Governor’s Breakfast
May 1: Hear Gov. Tom Corbett speak about his plans going forward at the breakfast sponsored by the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC. For more information, visit www.harrisburgregionalchamber.org/events.
Spring Auction
May 2: St. Stephen’s Episcopal School will hold its annual Spring Auction featuring live and silent auctions. All proceeds will benefit the school. Tickets are available online or at the school office. For more information, visit www.sseschool.org.
Aromatherapy Class
May 3: Emma’s on Third will hold an aromatherapy class, 1-3 p.m. In addition to the class, you’ll have a chance to check out the new salon at 1419 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg. Visit www.emmasonthird.com or call 717-233-3662.
Great Harrisburg Cleanup
May 3: The Great Harrisburg Cleanup is back for a second year. Projects will take place throughout the city, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. To volunteer, organize a project or make a donation, visit www.historicharrisburg.com.
Derby Day
May 3: Watch the Run for the Roses in style at the 13th annual Derby Day, which benefits the arts group, Jump Street. This year, the event gallops back to the Harrisburg area, taking place at the Mount Hill Tavern, 2120 Colonial Rd. Information can be found at www.jumpstreet.org.
Community Yard Sale
May 3: Riverside United Neighbors will host a yard sale at the firehouse at N. 4th and Lewis streets, Harrisburg. Various organizations and non-profits will be present. For more information, call 717-238-3712.
Pancake Breakfast
May 3: Members of the Keystone Capital Chorus will hold a pancake breakfast at the Christ Presbyterian Church, 421 Deerfield Rd., Camp Hill. Pancakes will be all-you-can-eat. There will also be a bake sale and live music. The breakfast is 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. with tickets $6 for adults and $4 for kids 6 to 12. For more, call 717-766-8127.
Trash to Treasure
May 3: Learn to transform your garden using sustainable ideas while utilizing the concepts of re-use and up-cycling. The free event will start at the Broad Street Market in Harrisburg at 10 a.m. with a clean up beginning at 9 a.m. For more information, email t2tfestival@gmail.com.
Half-Price Days
May 3, 4: This weekend, the National Civil War Museum holds half-price days on all ticket admissions, including for adults, seniors and students. For more information, visit www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org.
Garden Faire
May 4: Make the most of spring at Fort Hunter Park’s Garden Faire. Browse through plant sales and craft tents and enjoy the exhibits on Victorian life. The event is free to the public, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.dauphincounty.org.
Harrisburg Walks Together
May 4: Join a 2.5-mile walk through Harrisburg’s Riverfront Park, beginning at the Jewish Community Center and ending at the Pennsylvania Holocaust Monument, to support tolerance and raise money to repair and maintain the monument. The walk begins at 2 p.m. For more, visit www.holocaustmonument.myevent.com.
Cinco De Mayo Mixer
May 5: Members from various chambers of commerce will be on hand at this regional mixer fiesta at the Conference Center at Shippensburg University. Ethnic foods and refreshments will be offered, and there is no cost to attend. For more information, visit www.wschamber.org.
Commonwealth Interfaith Service
May 5: Observe National Day of Prayer at the Pine Street Presbyterian Church in Harrisburg. A diverse group will be present, and many forms of prayer will be offered starting at 5:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.pachurchesadvocacy.org.
Project 20
May 8: The debut of Project 20 will be held at the Kunkel Lounge at the International House on Chestnut Street in Harrisburg, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. It will feature unique pieces of art by local and international artists, as well as live music, wine and cheese and chances to mingle. For more, call 717-236-5061 or email denisetreaster@harristown.net.
Vintage and Vineyards
May 9: A wine festival featuring more that 100 wineries will be held at the Antique Automobile Club of America Museum, 161 Museum Dr., Hershey. Hundreds of wines will be available for sampling, and there will be a Wine and Good Spirits Store on-site. Visit www.aacamuseum.org.
Midtown May Market
May 10: Have something to sell? Then join Friends of Midtown for their annual community-wide yard sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., throughout Midtown Harrisburg. At the same time, Second City Church, 251 Verbeke St., will host an indoor market. For more, visit www.friendsofmidtown.org or their Facebook page.
For the Love of Chocolate
May 10: Learn about the rich history of chocolate and the Hershey story with Sharon Cin, supervisor of Chocolate Lab. You also can learn how to prepare chocolate in various ancient ways. The event will be 2 to 4 p.m. at the Fredricksen Library in Camp Hill. Visit www.fredricksenlibrary.org.
Tea at the Harris-Cameron Mansion
May 10: A Mother’s Day weekend tea will be held at the Harris-Cameron mansion in Harrisburg. A portrayal of Margaretta “Maggie” Cameron, played by re-enactor Elizabeth Dillion, will host the tea and share stories of the Cameron family’s travels across Europe. Tickets are $20 and $15 for Historical Society members. Please visit www.dauphincountyhistory.org.
Annual Golf Outing
May 12: Network while enjoying a relaxing sport with the West Shore Chamber of Commerce. Silent auctions and prizes will be awarded, and each golfer will get a boxed lunch, 18 holes of golf and dinner. The event starts at 11 a.m. and will cost $165 per golfer. For more information, visit www.wschamber.org.
Fredricksen Reads
May 13: Join the Fredricksen Library for a book discussion about Louise Erdrich’s “The Round House,” a story that takes place on the Ojibwe reservation. The discussion begins at 7 p.m. Visit www.fredricksenlibrary.org.
German Jackson House
May 13: Historian Calobe Jackson leads a talk on the importance of the German Jackson House in Harrisburg history. Presentation begins at 6 p.m. at the Historic Harrisburg Resource Center, 1230 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg. RSVP to Cindy@HistoricHarrisburg.com or call 717-233-4646. Visit www.historicharrisburg.com.
Stress Relief Walk
May 14: Hike away your troubles at Wildwood Park with a three-mile, slightly vigorous walk along easy trails. Bring water and wear sturdy shoes. For more information on this free event, visit www.dauphincounty.org.
Candidate Debate
May 14: Harrisburg Hope will sponsor a candidate debate between state Rep. Patty Kim and her Democratic primary challenger Gina Johnson-Roberson. The event starts at 6 p.m. at Midtown Scholar Bookstore, 1302 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg.
Jewish Film Festival
May 15-22: The Harrisburg Jewish Film Festival returns to Midtown Cinema this year for most of its movies, which range broadly in subject and sensibility. In addition, the State Museum will host several unique events on May 18, including a showing and discussion of the classic film, “Good-Bye Columbus,” and the presentation, “Jews in Toons,” by long-time Simpsons’ writer/producer Mike Reiss. For more, see our feature story in this issue or visit https://hbgjff.wordpress.com.
Town Band
May 16: The New Cumberland Town Band will hold a concert at Cedar Cliff High School in Camp Hill at 7 p.m. along with the school’s band. For more, visit www.nctownband.org.
Plein Air Competition and Festival
May 16-18: The annual festival features art and photography from dozens of artists from five states, exhibiting art in and around Willow Park in Camp Hill. There will be an art competition in addition to the free workshops, lectures, live music and food. Much of the festival is free. For more information, see our feature story in this issue or visit www.pleinaircamphill.org.
Greek Fest
May 16-18: The annual Greek Fest returns to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Camp Hill. Enjoy some of the area’s finest Greek food, in addition to music, dancing and vendors. Visit www.pagreekfest.org for more information.
Girls on the Run
May 17: 500 girls from grades 3 to 8 will represent schools from Dauphin, Cumberland and Perry counties in the Capital Area Girls on the Run 5k. The run begins at the Milton Hershey School campus at 10 a.m., with registration starting at 8 a.m. All proceeds benefit the Capital Area Girls on the Run. Visit www.CapAreaGirlsontheRun.org.
Walking with Color Guard
May 17: Support more than 45 non-profit organizations at the Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community. On-site registration will be available at HACC starting at 7:45 a.m. The walk begins at 9 a.m., and the 1-Mile Fun-Walk is at 9:15 a.m. For more information, visit www.walkforahealthycommunity.org.
Adaptive Reuse
May 20: Frank Dittenhaffer of Dittenhaffer and Murphy will offer tips on how to make environmentally responsible decisions for homeowners seeking to combine a vintage feel with green sensibilities in their historic homes. Talk begins at 6 p.m. at the Historic Harrisburg Resource Center, 1230 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg. RSVP to Cindy@HistoricHarrisburg.com or call 717-233-4646. Visit www.historicharrisburg.com.
Artsfest & Filmfest
May 24-26: Produced by Jump Street, Artsfest returns to the Harrisburg waterfront, featuring an arts competition, art sale, vendors, food and entertainment. In addition, Moviate marks its 16th year hosting the Artsfest Film Festival, with locations around Harrisburg. For more information, visit www.jumpstreet.org and www.moviate.org.
Pinterest Party
May 25: Make use of the projects on Pinterest involving up-cycled wood scraps at the Fredricksen Library in Camp Hill. You will be able to make decorations such as personalized signs, coat hook boards and more. Basic supplies are provided. For ages 16 and up; the cost is $5. Visit www.fredricksenlibrary.org.
Ladies Who Lead
May 29: The Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC will hold a half-day conference encouraging women to lead in any career. There will be a luncheon, keynote presentation and various sessions. For more, visit www.harrisburgregionalchamber.org/events.
