The Franklin Shopper

Chambersburg Church of the Brethren Yard Sale
2026-03-21 08:00 - 2026-03-22 12:00 (America/New_York) | Chambersburg Church of the Brethren, 260 S 4th St, Chambersburg, PA, 17201, United States
Chambersburg Church of the Brethren invites you to a three day yard sale. Proceeds to benefit Smart Cookies Preschool. Lots of great items, clothes, toys, decorations, puzzles, furniture, and household items.
Enjoy a warm meal while you shop: chicken corn soup, chili and cornbread, hot dogs and more, coffee and cold drinks.

46th Annual Rock, Gem, Crystal, Mineral and Jewelry Show! Open to the public!
2026-03-21 10:00 - 2026-03-22 16:00 | Eugene Clark Community Center, 235 S 3rd St,, Chambersburg, PA, 17201, United States
Franklin County Rock and Mineral Club
Rocks, Gems, Crystals, Minerals, Jewelry, Gemstones, and Fossils! Demonstrations, Displays, Door prizes, Geode Breaking, and more!
Open to the Public!
Eugene Clark Community Center, 235 S. 3rd St, Chambersburg PA.
March 21, 10am-5pm
March 22, 10am-4pm
Admission is $6.00. Children under 12 are free with an adult. Mention this ad and get $1.00 off for each person in your group!

Join Us for the Franklin County 4H Spaghetti Dinner!
2026-03-21 16:00 - 19:00 | Otterbein United Brethren in Christ Church, Antrim Township, 146 Leitersburg St, Greencastle, PA, 17225, United States
The Franklin County 4-H Program invites the community to its annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Otterbein United Brethren in Christ Church in Greencastle. The meal is offered by donation, and all are welcome. RSVPs are encouraged to help with planning. RSVP by phone to 717-263-9226.
Dinner includes spaghetti (gluten-free available), meat and marinara sauce, salad, dinner roll, applesauce, dessert, and a drink. Guests can also take part in a Silent Auction featuring homemade baked goods—including cakes, pies, breads, and more.
Come celebrate Pennsylvania 4-H Week and show your support for Franklin County 4-H youth. All proceeds benefit local 4-H members by funding scholarships for regional, state, and national events, providing educational opportunities, and supporting countywide 4-H Roundup activities.
Bring your family, enjoy a delicious meal, and help make a difference for 4-H youth in our community!

Easter Egg Hunt
2026-03-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Buchanan Valley Rod & Gun Club, 190 Gun Club Road, Orrtanna, PA, 17353, United States
Eastern Egg Hunt at the Buchanan Valley Rod & Gun Club located at 190 Gun Club Road, Orrtanna, Pa. 17353. Kids age 1 to 10. Egg hunt at 10:30 AM. Free to the public.

Home Food Preservation: Water Bath Canning
2026-03-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Ag Heritage Building, 185 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, PA, 17202, United States
Discover the fundamentals of safe and effective home food preservation at “Home Food Preservation: Water Bath Canning,” a hands-on, two-hour workshop designed for beginners and seasoned canners alike. Led by experienced instructors, the workshop will cover essential steps, safety tips, and best practices to help you preserve your harvest with confidence. The registration fee is $15 and will take place at the Ag Heritage Building (lower level), 185 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, PA. For more information and to register online, please visit https://extension.psu.edu/home-food-preservation-water-bath-canning or call 1-877-345-0691.

Cumberland Valley Philatelic Society
2026-03-24 18:30 - 20:00 | Trinity Luthern Church, 431 Philadelphia Avenue, Chambersburg, PA, 17201, United States
Join us for an evening of camaraderie and fun with Stamp Collecting. Whether you’re a novice or seasoned veteran you are welcome to join us. Hope to see you there.

Vegetable and Field Crops Pesticide Update
2026-03-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Ag Heritage Building, 185 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, PA, 17202, United States
Join Penn State Extension for this joint meeting on vegetable and agronomic production. Earn pesticide recertification credits while learning about crop health and best management practices. This meeting will provide region-specific, research-based information to help optimize your operation. Participants have the option to attend one, two, or all three sessions of this meeting:
9:00 am Vegetables: “From Symptoms to Solutions: Tackling Vegetable Crop Diseases.”
10:00 am Core: “Pesticide Application Continuing Education.”
11:00 am Agronomy: “Integrated Winter Weed Management.”
The registration fee is $15 and will take place at the Penn State Extension Office – Franklin County Ag Heritage Building, located at 185 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, PA. For more information and to register online, please visit https://extension.psu.edu/vegetable-and-field-crops-pesticide-update or call 1-877-345-0691.

America 250 Homeschool Fair
2026-03-28 12:00 - 16:00 | PA
What: America 250 Homeschool Fair
When: March 28, 2026 from Noon to 4:00 pm
Where: The National Apple Museum
Details: Free and Open to the Public
Join us for our America 250 Homeschool Fair
• Friends of Pine Grove Living History display
• Daughters of the American Revolution Trivia Game
• $5 School Photos from Samantha Moon Photography
• Homemade sourdough bread and homemade soup
• Caramel Apple Sundaes
• Storytelling about the colonial period in Adams County
• Local Homeschool co-ops
• Used Curriculum Sale
• HomeschooLegacy Resources
• New Day Planners for Education
• Ronda Sprague Piano Lessons
• Tonality Music Therapy
• Adams County Library System
• Historical Societies’ Fascinating History Tidbits
• Kids Games and Activities
Hosted by Eagle Mom Squad
For more information contact eaglemomsquad@gmail.com

Easter Eggstravaganaza
2026-03-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Marlowe Assembly of God, 9045, Williamsport Pike, Falling Waters, WV, 25419, United States
The community is invited to Marlowe Assembly of God, 9045 Williamsport Pike, Falling Waters, WV to our annual Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday, March 28th, 2:00-4:00 pm, (rain date: March 29th). The family friendly event will include a moon bounce, obstacle course, face painting, sand art, pony rides, popcorn, cotton candy, photos with the Easter Bunny and MORE! The 15,000 egg hunt is for all kids in fifth grade and younger and includes prize eggs! This is a free event, however, The Road Drippin’ Mobile Cafe will have drinks available for purchase. Don’t miss the fun!! For more information please call (304) 274-2474.

Hunk-a Hunk-a Burning Love – ELVIS Tribute Night
2026-03-28 15:00 - 21:00 | Boonsboro American Legion, 710 North Main Street, Boonsboro, MD, 21713, United States
The evening features a live Elvis tribute performance by Taylor Brown, performing Elvis’s greatest hits and timeless classics. Attendees can enjoy dinner, drink specials, raffles, tip jars, and a 50/50—all while supporting local veterans.
This event is a fundraiser benefiting the American Legion Auxiliary, with all proceeds going toward local veterans and community programs.

Easter (Ham) Bingo
2026-03-30 17:00 - 21:30 | St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church, 1095 Church Rd, Orrtanna, PA, 17353, United States
Buchanan Valley St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church in Buchanan Valley will hold its Easter (Ham) Bingo on Monday, March 30, 2026. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. and bingo will begin at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $25 for 30 games. Raffles and door prizes. For more information, please contact Diane at 717-677-9352.

Clothed In Kindness Closet
2026-03-31 17:30 - 19:00 | PA
CLOTHED IN KINDNESS CLOSET LOCATED AT 421 EAST ORANGE STREET IN SHIPPENSBURG HAS FREE WOMENS CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES.
ALL SIZES AND STYLES. SHOES, HANDBAGS, JEANS, JACKETS, PENN STATE APPAREL AND SOME HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AVAILABLE TOO. THIS IS NOT AN INCOME BASED MINISTRY. ALL WOMEN ARE WELCOME!
SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT THIS MINISTRY NEXT DOOR TO JACK & JILL DAYCARE!! CHECK OUT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE!

Cornerstone Community Easter Egg Hunt
2026-04-04 10:30 - 12:00 | Cornerstone Church of Christ, 1350 Tallow Hill Road, Chambersburg, PA, 17202, United States
Please join us for the Cornerstone Community Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4. This Egg Hunt is for ages 2-10 and registration begins at 10:30 am. Bring a friend and hop on over for a full hour of fun! Don’t forget your basket! See you at the Cornerstone Community Easter Egg Hunt!

Grove Gray Group Quarterly Club Meeting
2026-04-07 12:30 - 15:00 | PA
Quarterly meeting with luncheon and guest speaker.

GCCA presents Ivalas
2026-04-07 19:30 - 21:30 | St. James Lutheran Church Gettysburg, PA, 109 York St., Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 17325
Gettysburg Community Concert Association (GCCA) presents Ivalas in the 1st concert of its 2026 spring season at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Ivalas has been changing the face of classical music since its inception in 2017 with a mission to enrich the classical music world by spotlighting past and present composers that are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color along with standard repertory. Violinists Reuben Kebede and Tiani Butts, violist Marcus Stevenson, and cellist Pedro Sánchez trust in the power of music to create a positive change in our communities.
The concert will be held at St. James Lutheran Church, 109 York Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325. Admission is $20 at the door, but free for GCCA members, college students with an ID, and anyone under 19 (under 13 with an adult). Limited free parking is available at St. James, with additional free parking at the Gettysburg Presbyterian Church’s parking lot off High Street.
Spring membership subscriptions are $30. Membership includes free admission to the spring 2026 GCCA concerts in Gettysburg as well as additional spring shows in Waynesboro (waynesboropaconcerts.com) and Hagerstown (hagerstowncommunityconcerts.org) through reciprocal concert association agreements. Music genres at partner concerts include classical, country, western, pop, folk, and comedy.
For more details on membership subscriptions, donations, or volunteering, visit the GCCA website (gettysburgcca.org), email info@gettysburgcca.org, or call 717-677-8697.

Les Brown Music Festival: Movie Night
2026-04-09 18:30 - 21:00 | Pine Grove Theatre, 213 S Tulpehocken St, Pine Grove, PA, 17963, United States
The first event is a viewing of the motion picture “Seven Days Leave” at the Pine Grove Theatre. The 1942 feature film presents an appearance of the Les Brown Band before it became the Les Brown Band of Renown. The story line of the musical comedy is carried by two new young stars: Lucille Ball and Victor Mature. Doors open at 6:45 pm. Free admission. See it on the big screen. The theatre is located on Tulpehocken Street, Pine Grove.

Mason Dixon Flea Market Grand Opening
2026-04-10 - 2026-04-12, 2026-04-11 - 2026-04-13, 2026-04-12 - 2026-04-14, 2026-04-17 - 2026-04-19, 2026-04-18 - 2026-04-20 | Mason Dixon Auto Auction, 12976 Molly Pitcher Hwy, Greencastle, PA, 17225, United States
Mason Dixon Flea Market Grand Opening April 10-11-12 Fri-Sun 7:00am to ? Located at 12876 Molly Pitcher Hwy Greencastle Pa (Mason Dixon Auto Auction Grounds) right along I-81 Exit 3 , great bargins, great food and great vendors! Something for everyone! Interested in setting up? Call 717-765-1311 or 717-765-1290 after Grand opening weekend open every Friday,Saturday and Sunday till November with themed weekends throughout the year!

Mason Dixon Flea Market Grand Opening
2026-04-10 - 2026-04-12 | PA
Mason Dixon Flea Market grand Opening April 10-11-12 7:00am ? Featuring antiques, collectibles, yard sales, estate sales, produce, flowers, plants, wood working items, jewelry, ammo, fishing rods and sportmans items, a golf mobile store and so much more!! Food trucks, snack stands, dirty sodas and more!!! New vendors each day!! Restrooms, food and golf carts to help you around!!! Come enjoy treasure hunting, thrifting, bargain hunting!

Les Brown Music Festival: Dance Night
2026-04-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Wiconisco Fire Hall, 387 Arch St, Wiconisco, PA, 17097, United States
The Les Brown Big Band Weekend is 2 days of big band music dedicated to the legacy of Les Brown and His Band of Renown. Big Band Dance with Unforgettable Band. Wiconisco Fire Hall (Route 219) Dance to the Big Band Sound. $10 per person. Doors open at 6:15 pm.

Greencastle Lions Club Pancake Day
2026-04-11 07:00 - 11:00 | Greencastle Antrim Middle School, 370 S Ridge Ave, Greencastle, PA, 17225, United States
GASD Community Fair
On the menu: pancakes, sausage (pork and turkey), scrambled eggs, orange juice and coffee
Community Fair hosted by GASD will have 29 local Organizations providing info about services they provide.

Rouzerville Fish and Game Kids Fish Rodeo
2026-04-11 08:00 - 11:00 | Red Run Park, 12143 Buchanan Trail East, Waynesboro, 17268
Fish rodeo for kids! Saturday April 11 at 8am at Red Run Lake. Ages 3-15, Food truck on site! Handicapped fishing area available.

Les Brown Music Festival
2026-04-11 18:30 - 21:00 | Williams Valley High School, 10330 State Route 209, Tower City, PA, 17980, United States
A day of music featuring two local bands including the Moonlighters Band. Williams Valley High School, Route 219 Tower City, PA 17980. Admission only $10 per person. Food trucks available. Check our website for more information.

International Conference on Public Health and Health Care System
2026-04-13 09:30 - 2026-04-14 18:00 | PA
PAGES conferences are excited to invite you to the upcoming International Conference on Public Health and Health Care System, scheduled to take place from April 13-15, 2026 in the city of finance Paris, France.
This event will bring together leading experts for keynote addresses, dynamic panel discussions, and engaging workshops that aim to poster collaboration and inspire innovative ideas. Topics will span a range of critical areas, including disease prevention, health promotion, epidemiology, environmental health, and global health policy.
Overall, the International Conference on Public Health and Health Care Research and Development promises to be an important forum for advancing our understanding of Public Health and Health Care and exploring innovative solutions to global health challenges.
We eagerly anticipate your participation in this exciting and inspiring event in Paris, France.
Sincerely,
Jyothsna P | Conference Secretary
Public Health-2026

Eggs from Farm to Kitchen
2026-04-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Ag Heritage Building, 185 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, PA, 17202, United States
This program presents the essentials of egg food safety from farm to table, offering guidance on proper handling during production, transport, and storage. Participants will explore egg storage techniques and observe a cooking demonstration highlighting safe preparation practices. The registration fee is $15 and will take place at the Ag Heritage Building (lower level), 185 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, PA. For more information and to register online, please visit https://extension.psu.edu/eggs-from-farm-to-kitchen or call 1-877-345-0691.

Let’s Cook with Herbs and Spices
2026-04-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Ag Heritage Building, 185 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, PA, 17202, United States
Discover how herbs and spices can transform everyday meals into flavorful, healthy dishes at “Let’s Cook with Herbs and Spices.” This in-person class introduces the fundamentals of cooking with herbs and spices while highlighting how they support a healthy eating pattern that tastes great. The registration fee is $30 and will take place at the Ag Heritage Building (lower level), 185 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, PA. For additional information and to register online, please visit https://extension.psu.edu/lets-cook-with-herbs-and-spices or call 1-877-345-0691.

Chambersburg Saddle Club Horse Shows
2026-04-18 | PA
The Chambersburg Saddle Club is a non-profit organization established in 1944, located at 7000 Lincoln Way East, Fayetteville, PA. We have around 250 members from Pennsylvania, Maryland, and West Virginia. Throughout the year, we hold 12 horse shows that include Western, English, and Gaming classes. Our shows are open to all breeds, ages, and riding disciplines, catering to all levels of riders.
