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William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream - Gamut Classic Theatre

Harrisburg Shakespeare Company
605 Strawberry Square
Harrisburg, PA 17101

“Is all our company here?” Gamut Theatre presents its highly acclaimed educational outreach production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.  This delightful Shakespearean comedy features fairies, young lovers and a crew of bumbling players trying to perform a play for the King and Queen’s wedding celebration.  Puck sums it up best: “Lord, what fools these mortals be!”

Recommended for ages 12 and up, Midsummer is extremely accessible, employing Gamut’s unique educational outreach style of bridging the most famous scenes from the play together into an easy-to-understand story. This dynamic show is performed by seven highly–talented actors, runs 70 minutes, and each performance is followed by a talk-back discussion with the audience. For more information, please call 717-238-4111

Grace Church - Movie Night

Grace Church, 62 Hahnstown Road, Ephrata will host movie night on Saturday, February 25, at 6:00 p.m.  The movie COURAGEOUS from the creators of FIREPROOF will be shown. It shows honor begins at home. Free refreshments will be served following the movie.  In case of snow, the movie will be shown on Saturday, March 3, 6:00 p.m. GRACE CHURCH WEB

New Telescope Clinic at Astronomical Society

The York County Astronomical Society will be offering a FREE New Telescope Clinic at their Observatory at John C. Rudy County Park from 6-8PM.

Did you get a new telescope recently or discover an unused one in your attic? Experience has shown that the first night out with a new telescope can be daunting as you try to perform all the initial setup work required. Consequently, many new telescopes are used once or twice, then never again due to frustration. To help get you started properly, the York County Astronomical Society is offering a New Telescope Clinic to help you set up your telescope the first time and learn how to use and enjoy it.

Bring your telescope and all the items that came with it to our Observatory at John C. Rudy County Park starting 6PM, but not later than 7PM.  This is a FREE clinic and will be offered even if it is cloudy, but will be cancelled if it is snowing. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Call the YCAS Hotline at (717) 578–9109 or check for more information.

Organ Concert for Kids, featuring Ken Cowan

Ken Cowan brings The Longwood Organ to life in a program for kids!Ken Cowan is one of North America’s finest concert organists. He has found praise for his dazzling artistry, impeccable technique, and imaginative programming by audiences everywhere.

This program is presented as one of Longwood's OrKID Days. Children are invited to explore an Organ Touch Table from 12:00-3:00 pm to learn about the inner workings of a pipe organ.

Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 12:00 & 2:00 pm - The Ballroom
Tickets

This performance is free with Gardens admission. First-come, first-served seating.

Zion EC Church Mission Sale  - Annville

Toys, Clothing, Books, Appliances, Household items and much more!  For more information contact Joyce @ 717-865-4778

710 S White Oak Street Annville PA 17003

Where Do You Hide a Dinosaur?
Hands-on House

721 Landis Valley Rd.
Lancaster, PA 17601

Learn how to become a “fossil finder” when you play hide and seek with a dinosaur. 11:00am-2:00pm Drop in anytime during the scheduled time. No pre-registration required.
Ages: 2-10 years with adult; Free with Museum Admission.
717-569-5437

Let's Murder Marsha

Rainbow Dinner Theatre
3065 Lincoln Hwy East  Paradise, PA 17562

The only all-comedy dinner theatre in the U.S. presents "Let's Murder Marsha" along with our wonderful all-you-can-eat buffet! Please call the box office at 1-800-292-4301 or visit our website to make a reservation!

Grand Ole Opry - Tribute Show

Saturday 7-10PM at the Dover Fire Company in Dover, PA. Blue Ribbon Productions presents a Tribute Show to the Grand Ole Opry. Featuring the Whiskey River Band and special guests. Food & drink available for purchase.

CALL Today for tickets 717-927-6710

Sponsered by: WGCB Family49/MeTV

OrKid Days - Longwood Gardens

Each OrKID Day takes place during Longwood's spectacular Orchid Extravaganza and includes a fun-filled craft, a kids' performance, and specially planned corresponding activities!

610.388.1000
Longwood Gardens
901 Conservatory Road - Kennett Square, PA 19348

Winter Concert - YYSO

William Penn Senior High School Auditorium
101 W. College Ave., York
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Admission: $10.  Information and Tickets.  The York Youth Symphony Orchestra performs their Winter Concert at 7:00 pm, at the beautiful Wm. Penn Sr. High School auditorium, York. The orchestra will feature an all-American theme with works by American composers that will delight all ages. The orchestra will perform John Williams’ Flight To Neverland; American Salute by Morton Gould; Aaron Copland’s Hoe-Down; Selections from West Side Story by Leonard Bernstein, and Mvts. I,II, & III from Howard Hanson’s hauntingly lyrical Romantic Symphony No. 2.

Book & Bake Sale

Book & Bake Sale at Flinchbaugh's Farm Market from 8AM-2PM on both dates. The sale is presented by Kreutz Creek Library

Sandi Patty & Friends

No other Christian artist is better suited to sing about life’s journey than Sandi Patty. This Gospel Music Hall of Fame inductee has earned 39 Dove Awards, five Grammy Awards, and an armload of platinum and gold albums. Joining Sandy will be Christian artists Wayne Watson and Larnelle Harris.  Admission $44
800.648.4102
American Music Theatre
2425 Lincoln Highway East - Lancaster, PA 17602

Youth For Christ's IMPACT 2012:
CONNECT Conference

Teens: Don’t miss the chance to connect with thousands of high school students and youth leaders at Youth For Christ's IMPACT 2012: CONNECT Conference, March 23-25. Worship, laugh and learn with TENTH AVENUE NORTH, DISCIPLE, ASCEND THE HILL AND KJ-52 and more. $85 per person with hotel rates additional. Early Registration Discounts available until March 1.

Michael W Smith

In addition to three Grammy Awards, Michael W. Smith has won numerous Dove Awards, is one of the best-selling and most influential artists in Contemporary Christian music, and has achieved considerable success in the mainstream music industry. Smith has recorded 29 #1 hit songs, including “Place in This World,” “This Is Your Time,” and “Above All.”    Admission $58
800.648.4102
American Music Theatre
2425 Lincoln Highway East - Lancaster, PA 17602

100th Home Banquet
York Habitat for Humanity

We invite all to join us on March 29th to celebrate this momentous occasion as we celebrate the spirit of Habitat with founders, families and friends. The very first York Habitat homeowner will unite with the 100th homeowner, the current leadership will greet some of the founders and “retired” volunteers will join those new to the organization. So join the festivities and be prepared to be part of history! Reserve your spot today by calling or emailing York Habitat with your payment information.

March 29 at 5:30pm
Aldersgate United Methodist Church
397 Tyler Run Road, York, PA 17403
Tickets: $20 per person or $35 per couple
Light fare, homemade desserts and live entertainment

Easter Bunny Train - Strasburg Rail Road

Welcome Spring with a ride through beautiful farmland with Peter Cottontail as your Conductor at Strasburg Rail Road. Peter will delight boys and girls with an Easter surprise as he greets them on board this special train.
11AM–4PM on Friday
11AM–4PM & at 6PM on Saturday
11AM –3PM on Sunday

Ticket prices range from $3-$26     -    717.687.7522
Strasburg Rail Road-301 Gap Road, Ronks, PA 17572

An Evening at the Races
York Habitat for Humanity

May 19 at 5PM
York Habitat for Humanity is hosting its largest fundraiser of the year, “An Evening at the Races”, on May 19, 2012 from 5-10PM at the picturesque Yorktowne Farms on Mundis Mill Road. With this year’s horse racing theme, the event is sure to be a “Fun Raiser”!

Dance the night away to live music by “Top Shelf”, wager “funny money” on six horse races, and tame your appetite with sumptuous delicacies prepared by Artistic Catering. All for only $75 a ticket!

So sport your best horse racing attire (hats encouraged) and join us for a fun-filled evening to benefit York Habitat. Tickets may be purchased online or by calling the York Habitat office at 854.6168. For additional information about the event, VISIT .