Thank you to All!

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Living History

(Mark your calendars)

CIVIL WAR SEMINAR -- Learn about our nation's history from top historians from July 23-28 during "Gettysburg and Beyond." The Chamber is offering a discount to Franklin County residents who attend the Friday, July 26 sessions at Wilson College. There  also is a bus tour of Civil War sites in Franklin County and Hagerstown on Sunday, July 28, for $80 per person (includes lunch). For information or to register, call 717-264-7101.

BURNING OF CHAMBERSBURG -- Plan now to attend the Franklin County Visitors Bureau's re-enactment of the 1864 burning of Chambersburg on the night of July 20 in downtown Chambersburg. You can also learn more about the burning from a book and DVD that are for sale at the Chambersburg Heritage Center, 100 Lincoln Way East. The Heritage Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays

4th of July Celebrations

Bonosboro, MD - Independence Day celebration, 5 p.m. Baker Park ~ music, food, activities, fireworks 301.432.5141

July 4th

Chambersburg, PA - Fireworks, at dark, Memorial Park rain date July 6th

Hagerstown, MD - Fireworks, 9:30 p.m., Fairground Park

Shippensburg, PA - Fireworks, dusk, Shippensburg Memorial Park

Waynesboro, PA - Fireworks, 9:30 p.m., across from Waynesboro Hospital

Williamsport, MD - Concert & Fireworks, 7:30 p.m., Byron Memorial Park

July 6th

Carlisle, PA - Fireworks, 9:30 p.m., Carlisle Fairgrounds

Sharpsburg, MD - "Salute to Independence Concert" by Maryland Symphony Orchestra of Hagerstown, 7:30 p.m., Antietam National Battlefield, performing Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture" ~ free

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Patti's Picks

•  Locally grown Cherries, Blueberries & Raspberries fresh & delicious!


•  Nitterhouse Concrete & Hardware, Chambersburg 267.4500 Stop by they have it all!


•  The Road from Appomattox, Majestic Theater, Gettysburg in conjunction with Totem Pole Playhouse      July 10th through 21st, 377.8200 for Ticketes

Weekly Events & Club Activities

• Monday, July 1

Golf Goddesses 9-Hole Beginners

Merry Mermaids -  Water Aerobics Class

• Tuesday, July 2

Merry Mermaids -  Water Aerobics Class

Penn National Bridge Club 12 p.m. Inn Meeting Rm

9 Hole Men

Ladies 9-Holers

Golf Goddesses Coach & Practice, 11:15 a.m. Golf Center

Food Pantry Pickup

Special Tee Clinic 5 p.m. with Kathy Murphy, Golf Center $20  Think Box/Play Box (Full Swing)

• Wednesday, July 3

Ladies 18 Hole Golf League

Men’s 18 Holers

• Thursday, July 4

Have a Happy & Safe Independence Day!

• Friday, July 5

Men’s 18 Holers

• Saturday, July 6

Living History

• First Weekend in July

• Thursday, July 4 - Saturday, July 6

Fairs & Fun Stuff

• Sunday, July 7 - Saturday, July 13

visit: franklincountyfair.org  for full schedule

• Wednesday, July 3

Quick Start Training, Jensen Dining Hall at 6:00

•  Saturday’s Through October

50 N. Main Street, Chambersburg 8 a.m. - Noon

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Come Have Some Fun

Friday's

Penn National Golf Center

Country Night

Every Friday 5 ~ 9 p.m.

Families get 1 large bucket of range balls and all the mini golf they can play.

$25 no limits on time or family size.

Wear your country attire 'cause we're cranking the tunes!

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Master Gardener Classes

This year Penn State Extension, Franklin County will hold evening training classes for Master Gardeners. Information sessions will be held on Thursdays June 27 and July 11 at 6:30 pm. This is the same time classes will be held starting on October 3.

Call 717-263-9226 for information and to register for an information session and workshops.

The Master Gardener Helpline is available Mon-Fri 10 am-2 pm at the same number.

Upcoming Workshops:

Shade Gardening-Sat., July 6:  9–11 am $10