason Dr., Greencastle, PA, 17225, United States
4th Tuesday of each month * 6:30 PM
Join us for an evening of camaraderie and fun with Stamp Collecting.
Whether you’re a novice or seasoned veteran you are welcome to join us.
Hope to see you there!
