Light-It-Up Contest | Greencastle
2026-08-02, 2026-08-03, 2026-08-04, 2026-08-05, 2026-08-06, 2026-08-07, 2026-08-08, 2026-08-09 and 7 more dates | Greencastle, Greencastle, 17201, United States
The Light-It-Up Contest has officially begun and we’d like to announce our contestants this year:
1. The Kranks – 275 Creekwood Drive
2. Lights of Melrose – 11776 Melrose Ave
3. The Bobbs – 9001 Molly Pitcher Hwy
4. Grant Shook Christmas Lights – 12884 Grant Shook Rd
5. Santa & The NutCrackers: Too Lit to Quit – 14321 Penn Dixie Lane
6. The McIntires – 11788 Buck Run Drive
7. F&M Trust Greencastle – 518 N. Antrim Way
8. The North Pole Retreat – 14730 Ridge Road (State Line) 17268
9. Carl’s Drug Store – 145 N. Antrim Way
10. So Fresh Spa – 11 E. Baltimore Street
11. Candy Cane Lane (Whispering Springs Drive) – 13292 Whispering Spring Drive
12. The Alvey’s – 1356 Emilys Court
13. The Schickel’s – 1375 Lisa Drive
14. The Oberholzer’s – 79 Chadwick Drive
15. Alternative Choices – 13 S. Carlisle Street
16. The Carpenter’s – 562 S. Carlisle Street
17. Baby Sommerfield’s First Christmas – 11989 Williamsport Pike

You 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!
Thank you to The Manitowoc Company for sponsoring this FUNdraiser for the Greencastle Antrim Food Pantry.
The winners in each category will receive bragging rights – AND – a fun trophy!
We will also be awarding a trophy for highest total votes.
Votes are $1 each and can be done online through his link: https://business.cvballiance.org/…/2025-greencastle…

LASTLY – The Map of Participants is here!
Click the link to see all the participants on one map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit…

Before & After School Programs | Boys & Girls Club of Chambersburg & Shippensburg
2026-08-03, 2026-08-06, 2026-08-10, 2026-08-13, 2026-08-17 | 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

Youth Book Club | Fendrick Library, Mercersburg
2026-08-03 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | 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!

Preschool Storytime | The Fendrick Library, Mercersburg
2026-08-05 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-08-12 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
2026-08-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-12 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

“Anything Goes” Art Exhibit | Gallery 50, Waynesboro
2026-08-07 17:30 - 20:00, 2026-08-14 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.

WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER & FALL “SOAR” Bird Walks | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro
2026-08-08 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-15 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.

Second Saturday | Greencastle Senior Activity Center
2026-08-08 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.
