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SUMMARY:Hanging with Chad & Tim\, Greater Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce
DESCRIPTION: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\nAttendees are encouraged to raise any state related issue they may have during these meetings.\nEnjoy coffee and some conversation.\n118 Walnut St. Suite #111
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/hanging-with-chad-tim-greater-waynesboro-chamber-of-commerce/2026-01-16/
LOCATION:Greater Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce\, 118 Walnut St\, Waynesboro\, PA\, 17268
CATEGORIES:General
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SUMMARY:Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute\, Mercersburg
DESCRIPTION:You can make every week an adventure\, with free historic programs at CI every Saturday year-round!\nOur 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.\nContact us for more details.\nEvery Saturday\, the gift shop\, exhibits and bathrooms are also open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/historical-programs-conococheague-institute-mercersburg/2026-01-17/
LOCATION:Conococheague Institute\, 12995 Bain Road\, Mercersburg\, PA\, 17236
CATEGORIES:Fun Workshops,General
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SUMMARY:Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Grower Certification Training | Penn State Extension\, Chambersburg
DESCRIPTION:Thursday January 22nd\, 2026 * 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM\n“Food Safety Modernization Act: Produce Grower Certification Training” is designed for Pennsylvania fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety\, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule\, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs)\, and the co-management of natural resources and food safety.\nThe Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Grower Training Course provides one way to satisfy the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement (§112.22.c).\nParticipants will explore key FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements within each module while also learning best practices for produce safety.\nThe training includes time for questions and discussions\, encouraging attendees to share their experiences and produce safety concerns.\nAfter completing the entire course\, participants will be eligible to receive a certificate from the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO)\, verifying their completion of the training.\nTo obtain an AFDO certificate\, participants must attend the full training and submit the required paperwork to their trainer at the course’s conclusion.\nThe registration fee is $50 and will take place at the Penn State Extension Office – Franklin County Ag Heritage Building\, located at 185 Franklin Farm Lane\, Chambersburg\, PA.\nFor more information and to register online\, please visit https://extension.psu.edu/fsma-grower-training or call 1.877.345.0691.
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/food-safety-modernization-act-produce-grower-certification-training-penn-state-extension-chambersburg/
LOCATION:Farm and Garden Penn State Extension Ag Heritage Center\, 425 Franklin Farm Lane\, Chambersburg\, PA\, 17202\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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SUMMARY:Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute\, Mercersburg
DESCRIPTION:You can make every week an adventure\, with free historic programs at CI every Saturday year-round!\nOur 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.\nContact us for more details.\nEvery Saturday\, the gift shop\, exhibits and bathrooms are also open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/historical-programs-conococheague-institute-mercersburg/2026-01-24/
LOCATION:Conococheague Institute\, 12995 Bain Road\, Mercersburg\, PA\, 17236
CATEGORIES:Fun Workshops,General
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SUMMARY:2026 Fendrick Library Lecture Series | Mercersburg
DESCRIPTION:Monday January 26th * 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM\nPresenter: Dakota Bricker | Blue-Eyed Child of Fortune and the Massachusetts 54th\nMonday February 23rd * 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM \nPresenters: Neil Colman & Jef Savage | The Immortal Game: A History of Chess\nMonday March 23rd * 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM \nPresenter: Dr. Lloyd Muller | Turkey: Continental Crossroads between Europe & Asia\nFor more details\, visit our online calendar at www.fendricklibrary.org\nAll Lectures are Free & Refreshments are included
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/2026-fendrick-library-lecture-series-mercersburg/2026-01-26/
LOCATION:Fendrick Library\, 20 North Main Street\, Mercersburg\, PA\, 17236\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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SUMMARY:Exciting (free!) happenings in February | Conococheague Audubon Society:
DESCRIPTION:Exciting (free!) happenings in February from the Conococheague Audubon Society:\nFilm\nWhat: Islands of Wonder: Borneo\, PBS\nA journey from Borneo’s rich coral reefs\, through lush jungles to its mountainous heart\, reveals it is no paradise.\nThe struggles for survival are the secret to a greater variety of life than found on almost any other island.\nWhen: Thursday January 29th * 7:00 PM\nWhere: Chambersburg Area Middle School South\, 1151 E. McKinley St.\, Chambersburg\nDoor Prizes!\nConococheague Audubon General Meeting\nWho: Doug Powless\nWhat: Notes from PA Atlas Observing\nWhen: Monday February 9th * 7:00 PM\nWhere: St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church\, 2695 Luther Dr.\, Chambersburg\nYou do not need to be a member to attend.\nField Trip\nWho: Eric and Rhetta Martin\nWhat: Blackwater NWR\, Maryland\, auto tour for WATERFOWL\nWhen: Friday – Sunday February 20th – 22nd\nWhere: Leave from Martins’ home at 9:00AM Friday\nBring scopes\, binoculars\, and lunch.\nMake your own motel arrangements. Eric and Rhetta Martin\, 717.597.8675.\nStudying Ornithology Around the Region\nWho: Larry and Sharon Williams 717.655.7414\nSOAR (Studying Ornithology Around the Region)\nWhat: Walks around various locations in Franklin County\nWhen: Every First and Third Saturday in the month (February 7 & 14th)\, 8:00 AM\nAlso see Buttonwood Nature Center\, 717.762-0373\, https://buttonwoodnaturecenter.org for schedule\nCheck our website for updates\, contacts and maps to all locations: www.ConococheagueAudubon.org
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/exciting-free-happenings-in-february-conococheague-audubon-society/2026-01-29/
CATEGORIES:General
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SUMMARY:Little Apprentices Preschool | Franklin County Career & Technology Center\, Chambersburg
DESCRIPTION:Little Apprentices Preschool is now enrolling for the 2026-2027 School Year!\n\nSpots are limited\, so please email katie.wilmot@franklinctc.com promptly to get your spot.\nLittle Apprentices Preschool is a lab school located right here in CareerTech’s Early Childhood Education Classroom!\nChildren from all school districts are welcome!\nChildren will enjoy centers\, circle time\, snacks\, exercise play\, and much more!\nChildren are taught by our ECE instructor as well as High School Students who have a desire to work in early childhood.\n3-year- olds: Mondays and Wednesdays 9:00 AM -11:30 AM\n4-year- olds: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 AM -11:30 AM\nMust be corresponding age by September 1st\nChildren MUST be toilet independent\nCost is $250 for the entire year! (Enrollment is only for full year.) $50 due at registration\, $200 due between July 1st – August 3rd.\nClasses begin Sept.14th\, 2026\, and run through May 14th\, 2027.\nDue to semester changes and trainings\, we take a break between Dec. 6th\, 2026 – Feb. 4th\, 2027\nMore detailed information can be found at https://www.franklinctc.com/77265_3\n\nCome join our CareerTech family for the 2026-2027 School Year!
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/little-apprentices-preschool-franklin-county-career-technology-center-chambersburg/2026-01-30/
LOCATION:Franklin County Career & Technology Center\, 2463 Loop Road\, Chambersburg\, PA\, 17202\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Kids Activities
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SUMMARY:Grow Your Business: Understanding Yourself & Others | My Little Studio\, Fayetteville
DESCRIPTION:Saturday January 31st\, 2026 * 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nDo you want to grow your small business in 2026?\nDo you want to better understand yourself and how you communicate during sales conversations?\nDo you want to better understand others and how to make specific communication adjustments for better sales success?\nDo you want to learn how you are unwittingly impacting your sales conversations?\nThen this 2-part workshop is for YOU!\nAs Randy says\, “I’ve found that many small business owners don’t understand how their personality\, their self-talk\, and their lack of sales training greatly impacts the growth of their business.”\nThat is the foundation for this 2-part workshop!\nIn part 1: Understanding Yourself and Others\, participants will receive a DISC personality assessment that is specific to sales. (NOTE: The assessment will be completed prior to attendance\, and you will have life-time access for continued reference).\nAs we expand our understanding of 4 basic personality types\, participants will be better able to successfully bring home the sale!\nBefore the session ends\, participants will be knowing key adjustments they can make to help their businesses to grow.\nTotal Investment is only $220 for your very own DISC assessment PLUS 6 hours of focused small group training with the ability to get answers to your most pressing sales challenges.\nInvoice for payment will be sent to participants upon registration at www.minecawilson.com\nLimited to 6 people!\nRSVP and pre-payment is needed to hold your spot.
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/grow-your-business-understanding-yourself-others-my-little-studio-fayetteville/
LOCATION:My Little Studio\, 2118 Hillview Dr.\, Fayetteville\, PA\, 17222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fun Workshops,General
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SUMMARY:Exhibit Opening: Franklin County in the American Revolution | Franklin County Historical Society\, The Old Jail
DESCRIPTION:Saturday January 31st\, 2026 * 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM\nJoin us in celebrating America’s 250th anniversary this year by coming in to see our newest exhibition on Franklin County in the American Revolution titled The World Turned Upside Down!\nThe exhibit will open for free January 31st at 10:00 AM during Chambersburg’s IceFest Pa and will be available throughout the rest of the year via our regular tours!
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/exhibit-opening-franklin-county-in-the-american-revolution-franklin-county-historical-society-the-old-jail/
LOCATION:Franklin County Historical Society\, 175 East King Street\, Chambersburg\, PA\, 17201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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SUMMARY:Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute\, Mercersburg
DESCRIPTION:You can make every week an adventure\, with free historic programs at CI every Saturday year-round!\nOur 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.\nContact us for more details.\nEvery Saturday\, the gift shop\, exhibits and bathrooms are also open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/historical-programs-conococheague-institute-mercersburg/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:Conococheague Institute\, 12995 Bain Road\, Mercersburg\, PA\, 17236
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