Community Contributors Every year the Adams County Community Foundation Giving Spree attracts thousands of generous Adams Countians to a day-long celebration of community philanthropy. This year, out of an abundance of caution during the pandemic, donors are completing their Giving Spree gifts online, through the mail, and, for the first time, participating in “curbside giving” on the
Congressional Candidate Todd Rowley will be visiting a polling location in each of the ten counties that make up Pennsylvania’s 13th Congressional District on Election Day, his campaign announced earlier today. Rowley is scheduled to be Gettysburg between 3:05 p.m. and 3:20 p.m. at the Gettysburg Fire Hall at 35 N. Stratton St. and at
WellSpan Health has been bringing election ballots to the bedside of patients who otherwise wouldn’t be able to vote for the past two decades. Ann Kunkel, WellSpan’s vice president of community health and engagement, and her team has played a significant role during the entirety of this longstanding process. She has seen how empowering a
Join Sue Boardman, Licensed Battlefield Guide, author and historian, on the Cyclorama platform Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, at 4:45 p.m. for an exclusive “after-hours” program of the Gettysburg Cyclorama at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center. The Gettysburg Cyclorama, painted in the 1880s by French artist Paul Philippoteaux and a team of artists, is
Classic movies from the Majestic Theater’s 95 years of history will be shown weekends in November and December on the big screen in the theater’s historic auditorium in celebration of the Majestic’s 95th birthday. Tickets are limited to 100 per showing and public health procedures will be in place. Advanced ticket purchase is strongly recommended.
The Adams County elections office is working hard to process the many mail-in ballots that are being cast in the 2020 general election and to prepare for election day on November 3. “The County fully anticipates a strong turnout this election cycle, and voters should rest assured that everything will go smoothly thanks to the
Gettysburg resident Dora Lewis Townsend will give a presentation at noon on Thursday, November 19, on the American Suffrage Movement and the important role that her great grandmother played in that story. The program is part of the Adams County Arts Council’s 3rdthursdaynoon series and will be held via Zoom. The program is free but
Although though the Majestic has been closed since March due to the pandemic, it has been emboldened to launch an on-line fundraising campaign because the theater received a spectacular birthday gift. The J. William Warehime Foundation of Hanover, PA has awarded the Majestic a $100,000 matching grant to start a dedicated endowment fund for the
November 2nd- December 31st, 2020 The Public Works crew has begun street sweeping leaves along the curbs. Beginning next week November 2nd, 2020 we will go around town collecting leaf piles. Please place the piles of leaves along the curb (not in the street) or along the alley. Please do not mix in brush with leaves. Leaf
The Adams County Arts Council will celebrate the art exhibitions of Bonnie Kern, Barbara Stafford and Chris Lauer with a First Friday reception on Friday, November 6, 5:00-7; 30 p.m. at the Arts Education Center, located at 125 S. Washington Street, Gettysburg. The reception is free and open to the public. Temperature check and mask
The last Saturday of the farmers market season happens to fall on Halloween this year. So the Adams County Farmer’s Market decided to do something fun to keep with the spirit of the season while also promoting safety. Our Halloween Masquerade Mask Parade is a free event for children to come shop safely at the
Upper Adams School District (UASD) reported its first two cases of COVID, one at Biglerville Elementary School on November 23 and one at the middle school on Tuesday. The announcements came in letters sent to the parents and did not indicate whether the cases where students, faculty, or other staff. All UASD schools are remaining
The Red Cross is in need of Blood Donor Ambassadors in Adams County and is reaching out for anyone who is willing to volunteer. The need for blood donors and ambassadors around the country have always been high and if you would like to register please visit www.redcross.org/volunteer.
Because of the pandemic many businesses and communities have been forced to re-think their ways of providing families with children a way to enjoy themselves while staying safe. Enter the “Jurassic Wonder Dinosaur Drive Thru” by Theodore Productions. It is an animatronic dinosaur expo event that allows children and adults to see what a real
Main Street Gettysburg is seeking a part-time (28 hours per week) Office Administrator to handle general operations of a small non-profit in Gettysburg. Duties include overseeing technology, website, communications, grant administration, special community programs, meeting, events, and fundraising administration. We are looking for an independent individual with strong communications skills who enjoys contributing to the
Conewago Valley School District Principal Christopher Rudisill announced today the district had learned of three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 at New Oxford High School. Rudisill said that as of this time the school will remain open pending an investigation by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Rudisill also said the following: The individuals who have
On Friday November 6 and Saturday November 7, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., the characters of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies will unite to relive their worst moments in a wax museum controlled by the Ghost of William Shakespeare. The location? Gettysburg Area High School, 1130 Old Harrisburg Rd. Gettysburg. Is this their happy ever after? Or
Join the York and Adam County Drug and Alcohol Commission in their free community Narcan distribution presentation. The presentation will prepare you to respond in an opioid overdose emergency. Presentations will take place in York County and Adams County. The Adams County event will be on October 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at
This event will be taking place every 2nd Thursday of each month and you must be registered. To register contact Jen Gastley at jgastley2@wellspan.org or call (717)-337-4137.
The Salvation Army needs volunteers to ring bells November 27 through December 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Gettysburg Walmart and on November 27, 28, and 29 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Showers Tree farm in Aspers. Each time slot is 90 minutes long. There is seating beside each kettle.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about the importance of a proper sleep schedule and how to achieve that. With the help from the Clinical Care Coordinator of Wellspan, Rebecca Senft, you can have all your questions about sleep disorders, sleep testing, and good sleep hygiene answered. Registration is required and can be done
Conewago Valley School District (CVSD) reported a confirmed case of COVID-19 at Conewago Township Elementary on Friday. This brings the total number of cases at CVSD to six including one at the high school, three at New Oxford Middle School, one at Conewago Valley Intermediate School and one at New Oxford High School. CAVSD announced
The Adams County Democratic Committee (ACDC) will host a March for Democratic Candidates on Sunday. The peaceful march to bring awareness of the Democratic nominees will organize beginning at 5:00 p.m. near the playground next to Lincoln Elementary School at the end of S. Stratton St. The march will begin at 5:15 p.m. with marchers
Gettysburg Mayor Ted Streeter announced on Tuesday that trick or treating will go forward in Gettysburg on Halloween evening, Sat, October 31, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. “If you don’t feel comfortable, just turn off your porch lights. Next year will be better,” said Streeter. “If you’re a gift giver, I strongly recommend that you
A much loved Gettysburg holiday tradition continues this year in a new virtual format. Entry forms are now available for the Adams County Arts Council’s 11th Annual Gingerbread Celebration, sponsored by Kennie’s Markets. It will be held online at www.adamsarts.org on December 4-6. Thanks to an anonymous donor, an additional $1,000 has again been added to the cash
The Adams County Arts Council’s outdoor Halloween Costume Party will be held on Friday, October 30th, 7 pm-11pm, at the Battlefield Harley Davidson grounds, 21 Cavalry Field Rd., Gettysburg. The event, chaired by Arts Council board member Jill Rakowicz, includes dance music by ProForm DJs, costume contest and prizes, raffles, small games of chance, Uncle Moe’s, 3
In celebration of Ludwig van Beethoven’s 250th birthday, Music, Gettysburg ! is presenting virtually four new pieces by one of our favorite composers. In the past few years we’ve been able to present several works by Hollis Thoms, a Maryland resident and strong Music, Gettysburg! supporter, including works composed for the Schola Cantorum of Gettysburg. He
The Adams County Community Foundation awarded $23,000 this month to fulfill a wide variety of charitable donor intentions through its field of interest grantmaking. Donors create field of interest funds to ensure their charitable interests continue to receive critical support for generations. Each year, the Community Foundation selects nonprofit programs to support the donors’ wishes.
The New Oxford Harvest Hunt, brought to you by the New Oxford Area Chamber ofCommerce and presenting sponsor, the New Oxford Social and Athletic Club, officially begins this weekend. The event features a scavenger hunt and a decorating contest and runs from Saturday, October 10 through Saturday, October 24. Community members are invited to pick
Gettysburg College GETTYSBURG, Pa. – The Department of Athletics at Gettysburg College has created a robust and holistic well-being program to help student-athletes cope with current physical and mental demands and reach their full potential on and off the field. The Gettysburg College Student-Athlete Well-Being Program focuses on six dimensions of well-being: physical, emotional, career/academic, social, community, and
Gettysburg College GETTYSBURG, Pa. – Competing on a collegiate team wasn’t on senior Luke Matzke’s (Collegeville, Pa./Malvern Prep) radar in high school, but running has taken on a new meaning since arriving at Gettysburg College and joining the cross country and track and field programs. Matzke, who grew up on the outskirts of Philadelphia, Pa., was an only child
Gettysburg College Nearly four years ago, Ben Taber ’17 turned in one of the top career-ending performances ever by a cross country runner at Gettysburg College, recording three consecutive career-best times in championship meets and closing an outstanding tenure in orange and blue at the NCAA Division III Championship. After two solid years on the cross country team,
The Gettysburg Foundation will host Fall Family Day at Spangler, a free, one-day event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, at the George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital. The event marks the final opportunity for the public to visit the George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital this year. Fall Family Day at Spangler offers an
Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site will conduct lethal removal of white-tailed deer as part of the White-tailed Deer Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement between September 2020 through March 2021. This action addresses over-browsing of native vegetation and agricultural crops and is a management strategy that supports long- term protection, preservation, and restoration
The Land Conservancy of Adams County has preserved 172 properties in its 25-year history, and every one of them has its own unique character. The nonprofit land trust’s latest preservation project—Dan Brown’s 159-acre farm in Highland Township—is no exception. Brown’s farm has been a priority for protection for many years. With approximately a third of
The Adams County Arts Council is hosting a German themed four course food and hard cider culinary event on Thursday, October 15, from 6 to 8:00 pm at the Arts Education Center, 125 S. Washington Street, Gettysburg. The cost of the event is $50 for ACAC members and $55 for nonmembers. Takeout and limited seating is
On Saturday, October 3, Healthy Adams Bicycle/Pedestrian, Inc. (HABPI) will hold its fifth annual “Ride for Trails” bike ride leaving from the Gettysburg Rec Park, 545 Long Lane, Gettysburg. This annual ride raises money for developing bicycling and walking trails in Adams County. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s ride will be modified
Fall brush pick up by the Gettysburg Public Works crew will take place the week of October 19th. We will go around town twice that week picking up brush only. Please do not mix leaves and grass clippings with brush. Those items can be dropped off at the Public Works building on East Middle Street.
On Tuesday, the PA Department of Health launched COVID Alert PA, a new exposure notification smartphone app. This free app uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology and the Exposure Notification System developed by Apple and Google. Features include: Interactive COVID-19 symptom checker Opt-in for alerts for potential exposures to the virus Updates on the latest
The Adams County Arts Council will present Cheryl Kelly, Sales Manager with Penguin Random House, on Thursday, October 1, at 5 pm via Zoom. The online program, originally scheduled for May 7, will celebrate books and those who love them. Find out what’s new in the publishing world and what you might like to add
The Land Conservancy of Adams County will hold its annual Fall Classic Road Rally fundraiser this year on Saturday, Oct. 17—with several coronavirus-related adaptations. In acknowledgement of the nonprofit land trust’s quarter-century of work in Adams County, this year’s Road Rally theme is “25 Years of Preservation in Adams County.” The route will highlight some
Amanda Evans-Freet will present “Art Therapy: Healing for the Mind, Body & Soul” for the Adams County Arts Council’s October 15th 3rd thursday noon program. Amanda Evans-Freet, MA, ATR-BC, LPC, is the Trauma Art Therapist at the Adams County Children’s Advocacy Center. This hour-long, noontime program via Zoom is free, but registration is required. Participants will
The Bermudian Springs School District opened on August 31 with students following a hybrid A/B plan in which half of the students attend school every day. “Our first week couldn’t have gone any better. It was great to see kids back in the hallways,” said Superintendent Shane Hotchkiss. Hotchkiss thanked the staff and teachers for
Every year since 2008, the Historic Gettysburg – Adams County (HGAC) Barn Preservation Project has chosen a single historic barn for recognition of the extra effort that has been made by its owners to maintain and preserve that barn. This year, the HGAC Barn Preservation Award goes to Parry Baer and Kathleen Reilly, the owners
The New Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce and presenting sponsor, the New OxfordSocial and Athletic Club, are excited to announce that New Oxford Harvest Hunt, a new event, will be held in town this fall. New Oxford Harvest Hunt will feature a scavenger hunt and a decorating contest and will run from Saturday, October 10
The YWCA Gettysburg-Adams County has offered a summertime outdoor pool at 730 Chambersburg Rd. in Gettysburg to the community over the past years. The following letter, announcing the pool will not be offered in the future, was sent to pool users today. Dear YWCA members, This weekend, we will conclude another season at the YWCA
Over the past two days, two of the five Gettysburg Area School District (GASD) schools have been temporarily closed due to active COVID-19 cases in students or staff members. James Gettys Elementary The GASD website announced the district was notified on Wednesday afternoon by the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) that there were two confirmed
The Gettysburg Foundation is excited to share that they will be hosting a special evening program on Civil War medicine Friday, Oct. 9, 2020, at 6 p.m. in the historic barn at the George Spangler Farm &Field Hospital. Licensed Battlefield Guides Rick Schroeder, an Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon, and FranFeyock, a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, will
WITF announced today that they will be providing free instructional resources that are available this school year as part of their Learning at Home initiative. WITF, the PBS and NPR member station for Central Pennsylvania, has partnered with the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and Pennsylvania Association of Intermediate Units (PAIU) to provide programming and
The Land Conservancy of Adams County will be on hand at the Adams County Farmers’ Market on Stratton Street in Gettysburg on Saturday, Sept. 19, to offer its facemasks in exchange for a donation to SCCAP (South Central Community Action Programs). The mission of SCCAP is to empower families and engage the community to pursue
As small businesses continue to feel an economic impact of the COVID-19 public health crisis, Governor Tom Wolf today called on the General Assembly to provide additional funding to support these businesses. The governor was joined by the York County Economic Alliance, local elected officials and business advocates. “The COVID-19 pandemic is a public health
Weather forced us to move August’s concert by this premier local Celtic music group, but we were able to move it to a very appropriate date. Halfway between St. Patrick’s Day, 2020 and St. Patrick’s Day, 2021 is the perfect time for toe-tapping jigs and tear-jerking ballads. Cormorant’s Fancy wings across generations and oceans with
The Gettysburg Foundation presents the 18th Annual Remembrance Day Illumination on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, from 5:30–9 p.m. in the Soldiers’ National Cemetery (weather permitting) located at 97 Taneytown Road, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The commemoration features a luminary candle on all 3,512 Civil War soldiers’ graves. The fallen soldiers’ names are read throughout the evening. Guests
Acknowledging the decision to send students in its sophomore, junior, and senior classes home had “created unwelcome tension on campus, among students, and with the college as a whole,” college president Bob Iuliano announced today that students who were not remaining on campus would receive a ten percent reduction in their tuition and that 80
Waste Connections, Inc. and the Borough of Gettysburg will be offering an electronics recycling event on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at the Borough Public Works Building, 457 East Middle Street, Gettysburg. All “covered devices,” as defined by Pennsylvania law, can be recycled. Permitted items include TVs, CPUs, laptops, tablets, TV and computer screens, remotes, keyboards,
Jones Mills, PA – United States Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) has officially endorsed congressional candidate Todd Rowley (D-Westmoreland County) to represent Pennsylvania’s 13th Congressional District (PA-13) in the United States House of Representatives. “Todd Rowley is running to fight for working families in Pennsylvania’s 13th Congressional District and bring our Nation together. From his work
Applications for the Adams County Arts Council’s STAR Grant program are now available on the organization’s website: www.adamsarts.org. Past funding for the program, which is entering its 22nd year, has been provided by the Adams County Commissioners, the Robert C. Hoffman Charitable Endowment Trust, and the Borough of Gettysburg. ACAC’s ability to run the 2021
Carpe Librum! Join the Adams County Arts Council for an online program on Thursday October 1 at 5:00 p.m. that will celebrate books and those who love them. The popular book event with Cheryl Kelly, Sales Manager with Penguin Random House, will be held online via Zoom. Find out what’s new in the publishing world
The Adams County Land Conservancy’s annual art auction is venturing into the virtual as an online event at www.BiddingOwl.com/LCAC. The auction will go live at noon on Friday, Sept. 4 and will remain open for bidding through Sept. 23. All art up for bid will be on view at the Adams County Arts Council, 125 S. Washington St., Gettysburg, from
Gettysburg College today gave up its hope of providing a residential learning experience for all of its students, announcing that only first-year students, transfer students, international students, and select other students who are unable to return home due to personal or academic reasons will be allowed to stay in on campus. This will be a
Prescriptions such as NARCAN and others that work as a brand of the lifesaving overdose-reversal drug naloxone are being asked by the Wolf Administration to get reviewed in regards to their expiration dates Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the extension of the shelf life of NARCAN Nasal Spray from 24 months
The Department of Health today reminded all Pennsylvanians to take steps now to prepare for potential emergencies and disasters. “September is recognized as National Preparedness Month and the department wants to stress the importance of being prepared to ensure our fellow Pennsylvanians are ready to handle any potential emergency or disaster that could come our
The Adams County Library System is thrilled to reconnect with New York Times bestselling author Christina Baker Kline and learn how she spent the 2 years since her 2018 visit to Gettysburg. Her new book, The Exiles, was released on August 25. Join us via Zoom on Friday, September 25 at 6:30 p.m. for a fundraiser
Gettysburg National Military Park and the Gettysburg Foundation continue preservation efforts on six equestrian monuments throughout the battlefield. The work is part of a comprehensive maintenance and preservation program funded in part by the Gettysburg Foundation. The National Park Service (NPS) maintains the 1,328 monuments, tablets and markers located on the battlefield. The latest preservation
Today is National Poll Worker Recruitment Day! Poll workers are crucial to ensuring everyone’s voice is heard in November, but this year we’re facing a potential shortage due to COVID-19. If you’re able, sign up to work the polls on November 3rd. It’s one of the best things you can do to defend democracy on
Penn State Extensions believes that fall is a great time to get outside and be more active! Penn State Extension is offering an eight-week virtual walking program to help turn behaviors into healthy habits. Moderate activity, such as walking, reduces stress and fatigue and increases mental alertness. It improves cardiovascular functioning and strengthens bones. Combined
After much consideration, the organizing committee has reported the 56th Annual National Apple Harvest Festival, slated to be held October 3-4 and 10-11, 2020, has been cancelled due to the coronavirus. The statement from the committee said: “As a festival built around all things apple, we strive to think about everyone involved when making decisions.
The walks are FREE and open to everyone. Dogs on leashes are welcome except at orchards. Wear good walking shoes and bring a bottle of water. Please walk only with members of your household, maintain social distance and bring a mask in case of not being able to maintain social distance. These walks are self-serve
Sponsored by Friends of the Littlestown Library there will be a ‘Grab & go’ book sale taking place on Fri. ,Sept.11, Noon-6p.m. and Sat., Sept.12, 8a.m.-1p.m. The Drive-thru will be at Bethel Assembly of God parking lot.
The Adam County Library System welcomes library users back to the library for our “new normal”! The libraries in Gettysburg, Carroll Valley, Biglerville, Littlestown and New Oxford will open for their regularly scheduled public hours for walk-in browsing, computer use and more – no appointment needed – on Monday, August 31. Currently, the East Berlin
Photographer Dan Mangan Exhibit The Adams County Arts Council will celebrate two art exhibitions with an opening reception for Dan Mangan and the LCAC Art Auction artwork on First Friday, September 4, 5:00-7; 30 p.m. at the Arts Education Center located at 125 S. Washington Street, Gettysburg. The reception is free and open to the
Last Sunday’s performance by the great local Celtic ensemble Cormorant’s Fancy couldn’t take place because of threatening weather. But have no fear, it has been re-scheduled, with the entire original cast, for 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 13. The location will be the same as well – Schmucker Grove, at the corner of Springs Avenue and Seminary
The Adams County Arts Council will present Cheryl Kelly, Sales Manager with Penguin Random House, on Thursday, October 1, at 5 pm via Zoom. The online program, originally scheduled for May 7, will celebrate books and those who love them. Find out what’s new in the publishing world and what you might like to add
Pennsylvania Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine today announced a unique partnership with Latino Connection, Highmark Blue Shield and the Independence Blue Cross Foundation to create the first-in-the-nation COVID-19 Mobile Response Unit to provide testing and education targeting minority and underserved communities throughout Pennsylvania. “We share a unified purpose of building healthy communities through
The American Red Cross is desperately in need of volunteers to fill the two positions that are advertised on the attached. During the upcoming hurricane and wildfire season, if people are evacuated from their homes the Red Cross sets up temporary shelters. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, the shelters need to be smaller, thus the
In light of the ongoing coronavirus crisis, this year’s art auction is venturing into the virtual as an online event! The auction will go live at noon on Friday, Sept. 4, and bidding will remain open through Sept. 23. All art up for bid will be on view at the Adams County Arts Council, 125 S. Washington St., Gettysburg, from Sept. 4-23.
A virtual meeting taking place on Tuesday September 15, 2020 or Thursday October 15, 2020 to discuss and explore issues about death, dying, life, and living. Both dates will be from 6:30 p.m to 8:00 p.m. This is a free event and anyone is welcome to join.
GETTYSBURG, PA – Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and state and local public health authorities, Eisenhower National Historic Site will not be hosting the onsite living history encampment or USO Dance as part of World War II Weekend, set for September 19-20, 2020. With thousands of visitors normally
Scott & Co. Fine Jewelers, The Chamber of Gettysburg & Adams County and the New OxfordArea Chamber of Commerce Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Scott & Co. Fine Jewelers, Inc. celebrated the opening of their new location with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, August 19. Owners Scott and Karen Coyle were joined by their staff, family,
Featuring the ballads, jigs and haunting music of the British Isles, one of the Gettysburg area’s favorite bands, Cormorant’s Fancy, will perform a free outdoor concert Sunday, August 23rd at 6:00 pm in Schmucker Grove, just north of Springs Avenue on the United Lutheran Seminary Campus. . Cormorant’s Fancy wings across generations and oceans with traditional
The Adams County Community Foundation has awarded a third round of grants from its COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund bringing the total amount awarded to more than $162,000. The Fund has directed charitable grants to 21 area nonprofits since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and related economic downturn. Through the COVID-19 Fund, gifts from The Forward Fund, Dwight D.
Gettysburg, PA (August 20, 2020) – Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater is excited to announce two new programs in September as part of its efforts to safely offer new patron services while remaining closed due to the pandemic. MAJESTIC MOVIES AT HOME will launch Tuesday, Sept. 1, and offer patrons the opportunity to stream first-run independent
The forum, which features Adams County Coroner Pat Felix, will be on Tuesday, September 29 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Register by September 18 by contacting jgastley2@wellspan.org or 717.337.4137
For the second consecutive year, WellSpan Health has won a prestigious Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) Achievement award, this time for the regional health system’s innovative effort to prevent workplace violence and improve safety at its hospitals by de-escalating behavioral health emergencies. WellSpan’s Behavioral Emergency Response Team (BERT) has earned the 2020 Optimal
Members of the Gettysburg Area Recreational Authority (GARA) board have decided not to ban electric vehicles in the park, at least for now, but rather to place warning signs along the Biser Fitness Trail. Although the board expressed concern about the possibility of an accident, banning all motorized vehicles seemed too severe. Board member Jimmy
Main Street Gettysburg CEO Deb Adamik said the Long, Long, Long, Long Dinner Party scheduled for October has been cancelled. Adamik said the festival relied in large part on volunteers and that “a lot of our older volunteers are not feeling safe.” Adamik said she was hoping the dinner might be rescheduled in the spring.
Adams County Head Start is currently accepting applications for the 2020-2021 program year. If eligible, your family will receive over $10,000 in educational, health, nutritional and dental services at no cost to you! Head Start is designed to service 3, 4 and 5 year old children who come from income eligible families or who have
The Planning Food Events for Non-Profits with COVID-19 in Mind webinar will discuss the most recent guidance from Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Restaurant Association, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidance to help you plan for resumption of activities related to food and food service. Participants will have
The Land Conservancy of Adams County will celebrate its 25th anniversary of working to preserve Adams County’s rural lands and character with a “socially distant” summer picnic set for Sunday, August 16 at the Adams County Agricultural and Natural Resources Building, 670 Old Harrisburg Road, Gettysburg. Masks will be required, and guests will be expected
WellSpan Health announced today that it has been awarded a $2.2 million grant, the second largest grant in WellSpan history, to improve access to dental services for vulnerable, underserved and rural populations across southcentral Pennsylvania. “WellSpan is always striving to find a better way to serve our communities and adopt new ways of delivering healthcare
The 13th Annual Harvest Day Festival & Parade scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2020 has been cancelled after extensive discussion and consideration. Many factors went into the decision to cancel the event, with the safety and well-being of all involved being the top priority. The New Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce plans to a host
The Gleaning Project, South Central Pennsylvania’s collaborative, nonprofit effort to reduce food loss on local farms, is sponsoring its 4th Annual Penny Per Pound Glean-A-Mania Fundraiser. Individuals and organizations are asked to commit to donating one or more pennies for each pound of food the project is able to glean between August 8 and 14,
The Adams County Arts Council, 125 South Washington Street, will be showcasing the artwork of Dr. Lisa McCleod-Simmons, Loy Elliott and James Rowland on Friday, August 7th from 5-7:30 p.m. for a First Friday Public Reception. The shows will remain on display through August 24. The reception is free and open to the public. The
Reviving a traditional way of seeing movies – from your car — USA Drive-Ins, a division of Harena Data, will be showing movies this Friday and Saturday at the Gettysburg Outlet Shoppes. The schedule is: Friday, July 31: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Saturday, Aug. 1: Raiders of the Lost Ark Just drive into the outlet
Wellspan Health has proposed the following techniques that may be helpful to you if you are feeling stressed or anxious. Plan ahead. Make sure you have adequate supplies at home and plans for childcare and working from home, if that is what you are doing. Establish routines and schedules. Do you have kids who are
A dark substance seen on the Arkansas Memorial that some believed to be an act of vandalism is a biological cleaning solution, the Gettysburg National Military Park staff confirmed in a press release. The confusion began when park visitors saw a dark-colored foreign substance on the memorial on July 22. Some posted photos on social
Eisenhower National Historic Site will not be hosting the onsite living history encampment or USO Dance as part of World War II Weekend this year, and will transition to a digital platform due to social distancing recommendations and restrictions by the state and local public health authorities. The event, originally set for September 19-20, typically
The Adams County Library System is looking for original stories, in Spanish or English, from children in preschool through 12th grade. The theme is “My COVID-19 Kindness.” Five awards will be given, one in each of the following age ranges: Preschool Kindergarten – Grade 2 Grades 3 – 5 Grades 6 – 8 Grades 9
