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WAYNESBORO—Renfrew Institute’s Children’s Summer Stories at Renfrew Park in Waynesboro will be held Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. from June 21 through July 26. Children gather under the tree near the visitors center to hear stories and enjoy related hands-on activities. The free program is open to pre-school and older children, but they must [...]

“The Great Race,” America’s premier old car rally, is coming to Chambersburg tomorrow, bringing a variety of antique automobiles to historic Memorial Square for lunch.
Live music and other festivities in the square will welcome the trucks, Hot Rods and other classics as they begin arriving in the heart of Franklin County shortly after noon. [...]

The first inductees to the Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame will be announced next Friday, June 17, at 7:00 p.m. at the Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame Banquet at Allenberry Resort in Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania.
That will be followed by the Appalachian Trail Museum Festival at Pine Grove Furnace State Park, June 18 & 19.

The Nicodemus Center at Penn State Mont Alto and the Mont Alto Pottery Guild will hold a Raku pottery firing demonstration on Thursday, June 30, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at the Penn National Golf Center in conjunction with the Penn National Farmers’ Market. The Golf Center is located on Orchard Road, one [...]

Players, coaches and other members of the Chambersburg Cardinals are preparing for their second season of professional football in the heart of Franklin County. The 2011 schedule begins on June 25.
The Cardinals were founded in 1946, playing games at Henninger Field until 1955. A second incarnation of the Cardinals was part of the [...]

A variety of fresh produce will be available at farmer’s markets throughout Franklin County over the course of the next few months, giving members of the community and visitors to the area plenty of opportunities to go “Franklin Fresh.”
Waynesboro Farmer’s Market got underway on Saturday, May 14. Anyone interested in seasonal produce, herbs, meat, [...]

Let’s Hang On! is the name of the spectacular oldies show coming to Capitol Theatre in Chambersburg on Friday, June 24, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. This national touring live oldies show pays tribute to Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons and the sensational show, The Jersey Boys. Unlike other tribute acts, Let’s Hang [...]

The 6th annual SHAPE Solstice Arts Festival will be held June 18th, 2011. There will be even more artists this year, displaying, selling and demonstrating their art. The work ranges from pottery, glass blowing, fiber arts, painting, photography, jewel-crafting, and sculpture to name a few. Many of these artists will be creating their works at [...]

On Thursday, June 16, SHS will have its annual Pig Roast at the Pavilion located at Shippensburg’s Memorial Park! The evening’s faire will include, of course, the Plump Succulent Pork cooked to perfection by Jacob G. Crider of Crider Meats of Shippensburg. The side dishes include a relish tray, green bean casserole, macaroni [...]

WAYNESBORO—Renfrew Institute will hold its 14th annual fundraiser supper on Friday, June 24 at the Waynesboro Country Club. At 5:30 p.m., hors d’oeuvres will be served and the silent auction begins. Cash bar available. Dinner is set for 6:45 p.m.
Proceeds from the event, which is open to the public, will benefit [...]