February Community Corner
Calm the Mind
Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: 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
Get Fit
Feb. 1-29: 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 at www.capitalbluecrossconnect.com
Black History
Feb. 2: The Arts at Millersville University joins Lancaster’s First Friday celebrations with “We the People,” 6 to 8 p.m., at the Ware Center, 42 N. Prince St., Lancaster. The event features a performance honoring Black history and Sir Dominique Jordan’s exhibit reflecting upon the present and future of Black activism in Lancaster. www.artsmu.com
HBG Flea
Feb. 3: 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. 3: Families are invited to Perry County Council of the Arts’ “Drop-In Art,” 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
Beef and Brew
Feb. 3: Join Puchog’s Beef and Brew at Chambers Hill Fire Co., 6400 Chambers Hill Rd., Harrisburg, 6 to 8 p.m., to enjoy food from Mission BBQ, live music and drinks while helping veterans get onto the ice to play hockey. Tickets are $35 in advance. A limited quantity will be available at the door for $45. www.puchog.org
Kids Discover
Feb. 3, 10: Kids are invited to make exciting discoveries at Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg. On Feb. 3, kids ages 5 to 10 will learn about groundhogs, and, on Feb. 10, kids ages 8 to 12 will explore rocks and fossils. www.explorewildwoodpark.org
Book Sales
Feb. 3, 17: 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. Find books, vintage items, jewelry, music, puzzles, kids’ books, vinyl records and more. www.cumberlandcountylibraries.org
Game Day
Feb. 4: Frederickson Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill, invites the community to 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; kids ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. www.fredricksenlibrary.org
Roots & Shoots
Feb. 5: 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 and promote understanding of all cultures and beliefs. www.fredricksenlibrary.org
Networking Mixer
Feb. 8: Socialize with local business professionals at Central Penn College/Education Foundation evening mixer, 5 to 7 p.m., at Sigma Legal Advisors, 2101 Market St., Camp Hill. The event is free and open to West Shore Chamber members. www.wschamber.org
Food Rally
Feb. 8: 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. 8, 15, 29: 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
Film Friday
Feb. 9: Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill, will show “A White, White Day” at 2 p.m. Watch the film at the library and stay for the moderated discussion. Read the description of the film on the library’s website. www.fredricksenlibrary.org
Evening Concert
Feb. 9: Arts on the Square hosts tenor Jonathan Walker-VanKuren in concert at Market Square Presbyterian Church, 20 S. 2nd St., at 7 p.m. Enjoy a celebration of African American history through spirituals, accompanied by collaborative pianist Tyler Canonico. Admission is a free-will offering. Free parking provided in the adjacent Market Square garage. www.marketsquarechurch.org
Truffles for Couples
Feb. 9, 10: Enjoy a sweet date at Hershey Story’s Chocolate Lab, 63 W. Chocolate Ave., with an evening of truffle-making for Valentine’s Day, 5:45 p.m. and 7 p.m. Guests can enjoy drinking chocolates from around the world and making hand-rolled ganache. Tickets are $65 per person. www.hersheystory.org
Curious Kids
Feb. 9, 23: State Museum of PA, 300 North St., Harrisburg, invites kids ages 3 to 6 and their families to “Curiosity Kids” at 11:30 a.m. On Feb. 9, kids will learn about two-dimensional shapes and, on Feb. 23, they will explore Mammal Hall. www.statemuseumpa.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
Art & Beer
Feb. 13: Join The Millworks, 340 Verbeke St., Harrisburg, for a date night or an evening with friends at the Art and Beer Crawl, 6 to 9 p.m. Sip on beer, make art, and taste some delicious food in various studios and spaces throughout the building. www.millworksharrisburg
Galentine’s
Feb. 13: The Englewood, 1219 West End Ave., Hershey, will host a Galentine’s Day dinner with a cash bar, signature cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages, 6 to 9 p.m. Craft flower bouquets with Palmyra Green House, and design your own permanent jewelry with York Linked. www.englewoodhershey.com
Lecture Series
Feb. 13, 27: Join Wildwood Park, 110 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, for “Winter Lecture Series—PA Natural Wonders,” 7 to 8:30 p.m. Learn more about Pennsylvania streams, rivers and caves. www.explorewildwoodpark.org
Love Songs
Feb. 14: Send your loved ones a special treat on Valentine’s Day, with a Keystone Capital Chorus singing Valentine, rose and Hershey kisses. Singers are welcome to join rehearsals at Christ Presbyterian Church, 421 Deerfield Rd., Camp Hill. Music will be provided. www.kccsing.com
Winter Storytime
Feb. 14: 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, 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
Conflict Talk
Feb. 15: Foreign Policy Association of Central Pennsylvania hosts Professors Larry Goodson and Chris Bolan in a point-counterpoint discussion of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict at the Susquehanna Club, New Cumberland, 7:30 p.m. www.fpaharrisburg.org
3rd in The Burg
Feb. 16: 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
Love of Art
Feb. 16-18: Hershey Art Association presents “For the Love of Art” exhibit of paintings, prints, photographs, 3D art, handmade jewelry and more at the Hershey Gardens Butterfly Conservatory, 170 Hotel Rd. The show is included with admission and free for members. www.hersheyareaartassociation.com
Girls who Code
Feb. 16, 23, 30: 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
Shutter Workshop
Feb. 17: Design your own decorative wooden shutter sign or photo display using repurposed antique shutters at Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Everything including paneled shutters, stencils and hardware will be provided. Cost is $40 per person. www.explorewildwoodpark.org
Black Makers Market
Feb. 17: Join McCormick Riverfront Library, 101 Walnut St., Harrisburg, to celebrate Black culture and innovation at the Black Makers Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This free event will feature a variety of Black makers, artists and vendors. Learn about Black history and culture, support Black-owned businesses, and connect with your community. www.dcls.org
Free Museum Day
Feb. 17: National Civil War Museum welcomes the public to its Community Free Day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy living historians, games, presentations and more. www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org
Veg Meeting
Feb. 21: Penn State Extension hosts a “Winter Vegetable Meeting” at the Montgomery County 4-H Center, 1015 Bridge Rd., Collegeville, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Conventional and organic commercial vegetable and small fruit growers can earn credits for their Pennsylvania or New Jersey pesticide applicator license. Cost is $50; pre-registration required. www.extension.psu.edu
Author Talk
Feb. 22: The Center for Holocaust and Jewish Studies at Penn State Harrisburg will host a virtual book talk by Dr. Rachel Einwohner about her book “Hope and Honor: Jewish Resistance in the Ghettos of Warsaw, Vilna, and Łódź.” The webinar will begin at 12 p.m. and is free and open to the public. harrisburg.psu.edu/center-for-holocaust-and-jewish-studies
Peaceful Poses
Feb. 23: Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill, hosts Peaceful Poses Yoga with Ann Fields for adults, 9:15 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
Spring Symposium
Feb. 24: Join Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, 9:30 to 11 a.m., for a talk with Master Gardeners Michael Brewer and Steve Tambolas about climate change. They will discuss the challenges and present practical advice for taking action in your backyard. $10 per person. www.explorewildwoodpark.org
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