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Community Corner: Notable August Events

August Community Corner

National Night Out
Aug. 2: Neighbors meet neighbors during National Night Out, celebrated after work throughout greater Harrisburg. To learn more, check with your neighborhood group or visit natw.org. Friends of Midtown (friendsofmidtown.org) will host its event at the Broad Street Market, 6 to 9 p.m. with food, music and family activities. 

Young Leaders Conference
Aug. 2: The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg will hold its 4th Annual International Young Leaders Conference at Harrisburg University, 326 Market St., 9 a.m. Students will learn about global polarization and conflict resolution through panel discussions, simulations and breakout activities and will have the opportunity to network with local businesses and universities. Visit wacharrisburg.org.

Clydesdales in Harrisburg
Aug. 3: The Budweiser clydesdales will be in Harrisburg, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., starting at City Island and parading down 2nd and 3rd streets. The horses will stop in front of the MLK Government Center. Visit budweiser.com/clydesdales.

Networking Mixer
Aug. 4: Join the West Shore Chamber of Commerce and other local business professionals at the August evening networking mixer, 4 to 6 p.m., at Autobahn Indoor Speedway, 1001 Bosler Ave., Lemoyne. The event is free and open to chamber members. Potential members may attend up to three free chamber events per year. Visit wschamber.org.

Cultural Fest
Aug. 5: Dauphin County commissioners and the Cultural Task Force will host the annual Cultural Fest in downtown Harrisburg at Market and 2nd streets, 5 to 10 p.m. This free, open-air street festival celebrates cultural diversity with live music, ethnic foods, crafts, kids’ activities and more. Visit DauphinCounty.org for more details.

Outdoor Movies
Aug. 5 & 26: Friends of Midtown and Midtown Cinema will host two outdoor movies: “Hook” on Aug. 5 and “Goonies” on Aug. 26 at Midtown Cinema, 250 Reily St., Harrisburg. Both films begin at dusk and, in case of rain, will be delayed to Saturday. Admission is free. Visit friendsofmidtown.org.

HBG Flea
Aug. 6: The HBG Flea outdoor market will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on N. 3rd Street between Herr and Cumberland streets. Enjoy local art among vendors, food trucks, music and more. For more details, visit hbgflea.com.

India Day
Aug. 6: The India Day Community Fair will be held at HACC, 1 HACC Dr., Harrisburg, 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. India Day features a variety of Indian food, live stage performances, Indian jewelry, vendors and kids’ activities. Visit aiacpa.org/Indiaday for more details.

Stress Relief Walk
Aug. 10: Walk off the stress of the work day with a hike at Wildwood Park, 7 to 7:30 p.m. The 3-mile walk on easy trails with short climbs will be at a moderately brisk pace. Meet at the Olewine Nature Center. Bring water and wear sturdy shoes. Check wildwoodlake.org for cancellation information in case of rain.

Bookstock Read In
Aug. 11: Celebrate reading on the grounds of Fredricksen Library, Camp Hill. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, a book to read and the whole family. Snacks and drinks will be available, but attendees may bring their own snacks or a picnic. Visit cumberlandcountylibraries.org/FRE.

Jazz Festival
Aug. 11-15: Central PA Friends of Jazz will host the 36th Annual Central PA Jazz Festival, with concerts and events taking place throughout the region. Take in a Riverboat Cruise on the Pride of the Susquehanna, a jazz workshop at the Art Association of Harrisburg and a jazz party at River City Blues Club. For a complete listing of events, visit rivercityhbg.com.

Volunteer Work Day
Aug. 13: Head to Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, to help with continuing park and habitat enhancement projects, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Snacks, tools and work gloves will be provided. In an effort to reduce plastic usage, bring along a water bottle. Visit wildwoodlake.org.

Summer Soirees
Aug. 13 & 20: The Art Association of Harrisburg will host a soiree in Harrisburg on Aug. 13, 5 to 8 p.m., featuring painters April and John Holtzman, Steve Wetzel, Julie Riker and Jill Pecklun. On Aug. 20, AAH will host a soiree in Winfield, 4 to 7 p.m., showcasing the works of Robert Hughes, John David Wissler, Simonne Roy and Jane Albin. Visit artassocofhbg.com.

Bacon & Brew Ha Ha
Aug 14: Appalachian Brewing Co., 50 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg, will host Bacon & Brew Ha Ha, a home brew and bacon contest fundraiser, 12 to 6 p.m. Admission: bacon and brews (21+), $25; bacon and non-alcoholic, $10. All proceeds benefit Elliott’s New Wheels, raising funds for a handicap-accessible van for a young boy with cerebral palsy. Visit facebook.com/events/964457883652281.

Rug Hooking Demo
Aug. 14: Loose Noodles, a local rug-hooking group, will present “Hooked on Rugs,” an exhibit of their own works and demonstration of the techniques used in rug hooking at John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion, 219 S. Front St., Harrisburg, 1 to 3 p.m. Demonstrations begin at 2:30 p.m. Visit dauphincountyhistory.org.

Central PA Plants
Aug. 16: Cumberland County Master Gardeners will host “Gardening with Nature: Outstanding Plants for Central PA Landscapes” at their Trial and Idea Garden, 1000 Claremont Rd., Carlisle, 7 p.m. Discover which annuals are the best and worst to grow in our area and get ideas on which shrubs and perennials to add. Workshop cost is $5. Visit extension.psu.edu/plants/master-gardener.

Nature Crafts
Aug. 18-19: Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art, 176 Water Company Rd., Millersburg, will host a Nature Crafts Camp, Aug. 18, 1:30 to 4 p.m., and Aug. 19, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., for kids ages 4 to 8. Explore trails for leaves, twigs, acorns, etc., to use as part of nature-inspired artwork. Cost is $13 per person. Visit nedsmithcenter.org.

Foreign Film Friday
Aug. 19: Join Fredricksen Library for “Secrets of War,” with two showings at 2 and 7 p.m. “Secrets of War” puts both the danger and humanity of wartime friendships on the shoulders of three children who must face extraordinary circumstances. Not recommended for viewers under 17. Visit fredricksenlibrary.org.

3rd in The Burg
Aug. 19: Enjoy the best of Harrisburg during 3rd in the Burg, the monthly arts and cultural event at galleries, restaurants and art spaces throughout downtown and Midtown. Check out all the action at thirdintheburg.org.

Tiny Book Show
Aug. 19-20: Curated by the Creativity Caravan, a mobile exhibit of hundreds of miniature books is coming to 3rd in the Burg, Aug. 19, hosted by Jump Street. Then, on Aug. 20, the Tiny Book Show heads to Newport Public Library, 316 N. 4th St., where Perry County Council of the Arts will host the exhibit and a free bookmaking workshop, 1 to 6 p.m. Visit thecreativitycaravan.com.

Local Lunch
Aug. 20: Join Friends of Midtown at its monthly community lunch, which will be held at Alvaro Bread & Pastry Shoppe, 236 Peffer St., Harrisburg, 12 to 2 p.m. Email business@friendsofmidtown.org or visit friendsofmidtown.org.

Fitness Open House
Aug. 20: Celebrate the one-year anniversary of Omni Fitness, 4349 Carlisle Pike, Camp Hill, with an open house starting at 7 a.m. Free classes including TRX & BODYPUMP, info sessions with a physical therapist and dietitian, plus mimosas, giveaways and more. Learn more and sign up  at www.omnifitness.club, or call 717-480-3455.

Arts Festival Fundraiser
Aug. 20: Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center, 1110 N. 3rd St., will host a Little Buffalo Festival Fundraiser, 2 p.m. to 12 a.m., with live music, local vendors, kids’ crafts and more. Entrances fees benefit the volunteer-run, free outdoor arts and music festival held annually at Little Buffalo State Park. Admission is $5-15, based on ability to pay. Visit littlebuffalofestival.com.

Business After Hours
Aug. 25: Mingle with business professionals at Harrisburg Regional Chamber and CREDC’s free networking event at Penn National Insurance, 2 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg, 5 to 7 p.m. Visit harrisburgregionalchamber.org.

Memorial Golf Outing
Aug. 26: The Harrisburg Parks Foundation will host the Jack Crago Memorial Golf Outing in partnership with the Harrisburg mayor’s office at Sportsman’s Golf Course, 3800 Linglestown Rd., Harrisburg, 12 p.m. Visit tfec.org/cragogolfouting.

Meditation Retreat
Aug. 27:  The Kalpa Bhadra Kadampa Buddhist Center, 251 Wiconisco St., will offer an Inner Peace Meditation Retreat, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Learn about and meditate on four of Buddha’s 21 meditations. Attend all four sessions or drop into any one as your schedule allows. Cost is $5 per session. Visit meditationpa.org.

Pasta Barbershop Concert
Aug. 27: Keystone Capital Chorus will host the 10th Annual “Pasta: Barbershop Style” at the Scottish Rite Auditorium, 2701 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg, 5 p.m. Chorus members will serve a baked lasagna dinner by Vino Restaurant, then perform a show featuring the barbershop chorus and several of its own quartets. The event includes door prizes and a silent auction. Visit kccsing.com.

Adoption & Foster Care Information
Aug. 30: The Bair Foundation will offer an information session the last Tuesday of every month at 441 Friendship Rd., Suite 101, Harrisburg, 5 to 6 p.m. This information night is designed for families who want to learn more about foster care and adoption. Visit bair.org for more information. 

Call for Artists
Aug. 31: Perry County Council of the Arts seeks artists for its 2017 Annual Juried Exhibition to be held Nov. 11 to Jan. 20 at Landis House, 67 N. 4th St., Newport. Artists of all media should submit entries by Aug. 31. The juried exhibition includes $2,000 in cash prizes. For complete contest rules, visit perrycountyarts.org.

 

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