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WellSpan Health is preparing to give you a healthy start to the new year. When the holiday season concludes, it’s time for resolutions and back to normal – or better. WellSpan will be offering a series of Winter STREAK Workshops, beginning January 8 and continuing through March. The Winter STREAK Wellness Program is a FREE 12-week community program
Featuring some of the best rangers, historians, and authors from across the country, the nine-week Winter Lecture Series returns to the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center for 2024. The Winter Lecture Series is held at 1:30 pm on weekends in the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center from January 6
GETTYSBURG, PA – Tis the season! Eisenhower National Historic Site (NHS) is happy to share that once again, we will deck the halls, throw some tinsel on the tree, and bring the Eisenhower home alive with the spirit of the Christmas season! The Christmas season was a favorite time of year for the Eisenhowers. Mamie
Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT), the non-profit 501c3 organization located at 49 York Street within the first block of Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, PA, will present its Penguin Project (theatre for actors with special needs) production of Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer the musical to already sold out 9 performances weekends December 1-17, 2023. The Penguin Project gets its
In conjunction with Main Street Gettysburg’s “A Gettysburg Christmas Festival,” the American Battlefield Trust on Saturday, December 2, will be hosting a special open house at Lee’s Headquarters on the Gettysburg Battlefield, including tours of the house decorated for the holidays, historical interpretation and crafts for young and old. “As the community comes together to
Gettysburg Borough Council has been deliberating and developing the Borough’s 2024 budget since October. At the Council’s last business meeting on Monday, November 13, 2023, the Borough Council voted unanimously to advertise the draft 2024 budget with the intent to adopt the 2024 Budget at the Council’s regular business meeting, to be held on Monday,
Due to overwhelming demand during initial ticket sales, Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center and United Lutheran Seminary have worked with Bo Brinkman and Kris Webb to add additional screenings of A Gettysburg Christmas. These showings will take place on December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, in Valentine Hall on the Gettysburg Campus of United Lutheran Seminary,
The Memorial Church of the Prince of Peace, Gettysburg’s Episcopal parish, will host the Fort Delaware Cornet Band at its 10:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist Service on Sunday, November 19. The band will accompany the Prince of Peace organ and choir during the hymns and service music at the Holy Eucharist rite and present a short
Featuring Guest Faculty Artists Fred Dade, Mark Hartman, Margaret Lucia & Suzanne Thierry The Shippensburg University Community Orchestra, conducted by Dr. Mark Hartman, offers a free musical gift to the community ahead of the holiday season, Sunday, November 19th at 3 p.m. with MOZART, BEETHOVEN AND BACH, a concert celebrating the musical greats of the classical music genre. The concert
By Kailee Crouch Most people tell me that my job is so easy and that I hardly have to do any work. That I just have to watch the patrons grab their selections from our shelves and greet them “hello” and “goodbye.” I don’t blame the patrons or anyone coming to the library to look
The Gettysburg Choral Society, Inc. will present a Christmas concert entitled “Joy to the World!” in The Church of the Abiding Presence (Chapel) on the campus of the United Lutheran Seminary in Gettysburg, on Friday, December 1st, at 7:00 P.M. The forty-voice chorus, under the direction of John McKay, will celebrate the chapel’s captivating acoustics
As a lead-up to the upcoming holiday season in Gettysburg, Destination Gettysburg has announced plans to host a holiday decorating contest. “Gett Merry & Bright” will inspire businesses and residents in the Borough of Gettysburg to get into the holiday spirit. Participants are encouraged to adorn the exterior of their properties with traditional, classic, or
The Harmony Ridge Railroad Club at Cross Keys Village in New Oxford is ready to welcome visitors to the Harmony Ridge Train Room between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve. New sections of the impressive displays include a subterranean ride through a coal mine, with genuine PA coal as part of the setting. The train room
UPDATE ALERT: CHANGE OF DEDICATION DAY CEREMONY VENUE FROM THE GETTYSBURG NATIONAL CEMETERY TO GETTYSBURG COLLEGE’S MAJESTIC THEATER, 25 Carlisle Street, Gettysburg, PA. The Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania is honored to invite the public to the Majestic Theater on November 19th, 2023 for a special Dedication Day ceremony commemorating the 60th anniversary of the historic
The Adams County Coalition for Overdose Awareness & Recovery (COAR) is inviting the local community to come together for a special Friendsgiving Open House. This community meeting is not just a gathering but a chance to foster unity and awareness about pressing health issues in the area. Scheduled for Tuesday, November 14, from 5 p.m.
Gettysburg Connection Community Outreach, a non-profit organization associated with Gettysburg Connection, is in this year’s Adams County Community Foundation Giving Spree. The Giving Spree will be live at the Gettysburg Middle School, from 3:00 to 7:00 on Thursday. We’re reaching out to Older Adults, K-12 students, and Spanish-speaking residents with trustworthy news and useful information.
The 16th annual Foothills Artists Studio Tour will be held November 18 and 19, the weekend before Thanksgiving, at various locations in and around the western Adams County (PA) communities of Fairfield, Orrtanna, and Cashtown. Fourteen artists will be participating in a special pre-holiday show and sale both days from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
‘Tis the season to sign up to ring the bell for the Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle campaign at Gettysburg Walmart. Ringers are scheduled to ring for a ninety-minute shift on a day between November 24 and December 24 at noon. Sign up online via this link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849AEA829A0FBCF8-bell#/ and experience the joy of giving back to your
Main Street Gettysburg, in partnership with United Lutheran Seminary and Seminary Ridge Museum, is pleased to welcome the movie A Gettysburg Christmas to this year’s A Gettysburg Christmas Festival on December 1, 2, and 3. Movie Director Bo Brinkman and Co-Producer Kris Webb coordinated with Jill Sellers, President of Main Street Gettysburg, Pete Miele, Executive Director of Seminary Ridge
After months of planning and preparation, Adams County’s new Glass Recycling Collection Site will open for business on Saturday. The site, located at 230 Greenamyer Lane, Straban Township, will be open on the first Saturday of every month from 9 a.m. to noon through the winter. Expanded hours are expected to be announced on Earth
Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT), the non-profit 501c3 organization located at 49 York Street within the first block of Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, PA, will present their All-Senior Citizen Actors production of the comedy Senior Moments at 7:00 p.m. November 10 & 17 and 2:00 p.m. November 11, 12, 18, & 19, 2023. Senior Moments is a series of
YORK, PA – York County Libraries are seeking entries for the 35th Annual “A Celebration of Poetry” contest. The contest is open to York and Adams County students in first through twelfth grade. Entrants are asked to write an original poem in their style of choice. According to organizers, submitting original artwork with poems is
The Community Action Association of Pennsylvania has named Megan Shreve, CEO of South Central Community Action Programs (SCCAP) for the past 18 years, the “Anti-Poverty Advocate of the Year” in recognition of her exceptional advocacy and leadership efforts in support of anti-poverty and community development programs. This award highlights Megan’s outstanding contributions, which have led
The winners of Tuesday’s Halloween Parade have been announced. A big thank you to all of the sponsors, judges, volunteers, police, security, participants, and everyone elsewho made this night possible! Marching Bands 1st #104 Gettysburg Area Combined 2nd #311 Catoctin High School 3rd #204 Bermudian Springs High School Corporate Float 1st #307 WA Snyder Concrete
The Adams County Arts Council has partnered with the Adams County Historical Society to present SoulShine, a day-long, musical wellness retreat. SoulShine features award-winning singer/songwriters and inspirational speakers Karen Taylor Good and Stowe Dailey, also known as StoweGood. SoulShine is scheduled for Saturday, November 11, at the Adams County Historical Society, 625 Biglerville Rd., Gettysburg.
by Jessica Shelleman Two years ago, a colleague and I decided we wanted to form a book club that would focus on titles and discussions surrounding the ideas of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our world is beautiful and diverse, filled with a variety of people, each with their own story. We wanted to discover those
The Gettysburg Fall brush pickup will take place Monday, Oct. 30 through Thursday, Nov. 3. Public Works 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 457 East Middle Street. Place
Fifteen building trades students from the Adams County Technical Institute (ACTI) spent the day on October 11 at Historic Gettysburg Adams County’s annual Learning Lab. The program is a key component of HGAC’s Investing in Youth Initiative, formed in 2019 to encourage a general appreciation among students for Adams County’s heritage and history. The hands-on
Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site will conduct the lethal removal of white-tailed deer as part of the White-tailed Deer Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement between October 2023 through March 2024. This action addresses the over-browsing of native vegetation and agricultural crops and is a management strategy that supports long-term protection, preservation, and
Deb Steckler is running for Upper Adams School District School Director in November as a registered Republican, which she has been for years. She will be listed as a Democrat on the ballot as a result of an anomaly in the Pennsylvania voting laws. She is a long-time resident of Adams County and the Upper
Round Room Live and Moonbug Entertainment are proud to announce that the hit live show, Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour, will continue to bring the vivacious, energetic, and educational antics of global sensation Blippi to stages across North America with the addition of over 60 new dates next year. Bliippi will be in Shippensburg, PA
by Barbara Buckley We’re fortunate to have a lovely Teen Center on the first floor of the Harbaugh-Thomas Library. This is a room dedicated to teens, as the name suggests. Specifically, it is a place reserved for those in 7th-12th grade. Imagine a large room with five gaming computers lining one wall, colorful posters, the
The Lancaster-based therapy practice Connect Counseling has opened a Gettysburg office at 18 Carlisle St., offering both in-person and telehealth appointments. With locations in Lancaster, Carlisle, Harrisburg, and now Gettysburg, Connect Counseling employs nine therapists and provides individual, couples, and family therapy using a wide range of treatment approaches. “We’re pleased to be joining the
With the new school year, a new class of students at the Gettysburg Area High School are working with Historic Gettysburg Adams County (HGAC) to manufacture replacement markers for Civil War hospital sites in and around Gettysburg. GAHS Technology Education instructor Stan Licharowicz supervises the students as they use the latest computer-aided design and laser
You are invited to join PennDOT for a community conversation to learn about electric vehicles (EVs) and how they best fit in your community. The meeting is one of six being held around the state. The discussion will concern EVs, the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program, funding options, and more. Your voice matters in
More than 120 Adams County community members gathered at the Adams County Arts Council’s (ACAC) Arts Education Center for a First Friday reception to celebrate ACAC’s 30-year anniversary and kick off a highly anticipated building repair and renovation project. ACAC also invited area arts organizations participating in the Annual Giving Spree to be part of
Holding the sign in the above photo is Charlie Tully, the winner of the 2023 Heritage Festival childrens’ bicycle prize. To be entered in the prize drawing, children had to register a ride online or participate in the Kid’s Bicycle Parade at the Heritage Festival, where they could submit several entries. Tully received $350 of
The American Battlefield Trust has launched a $3 million national fundraising campaign to acquire the remainder of the former Gettysburg Country Club and remove modern structures, continuing a preservation process begun nearly 15 years ago in partnership with The Conservation Fund and National Park Service. Thanks to a generous major donor and other considerations extending
Healthy Adams County’s End of Life Forum is for everybody. Are you a caregiver concerned about a loved one? Or a parent who wants to plan early to make sure your children don’t have to make tough decisions if something should happen to you? It only makes sense to make preparations and plans now
(Adams County, PA) Looking for a safe way to get rid of your unused or expired medication that is also good for the environment? If so, mark your calendar. The 25th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day (26th in Adams County) is scheduled for Saturday, October 28, from 10 AM to 2 PM. Twice
By Amy Boyer Thomas, soccer mom If you drive by Biglerville’s Oakside Community Park on a Saturday in September or October, you’ll see dozens of young soccer players clad in gold on the soccer fields. Families and friends fill the sidelines of the fields to support the children. The events are sponsored by the American
By Beth Kanagy The Callie Awards are back! After several years of online events, the 2023 YWCA Women’s Excellence Awards, the Callies, are back in person! Get your tickets today for an October 23 luncheon in the Grand Ballroom at the Gettysburg Hotel celebrating women who have made a positive impact on their community! The
What are young activists thinking about these days in places like Gettysburg, Pennsylvania? What are they passionate about? What issues are they working on? What community organizations are they collaborating with? What are their hopes for the future, for themselves, and for our country? In search of answers to questions like these, Gettysburg Democracy for
The YWCA of Gettysburg and Adams County has announced plans to consolidate its childcare program into a single location at 50 Expedition Trail in the Adams Commerce Center. The YWCA will no longer offer childcare services at its 909 Fairfield Road location as of November 27, 2023. “As a necessary move to sustain the entire
The Adams County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame has announced the inductees for the class of 2023. The recipients of this honor are: Scott Anderson, long-time New Oxford High School and American Legion baseball coach and wrestling official; Michael Kirkpatrick, who had an outstanding career coaching women’s basketball and softball at Gettysburg
Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT), the non-profit 501c3 organization currently in its 15th year at 49 York Street within the first block of Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, PA, will announce their 2024 Season during their Mostly Broadway Cabaret on Friday, September 22, 2023. This annual piano bar cabaret performance will benefit The Taylor Zimmerman Memorial Scholarship
National Riding Stables Horse Rescue is inviting the public to meet some lucky horses that have been rescued from abuse, neglect, or slaughter; learn how they have healed from their unfortunate pasts; and learn how to help these and other distressed horses live a deserved life of peace and tranquility. The Open House will be
by Jeff Cann Let’s start with a definition: The multiverse is an infinite realm of being or potential being of which the universe is regarded as a part or instance. Haha, just kidding. That’s actually the definition Google gave me, but it does me no good; I don’t know what the heck it means. Let’s try
McSherrystown, Pennsylvania — September 7, 2023 — Evision Total Wellness, a local provider in holistic health, functional medicine, and wellness services, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its new location on September 17, 2023. The event will be marked with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, signifying a new chapter in our journey toward promoting health
Being created in God’s image (the imago dei), we believe that all human beings bear this image in many and various ways. Because members of the LGBTQ community are often marginalized and sometimes persecuted in the name of God, it is necessary for us to bear Christian witness to defend and advocate for all whom
The following notice was posted today on the Littlestown Police Department’s Savvy Citizen app. Over the past several days there appears to be a batch of illegal drugs that have hit the streets in South Central Pa. Over the past weekend, multiple overdoses have occurred which has also resulted in multiple deaths. Apparently, from what
As we bid farewell to 2023, Gettysburg’s Lincoln Square will undergo an exciting transformation into a brightly colored, lively dance venue, reflecting a departure from the traditional way this historic town celebrates the arrival of the new year. A new tradition was started in 2022, when the town celebrated the inaugural “Let’s Raise Abe’s Hat”
Gettysburg College’s Schmucker Art Gallery has announced a series of shows during 2023-24: Drawing on the Susquehanna (Main Gallery) September 6 – December 8, 2023 September 13, opening reception October 27, Multi-disciplinary panel discussion, 5 p.m. Curated by Rob Evans, the exhibition Drawing on the Susquehanna features eighteenth- and nineteenth-century prints, paintings, books, and objects
Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT), the non-profit 501c3 organization currently in its 15th year at 49 York Street within the first block of Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, PA, will present their youth cast production of The SpongeBob Musical youth edition at 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays and 7 p.m. Saturdays September 9-17, 2023. Limited reserved seating tickets are available
By Sherrie DeMartino, Branch Manager of the Carroll Valley Library If there is an item that you would like to borrow from the library, and you can’t find it in the catalog, don’t despair! Before you order it online, there are several other options that we can explore to attempt to get the item for
October is nationally known as breast cancer awareness month. In Adams County, we celebrate our breast cancer survivors in many ways throughout October and beyond. Our main goal for women in our community is to assist them in the early detection and understanding of breast health concerns. In our community, the dedicated members of the
The 32nd annual Adams County Heritage Festival will kick off, rain or shine, at noon on Sunday, September 17, at the Gettysburg Recreation Park, 545 Long Lane. With a goal of celebrating community unity, Festival organizers, the Interfaith Center for Peace and Justice, and the YWCA of Gettysburg and Adams County have planned a full afternoon
On May 7, 2023, motorcyclists across the U.S.A. embarked on our fourth Coast to Coast Motorcycle Relay carrying copies of the United State’s most sacred documents: · The Declaration of Independence · The Bill of Rights · Our Constitution, including Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation & the 13th,14th,
The Gettysburg Choral Society, Inc. will present a Christmas concert entitled “Joy to the World!” in The Church of the Abiding Presence (Chapel) on the campus of the United Lutheran Seminary in Gettysburg, on Friday, December 1st, at 7:00 p.m. The forty-voice chorus, under the direction of John McKay, will celebrate the chapel’s captivating acoustics
The tournament will be held Sep 15, 2023 at Gettysburg National Golf Course.
GETTYSBURG, PA – Beginning Tuesday, September 5, park roads west and north of Gettysburg (Day 1 Battlefield) and the East Cavalry battlefield will be repaved. This three-month project will address road surfaces and parking areas that are at the end of their lifespan. Road closures during this phase of paving will largely occur at night
One Hundred Nights of Taps, Gettysburg is finishing its 2023 evening programs on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 4. The closing program features multiple buglers sounding cascading Taps, an especially moving conclusion. The Labor Day program will also include an Enduring Pathway educational segment presented by GNMP Ranger Smith. Every day since Memorial Day, a few
By Stephanie Trout In the spirit of back-to-school season, the Friends of the Trone Memorial Library would like to share our favorite equation with everyone. Did that word “equation” stir up memories of algebra class? Don’t worry, we’re not here to figure out that mysterious “x” or its friend “y”. In our world, Book Donations
According to the Adams County Arts Council newsletter, the following shows will be displayed this fall. The Bluebrick Gallery The Bluebrick Gallery, an artist co-op featuring seven Adams County artists, opened its doors on June 5, 2009. The artists—Owner Lisa Gohr Harman, Shawn Heiges, Wendy Spicer Heiges, Sarah Schaeffer Maclay, Jill Rakowicz, Amy Thrush-Dreves, and
by Betsy Meyer The Healthy Adams County Physical Fitness Task Force’s fall walking schedule is full of walks, showing off Adams County’s natural beauty at a wonderful time of year for walking. As Albert Camus said, “Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” We hope you will find some time this
The 2023 Adams County Heritage Festival will feature a children’s bike parade and community walk along the Biser Trail in Rec Park. The whole day is packed with entertainment and wonderful food, making it a great community unity event. Bike decorating starts at 12:30 backstage, or you can decorate your bike at home. Helmets are
A first-year Gettysburg College student was seriously injured this morning in an accident at about 11:00 a.m. at the corner of Washington St. and Lincoln Ave. in Gettysburg. According to a Gettysburg Police release, the 18-year-old female was crossing Washington St. at the intersection of Lincoln Ave. when a 2008 Toyota van operated by a
Gettysburg Area Democracy for America (DFA) has released a position paper decrying the chronic shortage of affordable housing in Adams County and calling for developers and local governments to make a priority of this issue. You can read the paper by clicking here. The position paper mentions several reasons for this shortage, including: The position
The Adams County SPCA in partnership with YWCA Hanover SafeHome is inviting everyone to participate in the first annual Purple Paws Pet Walk. This event will be held at the Gettysburg Rec Park, 545 Long Lane, on September 24 from 1-3 p.m. You are invited to bring your leashed dog to walk with you. There
Harrisburg, Pa., Aug. 15, 2023 — The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, invites people from across York and Adams counties to fight heart disease and stroke one step at a time at the 2023 York Heart Walk and Adams County Heart Walk on Saturday,
Healthy Adams County has received a grant from the Adams County Community Foundation’s Fund for the Environment to continue a program that helps Adams County residents with free rain barrels to recycle rainwater. You can make a difference by placing a rain barrel under your downspouts and using the water for your garden or other
While October is the busiest month for adult programming in the Adams County Library System with the Adams County Reads One Book program, there are quite a number of opportunities for adult community members to engage in programs and events during the fall at each Adams County Library location. Here are some highlighted programs… The
On Saturday, September 23, Healthy Adams Bicycle/Pedestrian, Inc (HABPI) will host its 8th Annual Ride for Trails to raise money for trail development in Adams County. Three different routes are being offered to accommodate riders of all experience levels: 13 miles, 24 miles, and 40 miles. All rides begin at the Gettysburg Rec Park, 545
Please join us as we welcome on Aug. 20 at 1:00 p.m. Dr. Stephen A. Douglas for a special presentation and book signing of his new release, “One More War to Fight: Union Veterans’ Battle for Equality through Reconstruction, Jim Crow, and the Lost Cause.” Dr. Goldman is a psychiatrist with decades of experience in
Local art space invites everyone for food, music, and games to celebrate 10 years in thecommunity. Gettysburg, PA – Nonprofit art space Waldo’s & Company welcomes everyone to celebrate adecade of community art with Waldos 10th Birthday Party Saturday, Aug. 26, from 4 to 10 p.m. at17 Lincoln Square (Basement) in Gettysburg. This anniversary not
Gettysburg, PA – The Adams County Office for Aging, Inc. (ACOFA) will host a listening session on the Department of Aging’s development of the Master Plan for Older Adults – a 10-year, state-led, and stakeholder-driven strategic plan designed to help transform the infrastructure and coordination of services for older Pennsylvanians. The master plan will also reflect the needs
The Adams County Board of Elections and the Adams County Commissioners is pleased to announce that as of Monday, August 7, 2023, the Adams County Elections and Voter Registration Office has officially moved to a new location in the Adams County Emergency Services Building at 230 Greenamyer Ln., Gettysburg. This strategic relocation marks a significant
“Reading Mary Margaret Stewart” will be on display from Sep. 6 – Nov. 11 at Gettysburg College’s Schmucker Art Gallery. Curated by Miriam Glatfelter ’24, this exhibit will examine literary themes in works from Stewart’s collection.
by Sara Edmiston Any librarian will probably tell you that one of their favorite jobs is selecting new materials for the library. One of my duties as the Public Services Director is to select and purchase nonfiction books in print for the library system. There are thousands of books published every year, so how do
By C. Lisa Lathrop RN, BSN, IBCLC, Program Manager/Nurse Supervisor Nurse-Family Partnership at Family First Health August is National Breastfeeding Month, 2023 We know there are many health benefits for mom and baby when it comes to breastfeeding. If a mother chooses to do so, it can protect the baby against short and long-term illnesses
Join Us in Memory of those Lost to Overdose Many hundreds of thousands of people around the world lose their lives to overdose each year. [Nearly 110,000 Americans lost their lives to overdose in 2022, an increase of roughly four percent from 2021 and the second consecutive year of more than 100,000 overdose deaths]. They
Mark your calendar for Friday, August 25, when representatives of more than ten local churches will sponsor Family Night at the Park. The event, to be held at the Gettysburg Recreation Park, will feature free food (food trucks will also be on hand), live music, vendors, vintage cars, skateboard demonstrations, a Fire Department display, face
The Gleaning Project of South Central PA’s Glean-A-Mania! begins this Sunday, August 6 and runs through August 13! Last year, The Gleaning Project gleaned 34,000 lbs. in one week! You can help continue this work of nourishing families and fighting food insecurity by donating here: Please visit https://thegleaningproject.org/glean-a-mania2023 for more information.
Celebrate the bounty of the harvest in the Adams County Bounty of the County event August 11-20. Chefs at restaurants around Adams County have crafted special menus that feature locally grown produce in new dishes and beverages. The event is a new way to connect locals and visitors to the best that our county offers
The Gettysburg Choral Society is now actively seeking new singers for the fall season. Auditions are being held by appointment on Saturday, August 12th, from 11 am-1 pm and on Monday, August 21st, from 6-8 pm. The group will perform two Christmas concerts. The first is on December 1st at the United Lutheran Seminary Chapel
The “Historic Barns Tour of Gettysburg and Adams County” will be held on Saturday, Sept. 16, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Presented by Historic Gettysburg Adams County (HGAC), this event will be held rain or shine. The Tour includes privately owned barns that are not usually open to the public. One of the barns
The Adams County Dept. of Elections and Voter Registration has indicated that there are vacancies on the November ballot for several local positions: Mt. Pleasant Township – 4-year term to complete a resigned supervisor’s term Germany Township – 2-year term to complete a resigned tax collector’s term Bendersville Borough Council – 4-year term for borough council due to a resignation from the
Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT), the non-profit 501c3 organization currently in its 15th year at 49 York Street within the first block of Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, PA, will present its production of Shakespeare’s comedy Much Ado About Nothing August 4-13, 2023 with performances at 7 pm Fridays & Saturdays, and 2 pm Sunday matinees. Limited
This topic comes at an interesting time for me, having just finished reviewing next year’s budgetary request and ramping up the ongoing task of updating the library’s technology inventory tracking system to determine what we have and what gaps need to be filled. The immediate goal of the latter is to create a technology replacement
Main Street Gettysburg is proud to be cooperating with Journey Through Hallowed Ground, Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg Foundation, American Battlefield Trust, Seminary Ridge Museum, and Adams County Historical Society to host a celebration of the 30th anniversary of the movie “Gettysburg.” The 1993 movie, filmed on location in Gettysburg, was adapted from the 1974 historical
The Adams County Office for Aging is now able to issue Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) checks to qualifying senior citizens after statewide delays, which started in June. Gettysburg, PA – The Adams County Office for Aging is excited to finally be able to distribute Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) checks to qualifying senior
Two local nonprofit organizations, the Adams County Farmers Market (ACFM) and Gettysburg Green Gathering (GGG), are partnering to host their first Homesteading & Green Living Expo on July 15, 2023 from 8 am -1 pm at the Gettysburg Rec Park. The event will be held in conjunction with the regularly scheduled farmers market. This new
This year’s Friends of the Adams County Library System’s Summer Book Sale Bonanza promises to be one of our biggest and best in several years. The reason it is going to be so special comes down to how our patrons and supporters of the library have been so generous with their donations. A rough estimate
Gettysburg, PA – Simple Gifts comes to the Adams County Library System, bringing three family-friendly events to the Trone Memorial Library and one to the Gettysburg Library. This award-winning band consists of two women who perform with an impressive array of instruments, including two violins, mandolin, hammered dulcimer, recorders, banjo, and guitar, plus some more
Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT), the non-profit 501c3 organization located at 49 York Street within the first block of Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, PA, has begun its annual Penguin Project (theatre for actors with special needs) but needs at least 10 more volunteer peer mentors ages 10+ without special needs to help the actors with special
The Board of Directors of the YWCA of Gettysburg & Adams County has selected Melissa Leathery as their next CEO, effective August 7, 2023. “On behalf of the YWCA Board of Directors of Gettysburg and Adams County, we are privileged to welcome Melissa to the position of Chief Executive Officer,” said Board President Lyne Aurand.
Did you know that most waste haulers serving Adams County do not permit customers to place glass into recycling bins? If they do, glass placed in curbside recycling bins is transported to a sorting facility, separated, and then transported to the landfill. It is not recycled. Making matters worse, the glass is transported twice. Further,
WellSpan Health has been recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. The ranking recognizes the greatest workplaces overall by state and is based on performance in the following areas: empowerment of women, promotion of veterans, development of entry-level employees and support for LGBTQ team members. “Our approach of
The late Dick Selby created The Bernard, Mary, and Richard Selby Family Memorial Fund as a permanent charitable endowment to honor his parents, Mary and Bernard, and the family’s commitment to their hometown of Littlestown. Each year the Fund distributes charitable grants to nonprofits serving Littlestown, including three organizations that were important to Bernard and
After almost 20 years of visiting and surveying historic barns, a team of volunteers from the Historic Gettysburg Adams County Barn Preservation Project recently added the 400th barn to the HGAC register of historic Adams County Barns. Barn owners Wayne and Leila Flickinger and their daughters, Alayna and Sarah, welcomed the barn surveyors to their