February Community Corner
Blood Pressure Screenings
Feb. 1: Stop by the food court pavilion at Harrisburg Mall, 3501 Paxton St., 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., for free blood pressure screenings offered by UPMC Pinnacle. Visit shopharrisburgmall.com for more information.
Auto History
Feb. 1-19: The AACA Museum, 161 Museum Dr., Hershey, will host “Pioneers of African American Automotive History,” highlighting African Americans who contributed to the advancement of the automobile industry. These men and women laid the foundation for others to pursue careers in automobiles. For details, visit aacamuseum.org.
Comfort Food
Feb. 1-19: Cornerstone Coffeehouse, 2133 Market St., Camp Hill, will warm you up with a selection of comforting cooking classes from 6 to 9 p.m. The February schedule includes: Winter Warm Up, Feb. 1; Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14; and Weekend Warrior Breakfast, Feb. 19. Visit thecornerstonecoffeehouse.com.
Winter Story Times
Feb. 1-23: Join Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill, in the Pollock Children’s Library for a young children’s program that promotes literacy and provides a fun library experience. A variety of days, times and age sessions are available. For complete details, visit fredricksenlibrary.org.
Orchid Show
Feb. 2-4: Visit Hershey Gardens, 170 Hotel Rd., Hershey, for the Susquehanna Orchid Society’s 34th Annual Orchid Show and Sale in the Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory. More than 1,000 orchids will be on display, including rare species and unique hybrids. Included in admission and free for members. Visit HersheyGardens.org.
Photo Contest Display
Feb. 2-7: Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation will display winning photographs from its 2017 “Through the Seasons” photo contest in the state Capitol, East Wing Rotunda, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit paparksandforests.org for more information.
Family Fun
Feb. 3: Take the family to Harrisburg Mall, 3501 Paxton St., for the 15th annual free Family Fun Fair, running 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the center court. Look for Elmo, the Eastland alpacas and many more vendors. For details, visit shopharrisburgmall.com.
HBG Flea
Feb. 3: Explore the HBG Flea, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Strawberry Square, 320 Market St., Harrisburg. Shop for local art, handmade gifts and vintage wares. Visit hbgflea.com.
Cardiologist Cooking
Feb. 3: UPMC Health will host “Cooking with a Cardiologist” at Giant Food Store, 3301 Trindle Rd., Camp Hill, 6 p.m. Join cardiologists Michael Bosak and Jason Stuck for a fun, interactive event with heart-healthy comfort dishes for winter. Cost is $10 per person. Visit pinnaclehealth.org.
Mindfulness Hike
Feb. 4: Go for a guided, 3.1-mile walk with yoga instructor Traci Wolfe around Wildwood Park, 10 to 11:30 a.m. The pace will be brisk enough to keep the body warm, with some stops to observe nature and a silent walking session to wrap up. Dress in layers and assume the walk is cancelled if it is raining. For details, visit wildwoodlake.org.
Jazz Concert
Feb. 4: Myers-Buhrig Funeral Home and Crematory, 37 E. Main St., Mechanicsburg, will host a jazz concert at 4 p.m. featuring Mary McClain on oboe, Molly Shortridge on flute, Nick Werner on piano, Raymond Irving on the double bass, Sabine Tate-Mezzo on vocals and John Tuzza and drums. Visit buhrig.com.
Decisions 2018
Feb. 5, 19: The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg will host “Great Decisions,” a program on world affairs organized by the Foreign Policy Association. Sessions are held every other Monday at 1 p.m. at Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill, through May 14. Cost is $10 per session, $50 for all eight. Visit fredricksenlibrary.org for additional information.
Annual Meeting
Feb. 6: Harrisburg Young Professionals will host its Annual Meeting in the atrium in Strawberry Square, 320 Market St., Harrisburg, 5:30 to 8 p.m. HYP leaders will share a recap of 2017 and goals for 2018. The meeting will be followed by a reception of drinks and hors d’oeuvres. For more details, visit hyp.org.
Food Safety
Feb. 6: Penn State Extension will host “Cooking for Crowds: A Volunteer’s Guide to Food Safety” at its Cumberland County office, 310 Allen Rd., Suite 601, Carlisle, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The curriculum is designed to show non-profit groups the food safety risks that develop when cooking large volumes of food and how to reduce those risks. Visit extension.psu.edu.
Camera Club
Feb. 6: Harrisburg Camera Club will host nature photographer Irene Hinke-Sacilotto in a presentation, “Life in the Chesapeake Bay—Tangier Island, a Visual Journey,” at Giant Community Room, 3300 Trindle Rd, Camp Hill, 7 to 9 p.m. For more information, visit harrisburgcameraclub.org.
Public Tour
Feb. 7: The Susquehanna Resource Management Complex, 1670 S. 19th St., Harrisburg, will host a public tour, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free tour lasts about one hour. Children must be at least 8 years old and accompanied by an adult. Visit lcswma.org for details.
Nature Therapy
Feb. 8: Manada Conservancy hosts “Nature Therapy” at the South Hanover Township Building, 161 Patriot Way, Hershey, 7 p.m. In this free event, Dr. Matt Silvis will discuss the physical and mental health benefits of spending time in nature. Get more information at manada.org.
Foreign Film Friday
Feb. 9: In celebration of the Chinese New Year, join Fredricksen Library for “The Nightingale,” a heartfelt story about an aging farmer who treks across rural China to his home while transforming the life of his companion, his spoiled granddaughter. Two showings are scheduled for 2 and 7 p.m. Rate PG. Visit fredricksenlibrary.org.
Ice Art Fest
Feb. 9-11: Spend a weekend amid snowflake lights and ice sculptures at Carlisle’s Ice Art Festival and enjoy an indoor art show, carriage rides, glass blowing demonstrations, chili cook-off, dessert bake-off and more. The event also features food vendors and extended merchant hours. For a full lineup of events, visit lovecarlisle.com.
Truffles for Couples
Feb. 9-17: Hershey Story’s Chocolate Lab, 63 W. Chocolate Ave., will offer an evening of truffle making for Valentine’s Day, 6 to 7 p.m. Participants will hand roll and coat rich, dark chocolate ganache in milk and white chocolate, finishing with sweet toppings. Tickets are $20 per person. Visit hersheystory.org.
Kids Club
Feb. 10: Take the kids to a fun show or kid-friendly activities at Harrisburg Mall, 3501 Paxton St., Harrisburg. Kids Club events are held with free admission on the second Saturday of each month, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For details, visit shopharrisburgmall.com.
River Romance
Feb. 10: Enjoy a romantic evening at the “Romance by the River” concert with Sofeya and the Puffins beginning at Gary Lysaght’s River House, 5258 N. Front St., 6 p.m. Admission is $20 online, or $25 at the door, and includes the concert, wine, chocolate finger food and a chance to win stained glass by Sofeya. Visit sofeyaandthepuffins.com.
Animal Tracking
Feb. 11: Kids ages 5 to 10 can learn the art of tracking with a naturalist at Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Kids will learn track identification and walking patterns and will explore park trails in search of animal tracks. Fee is $5 per child, parents are free; pre-registration is required. Visit wildwoodlake.org for details.
Soup & a Bowl
Feb. 12: The 25th annual Soup & a Bowl fundraising event will be held at the Radisson Hotel Harrisburg, with seatings at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Enjoy soup, bread, dessert, live music, pottery throwing and a raffle. Locally crafted commemorative Central PA Food Bank bowls can be ordered in advance. Tickets are $25. Visit centralpafoodbank.org.
FOM Winter Social
Feb. 12: Friends of Midtown will host its Winter Social and Annual Meeting at Zeroday Brewing Co., 250 Reily St., Harrisburg, 6 to 8 p.m. Socialize with neighbors and learn about FOM’s 2017 successes and 2018 goals. Complimentary appetizers and cash bar. Visit FriendsOfMidtown.org.
Trolley Talk
Feb. 13: National Railway Historical Society Harrisburg Chapter will host “Penn Central in the Northeast,” an illustrated talk with Tom Nemeth, at Hoss’s Restaurant, 743 Wertzville Rd., Enola. The speaker starts at 7 p.m., dinner begins as early as 5 p.m. Call 717-439-9744 or email sloan@auchincloss.com.
Singing Valentine
Feb. 14: Barbershop quartets from the Keystone Capital Chorus will deliver singing Valentines to loved ones in the greater Harrisburg area. A tuxedo-clad quartet will sing a song and present a long-stemmed red rose, Hershey’s Kisses and a ticket to the chorus’ 70th annual spring show. More details can be found at kccsing.com.
CEO Roundtable
Feb. 16: Harrisburg Young Professionals hosts a discussion with Dr. Eric Darr, president of Harrisburg University of Science & Technology, at Ad Lib, Hilton Harrisburg, 1 N. 2nd St., 7:30 to 9 a.m., as part of it CEO Roundtable Series. For more details, visit hyp.org.
3rd in The Burg
Feb. 16: Enjoy the best of Harrisburg during 3rd in the Burg, the monthly arts and culture event, at galleries, restaurants and art spaces throughout downtown and Midtown. Check out all the action at thirdintheburg.org.
Community Free Day
Feb. 17: Join the National Civil War Museum, 1 Lincoln Circle at Reservoir Park, for its free admission day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in honor of Black History Month. Find more information visit nationalcivilwarmuseum.org.
Senators Job Fair
Feb. 17: The Harrisburg Senators hosts its annual job fair at FNB Field, 245 Championship Way, Harrisburg, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Senators and their food service partners are hiring part-time and game-day seasonal employees. For those who can’t make the Feb. 17 job fair, there is a second one scheduled for Feb. 22, 5 to 7 p.m. Visit harrisburgsenators.com.
Legislators Forum
Feb. 22: Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC, with the West Shore and Perry County chambers of commerce, hosts the 2017 Legislators Forum breakfast at the Hilton Harrisburg, 1 N. 2nd St., 8 to 10 a.m. Members can hear from state officials on issues that affect the business community. Cost is $70, $45 for members. Visit harrisburgregionalchamber.org.
Basics of Glass-Blowing
Feb. 22: Go on a fun and creative date to learn the basics of glass blowing, shaping and blowing a small vase or shot glass at Michael Peluso’s art studio in Elizabethtown, 6 to 8 p.m. No prior glass-working experience is required. Workshop cost is $190 per couple or $200 for non-members. For more information, visit carlislearts.org.
India-Pakistan Relations
Feb. 22: Two Army War College experts on India and Pakistan, Patrick Bratton and Larry Goodson, will discuss the tensions that divide the two countries at the Radisson Hotel Harrisburg, Camp Hill, 7 p.m. The event is hosted by the Foreign Policy Association of Harrisburg. A dinner precedes the free talk. Visit fpa-harrisburg.org for more details.
Music Conference
Feb. 22-25: The 22nd annual Millennium Music Conference will showcase more than 300 artists at 30 Harrisburg-area venues, with additional programs like a trade show, industry panels and workshops at The Park Inn by Radisson Harrisburg West, 5401 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg. Admission to shows is free. Visit MusicConference.net.
Oscar Nominated Shorts
Feb. 23-24: Join Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill, to view this year’s Oscar-nominated short films before the awards are given. Nominees will be shown in documentary short film, live action short film and animated short film categories. Not recommended for children under 17 without parental permission. Visit fredricksenlibrary.org.
