Lunch and Learn
Nov. 4: Pennsylvania Humanities Council Speaker Amanda Kemp will present a special program about Phillis Wheatley, the first female African American published poet, at the State Library Forum Auditorium, 12-1 p.m. Open to public and state employees. Call 783-5950.
Leads Over Lunch
Nov. 4: Members and guests of the Harrisburg Regional Chamber are invited to attend this networking event at the West Shore YMCA in Camp Hill, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mingle with the regional business community and enjoy a free lunch. Call 232-4099 or visit harrisburgregionalchamber.org.
Messiah College Lecture
Nov. 5: Jazz vocalist-composer Ruth Naomi Floyd will discuss “What is Jazz?” in Parmer Hall at Messiah College at 8 p.m. Call 691-6036 for tickets or email dran@messiah.edu.
World Culture Club Presentation
Nov. 5: The World Culture Club of Central PA will present “A Brief History of Puerto Rico and its Contributions to the United States” at the Penn State Hershey Medical Center on the 5th Floor, Lecture Room C, at 7 p.m. Refreshments served. Call 533-5892 or email dwhain@gmail.com.
Learn How: Internet Marketing
Nov. 6: Trevin Shirey Sr., business development manager at WebpageFX, will offer an overview on Internet marketing and show how to use strategies to generate business leads. Event is at the Lower Allen Township Building in Camp Hill, 9 to 11 a.m. Call 232-4099 or visit harrisburgregionalchamber.org.
Award-Winning Journalist
Nov. 6: The State Library in Harrisburg, in conjunction with the PA Forward Library Initiative, will host a brown bag lunchtime speaker, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist William Ecenbarger, 12 to 1 p.m. He will discuss his book, “Kids for Cash: Two Judges, Thousands of Children, and a $2.6 Million Kickback Scheme” in the Forum Building, Room 321. No reservations needed. Call 783-5950.
Veterans Day Spaghetti Dinner
Nov. 7: The Cedar Cliff JROTC high school cadets will sponsor a spaghetti dinner where local veterans will share their stories and experiences with guests at Cedar Cliff High School, 5 to 7:30 p.m. Call 512-0903 or email jpayne@rlbmarketing.com.
Colorful Shades of Shipoke
Nov. 8: Join a guided tour sponsored by Historic Harrisburg Association with historian David Morrison, 10 a.m. to noon. Meet at the hotel parking lot in Shipoke. $15 for adults, $10 for members, $5 for students. Call 233-4646 for reservations or email Cindy@historicharrisburg.com.
Jewish Legacy on Broadway
Nov. 8: Enjoy an evening of Broadway at the Jewish Community Center of Harrisburg for a screening of “Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy,” and a follow-up performance by lyricist Benj Pasek and collaborator Justin Paul, starting at 6:30 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres and dessert reception included. Tickets $18. Call 756-9216.
Jazz Concert
Nov. 9: Hear the Charenee Wade Quartet in concert at Elizabethtown College’s Leffler Chapel and Performance Center at 3 p.m. Tickets $22, $1 ages 18 and under. Half-price tickets for ages 19-26 and $5 tickets for adults who bring a young person. Call 361-1508 or visit gretnamusic.org.
SAM Film Series
Nov. 9 & 16: The Susquehanna Art Museum will screen “Matisse: From Tate Modern and MOMA” on Nov. 9 and “In Search of Chopin” on Nov. 16 in the State Museum’s auditorium at 2 p.m. Q&A discussion to follow at after-screening receptions. Visit sqart.org/exhibitions-on-screen-film-series for tickets.
Fredricksen Reads Planning Session
Nov. 11: Bring a book or make recommendations for new selections to read in 2015 at the Fredricksen Library in Camp Hill at 7 p.m. Visit fredricksenlibrary.org.
Rail Talk
Nov. 11: The Harrisburg Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society will sponsor speaker Alex Mayes on the topic of “Major Railfanning Events of the Past Four Years,” beginning at 7 p.m. at Hoss’s Restaurant, 743 Wertzville Rd., Enola. Meal available as early as 5 p.m. Call 238-2131 or email sloan@auchincloss.com.
Grantee Recognition Luncheon
Nov. 12: The Mechanicsburg Area Foundation will celebrate its 2014 grantees and offer recipients a chance to share their stories with the community at the Mechanicsburg Club, 333 Heinz St., Mechanicsburg. Call 236-5040 or email mbradshaw@tfec.org.
Holiday Cooking
Nov. 13: Learn healthy shopping, preparation and cooking strategies from registered dietitians at the PinnacleHealth Weight Loss Center and create tasty makeovers of your holiday favorites, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. $20 per person. Space is limited. Register by calling 231-8900 or visit pinnaclehealth.org.
2014 Business Expo
Nov. 13: Make contacts, build your network, reach more than 1,500 regional business attendees and support local business at this year’s expo at the Farm Show Complex, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $5 per person with business card. Free admission with a Business Expo Ticket and business card. Call 232-4099 or visit harrisburgregionalchamber.org.
State Library Book Club Meeting
Nov. 13: Join members of the State Library Book Club to discuss the club’s next book selection, “A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail,” at the State Library of Pennsylvania, Forum Building, noon to 1 p.m. No reservations needed. Call 783-5950.
Free Film Screening
Nov. 13: Messiah College and the Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg will offer a free showing of the award-winning documentary “Misa’s Fugue,” in Parmer Hall at 7 p.m. The Jewish Foundation will offer free transportation to the college from the Jewish Community Center at 3301 N. Front St., Harrisburg. Call 652-6688 for reservations.
Breakfast with Business Leaders
Nov. 13: Enjoy breakfast with Hampden Township’s commissioners at the Park Inn by Radisson in Mechanicsburg as they discuss business issues and community projects in the township, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Attendees will be able to make comments and ask questions. $15 per person. Call 761-0702 or email jorden@wschamber.org.
FAB 2014
Nov. 15: LGBT Center of Central PA will host this annual celebration at the Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey at 6:30 p.m. Festivities include a cocktail hour, hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and cash bar. Highmark Blue Shield will be honored with the FAB 2014 Organization Award. Black tie optional. For tickets, visit fallachievementbenefit.com or email fabcaptain@centralpalgbtcenter.org.
Multiple Sclerosis Charity Auction
Nov. 16: Irene Berman Levine and Sam Levine will host this event to benefit the Multiple Sclerosis Research Institute at Cordier Auctions & Appraisals in Harrisburg at 2 p.m. Items include antiques, collectibles, gift certificates, jewelry and vehicles, with all proceeds benefiting MSRI. Donations accepted. Call 731-8662 or email mhartman2cordierauction.com.
Historic Harrisburg Program
Nov. 18: Architect Richard Gribble will present “Frank Lloyd Wright: Icon of Modern Architecture” at Historic Harrisburg Association at 6 p.m. Call 233-4646 for reservations or email Cindy@historicharrisburg.com.
Heart Health
Nov. 19: Physicians from Penn State Hershey Heart and Vascular Institute will offer a free program about atrial fibrillation, heart failure and new clinical trials and devices for the treatment of atrial fibrillation at the University Conference Center at 6 p.m. Light dinner provided. Registration required. Call 531-3907.
State of the District Breakfast
Nov. 19: Join the West Shore and Greater Carlisle chambers of commerce for an informational breakfast with state Sen. Patricia Vance at the Carlisle Comfort Suites, including a presentation and Q&A, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. $32 for non-members, $20 for members. Call 761-0702 or email jorden@wschamber.org.
State Library Rare Collections Open House
Nov. 19: Visit the Rare Collections room at the State Library and see the newly opened “War Time Pennsylvania” exhibit, featuring rare historical books and a chance to speak with rare books librarian Dr. Irene Snavely, 3 to 5 p.m. Call 783-5950.
Business After Hours
Nov. 20: Members and guests of the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC are invited to attend this informal networking event at the Harrisburg International Airport, 5 to 7 p.m. Mingle with business professionals and enjoy food and drink. Call 232-4099 or visit harrisburgregionalchamber.org.
Holiday Parade
Nov. 22: “A Holiday to Remember” is the theme of this year’s holiday parade in downtown Harrisburg. The parade steps off at noon and follows a route that includes City Island, Market Street, N. 2nd Street, North Street and N. Front Street. More information is at harrisburgpa.gov.
Friends of Fredricksen Silent Auction
Nov. 22: Get a jump on your holiday shopping at the Fredricksen Library’s annual silent auction featuring artwork, books, gift certificates and toys, as well as packages donated by local business partners, 1 to 4 p.m. Call 761-3900 or visit fredricksenlibrary.org.
Allison Hill Harvest Party
Nov. 23: Bring a friend or the entire family to this free event featuring food and fun activities for all ages hosted by Burn 24-7 at “The Mansion” in Harrisburg, 333 S. 13th St., 1 to 4 p.m. Call 850-9450.
