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Franklin County Visitors Bureau Celebrates Ben Franklin Day on January 17 With Community Mixer
The Franklin County Visitors Bureau is celebrating Franklin County namesake, Benjamin Franklin, on his birthday, January 17, with a Cumberland Valley Business Alliance Mixer at the Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center, 4:30 PM to 7 PM. January 17 is celebrated...
Grove Family Library Plans Busy January & February
From movies to Valentine card-making and books that get a second leaf, Grove Family Library is a must-stop, see, and do for 2023. Upcoming activities include: Winter Reading Challenge runs December 1 through February 28. It is available on the Beanstack app or on...
New Programs Conococheague Institute
Since 2020, the Conococheague Institute (a 30 acre historic site located near Mercersburg, PA) has been offering free 18th Century Living History programs every Saturday year round. This consistent community resource has seen the organization grow in popularity with...
Winter Wee Wonder Series for Preschoolers
The Institute is offering a series of four outdoor nature programs for preschoolers in January and February. Designed for children ages 2.5 to 5, the Wee Wonder programs will run on Mondays, January 23 and 30, and February 6 and 13, from 9:45 to 11 a.m. at Pine Hill...
Chambersburg Celebrates New Year with Martin’s Potato Roll Drop
Join Downtown Chambersburg Inc. and Martin's Famous Potato Rolls for a New Year's Eve drop in Downtown Chambersburg on December 31st! Event starts at 5PM. Ring the New Year in at 9PM! 5PM- Indoor Activities at Brussel's Cafe (DJ LEX) and Avocado Cafe (DJ Rello) 7PM -...
Grils Scouts in Heart of PA Add “We Keep Water Flowing” Patch Program
Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania (GSHPA) is thrilled to share Pennsylvania American Water’s “We Keep Water Flowing” patch program with girls across its 30-county footprint. GSHPA received a $10,000 grant from Pennsylvania American Water to encourage girls to...
Christmas Eve Service at Letterkenny Chapel
United Churches of the Chambersburg Area will hold their traditional Christmas Eve Service at the Historic Letterkenny Chapel located at 2171 Carbaugh Avenue, Letterkenny Army Depot, Chambersburg, PA 17201 It will be an afternoon service this year, starting at 3pm on...
History Talks
Chambersburg Civil War Seminars is offering subscriptions to History Talks. Subscribers are pre-registered for EVERY bi-monthly talk in 2023 on the 15th at 7 p.m. EST. Cost of the subscription is only $60--a $12 savings. Cost includes 12 HISTORY Talks in 2023....
Franklin County Visitors Bureau Announces Successful Festival of Trees
Franklin County Visitors Bureau wrapped up the fourth annual Festival of Trees at the 11/30 Visitors Center, 15 South Main Street, on Friday, December 2. The festive event featured 51 beautifully decorated trees and 18 wreaths while raising more than $6,250 for the...
Franklin County Visitors Bureau Announces Successful Festival of Trees
Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania (GSHPA) is proud to announce its President and CEO Janet R. Donovan has been named as an influential female leader by City & State Pennsylvania. Donovan is one of 100 female Pennsylvania public servants, business...