Let's light up the Community this Holiday season!

The holiday season is all about community, creativity, and a little sparkle! This year, our towns delivered! The 43rd Annual Arthur G. Hooper Decorating Contest brought the streets of Elizabethtown, Lewis, and New Russia to life with festive lights, imaginative displays, and plenty of holiday cheer. This year, a few members of the Elizabethtown Social Center staff, Laurie, Shari and Emily hit the road to tour all the decorated homes. We turned up the christmas music & filled

Crafting Christmas Joy with Santa & Friends

There’s a special kind of magic in the air when December arrives, the kind that makes kids’ eyes light up with excitement and brings a warm smile to every grown-up’s face. This year, we’re turning that magic into a festive holiday party filled with fun, creativity, and plenty of Christmas cheer! On Saturday, December 13th , the Elizabethtown Social Center will transform into a festive wonderland straight from Santa’s Village. That’s right!! Santa and Mrs. Claus themselves a

Forest Shelter Building for Youth!

Who doesn’t love a fort? Our November event for children is shelter-building! (Teens and adults also welcome to come build) Fall is the time to get cozy under a home-made fort of leaves, sticks and everything else that can be found in our wild, wooded land down by the river. Lucy Misarski, a local outdoor education and wilderness guide, will lead youth in different styles of shelter building, as well as encouraging original designs. Leaf and Bark rubbing materials on hand to

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At the Elizabethtown Social Center,

our mission is to strengthen and support our community.

We strive to:

Create a welcoming space where individuals of all ages feel valued, included, and connected.
Offer a wide range of programs and events that inspire creativity, promote wellness, and encourage lifelong learning.
Provide meaningful opportunities for youth to grow, lead, and thrive through recreation, mentorship, and exploration.
Bring people together through arts, culture, sports, and shared community experiences.
Partner with local organizations and schools to maximize our impact and serve the evolving needs of our community.

We are committed to making the Elizabethtown Social Center a hub of connection, growth, and joy!

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The Elizabethtown Social Center enhances the lives of people in Elizabethtown and neighboring communities by connecting them to each other, to our natural resources and to cultural experiences that promote recreation and creative enrichment.

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