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Chamber
CHATTER
6 West Strawberry Avenue, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
In This Issue:
www.mechanicsburgchamber.org
CHAMBER EVENTS
Member Spotlight: Gary Adkisson, The
Sentinel..........................................................3
Chamber hosts Night Out with Hershey
Bears..............................................................4
AllBetterCare Urgent Care Center has broken
ground on a new Harrisburg location.........4
Member News, Events & more!
Mechanicsburg Chamber Will
Hold Election for Board of
Directors at January Meeting
If you are interested in serving on the Board
of Directors for the Mechanicsburg Chamber
of Commerce, click here to review job description, nomination policies, procedures and application.
We are accepting applications!
(717) 796-0811
11.12.15
November
13 - Ribbon Cutting at Fleet Feet Sports, 6416 Carlisle
Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050. 3:00 PM.
17 - After-Hours Mixer. at Centric Bank, 6480 Carlisle Pike,
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Free event.
27 - Annual Community Tree Lighting at 2 East Main
Street in front of PNC Bank in Downtown Mechanicsburg. Program begins at 5:15 with lighting at 5:30 PM.
Holiday music, shopping and more!
December
8 - Business Women’s Networking Luncheon at H2L
Studio, 2151 Fisher Rd, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. 11:30
AM - 1:00 PM. FREE for members. $10 for non-members.
15 - After-Hours Mixer featuring “A Taste of the
Chamber” at Hampton Inn, 4950 Ritter Rd, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Free event.
31 - New Year’s Eve Wrench Drop on East Main Street,
Downtown Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. Join us for music
and lots of fun as we countdown to the New Year! 10:30
PM - 12:30 AM.
For a full calendar of chamber and member events,
visit www.mechanicsburgchamber.org/events.php
Mechanicsburg Chamber
Collecting Toys
New, unwrapped toys, as well as batteries, will be accepted through December 15 at the Chamber office. Donations
may also be brought to any Chamber function leading through 12/15. If pick-up is preferred, please contact the office.
The Mechanicsburg Chamber is committed to helping the Marines deliver a message of hope to those less fortunate!
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The Mechanicsburg Chamber of Commerce presents:
After-Hours Mixer
Tuesday, November 17
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Hosted by:
Centric Bank
6480 Carlisle Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
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Enjoy networking with fellow business professionals, refreshments,
and a chance to win a door prize!
Feel free to bring a friend or business associate and introduce them to the Chamber & our Host!
RSVPing is easy, simply email [email protected], RSVP online, or call 717-796-0811
Member
Mechanicsburg’s Annual Community
TREE LIGHTING
Friday, November 27 | 5:30 p.m.
Downtown Mechanicsburg Corner of Main & Market Streets
Enjoy music, FREE hot cocoa, and caroling led by
Mechanicsburg Brethren in Christ Church
beginning at 5:15 p.m.
FREE post-ceremony festivities at
Myers-Buhrig Funeral Home & Crematory,
37 E. Main Street :
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Visit with Santa Claus
Live musical performance
Balloon Twisting by Top Nozzle
Refreshments
Visit our downtown merchants for
Black Friday Shopping!
Many will have extended hours
and specials!
FREE PARKING:
Myers-Buhrig Funeral Home & Crematory
37 E. Main Street, Mechanicsburg
Event Sponsors:
Borough of Mechanicsburg
Boy Scout Troop #283
GIANT Food Stores
Mechanicsburg Brethren in Christ Church
Myers-Buhrig Funeral Home and Crematory
PNC Bank
Sam’s Club
SPOTLIGHT
The Sentinel
Q&As with Gary Adkisson, Publisher
What is your business?
specialty publications
The Sentinel - Newspaper and
What makes your company unique or different from your
competition? Cumberland County focus with emphasis on
central and western areas of the county
How are you moving your company forward? We’re
developing new reader oriented products such as the business journal. We also plan to launch a Cumberland County
focused lifestyle magazine.
How did you end up in your current line of work? I began
working for the Tennessean while a college student. I enjoyed
it and continued post-college.
If you could give an aspiring entrepreneur one piece of
advice, what would it be? Build a network of support within
the business community and Chamber.
What makes you most proud of your company? Having the foresight to shift toward digital news, but not abandon
print.
What is the most challenging part of your job? Staying
abreast of all the things happening in our coverage area so
we may make the best decisions on what to cover [and] what
matters most.
What was the most unique job you have held? I worked
for a farm implement store. I set up new equipment for farmers and delivered them to the farm. Driving a combine over a
2-lane bridge was always challenging.
Tell us something about yourself that others may not
know.
My wife and I are avid cyclists. We ride a tandem and participate in rides all over the U.S.
The Sentinel
457 E. North Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-2611
www.cumberlink.com
Bring your family + friends
and join us for a night with the
Hershey Bears !
vs.
Sunday, December 6, 2015
5:00 p.m.
GIANT Center, 550 W. Hersheypark Dr., Hershey, PA
Discount Ticket price: $17.50
($3.50 savings from gate price!)
Teddy Bear Toss Night
sponsored by Chamber Member, WGAL 8
You are encouraged to bring
a new teddy bear to toss onto the ice
when the Bears score their first goal.
AllBetterCare Urgent Care Center
has broken ground
on a new Harrisburg location
AllBetterCare Urgent Care Center is pleased to announce the opening of its third Urgent Care center in
Central Pennsylvania. Construction is currently under
way at 2323 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA.
The official first day of patient care is planned for midMarch 2016. The center hours will be 8am-8pm 7
days a week with no appointment ever needed.
Dr. Gregory Smolin, AllBetterCare CEO remarked,
“Our mission to Provide an Extraordinary Patient Experience has resonated with patients seeking friendly,
easy to access high quality medical care. Over 65,000
central Pennsylvanians have utilized our services on
the West Shore and in Carlisle. We are delighted to be
able to expand our 5-star service to the east shore”.
Construction of the new facility is in partnership with
Laughner Patel Developers, LLC and Pyramid Construction Services, Inc. The brand new Linglestown
Road center in Harrisburg will provide the same clean
and comfortable facilities that area residents have
become familiar with. The new clinic is conveniently
located directly across from Giant and is next to the
new Little Learners’ Child Development Center.
Tickets are limited!
Available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Section 207 (center ice)
Cash or check accepted.
Contact the Chamber to reserve yours today!
Check out a clip from 2013’s Teddy Bear Toss:
Fan View
(717) 796-0811 | [email protected]
The Downtown Mechanicsburg
Partnership is sponsoring a
Downtown Clean-up Day on
Saturday, November 14th.
Everyone is invited to help out.
Join us at the Welcome to
Mechanicsburg sign located
near Hellenic Kouzina on
East Main Street at 10 AM
You are Invited….
Holiday Open House at Brittle Bark
Friday, November 13th
Saturday, November 14th
10am – 8pm
10am – 3pm
Begin the Holiday Season at Brittle Bark on November 13th and 14th
as we
showcase our lovely and unique made in Mechanicsburg gifts!
Tempting snacks and sweets especially prepared for this special event will be
served throughout the day featuring:
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Appetizers made using herbs and spices from the Rosemary House.
Handmade Wine Truffles made using Larsen Meadworks unique
artisan wine. They will be our new neighbor at 35 West Main Street
and we will make the truffles and sample one of their wines from 58pm Friday night.
Cooking With Brittle Bark: Home entertaining appetizer, salad
and desert ideas made using a selection of different varieties of brittle
and chocolate.
Door prizes throughout the day (enter when you come but you do not have to
be present to win) as well as a special prize with each purchase will make this a
great time for all.
Our holiday gift discount program offers special incentives as well:
5% off orders
10% off orders
15% off orders
$500 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 & Up
(Discounts on Merchandise only. Cannot be
combined with other discounts or promotions.)
Conveniently located at 33 West Main Street next to Ritter's Hardware store in
downtown Mechanicsburg, there is free on-street parking too! Stop in and see
all the beautiful gifts and stocking stuffers. Remember we ship nationwide we'd be happy to make your gift-giving simple this year.
Come experience this one-of-a-kind destination for local - fresh - handmade
and absolutely delicious!
Happy Holidays!
Vonny, Diane, Nina & Sue
Please join us
for a special
open house
with
Paint &
Create
November 12
6 – 8 p.m.
MECHANICSBURG
MUSEUM
November 14 - January 16
Rudolf Rides the Rails
Free family fun for children of all ages! Visit
our Lionel train layout with push-button
operated buildings! See our new Rudolf
Village layout! See vintage toys, dolls, and
much more!
December 4
Gingerbread House Contest
Entries on display in the Passenger Station
December 9 - December 19
December 5
Candlelight Walking Tour
~2 hour evening tours of Mechanicsburg’s 1887 Passenger Station, 1886 Stationmasters House, 1886 Freight Station, 1825
Union Church, 1801 Frankenberger Tavern, and 1920s feeling
Eckels Drugstore, all decorated for the season.
~Costumed characters and refreshments, including tables by
the fire in the Frankenberger Tavern
~Tours leave every half hour from 4:30 - 7:30 PM
~Reservations required. Contact Steve Zimmerman at 717 697
0177
Ages 10 - adult: $15; Ages 3 - 9: $5; Ages 2 & under: free
The Mechanicsburg Museum Association
2 W. Strawberry Avenue, Mechanicsburg
717-697-6088
Hours: Wed. - Sat. Noon - 3p.m.
For more details on events,
visit www.mechanicsburgmuseum.org
Seminar Center presents
Neil Delisanti
from tHe CUmBerLAND CoUNty offiCe
of VeterANs AffAirs
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18th @ 10:00 AM
VeterANs iNformAtioN sessioN
for Vets & their Spouses
CALL 386-5103
1034 HARRISBURG PIKE CARLISLE, PA 17013 • ComfortKeepers.com
To view other job openings at
member businesses, click here.
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Sharing & Demonstrations
D onstrations
of Holiday Ideas
Thursday, November 19th
6:30 PM-9:30 PM
Featuring
• Scarf Tying Demonstration by Deb of Leaf of Eve
• Healthy Cooking for the Holidays by Fern Wilson, Health Coach
• Skyping & Facetime by Marlaina Boone of Comfort Keepers
• Cardmaking 101 by Sandy Burt
• Gift Wrapping Techniques by Melissa Ocker of Tree Top Nursery
• How to Stay Calm During the Holidays by Linda Garah-Applegate
of Divine Wellness
• Making Time For Yourself Over the Holidays by Nancy Bittinger of
Carlisle Bowenwork
• Simple Holiday Beauty Tips by Patti Horst of Beauty By Patti
Join us on Transitions at
Claremont for a cooking demonstration and sampling.
RSVP by November 11th to Helen T. Schultz
Phone :717-243-2031 Cell: 717-448-9568
CLAREMONT NURSING AND REHAB CENTER 1000 CLAREMONT ROAD CARLISLE PA 17013
for more iNfo
pLeAse CALL mAryANNe At
717-386-5103
open to the public
1034 HARRISBURG PIKE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
ComfortKeepers.com
JAZZ ME
BA N D
Public Performances:
November
12 – Spring Gate Winery, Devonshire Road,
Harrisburg…Kirk solo time 6 – 8
13 – Accomac Inn , 6330 River Drive, York just
off Wrightsville exit of Route 30 (Jazz Me Trio)
6-9. Call 717-252-1521 for more information
and reservations.
14 – Pete’s Olde Towne Bar & Grille on Market
St. in New Cumberland 8:00-11:00 (Dupree’s
60th Birthday also Landon’s, Ashley’s and
Heather’s too!) Kirk & Dave Acoustic Performance.
18 – The Village at Sprenkle Drive, York 6:30 – 8
19 – The New Rocks Lounge @ C&D Bar&Grill,
on York Road, New Oxford… Kirk solo acoustic
performance 6-9. Call 717-479-5369 for reservations or more information.
20- Range End Fall Ball Dance… 7:30-10:30.
Lotsa room for dancing in the ballroom…special menu for the event. Call 717-432-4114 for
more information and/or reservations (NO
Cover Charge)
Friends 35th Anniversary Celebration
21 – Hotel Hershey Iberian Lounge Jazz Me
Trio 8-11
For complete up-to-date
schedule, information,
and photos go to
www.jazzmeband.com
Join us on Saturday, November 21, to celebrate the Friends of the Joseph T. Simpson Public Library’s 35th Anniversary with the music of
Pentagon! This event will be held at the Appalachian Harley Davidson
Showroom in Mechanicsburg and tickets are $35.00 per person. Tickets are available for purchase at Simpson Library, or purchase tickets
online. Purchasing eight tickets reserves a full table. Special thanks to
our presenting sponsor, PinnacleHealth and site sponsor Appalachian
Harley Davidson.
Bookings: call Kirk at 717-979-0341 or
E-mail [email protected]
The Jazz Me Band is sponsored annually by:
FARNHAM INSURANCE AGENCY,
MEMBERS 1st FCU, KEISER’S AUTOMOTIVE,
TIMBERVIEW VETERINARY HOSPITAL &
LANDON WISE PHOTOGRAPHY
When: Where: Details: Saturday, November 21, 2015, from 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Appalachian Harley Davidson Showroom
6695 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA
Tickets are $35.00 per person and include heavy hors d’oeuvres, snacks, desserts, beer, wine and sodas.
More information
Cumberland County
1 Alexandra Ct, Carlisle, Pa 17015
Phone: 717-243-4431
Email: [email protected]
P A CareerLink® Cumberland County
will be hosting an Informational
Recruiting Event for
Advanced Manufacturing
Mark your calendars for
Tuesday, November 17th
9:30 AM - 12:00 Noon.
Cumberland County Pennsylvania is home to 189 manufacturing companies
who collectively employ over 8,000 employees with life sustaining wages.
Many are expanding and looking for new employees. Come meet eight of
Cumberland County’s manufacturers on November 17th!
Some of the participating employers include:
Ames True Temper in Camp Hill/Carlisle produces lawn and garden tools.
Brother & Sister Food Services in Camp Hill produce meat products.
Carlisle Syntec in Carlisle produces Rubber Roofing products.
Dairy Farmers of America in Mechanicsburg produces Frappuccino’s.
Land O’ Lakes in Camp Hill produces Horse Feed.
Land O’ Lakes near Mt. Holly Springs produces Butter.
Pfizer Inc., in Carlisle produces Sports Drinks.
PPG Industries Inc., Near Mt Holly Springs produces glass products.
Auxiliary Aids & Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Program.
COOKIES WITH
MRS. CLAUS
Holiday Shopping
Saturday, December 5, 2015
Tuesday, December 1
Open House
9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Upper Allen Twp. Building
100 Gettysburg Pike
Donation:
$5.00 Children Under 12
2:00 - 8:00 pm
Come complete your holiday shopping with
this one-stop-shop of various vendors!
Handmade jewelry, home-based businesses
and more!
$2.00 Adults
Questions? Call Linda at 608-7519
Proceeds Benefit:
Rhona W. Ellis Memorial
Scholarship
Mechanicsburg Crafter’s Retreat
304 W. Main St.
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
For information or tickets
contact: Karen at [email protected]
Sponsored by: Upper Allen Woman’s Club Foundation
Asma Gifts
115 W. Main St. Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
795-1939
WEBKINZ
Large selection of Melissa & Doug items
Avanti, Blue Mountain Arts and Tree-Free Cards 10% Off
Large selection of other greeting cards 50% off and .50 each
Showcase for “Heritage Lace” Doilies and Curtains
Sterling Silver Jewelry & much MORE
Incense Sticks and Cones 20/$1, Fragrant Oils and Accessories
Bring this flyer and receive 20% off any one regular priced item
Gift Certificates are available.
We accept major credit cards.