Community Calendar for August 20 | Community News

The American Cancer Society Adams County Relay For Life fundraiser is Saturday, Aug. 20, 5-10 p.m. at Oakside Community Park, 2880 Table Rock Road. The public is invited to attend to support this volunteer driven event which raises money to fight all cancers. There will be guest speakers, bingo from 6-7 p.m. in the pavilion, a vendor fair, a basket raffle, food trucks and a luminaria service to honor and remember those we have lost to cancer. Items will be available to purchase at the event, which is free to attend. Visit www.relayforlife.org/paadamscounty for more information.

The Adams County Community Foundation Fund for the Environment seeks to make environmental stewardship a shared community value. The fund makes grants that support environmental education, local environmental projects and programs that educate the community about environmental issues. Next grant deadline is Sept. 1. More information at AdamsCountyCF.org.

Historic Gettysburg-Adams County’s Architectural Salvage Warehouse will be open on Saturday, Aug. 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The warehouse is located at the Daniel Lady Farm, 986 Hanover Road (state Route 116), Gettysburg.

The Biglerville Garden Club will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 5 p.m., note time change, at the Harbaugh~Thomas Library for an annual picnic featuring a silent auction. Members are asked to donate items to support this project which benefits the scholarship fund, and are encouraged to bring a friend, spouse or prospective new member, as well as a dish to share, and their own place setting. The club will provide fried chicken and beverages. For more information, contact Sue at 267-322-1521.

The Biglerville Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary will hold a monthly meeting on Aug. 22 at 6 p.m. at the home of Connie Asper. Each member is asked to bring a covered dish to share with the group.

Biglerville High School Class of 1960 will meet for lunch on Aug. 20, at 1 p.m. at Gettysburg Family Restaurant. Let Nancy know if attending so seating can be estimated.

The Knights of Bonneauville will hold a Nite at the Races on Saturday, Sept. 10, at Richard Weaver Parish Center, 22 E. Hanover St. It will include a roast beef dinner, dessert, beverages, snacks, small games of chance, for $10. For more information, call Mike at 717-334-2069 or 717-476-8205. Only 100 tickets available.

St. Mary’s Church, 256 Tract Road, is holding an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner in the church hall on Sunday, Aug. 21, 3-6 p.m. Dinner includes spaghetti, meatballs, sausage, salad, bread stick, drinks and dessert. The cost is $10 for adults; $5 for children 6 to 12; and under 6 eat free. Carry outs are available. All are welcome and no reservations are needed. For additional information, call 717-642-8815.

New members are invited to join a group of Mah Jongg players who meet Mondays at 12 p.m. at the YWCA on Fairfield Road. Experienced and/or novice players are welcome.

Family Night in the Park, sponsored by area community churches, is Friday Aug. 26, 4-7 p.m., at the Gettysburg Rec Park with live and recorded music, free food, vendors, classic cars and Vettes, motorcycles and fire trucks, plus activities for children along with games and a skateboard demo and show. Angel Perez, chaplain at Gettysburg Adult Correctional Complex, will offer a message, and other resources will be provided by area churches and faith-based human services agencies.

Gettysburg VFW Post 15 Auxiliary is having a chicken BBQ fundraiser Oct. 8 at the Adams County Farmers Market. Cost is $12; includes half chicken, baked potato, applesauce and a dinner roll. To order, call Linda at 717-398-7119, Cindy at 717-487-9131 or Donna at 570-971-7877. Pre-sale pickup 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Deadline for orders is Sept. 26.

The Gettysburg Walking Club will meet at Carroll Valley Park at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23 to walk. Lunch will be at 11 a.m. at Sanders Restaurant. Join for lunch even if unable to walk. For more information, call 717-339-9389. Open to public.

Trinity UCC, 60 E. High St., will host a five-session Dementia Training Program on Saturdays, Sept. 17, Oct. 1, 22, 29, and Nov. 12, 9-11:30 a.m. This free program, offered by Care Partner Connections, focuses on providing techniques and tips for family caregivers, but is for anyone who supports and cares for someone with dementia. To register, call 717-334-7266 weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free parking in adjacent lot.

Greenmount Fire Company, 3095 Emmitsburg Road, Gettysburg, will host its annual all-you-can-eat Crab Feed Fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 17, 6-9 p.m. with doors opening at 5 p.m. Along with steamed crabs, there will be fried chicken, baked beans, cole slaw, a meat and cheese appetizer, with assorted beverages included with ticket purchase, which is $60 and available until Sept. 8. No take outs. Small games of chance will be available during the feed at an additional cost. For ticket purchase and more information, call 717-778-5377 or 717-334-5151.

Music in the Park at the Hamiltonban Community Park, 4020 Bullfrog Road, Fairfield, is on Sunday, Aug. 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. Don England will perform a wide variety of up tempo classic country and early rock music. Bring a lawn chair and spend the evening with friends and family. For more information, call John at 717 642-5858.

The Heidlersburg Fire Company Carnival continues through Aug. 20 with food, games, bingo and free entertainment daily. Aug. 20, The Amish Outlaws, oyster platter 4:30-9 p.m. Roast beef platters nightly. Air conditioned hall, free parking at 2720 Heidlersburg Road, along state Route 234 one mile west of U.S. Route 15. Call 717-528-8867 for more information or visit www.hfd-co25.com.

The Heidlersburg Fire Company will host bingo on Sunday Aug. 28. Doors open at 12 noon; bingo starts at 1:30 p.m. Regular games and small games of chance. Limited food available. Call Dawn at 717-677-8029 for more information.

The Littlestown High School Class of 1959 will hold its 63rd class reunion on Saturday, Sept. 17, at Hoss’s Restaurant, 1180 Carlisle St., Hanover. Gather at 11 a.m. All classmates and former classmates are invited to attend. Call Jack at 717-359-4394 for information.

The Littlestown Area Garden Club will sell plants for late summer/early fall planting during the Good Ole Days festival at Sites 49 and 50 in Crouse Park on Saturday, Aug. 20, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Annuals, perennials, herbs, houseplants, succulents, shrubs, trees and garden related items will be for sale. Proceeds from the sale benefit the Littlestown Area Garden Club’s community service projects.