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The New Science of Butterflies is the second of this year’s Garden Talk Series. Come join Penn State Master Gardeners of Cumberland County throughout the spring and summer to learn about a variety of topics related to backyard gardening. These programs are free and all are invited- no gardening experience is required!
Live onstage at Totem Pole Playhouse! Get your deerstalker cap on — the play’s afoot! From the award-winning mastermind of mayhem, Ken Ludwig (Lend Me a Tenor), comes a fast-paced comedy about everyone’s favorite detective solving his most notorious case. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson must crack the mystery of “The Hound of the Baskervilles”...
Taught by Institute educators, age-appropriate program activities make learning fun, and include exploring the outdoors, hikes, theme-related and nature stories, crafts, rhymes, songs, finger plays, nature games, and puppets.Children must be accompanied by a parent. Topics this summer include Fun With the Sun, Water Play, The Beach, Mud Pies, Rainbows, and Reptiles & Amphibians! For...
How can we improve safety for hikers at road crossings? Who should trail clubs contact at PennDOT? Trail clubs have been asking these questions and others related to insurance, right of way, maintenance, and more. Michelle Tarquino, Executive Assistant in the Multimodal Deputate at PennDOT, is joining us to provide insight on these topics and...
Live onstage at Totem Pole Playhouse! Get your deerstalker cap on — the play’s afoot! From the award-winning mastermind of mayhem, Ken Ludwig (Lend Me a Tenor), comes a fast-paced comedy about everyone’s favorite detective solving his most notorious case. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson must crack the mystery of “The Hound of the Baskervilles”...
Four-Part Nature Journaling Workshop The Institute presents a Nature Journaling Workshop on four consecutive Wednesdays, June 7, 14, 21 and 28 from 10 a.m. to noon, at Pine Hill Recreation Area near Waynesboro, Pa. Open to those age 15 and up. Led by Institute educator Jan Barrasso, the workshop provides an opportunity to explore the park...
Children gather under a tree in the park to listen to stories and enjoy related hands-on activities. Free admission. This year, Summer Stories will be on Wednesdays, June 21 and 28, and July 5, 12, 19, and 26 at 11:00 a.m. The theme for the 2023 Summer Stories is “Farm Animals.” Kathy Helfrick and Jane Glenn...
Live onstage at Totem Pole Playhouse! Get your deerstalker cap on — the play’s afoot! From the award-winning mastermind of mayhem, Ken Ludwig (Lend Me a Tenor), comes a fast-paced comedy about everyone’s favorite detective solving his most notorious case. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson must crack the mystery of “The Hound of the Baskervilles”...
This conference brings together volunteer water quality monitors, technical support providers, and agency partners to meet, present, and promote volunteer monitoring efforts. The conference will include plenary sessions, workshops, and concurrent sessions exploring organizational capacity building, new monitoring techniques, data use stories, and more! This free event will take place at Dickinson College, hosted by the Alliance...
The Institute is offering a series of six new outdoor adventure programs in June and July. Designed for kids in grades K to 5, EXPLORE! programs will run on Thursdays, June 22 and 29, and July 6, 13, 20, and 27, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Pine Hill Recreation Area in Waynesboro, Pa. Each session is a...
The outdoor economy is a huge economic driver in Pennsylvania, accounting for over $28 billion in economic impact per year and supporting over 246,000 jobs. It includes all aspects of outdoor recreation from visitors spending on biking, hiking, kayaking, skiing, or camping, to retail sales, services, and manufacturing. Part 1: June 22 During the first...
Live onstage at Totem Pole Playhouse! Get your deerstalker cap on — the play’s afoot! From the award-winning mastermind of mayhem, Ken Ludwig (Lend Me a Tenor), comes a fast-paced comedy about everyone’s favorite detective solving his most notorious case. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson must crack the mystery of “The Hound of the Baskervilles”...
Live onstage at Totem Pole Playhouse! Get your deerstalker cap on — the play’s afoot! From the award-winning mastermind of mayhem, Ken Ludwig (Lend Me a Tenor), comes a fast-paced comedy about everyone’s favorite detective solving his most notorious case. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson must crack the mystery of “The Hound of the Baskervilles”...
This tour, which is geared toward upper elementary through high school students, will immerse participants in Jean Craighead George’s 1962 novel Summer of the Falcon which is set at Craighead House. Participants will have the opportunity to see the inside of the house and walk the grounds while hearing excerpts from the novel. Free
Live onstage at Totem Pole Playhouse! Get your deerstalker cap on — the play’s afoot! From the award-winning mastermind of mayhem, Ken Ludwig (Lend Me a Tenor), comes a fast-paced comedy about everyone’s favorite detective solving his most notorious case. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson must crack the mystery of “The Hound of the Baskervilles”...
Lace up your running/walking shoes and join Team Salamander as we “scramble” around Waynesboro to raise funds for The Institute. Team members secure funding pledges from friends, family, and co-workers. All athletic levels are welcome. Register as a Scrambler for the Kids Fun Run at 7:15 a.m., or the Firecracker 5K at 7:30 a.m.
Children gather under a tree in the park to listen to stories and enjoy related hands-on activities. Free admission. This year, Summer Stories will be on Wednesdays, June 21 and 28, and July 5, 12, 19, and 26 at 11:00 a.m. The theme for the 2023 Summer Stories is “Farm Animals.” Kathy Helfrick and Jane Glenn...
The Institute is offering a series of six new outdoor adventure programs in June and July. Designed for kids in grades K to 5, EXPLORE! programs will run on Thursdays, June 22 and 29, and July 6, 13, 20, and 27, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Pine Hill Recreation Area in Waynesboro, Pa. Each session is a...
Allison-Antrim Museum, 365 South Ridge Avenue, Greencastle, Pennsylvania 17225 will hold its monthly speaker meeting on Thursday, July 6, 2023, in the German Bank Barn beginning at 7 p.m. This speaker meeting is scheduled one week earlier than usual to coincide the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg and the retreat. The facility is...
Live onstage at Totem Pole Playhouse! Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical....
Join Mount Tabor Preservation project on a history walking tour to see the latest construction updates and much more.
Live onstage at Totem Pole Playhouse! Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written,...
Join the Friends of Kings Gap for an all-levels yoga class with a spectacular view on the top of the mountain, lead by Maggie Stonecash. Classes are held on the Mansion terrace...
Our series of StoryWalk® Sunday adventures for kids continues… The story posted on the StoryWalk® trail at Pine Hill Park changes monthly, and a special story event accompanies each one on the second Sunday of each month. Kids will join a guided walk along the story trail as they read the book, then make a...
Live onstage at Totem Pole Playhouse! Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written,...
Join DCNR Educators for a due educator workshop featuring two lesson planning resources! Pennsylvania Land Choices is an educational curriculum developed by the PA State Parks as a tool to educate students about land use, land conservation, and sustainable communities. From comparing aerial photographs to designing a park, the lessons provide hands-on, standards-based activities for...
Taught by Institute educators, age-appropriate program activities make learning fun, and include exploring the outdoors, hikes, theme-related and nature stories, crafts, rhymes, songs, finger plays, nature games, and puppets.Children must be accompanied by a parent. Topics this summer include Fun With the Sun, Water Play, The Beach, Mud Pies, Rainbows, and Reptiles & Amphibians! For...
Live onstage at Totem Pole Playhouse! Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written,...
Children gather under a tree in the park to listen to stories and enjoy related hands-on activities. Free admission. This year, Summer Stories will be on Wednesdays, June 21 and 28, and July 5, 12, 19, and 26 at 11:00 a.m. The theme for the 2023 Summer Stories is “Farm Animals.” Kathy Helfrick and Jane Glenn...
Live onstage at Totem Pole Playhouse! Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written,...
The Institute is offering a series of six new outdoor adventure programs in June and July. Designed for kids in grades K to 5, EXPLORE! programs will run on Thursdays, June 22 and 29, and July 6, 13, 20, and 27, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Pine Hill Recreation Area in Waynesboro, Pa. Each session is a...
Live onstage at Totem Pole Playhouse! Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written,...
What a fantastic summer weekend Keystone Trails Association has in store for avid adventurers and inquisitive explorers! The Western Clinton Sportsman Association in Renovo is our venue: pitch your tent, bring your camper or even sleep under the stars on their spacious grounds. We have a stellar lineup of activities in store. On Friday night,...
Learn about edible plants of our area from The Wild Edibles Lady, Debbie Naha-Koretzky. The free program will be this Friday at 7pm at Pine Grove Furnace State Park.
This popular event features more than 6,000 books for sale (adults, teens, kids)! The Whistle 5K Fun Run starts things off at 8 am. No fees or awards. Register at 7:45 am. The Wayne Band performs at 9:00 am, Timco Magic with Tim Cantner entertains all ages at 10:30 am. Harvey Bridgers Award is presented...
Annual Ice Cream Social & Book Sale, Saturday July 15, 9am-2pm • Whistle 5K Fun Run/Walk: 8 a.m. start, no fees or awards— register at 7:45 a.m. • 1,000+ BOOKS for everyone (adults, teens, kids) • Magic Show • Music • Food Vendors • Ice Cream from Sarah’s Creamery (Penn State) • Bake Sale •...
Live onstage at Totem Pole Playhouse! Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written,...
Join the Friends of Kings Gap for an all-levels yoga class with a spectacular view on the top of the mountain, lead by Maggie Stonecash. Classes are held on the Mansion terrace and are appropriate for beginners. They include breathing and meditation, and end with a guided relaxation. Modifications will be offered. There is no better way...
Jean Craighead George’s only daughter will tell interesting stories about growing up Craighead.
Live onstage at Totem Pole Playhouse! Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written,...
Taught by Institute educators, age-appropriate program activities make learning fun, and include exploring the outdoors, hikes, theme-related and nature stories, crafts, rhymes, songs, finger plays, nature games, and puppets.Children must be accompanied by a parent. Topics this summer include Fun With the Sun, Water Play, The Beach, Mud Pies, Rainbows, and Reptiles & Amphibians! For...
Live onstage at Totem Pole Playhouse! Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written,...
Children gather under a tree in the park to listen to stories and enjoy related hands-on activities. Free admission. This year, Summer Stories will be on Wednesdays, June 21 and 28, and July 5, 12, 19, and 26 at 11:00 a.m. The theme for the 2023 Summer Stories is “Farm Animals.” Kathy Helfrick and Jane Glenn...
Live onstage at Totem Pole Playhouse! Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written,...
The Institute is offering a series of six new outdoor adventure programs in June and July. Designed for kids in grades K to 5, EXPLORE! programs will run on Thursdays, June 22 and 29, and July 6, 13, 20, and 27, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Pine Hill Recreation Area in Waynesboro, Pa. Each session is a...
Live onstage at Totem Pole Playhouse! Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written,...
Live onstage at Totem Pole Playhouse! Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written,...
Join the Friends of Kings Gap for an all-levels yoga class with a spectacular view on the top of the mountain, lead by Maggie Stonecash. Classes are held on the Mansion terrace and are appropriate for beginners. They include breathing and meditation, and end with a guided relaxation. Modifications will be offered. There is no better way...
This is a great opportunity to get out on the water for a guided paddle...with a purpose! We need on-water and ground-crew volunteers to make this event successful. Bring your...
Live onstage at Totem Pole Playhouse! Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written,...
Children gather under a tree in the park to listen to stories and enjoy related hands-on activities. Free admission. This year, Summer Stories will be on Wednesdays, June 21 and 28, and July 5, 12, 19, and 26 at 11:00 a.m. The theme for the 2023 Summer Stories is “Farm Animals.” Kathy Helfrick and Jane Glenn...
The Institute is offering a series of six new outdoor adventure programs in June and July. Designed for kids in grades K to 5, EXPLORE! programs will run on Thursdays, June 22 and 29, and July 6, 13, 20, and 27, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Pine Hill Recreation Area in Waynesboro, Pa. Each session is a...
Thruhike the Black Forest Trail with the Keystone Trails Association! Take advantage of this incredible opportunity, to complete in ONE WEEKEND the trail that everyone talks about: The Black Forest Trail. Don’t worry about the plans, the...
Live onstage at Totem Pole Playhouse! MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET brings that legendary December night to life when an extraordinary twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins...
Live onstage at Totem Pole Playhouse! MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET brings that legendary December night to life when an extraordinary twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever. Complete with an irresistible tale...
Join the Friends of Kings Gap for an all-levels yoga class with a spectacular view on the top of the mountain, lead by Maggie Stonecash. Classes are held on the Mansion terrace and are appropriate for beginners. They include breathing and meditation, and end with a guided relaxation. Modifications will be offered. There is no better way...
Live onstage at Totem Pole Playhouse! MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET brings that legendary December night to life when an extraordinary twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever. Complete with an irresistible tale...
Exploring the secrets of a 200-year-old homestead and how its environment influenced early settlers is the focus of a new program offered by The Institute on Tuesday, Aug. 1 from...
Live onstage at Totem Pole Playhouse! MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET brings that legendary December night to life when an extraordinary twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever. Complete with an irresistible tale...
Live onstage at Totem Pole Playhouse! MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET brings that legendary December night to life when an extraordinary twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever. Complete with an irresistible tale...
Live onstage at Totem Pole Playhouse! MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET brings that legendary December night to life when an extraordinary twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever. Complete with an irresistible tale...
Live onstage at Totem Pole Playhouse! MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET brings that legendary December night to life when an extraordinary twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever. Complete with an irresistible tale...
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