Stories will leap off the pages when 30 local authors gather at the Grove Family Library for its annual Author Fair, celebrating community creativity and the written word. The event will be held Saturday, Feb. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 101 Ragged Edge Road South in Chambersburg, featuring writers of children’s books, young adult fiction, history, and local topics such as Gettysburg and World War II. Visitors can meet authors, learn about their work, and enter a drawing for a chance to win a Kindle Fire HD 8.
Flannel, Doc Martens and throwback jams take center stage as Veva’s on Potomac transforms into a ‘90s time capsule for a themed brunch party Sunday, Feb. 22 in downtown Hagerstown. From 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., guests can groove to In Harmony DJs spinning hits from Biggie to Britney while enjoying brunch favorites and bubbly at 38 S. Potomac St. The event promises a high-energy, nostalgia-filled atmosphere with a strict ‘90s dress code—think baggy jeans, windbreakers and bucket hats. Seating is limited, and those interested are encouraged to email for tickets.
Snowmen and spirits will take over downtown Waynesboro as Mainstreet Waynesboro, Inc. hosts its Snowman Sip & Stroll on Saturday, Feb. 21, from 1 to 4 p.m. Participants can pick up a passport at 66 W. Main St. before visiting participating businesses to sample beer, wine and spirits while exploring local shops. The event, which ends at Triggers Table & Taproom, offers those who complete their passports a chance to win prizes. Tickets cost $25 online or $30 at the door, and attendees must be 21 or older to join the fun.
Warm up winter with a sweet stroll through Fort Loudon’s first-ever Cocoa Crawl, a new community event celebrating all things chocolate. The family-friendly gathering will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Fort Loudon Community Center, 142 Mullen St., where visitors can sample hot chocolate at various stops and browse pop-up shops along the trail. Organizers say more details about cocoa stations and participating vendors will be announced soon, offering residents a cozy way to connect and support local businesses.
Seafood lovers can feast for a good cause when the Marion Volunteer Fire Company hosts its All You Can Eat Seafood Fest on Saturday, Feb. 21, at the firehouse, 5465 Molly Pitcher Highway in Chambersburg. The meal, served from 5 to 8 p.m., features steamed shrimp, crab legs, clams, Maryland crab soup, baked mac and cheese, and wings, with drinks included in the ticket price. Doors open at 3:30 p.m., and guests can also try their luck at fish bowls and pull tabs throughout the evening. Tickets cost $60 for adults 13 and older, $25 for children ages 7 to 12, and kids 6 and under eat free. All proceeds benefit the Marion Volunteer Fire Company.
