Photo Exhibit
Feb. 2-28: The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation’s Photo Gallery Tour will be exhibited all month in the East Wing of the state Capitol. The tour features award-winning photographs of state parks and forests from the foundation’s 2014 photo contest. A reception will be held on Feb. 24, 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the East Wing rotunda. Visit PaParksandForests.org for additional information.
Ned Smith Lecture
Feb. 3: Author and researcher Scott Weidensaul presents “The Art and Legacy of Ned Smith” as part of the Wildwood Park winter lecture series, “Keystone Conservationists.” Event takes place at the HACC Cooper Student Center, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Information is at wildwoodlake.org.
Learn about Florence
Feb. 4: Italy is in focus as the World Culture Club of Central PA hosts “Florence: Queen of the Renaissance.” The lecture by John Maietta starts at 7 p.m. at the Penn State Hershey Medical Center, 500 University Dr., 5th floor, lecture room C. For more information, visit worldcultureclubpa.org.
Winter Social
Feb. 5: Friends of Midtown will hold its winter social and annual meeting from 6-8 p.m. at HMAC Stage on Herr, 268 Herr St., Harrisburg. The event, which will review the community group’s 2014 and preview 2015, includes complimentary appetizers and a cash bar. More information is at friendsofmidtown.org.
Networking Mixer
Feb. 5: Mix and mingle with fellow business professionals at the West Shore Chamber of Commerce’s afternoon networking mixer. This month, the event will be 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Meadows at Bumble Bee Hollow, 2277 Mill Rd., Mechanicsburg. For more information, visit wschamber.org.
Truffles for Couples
Feb. 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15: Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the Hershey Story Museum hosts a special, one-hour chocolate lab class involving the most romantic of sweets—the truffle. Participants will learn how to make truffles then package them in a traditional Valentine box to take home. Cost is $18.75 per person. Visit hersheystory.org.
Outdoor Show
Feb. 7-15: The Great American Outdoor Show returns for another year to salute all things hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, boating, etc. More than 1,000 exhibitors will pack into the state Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg for the nine-day show. For all the details, visit greatamericanoutdoorshow.org.
Civil Rights Lecture
Feb. 8: The life of abolitionist William Howard Day will be the focus of February’s Second Sunday lecture at the Harris-Cameron Mansion in Harrisburg. A long-time city resident, Day dedicated his life to abolishing slavery and to civil rights for African Americans. More information is at dauphincountyhistory.org.
Reservoir Property Meeting
Feb. 10: Capital Region Water will hold its second hearing on the proposed sale of 384 acres of land in Clarks Creek. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at the Dauphin County Agricultural and Natural Resources Center, 1451 Peters Mountain Rd. in Dauphin. Visit www.capitalregionwater.com for more information and a chance to comment or call 888-510-0606.
Rail History Program
Feb. 10: Former railroad official Rob Kitchen delivers a lecture, “1970-1980 Railroads in Lake Superior Area,” presented by the Harrisburg Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society. The business meeting and speaker begin at 7 p.m., with a meal available as early as 5 p.m. at Hoss’s Restaurant, 743 Wertzville Rd., Enola. For more information, visit www.harristower.org or email sloan@auchincloss.com.
Business Mixer
Feb. 10: Meet your fellow business professionals at the West Shore Chamber of Commerce’s evening networking event. This month, the free event takes place 5 to 7 p.m. at Mission Central, 5 Pleasant View Dr., Mechanicsburg. Visit wschamber.org.
Book Launch & Lecture
Feb. 11: In honor of Black History Month, YWCA Greater Harrisburg presents “Unicorn in Captivity: Poetry & Perspectives on Race in Harrisburg.” Local author Marian Cannon will discuss her recently published book of poetry, providing a perspective on race and segregation in Harrisburg. Event starts at 5 p.m. at YWCA at 1101 Market St., Harrisburg. Snow date is Feb. 24. For more information, email AArbour@ywcahbg.org or call 717-234-7931, x3057.
Economic Forecast Breakfast
Feb. 12: The Harrisburg Regional Chamber presents the Harrisburg Regional Economic Forecast breakfast, featuring Dr. Jay Bryson, managing director and global economist at Wells Fargo. The event takes place 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Sheraton Harrisburg/Hershey. More information is at www.harrisburgregionalchamber.org.
CPR Classes
Feb. 14: To mark American Heart Month, Holy Spirit Hospital will offer free CPR classes with American Heart Association-trained instructors. The free classes will be offered in the hospital auditorium. For times and registration information, call 717-972-4262. Space is limited.
Bal Masque
Feb. 14: Groove to the 1960s at “LoveFest: A Happening,” the theme of the 2015 Bal Masque. The event runs 6 to 11 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel in Camp Hill. Tickets cost $100 apiece, with proceeds benefitting the Art Association of Harrisburg’s programs and services. Visit artassocofhbg.com or call 717-236-1432.
Let’s Go Tracking
Feb. 15: Join a naturalist to learn about the art of tracking animals. The lesson starts at 1 p.m. in the classroom at the Olewine Nature Center before heading into Wildwood Park, Harrisburg. For more information, visit wildwoodlake.org.
Homelessness Benefit
Feb. 15: Family Promise of Harrisburg Capital Region and Theatre Harrisburg will present a special performance of the play, “I Do! I Do!” at the Krevsky Center, 513 Hurlock St., Harrisburg. A 6:30 p.m. silent auction precedes the 7:30 p.m. show. Admission is $35, including refreshments. To learn more, visit familypromisehcr.org.
Maurice Goddard Lecture
Feb. 17: Marci Mowery, president of the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation, will explore the life and work of the “father” of the state park system, Maurice Goddard, as part of the Wildwood Park winter lecture series, “Keystone Conservationists.” Event takes place at the Nature Center, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Information is at wildwoodlake.org.
Chamber Mixer
Feb. 19: Join the Central Pennsylvania Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce for its monthly business networking mixer at The Foundation for Hope, 107 Locust St., Harrisburg, 6 to 8 p.m. More information is at cpglcc.org.
Millennium Music
Feb. 19-21: For the 19th year, the Millennium Music Conference and Showcase will feature hundreds of original acts at dozens of venues throughout greater Harrisburg. In addition to musical performances, the conference will include panelists, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors and talent scouts, many at the Best Western Premier. For all conference information, visit musicconference.net.
3rd in The Burg
Feb. 20: Enjoy the best of Harrisburg during 3rd in The Burg, the monthly arts event at galleries, restaurants and art spaces throughout downtown and Midtown. For more information, visit thirdintheburg.org.
Motorama Show
Feb. 21-22: Motorsports will be in focus at the 2015 Motorama Races and Shows at the state Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg. In addition to racing, the two-day event features car shows, vendors, live music, food, a beauty pageant and more. Visit motoramaevents.com.
Rock ‘n’ Roll Flea
Feb. 22: Want to buy, sell or swap music-related items? Then stop by the 2nd annual Rock ‘n’ Roll Flea Market at Federal Taphouse, 234 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Items will include instruments, concert clothing, vinyl records, toys and more. Visit federaltaphousehbg.com.
Wedding Show
Feb. 22: Hearing wedding bells? The AACA Museum hosts its sixth annual wedding show, “A Wedding for All Seasons,” at its building at 161 Museum Dr. in Hershey. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door for the 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. event. Additional information is at aacamuseum.org.
Oscar Party
Feb. 22: It’s Hollywood on the Susquehanna as Midtown Cinema hosts its annual Oscar party. Don your best designer threads and join area cinephiles to watch the broadcast on the big screen, starting at 6 p.m. at the theater at 250 Reily St., Harrisburg. Tickets cost $35 and include wine, appetizers and a bag of swag. Learn more at midtowncinema.com or call 717-909-6566.
Black History Lecture
Feb. 23: Retired Penn State Harrisburg Professor Dr. Clem Gilpin and local historian Calobe Jackson present “Tanner’s Alley & the Underground Railroad,” a look at life in Harrisburg’s African-American community in the 19th century. The lecture starts at 6 p.m. at Historic Harrisburg Association, 1230 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg. More details are at historicharrisburg.com.
Legislators’ Forum
Feb. 26: The Harrisburg Regional Chamber and the West Shore Chamber co-host the second Legislator’s Forum of 2015, featuring local members of the Pennsylvania Senate. The breakfast event takes place 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Harrisburg Hilton, 1 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg. Visit www.harrisburgregionalchamber.org.
School Registration
Feb. 26-27: Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School will hold open registration on Feb. 26 at the Holy Family Campus, 555 S. 25th St., Harrisburg, and on Feb. 27 at the Cathedral campus behind St. Patrick Cathedral at Liberty and Church streets, Harrisburg. For more information, call 717-232-2551 or 717-234-3797.
