Run for the Arts
April 2: Lace up your running shoes to support the arts during the sixth annual Capital 10-Miler, also known as the “Run for the Arts.” The race takes off from City Island in Harrisburg at 9 a.m., with the course winding through scenic areas along the Capital Greenbelt and the Susquehanna River. More information is at www.capital10-miler.com.
Monte Carlo Night
April 2: Play rounds of blackjack, craps, roulette and poker at Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School’s Monte Carlo Night at Radisson Penn Harris, Camp Hill, 6 p.m. Enjoy wine and beer, appetizers, dinner, dessert and a silent auction. Contact 717-232-9600, 717-234-3797 or amberry@hbgcathelem.org.
Bowl for Kids’ Sake
April 2-22: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region hosts “Bowl for Kids’ Sake” at area bowling alleys. For more details and a complete schedule that runs through May, visit capbigs.org.
Blood Donations
April 4-15: The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood during the month of April, which is National Volunteer Month. For a list of blood drive locations in the area, visit redcrossblood.org.
Leads Over Lunch
April 5: Mix and mingle with business leaders at this free lunch hosted by Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC at Dixon University Center, 2986 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit harrisburgregionalchamber.org.
Soil Basics
April 5, 12, 19: Penn State Extension will offer an introductory soils course at the Penn State Extension Cumberland County office, 310 Allen Rd., Carlisle, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Registration fee is $60 and includes course materials. For more details, visit extension.psu.edu.
Green Drinks
April 6: Green Drinks kicks off its monthly information gatherings at Zeroday Brewing Co., Harrisburg, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Green Drinks provides the opportunity to chat about sustainable, environmental and socially beneficial topics with like-minded folks. Harrisburg’s chapter meets every first Wednesday of the month. Visit neilbakshi.com or email greendrinkshbg@gmail.com.
Town Hall Meeting
April 6: State Sen. Rob Teplitz will host a town hall meeting focused on government reform in the Community Room at Hamilton Health Center, 110 S. 17th St., Harrisburg, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Teplitz will also hold office hours April 15, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at his district office at 46 Kline Village, Harrisburg. For more details, visit senatorteplitz.com.
World Culture Program
April 6: The World Culture Club of Central PA will present a free program, “Jewish Criminals and the American Dream” with Steven J. Wassner, professor and chief, Division of Pediatric Nephrology & Hypertension, at Penn State Hershey Medical Center, 500 University Dr., 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Visit worldcultureclubpa.org.
Astronomy Course
April 6: The Astronomical Society of Harrisburg will host a six-week “Introductory Observational Astronomy Course” Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at the society’s Naylor Observatory, 670 Observatory Dr., Lewisberry. For more details, visit astrohbg.org.
Art In The Wild
April 9: The Myth Makers will build a large-scale public art project as part of the opening festivities for Wildwood Park’s “Art In The Wild 2016,” 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The community is invited to participate. Bring plastic bags of all colors to tie onto the “Phoenix.” For more information, visit wildwoodlake.org.
Earth Day Cleanup
April 9: In honor of Earth Day, Wildwood Park invites you to help clean up its lake, streams and trails, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers will spearhead litter pickup and invasive plant pulling. Bring a water bottle. Snacks, tools and work gloves will be provided. Pre-registration is required. Visit wildwoodlake.org.
Local Lunch
April 9: Join Friends of Midtown at their monthly community lunch, which will be held at Crawdaddy’s, 1500 N. 6th St., Harrisburg, 12 to 2 p.m. Contact business@friendsofmidtown.org or visit friendsofmidtown.org.
Ned Smith Center Cabaret
April 9: Ned Smith Gallery at Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art, 176 Water Company Rd., Millersburg will host “A Gallery Cabaret: An Evening of Celebration and Song,” beginning at 7 p.m. Cost: $15 per person. Members can use coupons for $2 off admission. For more details, visit nedsmithcenter.org.
YAPA Book Con
April 9: Fredricksen Library, Mechanicsburg Mystery Bookshop and Cupboard Maker Books will host the Young Adult Literature Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill. The event features more than 20 authors, panel discussions, a writers workshop and book giveaways. For additional details, visit fredricksenlibrary.org.
Railway Society Banquet
April 9: Harrisburg Chapter, National Railway Historical Society’s Annual Banquet will be held at Blue Ridge Country Club, 3940 Linglestown Rd., Harrisburg, 7 p.m. The keynote speaker is Adam J. Lemarr, director of Intermodal Operations—East, Norfolk Southern Railway. Tickets: $25 per person. For more details, call 717-439-9744 or email sloan@auchincloss.com.
Open House Celebration
April 10: The John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion, 219 S. Front St., Harrisburg, will be open free to the public, 1 to 5 p.m., to kick off its 250th anniversary. During the event, a new exhibit on the mansion’s history will be unveiled and a presentation will be held on the construction and evolution of the mansion. Visit dauphincountyhistory.org.
Great Decisions 2016
April 11 and 25: Fredricksen Library will host “Great Decisions,” America’s largest world affairs discussion program, in which topics are chosen by Foreign Policy Association experts. Topics for April are “The United Nations” (April 11) and “Climate Change” (April 25). Cost is $10 per session. Visit fredricksenlibrary.org.
Midtown Cleanup
April 12: Friends of Midtown hosts the Great Midtown Litter Cleanup, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration for volunteers begins at 8:30 a.m. at 329 Harris St. Gloves, bags and water will be provided. Contact business@friendsofmidtown.org or visit friendsofmidtown.org.
End of Life Seminar Series
April 12: West Shore Chamber of Commerce will host the fourth seminar in a four-part series exploring elder estate planning, hospice care and funeral services at Bethany Village, Mechanicsburg, 6:30 to 9 p.m. This seminar will open with a light meal. Visit wschamber.org.
Lunch and Learn
April 13: The State Library of Pennsylvania, 607 South St., Harrisburg, will host a Lunch and Learn, Pennsylvania Authors Series, 12 to 1 p.m., with featured speaker Dr. William Miller, author of “The Politics of Prevailing.” For more information, call 783-5989 or email ellshenk@pa.gov.
3rd in The Burg
April 15: Enjoy the best of Harrisburg during 3rd in the Burg, the monthly arts and culture event at galleries, restaurants and art spaces throughout downtown and Midtown. Check out all the action at thirdintheburg.org.
Styling with the Sisters
April 17: The Sisters of Saint Joseph will host a spring afternoon fashion show and brunch at the Antique Automobile Club of America Museum in Hershey, 1 p.m. Tickets are $40, which includes museum admission. Visit ssjphila.org for more details.
Gardenfest
April 17: Hershey Gardens, 170 Hotel Rd., Hershey, hosts its annual free community day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Local organizations will offer information on various community and garden programs. For more information, visit hersheygardens.org.
Homeschoolers’ Day
April 19: Homeschool students and their parents are invited to learn about early Native American life at Fort Hunter Park, 5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Make pottery, furnish a wigwam, tour Fort Hunter Mansion and more. Admission is $5 for students and $3 for adults. Pre-register by calling 717-599-5751.
Rare Collection Open House
April 20: The State Library of Pennsylvania, 607 South St., Harrisburg, will host an open house in the Rare Collections Reading Room, ground floor, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3:30 to 5 p.m. View antique maps and hear stories behind these treasures of cartography. For more information, call 783-5969 or email ellshenk@pa.gov.
Business After Hours
April 21: Mingle with business professionals at this free networking event sponsored by the Harrisburg Regional Chamber and CREDC. This month, the event takes place at Brenner Nissan, 6271 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, 5 to 7 p.m. For more details, visit harrisburgregionalchamber.org.
Spring Book Sale
April 22-24: Fredricksen Library will host its Spring Book and Media Sale on April 22 from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., April 23 from 1 to 5 p.m. and April 24 from 1 to 4 p.m. Visit fredricksenlibrary.org.
Earth Day Festival
April 23: Mechanicsburg’s eighth annual Earth Day Festival will take place 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. along Market Street in the borough. The event features live music, locally grown food, vendors, exhibits, on-site animals and more. More information is at MechanicsburgEarthDay.com.
Networking Mixer
April 28: Join the West Shore Chamber and other local business professionals at the April Afternoon Networking Mixer, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Harrisburg Senators Baseball Club. The event is free and open to Chamber members. Potential members may attend up to three free Chamber events per year. For more information, visit wschamber.org.
Race Against Racism 5K
April 30: Take a run or walk along a 5K race route along Harrisburg’s 6th and 7th Street corridors to promote awareness of racism and injustice in our community and to support YWCA Greater Harrisburg’s racial justice programs, 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more details, visit ywcahbg.org.
Wetlands Festival
April 30: Celebrate Wildwood Park’s treasured wetlands with a day of free, fun and educational activities, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy live music, special wildlife exhibits, displays, used nature book sale, as well as local and regional environmental organizations. Visit wildwoodlake.org.
