Winter Storytime
Feb. 1: Families are invited to join the Dauphin County Library System and Wildwood Park at 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, for a fun story time for kids ages 2 to 5, from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Children will be introduced to Wildwood critters and the joy of books and language with stories, songs, rhymes, play and a craft. www.explorewildwoodpark.org
Calm the Mind
Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23: Learn short, easy 15-minute calming meditations on Thursdays, 12 to 12:30 p.m., at Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill. Led by Buddhist nun Kelsang Chonzdin, a teacher and practitioner of almost 20 years, the meditations are suitable for people of any religion. www.fredricksenlibrary.org
HBG Flea
Feb. 4: 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
Drop-In Art
Feb. 4: Drop-In Art brings families together the first Saturday of each month, 1 to 4 p.m., at Landis House Creative Commons, 67 N. 4th St., Newport. Create up to three craft projects, best suited for ages 3 to 12. www.perrycountyarts.org
Book Sale
Feb. 4, 18: 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
Member Appreciation
Feb. 6: Join Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg, 3301 N. Front St., Harrisburg, for a presentation on healthy nutrition, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. A registered dietician will be available to answer questions and provide tips on eating healthy. Light refreshments, coffee and tea provided. www.jewishharrisburg.org
Roots & Shoots
Feb. 6: Children ages 5 to 8 can participate in “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 will learn how to foster respect and compassion for all living things, promote understanding of all cultures and beliefs, and take action to make the world a better place. www.fredricksenlibrary.org
Girls who Code
Feb. 7, 14, 28: Hershey Public Library, 701 Cocoa Ave., Hershey, hosts Girls Who Code, a program for girls in grades 6 to 12 to use computer science to impact their community, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Girls will build skills in teamwork, confidence, time management, communication and more. www.hersheylibrary.org
Parent Cafes
Feb. 7, 21: Tri County Community Action’s free, virtual Parent Café Series allows parents and caregivers to share their stories, experiences, worries, fears and wisdom and find community and strength, 6 to 8 p.m. Register for individual sessions on Feb. 7 and Feb. 21, or choose just those you are able to attend. www.cactricounty.org
Networking Mixer
Feb. 9: Socialize with local business professionals at Central Penn College/Education Foundation evening mixer, 4 to 6 p.m., at the Conference Center at Healthy You Café, 4500 Marketplace Way, Enola. The event is free and open to West Shore Chamber members. www.wschamber.org
Food Rally
Feb. 9: 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
Library Pups
Feb. 9, 16: Meet library pups Calvin and Hobbes with their registered therapy team, at Frederickson Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill, 10 to 11 a.m. Children have the opportunity to interact with dogs and build self-esteem. All ages are welcome. www.fredricksenlibrary.org
Birds & Coffee
Feb. 10: Stop by the Nature Center at Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, for a cup of coffee, tea or hot cocoa, 10 to 11 a.m. Join a naturalist and Appalachian Audubon to observe and count common feeder birds as part of Project FeederWatch. www.explorewildwoodpark.org
WWI Film
Feb. 10: Central Penn College, 600 Valley Rd., Summerdale, invites the community to a free screening of the movie “1917” at the Capital Blue Cross Theatre on campus. The movie is inspired by a true tale of World War I drama and intrigue. Doors open at 6 p.m., a film discussion starts at 6:30 p.m., and the movie begins at 7 p.m. www.centralpenn.edu
Kids Discover
Feb. 11: Head to Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, to learn all about owls. Kids Discover will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. for children ages 4 to 6 and 1:30 to 3 p.m. for children ages 7 to 10. www.explorewildwoodpark.org
Black Geniuses
Feb. 11: Join East Shore Public Library, 4501 Ethel St., Harrisburg, for Bright Star Touring Theatre’s “Black History’s Groundbreaking Geniuses,” full of inventors, artists and thinkers who changed the world, beginning at 3 p.m. Meet historic figures like Daniel Hale Williams, Dorothy Vaughan, Ralph Ellison and many more. www.dcls.org
Truffles for Couples
Feb. 11: Take your Valentine to the Hershey Story’s Chocolate Lab, 63 W. Chocolate Ave., for an evening of truffle-making for Valentine’s Day, 5:45 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. Guests can enjoy drinking chocolates from around the world and making hand-rolled ganache. Tickets are $25 per person. www.hersheystory.org
Game Day
Feb. 12: Frederickson Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill, hosts a board game day for people of all ages and skill levels, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. The library will have games available to play, but feel free to bring your own. All ages welcome; ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. www.fredricksenlibrary.org
Curious Kids
Feb. 16: State Museum of PA, 300 North St., Harrisburg, invites kids ages 3 to 6 and their families to “Curiosity Kids” for “Swishing through the Snow,” at 11:30 a.m. www.statemuseumpa.org
China and Taiwan
Feb. 16: Zenel Garcia, who teaches security studies at the U.S. Army War College, will discuss China and Taiwan in a Foreign Policy Association of Central Pennsylvania free talk at the Susquehanna Club, New Cumberland, 7:30 p.m. Garcia is the author of several books and articles on China. www.fpaharrisburg.org
Love of Art
Feb. 17-19: Hershey Art Association presents “For the Love of Art” exhibit of paintings, prints, photographs, 3D art, handmade jewelry and more at the Hershey Gardens Education Building, 170 Hotel Rd. The show is Included with admission and free for members. www.hersheyareaartassociation.com
Free Museum Day
Feb. 18: National Civil War Museum welcomes the public to its Community Free Day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join NCWM staff and volunteers to celebrate Black History Month and Presidents’ Day, with historians, speakers and the newest exhibit, “Greatness Thrust Upon Them.” www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org
Hidden Figures
Feb. 18: Head to Madeline L. Olewine Memorial Library, 2410 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg, for a free showing of “Hidden Figures” and to pick up a copy of the book that inspired the movie, “Hidden Figures—The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race” by Margot Lee Shetterly, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. www.dcls.org
Evening Concert
Feb. 18: Hear Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto, Overture in F minor and the “Hallelujah Chorus” with pianist Shelly Moorman-Stahlman and the Market Square Presbyterian Church Chamber orchestra and the Sanctuary Choir, at 20 S. 2nd St., Harrisburg, 7 p.m. www.marketsquarechurch.org
Library Talk
Feb. 19: Friends of the New Cumberland Public Library will host Barbara Barksdale in a talk about “The Journey of Reclaiming Historic Midland Cemetery,” 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Foundation House, 1 Benjamin Plaza, New Cumberland. www.cumberlandcountylibraries.org
Fly-Tying Lessons
Feb. 20: Join Trout Unlimited at Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, for a five-week course on intermediate fly-tying, on Monday evenings, Feb. 20 to March 20. Students should provide their own tools. Materials for all flies will be provided. www.explorewildwoodpark.org
Lecture Series
Feb. 21: Join Wildwood Park, 110 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, for “Winter Lecture Series, Planting Trees for Tomorrow—How Do I Preserve My Land for the Future?” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Learn more about certified “animal friendly” habitats and what you can do to ensure the conservation of your land in perpetuity. www.explorewildwoodpark.org
Anniversary Event
Feb. 22: Join the Historic Harrisburg Association, 1230 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg, 12 to 1 p.m., for a news media event to mark the organization’s 50th anniversary of advocating for the restoration, preservation and proper stewardship of historic neighborhoods and landmarks throughout the capital region. www.historicharrisburg.org
Tonight’s Sky
Feb. 22: Families are invited to join the planetarium director at the State Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 North St, Harrisburg, at 2 p.m. to explore what you can see in the night sky. Learn about the basic motions of the sky, visible constellations and planets and special celestial events. www.statemuseumpa.org
Kokedama Workshop
Feb. 23: Learn the art and history of Japanese Kokedama, a method of wrapping the root ball of small plants in moss, with D. McGee Design Studio, at Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, 6 to 8 p.m. Cost is $65 per person and pre-registration is required. www.explorewildwoodpark.org
Peaceful Poses
Feb. 24: Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill, hosts Peaceful Poses Yoga with Ann Fields for adults, 9 to 9:45 a.m., to explore yoga poses, breathing techniques and ways to deal with stress and anxiety. From 10 to 10:45 a.m., kids ages 2 to 5 can participate in mindful movement and deep breaths. www.fredricksenlibrary.org
3rd in The Burg
Feb. 24: 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, from 6 to 9 p.m. www.thirdintheburg.org
Spring Symposium
Feb. 25: Sherrie Moyer, owner of Hungry Hook Farm Native Plant Nursery, and Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, hosts “Propagation of Native Plants by Seed,” 9:30 to 11 a.m. Learn propagation steps to go from seed to mature plant, sourcing seed, ethical seed collection, seed storage, acceptable soil and more. Cost is $5 per person. www.explorewildwoodpark.org
Art Talk
Feb: 26: Join Perry County Council of the Arts for a social and educational learning event for developing better professional artist practices, such as writing artist statements and biographies, 1 to 4 p.m., at Landis House Creative Commons, 67 N. 4th St., Newport. www.perrycountyarts.org
Wild Cooking
Feb. 28: Join naturalists at Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, to learn about backyard winter foraging and how to use edible plants in your winter recipes, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Learn how to make shagbark hickory syrup and a variety of winter teas. The cost of this workshop is $10 per person. www.explorewildwoodpark.org
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