National Prevention Week (NPW) is an annual health observance dedicated to increasing public awareness and action around substance use prevention and the promotion of positive mental health. This year, this national initiative, sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), will take place May 8-14. Various events and promotions of Prevention Week
Community organization Businesswomen Influencing Gettysburg has announced the details about this year’s Gettysburg Halloween Parade. The parade will take place on Tuesday, October 25, with a rain date of Thursday, October 27. Parade registration is now open at www.gettysburghalloweenparade.com. Entries are due by October 11. There will be cash prizes in a number of categories
WE Women Empowered presents WE Wednesday: Grace: You’re Worth It! The event features Kelley Latta, speaker, author, and entrepreneur! The inspiration starts at 6:00 p.m., May 18 at Comfort Suites, 945 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg. This in-person event is free and open to all current, aspiring, or retired professional women. However, registration is required. For more
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has provided a summary of COVID-19 information for April 2022. “While COVID-19 has not gone away, the department continues to encourage Pennsylvanians to use good public health practices in their daily lives. All of us are empowered to protect ourselves and our families by getting up to date with vaccines,
After coaching nearly 1,500 baseball and football games and overseeing the development of thousands of student-athletes at Gettysburg College, baseball coach John Campo has announced his retirement following the conclusion of the 2022 campaign. Campo, who spent 36 of his 37 years at Gettysburg at the helm of the baseball program, leaves as the program’s
The Adams County Community Foundation (the Community Foundation) today announced $188,000 in new scholarship awards to students in Adams County and South-Central Pennsylvania. The amount awarded brings the total amount of scholarships granted by the Community Foundation since its founding to more than $1.4 million dollars. Awards range from $500 to $30,000 each and go
Charles Stangor, owner, publisher and editor of Gettysburg Connection, will present a talk as part of the YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County’s Mission Moment series on May 10, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. The title is “Local news: Love it or lose it.” The presentation will be on Zoom at the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89562524338?pwd=UG9MOStzNVdTd1RqYVNLNWw0cFlSZz09 Meeting ID:
The Adams County Arts Council, 125 South Washington Street, Gettysburg, will feature an exhibition of paintings in oil entitled Reunion by Robyn Jacobs during the month of May and June. A First Friday opening reception is scheduled for Friday, May 6, 5-7:00 p.m. and is open to the public. The show will remain up through
The Adams County Conservation District (ACCD) is hosting a tree planting maintenance workshop at the Ag Center on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The program will offer hands-on training, with topics covering proper tree planting, sheltering, and maintenance techniques,along with information on the importance of planting “the right tree in the right place.”
“Ticket to the Past-Unforgettable Journeys,” a virtual reality experience at the Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad Station at 35 Carlisle St. opened today to provide visitors with a journey into the history of the station, a place with a special interest in U.S. history. Visitors travel back to July 1863 when the station became the first army
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that a bridge rehabilitation project is expected to begin on Route 134 (Taneytown Road) in Mount Joy Township, Adams County. Weather permitting, this project will begin Monday, May 9, at which time an approximately three-month detour is expected to go into effect. The detour will use Mason
Gettysburg Borough contracts with a waste hauler to provide both trash removal and recycling services to the residents of the Borough. The previous waste hauling contract expired on March 31, 2022 – with the new contract beginning on April 1, 2022. In anticipation of the contract expiration date, Gettysburg Borough issued a request for proposals
This is a reminder that the virtual screening of “Caregiver…A Love Story” is taking place tomorrow, April 28 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. Please register to receive the Zoom link at 717-337-4137 or email jgastley2@wellspan.org. Attending the screening? Will you share the message by writing a review for the Connection!
In recognition of National Historic Preservation Month, we invite you to attend this free guided hike and explore the sites and stories of buildings that have long since vanished from the landscape. On Saturday, May 7 from 1 pm to 3 pm, join Rangers Matt Atkinson and John Hoptak of Gettysburg National Military Park, and Ranger Daniel
The YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County is looking for tennis players who want to help those in financial need. The 20th Annual Gettysburg Benefit Tennis Tournament, scheduled for May 21, will benefit the YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County Financial Assistance Program. This fund aids residents from all parts of Adams County, allowing recipients to improve
The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run (peacerun.org ), history’s largest peace torch relay, will visit the Gettysburg Montessori School at 888 Coleman Rd. in Gettysburg tomorrow. The international team from 7 different countries is on a 2-month journey throughout the US to share a message that “peace begins with the individual.” Along the route they
The Friends of Adams County Library System’s Second Annual Spring Fever Garage Book Sale is back! This year’s book sale will be held on Saturday, April 30 (rain date May 7) from 8;00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Gettysburg Library Garage off High Street. There will be approximately 1,000 gently used books for sale
Pennsylvania’s Farmland Preservation Program announced this month that it has protected 3,528 acres on 40 farms in 19 counties from future development, investing more than $9.7 million in state and county dollars in preserving prime farmland for tomorrow. The investment also leverages $735,170 that will go toward preserving farms on waitlists in six counties. The
WellSpan Health has announced that Megan Shreve, Chair of WellSpan Health’s Board of Directors, has won the Excellence in Governance award presented by Modern Healthcare, a national industry leader in the healthcare news and information community. The award recognizes influential individuals who foster advancement in culture, mission and performance through their leadership on healthcare organization
Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater announced yesterday it will host the first-ever film festival dedicated solely to the work of award-winning documentarian Ken Burns next February 10-12, 2023. More than a career retrospective, festival-goers will engage with Burns, his collaborators, historians, and Gettysburg College students in consequential conversations about the simple question Burns has explored in
Officers from the Gettysburg Police Department were dispatched last night at about 9:27 p.m. to the area of the first block of York St. (off Lincoln Square) after a report of individuals shooting some type of air rifle or pistol from a passing vehicle at people walking on the sidewalk. One or two people were
In celebration of Earth Day 2022, the Land Conservancy of Adams County will premiere two films on Friday at the movie theater at Mela Kitchen. Landscapes & Legacy: the Story of a Pennsylvania Land Trust is about the origin of the Land Conservancy, as told by some of our founding members. Paying tribute to
As the invasive spotted lanternfly’s spring hatch approaches, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced in March that the department has added 11 counties to Pennsylvania’s quarantine zone. Adams, Armstrong, Bedford, Centre, Fulton, Indiana, Lycoming, Mercer, Snyder, Union, and Washington counties bring the total to 45 Pennsylvania counties quarantined. “Spotted lanternflies threaten outdoor businesses and quality of
The Adams County Arts Council invites participants, their families, and the community to join us for the Youth Recyclable Art Contest/Exhibit awards ceremony taking place at 6pm on April 21, 2022. Over 70 entries from county-wide students, kindergarten through twelfth grade, will be awarded cash prizes for first, second, and third place winners in five
The Gettysburg Nature Alliance, which operates the Gettysburg Heritage Center, invites the community to an open house on Earth Day, Friday, April 22, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the organization’s “learning barn” near Sachs Bridge. “We are so excited to celebrate the 52nd anniversary of Earth Day,” said Dru Anne Neil, Nature Alliance president.
The Gettysburg Majestic Theater will present “An Evening With Graham Nash” on Sunday, August 7 – 7:30 pm Legendary artist Graham Nash, as a founding member of both the Hollies and Crosby, Stills and Nash, is a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee who has seen rock history unfold at some of its
The 9th Annual Empty Bowls event to support the Gleaning Project is taking place on Friday, April 22, 2022. See the flier for all of the details and how to prepurchase tickets! Tickets will also be available at the door – can’t wait to see you there!
Gettysburg Borough has re-applied for a large grant that if successful would give the town a major facelift. At their meeting on Monday the council added Lincoln Square and portions of Chambersburg St., Carlisle St., and York St. to their Baltimore Street Historic Pathway Revitalization Master Plan. The borough will commit about $451,000 of local
Please dispose of your unused, expired, or unwanted medications safely and in an environmentally friendly way. To help you, the next Adams County medicine takeback will be held in locations around Adams County on Saturday April 30. The event is sponsored by Collaborating for Youth.
The Adams County Farmers Market will launch the 2022 farmers market season on Saturday April 23 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 108 North Stratton Street in Gettysburg with a phenomenal cast of new and returning vendors. The 2022 vendor lineup is listed below. The Market organizers anticipate an excellent market season including several
Gettysburg Police Chief Robert Glenny attended a joint press conference today near the Harrisburg Capitol Building to support police funding legislation, Senate Bill 1193, that would allocate $100 million in federal American Rescue Plan funds to create the “Law Enforcement Recovery Grant Program.” The funds would be used to support police departments. The proposed legislation
Beginning April 23, 2022, the historic David Wills House will reopen, free of charge, on Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Effective June 2, 2022, operations will expand to Thursday-Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. National Park Service Rangers will staff the home with support from Main Street Gettysburg. The reopening of
Faculty at HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, have voted to affiliate with the Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA). The PSEA will represent full-time and adjunct faculty in collective bargaining with the College. “The faculty have made their decision, and we respect that,” said HACC President and CEO John J. “Ski” Sygielski, MBA, Ed.D. “We will work with
African American siblings rejuvenate Gettysburg’s Keystone Inn Bed and Breakfast The Keystone Inn, located at 231 Hanover St. in Gettysburg, has been purchased and renovated by siblings Patrick, Christine, and Stephen Campbell. The new owners, perhaps the first African Americans to own a bed & breakfast in Gettysburg, have created a space where people can
Two Carroll Valley students swept the Middle School division of the Frederick County, MD 41st Annual Secondary Science and Engineering Fair last week by combining their love of horses with their interests in engineering and veterinary medicine. Emma and Sarah Simmons, 7th grade students at Mother Seton School in Emmitsburg, MD, were named the Overall
The 2022 edition of History Meets the Arts will be held Friday April 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday April 9 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Gettysburg Fire Company Community Room, Rear 35 N. Stratton St., Gettysburg PA 17325 . Admission is free. The event is presented by Lord Nelson’s Gallery
New Oxford’s 66th Annual Market on the Square is only two and a half months away. This year’s event will be on Saturday, June 18 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the heart of New Oxford. Market on the Square, a beloved annual event for decades, will feature a variety of vendors selling items
The Gettysburg Heritage Center is presenting three talks about artwork that was created around the Gettysburg battle on Saturday at History Meets the Arts 2022. Much of the artwork of Gettysburg is artwork about the battle, created by people living in the 20th and 21st centuries to interpret or describe what happened here. In the
Effective Monday, April 4, due to the continuing decline of positive COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations across south central Pennsylvania, WellSpan care facilities are modifying many COVID-19 guidelines for patients and visitors. Patient Visitation WellSpan is allowing open visitation of patients, with the exception of patients who are COVID-19 positive or suspected of being positive pending test results. COVID-19
Gettysburg Borough received this information from the new waste and recycling hauler, Waste Management: As of April 1, 2022, WM is the official waste and recycling hauler for Gettysburg Borough. In March, residents should have received a welcome letter with information about their service. WM will continue to provide service to residents on Mondays and
By Sue Cipperly, Gettysburg The Waste Management contract for Gettysburg begins today, April 1. WM trucks are out delivering trash receptacles to those who have had them, or requested them, based on records provided by the borough. If folks don’t get a bin, they can follow the instructions on the borough website – www.gettysburgpa.gov — to
Gettysburg National Military Park has announced temporary and intermittent closures of all three of the park’s observation towers for safety inspections. Structural engineers will inspect all three of the park’s observation towers from April 5 to April 8. Inspections will take place via vertical access (rappelling) and by hypsometric laser scanning. Each of the park’s
In the spirit of reusing and repurposing non-recyclable items, the Gettysburg Garden Club will accept empty plastic plant pots larger than 4″ to reuse for their fundraising sale in May. Money raised at this event is used to beautify the square with flower baskets and urns. Pots may be dropped off on the porch of
Gettysburg College’s sixth annual Peace and Justice Week begins today at the peace pole near Musselman Library at 4:00 p.m. The week of talks, discussions, workshops, and training sessions, with the goal of fostering peace and justice in the world, is hosted by the college’s Peace and Justice Studies Program. If you are attending the
The Route 97 Farmer’s Market at the Marketplace at Gettysburg will host “Soup There It Is,” a contest to name “the best soup in Gettysburg.” The event will occur on Saturday March 26 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at The Marketplace atGettysburg, 2440 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg. The contest is a great way to be
Improv comedy legend Colin Mochrie of Whose Line Is It Anyway? teams up with master hypnotist Asad Mecci to present “HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis” at Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater Friday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at the Majestic Box Office. “HYPROV is like nothing you’ve ever seen before,” remarked Majestic
Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater now offers open-captioned screenings of most first-run films shown on Tuesdays. These films are presented with captioned dialogue shown on-screen to all viewers, much like a subtitled film in a foreign language. Presenting movies with open captions makes movies more accessible to people who are deaf, hard of hearing, for whom
Gettysburg Borough has issued a snow emergency beginning at 5:00 a.m. tomorrow morning. Expect 3-6 inches of snow and wind gusts up to 45 miles per hour. Temperatures will fall into the low 20s. The heaviest snow will fall between 6:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Effective today, March 11, masks are no longer required to attend most live performances and films at Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater. This update was made in accordance with the latest guidance from the CDC and Gettysburg College, and the current low level of COVID-19 transmission in Adams County. Masking is welcomed as an option for
Sue Cipperly shared this meditative video with us today. Enjoy a relaxing end to our winter season. Download Thanks Sue!
Gettysburg College announced today that U.S. Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy will speak at its Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2022 on Saturday, May 14. The 11:00 a.m. ceremony will take place, rain or shine, on the College’s Beachem Portico on the north side of Pennsylvania Hall. “I’m honored and humbled to have been asked by
Gettysburg College will host an educational and community virtual screening of “Who We are: A Chronicle of Racism in the United States” on Sunday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (Eastern). The watch party can be accessed on Zoom by clicking here. The prescreening of the film, which will soon show in theaters, is sponsored by
Gettysburg Print and Frame, formerly located at 646 York St., is now at a new location on the Fairfield Road West of Gettysburg. Shop owner Phil Letendre said the new site, on the corner of Route 116 and Deatrick Dr. near the Wellspan complex, would be more modern, more organized, and provide easier access to
A bridge replacement project on Route 394 (Shrivers Corner Road) is set to begin Tuesday, March 22. The bridge is on the east side of the intersection with Goldenville Road, between Old Harrisburg Rd. and Table Rock Rd. in Straban Township. The bridge is scheduled to be closed until July 7. Final work is expected
The following announcements were made today via email from Gettysburg Borough: Spring Street Sweeping The annual spring street sweeping will begin March 28 and continue until late April. Please expect temporary no parking signs to be put in place on some streets. Storm/ Sanitary Sewer Cross Bores The borough will continue to inspect storm and
Editor’s note: Adams County lost a resident who made a difference on February 24 with the passing of Jean Odom. Odom was a continual contributor to the good of the county. Odom’s son Darryl Jones, Senior Associate Director of Admissions at Gettysburg College, said she was “an amazing example and a bright light.” The following
Editor’s note: Long-time contributor to Adams County Jean Odom passed away on February 24. Below is an email shared by of South Central Community Action Programs, Inc. CEO Megan Shreve. I started working at SCCAP the first time in 1987 as the assistant director of Wee Care Leaning Center. That is when I first met
By Linda Thompson, Adams County Office for Aging, Inc. Community Services Director If you watch the evening news on TV, you’re familiar with the ritual – the music swells, the ping-pong balls swirl inside their glass cases, and the jingle singers burst forth with “The Pennsylvania Lottery!” But did you know the lottery is turning
Gettysburg Borough Tax Collector Lisa Angstadt will begin accepting credit card payments on March 1st for Gettysburg borough real estate, per capita/occupation, and school real estate tax payments. The payments will be through GovPayNet and accessible through the following link: https://www.govpaynow.com/gps/user/cyg/plc/a0051u Taxpayers should be sure Angstadt’s name is at the top of the page. Taxpayers
The Adams County Arts Council will feature Ecoscapes, an exhibition of photographs by Jody Shealer and ceramics by Shawn Heiges during the month of March. A First Friday opening reception is scheduled for Friday, March 4, 5-7:00 p.m. and is open to the public. Ceramic artist Shawn Heiges is inspired by the interdependent and changing
The Thaddeus Stevens Society has planned three days of celebrations, including the installation of a statue in front of the Adams County Courthouse, on April 1, 2, and 3, 2022. Some more information about Stevens is here. Steven’s statesmanship and patriotism, and especially his dogged determination and intelligence, led him to take actions to advance
Acting Secretary of Health Keara Klinepeter today said two additional state-directed healthcare strike teams and another long-term care regional support team are providing requested assistance for hospitals and skilled nursing facilities caring for patients with COVID-19. “The Wolf Administration continues to follow through on efforts initiated during the most recent surge of COVID-19 hospitalizations,” Klinepeter said.
Buy and sell gently used, seasonal CHILDREN’S clothing, shoes, baby equipment/furnishings, and toys. Make money on your gently used children’s items by consigning your items (you will receive 55% commission on your items that sell), or you may choose to just donate your items. All proceeds from this sale will be used for YWCA programs
The New Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of three small businesses in New Oxford with a ribbon cutting and open house yesterday. The three businesses, including Chamber member Lady G’s Magical Mystical Woo Woo Store & Stuff, are located in the first block of Lincoln Way East in New Oxford. The businesses’
WellSpan Health has announced the growth of its WellStaffed™ program of floating nurses across its regional health system to address urgent patient care needs at each hospital while also providing professional growth opportunities and expanded skill set for the participating nurses. The program, which operates across WellSpan hospitals, was born out of an approach utilized
The Interfaith Center for Peace and Justice (ICPJ) is seeking nominations for its annual Peacemaker Awards. The Lifetime of Peacemaking Award and the Peacemaker of the Year Award both honor local residents who have made a significant contribution to the pursuit of peace, justice, or environmental sustainability, either locally or on a broader scale. The
The Pennsylvania Department of Health provided a weekly COVID-19 update as of Monday, Feb. 14. “The latest post-vaccination, often called breakthrough, data continues to prove the science that getting up to date with your COVID-19 vaccinations is effective at preventing severe illness, hospitalization and death,” said Acting Secretary of Health Keara Klinepeter. In Pennsylvania, from January 2021 through Feb. 11, 2022: 71 percent of reported COVID-19 cases, 83 percent of reported COVID-19 hospitalizations, and 80 percent of
You’re invited to join together in a series of informal social events during February to learn about Black history. The meetings continue on Wednesday Jan. 16 and 23 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at the Sterner Building in the Gettysburg rec park. The family events include posters about Black history from around the world, guest
Although 270 students have now tested positive for Covid since the start of the year, Gettysburg College will stop regular testing for students on Monday. Saying that “positivity rates are on a steady decline and that the students who have tested positive this semester were predominately asymptomatic,” Vice President for College Life and Dean of
The Gettysburg National Military Park has announced that select tree cutting on Little Round Top will begin today . A maximum of 63 trees will be removed along both sides of Sykes Avenue. The removal of these trees will allow for improvements to Little Round Top focused on visitor safety, resource protection, and accessibility for
The Steinwehr Avenue Business Improvement District, made up of more than 70 businesses in Gettysburg’s famous Steinwehr Avenue neighborhood, is pleased to offer a job fair on Wednesday, Feb. 16, from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m., at the Gettysburg Heritage Center. The job fair will offer on-the-spot interviews and in some cases on-the-spot offers for jobs
Celebrating all that SCCAP does in our community. The auction is open and bidding has begun. Click here to see the over 125 items up for bid. Register on the auction site for free and you’ll be sent a link to join the winter celebration on February 10 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. The Celebration
Leaders of the Pennsylvania departments of Health and Military and Veterans Affairs along with the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency today announced four long-term care regional support sites to relieve pressure on hospitals and skilled nursing facilities due to a high number of patients with COVID-19. “Establishing these long-term care support sites will benefit hospitals and
You can support the work of Project Gettysburg-Leon by participating in their Wine and Chocolate tasting, to be held via Zoom on Saturday Feb. 19, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Proceeds will support PGL’s work in León, Nicaragua, including sustainable gardening programs, after-school enrichment for youth, support for an orphanage, and arts programs. Certified Sommelier
Gettysburg College will host a residency focusing on Haitian music and spirituality by Erol Josué on February 4 and 5, 2022, free and open to all members of the community. The residency will be capped by a performance on Saturday evening, Feb. 5 at 8:00 p.m. in Schmucker recital hall on the campus. A singer,
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 6 million people are living with Alzheimer’s Disease or another form of dementia. What should an individual and their caregiver expect after receiving the diagnosis and as the disease progresses? How can one be prepared? The Adams County Office for Aging, Inc. (ACOFA) is offering a cost-free 4-week
Experience thrilling and mysterious shadow silhouettes rendered live in Catapult: Magic Shadows at Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater on Sunday, March 6 at 3:00 p.m. This show is made possible by WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital’s Healing HeARTS Healthy Family Series. “Catapult is one of the most magical stage shows I’ve ever seen,” enthused Majestic Theater Founding Executive Director
The New Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce held its 1st Annual Awards Banquet on Thursday, January 26 at Inn 94 in New Oxford with approximately 75 guests in attendance. The banquet was made possible by presenting sponsors Hanover Auto Team and PA Chamber Insurance. During the banquet, the New Oxford Chamber honored six award winners
The Adams County Arts Council will feature their annual Instructors Show and All County Student Show during the month of February. A First Friday opening reception is scheduled for Friday, February 4, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and is open to the public. The Adams County Arts Council will be participating in the First Friday Chocolate walk.
Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater will offer vaccination-required movie showings every Sunday beginning February 6. All movie showings every Sunday will require full COVID-19 vaccination to attend. Vaccination will not be required to attend movies on Mondays through Saturdays. “Many of our most faithful movie goers are over the age of 60, and have told me
The Adams County Farmers Market will be launching its 2022 farmers market season on Stratton Street in Gettysburg, at the same location as in previous years, with permission newly granted from the site’s future developer. The recent purchase of the Gettysburg Station Lot and plans for an upcoming development project had cast some uncertainty on
Gettysburg National Military Park winter programs will continue through Sunday, March 12, 2022. Park staff and invited historians will once again offer the Winter Lecture Series as well as the popular Reading Adventures program for children ages 4 to 10 and their families. These free programs are presented at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum
The Adams County Community Foundation has announced that Theresa DiLoreto, CFRE has joined its staff as Philanthropic Advisor. Theresa will serve as the Community Foundation’s liaison with legal and financial advisors, connecting them with the Community Foundation’s options for incorporating philanthropy into clients’ lifetime and estate plans. Community Foundation President and CEO Ralph Serpe says,
WITF and Rotary District 7390 are accepting nominations for the 2022 Teacher Impact Awards, which recognize teachers who have made an extra special impact in the lives of their students and community. The Teacher Impact Awards were established by the Rotary in 2005 to recognize and celebrate seven K-12 teachers in public and private schools
These virtual sessions are designed for those who have never tried yoga before and are looking to explore new ways to increase physical activity and reduce stress for a healthier heart. Register in the links below: Feb 17th at noon: https://www.wellspan.org/events/details/Yoga-for-a-Healthy-Heart—VIRTUAL/3808 Feb. 22nd at 6pm: https://www.wellspan.org/events/details/Yoga-for-a-Healthy-Heart—VIRTUAL/3809
The Adams County Arts Council (ACAC) has received a $16,000 grant from PA Humanities as part of its $1.4 million recovery and growth program. Called PA SHARP (Sustaining the Humanities through the American Rescue Plan), the initiative provides flexible funding to strengthen and grow the humanities across the state. Grantees join the new PA SHARP
The Gettysburg Adams Kiwanis Club has announced a new monthly speakers series beginning on Monday, January 24 at its 7:00 p.m. meeting. The first speaker in the series will be Yeimi {Jaime) K. Gagliardi, a Latino health educator in Adams County for WellSpan Health and chairperson for the Latino Services Task Force and the Tobacco
The Adams County Arts Council will host their first Third Thursday Brown Bag lunch session of 2022 on Thursday, January 20 at noon. Buzz Jones presents “Why Jazz Matters: The Legacy of Satchmo and Duke, arguably two of the most seminal figures in 20th century American music. You will learn about the early years of
The YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County and the United Way of Adams County are excited to announce that Shawn Palmer has been awarded the “Living the Dream Award,” in conjunction with the community’s celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Shawn has put words to action by making a sacrifice to bring Dr. Martin Luther
View all Adams County Art Exhibitions A selection of recent works by Gettysburg College’s studio art faculty – Mark Warwick, Tina Gephart, Austin Stiegemeier, John Kovaleski, Henry Gepfer, and Amanda Berg – will be on display at Schmucker Art Gallery starting January 28. Gallery Talk: January 28, noon-1pm Opening Reception: January 28, 4:30-6:30 pm Schmucker
It is my privilege to serve as the current president of the Adams County Library System Board of Trustees. Like many residents of Adams County, I got my first library card as a small child and have enjoyed the library’s materials, programs, and services my whole life. Where else can you borrow the current best
The original masters of abridgement, the Reduced Shakespeare Company, land on stage at Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater February 12 at 7:30 p.m. with their riotous take on humor, “The Complete History of Comedy (Abridged).” Tickets are available now at the Majestic Theater Box Office. “This frenetic performance is like speed reading A Prairie Home Companion’s
The Adams County Arts Council, 125 South Washington Street, will be celebrating the opening exhibitions of Bermudian Springs High School, Littlestown High School, and Alloway Creek Elementary School student work, along with works by Warren Tracy Davis and Elsie Shackleton on Friday, January 7, 5-7:00 p.m. for a First Friday opening reception. The shows will
Happy New Year! I want to give a big thanks to Gettysburg Connection publisher Chuck Stangor for giving the Adams County Library System (ACLS) the opportunity to share news from the library! We’ll be contributing an article every Monday throughout 2022. We’ll use these articles to share a weekly “look behind the scenes” at the
NEW The New Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of the 2021 Light Up New Oxford event, which wrapped up on December 26. The winners of both the residential and business divisions were selected by the community. The event map was viewed over 4000 times and the event page on the Chamber
PALE ERECTIONS HAS BEEN POSTPONED AND WILL LIKELY BE RESCHEDULED IN MAY, 2022 “Pale Erections: The Monuments Play,” a new play by Gettysburg native Kramer Hardman, will have its premiere production at Adam County Arts Council (125 S Washington St, Gettysburg, PA 17325) for four performances in January 2022. By up-and-coming playwright Hardman and directed
A group of seven Gettysburg churches is urgently seeking housing for one or two refugee families from Afghanistan. The immediate need is for temporary or permanent rental housing because housing must be ready before the families arrive in Gettysburg. The group is looking for one or two housing units, each with two to three bedrooms.
The board of directors of the Adams County Arts Council has elected its 2022 officers. They are President, Judie Butterfield, currently a Gettysburg borough council member, 1st Vice President Kim Bond, Executive Vice President of Open Minds, 2nd Vice President Pauline LeVan, managing partner of Battlefield Harley-Davidson, Treasurer Stu Kravits, retired from IBM and Lockheed
County Commissioner Randy Phiel announced on Friday that citizens in Adams County can now send a text message to the phone number 911 for emergency help when making a 911 voice call is not possible or does not seem appropriate. According to Adams County Department of Emergency Services Director Warren Bladen, the “Text-to-911” service was
