"We have the best chicken barbecue around," said Mount Joy Chamber of Commerce executive director Ashley Zell, describing the Chamber's fundraiser. "How can you go wrong when it includes a whoopie pie?"

The Chamber will hold its chicken barbecue on Saturday, Aug. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the back parking lot of Milanof-Schock Library, 1184 Anderson Ferry Road, Mount Joy. Prepurchased meals must be picked up by 1 p.m.

The meal will include a half-chicken, a baked potato, applesauce, a roll, butter, a whoopie pie and a drink. There will also be an option to purchase a half-chicken and drink only.

"The delicious chicken is from locally famous Chamber member Peters' Barbecue," Zell noted.

Money raised through the barbecue will be used to support Chamber programs and initiatives. "This is the Mount Joy Chamber's major fundraiser," Zell remarked, noting that proceeds support the operating costs of the Chamber and Visitor's Center as well as funding seven annual scholarships for local students. The Chamber also hosts a variety of community events throughout the year, including the Music in Memorial Park concert series and visits with Santa.

Zell noted that the chicken barbecue requires the support of the community, including major sponsor and Diamond member Giant Food Stores Mount Joy. Gold Level sponsors are Engle Printing & Publishing Co., Inc; Silver Oak Securities; Thru-It-All Body Shop Inc; White, Rudy; and Whitmoyer Auto Group. A full list of sponsors may be found on the Chamber's website or Facebook page.

"We would also like to say a big thank you to the Milanof-Schock Library for allowing us to have our barbecue in their parking lot every year," Zell remarked.

Chicken barbecue tickets are available at JB Hostetter & Sons, 1225 W. Main St., Mount Joy; the Milanof-Schock Library; and the Chamber office, 62 E. Main St., Mount Joy. There is no deadline to purchase tickets, but Zell recommended purchasing early in case the event sells out.

For more information, visit the Chamber's website at https://mountjoychamber.com or search for "Mount Joy Chamber of Commerce" on Facebook.