Last fall, GEARS held a mother/daughter paint night, and the event was so well received, the organization decided to host a similar event to celebrate Mother's Day.

Mother/Daughter Craft Night will take place at the GEARS Community Center, 70 S. Poplar St., Elizabethtown, on Friday, May 10, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Participants will complete a guided craft, led by the staff from Twisted Easel in Elizabethtown.

"People are invited to bring in pictures and Mod Podge them onto wood blocks that will spell out the word 'love,'" explained Erin Thomas, GEARS administrative assistant. "It will be a nice keepsake to take home with them."

Participants will also enjoy light refreshments and will have the opportunity to pose for pictures using fun props at a photo booth.

The program is appropriate for people of all ages, Thomas said, noting that most GEARS programs are focused on school-age children, but adult children attended with their parent at the fall event, and she encourages them to do so again this time around. "All are welcome," she said. A Mother's Day card-making station will be set up as well, providing entertainment for little ones who might finish the main craft early.

No craft prowess is required to enjoy the event, Thomas said. "Twisted Easel does a great job of leading the program and making sure everyone's on the same page," she said.

She also emphasized that although it's called a "mother/daughter" program, people are welcome to invite any adult mother figure in their life, whether it's an aunt, sister, grandmother or friend.

"This is a really unique way to celebrate Mother's Day," Thomas commented. "It's an activity to get you out in the community and help support a local business at the same time. It's really a great bonding event for mothers and daughters."

Registration for the Mother/Daughter Craft Night will close on Friday, May 3. Admission is per couple, and there are separate fees for Elizabethtown residents and nonresidents. For more information or to register, visit http://www.getintogears.org or call 717-367-0355.