Community Garden Workshop, Wellspan – Virtual
Saturday March 20th, 2021 * 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Join us for a free virtual community garden workshop that will focus on “Creating Your Own Working Homestead.”
There will be a variety of workshops centered around the theme of homesteading that explore foodscaping, foraging, how to build an herb spiral and more.
A keynote presentation by Jessy Varisano, owner of Foot of the Mountain Farms, will show one local farmers journey toward creating their own working homestead.
This event is coordinated by Healthy Franklin County and is a partnership between Wilson College and WellSpan Health.
Click on “Register” to reserve your virtual spot by March 18th.
For questions, email npurdy@wellspan.org.
Downtown & Around Town Open House
Downtown Greencastle
Saturday, November 7, 2020 * 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The Greencastle-Antrim Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with its retail and merchant members announces the 2020 Downtown & Around Town Open House to be held on Saturday, November 7 during normal business hours.
Anchor for the Downtown & Around Town event is the shop, located at 144 E. Baltimore St. Owner and designer, Chris Johnston relates, “We’ve decorated every room with merchandise and gift items. You’ll find unique treasures for everyone on your gift list. Come be inspired!” The shop will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Learn more by calling 717-593-9990 or online at theshopgreencastle.com.
Just down the street is All Things County at 9 E. Baltimore St. offering a treasure trove of country wares, including home and garden decor, locally inspired items and handcrafted furniture. For a sampling of what they’ll offer for the Open House check out facebook.com/All-Things-
Located at 32 N. Allison Street, Alternative Choices will be giving away a number of specialty gift baskets for the event as well as offering a huge sale on immune supplement. They feature amazing, unusual and handmade gifts. Find more at facebook.com/Alternative-
Newly opened, The Bean & Biscuit at 18 E. Baltimore St., is offering 10% off all orders with a drawing for a Bean & Biscuit gift bag which includes a $25 gift card, t-shirt and other goodies. You can reach them at 717-643-1580 and find them online at facebook.com/
The Center of Balance, which plans to be open from 1o:oo a.m. to 4:00 p.m., relates, “Why not get your holiday shopping done early? Purchase a gift certificate for your loved one and get 10% off. We’ll also be drawing a door prize every hour! Please stop by our shop, schedule your next appointment and don’t forget to ask about our wonderful new services!” Find information about The Center of Balance at thecenterofbalancellc.com or facebook.com/Center-of-
Around the Square other participating members include E.L.M. Department Store offering 20% to 50% off men’s sweaters, jackets & long sleeve shirts. Available by phone at 717-597-3710, E.L.M is located at 12 Center Square and can be found on-line at elmdepartmentstore.com or facebook.com/
Also offering specials of the day is ELM Shoes just next door at 3 Center Square. Learn more at elmshoes.com and facebook.com/ELMShoes. They can also be reached at 717-597-9475.
Now a branch of Cumberland Valley School of Music, Growing With Music, at 42 Center Square, will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and is offering 10% off purchases of $10 or more. Put your name in for a gift drawing of CVSM travel cup, plus kazoo, egg shake and CVSM gift card. They can be reached at growingwithmusic.org or 717-643-1426.
If your shopping day starts early, head to Lumber Direct at 10 E. Walter Ave. which will open at 7:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. Find them also at facebook.com/lumberdirect and by phone at 717-597-9928.
Teal Blossom Boutique is a new shop you’ll not want to miss! Just opened at 38 Center Square, Teal Blossom will be offering refreshments and gift drawings throughout the day. For a sample of their offerings or to download their app go to tealblossom.commentsold.com. You can also reach them at 717-491-7135.
EXPLORE! Garden Adventures
Renfrew Park
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Participants have a hands-on opportunity to learn about plants as they spend time digging in the dirt and seeing how food is grown in the historic four-square garden at Renfrew Park. They will look at different garden plants up close and explore the many ways humans depend on plants. Students will assist in tending the garden by preparing the soil, planting seeds and watering vegetables.
Age: Grades K–5
Cost: $10 member of Institute of Renfrew, $12 non-member
Limit: 15.
To Register: call the Institute at 717-762-0373 or email us at info@instituteatrenfrew.org
DOWNLOAD OUR WAIVER FOR THIS EVENT AND IF POSSIBLE, BRING A SIGNED COPY TO THE PROGRAM. ONLY ONE WAIVER PER PERSON/FAMILY REQUIRED, EVEN IF ATTENDING MULTIPLE PROGRAMS.
The Institute at Renfrew Launches Fall Programs for Adults & Kids
The Institute at Renfrew is launching a “baker’s dozen” of 13 new programs for adults, teens and kids, all starting in September. The programs fall into three categories, Naturalist Discovery Series and Common Threads, for adults, families, and teens age 15 and up, and EXPLORE!, a variety of programs designed for youth. With safety measures in place, the programs are offered in various locations within Waynesboro’s Renfrew Park. Participants will be required to register in advance, sign a waiver, and agree to abide by safety protocols. Program fees reflect a discount for members of the Institute at Renfrew. Three programs are designed for adults, teens age 15 and up, and families:
Naturalist Discovery Series: Nature ID on the Go with your Smartphone!
Saturday, Sept. 12, 9–10:30 a.m.
Age: Adults & teens age 15 & up; Cost: $12 for members; $15 for nonmembers; Limit: 20.
Technology meets nature! Learn about the use of nature identification apps on the smartphone. With step-by-step guidance, participants learn how to make and record observations in nature and share to a database with over 48 million observations. Must have a smartphone connected to the internet.
Naturalist Discovery Series: Blacklight Bug Discovery
Friday, September 25, 7:30–9:00 p.m.
Age: Families with children, 6 years and up; Cost: $10 adults/$5 children (members of Institute at Renfrew); $12 adults/$6 children (nonmembers); Limit: 25.
Discover nocturnal insects at Renfrew Park! An introduction to insects not normally seen during the daytime, and their special attributes allowing them to live at night. The group will examine insects they can catch up-close. Bring flashlights, and a blanket or chairs to sit on. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Common Threads…Textile Traditions and Handicrafts: Flax to Linen
Saturday, September 26, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Age: Adults & teens age 15 & up; Cost: $45 members; $50 nonmembers
Materials fee: $5.00; Limit: 10.
Participants learn how the flax plant is transformed into beautiful linen cloth. The program covers the history of flax and how it contributed to our culture. Participants visit Renfrew’s flax patch and use antique tools to process flax into linen, including spinning on a drop spindle, and creating a woven bookmark using the thread they spun.
Ten EXPLORE! programs are designed for children and students:
EXPLORE! Art and Nature, 2-Day Series
Monday & Tuesday, Sept. 14 & 15, 4–5:30 p.m. [offered again Sept. 28–29]
Grades: K–5; Cost: $24 member, $30 nonmember; Materials fee: $6; Limit: 10.
Kids observe nature in the park and forest, and create guided art projects based on nature. They will create a wax-resist wall hanging on fabric with oil pastels and liquid watercolor paint, and make line drawings based on patterns seen in nature, while exploring the use of natural items as paintbrushes. Class is outdoors, so participants should dress for the weather. Fee includes both days.
EXPLORE! Knitting Class for Grade 5 & Up
Six classes: Thursdays, Sept. 15–Oct. 20, 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Age: grade 5 & up; Cost: $55 member, $60 nonmember; Materials fee: $22.00; Limit: 8.
Students learn the basics of knitting such as casting on, knit stitch, binding off, and i-cord edging, by working on a simple knitted headband, perfect to wear outside on chilly days.
EXPLORE! Knitting Class for Middle/High School
Six classes: Thursdays, Sept. 15–Oct. 20, 3–5:00 p.m.
Age: middle/high school students; Cost: $55 member, $60 nonmember; Materials fee: $22.00; Limit: 8.
Students learn the basics of knitting such as casting on, knit stitch, binding off, and i-cord edging, by working on a simple knitted headband, perfect to wear outside on chilly days.
EXPLORE! Textiles Crafts
Three classes: Wednesdays, Sept.16–30, 1–3 p.m.
Age: grades: 3–5; Cost: $42 members, $45 nonmember; Materials fee: $15; Limit: 10.
Students engage in a variety of textile activities from hand-painting yarn, making pom-poms, weaving on a potholder loom, and creating a small tapestry wall hanging from their hand painted yarn.
EXPLORE! Garden Adventures
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 9:30–11 a.m. [offered again Sept. 24]
Grades: K–5; Cost: $10 members; $12 nonmembers; Limit: 15.
A hands-on opportunity to learn about plants including digging in the dirt and seeing how food is grown in the historic four-square garden at Renfrew Park. Kids get a close-up look at various garden plants, explore the ways humans depend on plants, and help tend the garden by preparing soil, planting seeds and watering vegetables.
EXPLORE! Bugging Out!
Thursday, Sept.17, 4–5:30 p.m.
Grades: K-5; Cost: $10 members, $12 nonmembers; Limit: 15.
In the early fall, insects are everywhere! Kids use their senses of sight and hearing to search out various “critters” in different habitats, learning about and viewing a wide variety of insects with bug boxes and magnifying glasses.
EXPLORE! Amphibian Hunt
Monday, Sept. 21, 4–5:30 p.m.
Grades: 3–5; Cost: $10 for members, $15 for nonmembers; Limit: 15.
What makes an amphibian unique? Why are they important? Where can we find amphibians? All this and more will be answered on a guided hike and talk through Renfrew Park as kids discover what amphibians may be living in our backyard!
EXPLORE! Beginning Birders
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 9:30–11 a.m.
Grades: K-5; Cost: $10 members, $12 nonmembers; Limit: 15.
Students learn about the many adaptations found in birds, and learn what makes a bird, a bird. Activities include walking park trails to search for winged creatures, learning to recognize common species by appearance and individual calls, and using a field guide to identify birds in their native habitats.
EXPLORE! Garden Adventures
Thursday, Sept. 24, 4–5:30 p.m.
Grades: K–5; Cost: $10 members; $12 nonmembers; Limit: 15.
A hands-on opportunity to learn about plants including digging in the dirt and seeing how food is grown in the historic four-square garden at Renfrew Park. Kids get a close-up look at various garden plants, explore the ways humans depend on plants, and help tend the garden by preparing soil, planting seeds and watering vegetables.
EXPLORE! Art and Nature 2-Day Series
Monday & Tuesday, Sept. 28 & 29, 4–5:30 p.m.
Grades: K–5; Cost: $24 member, $30 nonmember; Materials fee: $6; Limit: 10.
Kids observe nature in the park and forest, and create guided art projects based on nature. They will create a wax-resist wall hanging on fabric with oil pastels and liquid watercolor paint, and make line drawings based on patterns seen in nature, while exploring the use of natural items as paintbrushes. Class is outdoors, so participants should dress for the weather. Fee includes both days.
Pre-registration is required for all programs. To register, email the Institute at info@instituteatrenfrew.org or call 717-762-0373.
Sponsors for these programs include Bruce and Pam Rowland, Matt and Jessica Watson, Max Creager in memory of Nancy Hess Creager, with additional support from The Institute’s Today’s Horizon Fund Contributors: The Nora Roberts Foundation; The John R. Hershey Jr. and Anna L. Hershey Family Foundation; APX Enclosures, Inc.; The Carolyn Terry Eddy Family: Carolyn, with daughters Connie Fleagle & Kim Larkin. Facility support courtesy of Renfrew Museum and Park.
For more information, visit www.instituteatrenfrew.org.
Parking is available behind the visitors center, or in Renfrew’s lower lot off Welty Road.