Chambersburg’s artisans are priming their palettes and looms for a handmade extravaganza that promises to thread joy through every booth. The I Heart Handmade 2025 show, showcasing exclusive creations from quilts to jewelry by local makers, takes place Saturday at the Kauffman Community Center, 7289 Ruritan Road. From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., visitors can browse and buy one-of-a-kind items, championing the community’s talent and the timeless appeal of crafts forged with heart and heritage.
In Hagerstown, where the ghosts of German settlers might just tip their steins to street performers, the Art Walk: A German Heritage Celebration unfurls Saturday from 2 to 7 p.m. across downtown, blending local artistry with old-world echoes that forged the city’s character. Organized by the Hagerstown events team to honor Jonathan Hager’s legacy—the town’s founder and a nod to its Teutonic tapestry—attendees can wander for free along the unit block of South Potomac Street to watch plein air artists at work, catch buskers strumming folk tunes in unexpected corners, and marvel at a traditional German puppet show in Potomac Walk hourly from 2:30 p.m. Highlights include an art exhibit at Wertman Photography and live oompah music paired with a Hager-inspired specialty brew at Hub City Brewery, where food and drinks await purchase. For details, readers may visit https://www.facebook.com/events/665653686574031 or call (301) 766-4258.
In the world of high bids and high fashion, where a Tiffany lamp might outshine a runway strut, the Cumberland Valley Breast Cancer Awareness group is priming a spectacle to snag supporters’ hearts and wallets. The CVBCA’s annual Auction & Fashion Show fundraiser unfolds Sunday, Nov. 9 at Green Grove Gardens Event Center in Greencastle, with doors opening at noon for a catered lunch at 1 p.m. and festivities running through 4 p.m.; proceeds will fuel breast cancer awareness and support initiatives. Highlights include silent and live auctions boasting gems like an African safari trip, a private Mercersburg getaway and Kendra Scott jewelry, plus pink ribbon raffles, a fashion parade and wine by the glass—all to rally the community in the fight against the disease. Tickets here.
When brothers take the stage, even the military stands at attention. The Waynesboro Community Concert Association presents its third “Touch of Class” concert of the 88th season featuring The Waddington Brothers in a Military Appreciation performance Sunday, Nov. 9, at 3 p.m. in Waynesboro Area Senior High School’s auditorium, honoring active, reserve and retired veterans with free admission for them and their families. The Waynesboro High School Band kicks off the festivities with an outdoor prelude at 2 p.m., drawing new and longtime subscribers to celebrate service through song. Season subscriptions cost $50 and include reciprocal access to concerts in Gettysburg and Hagerstown, while individual adult tickets are $25 with students and children admitted free; purchase online at www.waynesboropaconcerts.org, via the association’s Facebook page or by calling 717-609-6853.
In a mansion where the butler did it—or did he?—the Barbara Ingram School for the Arts Theatre Department will unravel the comedic chaos of “Clue” this Saturday, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the school’s Black Box theater at 38 S. Potomac St. in Hagerstown, Maryland. Adapted from Jonathan Lynn’s screenplay and penned by Sandy Rustin with additional material from Hunter Foster and Eric Price, plus music by Michael Holland, the whodunit aims to thrill audiences with its sharp wit and festival seating frenzy, spotlighting student talent for community delight. Tickets, priced at $10 for ages 12 and under, $12 for students and $15 for adults, are available at the BISFA front office or by calling 301-766-8840.
