by Leisa McCracken | Mar 22, 2023
Saturday May 13th, 2023 * 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM
TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE MID-MARCH…..
Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library & Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro present. . .
Indiana Jones Escape Room & Fundraiser!
Can you escape? Start your evening at a Main Street gallery with hors d’oeuvres and a riddle, then make your way to the library.
Work as a team & use your wits to make it through the escape room puzzles.
Also featuring: 50/50 Raffle | Silent Auction |Spin to Win
Register at the Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library (cash or check) or at Gallery 50 West Main (3/31 & 5/21 only; debit/credit, cash, or check).
$45 / person | Ages 18+ only
by Leisa McCracken | Oct 18, 2022
Friday December 2nd, 2022 * 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Check in not to forget the date, & share this event, it’s Free to do so and will help us making the best that we can for our community.
Jingle….Jingle all the way, find yourself taken back to an incredible, traditional Christmas market at this year’s Christmas Market Downtown First Friday hosted by Brussel’s Cafe in Chambersburg.
Meet and mingle with your family & friends, and enjoy authentic Holiday food and beverages in a festive atmosphere.
We will host a variety of Christmas artisan vendors featuring their one-of-a-kind Holiday creations & gifts.
Our Sponsors:
-Essential Marketing
-The Cara Shaeffer Group Remax 1st advantage
-11/30 Franklin County Visitor’s Bureau
Entertainments & Schedule:
Morning – 12.30 PM – Vendor setup and Deck the Hall!
1:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Holiday Photo Booth
6:00 PM – Ugly Sweater Contest – Inside of Brussel’s cafe
7:00 PM – In front of Fort Chamber Park – Our local Glee Club from CASHS, will light up the mood the best of Christmas Caroling.
7:50 PM – Final Vote on Best Deck the Hall Vendor’s Booth
8:15 PM It’s a Wrap !
Our Mission:
Being able to support a local cause, to help Children in need.
This year event will benefit the local children of SCAAP.
Become a vendor:
We want to hear from you, find out more by following the link below.
by Leisa McCracken | Jul 20, 2022
Wednesday August 10th, 2022 * 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Barkdoll Field, Jerome R King Playground
Sponsored by Truist Bank.
This Ol’ Boys Baseball Game will bring back memories of the games played in years gone by at Barkdoll Field.
All of the players will be 35 years or older.
Mark Twain Noe Playground Print Will Be Raffled Off During the Game.
by Leisa McCracken | Jun 24, 2022
Enter our NEW RAFFLE for a chance to WIN a private Appalachian Trail Hike for up to five (5) people, led by Institute Naturalist, Pam Rowland (our Director of Education).
Hike the AT with Pam! Her knowledge and expertise will ensure that you discover unknown treasures along the trail.
Your guide will share a wealth of stories and information—learn about wildflowers, wildlife, trees and other plants and the magic of forest ecology.
After your morning of fun & adventure, enjoy a picnic-style, delicious, packed lunch from Café del Sol.
Enter by 4 p.m. on June 30! Drawing on July 4 at our Salamander Scramble 5K.
Entry fee: $20. Grand Prize includes the guided hike and lunch for five people, plus 1 set of hiking poles.
Enter the drawing Here. More entries = more chances to win!
–OR–
Mail a check for $20 per entry (multiple entries welcome!!), along with your name, email address & phone number, to:
The Institute • PO Box 971 • Waynesboro, PA 17268
by Leisa McCracken | Apr 12, 2022
Saturday April 23rd, 2022 * 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Our 2022 Earth Celebration will happen at Pine Hill Recreation Area in Waynesboro, Pa.
Spend a day in the park and celebrate spring and the Earth!
Yard Sale Fundraiser: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. • Earth Celebration: 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Earth Celebration Day features:
• Environmental Exhibitors
• Paper Shredding by OSI
• Goodwill Truck Pick Up
• Drug Take-Back by Washington Township Police
• Eye Glasses & Cell Phone Recycling by WALL Lions Club
Plus, Franklin Co. Commissioners Earth Day Proclamation at 1:30 p.m.
Also featuring Environmental Artists and Craftsmen
• Student Art Show
• Environmental Artistry Award 2:30 p.m.
Fundraiser: Bring Cash!
• Decorated Rain Barrel Silent Auction
• Raffle Items
• Bake Sale
• Food Trucks: Jenni’s Knife & Spork and McCoy Pop-Up Pizzas
