GEARS will offer activities to the community. Unless otherwise noted, there is a per-person cost, with a discounted rate for residents. To register or for more information, visit http://www.getintogears.org or call 717-367-0355.

GEARS will accept registrations for the BEARS Youth Basketball Program for girls and boys in grades three to 10. Players will participate in practices and games from late November through the end of January. The participation levels are grades three and four, grades five and six, and grades seven to 10.

Draft day for boys in grades three and four will be Monday, Nov. 4, from 6 to 7 p.m. Draft day for boys in grades five and six will be Nov. 4 from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. Draft day for girls in grades three through six will be Wednesday, Nov. 6, from 6 to 7 p.m. All drafts will be held in the gym at Bear Creek School, 1459 Sheaffer Road, Elizabethtown.

Boys and girls in grades three and four will practice one day per week and play games on Saturdays. Those in grades five through 10 will practice two days per week and play games on Saturdays.

Separate fees have been set for those in third and fourth grades and for those in fifth through 10th grades.

In addition, GEARS is in need of volunteer coaches, referees and supervisors for the program. To express interest, email LeeEckert@GetintoGEARS.org or call the aforementioned number.

GEARS will hold the annual Elizabethtown Holiday Parade on Saturday, Dec. 7. The parade will step off at 4 p.m. and travel on Market Street from West Bainbridge Street to Winnemore Alley. The theme this year is "Holiday Characters." The parade is sponsored by Mars Wrigley.

To become a sponsor or participate in the parade, contact Karrie, program coordinator, at the aforementioned number or KarrieNorman@GetintoGEARS.org.

A Father/Son Laserdome Blast will take place on Thursday, Nov. 7, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Laserdome, 2050 Auction Road, Manheim. Boys may invite their father, grandfather, or uncle or a family friend that is at least 18. The event will include two 30-minute sessions of laser tag, unlimited rides, arcade games, and more. Light refreshments will be provided. There is a fee is per duo. The registration deadline is Thursday, Oct. 31.