March Community Corner
Share a Smile
March 1: S&T Bank and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia are teaming up for “Share a Smile” fundraiser day. Make a donation at various bank locations or online to support S&T’s mission for meaningful, impactful community involvement. www.chop.edu
Women’s History
March 1: Arts at Millersville University joins Lancaster’s First Friday celebrations with “We the People” at the Ware Center, 42 N. Prince St., Lancaster, 6 to 8 p.m. Enjoy a poetry showcase and open mic by Thunda Khatt and the opening reception of an art exhibition featuring Millersville alumni Kerry Sacco and Ann Thomas. www.artsmu.com
Home + Garden Show
March 1-3: Visit the 2024 PA Home + Garden Show for the latest trends and practical advice in home improvement, gardening and landscaping, interior design and more from HGTV celebrity guest experts and more than 200 home and garden professionals. www.pahomeshow.com
Get Fit
March 1-31: Get fit with Capital Blue Cross Connect, 4500 Marketplace Way, Enola, at a series of in-person and virtual wellness and fitness classes. Sign up for a variety of classes including yoga, barre, Pilates and tai chi. Find a full list of classes on their website. www.capitalbluecrossconnect.com
HBG Flea
March 2: Shop the HBG Flea for local art, vintage treasures, curated curios and unique gifts, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Strawberry Square, 320 Market St., Harrisburg. The mission of the HBG Flea is to create a platform for community growth by bringing artists, small businesses and patrons together. www.hbgflea.com
Ice & Fire
March 2: Enjoy Harrisburg’s annual Ice & Fire Festival with an ice slide, ice skating, fire dancers, ice carvings, fire pits and smores, local school and community performances, kids activities, food trucks, an artisan market, vendors and more, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Ice sculptures will be displayed throughout the city. www.harrisburgpa.gov
Book Sales
March 2, 16: Friends of New Cumberland Public Library, 1 Benjamin Plaza, hosts pre-owned book sales on the first and third Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Foundation House, across the shared parking lot from the library. Find books, vintage items, jewelry, music, puzzles, kids’ books, vinyl records and more. www.cumberlandcountylibraries.org
Maple Sugar Festival
March 3: Explore the annual Maple Sugar Festival at Fort Hunter Park, 5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg, 12 to 4 p.m. Visitors can try tapping a tree, see maple syrup and candy making, and learn about the types of maple syrup. Kids can have fun with various activities, and products will be available for purchase. www.forthunter.org
School Visit
March 3: The Circle School will host an open house for visitors and families to learn about the school’s democratic approach to education. Event takes place from 2 to 4 p.m. at the school, 727 Wilhelm Rd., off Progress Ave., in Susquehanna Township. www.CircleSchool.org
Horticulture Program
March 4: Hershey Horticulture Society hosts its monthly program at Brownstone Lodge, 215 W. Governor Rd., Hershey, at 1 p.m. Constance Schmotzer, Penn State-York extension consumer horticulture educator (retired), will present “10 Biggest Gardening Mistakes/No Dig Garden.” The event is free and open to the public. www.hersheyhorticulture.com
Roots & Shoots
March 4: Children ages 5 to 8 are invited to “Roots & Shoots,” a youth service program developed by Jane Goodall, at Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill, 6 to 7 p.m. Kids learn how to foster respect and compassion for all living things, promote understanding of cultures and beliefs, and take action to make the world a better place. www.fredricksenlibrary.org
Let’s Cook
March 5: Penn State Extension offers the class, “Let’s Cook the DASH Diet,” 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Cumberland County Extension Service, 310 Allen Rd., Carlisle. Participants learn how plans focused on fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products can help lower blood pressure. www.extension.psu.edu/lets-cook-dash
Let Music Live!
March 5: Harrisburg Choral Society presents “Songs of Celebration” at 3 p.m. at Camp Hill Presbyterian Church, 101 N. 23rd St., Camp Hill. Tickets available online, from Choral Society members or at the door. www.harrisburgchoralsociety.org
Choral Concert
March 5: Arts on the Square presents the Furman Singers, a 60-voice choral group from Furman University of Greenville, S.C., at Market Square Presbyterian Church, 20 S. 2nd St., Harrisburg at 7 p.m. Following the concert, an exhibit of the watercolors of Elaine Wilson will be open for viewing in the Arts on the Square Gallery in Geneva Hall. www.marketsquarechurch.org/concerts
Tonight’s Sky
March 6: Explore the night sky with the planetarium director at the State Museum of PA, 300 North St., Harrisburg, at 2 p.m. Learn about the basic motions of the sky, visible constellations and planets and special celestial events. www.statemuseumpa.org
Legislators’ Forum II
March 7: Join the Harrisburg Regional Chamber and the West Shore Chamber of Commerce for the 2023 Legislators’ Forum II, with area members of the PA Senate at the Hilton Harrisburg, 1 N. 2nd St., 8 to 10 a.m. Pre-register online. www.harrisburgregionalchamber.org
Film Friday
March 8, 9: Head to Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill, for a special Film Friday of 2023 Oscar-nominated short films. View animated short films at 1 p.m. and live action short films at 6 p.m. on March 8 and documentary short films at 1:30 p.m. on March 9. www.fredricksenlibrary.org
Curious Kids
March 8, 29: State Museum of PA, 300 North St., Harrisburg, invites kids in kindergarten through second grade to “Curiosity Kids” at 11:30 a.m. On March 8, kids can explore engineering and build structures, and, on March 29, they can study birds’ beaks and make a simple bird feeder. www.statemuseumpa.org
Train Show
March 9: Harrisburg Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society will host its Railroad and Model Trains Show at Scottish Rite Cathedral, 2701 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $5; kids under the age of 12 are free. www.harrisburgnrhs.org
Birds & Coffee
March 9: Visit the Nature Center at Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, for bird watching and a cup of coffee, tea or hot cocoa, 10 to 11 a.m. Discover which birds visit feeders most often and learn how to identify them. www.explorewildwoodpark.org
Heath Program
March 9: Penn State Health Specialty Services, 429 N. 21st St., Camp Hill, hosts a free event about urinary incontinence and overactive bladder, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Dr. Adrian Sosenko will discuss behavioral therapies, lifestyle changes, exercises, medications and injections, nerve stimulation and surgical options. www.pennstatehealth.org
Empty Bowls
March 11: Carlisle Arts Learning Center’s “Empty Bowls” project fights hunger one bowl at a time at Project SHARE, 5 North Orange St., Carlisle, 6 to 7:30 p.m. All proceeds benefit Project SHARE. Tickets are $25. www.carlislearts.org
PA Birthday
March 12: Celebrate Pennsylvania’s birthday by learning about its history at the State Museum of PA, 12 to 4:30 p.m. Free general admission for the celebration. Limited-timed tickets for “Curiosity Connection” will be available for families with children 5 and younger. www.statemuseumpa.org
Mini Med School
March 12, 19, 26: Penn State College of Medicine will host its 25th annual Mini Medical School, with a unique curriculum on the field of medicine and the college’s contributions to research and healthcare. This free, virtual event is open to everyone, 6 to 8:30 p.m., each evening. med.psu.edu/mini-medical-school
Food Rally
March 14: Enjoy fresh, savory foods at the New Cumberland Food Truck & Restaurant Rally every second Thursday of the month, 5 to 8 p.m. Grab dinner from area food trucks or New Cumberland restaurants, and enjoy shopping and special promotions at local businesses. www.newcumberlandpa.org
3rd in The Burg
March 15: Explore the best of Harrisburg during 3rd in the Burg, the monthly arts and culture event, where you can visit and enjoy galleries, restaurants and art spaces throughout downtown and Midtown, 6 to 9 p.m. www.thirdintheburg.org
Irish Celebration
March 15: The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick host a St. Patrick’s Day Party that will honor “Irishperson of the Year” Pat Halpin-Murphy at HMAC, 1103 N. 3rd St., 6-10 p.m. Event features Irish music and dancing. Proceeds benefit PA Breast Cancer Coalition. Tickets available on Eventbrite.
Spring Wreath
March 16: Decorate a spring wreath with natural materials at Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cones, nuts and seedpods will be supplied, and participants may bring additional materials. Sip tea or coffee while adding finishing touches. www.explorewildwoodpark.org
St. Patty’s Parade
March 16: Harrisburg Downtown Improvement District hosts the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade starting at 2 p.m. The Lucky Charm 4-Miler race through downtown Harrisburg precedes the parade, beginning at noon. www.harrisburgstpatricksdayparade.com
TV Trivia
March 16: Join the Cumberland Singers for “TV Time Trivia” at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 626 Williams Grove Rd., Mechanicsburg, 3 p.m. Tickets include four rounds of trivia, a raffle ticket and music between rounds. Guests can compete for prizes, including best TV character costume. www.cumberlandsingers.org
Menopause Seminar
March 17: Dwennimmen African Dance Community presents a menopause awareness workshop with Dr. Sharee Livingston OB/GYN and African dance fitness with Tracey Jennings at the Sara Lindemuth Anna/Carter Primary School Gymnasium, 4 to 6 p.m. Facebook: Dwennimmen African Dance Community
Women of Excellence
March 19: YWCA Greater Harrisburg will host its 35th annual “Tribute to Women of Excellence” awards dinner at the Hershey Lodge, 325 University Dr., Hershey, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The tribute will honor 27 outstanding women who dedicate time and talent to making a difference in central PA. www.ywcahbg.org
Eyewear Show
March 21: Premier Eye Care Group, 3903 Hartzdale Dr., Camp Hill, hosts a style show featuring top brands in eyewear, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Enjoy refreshments, enter a glasses giveaway and get a discount of up to 30% off purchases. www.premiereyes.com
Speaker Event
March 21: Foreign Policy Association of Central Pennsylvania and Midtown Scholar Bookstore host the “Keystone Speaker Evening” with guest speaker Marie Yovanovitch, at Hershey Country Club, 1000 E. Derry Rd. The evening includes a social hour, book signing and dinner before Yovanovitch’s presentation and Q&A. www.fpaharrisburg.org
Art Auction
March 22: Harrisburg Habitat for Humanity’s 19th annual “Art Builds Homes” art auction will be held in the Empire Room at Hershey Lodge, 325 University Dr., 6 p.m. The event includes an artist reception with hors d’oeuvres, tastings, raffle tickets, a cash bar, a silent auction, a dessert bar and live art auction. www.harrisburghabitat.org
Kids Discover
March 23: Kids ages 5 to 10 are invited to explore nocturnal wildlife with a naturalist at Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, 6 to 8 p.m. Call for owls, discover adaptations that let animals roam at night and look for night-flying insects. www.explorewildwoodpark.org
Flower Walk
March 24: Head to Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, 1:30 to 3 p.m., to take a walk to find skunk cabbage, other cold tolerant plants and anything left over from winter. You may even spot a few flowering trees. www.explorewildwoodpark.org
Bowling Benefit
March 24-25: Register your bowling team for Bowl for Kids’ Sake to raise funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region’s one-to-one youth mentoring program. Enjoy pizza, drinks, raffle prizes and bowling at ABC West Lanes, Mechanicsburg. www.capbigs.org
Music Awards
March 28: Save the date for the annual Central Pennsylvania Music Awards and its Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Hershey Theatre, 15 E. Caracas Ave., Hershey, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. for the red-carpet pre-show. The Englewood, 1219 Research Blvd., Hummelstown, will host the after-party. www.cpmhof.com
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