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Community Corner: Notable events in November.

 

Halloween Ghost Tour

Nov. 1:  Enjoy a candlelight ghost tour through a centuries-old mansion.  The spooky tour of Harris-Cameron Mansion will include stories of old Harrisburg, giving a rare peak into the creaks and glimmers of a building’s past.  The tour begins at 7 p.m. and admission is $15, $5 for children under 12. Call 717-233-3462 for reservations.

Fixing the Immigration System

Nov. 2:  Be a part of the immigration dialogue as the Harrisburg Friends Meeting (Quakers) and the Harrisburg Center for Peace and Justice hold a free public program at the Quaker Meetinghouse, 1100 N. 6th St., Harrisburg.  The meeting will also include a documentary screening and presentations from scholars in the field.  There will be a potluck dinner provided at 6 p.m. followed by the program at 7:15 p.m. For more information, call Kay Pickering at 717-233-3072.

Halloween Dance Party

Nov. 2: Dress up and join the LGBT Center and Harrisburg Gay Men’s Chorus for a spooktacular ghoulish dance party to benefit the Harrisburg Gay Men’s Chorus at the Harrisburg Maennerchor on North Street. Prizes for the best costume will be awarded along with a raffle and 50/50 drawings throughout the night. Doors open at 9 p.m. and tickets are $10 a person. For more information, visit centralpalgbtcenter.org.

Meet Mr. Lincoln

Nov. 2: Stop by the National Civil War Museum as President Abraham Lincoln (really James Hayney) speaks and leads a discussion regarding the Gettysburg Address.  Hayney’s discussion will begin at 1 p.m. and conclude at 2 p.m. Tickets to the discussion are included with general admission to the museum. For more information, visit nationalcivilwarmuseum.org.

“Out of Festival” Night of Comedy

Nov. 2: The Harrisburg Jewish Film Festival presents “When Comedy Went to School,” a documentary exploring the birth of modern stand-up comedy in the “borscht belt” of the Catskill Mountains. Stop by the Jewish Community Center in Harrisburg at 6:30 p.m. to enjoy the film, as well as a live stand-up performance by comedian Nancy Redman. Tickets are $10 at the door. For more information, visit hbgjff.com.

Cornucopia Wine Quest

Nov. 3: Travel to more than 12 participating wineries and taste the fruits of the season. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., participating wineries will host local street vendors, alongside tastings, as guests enjoy their own wine quest. For more information, tickets and participating wineries, visit hersheyharrisburgwinecountry.com.

The Middle East Riddle

Nov. 6: Join the Culture Club of Central PA with a presentation led by Medhi Noorbaksh discussing the Middle East’s effect on international relations. Noorbaksh is an associate professor at Harrisburg University with multiple articles published on the subject of the Middle East and Iran. The presentation will be held at the Hershey Medical Center at 7 p.m. For more information and details, visit worldcultureclubpa.org.

Vision Resources Dinner

Nov. 7: Vision Resources of Central Pennsylvania will hold its signature dinner event, “An Evening in the Shadows,” from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Civic Club of Harrisburg. The five-course meal will be specially prepared for the evening by Karen’s Catering, and each course will be paired with a different wine from Waltz Vineyards. Tickets are $75 per person. To learn about Vision Resources or to purchase tickets, visit www.vrocp.org or call 717-238-2531.

Autos & Ales

Nov. 8: Be a part of the AACA Museum’s unique annual Beer Fest. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and close at 10 p.m. The fun-filled evening will include beer tastings, a free wing contest, live music, brewing demonstrations and antique car, truck and motorcycle memorabilia. Admission is $40 in advance and $45 on the night. For more information, visit autosandales.com.

Presidents Circle Gala

Nov. 8: Show your support for the Ned Smith Center at this premiere fundraising event at the Country Club of Harrisburg. The night will feature a cocktail buffet, live and silent auctions, musical entertainment and more. Tickets are $175 per person, $300 per couple and $1,000 per group of eight. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.nedsmithcenter.org.

FAB 2013

Nov. 9: Join the LGBT Center for a fabulous night of fundraising and support at the Hilton Harrisburg from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. The evening will include live music by the Harrisburg Gay Men’s Chorus and Central PA Womyn’s Chorus, as well as live painting by street artist Tyler Wallach. Tickets are $125 or $100 before Oct. 1. For more information, visit centralpalgbtcenter.org.

Wreaths for a Reason

Nov. 12-14: A silent auction and sale of homemade holiday wreaths takes place at Strawberry Square, Harrisburg, starting each day at 7 a.m. and closing at 6 p.m. Proceeds benefit Shalom House, a homeless shelter for women and their children on Allison Hill. More information at www.shalomhouse.net.

CPGLCC Networking Mixer

Nov. 14: Bring your business cards and professional attire to the Central Pennsylvania Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Business Mixer at Goldcrafters Corner, 5301 Jonestown Rd., Harrisburg. 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.

Chamber & CREDC Business Expo

Nov. 14: Grow your business and brand while supporting the local business community at the Harrisburg Regional Chamber and CREDC Business Expo in the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Attendees will be given the opportunity to make contacts with more than 1,500 regional businesses during the day. For more information and registration, visit harrisburgregionalchamber.org.

Hershey Sweet Lights

Nov. 15: Get ready for the holiday as Hershey begins its annual Sweet Lights experience, which consists of more than 600 animated light displays for onlookers as they drive by. The displays, covering more than two miles of wooded trails, are located between Route 39 and Sand Beach Road in Hershey. For more information and admission prices, visit Hersheypark.com.

Screening of “The Yellow Ticket”

Nov. 17: Chisuk Emuna Congregation in Harrisburg presents “The Yellow Ticket,” a classic silent film about discrimination in tsarist Russia. World-renowned klezmer violinist Alicia Svigals and pianist Marilyn Lerner will accompany the showing. General admission is $22, $24 at the door. Student price is $15. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. For more information and tickets, visit chisukemuna.org.

Central PA Oratorio Singers Concert

Nov. 17: Franz Joseph Haydn’s oratorio, “The Seven Last Words of Christ,” is performed at 3 p.m. at Market Square Presbyterian Church, 20 S. 2nd St., Harrisburg. The concert includes a 50-voice chorus, a 23-piece orchestra and soloists.Parking is free at the adjacent Market Square Parking Garage. More information at www.cposingers.com.

Superman Book Talk, Signing

Nov. 19: Learn about the origins of America’s most beloved superhero as author Larry Tye discusses his book “Superman: The High-Flying History of America’s Most Enduring Hero” at Beth El Temple in Harrisburg, 7:30 p.m. A question-and-answer session, book signing and dessert reception follow the presentation. Admission is $18 for adults, $10 for students and a $5 discount if in costume. For more information, call 717-232-0056 or visit betheltemplehbg.org.

“The Last White Knight” Screening

Nov. 21: Join the conversation as the Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg Cardozo Society screens this Civil Rights-themed film followed by a related legal discussion. The screening will be held at the Jewish Community Center in Harrisburg and will begin at 7 p.m.  For more information and registration, visit jewishharrisburg.org.

Winter Raptor Surveys in PA

Nov. 21: Join Greg Grove, founder of the Pennsylvania Winter Raptor Survey program, at Christ Presbyterian Church in Camp Hill as he describes the organization and the surveys. Refreshments and social time will begin at 7 p.m. followed by the program at 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit appalachianaudubon.org.

Paxtang Art Association Show

Nov. 22-24: The Paxtang Art Association will hold this annual exhibition at the Paxtang Municipal Building. The event will showcase the eclectic work of more than 100 artists. Highlights will be landscapes in the Hudson River School tradition, Venetian waterscapes of the Grand Canal, Tuscan landscapes, still lifes and portraits, as well as an artists’ reception. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.paxtangart.com.

Odd Ones Holiday Bizarre

Nov. 23: The funky and spunky collide with this alternative arts and crafts fair at the Orange Room in The Second City Church, Harrisburg. The event features music by Moviate Sound and runs run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free and creativity is welcome.

Grant Durrell Music Festival

Nov. 24: The Appalachian Brewing Co. presents a music festival benefiting the Grant Durrell Memorial Fund and Aevidum, a central Pennsylvania organization serving to inspire teens and teachers to action in recognizing depression. The festival will begin at 2 p.m. and conclude at 7 p.m. $30 for general admission. For more information, visit abcbrew.com.

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