DMTF hosts grief program for children, families
SHIPPENSBURG–Families in Shippensburg who have children struggling with grief can now access support at Grace B. Luhr’s Elementary School on the campus of Shippensburg University. The Drew Michael Taylor Foundation has started a Fall 2023 Drew’s Hope Program, a grief and loss support program for children, teens and their families. The free 7-session program is […]
Halloween’s a good time for Hersheypark
HERSHEY—Hersheypark has some new tricks up its sleeves this year with the annual Halloween season and Dark Nights immersive haunt experience. This year’s event will include with more days and hours, a new fifth haunted house, enhanced scares and exclusive food over seven weekends from Sept. 15 through Oct. 29, 2023. New this season, every Hersheypark Halloween ticket now […]
Adventures at Nana Camp: The Battle of the Blue Sippy Cup
Three of the grands spent a couple weeks with us this summer. This is one of the many camp stories! It all started innocently at breakfast. The Princess and Hot Rod were at the table awaiting their morning meal. I handed them their plates with Sunday morning’s continental breakfast of yogurt, blueberry muffins and orange […]
Check out the Kids’ Creativity Coop
CHAMBERSBURG, PA–Weekends with the kiddos can get to feeling a little long unless you have plenty to keep them busy. If you’re near Chambersburg, check out Saturday Kids’ Creativity Coop sessions at the Council for the Arts. The craft sessions designed for children of all ages are held on some Saturdays from 10 to 11:30 […]
Get your craft on!
Looking for a fun night of painting and creativity? Look no further than Chatty Chameleon’s Kids’ Paint Night. A paint night event for children in kindergarten through grade 12 will be held Friday, Sept. 15, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Students will learn how to paint the featured painting with various techniques as well as […]
4-H Animal Projects Grow Youth Skills
Submitted By Quinn Martin, Franklin County 4-H Educator Remember 4-H? The program still has much to offer children and youth. Youth involvement in 4-H animal projects offers numerous benefits that contribute to the overall development and growth of young individuals. These projects provide an opportunity for young people to learn responsibility, gain valuable life skills, […]
Religious parents in Maryland will appeal to opt kids out of school storybooks
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A federal court has ruled that parents in Montgomery County, Maryland, have no right to be notified when their elementary-school children will be read storybooks that address complex and sensitive issues regarding gender and human sexuality. Last school year, MCPS–one of the largest public school systems in the nation–incorporated into its pre-K through fifth grade […]
Protect yourself from nasty Asian Tiger Mosquitos
We all know how annoying a mosquito bite can be, but some mosquito bites are more dangerous than others and this year, residents are reminded to protect themselves against a particularly invasive and bothersome Asian tiger mosquito. Introducing the Asian Tiger Mosquito If you haven’t noticed one in Central Pennsylvania yet, then you probably haven’t […]
Lesher’s annual sunflower field is near full bloom
CHAMBERSBURG, PA – If you live in Central Pennsylvania and love sunflowers, you need to check out the field at Lesher’s Poultry Farm. According to Lesher’s Sunflower Watch social media page, their sunflower field should be in full bloom within the next week. The field is located at 1461 Swamp Fox Road, Chambersburg, U-Pick sunflowers […]
High School Students needed for Young Ambassadors Program
Got high-school age grandchildren? Make sure to tell them about this opportunity! The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful are inviting 10th -12th grade students from around the state to help keep Pennsylvania clean and beautiful through the Young Ambassadors of Pennsylvania program. The program seeks to build community stewards and civic leaders by inspiring, […]
