July Community Corner
HBG Flea
July 2: 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.
Declaration of Independence
July 4: The Historical Society of Dauphin County will present the 6th annual public reading of the Declaration of Independence from the porch of the John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion at 219 S. Front St., Harrisburg, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Declaration will be read by John Harris, Jr., portrayed by re-enactor David Biser. Visit dauphincountyhistory.org.
Taste of Independence
July 4: Harrisburg toasts the nation’s birth with a “Taste of Independence” festival featuring live music, food trucks, kids’ activities and more in Riverfront Park, starting at 3 p.m. The annual fireworks display follows at dark. Visit harrisburgpa.gov.
Fireworks River Party
July 4: Join Modern Transit Partnership for a private party and Harrisburg’s Independence Day fireworks at the Overlook at the Civic Club of Harrisburg, 612 N. Front St., 7:30-10:30 p.m. Enjoy live entertainment, food, non-alcoholic beverages and complimentary beer and wine (for guests over 21). Visit mtptransit.org.
Rare Collections Open House
July 5: Visit the Rare Collections Room at the State Library of Pennsylvania, Forum building, 607 South Dr., Harrisburg, 11:30 to 1 p.m. and 3:30 to 5 p.m. July 4 marks the 240th anniversary of American Independence, and Rare Collections Librarian Iren Snavely has selected materials from that time period. Visit statelibrary.pa.gov.
Mental Wellness
July 7: Join the American Mental Wellness Association, 25 Spruce Rd., Marysville, for a launch party, 6:30 p.m. The association aims to unite individuals and organizations together as one voice for mental wellness. For more information and to RSVP, contact Sharon Engdahl at info@americanmentalwellness.org.
Apartheid Lessons
July 7: Join YWCA Carlisle’s Racial Justice Committee for a community potluck and discussion, “Transforming Schools in a Changing World: Lessons From Apartheid,” 6 to 8:30 p.m., at 301 G St., Carlisle. Featured speakers will be Laraine Roberts, headmistress at Holy Rosary Girls School in South Africa, and Chris Mattise, Ph.D., founder of Hurt Free Schools. Visit ywcacarlisle.org.
Foreign Film Friday
July 8: Join Fredricksen Library for a film from France, “For a Woman,” with two showings at 2 and 7 p.m. After her mother’s death, Anne discovers family photos and letters, taking a journey stretching from post-war France to the 1980s. Not recommended for viewers under 17. Visit fredricksenlibrary.org.
Outdoor Films
July 8 & 22: Friends of Midtown and Midtown Cinema will host two outdoor movies in July: “Godzilla vs. Megalon” on July 8 and “Back to the Future” on July 22 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.
Volunteer Work Day
July 9: 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. To reduce plastic usage, bring along a water bottle. Refreshments will be available. Visit wildwoodlake.org.
Pump Primers
July 9: PA Pump Primers returns to Harrisburg starting at 10 a.m., when a parade of 125 antique fire trucks will leave the state Farm Show building and travel to Riverfront Park, where they will be on view all day. Speak to owners, play games, grab food and listen to music. The event is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Pump Primers, Central Pennsylvania Chapter of the Antique Fire Apparatus Club of America. Learn more at www.papumpprimers.org.
Library Book Sale
July 9-14: Palmyra Public Library will hold its annual used book sale at Palmyra First United Methodist Church, 520 E Birch St., Palmyra. The book sale opens on July 9 with an early bird preview from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Admission is $5 per person. At 9 a.m., the sale will open to the general public and will run until 1 p.m. Visit lclibs.org/palmyra.
Art Collection Tour
July 10: Art Association of Harrisburg will present a tour of President Carrie Wissler-Thomas’s art collection in her home on N. 2nd Street, 1 to 4 p.m. Tickets are $15 for advance reservations and $20 at the door. Visit artassocofhbg.com.
Leads Over Lunch
July 12: Mix and mingle with business leaders at this free lunch hosted by Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC at Eastern University, 750 E. Park Dr., Harrisburg, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit harrisburgregionalchamber.org.
3rd in The Burg
July 15: 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.
Local Lunch
July 16: Join Friends of Midtown at its monthly community lunch, which will be held at Aangan Express, 263 Reily St., Harrisburg, 12 to 2 p.m. Email business@friendsofmidtown.org or visit friendsofmidtown.org.
Hamm Camp
July 18-22 & July 25-29: Hamm Camp, 2451 Market St., Harrisburg, offers a free week-long camp for girls and boys that combines high-level, on-the-court skills instruction with a daily workshop focusing on essential life skills. The camp’s goal is to build higher expectations for achievement among inner city youth. For more details, visit hammcamp.com.
Author Series
July 20: Join the State Library of Pennsylvania, Room 321, Forum building, 607 South Dr., Harrisburg, for the “Pennsylvania Authors Lunchtime Lecture Series” with Ken Frew, author of “Building Harrisburg,” 12 p.m. Contact librarian Ellen Shenk at ellshenk@pa.gov or 717-783-5969.
Harrisburg Mile
July 20: Enjoy family fun at the First National Bank Harrisburg Mile along Front Street in Harrisburg, 6 to 7:45 p.m. The starting line is at Front and Maclay streets by the Governor’s Mansion. Enjoy music provided by WINK 104, grab some refreshments and check out the activities along the Susquehanna River. Visit ymcarun.com.
Putt it Into the Park
July 21: Head to City Island in Harrisburg to enjoy an 18-hole mini-golf course and a Harrisburg Senators game during the West Shore Chamber of Commerce’s “Putt it Into the Park,” 4 p.m. Cost to attend is $25, ages 13 and older; $20, ages 4 to 12; and free for kids 3 and under. Visit wschamber.org for more information.
Rummage Sale
July 23: Head to .note Bistro, 1530 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg, for an old-fashioned neighborhood rummage sale to kick off the restaurant’s two-year anniversary celebration, 8 a.m. Enjoy shopping, as well as an outdoor bar, and hotdogs and hamburgers on the grill. Visit notewinebar.com for more details.
Garden Experience
July 23: Join Penn State Extension for the 11th annual “Summer Garden Experience,” 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Penn State’s Southeast Agricultural Research and Extension Center, 1446 Auction Rd., Manheim. This event includes five hours of gardening ideas and information. Admission is covered with a $10 parking fee. For more details, visit agsci.psu.edu.
Living History
July 23-Aug. 18: The National Civil War Museum announces its “Living History” schedule for the 2016 summer season. Visit encampments, which include Confederate and Union infantry units, loading and firing demonstrations and more. Most infantry groups perform loading and firing demonstrations each day. Visit nationalcivilwarmuseum.org.
Bras & Booz
July 27: Feel Your Boobies Foundation is coming to Grain + Verse Bottlehouse, 148 Sheraton Dr., New Cumberland, for a night to promote proactive breast health in young women, 6 p.m. Enjoy discounted growlers and a surprise brewery that will donate its beer sales to the foundation. For more, visit grainandverse.com.
Networking Mixer
July 27: Join the West Shore Chamber and other local business professionals for an ice cream social from 4 to 6 p.m., at United Methodist Home for Children, 5120 Simpson Ferry Rd., Mechanicsburg. The event is free and open to chamber members. Visit wschamber.org.
Community Day
July 30: State Sen. Rob Teplitz invites residents to his annual Community Day, as well as a free document shredding event at his Harrisburg district office, 46 Kline Village, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The shredding event will take place in the John Harris High School’s parking lot across the street. Enjoy free food, music and kids’ activities. Visit senatorteplitz.com.
Pride Festival
July 30: Head to Riverfront Park, 200 S. Front St., Harrisburg, for the 24th Annual Pride Festival of Central PA, presented by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pride Festival provides safe environments for people to celebrate diversity and support local economic growth. Visit centralpapridefestival.com.
Harry Potter Birthday
July 31: In honor of Harry Potter’s birthday, East Shore Area Library, 4501 Ethel St., Harrisburg, will show the first film in the Harry Potter series, 1 p.m. This is an interactive program with audience members taking part in the movie. Enjoy birthday cake afterwards. Visit dcls.org or call the library at 717-652-9380.
Summer Reading
Through Aug. 30: Dauphin County Library System invites readers of all ages to participate in its “On Your Mark, Get Set… Read!” summer reading club. Participants can learn more at dcls.org or by visiting a Dauphin County library, where summer reading guides are available.
