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Location Codes
CG
   Chautauqua Grounds CP  Chautauqua Playground
 FH
   Mt. Gretna Fire Co. Hall or Parking Lot
 HC Heights Community Building 
 HP  Chautauqua Hall of Philosophy

 LB
  Mt. Gretna Community Library
 MC Methodist Church
 PH  Playhouse
TB  Campmeeting Tabernacle
 TC Tennis Courts or Men's Club Grounds

Organization Codes: 
ACN
  Arts Council
BBF  Bible Festival
CHA Chautauqua Association
CHP Chautauqua Summer Programs
CIC
  Cicada Festival
CMP  Campmeeting Association
 DBC  Duplicate Bridge Club
GMC
 Gretna Men’s Club
GTH  Gretna Theatre
HCA Heights Community Association
HIS Mt. Gretna Area Historical Society
LIB  Community Library
MAG  Music at Gretna
OAS  Outdoor Art Show
VFC  Volunteer Fire Company
WIN Gretna Winterites

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location Codes
CG
   Chautauqua Grounds CP  Chautauqua Playground
 FH
   Mt. Gretna Fire Co. Hall or Parking Lot
 HC Heights Community Building 
 HP  Chautauqua Hall of Philosophy

 LB
  Mt. Gretna Community Library
 MC Methodist Church
 PH  Playhouse
TB  Campmeeting Tabernacle
 TC Tennis Courts or Men's Club Grounds

Organization Codes: 
ACN
  Arts Council
BBF  Bible Festival
CHA Chautauqua Association
CHP Chautauqua Summer Programs
CIC
  Cicada Festival
CMP  Campmeeting Association
 DBC  Duplicate Bridge Club
GMC
 Gretna Men’s Club
GTH  Gretna Theatre
HCA Heights Community Association
HIS Mt. Gretna Area Historical Society
LIB  Community Library
MAG  Music at Gretna
OAS  Outdoor Art Show
VFC  Volunteer Fire Company
WIN Gretna Winterites

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location Codes
CG
   Chautauqua Grounds CP  Chautauqua Playground
 FH
   Mt. Gretna Fire Co. Hall or Parking Lot
 HC Heights Community Building 
 HP  Chautauqua Hall of Philosophy

 LB
  Mt. Gretna Community Library
 MC Methodist Church
 PH  Playhouse
TB  Campmeeting Tabernacle
 TC Tennis Courts or Men's Club Grounds

Organization Codes: 
ACN
  Arts Council
BBF  Bible Festival
CHA Chautauqua Association
CHP Chautauqua Summer Programs
CIC
  Cicada Festival
CMP  Campmeeting Association
 DBC  Duplicate Bridge Club
GMC
 Gretna Men’s Club
GTH  Gretna Theatre
HCA Heights Community Association
HIS Mt. Gretna Area Historical Society
LIB  Community Library
MAG  Music at Gretna
OAS  Outdoor Art Show
VFC  Volunteer Fire Company
WIN Gretna Winterites

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location Codes
CG
   Chautauqua Grounds CP  Chautauqua Playground
 FH
   Mt. Gretna Fire Co. Hall or Parking Lot
 HC Heights Community Building 
 HP  Chautauqua Hall of Philosophy

 LB
  Mt. Gretna Community Library
 MC Methodist Church
 PH  Playhouse
TB  Campmeeting Tabernacle
 TC Tennis Courts or Men's Club Grounds

Organization Codes: 
ACN
  Arts Council
BBF  Bible Festival
CHA Chautauqua Association
CHP Chautauqua Summer Programs
CIC
  Cicada Festival
CMP  Campmeeting Association
 DBC  Duplicate Bridge Club
GMC
 Gretna Men’s Club
GTH  Gretna Theatre
HCA Heights Community Association
HIS Mt. Gretna Area Historical Society
LIB  Community Library
MAG  Music at Gretna
OAS  Outdoor Art Show
VFC  Volunteer Fire Company
WIN Gretna Winterites

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location Codes
CG
   Chautauqua Grounds CP  Chautauqua Playground
 FH
   Mt. Gretna Fire Co. Hall or Parking Lot
 HC Heights Community Building 
 HP  Chautauqua Hall of Philosophy

 LB
  Mt. Gretna Community Library
 MC Methodist Church
 PH  Playhouse
TB  Campmeeting Tabernacle
 TC Tennis Courts or Men's Club Grounds

Organization Codes: 
ACN
  Arts Council
BBF  Bible Festival
CHA Chautauqua Association
CHP Chautauqua Summer Programs
CIC
  Cicada Festival
CMP  Campmeeting Association
 DBC  Duplicate Bridge Club
GMC
 Gretna Men’s Club
GTH  Gretna Theatre
HCA Heights Community Association
HIS Mt. Gretna Area Historical Society
LIB  Community Library
MAG  Music at Gretna
OAS  Outdoor Art Show
VFC  Volunteer Fire Company
WIN Gretna Winterites

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location Codes
CG
   Chautauqua Grounds CP  Chautauqua Playground
 FH
   Mt. Gretna Fire Co. Hall or Parking Lot
 HC Heights Community Building 
 HP  Chautauqua Hall of Philosophy

 LB
  Mt. Gretna Community Library
 MC Methodist Church
 PH  Playhouse
TB  Campmeeting Tabernacle
 TC Tennis Courts or Men's Club Grounds

Organization Codes: 
ACN
  Arts Council
BBF  Bible Festival
CHA Chautauqua Association
CHP Chautauqua Summer Programs
CIC
  Cicada Festival
CMP  Campmeeting Association
 DBC  Duplicate Bridge Club
GMC
 Gretna Men’s Club
GTH  Gretna Theatre
HCA Heights Community Association
HIS Mt. Gretna Area Historical Society
LIB  Community Library
MAG  Music at Gretna
OAS  Outdoor Art Show
VFC  Volunteer Fire Company
WIN Gretna Winterites

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location Codes
CG
   Chautauqua Grounds CP  Chautauqua Playground
 FH
   Mt. Gretna Fire Co. Hall or Parking Lot
 HC Heights Community Building 
 HP  Chautauqua Hall of Philosophy

 LB
  Mt. Gretna Community Library
 MC Methodist Church
 PH  Playhouse
TB  Campmeeting Tabernacle
 TC Tennis Courts or Men's Club Grounds

Organization Codes: 
ACN
  Arts Council
BBF  Bible Festival
CHA Chautauqua Association
CHP Chautauqua Summer Programs
CIC
  Cicada Festival
CMP  Campmeeting Association
 DBC  Duplicate Bridge Club
GMC
 Gretna Men’s Club
GTH  Gretna Theatre
HCA Heights Community Association
HIS Mt. Gretna Area Historical Society
LIB  Community Library
MAG  Music at Gretna
OAS  Outdoor Art Show
VFC  Volunteer Fire Company
WIN Gretna Winterites

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location Codes
CG
   Chautauqua Grounds CP  Chautauqua Playground
 FH
   Mt. Gretna Fire Co. Hall or Parking Lot
 HC Heights Community Building 
 HP  Chautauqua Hall of Philosophy

 LB
  Mt. Gretna Community Library
 MC Methodist Church
 PH  Playhouse
TB  Campmeeting Tabernacle
 TC Tennis Courts or Men's Club Grounds

Organization Codes: 
ACN
  Arts Council
BBF  Bible Festival
CHA Chautauqua Association
CHP Chautauqua Summer Programs
CIC
  Cicada Festival
CMP  Campmeeting Association
 DBC  Duplicate Bridge Club
GMC
 Gretna Men’s Club
GTH  Gretna Theatre
HCA Heights Community Association
HIS Mt. Gretna Area Historical Society
LIB  Community Library
MAG  Music at Gretna
OAS  Outdoor Art Show
VFC  Volunteer Fire Company
WIN Gretna Winterites

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location Codes
CG
   Chautauqua Grounds CP  Chautauqua Playground
 FH
   Mt. Gretna Fire Co. Hall or Parking Lot
 HC Heights Community Building 
 HP  Chautauqua Hall of Philosophy

 LB
  Mt. Gretna Community Library
 MC Methodist Church
 PH  Playhouse
TB  Campmeeting Tabernacle
 TC Tennis Courts or Men's Club Grounds

Organization Codes: 
ACN
  Arts Council
BBF  Bible Festival
CHA Chautauqua Association
CHP Chautauqua Summer Programs
CIC
  Cicada Festival
CMP  Campmeeting Association
 DBC  Duplicate Bridge Club
GMC
 Gretna Men’s Club
GTH  Gretna Theatre
HCA Heights Community Association
HIS Mt. Gretna Area Historical Society
LIB  Community Library
MAG  Music at Gretna
OAS  Outdoor Art Show
VFC  Volunteer Fire Company
WIN Gretna Winterites

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location Codes
CG
   Chautauqua Grounds CP  Chautauqua Playground
 FH
   Mt. Gretna Fire Co. Hall or Parking Lot
 HC Heights Community Building 
 HP  Chautauqua Hall of Philosophy

 LB
  Mt. Gretna Community Library
 MC Methodist Church
 PH  Playhouse
TB  Campmeeting Tabernacle
 TC Tennis Courts or Men's Club Grounds

Organization Codes: 
ACN
  Arts Council
BBF  Bible Festival
CHA Chautauqua Association
CHP Chautauqua Summer Programs
CIC
  Cicada Festival
CMP  Campmeeting Association
 DBC  Duplicate Bridge Club
GMC
 Gretna Men’s Club
GTH  Gretna Theatre
HCA Heights Community Association
HIS Mt. Gretna Area Historical Society
LIB  Community Library
MAG  Music at Gretna
OAS  Outdoor Art Show
VFC  Volunteer Fire Company
WIN Gretna Winterites

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location Codes
CG
   Chautauqua Grounds CP  Chautauqua Playground
 FH
   Mt. Gretna Fire Co. Hall or Parking Lot
 HC Heights Community Building 
 HP  Chautauqua Hall of Philosophy

 LB
  Mt. Gretna Community Library
 MC Methodist Church
 PH  Playhouse
TB  Campmeeting Tabernacle
 TC Tennis Courts or Men's Club Grounds

Organization Codes: 
ACN
  Arts Council
BBF  Bible Festival
CHA Chautauqua Association
CHP Chautauqua Summer Programs
CIC
  Cicada Festival
CMP  Campmeeting Association
 DBC  Duplicate Bridge Club
GMC
 Gretna Men’s Club
GTH  Gretna Theatre
HCA Heights Community Association
HIS Mt. Gretna Area Historical Society
LIB  Community Library
MAG  Music at Gretna
OAS  Outdoor Art Show
VFC  Volunteer Fire Company
WIN Gretna Winterites

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location Codes
CG
   Chautauqua Grounds CP  Chautauqua Playground
 FH
   Mt. Gretna Fire Co. Hall or Parking Lot
 HC Heights Community Building 
 HP  Chautauqua Hall of Philosophy

 LB
  Mt. Gretna Community Library
 MC Methodist Church
 PH  Playhouse
TB  Campmeeting Tabernacle
 TC Tennis Courts or Men's Club Grounds

Organization Codes: 
ACN
  Arts Council
BBF  Bible Festival
CHA Chautauqua Association
CHP Chautauqua Summer Programs
CIC
  Cicada Festival
CMP  Campmeeting Association
 DBC  Duplicate Bridge Club
GMC
 Gretna Men’s Club
GTH  Gretna Theatre
HCA Heights Community Association
HIS Mt. Gretna Area Historical Society
LIB  Community Library
MAG  Music at Gretna
OAS  Outdoor Art Show
VFC  Volunteer Fire Company
WIN Gretna Winterites

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location Codes
CG
   Chautauqua Grounds CP  Chautauqua Playground
 FH
   Mt. Gretna Fire Co. Hall or Parking Lot
 HC Heights Community Building 
 HP  Chautauqua Hall of Philosophy

 LB
  Mt. Gretna Community Library
 MC Methodist Church
 PH  Playhouse
TB  Campmeeting Tabernacle
 TC Tennis Courts or Men's Club Grounds

Organization Codes: 
ACN
  Arts Council
BBF  Bible Festival
CHA Chautauqua Association
CHP Chautauqua Summer Programs
CIC
  Cicada Festival
CMP  Campmeeting Association
 DBC  Duplicate Bridge Club
GMC
 Gretna Men’s Club
GTH  Gretna Theatre
HCA Heights Community Association
HIS Mt. Gretna Area Historical Society
LIB  Community Library
MAG  Music at Gretna
OAS  Outdoor Art Show
VFC  Volunteer Fire Company
WIN Gretna Winterites

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location Codes
CG
   Chautauqua Grounds CP  Chautauqua Playground
 FH
   Mt. Gretna Fire Co. Hall or Parking Lot
 HC Heights Community Building 
 HP  Chautauqua Hall of Philosophy

 LB
  Mt. Gretna Community Library
 MC Methodist Church
 PH  Playhouse
TB  Campmeeting Tabernacle
 TC Tennis Courts or Men's Club Grounds

Organization Codes: 
ACN
  Arts Council
BBF  Bible Festival
CHA Chautauqua Association
CHP Chautauqua Summer Programs
CIC
  Cicada Festival
CMP  Campmeeting Association
 DBC  Duplicate Bridge Club
GMC
 Gretna Men’s Club
GTH  Gretna Theatre
HCA Heights Community Association
HIS Mt. Gretna Area Historical Society
LIB  Community Library
MAG  Music at Gretna
OAS  Outdoor Art Show
VFC  Volunteer Fire Company
WIN Gretna Winterites

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location Codes
CG
   Chautauqua Grounds CP  Chautauqua Playground
 FH
   Mt. Gretna Fire Co. Hall or Parking Lot
 HC Heights Community Building 
 HP  Chautauqua Hall of Philosophy

 LB
  Mt. Gretna Community Library
 MC Methodist Church
 PH  Playhouse
TB  Campmeeting Tabernacle
 TC Tennis Courts or Men's Club Grounds

Organization Codes: 
ACN
  Arts Council
BBF  Bible Festival
CHA Chautauqua Association
CHP Chautauqua Summer Programs
CIC
  Cicada Festival
CMP  Campmeeting Association
 DBC  Duplicate Bridge Club
GMC
 Gretna Men’s Club
GTH  Gretna Theatre
HCA Heights Community Association
HIS Mt. Gretna Area Historical Society
LIB  Community Library
MAG  Music at Gretna
OAS  Outdoor Art Show
VFC  Volunteer Fire Company
WIN Gretna Winterites

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location Codes
CG
   Chautauqua Grounds CP  Chautauqua Playground
 FH
   Mt. Gretna Fire Co. Hall or Parking Lot
 HC Heights Community Building 
 HP  Chautauqua Hall of Philosophy

 LB
  Mt. Gretna Community Library
 MC Methodist Church
 PH  Playhouse
TB  Campmeeting Tabernacle
 TC Tennis Courts or Men's Club Grounds

Organization Codes: 
ACN
  Arts Council
BBF  Bible Festival
CHA Chautauqua Association
CHP Chautauqua Summer Programs
CIC
  Cicada Festival
CMP  Campmeeting Association
 DBC  Duplicate Bridge Club
GMC
 Gretna Men’s Club
GTH  Gretna Theatre
HCA Heights Community Association
HIS Mt. Gretna Area Historical Society
LIB  Community Library
MAG  Music at Gretna
OAS  Outdoor Art Show
VFC  Volunteer Fire Company
WIN Gretna Winterites

 

 

 


 

The Mount Gretna 2008 Calendar of Events is produced by the Mt. Gretna Arts Council, Inc.  Funds for producing the Calendar come from advertisements from our supporters, from funds raised during the Summer Premiere & Art Auction, and from generous, tax-deductible donations by Calendar recipients like yourself.
The Mount Gretna Arts Council is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, IRS #23-2469201.  A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999.  Registration does not imply endorsement.

Calendar Retail Value:  $10.00

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                              Mt. Gretna 2008 Summer Calendar of Events

Calendar Table of Contents

 

Arts Council Welcome

Introduction to Mount Gretna                                                                                 

Governing Bodies of Mt. Gretna                                                                             

 

Events                                                                                                                        

Events -- Listed by Date                                                                                            

Events -- Listed by Organization                                                                             

 

Community Directory                                                                

 

Calendar Credits & Information                                                                             

Calendar Cover Art Work Info                                                                                

                                                                                                                                       

 

Advertisements                                                                                                    

Ads for Arts and Performance Events                                                                    

Ads for Mt. Gretna Supporters                                                                                 

Ads for Local Area Supporters                                                                                

 

 

The Mount Gretna 2008 Calendar of Events is produced by the Mt. Gretna Arts Council, Inc.  Funds for producing the Calendar come from advertisements from our supporters, from funds raised during the Summer Premiere & Art Auction, and from generous, tax-deductible donations by Calendar recipients like yourself.

 

The Mount Gretna Arts Council is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, IRS #23-2469201.  A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999.  Registration does not imply endorsement.

 

Calendar Retail Value:  $10.00


 

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“President’s Message”

 


The Mt. Gretna Arts Council wishes you a happy summer and is pleased to present another edition of our popular “Calendar of Summer Events” for the 2008 season. Many thanks to the members of the Arts Council for all of their tireless efforts in this endeavor. Thanks to all the advertisers and sponsors including the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. Have a fun season.

 

 

                                                Thomas Clemens

                                                President

                                                Mt. Gretna Arts Council

 

 

Mt. Gretna Arts Council Board of Directors

 

Tom Clemens – President                                    Patty Gokey

Dale Grundon - VP                                              John Hambright

Leslie Hall Buchanan - Secretary                         Deborah Hurst

Cindy Myer – Treasurer                                      Jessica Kosoff

Janice Balmer                                                       Shirley Miller

Jeff Hurst                                                             Virginia Minnich

Ceylon Leitze                                                       Mike SHermanl

Jim Burchik                                                         Scott Zellers

Debbie Clemens                                                  

                                                                                                 

 

 

Introduction to Mount Gretna

 

Welcome!

 

If you are visiting Mt. Gretna for the first time, you will find a special community.  The architecture varies from turn-of-the-century cottages to beautiful modern homes.  The landscape is enchanting:  gentle hills, tree-lined roads and trails, a lake and stream.

Throughout the summer, cultural activities flourish.  Whether it’s art, music, theater, crafts, religion, or literature, Mt. Gretna has it! 

Despite its small geographic area, Mt. Gretna has five distinct areas with their own governing bodies:  Mt. Gretna Borough & Pennsylvania Chautauqua, Mt. Gretna Campmeeting Association, Mt. Gretna Heights, Conewago Hill, and Timber Hills.  There are also several independent organizations that provide summer activities and events. 

We hope you enjoy all that Mt. Gretna has to offer!

 

 

 

Pennsylvania Chautauqua

 

Since the Pennsylvania Chautauqua’s founding in 1892, its summer activities have been an integral part of Mount Gretna summers.  In keeping with its Mission to promote a program of the arts, religion, culture and recreation, the Pennsylvania Chautauqua offers a wide variety of summer activities; book reviews, art & craft lessons, Sunday worship services, lectures and presentations, organ recitals, musical concert, Outdoor Art Show, theatre, nature walks, and travelogues. The Cicada Festival is dedicated to providing family entertainment at family prices and much more! Summer in Mount Gretna is magic for young and old alike.

 

Borough of Mount Gretna

 

The Mount Gretna Borough is the municipal governing body covering the same

geographical area as the Pennsylvania Chautauqua.  The Borough provides civil services for homeowners in this area of Mount Gretna, plus some contracted services for other areas of Mount Gretna.  Responsibilities of the Borough include public streets, lighting, trash collection and recycling, leaf removal, police services, snow removal and public ordinances.  Borough maintenance personnel also provide a wide range of contracted services for the Chautauqua and for some other areas in the community. 

The Borough established the Water & Sewer Authority, a separate entity that is responsible for the maintenance and operation of the water and sewer systems, and for the sewage plant to the west of Mount Gretna.

 

Mt. Gretna Campmeeting Association

 

The Mt. Gretna Campmeeting Association originated in 1892 as a tent site in the Mt. Gretna pine forest, grouped around a central meeting area for summer religious services. Soon thereafter the tents were replaced by closely packed “gingerbread” style cottages, and the meeting area became the site for the Tabernacle – one of the two unique outdoor circular auditoriums built in Mt. Gretna during the late 1800s.

Today, many of the homes in the Campmeeting section of Mt. Gretna retain the heritage and appearance of the original cottages of a hundred years ago. The Tabernacle, the only remaining original auditorium structure in Mt. Gretna, continues to be the focal point for a variety of cultural and worship activities during the summer months.

Everyone is welcome to the Campmeeting, to participate in our activities and events, to worship, and to enjoy the beautiful surroundings under many of the same pine trees enjoyed by our summer visitors a hundred years ago!

 

Mt. Gretna Heights

 

Shortly after the turn of the century, Abraham Kauffman purchased a tract of land to the east of the Campmeeting Association.  He quickly established a considerable commercial-resort complex, including a general store (which included a bakery and an ice cream parlor), a three-story hotel, an icehouse, and a small mansion.  Today the Kauffman mansion is the Mt. Gretna Inn bed and breakfast.  Additional lands to the east were purchased and developed into residential cottages.  Today, the former “Kauffman Heights” residential area is known as “the Heights.”

 

Conewago Hill

 

In 1909 the majestic, five-story, 125 room, Conewago Hotel was built on the western slope overlooking Mt. Gretna’s Lake Conewago.  The hotel was impressive - a two-story kitchen, with an orchestra accompanied dining room; modern conveniences such as running hot and cold water in each room, electric and gas lights, and telephone service; chefs from New York; a grand open staircase in the lobby; pool rooms, billiard tables, and bowling alleys in the basement; and of course, a gorgeous view of the Lake from the spacious verandah.

 

Unfortunately, the stock market crash of October 1929, and the ensuing depression that lasted through World War II, led to the closing of the Conewago Hotel.  Today, the hotel grounds are now the site of the lovely Conewago Hills residential homes, and many of these homes enjoy that same gorgeous view of the Lake.

 

Timber Hills

 

North of the Mt. Gretna Conewago Lake is a tract of land once used by the Pennsylvania National Guard for summer military exercises, and for mobilization of Pennsylvania forces starting with the Spanish American War in 1898.  Today much of the grounds are the site for residential homes, and the Timbers Dinner Theater and Restaurant sits on the spot formerly occupied by the Commanding General of the 28th Division and his staff.

 

 

 

Governing Bodies of Mt. Gretna

 

 

Chautauqua Board of Managers

 

Peggy O’Neil - President                                 Earl Lenington

John Feather -1st V.P.                                      Fred Buch

Kathie Erdman-2nd V.P.                               Linda Bell

Kathy Snavely-Secretary                              Allan Feldman

Michael Bell –Treasurer                                 Jessica Kosoff

W.Barney Myer-Asst. Treasurer                   Nancy Smoyer

Larry Roush                                                     Carol Mayer            

Jack Anderson                                                 Keith Kilgore-Solicitor           

                                                                 Nancy Besch-Chancellor 

Mt. Gretna Borough Council

 

Charles Allwein - President                                                Michael Bell

John Hambright - Vice President                                      Dale Grundon

Linda Bell-Sec/Treasurer                                                   Virginia Minnich

William Care - Director of Public Works                         Keith  Kilgore- Solicitor

Joseph Shay- Mayor                                                    

 

 

Mt. Gretna Authority

 

W.Barney Myer –Chairman

Fred Seltzer- Vice- Chairman                                            Drew Allwein

Charles Allwein- General Manager                                  Edward Kosoff

Linda Bell –Sec/Treasurer                                                 Earl Lenington-Treasurer

William Care- Director of Public Works                          Keith Kilgore-Solicitor                                                                                       

 

 

Mt. Gretna Campmeeting Board of Managers

 

Jeff Hurst – President                                         Mike Allwein

George Resh- Vice-President                             Bruce Gettle

Stephanie Bost – Secretary                               Lynn Reisinger    

Jim Dwyer – Treasurer                                      James Campbell

Mervin Lentz – Superintendent                        Mary Blackburn                 

                                                               

                               

 

 

 

 

 

Mt. Gretna Heights Board of Directors

 

Max Hunsicker – President                        Mary Ann Steinhauer

Tom Harlan- V.P.                                       Rob Moran

Susan Wood– Secretary                             Kim Miller

Lorraine Harlan– Treasurer                       Frank Romonoski

Charlie Harris                                            Steve Kracke

 


 

Mt. Gretna 2008 Calendar of Events

 

Events Listed by Date

 

At the end of each event listing will be a pair of codes for the location of the event, and the sponsoring organization of the event.  For example:  “PH/MAG” would be an event at the Playhouse, by Music at/from Gretna.

 

IMPORTANT: The "Events by Date" section of the Calendar contains only a brief description of each event.  For more detailed information regarding a specific event, see the sponsoring organization's information in the "Events by Organization" section of the Calendar booklet.

 

Location Codes:  (two letters)

        CG              Chautauqua Grounds

        CP               Chautauqua Playground

        FH               Mt. Gretna Fire Co. Hall or Parking Lot

        HC              Heights Community Building

        HP               Chautauqua Hall of Philosophy

        LB               Mt. Gretna Community Library

        MC             Methodist Church

        PH               Playhouse

        TB               Campmeeting Tabernacle

        TC              Tennis Courts or Men's Club Grounds

 

Organization Codes:  (three letters)

        ACN           Arts Council

        BBF            Bible Festival

        CHA           Chautauqua Association

        CHP            Chautauqua Summer Programs

        CIC            Cicada Festival

        CMP           Campmeeting Association

        DBC           Duplicate Bridge Club

        GMC          Gretna Men’s Club

        GTH           Gretna Theatre

        HCA           Heights Community Association

        HIS             Mt. Gretna Area Historical Society

        LIB             Mt. Gretna Community Library

        MAG          Music at Gretna

        OAS            Outdoor Art Show

        VFC            Volunteer Fire Company

        WIN           Mt. Gretna Winterites


 

 

 

Saturday, May 24

8:00 am   Book Sale. Lebanon County Humane Society “Pay what you want-

  Take what you want book sale.” LIB.

8:00 am   Community Porch Sale.  CMP/CHP.

4:00 pm   Mt. Gretna Summer Premiere & Art Auction.

                Announcements of 2008 Summer Events, Reception.  $15.   HP/ACN

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

 

Sunday, May 25

8:30 am   Worship Service. MC

10:00 am Worship Service. MC

 

Friday, May 30

9:00 am   Mt. Gretna Bird Club. Contact: mtgretnabirdclub@hotmail.com.

3:00 pm   Mt. Gretna Art Gallery Open.  CG

 

Saturday, May 31

3:00 pm   Mt. Gretna Art Gallery Open.  CG

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June

 

Sunday, June 1

8:30 am    Worship Service. MC

10:00 am  Worship Service. MC

3:00 pm    Mt. Gretna Art Gallery Open.  CG

 

Monday, June 2

6:00 pm    Broom Making. Karl Gettle. Fee: $20. Limited to 12. Register by May 26. Call 964-1830. HP/CHP

 

Thursday, June 5

10:00 am   Duplicate Bridge.  Bring a partner and a sandwich.  Cost $3.   FH/DBC

2:00 pm    Play: The Man in Black-A Tribute to Johnny Cash. $22.   

                  PH/GTH

 8:00 pm   Play: The Man in Black-A Tribute to Johnny Cash. $32.

                  PH/GTH

 

Friday, June 6

9:00 am     Mt. Gretna Bird Club. Contact:mtgretnabirdclub@hotmail.com.

7:30 pm    Opening of the 117th Pennsylvania Chautauqua. Preserving the             Historic Character of Mt. Gretna Cottages. HP/CHP/HIS

8:00 pm   Play: The Man in Black-A Tribute to Johnny Cash. $32. PH/GTH

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