BLUE RIDGE SUMMIT- The Blue Ridge Summit Free Library has a variety of activities every week. This sample is submitted by Blue Ridge Summit Free Library. For a complete listing, please visit their website.
Author: Staff Reports
Waynesboro Community Concert Association kicks off the subscription campaign for its 87th season, “Shining Moments”. WCCA has been bringing quality musical entertainment to Waynesboro since 1936. To celebrate, WCCA offers five unique concerts for the 2024-2025 season. The concerts are: Bachelors of Broadway, Sept 22, 2024 – Three male vocalists perform classics from the Golden Age of Broadway from contemporary and classic musicals including Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, Hamilton, and more ; MusiKaravan, Oct. 20, 2024 – When the Covid-19 pandemic’s closed music venues, two violinists and a cellist spent 6 months in their 1971 VW bus to bring…
HARRISBURG- The Pennsylvania Departments of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Transportation (PennDOT) encouraged residents, local leaders, businesses, and organizations to join in cleaning up their communities as part of the “Pick Up Pennsylvania” spring community improvement campaign, now through May 31. Pick Up Pennsylvania is a year-long initiative, however, events scheduled from March 1 through May 31 receive free trash bags, gloves, and safety vests provided by support from DEP, PennDOT and Keep America Beautiful, as supplies last. Events may include litter cleanups, illegal dump cleanups, community greening and beautification, special collections and litter education events. Events must be registered at keeppabeautiful.org…
HAGERSTOWN, MD- The Washington County Division of Engineering announced a temporary detour on White Hall Road due to a bridge painting operation conducted by the State Highway Administration (SHA) contractor Triton Construction, Inc. Beginning Monday, April 1, 2024, the detour will be in effect for approximately two weeks. The bridge painting operation will take place on I-70 over White Hall Road. The detour route will be clearly marked, and motorists are advised to follow posted signs and use caution when traveling through the area. Only Emergency Services vehicles and School Buses will be allowed to pass through the work location during…
WAYNESBORO–The Antietam Humane Society offers cats, dogs and a variety of animals up for adoption to loving homes. For more information on providing a forever home, visit the shelter at 8513 Lyons Road, visit their website or call them at 717-762-9091. This week’s pet of the week is Cash! Meet Cash. 4-year-old Cash is a happy-go-lucky girl who loves attention! She has plenty of energy to go around and loves to play with her squeaky toys. She always has the zoomies when playing, but once she gets her energy out all she wants is her belly rubbed. Despite her size, Cash…
As the Easter season approaches, several local organizations and businesses are gearing up to host exciting Easter egg hunt events for the community. From family-friendly hunts to adult-only festivities, there are plenty of opportunities for people of all ages to join in the Easter fun. These events provide a fun and festive way for families and individuals to celebrate the Easter season together. Whether you’re looking for a traditional egg hunt or a unique adult-focused experience, there are plenty of options to choose from in the local area.
HARRISBURG- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is seeking the public’s feedback on winter services through an online survey. “The PennDOT team works diligently to keep roadways safe and passable in the winter months, often in challenging conditions,” said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. “The public’s feedback helps us review operations and also identify ways we can enhance public information.” The survey is available through April 17 and should take about five minutes to complete. All responses are anonymous. The 16-question survey asks respondents about their timeline expectations for safe and passable roadways, how they rank snow-removal priorities, and how they rate PennDOT’s…
CASCADE, MD- The Fort Ritchie Community Center has announced the launch of itsSpring Training Program, a new initiative aimed at promoting health and wellness. StartingMonday, April 1, the community center will offer complimentary fitness classes to individualsof all ages and fitness levels.To make exercise more accessible to everyone, regardless of financial constraints, thecommunity center, in partnership with Healthy Washington County and the Rural MarylandCouncil, will provide introductory fitness classes free of charge. The classes will include Intro toCardio, Yoga, and a Pilates-style class called Mix’d Flow.”Beginning or returning to exercise can be intimidating so we hope to provide an opportunityfor…
WAYNESBORO–The Waynesboro Theatre (75 W. Main St.) is offering the following film this weekend: Friday, Mar. 29, 4 p.m. “The Passion of the Christ” (R 2:10) In this version of Christ’s crucifixion, based on the New Testament, Judas expedites the downfall of Jesus (Jim Caviezel) by handing him over to the Roman Empire’s handpicked officials. To the horror of his mother, Mary (Maia Morgenstern), Magdalen (Monica Bellucci), whom he saved from damnation, and his disciples, Jesus is condemned to death. He is tortured as he drags a crucifix to nearby Calvary, where he is nailed to the cross. He dies,…
Partake in a Mushroom Feast. Setas Mushrooms will host its 1st Annual Grand Feast event from 2 to 7 p.m. The event will take place at their location at 7189 Hege Rd in Greencastle, on Saturday, March 30, and promises to be a day filled with a variety of activities and attractions. Attendees can look forward to live music, over 20 vendors at the Farmers Market, guided and unguided tours, and a cash bar. The highlight of the event will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5 p.m., followed by a Top Chef competition. Additionally, the first 1,000 people in attendance…
