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Hunt’s Battlefield Fries and Café in Gettysburg is now open for the season. This marks their 23rd year. WGAL reported that they will shut down at the end of November because owner Scott Hunt is retiring. Support local & enjoy some delicious food.
The inaugural “Give The Shirt Off Your Back Event” was held on March 16 and 17 at the Arendtsville Community Fire Company.
Volunteers worked to collect and organize donations. A vast array of gently used clothing was available.
The food for purchase was tasty.
Sign up today for LIFT, a group-based strength-training program offered by Penn State Extension! Our next 8-week session will run Tuesdays & Thursdays from April 18-June 11. The 8:30 class option involves floor work, while the 10:15 class offers seated exercises.
Join us on April 5th for our annual Family Living Day program!
Mister Ed’s to host annual Easter Egg Hunt & Bunny Party on March 23rd from 10:00-2:00. Please register on Eventbrite by searching ‘Mister Ed’s Egghunt.’
Shop for free clothing at the Arendtsville Fire Station today until 5. Delicious food available for purchase. Stop in tomorrow 10:00- 5:00.
Support the fundraiser for Adams County Technical Institute.
Free Kindergarten readiness sessions offered in Biglerville for UASD children.
Upcoming Paint Night Offered in Arendtsville.
Garryowen Irish Pub Shares Traditional St. Patrick’s Day Menu.
Taylor’s Greenhouse in Biglerville is open for 51st Season.
Live-stream Long Covid Q&A session
GASD Kindergarten Registration April 10th & 11th
The PA Dairymen’s Farm Show Milk Shakes are back:
Friday March 15th – Spring Grove 11AM-4PM
Saturday March 16th – Littlestown 11AM-130PM
Saturday March 16th – Taneytown 2PM-5PM
Friday March 29th – Biglerville 11AM-4PM
Saturday March 30th – Gettysburg 11AM-4PM
Happy Pi Day! Eat some pie!
The Biglerville Senior Center is located at 300 East York St. in Biglerville (no longer on Table Rock Rd.). Since there’s currently no Senior Center in Gettysburg, seniors are welcome in Biglerville, Littlestown, Fairfield, or McSherrystown locations. The Office For Aging will cover the cost for Rabbittransit there.
Golf Outing in Fairfield
A Conversation with Sam Waterston in Gettysburg. This program will be held on Sunday, April 7th at 10 a.m. at the Adams County Historical Society, 625 Biglerville Road. Tickets are $60/ACHS members and $80/general admission.
community yard sale held at The Gettysburg Church of the Brethren
Mt. Holly Lions Club & Game Association is hosting a free Kids Trout Derby on April 27th 7 am – 12.