WAYNESBORO—The following films will be shown this weekend at the Waynesboro Theatre, 75 W. Main St. Thursday, Jan. 13 at 2 and 6 p.m.: “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” Friday, Jan. 14 at 6 p.m.: “Coco” Saturday, Jan. 15 at 6 p.m.: “Men in Black”
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WAYNESBORO—The Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library will host the following adult programs: Walking Librarian Virtual Walks. Join the Walking Librarian each Monday at 9 a.m. on the library’s Facebook page for our weekly virtual walk. We explore places locally, throughout the county, state, country and sometimes the world. Adult Virtual Story Time. Join us each Thursday at 9 a.m. on the library’s Facebook page for our weekly virtual story time. Each week is a different fun story and each month is a new book. Genealogy Club. Do you love genealogy? Come meet other genealogy enthusiasts in Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free…
WAYNESBORO—The Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library is offering the following programs for teens in January: Bright Star Touring Theatre presents Black History Heroes, Soldiers, & Spies, Friday, Jan. 21, 4 p.m.: History is filled with Black American heroes and in this production, audiences learn the stories of some of the most amazing figures like Colonel Charles Young of the Buffalo Soldiers, the Tuskegee Airmen as they take flight to help achieve victory in World War II, and Mary Elizabeth Bowser, whose work as a spy helped the Union during the Civil War. This interactive program is for all ages. Registration…
WAYNESBORO—An historic dining experience is planned for Renfrew Museum and Park beginning in March. The Farmstead Taste & Tour program offers guests the opportunity to sample seasonal, locally sourced fare inspired by the traditions of the historic Pennsylvania German farmstead. The meal will be hosted in Renfrew’s Wagon Shed Room inside the converted Victorian barn and servers will dress in authentic early 19th century period clothing and share old-fashioned hospitality as each course is introduced along with informational commentary on how it relates to the heritage of the farmstead. After lunch, diners will take a tour of the farmstead outbuildings…
ANNVILLE – The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs says that the start of the New Year is a good time for veterans to meet with an accredited professional to ensure they are receiving or maximizing the benefits they have earned through their service and sacrifice. “Veterans deserve every benefit they are eligible for, but don’t think they qualify or don’t think about re-visiting their benefits to see if anything has changed that could work in their favor,” said Joel Mutschler, director, Bureau of Veterans Programs, Initiatives, Reintegration, and Outreach. “A benefits review is simple and convenient, often taking…
FAYETTEVILLE–Caledonia State Park officials are currently working to fill jobs for the 2022 season, including 11 lifeguard positions and semi-skilled positions. Last year, swimming venues across the state, including Caledonia had to open late or close due to lack of lifeguards. Caledonia officials are hopeful they will be able to fill positions so that the pool can open this summer. Postings will be open through Jan. 17. State Parks are still offering reimbursement for lifeguard certification upon hire. Information will also be available on other open position such as the Maintenance Semi-Skilled Laborer, Park Range 1 (non-law enforcement), and the…
WAYNESBORO—The Waynesboro Area YMCA is looking for certified lifeguards. Applicants must be certified. Shifts are early morning open, Monday through Friday. Starting wages are $12 to $14 per hour, with 15 to 29 hours each week. Apply online.
WAYNESBORO—Pen Mar Youth League is hosting spring Little League registrations. Children ages 4 to 18 are eligible to play, including athletes with special needs. Deadline to register is Feb. 12.
HARRISBURG— The CDC has found that women with symptomatic COVID-19 during pregnancy have a more than twofold increased risk for intensive care unit admission, invasive ventilation, and a 70 percent increased risk for death, compared with nonpregnant women with symptomatic infections. Acting Health Secretary Keara Klinepeter and Physician General Dr. Denise Johnson strongly urge those who are pregnant or plan to become pregnant to get vaccinated to gain protection from COVID-19. “Pregnancy is a vulnerable time,” Johnson said. “The evidence is clear that vaccines, including COVID-19 vaccines, are safe and effective and do not cause fertility issues in women or…
By Bill Kohler 2021, where do I begin? Should we begin with the elephant in the room who roared to life in 2020 and affected nearly every aspect of our lives? Should we begin with all the changes, the variants, the deaths and the should-you or should-you-nots of masks and vaccines? When it comes to looking back on the year that was in downtown Waynesboro, I think we should focus on the triumphs and the victories and the stories of hope and perseverance. We should never forget those we lost in 2020 and 2021, whether from COVID-19 or other causes.…
