March Community Corner
Leads Over Lunch
March 1: Mix and mingle with business leaders at this free lunch hosted by Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC, 3211 N. Front St., Suite 201, Harrisburg, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, visit harrisburgregionalchamber.org.
Taste of the Chamber
March 2: West Shore Chamber of Commerce will host “Taste of the Chamber” at Appalachian Harley Davidson, Mechanicsburg, 4 to 7 p.m. Enjoy culinary masterpieces from the area’s best restaurants, hotels and caterers, as well as a raffle. Tickets are $25. For more information, visit wschamber.org.
Visual Arts in Health Care
March 2: The World Culture Club of Central PA presents a free program, “Visual Arts in Health Care,” at Penn State Hershey Medical Center, 500 University Dr., 5th Floor, featuring speaker Elizabeth Blyler, an art education graduate of Penn State. More information is at worldcultureclubpa.org.
Living Tobacco Free
March 3, 17, 29: PinnacleHealth will host “Introduction to Tobacco Free Living Session” at PinnacleHealth Polyclinic Campus, Landis Building, 2501 N. 3rd St., 6th Floor, Harrisburg, 10 a.m. Visit pinnaclehealth.org for more details.
Lost In Las Vegas
March 5: The Art Association of Harrisburg will host its “Lost in Las Vegas” Bal Masque at the Radisson Hotel, Camp Hill, 6 to 11 p.m. Enjoy live music, hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, a caricaturist, costume judging, wine tasting and more. Reservations are $100 per person. Visit artassocofhbg.com for more details.
Maple Sugar Festival
March 6: Head to Fort Hunter Park, 5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg, for the Maple Sugar Festival, 12 to 4 p.m. Kids and adults can have hands-on fun tapping a tree and watching spile-making. Have a sample of real maple syrup on ice cream and shop for delicious maple products. Visit forthunter.org.
End of Life Seminar
March 8: West Shore Chamber of Commerce will host the third seminar in a four-part series exploring elder estate planning, hospice care and funeral services at Bethany Village, Mechanicsburg, 6:30 to 9 p.m. This seminar will open with a light meal. For more details, visit wschamber.org.
Steam Engine Presentation
March 8: Harrisburg Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society will host Rick Musser, vice president and assistant chief mechanical officer of Strasburg Rail Road, for a presentation on “Operating and Maintaining Vintage Railroad Equipment,” at Hoss’s Restaurant, 743 Wertzville Rd., Enola. Business meeting and speaker begin at 7 p.m., with a meal available as early as 5 p.m. For more details, call 717-238-2131.
Diabetes Presentation
March 8: PinnacleHealth will host “Diabetes and You: Signs, Symptoms and Treatment” with Dr. Marianna Antonopoulou at Giant Food Store Community Center, 2300 Linglestown Rd., Harrisburg, 7 p.m. For more information, visit pinnaclehealth.org.
Pint Night
March 9: Grain + Verse hosts “Pint Night” with Aldus Brewing Co., 6 p.m. Buy a brew from this Hanover-based brewery and keep the pint glass. More information is at grainandverse.com.
Perry County’s Box Huckleberry
March 10: Join Perry County Penn State Extension Master Gardeners from 7 to 8:30 p.m. for a free presentation on Perry County’s Box Huckleberry at the Perry County Penn State Extension Office, 8 Carlisle St., New Bloomfield. Pre-registration is requested. Visit extension.psu.edu for more details.
Damselflies and Dragonflies
March 10: Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art, 176 Water Company Rd., Millersburg, presents the first installment of its “2016 Discovery Lecture Series: Damselflies and Dragonflies,” with retired educator and volunteer naturalist Tony “Doc” Schoch at 7 p.m. Visit nedsmithcenter.org.
Foreign Film Friday:
March 11: Join Fredricksen Library for “Zero Motivation,” an Israeli film featuring funny, quick-witted female characters. Two showings are at 2 and 7 p.m. Rated PG-13. Visit fredricksenlibrary.org for more details.
Spring Craft Show
March 11-12: Enola Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 22 Salt Rd., Enola, will host its 11th Annual Spring Arts & Crafts Show featuring more than 65 vendors, March 11, 4 to 8 p.m., and March 12, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, contact cb2982@msn.com or 717-732-6378.
Steam Engine Presentation
March 12: Harrisburg Chapter National Railway Historical Society’s annual Railroad Show & Collectors Market will be held at First Church of God, 245 W. High St., Middletown, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donation at the door is $5; kids 12 and under are free. For more details, call 717-439-9744 or email sloan@auchincloss.com.
Local Lunch
March 12: Join Friends of Midtown at the group’s monthly community lunch, which will be held at Zeroday Brewing Co., 250 Reily St., Harrisburg, 12 to 2 p.m. Contact business@friendsofmidtown.org or visit friendsofmidtown.org.
Concert & Workshop
March 12: J.S. Bach’s “St. Matthew Passion” will be performed by the Bach Choir of Baltimore, members of the Susquehanna Children’s Chorale and soloists, 7 p.m., at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Cathedral, Harrisburg, with a pre-concert workshop on the “Language of the St. Matthew Passion” preceding at 6:15 p.m. Details at musicbytheriver.org.
Susquehanna Ducks and Geese
March 13: The Ned Smith Center, 176 Water Company Rd., Millersburg, will host its annual “Ducks and Geese of the Susquehanna River” program from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join Scott Bills, retired land management group supervisor at the PA Game Commission, to learn about waterfowl and their seasonal migration patterns. For more details, visit nedsmithcenter.org.
Bowl for Kids’ Sake
March 13-20: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region will host “Bowl for Kids’ Sake” this spring at area bowling alleys: March 13 at Red Crown Bowling Center, Harrisburg; March 19 at Cedar Lanes, Lebanon; and March 20 at Midway Bowling Center, Newville. For details and a complete schedule, visit capbigs.org.
Soup & a Bowl
March 14: The 23rd annual Soup & a Bowl, Harrisburg, will be held at the Radisson Hotel Harrisburg, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The St. Patrick’s Day-themed event will include a variety of soups, breads, desserts, live music, pottery throwing and a raffle. Locally crafted limited edition commemorative Central Pennsylvania Food Bank bowls can be ordered in advance. Visit centralpafoodbank.org for more details.
Great Decisions 2016
March 14 and 28: Fredricksen Library will host “Great Decisions,” America’s largest world affairs discussion program, with topics chosen by Foreign Policy Association experts. Topics for March are “Migration” (March 14) and “The Koreas” (March 28). Cost is $10 per individual session or $40 for all sessions. Visit fredricksenlibrary.org.
Women of Excellence
March 16: The YWCA Greater Harrisburg will honor 34 outstanding women who dedicate time and talent to making a difference in central Pennsylvania at the Hershey Lodge, 325 University Dr., Hershey, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $100 per seat. For registration and a full list of honorees, visit ywcahbg.org.
Management of PA Forests
March 17: The Cumberland Woodland Owners Association will host Dr. James Finley, Penn State professor of forest resources, at the West Pennsboro Township Municipal Building, 2150 Newville Rd., Carlisle, 7 p.m. For more information, contact Fred Peabody (717-776-3565; fredp5@earthlink.net) or Mike Waldron (717-677-7317; mdwald57@yahoo.com).
GreenCon 2016
March 17: GreenCon, central Pennsylvania’s annual Green Building Conference & Expo, will be held at Dickinson College, 28 N. College St., Carlisle, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. This year’s focus will be on resiliency in the built environment. For more details, visit usgbc-centralpa.org.
3rd in the Burg
March 18: 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.
Ready, Set, Grow
March 19: Join Penn State Extension Master Gardeners and Educators from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Penn State Extension office, 310 Allen Rd., Carlisle, for its “Ready, Set, Grow!” workshop. Registration fee is $10; register by March 16. For more, visit extension.psu.edu/cumberland.
Board Game Day
March 19: Get to know your neighbors with friendly rounds of popular board games at HACC Midtown, 1500 N. 3rd St., Room 224, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food and games will be provided; you may also bring your own games. All ages and skill levels are welcome. For more details, visit friendsofmidtown.org.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 19: Enjoy the 16th Annual Harrisburg St. Patrick’s Day Parade, beginning at 2 p.m. Bring non-perishable food items with you to the parade to benefit the Central PA Food Bank. For more information, including parade route, visit craicpa.org.
Dauphin County Egg Hunt
March 20: Head to Fort Hunter Park, 5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg, for an Easter egg hunt, 2 to 5 p.m. There are hunts scheduled for ages 2 to 3 at 2:30 p.m.; 4 to 5 at 2:45 p.m., 6 to 7 at 3 p.m.; and 8 to 9 at 3:15 p.m. Enjoy face painting, pony rides and kids’ activities. For more details, visit dauphincounty.org.
Evening with Seth Godin
March 23: Harrisburg Regional Chamber will host “An Evening with Seth Godin” at its annual spring gathering at Hershey Lodge, 325 University Dr., Hershey, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Godin is one of today’s most influential business thinkers and the author of 18 bestselling books
Latin American Talk
March 24: Foreign Policy Association of Harrisburg will host R. Evan Ellis, professor of Latin American Studies, at the U.S. Army War College at the Radisson Hotel Harrisburg, Camp Hill, 7:30 p.m., with a dinner at 6:30 p.m. Ellis will discuss the region’s emergence onto the world stage. For more information, visit fpa-harrisburg.org.
Practice Patience
March 26: Kalpa Bhadra Kadampa Buddhist Center, 251 Wiconisco St., Harrisburg, will host “Finding Freedom from Frustration: The Practice of Patience,” 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This course is $35 for the day and will be taught by Julie Francisco. For more information, visit meditationpa.org.
Special Film Event
March 31: Filmmaker Aviva Kempner presents her latest film “Rosenwald: The Remarkable Story of a Jewish Partnership with African American Communities” at the Jewish Community Center, 3301 N. Front St., Harrisburg, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 and are available at jewishharrisburg.org or by calling 717-236-9555.
