GEARS will offer activities to the community.

The Elizabethtown College men's basketball team will host a clinic on Thursday, Oct. 24, which is an early dismissal day, from 12:45 to 2:45 p.m. in the gym at Bear Creek School, 1459 Sheaffer Road, Elizabethtown. The program, for boys and girls in grades three to five, will include shooting, ball handling, passing, footwork, defense, rebounding, athleticism, and more.

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

There is a cost for these events, with a discounted rate for residents. To register or for more information, visit http://www.getintogears.org or call 717-367-0355.

In addition, GEARS will hold the annual Elizabethtown Holiday Parade on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 4 p.m., and the parade will travel on Market Street from West Bainbridge Street to Winnemore and Mechanics 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 Norman, program coordinator, at 717-367-0355 or KarrieNorman@GetintoGEARS.org.