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WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER & FALL “SOAR” Bird Walks | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro
2027-09-18 08:00 - 12:00, 2027-09-25 08:00 - 12:00, 2027-10-02 08:00 - 12:00, 2027-10-09 08:00 - 12:00, 2027-10-16 08:00 - 12:00, 2027-10-23 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Before & After School Programs | Boys & Girls Club of Chambersburg & Shippensburg
2027-09-20, 2027-09-23, 2027-09-27, 2027-09-30, 2027-10-04, 2027-10-07, 2027-10-11, 2027-10-14 and 3 more dates | 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

Preschool Storytime | The Fendrick Library, Mercersburg
2027-09-22 10:30 - 11:30, 2027-09-29 10:30 - 11:30, 2027-10-06 10:30 - 11:30, 2027-10-13 10:30 - 11:30, 2027-10-20 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
2027-09-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2027-09-29 18:00 - 20:00, 2027-10-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2027-10-13 18:00 - 20:00, 2027-10-20 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

Youth Book Club | Fendrick Library, Mercersburg
2027-10-04 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!

Second Saturday | Greencastle Senior Activity Center
2027-10-09 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.

Healing Together Grief Support Group | Drew's Hope Grief Center, Shippensburg
2027-10-21 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.
