Happy Hour Fundraiser
April 1: The YWCA Greater Harrisburg’s Junior Board will host its fifth annual happy hour, “A Night of UnWINEding with the YWCA,” 5:30 to 8 p.m. The event will take place at Spring Gate Vineyard, 5790 Devonshire Rd., Harrisburg. Tickets are $15 and proceeds benefit the YWCA’s Camp Reily. Visit ywcahbg.org/events.
Archaeological Lecture
April 1: The World Culture Club of Central PA will present a free program, “Uncovering Madame Montour’s Otstonwakin: Archaeological Excavations at an 18th Century Native American Village” at Penn State Hershey Medical Center, 500 University Dr., 5th Floor, Lecture Room C, at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Visit worldcultureclubpa.org.
Exploring Diversity
April 2: Join the Carlisle Chamber for “Women for Women: Exploring Diversity in Women…Let’s Talk,” a forum on facing diversity issues in religion, race, gender, age and economic diversity. The event takes place 3 to 5 p.m. at the YWCA Carlisle. More information is at www.ywcacarlisle.org.
Stress Relief Walk
April 8: Walk off the stress of the day with a vigorous 3-mile walk around Wildwood Park. Meet at the Olewine Nature Center at 6 p.m. For more information, visit wildwoodlake.org.
Foreign Film Friday
April 10: The Indian film, “The Lunchbox,” will be shown at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Fredricksen Library in Camp Hill. More information is at fredricksenlibrary.org.
Clean Up Your Earth
April 11: In honor of Earth Day, drop by Wildwood Park to help clean up its lake, streams and trails. Snacks, tools and work gloves will be provided for the 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. event. Visit wildwoodlake.org.
Logan’s Run
April 11: Run for fun and a great cause at the 10th Annual Logan’s Run & Walk for Autism. The run takes off from City Island, Harrisburg, at 10 a.m., with the Family Fun Walk for Autism at noon. For information and to register, visit LogansRunWalkForAutism.kintera.org.
Sing-Off
April 11: Revel in some of the best voices in the Mid-Atlantic at the M&T Bank Regional Glee College A Cappella Competition. The fifth annual sing-off starts at 7 p.m. at the Carlisle Theatre in Carlisle. Tickets are $15 and $25 for adults and $8 and $15 for students. Call 717-243-4805 or visit carlisleunitedway.org.
Light and Creativity
April 11: Harrisburg Camera Club will hold its 5th annual “Light and Creativity” workshop, 8 a.m. to 5p.m., featuring nationally known photographers at Central Penn College Conference Center, Valley Road and B streets, Enola. The cost is $60 for Harrisburg Camera Club members, $70 for non-members and $45 for students. Visit lightandcreativity.org for details.
Railway Society Banquet
April 11: Join the Harrisburg Chapter National Railway Historical Society for its annual banquet, featuring keynote speaker Amanda Trainor Patrick, whose topic will be “Women in Railroading.” The event begins at 5 p.m. at Colonial Golf & Tennis Club, 4901 Linglestown Rd., Harrisburg. To make reservations before April 1, contact 717-232-6221.
Harrisburg Together
April 12: Harrisburg Together will host its second annual event to raise funds to repair the Pennsylvania Holocaust Monument. The 5K run or 1-mile walk will begin on City Island at 2 p.m., with registration at 1 p.m. To register and donate, visit holocaustmonument.myevent.com/3/donate.htm.
Environmental Rights Symposium
April 12: Legal experts on Pennsylvania’s Environmental Rights Amendment will discuss its future at an event sponsored by the PA Sierra Club and PennFuture. The symposium takes place at 3 p.m. at Market Square Presbyterian Church, 25 S. 2nd St., Harrisburg. Free parking in the Market Square Garage. For more, visit marketsquarechurch.org.
Lincoln Presentation
April 12: “The Lincoln Funeral Train” will be the subject of a presentation by Joseph Garrera, executive director of the Lehigh County Historical Society. The event begins at 3 p.m. at the Historical Society of Dauphin County (Harris-Cameron Mansion), 219 S. Front St., Harrisburg. Information is at dauphincountyhistory.org.
Antique Auction
April 12: Antiques, artifacts and collectibles will be up for auction starting at 2 p.m. at Cordier Auctions and Appraisals, 1500 Paxton St., Harrisburg. Items will include the last remaining stained glass from the old Senate Hotel, political memorabilia, coins and currency and an antique chair used by a Harrisburg dentist. Proceeds benefit Historic Harrisburg Association. A complete list of auction items is at historicharrisburg.com.
Noir at the Bar
April 13: Join some of the midstate’s best crime fiction writers, who will read their work as audience members enjoy a drink and a meal. The fun starts at 8 p.m. at Sturges Speakeasy, 400 Forster St., Harrisburg. More information is at Noir at the Bar’s Facebook page.
Chamber Mixer
April 15: Join the Central Pennsylvania Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce for its monthly business networking mixer at the Paper Lion Gallery, 1217 Hummel Ave., Lemoyne, 6 to 8 p.m. More information is at cpglcc.org.
Youth Benefit
April 16: Dining with Diakon holds a networking/fundraising event at the Hilton Harrisburg, 6:30-9 p.m., to benefit troubled youth, helping them learn skills to be successful. Food, fun and a silent auction are on tap. Go to diningwithdiakon.org for information and tickets.
Meet the Candidates
April 16: Friends of Midtown invites the public to meet the candidates for Harrisburg City Council. The candidate forum will take place at Harris Street UMC, 250 Harris St., Harrisburg. For more information, visit friendsofmidtown.org.
3rd in The Burg
April 17: Enjoy the best of Harrisburg during 3rd in The Burg, the monthly arts event at galleries, restaurants and art spaces throughout downtown and Midtown. This month, the food trucks are back! For more information, visit thirdintheburg.org.
Jersey Mike 5K
April 18: Get set and go to the Jersey Mike Rock + Run 5K, the third annual fundraiser and race organized as a tribute to concert promoter Mike Van Jura. This year, the event has a “rock ‘n roll circus” theme, with costumes encouraged and prizes awarded. Visit jerseymikerun.com for more information and registration.
Book & Media Sale
April 24-26: The Fredericksen Library will hold its annual spring book and media sale. Items include media, puzzles and games, parent and teacher materials, as well as a wide variety of books. Additional information is at fredericksenlibrary.org.
Beer Week
April 24-May 2: Raise a glass and learn about all things beer during Harrisburg Beer Week. Scores of events are planned at area venues throughout the week, including food pairings, brewer socials, tastings, giveaways, contests, forums, tap takeovers, educational events and more. Check out all the action at harrisburgbeerweek.com.
Wetlands Festival
April 25: Celebrate Wildwood Park’s wetlands with a day of fun and educational activities, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be special wildlife exhibits, displays and live animal programs. For more information on the free festival, visit wildwoodlake.org.
A Novel Idea
April 25: Join six award-winning authors for a once-a-month program designed to help writers draft a first novel. A second program of one-day workshops will address such subjects as “How to Write a Query Letter” and “Writing a Memoir.” Information session at Midtown Scholar Bookshop, 1 to 3 p.m. For more, visit perrycountyarts.org or call 717-567-7023.
Spring Festival
April 25: Holy Spirit Hospital Auxiliary will hold its 18th annual Spring Festival, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Adams Ricci Park in Enola. The event features a flower sale, chicken barbecue, children’s games and craft vendors. A 5K run begins at 9 a.m. For more information, call 717-763-2796 or e-mail ann.hubbard@hsh.org.
PUREhope Coffeehouse
April 25: The annual PUREhope Coffeehouse will take place in the social room of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 240 Broad St., Highspire, 6:30 to 10 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to donate at least $5 to support the work of Hope for Justice and Blood:Water Mission. In addition to beverages, there will be food, music and a silent auction. Visit hopeforjustice.org and bloodwater.org.
Race Against Racism
April 26: The 10th annual Race Against Racism 5K takes off from City Island at 9:30 a.m., with day-of registration beginning at 7:30 a.m. The event promotes awareness of issues surrounding racial injustice and raises funds to support the YWCA Greater Harrisburg’s racial justice program. Details are at ywcahbg.org.
Downton Abbey Tea
April 26: Preview the new Downton Abbey clothing exhibit before it opens to the public. The event runs 1 to 3:30 p.m. and starts with an illustrated talk on heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post followed by high tea and the exhibit preview. Cost is $30 per person and $25 for members. For information, visit forthunter.org.
State Museum Tour
April 26: Beth Hager of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission will offer a guided tour of select areas of the State Museum and Archives, 1-3 p.m. Free with museum admission on a first-come, first-served basis, but tour slots are limited. Register by emailing bhager@pa.gov.
Anti-Bullying Forum
April 29: Author Cheryl Dellasega will deliver a lecture, “Mean Girls All Grown Up,” highlighting the issue of aggression between women in the workplace. The event takes place at noon at Widener School of Law, 3800 Vartan Way, Harrisburg. Information and registration are at pawomensforum.org.
