What You Need To Know Today
Recovery Month, a county advisory board meeting, Friday night activities, weekend events and useful information from across Franklin County.
Franklin County Recognizes National Recovery Month
The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed September National Recovery Month, joining local partners in recognizing individuals in recovery, the providers who support them and the families and advocates working throughout the community.
The county says Recovery Month is also intended to encourage conversations about substance use disorders, treatment and the resources available to residents. Local activities continue this week, including Friday’s Carnival of Care in Waynesboro.
Read County Announcement →Recovery, treatment, support services and reducing stigma.
Carnival of Care at the Waynesboro Area YMCA.
Franklin/Fulton Drug and Alcohol Program and community partners.
MH/IDD/EI Advisory Board Meets Today
The Franklin/Fulton County Mental Health, Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities and Early Intervention Advisory Board is scheduled to meet this afternoon at the Human Services Building, 425 Franklin Farm Lane in Chambersburg.
The meeting is open to the public. The county asks anyone interested in attending to contact the MH/IDD/EI office.
Meeting Details →Multiple Events Begin Tomorrow
Friday brings the Carnival of Care in Waynesboro, Gals Night Out on Main Street and the opening day of the Two Top Ruritan Steam & Gas Show near Mercersburg.
Franklin County Life’s Weekend Guide has additional Friday, Saturday and Sunday activities from around the county.
Open Weekend Guide →Carnival of Care Returns to the Waynesboro YMCA
Healthy Franklin County’s Carnival of Care is scheduled Friday from 3:30 to 7 p.m. The free event focuses on mental wellness, recovery, resilience and connecting residents with community resources.
Event Information →Gals Night Out 2: Magic on Main Street
Mainstreet Waynesboro’s Gals Night Out runs Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Main Street Park. The ticketed 21-and-over event includes botanical cocktails or mocktails, a mini market, an intention-candle activity and entertainment.
Event Details →Two Top Ruritan Steam & Gas Show Returns
The annual Two Top Ruritan Club Show runs Friday through Sunday at 12270 Two Top Road. The weekend includes truck and tractor pulls, music, a pedal pull, flea market vendors, food and other activities.
Two Top Information →The MH/IDD/EI Advisory Board meeting is the primary same-day public meeting on today’s county calendar. If a meaningful local development emerges, this Daily Brief can be updated without rebuilding the rest of the edition.
