Author: Nancy Mace

Bobbi Blubaugh’s latest children’s book, a fractured fairy tale as told by the Little Red Hen,” offers a positive twist to “The Gingerbread Man.” That’s because the concept of sharing is evident throughout “Too-Da-Loodle Snickerdoodle,” according to Blubaugh of Waynesboro. “No! It’s not a gingerbread cookie that escapes from the oven in this twisted story. No! It’s not a greedy gingerbread cookie that runs away from all of the characters he meets,” she added. “And … will the villain get a tasty treat like the fox, who catches the gingerbread man at the end of that book?” Blubaugh’s first book,…

“We don’t just teach dance for the sake of performance. We really want to connect the heart to the movement,” noted Chelsea Shelton, owner/artistic director/teacher/choreographer of Bloom Dance Studio at 218 W. Fifth St. in Waynesboro. The faith-based, God-centered organization provides an opportunity for each dancer to “bloom” into the unique dancer and artist they were created to be, according to Shelton, who recently relocated her business from Hagerstown. “We had been looking for a new building for 2 and a half years and every option fell through,” she added. “When this space became available, it was perfect for our…

A Gerstner tool box, a night watchman’s clock and a Fred Frick clock, on loan from David Remmel, were among the items discussed at the Waynesboro Industrial Museum’s annual Collectibles Night Aug. 29 at the museum on Philadelphia Avenue. The items are among the latest acquisitions of the museum. Other community members who participated in the program included: Bill Dick, who shared a photo of Waynesboro Knitting Mill employees from 1936, and Sondra Fries, who talked about her late father-in-law, Bob Fries, who was selected by the State Department to represent the machine tool industry as a member of the…

The McKenzie family of Waynesboro turned to Ephesians 5:14 when looking for inspiration about what to name their new coffee business. “Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” “You grind your coffee in the morning, and it helps you grind out your day and Christ’s light is always there,” offered Andre McKenzie, whose wife, Rebecca, owns Arise & Grind Coffee. The McKenzies also are steadfast in their belief that veterans in this country need to be taken care of and 10 percent of the profits from the business are donated to Mighty Oaks.…

WAYNESBORO- The 32nd Institute jazz festival featuring the Donald Harrison Quartet was held Sunday at The Wharf off Wharf Road in Quincy Township. Members of the quartet are the 2022 National Endowment of the Arts (NEA) Jazz Master Donald Harrison Jr., (alto sax), Dan Kaufman (piano), Nori Naraoka (bass), and Brian Richburg (drums).

The McKenzie family of Waynesboro turned to Ephesians 5:14 when looking for inspiration about what to name their new coffee business. “Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” “You grind your coffee in the morning, and it helps you grind out your day and Christ’s light is always there,” offered Andre McKenzie, whose wife, Rebecca, owns Arise & Grind Coffee. The McKenzies also are steadfast in their belief that veterans in this country need to be taken care of and 10 percent of the profits from the business are donated to Mighty Oaks.…

Area residents have the opportunity to own a quilt crafted especially to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Green Hill Cemetery. Kim Shockey of Waynesboro created the quilt as part of the scheduled events planned in honor of the celebration. “This is something I love to do,” offered Shockey, who donated the quilt, which will be raffled off during the Autumn Foliage Scavenger Hunt Party set for 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, at the cemetery. Tickets, $5 each or 5 for $20, are available at the cemetery office at 953 S. Potomac St., or by calling 717-658-6789 or 717-762-2759.…

A number of events are on tap for Saturday, Aug. 12, as the celebration to mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of Green Hill Cemetery in Waynesboro continues. The day will kick off with a 5k Race on the cemetery grounds at 953 S. Potomac St. Registration begins at 8 a.m. along the Cemetery Avenue border of Green Hill. The race will begin around 8:30 a.m. near the cemetery’s pedestrian entrance at the corner of South Potomac Street and Cemetery Avenue. The race is open to runners of all ages. Online registration is available at Eventbrite.com There will be…

Green Hill Cemetery in Waynesboro is hosting a 5K Race on Saturday, Aug. 12, as one of the events celebrating its sesquicentennial. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. in the cemetery just off Cemetery Ave between Church and Potomac streets. Parking is available along the south side of Cemetery Avenue adjacent to the cemetery. The cost is $20 per participant. Runners of all ages and skill levels are welcome. The race will start at approximately 8:30 a.m. near the pedestrian entrance to the cemetery on the corner of Potomac Street and Cemetery Avenue and will wind through the cemetery and…

From our farms to your cup – that’s the slogan of the new Lenca Coffee Roasters at 11973 Buchanan Trail East in Waynesboro. Located in the former M&T Bank, the drive-through only business will hold a soft opening Monday, July 31, offering free cups of coffee and officially open Aug. 1. Hours are Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.  “Our coffee is fresh roasted, as fresh as you can get,” according to owner Emilio Garcia of Chambersburg. “Our slogan – from our farms to your cup – that’s what makes us…