You're invited to get creative during a two-day event at Donegal High School. Crop and Craft will be held from 3 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 24, and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, in the high school cafeteria, 1025 Koser Road, Mount Joy. The event is an opportunity for crafters to work on their projects in a fun, relaxing environment, said Susan Heydt, who is organizing the event. Proceeds from the Crop and Craft will benefit scholarships to attend Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) competitions and Kiwanis Key Leader Camp.

"Scrapbookers, artists, fiber artists and crafters are invited to join in the fun of this time of camaraderie with others sharing similar hobbies," stated Heydt, who is the Key Club adviser at the high school. "There is plenty of space to spread out, and we have people who use the tables to lay out big fiber pieces they're working on."

Participants will be able to work on anything they bring with them, and members of Donegal's National Art Honor Society (NAHS) will host breakout sessions throughout the event, featuring demonstrations on a variety of art mediums.

"The breakout sessions are a good opportunity to learn about something maybe you haven't seen or heard of before," said senior Isabelle Morrison, president of the NAHS, who will run one of the sessions.

Senior Madison Arroyo, president of Donegal's Key Club, noted that students will help participants carry in supplies and get set up. She said she was surprised at how quiet the event was last time she attended. "Everyone is so focused on their projects," she noted. "It's just a relaxed, welcoming environment."

Members of FBLA are taking care of marketing the event, said freshman Abbie Waldron, club treasurer. "We're handling the advertising, and we made the registration form and we're tracking registration payments," she stated. FBLA members participate in competitions throughout the year, which will be funded using proceeds from the Crop and Craft. Freshman Sami Ankeny will compete in financial math in an upcoming event, and freshman Molly O'Brien will participate in a hospitality management competition later this month.

Heydt got the idea for Crop and Craft after hearing about a similar event organized annually by a sorority at Millersville University. Crop and Craft events were held in 2019 and 2020, and this year will mark the event's return after a two-year absence during the pandemic.

Pizza and salad will be served Friday night, and coffee will be available Saturday morning, along with soup and sandwiches for lunch. "The soups are awesome," Heydt said, noting that parents make and donate them, with additional food provided by local businesses.

Registration for Crop and Craft is available at https://tinyurl.com/y43e52rr. Participants may pay at the door if room is available, but Heydt recommends preregistration. In the event of snow, the Crop and Craft will be postponed to Friday, March 3, and Saturday, March 4.