Harrisburg Mayoral Debate
Oct. 3: Join community group Harrisburg Hope as it hosts a forum and debate among candidates running for city mayor. The event begins at 6 p.m. at the Cooper Student Center on HACC’s main campus in Harrisburg. More information is at www.harrisburghope.com.
2013 Expo and Design Awards
Oct. 3: This year, the Central Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, alongside Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, will host the annual day-long conference and expo on the HU campus. The event will include vendor exhibitions, a social hour, speakers, education sessions and the design awards presentation. For information, visit www.aiacentralpa.org.
Benefit for the PA Hallowed Ground Project
Oct. 3: Visit Midtown Scholar Bookstore as the Spiritual Messengers play authentic gospel music to support the work of PA Hallowed Ground, a project to conserve, interpret and honor burial sites of Pennsylvania’s United States Colored Troops (USCT). The benefit will begin at 7:30 p.m. Sponsorships are available at the $25, $50 and $100 levels.
Blue & Gray Gala
Oct. 3: A food and beverage journey through the states will be the theme at this year’s National Civil War Museum’s Blue & Gray Gala. Throughout the museum galleries, there will be featured a food based on a state theme. The event begins at 6 p.m. and tickets are $75 per person including all food and beverage. Visit www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org.
Appalachian Audubon Birdseed and Feeder Sale
Oct. 4-5: Support the wild birds in your neighborhood through participating in the Appalachian Audubon Society’s birdseed and feeder sale located at the Camp Hill Shopping Center. Sales will be held Oct. 4, 3 to 8 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds will support the society’s education and conservation programs. For more information, visit www.appalachianaudubon.org
20th Annual Wildlife Art Auction Exhibit
Oct. 5: Art connoisseurs are welcome to gather at the Ned Smith Center in Millersburg for a chance to own original artwork by some of Pennsylvania’s great artists. The catalog of work is currently available online, and the auction will be held Oct. 5. For more information and the auction catalog visit www.nedsmithcenter.org.
Cornwall Manor Society Fall Festival
Oct. 5: Pancake breakfast, crafts, ice cream sundaes, silent auction and fall mums are only a few of the attractions at the Cornwall Manor’s Fall Festival in Cornwall. There will also be pumpkin picking and scarecrow making, good food and walking tours. The festivities kick off at 8 a.m. and will conclude at 1 p.m. All proceeds benefit the programs of the Cornwall Manor Society. Visit www.cornwallmanor.org.
Fight for Air Walk
Oct. 5: Walk with the American Lung Association in the annual Fight for Air Walk. The walk will begin at John Rudy Park in York. The event will also include various activities and a picnic. Participants are encouraged to raise at least $100 to support the association’s advocacy and research programs. For more information, visit www.lunginfo.org/yorkwalk.
Cupcake Cup
Oct. 6: The Harrisburg Cupcake Cup is back for a fifth year with some of the area’s most delicious small confections baked by both amateurs and professionals. The event, which benefits the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, begins at 2 p.m. at the Abbey Bar inside Appalachian Brewing Co., 50 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg. Cost of admission is a $3 donation or three non-perishable food items. Learn more at www.cupcakecup.org.
Organ Concert
Oct. 6: World-renowned Italian organist Elena Sartori will perform a free concert at Market Square Presbyterian Church, starting at 4 p.m. The program will include works by Bach, Alain, Franck and Mendelssohn. The church is located at 20 S. 2nd St., Harrisburg, with free parking in the Market Square Parking Garage adjacent to the church. Information is at www.marketsquarechurch.org.
Pennsylvania Indian Festival
Oct. 6: Get outside for a hands-on day of learning at the Centennial Barn in Fort Hunter Park. Explore the different ways Native Americans hunted and lived. Play their musical instruments, see their tools and create beadwork. The festival will run from noon to 4 p.m. $5 per person, $3 for children (5 and under are free). For more information, visit www.forthunter.org.
Downtown Daily Bread 30th Anniversary
Oct. 6: Starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Hilton Harrisburg, Downtown Daily Bread, a community organization providing support and meals for those in need, will celebrate its 30th anniversary. The evening will feature a special dinner with various guest speakers, a cash bar, silent action and entertainment. Entry is $130 per person. For more information, go to www.downtowndailybread.org.
Historic Railroad Lecture
Oct. 8: The Harrisburg chapter of the National Railway Historical Society will host a lecture by Larry Eastwood, a prominent figure in NRHS, at Hoss’s restaurant in Enola. The lecture will cover the railroad operation from Wilkes-Barre to Montreal spanning 1967 to 1990. The meeting and lecture will begin at 5 p.m. and is open to the public.
Power of the Purse
Oct. 9: Join the Foundation for Enhancing Communities as it celebrates women’s role in philanthropy. The event will be held at the Blue Ridge Country Club in Harrisburg from 5 to 7 p.m. The evening will also include a silent auction, refreshments and purses for sale. The entrance fee is $50 per person with most proceeds supporting an endowment fund for women and families in our area. Information is at www.tfec.org.
2013 Eastern Division National Fall Meet in Hershey
Oct. 9-12: Come see the largest flea market of its kind at the Antique Automobile Club of America in Hershey as over 1,000 show cars will be on display alongside an abundance of other activities. The market will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. during scheduled days and all are admitted for free. For more information and listings of events, visit www.aacamuseum.org.
Unchained Fashion Show
Oct. 10: Unchained will present a fashion show to help fight female human trafficking throughout the world. The designs of Korto Momolu of “Project Runway” will be featured. Admission is $20 ($10 for students) with proceeds going to Not in My Backyard, an anti-trafficking organization. The event starts at 7 p.m. at the Life Center, 411 S. 40th St., Harrisburg. Visit www.unchainedfashionshow.com.
Family Fun Day
Oct 12: The Ned Smith Center will hold its annual Family Fun Day, designed to increase awareness of the natural world with various activities for children and families. Activities include live animal presentations, face painting and a pumpkin patch. Admission is $5 for ages 2 or older or a Family Four Pack for $15. For tickets and more information, visit www.nedsmithcenter.org.
Andrew Linker Lecture
Oct. 13: Listen in as Andrew Linker, author of “One Patch of Grass,” speaks about the history of baseball on City Island at the John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion, 2:30 p.m. Linker is an award-winning writer who has spent more than 30 years covering sports. Linker also will sign books. Visit www.dauphincountyhistory.org.
CPGLCC Business Networking Mixer
Oct. 17: Bring your business cards and professional attire to the Central Pennsylvania Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Business Mixer at Alder Health in Lancaster. The mixer will begin at 6 p.m. and conclude at 8 p.m. Registration is $10. For more information and registration, visit www.cpglcc.org.
Mille for MS Charity Road Rally
Oct. 18-19: Drivers wanted! The Mille for MS returns this year, allowing car enthusiasts to live out their automotive fantasy, with a local appearance by the Porsche Driving School. The weekend event is open to all drivers and cars from past to present. On Friday evening, there will be a reception, silent auction and display of participating cars, followed by a daylong course of driving on Saturday. Last year’s event exceeded expectation by raising $25,000 for the Central PA MS Society. For more information, visit www.milleforMS.com.
Taste of Tango
Oct. 19: Penn State Hershey Dermatology will host “Taste of Tango” beginning at 7 p.m. at the Antique Automobile Club of America Museum in Hershey. Guests are invited to explore the collection of antique cars, feast on a selection of chocolate desserts and dance the night away. Tickets cost $60 per person and can be reserved by calling 717-531-6049. Proceeds benefit the education and research endowment funds for Penn State Hershey Dermatology.
Pride of the Susquehanna 25th Anniversary Gala
Oct. 23: Take a cruise on Susquehanna’s one and only riverboat to celebrate 25 years of paddling. The evening will begin at 5:30 p.m. and conclude at 9 p.m. Enjoy food, music, a silent auction and the beautiful scenery of the Susquehanna River. Cost is $50 per person. For more information, visit harrisburgriverboat.com.
Dress for Success “Bella Notte”
Oct. 25: Join the nonprofit that has helped more than 7,000 low-income women with career training and professional attire, Dress for Success South Central PA, as it celebrates its seventh annual fundraising gala, “Bella Notte,” at the Harrisburg Hilton Hotel Grand Ballroom, 5:30 to 11 p.m. The event will include silent and live auctions, dinner, live music and casino games. Reservations of $100 can be made at www.dressforsuccess.org/southcentralpa.
Trunk or Treat
Oct. 26: The Antique Automobile Museum of America invites you for Halloween fun. The museum will offer a special $5 admission for all from noon to 3 p.m. Halloween-themed activities will be held across the museum, including craft tables and candy hunts, alongside classic automobiles. For more information, visit www.aacamuseum.org.
Oratorio, Sacred & Old Time Gospel
Oct. 27: Capitol Opera Harrisburg and The Music Ministry of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church present this one-time-only concert of sacred favorites. The concert will be held at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church beginning at 3 p.m. Donations will be accepted at the door.
Essence of Joy
Oct. 27: State Street Academy of Music will kick off its 9th annual Sundays on the Street Concert Season with “Essence of Joy” this month at St. Lawrence Chapel. The choral ensemble will consist of the Penn State University School of Music. Donations of $10 per person are encouraged and all proceeds go to benefit the Academy, located at 110 State St., Harrisburg. The concert will begin at 4 p.m.
