What’s Happening | March 4, 5, and 6
Here’s a list of opportunities to get out and about this weekend in Shippensburg and Beyond!
Shippensburg
Grace B. Luhrs Elementary School is having a Spaghetti Fundraiser Dinner and Silent Auction on Saturday, March 5 4 pm – 7 pm at Reisner Dining Hall (Shippensburg University). Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children 6-11, and free for children 5 and under. Bidding for the auction will be from 4- 6:45 pm.
The Shippensburg High School Drama Club presents Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” this week. The musical performance will be held March 3 at 7:00pm, March 4 at 7:00pm, March 5 matinee at 2:00pm, March 5 at 7:00pm at SASHS Auditorium. Tickets for performances Adults: $ 8; Students/Seniors/Children 3 and up: $6; 2-yr-old and under: free Any students ages 10 and under who dresses as their favorite Disney character, will receive $2 off their ticket price.
Live from the Living Room is a new series at The Thought Lot showcasing their favorite artists. Moderated by Hannah Nawa, this event on Saturday, March 5 will allow the musicians to share their own original songs and the stories behind them. Doors open at 6pm and music starts at 7pm. $10 at the door. BYOB for 21+ with Valid ID. All ages welcome.
This Sunday, March 6, The Friends of Memorial Park Pool and the Shippensburg Athletic Association is having a Cash Bingo at the Shippensburg Firefighters Activities Center, 33 W. Orange St. Tickets are $25 which includes a light lunch. Doors open at 11:00 and games begin at 1:00. Proceeds support Friends of Memorial Park Pool and Shippensburg Area Athletic Association.
Newburg
Otterbein Acres Open Barn is this Saturday, March 5. John and Lena Fisher will open their farm in Newburg where you can experience farm life for a day. Visit the newly born lambs, see sheep shearing, and much more on Saturday, March 5 and Saturday, March 12. Otterbein Acres is located at 10079 Otterbein Church Road, Newburg, PA 17240. Visitors may come between 8 am and 4 pm. There is no parking or entry fee. However, homemade food will be available for sale including Chicken Bar-b-Que, freshly made Donuts, and Sausage sandwiches. Cheese made on the farm, will also be available to try.
Roxbury
The Blue Mountain Skating Rink is located 1 mile west of Roxbury, PA on Rt 641. The roller skating rink is open for public skating on Friday evenings from 7-9 PM Admission is only $3 and skate rentals are $1. Kids 6 and under are FREE and non-skating adults are FREE.
Greencastle
Cabin Fever Craft Show March 5th, 2016, from 9-3pm at Green Grove Gardens. Local Artisans, Decorators, Crafters, Bakers and More! Green Grove Gardens is located at 1032 Buchanan Trl E, Greencastle.
Vintage to Vogue’s March Sale will be held on 3 Days, Friday March 4, 9am-7pm, Saturday March 5, 9am-3pm, Sunday March 6, 9am-3pm. Location: 2375 West Buchanan Trail West, Greencastle PA 17225 (Take I 81 to Greencastle Exit #5, Head West on Rt 16/Buchanan Trail West) Cash and credit cards are accepted. St. Patricks Day, Easter Items, Make-up & Nail Products 3/$5, vitamins, Meds & More – Stuff a Bag for $20! TV ‘s, DVD Players, MP3 Players, Toys, Alarm Clocks, and so much more!
Chambersburg
The Exchange Club of Chambersburg will present a Comedy and Magic Spectacular, Saturday, March 5, 2016, 7:00pm at the Capitol Theatre 159 South Main Street, Chambersburg. Get your tickets by calling 717-263-0202 or online here.
Winter Bounce Festival at the Chambersburg Mall, 3055 Black Gap Road on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays March 4 – 6, 11 – 13. A majority of the amusement rides will be for ages 12 and under, but there will be a few all age attractions. Also available for purchase will be Make Your Own Stuffy Bears, Face Painting, Air Brush Tattoos, and Personalized Name Art. Ages 3 and up $10; Ages 2 and under $5; Full Month Pass $100
Hagerstown
The Herald-Mail’s Kidz Fest will be held Saturday, March 5th 10 am – 4 pm at the Valley Mall in Hagerstown, MD. Kids can meet some of their favorite cartoon characters. There will be a Kidz Craft Corner, free finger printing by the Washington County Sheriff’s Department, Cupcake decorating and more. Parents can find information about Summer Camps, after school programs, day care programs, private schools, tutoring programs and much, much more.
Waynesboro
Saturday, March 5th Davis Family Media & Design will be at Waynesboro True Value from 10am-1pm for Pet Photos with Easter Bunny. A $5 donation to Knick Knack Pittie Pack Dog Rescue, have your pet’s portrait (and you too, if you want to be in the picture of course) taken with the Easter bunny!
The 33rd Annual Waynesboro Hospital Health Fair will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2016, from 7:30 am – 11 am. Free health screenings, Kid’s Activities, and Door Prizes. Visit www.SummitHealth.org/
The Blue Rock Church Youth Group will host their Annual Prom Gown Sale on Saturday, March 5th, from 9 am to 1 pm. A variety of prom, bridesmaids, and mother of the bride dresses will be on sale for a donation of $20 or less. The church is located at at 7885 Mentzer Gap Rd in Waynesboro. (To donate a dress call 717-762-7392 or e-mail bluerockyouth@gmail.com)
Hershey
Zoo America has $5.50 Fridays where all visitors get in for $5.50 every Friday during the winter through March 18, 2016. Admission is regularly $11 per person for ages 9-54, $9 for ages 3-8 & 55+, and free for ages 2 and under.
