5/1 - Relay for Life Planning Committee meeting held at the Monaghan Presbyterian Church beginning at 7 PM on Thursday, May 1st.

5/3 - York County Solid Waste Authority (YCSWA) has announced that the next Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program will take place on: Saturday, May 3, 2008 from 9AM to 1PM at Dover Township Municipal Building Parking Lot, 2480 W Canal Road, Dover, PA  17315. York County residents: Safely manage household hazardous waste by bringing it to the collection program.   Household hazardous waste includes any products from the home which are corrosive (drain cleaners or bleach), flammable (gasoline), reactive (chemistry kits) or toxic (pesticides).  Examples of Accepted Items: Thermometers containing mercury, liquid mercury, auto products (transmission and brake fluids, car batteries, antifreeze), rechargeable batteries--Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd), Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH), Lithium Ion (Li-ion), and Small Sealed Lead (Pb), driveway sealant, fluorescent light bulbs, gasoline and kerosene, herbicides, pesticides and insecticides, household cleaners (oven, drain, etc.), photographic and pool chemicals. Do Not Bring: Latex or oil-based paint.  Paint can be placed in your regular garbage for pick-up.  Seal the containers tightly to prevent spillage.  The Resource Recovery Center uses an air pollution control system to ensure safe processing. Also, no Aerosol Cans, Alkaline Batteries (AA's, AAA's, C's, D's, etc.), Explosives, Ammunition, Propane Tanks, Radioactive Waste or Used Motor Oil. Alkaline batteries may be disposed of in your regular garbage.

5/3 - Family Fun Night - Citizens' Hose Fire Co #1 is sponsoring a Family Fun Night on Saturday, May 3, 2008. Doors open at 4:00 PM. Meal served from 6:00-7:00 PM. Donation $3.00 or 2 for $5.00. Refreshments included.

5/3 - Adult Disco Dance Night - NYCSF is sponsoring an Adult Disco Dance Night on Saturday, May 3, 2008 from 7-9 PM at the Sports Learning Center. $15 per couple and includes refreshments and a memory picture. For more information call Michelle at 432-2079.

5/4 - SPIRIT FEST will be held at Monaghan Presbyterian Church on Gettysburg Pike, Dillsburg on Sunday May 4th at 7 p.m. Lynn Bennett will be the speaker. Friends and families welcomed!

5/9 - Youth Game Night -  NYCSF is sponsoring a Youth Game Night on Friday, May 9, 2008 from 6:30-9 PM at the Sports Learning Center for students in 2nd through 5th grades. Admission is $6 and includes refreshments (pizza and one soda). Additional snacks and sodas may be purchased. For more information call Michelle at 432-2079.

5/10 - The Mt. Airy UMC will have its 8th annual pancake breakfast and yard sale on May 10, 2008, from 7 AM until 1 PM, sponsored by the Junior Church. The breakfast will include pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee. The cost is $4.00 and will be served by the children and youth from the church. The church is located at 2020 Pinetown Road, Wellsville. Follow Route 177 to Pinchot State Park Office and turn onto Mt. Airy Road. Go to the end and make a left. The church is on the right. Signs will be posted. In addition to the yard sale, there will be baked goods and hot dogs available for sale. This event is rain or shine. All proceeds will go to the building fund.

5/13 - The final Team Captain meeting for the ACS Relay For Life of Dillsburg will be held Tuesday, May 13th., 7:00 pm at Bostic Field.  All team Captain's or a representative of the team should attend this meeting as tent sites and other instructions will be given out.  Don't forget to have your team members sell chances on the "HOPE" Quilt - sell Luminarias -  sell ads for the Program Booklet - invite Survivors to attend the Survivor  Celebration - invite Caregivers - support the Golf Tournament on May 30th and bid on the Sports Memorabilia.   If interested in forming a team,  e-mail Cindy at cagood@embarqmail.com. 

5/15 - CANCELED- FULBRIGHT SCHOLAR OF JAPANESE COMICS TELLS HOW GIRLS AS WELL AS BOYS GET LITERATE WITH THEM Dillsburg Library – May 15 –7 p.m. Allyson A.W.Lyga  teaches graduate courses in the graphic novel  at the University of Delaware and McDaniel College.  She’ll bring her book Graphic Novels in Your Media Center on May 15 at 7 p.m.to the Dillsburg Area Public Library, where  participants in her workshop will review a graphic novel and make concrete curricular connections to their own areas of responsibility.    This program concludes the series  COMICS FOM THE CLASSICS TO THE GRAPHIX, co-sponsored by the Northern York County School District and in line with the library’s designation as a “Community Resource for Lifelong Learning”.  The graphic novel is a form of visual storytelling that covers genres such fantasy, science, biography and history.  Maus and American Born Chinese are well-known, national-prize winning examples of the format.   As a Fulbright Memorial Fund Scholar in Japan, Ms. Lyga studied Japanese graphic novels, or manga, to see how the Japanese learned from and loved them. Allyson is a Board member of “Kids Love Comics,” which promotes child-safe comics for schools and libraries.  Her presentation at the Dillsburg Library will show how comics foster literacy, and model graphic-novel lessons connected to national and state standards. This offering earns teachers Act 48 credit and librarians CE hours.  It is supported by the Scott Derr family and Comprehensive Financial Associates.  Dillsburg Area Public Library is at 17 South Baltimore Street (Route 74) near the light.  Phone is 432-5613.

5/17 - Publick Tyme at Dill's Tavern on Saturday, May 17 from 9 AM to 4 PM. The annual gathering of historical period re-enactors, exhibitors and vendors presented by Northern York County Historical Preservation Society (NYCHAPS) returns o Dillsburg with some familiar and some new faces and programs. Please call 432-2720 (Book House) for more information or by clicking on this link.

5/17 - GFWC Dillsburg Woman's Club "Hidden Treasures" sale near the Maple Shade Barn on May 17th at the PickleFEst.

5/17 - PickleFest will be held on Saturday, May 17th at the corners of Greenbrier Lane and Harrisburg Pike. Events: Craft Fair from 8AM-3PM; 5k Run 9AM; 1 Mile Fun Run approx 9:45AM; Pickle Eating Contest 11AM; German Band 11:30AM-12:30PM; Pig Roast at Mapleshade Barn. For more information click on this link.

5/17 - Fun & Games Night - Franklintown Fire Company is sponsoring a Fun & Games Night on Saturday, May 17, 2008. Doors open at 4:00 PM. Meal served from 6:00-7:00 PM. Donation $3.00 or 2 for $5.00. No carry outs. Refreshments included. See a member for tickets.

5/17 - Middle School Dance - NYCSF is sponsoring a Middle School Dance Night on Saturday, May 17, 2008 from 7:00-9 PM at the Sports Learning Center for Middle School age students. Admission is $6 and includes refreshments (pizza and one soda). Additional snacks and sodas may be purchased. and a memory picture. For more information call Michelle at 432-2079.

5/18 - Longaberger Basket Bingo - NYCSF is sponsoring a Longaberger Basket Bingo on Sunday, May 18, 2008 at the Franklintown Fire Hall. Doors open at 12:30 PM. Bingo starts at 2 PM. at the Sports Learning Center for Middle School age students. Admission is $22 per person (includes lunch). There will be 20 games of bingo and door prizes. For more information call Michelle at 432-2079.

4/21 - The Student Center and NYCSF are offering a SUPPORT GROUP for Families & Friends of Military Personnel being held at the Franklintown Fire Hall, 107 S. Baltimore Street, Franklintown, PA 17323. The group will meets every 3rd Wednesday of every month. Time is from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. This support group is an opportunity to share the anxieties and issues that arise at home when a family member or friend is serving in the Armed Forces. For more information, call Michelle at 432-2079 Sponsored by NYCSF.

5/22 - Support Our Troops Candlelight Service Sponsored by NYCSF - Where:  Logan Park - When:  Thursday, May 22, 2008.  Event Starts at 7 p.m. This event is to honor military personnel who are serving or who have served in the United States Armed Services.  At this event NYCSF will be collecting items for care packages to be sent to our troops.  The following items are being requested:  gum, fruit chips, cookies, chips, pretzels, mints, candy, snack cakes, medicated powders, baby wipes, tooth care products, magazines, puzzle books,  pencils/pens, notebooks, and silly string.  When purchasing these items be sure to not purchase items that may melt.
If you have a friend or family member who has served or is currently serving in the military, please call Michelle (432-2079) with the name and branch of service to be honorably mentioned at the event.

5/23 - Free Family Film Series - NYCSF is sponsoring a Free Family Film Series Sunday, May 25, 2008 at the Citizens' Hose Fire Co Hall. Doors open at 1:30 PM. Movie starts at 2 PM. Popcorn, soda, hot dogs and candy are available for purchase. Check out their website www.northernyork.org for films being presented each month. Please note all movies are kid friendly. For more information call Michelle at 432-2079.