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Preschool Storytime | The Fendrick Library, Mercersburg
2026-01-28 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-02-04 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-02-11 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | 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

Winter Programs | Shippensburg History Center
2026-01-28 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-31 11:00 - 14:00 | Shippensburg History Center, 52 West King Street, Shippensburg, PA, 17257, United States
Annual Christmas Program | Saturday December 20th, 2025 * 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Writing a Revolutionary War New Years Resolution | Saturday January 3rd, 2026 * 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Cumberland County America250PA Kick Off | Wednesday January 28th, 2026 * 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tools of a Continental Soldier | Saturday January 17th, 2026 * 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Tools of a Cumberland Valley Militia Soldier | Saturday January 24th, 2026 * 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
The Pennsylvania Flying Camp | Saturday January 31st, 2026 * 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Crochet Class | The Fendrick Library, Mercersburg
2026-01-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-11 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

Before & After School Programs | Boys & Girls Club of Chambersburg & Shippensburg
2026-01-29, 2026-02-02, 2026-02-05, 2026-02-09, 2026-02-12 | 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

Franklin County Crops Day | Penn State Extension, Chambersburg
2026-01-29 09:00 - 14:00 | Kauffman Community Center, 7289 Ruritan Road, Chambersburg, PA, 17202, United States
Thursday January 29th, 2026 * 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Join Penn State Extension for Crops Day, your opportunity to gain timely insights from field and forage crops specialists and educators.
Discover innovative practices for the upcoming season, explore the latest agronomic research, products, and technology, and reflect on the successes and challenges of 2025 crop production.
This year’s Crop Day will be held at the Kaufman Ruritan Center, located at 7289 Ruritan Drive, Chambersburg, PA 17202.
Lunch will be provided, and the registration cost is $10.
For online registration, visit https://extension.psu.edu/crops-days or call 1.877.345.0691.

“Anything Goes” Art Exhibit | Gallery 50, Waynesboro
2026-01-30 17:30 - 20:00, 2026-02-06 17:30 - 20:00, 2026-02-13 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.

Snowfall Ball, Icefest 2026| Capitol Theatre, Chambersburg
2026-01-30 17:30 - 21:00 | Capitol Theatre, 159 South Main Street, Chambersburg, PA, 17201, United States
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2026 * 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
SPONSORED BY KEYSTONE HEALTH (https://keystonehealth.org/)
In collaboration with IceFest, presented by M&T Bank
Celebrate the beauty of IceFest After Dark as you dance the night away at the Capitol Theatre Center’s SNOWFALL BALL!
Located in the spacious Wood Center, and featuring stunning views of the lighted ice sculptures, this event is not to be missed!
As the sun goes down on Chambersburg, the night heats up!
This all-inclusive, family-friendly event has been an anchor of the IceFest schedule for YEARS!
For the low price of $25 for Adults and $15 for Kids 12 & Under, you can dance the night away under the sparkle of those gorgeous ice sculptures!
Shine up those dancing shoes, and we’ll see you at the Capitol Theatre Center!
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36040/production/1250192

WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER & FALL “SOAR” Bird Walks | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro
2026-01-31 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-07 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-14 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.

Chili-Q & Beer Garden 2026, Icefest | Downtown Chambersburg
2026-01-31 12:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Chambersburg, Chambersburg, PA, 17201, United States
The 21st Annual Chili-Q at Ice Fest 2026!
Saturday, January 31st | Downtown Chambersburg
Warm up your winter with one of Ice Fest’s most anticipated traditions—the Chili-Q!
Get ready as some of the region’s best professional chefs and talented amateur cooks battle it out for the title of Chili Champion—and YOUR vote decides the winner!
Your ticket includes:
10 chili tasting tickets to sample a variety of bold and flavorful recipes
The chance to vote for your favorite chili creation
Live music and great entertainment
A fun and lively atmosphere full of food, friends, and community spirit
Tickets:
$20 in advance (through 1/30/2026) or $25 day-of
Come hungry, bring your friends, and enjoy an afternoon of food, music, and friendly competition!
Want to compete? Email dci@chambersburg.org to sign up.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available, contact dci@chambersburg.org to learn more.
Mark your calendar, because this is one Ice Fest tradition you don’t want to miss!

Youth Book Club | Fendrick Library, Mercersburg
2026-02-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Fendrick Library, 20 North Main Street, Mercersburg, PA, 17236, United States
Who: Kids in grades 6-12
When: The 1st Monday each month
Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Where: Fendrick Library
Theme: Different themes each month! Choose your own book to read and discuss, it can be any kind of novel, story, comic, etc. that has some connection to the theme.
What: Hosted by youth for youth! During the book club meeting we will talk about what we read, play a game and enjoy snacks!

Winter Dance Party | Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg
2026-02-05 19:00 - 21:00 | H.Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA, 17257, United States
Thursday February 5th, 2026 * 7:00 PM
a tribute to
Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and Big Bopper
John Mueller’s “Winter Dance Party” ® is the official live and authentic re-creation of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper’s final tour and the only show endorsed by the Holly, Valens and Richardson estates.
Each live concert performance includes over two hours of unbridled, high voltage entertainment featuring all the hit songs of the 50’s era: That’ll Be the Day, Peggy Sue, Oh, Boy, Rave on, La Bamba, Chantilly Lace, and many, many more.
John Mueller, the critically acclaimed former star of the U.S. touring version of the London/Broadway hit musical “Buddy..the Buddy Holly Story,” performs as Buddy Holly with Linwood Sasser as the Big Bopper and Ray Anthony as Ritchie Valens.
The very authentic and energetic four-piece band (guitar, drums, stand-up bass and sax) includes Grammy award winning Mike Acostaon saxaphone.
The Winter Dance Party show has performed in front of over 2 million people on national TV for the Jerry Lewis Telethon, has toured extensively throughout the United States and Canada at theatres, performing arts centers, ballrooms, corporate events, casinos and even for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame along with John Mellencamp, Marshall Crenshaw and others.
It is the only show endorsed and honored by Buddy’s widow Maria Elena Holly.
Highlights over the years have included performing with Grammy winner Peter Nero and the Philly PopsOrchestra, receiving the keys to the city of Green Bay, WI from the Mayor, playing in the legendary Surf ballroom on the same day Buddy, Ritchie, and the Big Bopper did 50 years prior and performing on stage with Maria Elena Holly (Buddy’s widow), Niki Sullivan (an original Cricket band member) and Tommy Allsup (original Winter Dance Party guitarist and legendary Nashville producer.)
The show also performs with full orchestration for symphonic pops concert presentations and has performed with the Detroit Symphony, the Columbus Ohio Symphony, the Jacksonville Florida Symphony, the Grand Rapids Michigan Symphony, the Philly Pops Orchestra and many more.
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Get in the Mood for Spring with Winter Sowing | Penn State Extension, Chambersburg
2026-02-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Farm and Garden Penn State Extension Ag Heritage Center, 185 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, PA, 17202, United States
Saturday February 7th, 2026 * 10:00 AM
Get a head start on your spring garden with this hands-on workshop led by Penn State Master Gardeners.
Learn how to create a simple, do-it-yourself mini greenhouse using a milk jug and plant seeds that will thrive through the winter months.
The workshop costs $15 and will be held in the lower level of the Ag Heritage Building, located at 181 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, PA 17202.
For more information and to register, go to https://extension.psu.edu/get-in-the-mood-for-spring-with-winter-sowing or call 1.877.345.0691.

Puppy Pals LIVE | Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg
2026-02-07 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-07 17:00 - 19:00 | H.Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA, 17257, United States
Saturday February 7, 2026 * 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM
Sit, Stay, and Get Ready for a Howling Good Time!
Puppy Pals LIVE is a family fun action-packed show where adopted and rescued dogs perform spectacular stunts and breathtaking feats.
Watch as we lead the puppies and audience through challenging and comical tricks as the pooches show everyone who is really boss!
Full of canine stunts and laugh-out-loud canine comedy it is no surprise this show has been a hit all over America!
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GALENTINE’S DAY III w/ Comedienne, Karen Morgan | Capitol Theatre, Chambersburg
2026-02-07 17:30 - 21:00 | Capitol Theatre, 159 South Main Street, Chambersburg, PA, 17201, United States
Saturday February 7th, 2025 * Pop-up Shopping 5:30 PM; Show 7:00 PM
Our Galentine’s event makes a return with Comedienne Karen Morgan! A former trial attorney, Karen began her professional comedy career as a Finalist on Nickelodeon Television’s “Search for the Funniest Mom in America.”
Since then, she has performed in comedy clubs and theaters from New York to Hollywood. Karen’s latest CD “Mean Candy” can be heard on Sirius XM Radio, and her comedy specials can be seen on Dry Bar Comedy.
Her TV appearances include comedy shows and ads for companies like Wal-Mart and Zyrtec.
Karen’s clean shows in Performing Arts Centers around the country have made her a favorite among theater audiences!
In addition to the comedy show, we’ll be bringing back the pop-up shops featuring local vendors selling their amazing merchandise and sweet treats!
Stay tuned as vendor announcements are made closer to the event day!
Doors open at 5:30 PM to give you time to check out each of the vendors, with Karen taking the stage at 7:00 PM.
It’ll be a night full of shopping and laughter that you won’t want to miss!
Beer, wine, non-alcoholic drinks, and concessions will also be available for purchase the night of this show.
And while we call it our “Gal’entine’s Day” event, please note that EVERYONE IS INVITED to attend.
Choose to make it a night with friends, a date night, or a night with the kids, as Karen’s comedy is family-friendly for everyone to enjoy!
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Fendrick Library Book Group | Mercersburg
2026-02-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Fendrick Library, 20 North Main Street, Mercersburg, PA, 17236, United States
Second Friday of each month * 7:00 PM
12/12/25 | Holiday gathering FREE READ & POTLUCK meet at Julie’s
1/9/26 | This Land Is Our Land: immigrant’s manifesto (2019), a Suketu Mehta, meet at the Fendrick Library
2/13/26 | Clap When You Land (2020), Elizabeth Acevedo, meet at the Fendrick Library
3/13/26 | The Island of Missing Trees (2021), Elif Shafak, meet at the Fendrick Library
4/10/26 | Abroad in Japan: Ten Years in the Land of the Rising Sun (2023), Chris Broad, meet at the Fendrick Library
5/8/26 | Treasure Island (1882), Robert Louis Stevenson, meet at the Fendrick Library
6/12/26 | The Island of Sea Women (2019), Lisa See, Potluck meet at Julie’s

Second Saturday | Greencastle Senior Activity Center
2026-02-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Greencastle Senior Acctivity Center, 10615 Antrim Church Rd, Greencastle, PA, 17225, United States
“Second Saturday’s” * 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Greencastle Senior Activity Center.
All Franklin County residents 60+ are welcome!On “Second Saturdays,” seniors can hear special presentations from guest speakers, enjoy a catered lunch, participate in health and wellness workshops, and take part in other offered activities.
All equipment and materials that are available during normal hours are also available on Saturdays.
