--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Penn National E-News Issue 2025-028 April 28, 2025 PNCA MEMBERS [ONLY] MAY SUBMIT E-News items ONLINE at www.pnca.info/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------ EVENTS ------ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- EVENT: Hearing Loss Support Group - Monthly Meeting WHERE: New Guilford Brethren in Christ Church 1575 Mont Alto Rd, Chambersburg, PA 1720 WHEN: Thursday, May 1, 2025 6:30-8:00 PM Monthly Meetings: first Thursday of each month 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. People of all ages and all degrees of hearing loss are welcome. Do you have hearing loss? Does someone close to you have hearing loss? Come share your experience, find support, resources, and learn coping strategies for people with hearing loss and their families. For resources about the Hearing Loss Association of America go to https://www.hearingloss.org/ SUBMITTED BY: Bill Best 484-319-1196 hearinglossfranco@gmail.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------- EVENT: MASTER GARDENER WORKSHOP: Container Garden For Pollinators WHERE: Franklin County 4-H Therapeutic Riding Cntr, 181 Franklin Farm Ln, Chambersburg WHEN: Saturday, May 3, 2025 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Create a vibrant container garden while learning to select, plant, and maintain pollinator-friendly plants that attract butterflies, birds, and other pollinators. Cost: $25 includes all materials and plants Register online at https://extension.psu.edu/create-a-container-garden-for-pollinators or call 877-345-0691. Deadline to register is May 2. SUBMITTED BY: Carol Kagan, Master Gardener 717-263-9226 franklinmg@psu.edu --------------------------------------------------------------------------- EVENT: Annual Guilford Bulk & Shred Days WHERE: CWP, Loop Road, Chambersburg WHEN: Bulk: Friday & Saturday, May 9-10, 2025 08:00 a.m. - 4:00p.m. Shred: Saturday, May 17, 2025 08:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. See the flyers: Bulk Days: https://www.pnca.info/E-News/2025_Bulk_Days.pdf Shred Day: https://www.pnca.info/E-News/2025_Shred_Day.pdf SUBMITTED BY: Roland Foster, PN E-News Editor 717-352-9991 enews@pnca.info --------------------------------------------------------------------------- EVENT: Blue Ridge Summit Free Library 5th Annual Mother's Day Plant Sale WHERE: 13676 Monterey Lane, Blue Ridge Summit, Pa. WHEN: Saturday, May 10, 2025 08:00 AM-2:00 PM "The sale, which is a fundraiser for the library, features a large assortment of annuals, perennials, native plants, hanging baskets, vegetable plants, herbs, patio planters and houseplants. These make perfect gifts for Mother's Day," said library vice presdient, Paul Pinkerton. In advance of the sale, plant donations of all kinds are wanted. Pots provided, if needed. The library is planning other events during 2025, including the Annual Ice Cream Social & Book Sale on July 19, a silent auction fund-raiser on November 2 and Yuletide At The Library on Dec. 13. For more information about the plant sale or to arrange drop off for plant donations, email to: brsmtnboard@gmail.com or leave a message with Mary Ann Stanley, 717-940-6711. SUBMITTED BY: Melodie Anderson-Smith, BRS Library Board Member 717-352-4688 jameka@md.net --------------------------------------------------------------------------- EVENT: Clash Of The Clubs WHERE: Penn National Golf Club WHEN: Monday, May 12, 2025 08:00 AM-2:00 PM Just a few slots left for singles or twosomes -- join this annual event that supports capital campaign efforts for Leg Up Farm Franklin County. Played at Penn National Golf Club on the Founders Course, the tournament includes lunch, beverages on course, giveaways, and more. For information and registration links, go here: https://www.legupfarm.org/events/clashoftheclubsfranklincounty SUBMITTED BY: Carolyn Best 610-996-5428 carolynjbest@gmail.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------- EVENT: PNCA Annual Meeting WHERE: Mont Alto Fire Station hall WHEN: Monday, May 12, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM The PNCA Annual Meeting will be held on Monday, May 12 at the Mont Alto Fire Station starting at 7:00 p.m. We'll have the annual election of officers, and Patti Nitterhouse as our guest speaker. Of course, ice cream will be served. The meeting is open to all Penn National residents. SUBMITTED BY: Saundy Fielhauer 410-371-3514 saundyf@hotmail.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------- EVENT: Spring Battle Of The Neighborhoods WHERE: PN Founders Course WHEN: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 08:00 AM-2:00 PM The Spring Battle of the Neighborhoods will be held on Tuesday, May 13th on Founders, starting at 8:00 a.m. This will be a 4-person step-aside scramble between neighborhood teams. The fee is just the standard $22 cart fee for members or $54 for non-members. If anyone wants to avoid the pay line at checkin and have the greens or cart fee charged to their account, just notify your neighborhood coordinator when you sign up and they will take care of it for you. We will gather on the clubhouse patio to announce the winner. Appetizers will be provided by our great sponsor, WellSpan. To sign up, send an email or call your neighborhood representative. The neighborhood representatives this year are as follows: * PN South/Range - Kevin & Pam Mayhew 405-535-6227 kevin.g.mayhew@gmail.com * PN West - Jon & Pam Curro 717-352-6432 curros@thecurros.us * PN East - Jim & Sara Hilmer 717-401-0613 jhilmer5306@comcast.net * St Annes - Dave & Betty Cameron 703-342-8388 davec1955@earthlink.net If you are unsure of your neighborhood, contact Mark or Susan Orndorff. SUBMITTED BY: Susan Orndorff 717-504-2506 suz.orndorff@gmail.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------- EVENT: KNOW THY NEIGHBOR SERIES WHERE: Central Presbyterian Church WHEN: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 11:45 AM-1:00 PM This month's guest speaker is Mark Story, from our local Habitat for Humanity. As a man of faith, Mark has worked in a variety of nonprofit faith-based organizations since the 1990's. Mark and his wife have served in missions in East Africa, and they now live locally in the Greencastle area. In 2009 Mark began his work with Habitat for Humanity here, and he was directly involved in the opening of the Restore in Chambersburg. Come and hear how his faith journey has fulfilled his call to do missions work, both near and far. A (donation) lunch will be served. Reservations are required - call 717-264-4113. Program begins promptly at 11:45 am on Wednesday, May 14th. SUBMITTED BY: Larry Blaker 425-508-1901 blakerconsulting@yahoo.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------- EVENT: Relay For Life - Save The Date WHERE: Greencastle High School 300 S Ridge Avenue WHEN: Friday, May 16, 2025 4:00-10:00 PM It is Relay time again so dust off your walking shoes and participate in this year's event on May 16. Join the Tee Up Fore the Cure Relay team to support and celebrate cancer survivors and caregivers. We encourage you to invite friends and family now living with cancer, and survivors, to attend the celebration. Please mark May 16 on your calendar. More information about the event will be shared at a later date. If you have questions, please email me. Thank you for your consideration to join the Relay. SUBMITTED BY: Linda Reed 717-401-0477 lreedgolf3@gmail.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------- EVENT: Penn National Community Yard Sale, sponsored by PNCA WHERE: Penn National Neighborhood WHEN: Friday & Saturday, May 17-17, 2025 08:00 AM-2:00 PM For further information call or email me. SUBMITTED BY: Pat Vrabel 607-661-6881 pnyardsale@gmail.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------- EVENT: Penn National Yard Sale FUNDRAISER WHERE: 6111 Fairway Dr West WHEN: Friday & Saturday, May 17-17, 2025 08:00 AM-2:00 PM Spring is moving right along, and it's time for the Penn National yard sale! This year our charity fundraiser is supporting Knick Knack Pittie Pack -- a dog rescue in Mont Alto. We are accepting kitchenware, small utensils, collectibles, home decor, and the like. Items must be CLEAN and in WORKING order. NO clothes (purses OK); NO old TV's, encyclopedias, large Christmas trees or exercise equipment. Please contact me if you have any questions. Your donations have made this event a great success over the past 5 years. ** THE LAST DAY FOR DONATIONS TO OUR CHARITY FUNDRAISER YARD SALE IS SATURDAY, MAY 3RD! ** SUBMITTED BY: Tami Powstenko 717-401-0940 mycatpoozik@gmail.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------- EVENT: 40 YEARS OF RELAY FOR LIFE WHERE: Greencastle High School 300 S Ridge Avenue WHEN: Friday, May 16, 2025 4:00-10:00 PM For 40 years the Relay For Life events have been a symbol of hope and remembrance, and are still going strong. The Relay was born in 1985, when Dr. Gordy Klatt decided to do a 24-hour marathan around a track in Tacoma. This started a global movement that has united communities to fight back against cancer. For 40 years supporters have come together to advance the American Cancer Society's vision: ending cancer for everyone. The Penn National Relay team is calling all survivors, caregivers, friends and neighbors to join this year's Relay on May 16. All survivors and caregivers receive a free catered meal. Remember to bring a Teddy Bear what will provide comfort for cancer patients. So get out those walking shoes and hit the track. You are permitted to bring drinks and food but the school district doesn't allow smoking or alcohol on the property. Hope to see you on May 16. If you have questions, call or email me. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. SUBMITTED BY: Linda Reed 717-401-0477 lreedgolf3@gmail.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------- EVENT: Master Gardener Plant Sale May 17 WHERE: Franklin County Human Services Bldg. 425 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg WHEN: Saturday, May 17, 2025 09:00 AM-1:00 PM FREE parking. Bring your carts, wagons & boxes! Vegetables, herbs, annual flowers, heirlooms, sun & shade perennials, trees, shrubs, & native plants. Plant availability is dependent on germination and plant condition. Soil test kits ($10) & horse manure in buckets. Community groups: Beekeepers, Audubon, 4-H. Cash, checks, and credit cards are accepted. Proceeds support Master Gardener educational outreach activities in Franklin County. More information at https://extension.psu.edu/programs/master-gardener/counties/franklin/news/annual-plant-sale SUBMITTED BY: Carol Kagan, Master Gardener 717-263-9226 franklinmg@psu.edu --------------------------------------------------------------------------- EVENT: Ladies Luncheon ** REVISION ** WHERE: VFW, 747 South Fourth Street, Chambersburg WHEN: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 11:30 AM Cash Bar at 11:30 AM; Lunch served at 12:00 PM Tickets will be sold for a 50-50 drawing and a few door prizes. Menu: Roast sirloin of beef, stuffed chicken breast medallions, broiled haddock, parsley buttered potatoes, pasta alfredo, carrots & apples, and green beans. Sheet cake/cookies for dessert. Iced tea, lemonade and coffee. Cash bar. Cost: $26.00 per person (includes tax and gratuity). Speaker: Joan Peiffer, Grove Family Library Director Please register online on the spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1US3YjIr7arzYt0tIUIVjwOjSB7h60S56Mwgwniq9J78/edit?usp=sharing Payment is due by Tuesday, May 13th. You can drop off or mail a check payable to PNCA (Memo: Ladies' Luncheon) to one of the following committee members: * Tracy Hosko -- 7035 Duck Hook Lane * Lee Ann Campbell -- 6865 Old Course Road If you do not have computer access, text or call Tracy Hosko at 703-608-0116 to sign up. SUBMITTED BY: Bobbie Jones 616-481-9833 bobbiej1007@gmail.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------- EVENT: MUSIC NIGHT AT THE TRELLIS WHERE: PN Trellis Terrace WHEN: Friday, June 6, 2025 5:00-9:00 PM *** JOIN US FOR MUSIC NIGHT AT THE TRELLIS *** Friday, June 6th from 5:00-9:00pm SPONSORED BY PATRIOT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION MUSIC PROVIDED BY EV CRIDER and band This event will include a Picnic Buffet of hamburgers, hot dogs, vegetarian option, macaroni salad, chips, fruit, cookies, iced tea and water ... BYO alcoholic beverages. COST: $28/person for PNCA Members; $33/person for nonmembers. We're planning to have the band set up under the Pavilion area outdoors, so bring a lawn chair to sit outdoors if you want. This is a rain or shine event. PLEASE NOTE: WE HAVE A STRICT CUTOFF DATE OF 5/28/2025 and NO CHANGES WILL BE ALLOWED AFTER THIS DATE. Please drop off the registration form (which you can find here or on the PNCA website Bulletin Board (pnca.info), with cash or your check made out to PNCA, to one of the following: * Pam Curro-6210 Oak Leaf Lane * Lori Fink-3644 Cascades Drive * Beth Pryor-6964 Old Course Road SUBMITTED BY: Pam Curro 571-926-1108 pam@thecurros.us --------------------------------------------------------------------------- EVENT: MASTER GARDENER TRAINING - Information Session WHERE: Penn State Extension Franklin County, Ag Heritage Bldg Rooms 7/8 (lower level) WHEN: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 7:00 PM Are you interested in learning more about plants and giving back to the community through outreach and education? Then the Penn State Extension Master Gardener volunteer program might be what you're looking for! Join us for a free, one-hour information session to learn more about the Franklin County Master Gardener program. SUBMITTED BY: Carol Kagan, Master Gardener 717-263-9226 franklinmg@psu.edu --------------------------------------------------------------------------- EVENT: Farm En Blanc WHERE: Leg Up Farm Franklin County, Cascades Rd and Mont Alto Rd WHEN: Saturday, June 14, 2025 4:00-8:00 PM To share the vision for the new pediatric center, Leg Up Farm is bringing one of its signature events to Franklin County: Farm en Blanc! Dress in mostly-white attire and join us for dinner and drinks, while bidding on unique auction items and learning about Leg Up Farm Franklin County site work and building plans. Sign up as individuals or small groups, or gather friends and neighbors to fill a table for 8. For details on how to sign up go to www.legupfarm.org/events/farmenblancfranklinco SUBMITTED BY: Carolyn Best 610-996-5428 carolynjbest@gmail.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------- EVENT: Bus Trip to Marine War Memorial, Dinner, and Marine Barracks Evening Parade WHERE: Washington, D.C. WHEN: Friday, July 25, 2025 11:30 AM (return about 1:00 AM Saturday) Sign up by June 1. Complete details here: https://www.pnca.info/E-News/Marine_Trip.pdf SUBMITTED BY: Pam Corro 571-926-1108 pam@thecurros.us --------------------------------------------------------------------------- EVENT: Annual Totem Pole Play WHERE: Totem Pole Playhouse WHEN: Saturday, August 9, 2025 7:30 PM The annual PNCA outing to the Totem Pole Playhouse has been set. We have 80 tickets available for the Saturday, August 9th, 7:30 PM performance of "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical," which features the timeless music of Carole King and the inspiring tale of her journey to superstar. We will again have the use of the tent prior to the show. The tent provides an area where we can get together with fellow show-goers and enjoy BYOB refreshments. The seating chart is available on the PNCA website now: www.pnca.info/2025seatchart.php . Tickets are $50 per person. Jim Hilmer has a box on his front porch for you to drop off your ticket requests. Please include on your envelope: Your name, Number of tickets requested, and seats requested. Please include your address. If you would like a confirming email, please add your email address. Jim's address is 6931 Old Course Road. Last year we started with 60 tickets and ended up selling 85. In order to get seats together, we need to know if we will need additional tickets. That's why this announcement is coming out early this year. SUBMITTED BY: Jim Hilmer 717-401-0613 jhilmer5306@comcast.net --------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------ FOR SALE, FREE, OR WANTED ------ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCEPTING: Computer hardware to recycle Several of you have been holding on to your surplus computer hardware, waiting for Marian and me to start accepting things to recycle again. Now is the time. We can take used personal computer and notebook/tablet hardware EXCEPT: NO CRT monitors, and NO single-function inkjet printers. ALSO: old, outdated documentation should go in your paper recycling. Give us a call to arrange a time, then bring your items on over to 6718 Bent Oak Drive. SUBMITTED BY: Roland Foster 717-352-9991 rolandf@comcast.net --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This issue was produced by Roland Foster on April 28, 2025. 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