Gettysburg's Greatest Winners Are Announced

More than 800 readers cast their votes in Celebrate Gettysburg's 2012 Gettysburg’s Greatest readers’ poll. Since 2007, Celebrate Gettysburg has given readers the opportunity to vote for their favorite people, establishments and services in Gettysburg and Adams County.

The first-place winners are as follows:

Hotel—Gettysburg Hotel

Breakfast—Lincoln Diner

Produce/Farm Market/Orchard—Hollabaugh Bros., Inc., Fruit Farm & Market

Coffeehouse—Ragged Edge Coffee House

Bank—ACNB

Family Restaurant—Gettysburg Family Restaurant

Festival/Special Event—Gettysburg Festival

Asian Restaurant—Ping's Cafe

Italian Restaurant—La Bella Italia

Mexican Restaurant—Montezuma Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant—Dobbin House

Fitness Center—YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County

Golf—The Links at Gettysburg

Pizza—Tommy's Pizza

Sandwiches—Tipton's Grill

Museum—Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center

Campground—Drummer Boy Camping Resort

Doctor—Dr. Adam Wasserman

Antiques—17 On the Square

Salon—Classic Cuts

Veterinary Practice—Confederate Woods Veterinary Hospital

Garden Center/Nursery—Agway

Gift Shop—True Friends Boutique

Romantic Dinner Spot—Dobbin House

Waiter/Waitress/Bartender—Anne Gallagher, Garryowen Irish Pub

Bed and Breakfast—The Brickhouse Inn Bed & Breakfast

Movie Theater—Gateway Theaters

A complete list of the second-place winners can be found in the July/August issue.  Thank you to all of our readers who participated in this year's Gettysburg's Greatest readers' poll.

Busy Weekend in Gettysburg...Check Out These Events

There are lots of activities taking place this weekend in Gettysburg and Adams County. Here's a rundown of the highlights:

May 17-19

The Great Country Show

East Berlin Area Community Center
401 North Ave., East Berlin

Americana dealers from six states offer early samplers, quilts, folk art, country furniture, paintings, textiles and books. Thursday, May 17, 5-8:30 p.m.; Friday, May 18, 1-7 p.m. and Saturday, May 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $. 717-259-9866. www.ebhpspa.org.

May 17-20

64th Semi-Annual Bluegrass Festival

Granite Hill Camping Resort
3340 Fairfield Rd., Gettysburg

Bluegrass tunes resound in Gettysburg during this popular four-day event. $. 717-642-8749. www.gettysburgbluegrass.com/festival.

May 19

Gettysburg Outdoor Antique Show

Carlisle, Chambersburg, Baltimore and York streets, downtown Gettysburg

The 45th Annual Gettysburg Spring Outdoor Antique Show is held rain or shine. More than 125 antique dealers offer high quality antiques and collectibles. The event is sponsored by The Gettysburg Area Retail Merchants Association. 7 a.m.-4 p.m. 717-253-5750. www.gettysburgretailmerchants.com.

Mamie Remembers Gettysburg

Eisenhower National Historic Site, Gettysburg

Join living historian Ruthmary McIlhenny as she performs her first person program as Mamie Eisenhower at the Eisenhower National Historic Site. The Victory Society will present a 1950s era fashion show. The Gettysburg Foundation will host a special High Tea for an added fee. Mamie Remembers Gettysburg is included in the admission charge to the site. $. 717-338-9114. www.nps.gov/eise.

May/June Issue Is Out!

The May/June issue of Celebrate Gettysburg is out! In this issue, we're focusing on weddings and home entertaining. Learn about the roles and responsibilities of the groom in the "Groom 101" feature story. Find out the best ways to host a fun summertime gathering in the story "Get Your Party On!" Plus, test your knowledge of Adams County and Gettysburg landmarks in the "Hidden Adams County" photo feature.

Pick up your copy today at our supporting advertisers in Gettysburg and Adams County or view the digital edition online.

Voting Begins for Gettysburg's Greatest

It's time to vote for your favorites in Celebrate Gettysburg's Gettysburg's Greatest Awards. This is your chance to vote for the establishments and services you think are the best in Adams County.

You can complete the paper ballot in our March/April issue (found on page 11) or you can fill out an online ballot at ballot.celebrategettysburg.com. Don't miss your opportunity to vote; the deadline for all ballot submissions is May 1. We'll publish the results in our July/August issue.

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a Day of Service

While many of you may be off from work today for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, are you planning on using today as a day of service?

This year, the YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County is using today, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, as a day of service. You can drop off items at the YWCA at 909 Fairfield Rd., Gettysburg, to fulfill wish lists for local nonprofits. This initiative is sponsored by the United Way of Adams County. You can view wish list requests on the YWCA's website.

Also this week, the Adams County chapter of Project Linus is meeting on Friday, January 20, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Fairfield Mennonite Church, 201 W. Main St., Fairfield. Project Linus members make blankets for children ages 0-18 who are seriously ill, traumatized or otherwise in need. Blankets are donated to Gettysburg Hospital and other agencies in the Adams County area. For more information, contact Priscilla Storrs at 717-642-6771.

Learn more about the MLK Day of Service.