ShopLocalBuyLocal get a face-lift

Troy had some free time last night, so our newest project received some love. ShopLocalBuyLocal.com received a face-lift with a brand new logo, and overall new design. We have some other tricks up our sleeve for the site and organization, so be sure to become a member (businesses pay only $1 month, while consumers are free) and check everything out.


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Upcoming local events

January 28-31
IceFest
Downtown Chambersburg

This much-anticipated winter festival features
live ice carving and amazing ice sculptures, food vendors, extended business hours, a chili cookoff, fireworks on Saturday and so much more. IceFest’s main attraction, live ice carving, begins on Thursday at 5 p.m. and continues on Friday from 5-8 p.m. Carvers use chainsaws, propane torches and hand tools to turn blocks of ice into an array of artistic sparkling masterpieces. A special fireworks display will be featured Saturday at 6:30 p.m. from the Southgate Mall. New to IceFest activities this year: a 40-foot ice slide! www.icefestpa.com info@icefestpa.com

January 31-February 28
Cooking with Executive Chef George T. Keeney
The Links at Gettysburg
601 Mason-Dixon Rd., Gettysburg

In this eclectic cooking class, you’ll create tempting hors d’oeuvres, intriguing party foods, breakfast and brunch classics, New Orleans favorites and Asian foods. The class will be taught by George T. Keeney, executive chef of The Links, Sunday evenings from 6-8 p.m. No class on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 7. $. 717-334-5006. www.adamsarts.org

February 5
Book signing with Author Matt Pinsker
The David Wills House, 8 Lincoln Square, Gettysburg
An admission fee will be charged. 866-486-5735. www.davidwillshouse.org

Big News!

Everyone at Celebrate Gettysburg has been a bit stressed out lately—but the good, exciting stress. We have joined forces with our printer—locally owned Graphcom Inc, we have started a new creative agency—Graphcom Creative, specializing in all things print and web, partnered with ShopLocalBuyLocal.com founder Jeremy Schaffner and we have opened a second location in Gettysburg—which now serves a growing team of designers, web developers and of course our talented editor Jaime and fabulous sales executive Terrie. And all of this happened in a span of 1 month!

Here are a few pictures from our new location which includes the outside of the building, the three-story fire pole which is the centerpiece of two offices, our ingenious coffee station, an interior shot of the main area, my unorganized desk and the view from our roof deck, overlooking the Gettysburg Airport. Definitely the best creative environment that anyone could ask for!

New Offices

Celebrate Gettysburg has lots of exciting news to announce next week. To peek your interest, here is a beautiful image of a sunset taken at our new, second location offices, on the Chambersburg Road in Gettysburg.

The Wall That Heals

Gettysburg College is the current location for the traveling exhibit, The Wall That Heals, a half-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. This is the only stop in Central PA this fall.

A traveling museum and information center can also be found at the exhibit. The museum chronicles the Vietnam War era and the unique healing power of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, while the information center serves as a venue for people to learn about friends and loved ones lost in the war.

Of course the entire display is moving, but I took a few shots that I thought were particularly striking.

Gettysburg Wine and Music Festival

Terrie (our advertising and marketing director) and I, with some help from Troy (co-publisher and my husband) worked our booth at this year's Gettysburg Wine and Music Festival.

We had a wonderful time despite the very soggy grounds on Saturday and were able to meet hundreds of new readers, current subscribers and advertisers. Our "lounge" was a hit, and remained completely full all weekend. Sometimes it was standing room only!

Enjoy the photos from the event!

Upcoming local events

Be sure to check out these local events:

September 4
Hauser After Hours— Lively jazz, blues and funk

Hauser Estate Winery
410 Cashtown Rd., Biglerville
Free live music by The Reese Project. Catered food available for purchase. 5-8 p.m. 717-334-4888. www.hauserestate.com.

September 12
35th Annual East Berlin Colonial Day

This 18th century town’s National Historic District will be lined with juried vendors of traditional handmade wares including redware, forged iron, baskets, woodenware, scherenschnitte, rag and hooked rugs, floorcloths, toleware, copper and tin items, a great selection of pottery and much more. Lively entertainment, great food, demonstrations. Sponsored by the East Berlin Historical Preservation Society. Rain or shine. No pets. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission. 717-259-0822. www.ebhpspa.org.

September 13
Gettysburg Chamber Orchestra Concert

Seminary Chapel 147 Seminary Ridge, Gettysburg
The concert will feature the 15-year-old violin winner of the Johansen International Competition, from Seoul, Korea, performing Vivaldi’s Seasons. Other works by Shostakovich and Barber. Sponsored by Music, Gettysburg! 4 p.m. Free. 717-334-5508.