Community Corner
Leads Over Lunch
Nov. 1: Mix and mingle with business leaders at this free lunch hosted by Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC at the AACA Museum, 161 Museum Dr., Hershey, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, visit harrisburgregionalchamber.org.
Mid-Day Getaway
Nov. 2, 16 & 30: Unwind over your lunch break at the McCormick Riverfront Library, 101 Walnut St., Harrisburg. Bring your lunch to the library between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. for coloring, card games, board games or other low-stress activity. Visit dcls.org for more details.
Evening in the Shadows
Nov. 3: Vision Resources of Central Pennsylvania will host the fifth annual “Evening in the Shadows,” a dinner that support its mission. The blindness awareness event starts at 6:15 p.m. at the Lodge at Liberty Forge, 3804 Lisburn Rd., Mechanicsburg. Tickets are $77 per person, and attire is business casual. Visit www.vrocp.org or call 717-238-2531.
Networking Mixer
Nov. 3: Join the West Shore Chamber of Commerce and other local business professionals at the November Networking Mixer from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Art Center, 18 Art Craft Dr., Mechanicsburg. The event is free and open to chamber members. Potential members may attend up to three free chamber events per year. Visit wschamber.org.
Annual Banquet
Nov. 3: Penn State Extension Cumberland County will host its annual banquet at Carlisle Fire and Rescue Services, 177 Carlisle Springs Rd., 6:30 to 9 p.m. Enjoy a milk punch reception served by the Cumberland County Dairy Princess, dinner by Kathy’s Deli in Shippensburg and a presentation by wildlife expert Jack Hubley and his live critters. Visit extension.psu.edu/cumberland.
Hummelstown First Friday
Nov. 4: Aanchal Apparel and Accessories will host First Friday at the Perking Point, 257 Hershey Rd., Hummelstown, 6 to 9 p.m. Shop for locally made arts, crafts and more and enjoy live entertainment. Donations of gently used clothing and baby items will be accepted for Morning Star Pregnancy Services. For more details, call 717-991-5105 or email anjusingh1517@gmail.com.
HBG Flea
Nov. 5: The HBG Flea market goes indoors this month, held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Strawberry Square in downtown Harrisburg. Shop for local art, handmade gifts, vintage wares and more. Visit hbgflea.com.
Haunted Museum Tours
Nov. 5-6: Winters Heritage House Museum, 41-47 E. High St., Elizabethtown, will offer haunted museum tours, 6 to 9 p.m. The tours will take visitors through spooky scenes staged inside the museum’s colonial log rooms. Tours are family friendly, but parents should use discretion with young children. Visit elizabethtownhistory.org.
Minersville Steam Engines
Nov. 8: National Railway Historical Society Harrisburg Chapter will host “Steam Engine Revival in Minersville,” an illustrated talk with Bob Kimmel 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. Call 717-439-9744 or email sloan@auchincloss.com.
Foreign Film Friday
Nov. 11: Join Fredricksen Library for “Blancanieves,” a tribute to silent films. Follow the story of a little girl who flees her family to run away with a troupe of dwarves and becomes a legend. Two showings are scheduled for 2 and 7 p.m. Rated PG-13. Visit fredricksenlibrary.org for more details.
Holiday Craft Show
Nov. 12: Winters Heritage House Museum, 41-47 E. High St., Elizabethtown, will host its 26th annual Holiday Craft Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a sneak-peek shopping opportunity on Nov. 11, 4 to 8 p.m. The show features local food, handmade jewelry, clothing, holiday décor and more. Admission is a $3 donation or free with a food bank donation. Visit elizabethtownhistory.org.
Volunteer Work Day
Nov. 12: 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.
Nutcracker Preview
Nov. 12: Join The Pennsylvania Regional Ballet for excerpts from “The Nutcracker” at Midtown Scholar Bookstore, 1302 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Visit midtownscholar.com.
CF Foundation Gala
Nov. 12: The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will host a gala to honor the 2016 class of “Foundation’s Finest” at the Sheraton Harrisburg-Hershey at 6 p.m. This select group from central PA demonstrates strong leadership, are active in their communities, excel in their profession or business and have made a commitment to the CF Foundation. For more details, visit finest.org.
Veterans Day Service
Nov. 13: In partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1106 Capital St., Harrisburg, will host a public commemorative event to honor Vietnam-era veterans identified within the Harrisburg community during its 10:45 a.m. service.
Appalachian Trail Stories
Nov 13: Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill, will host a presentation at 2 p.m. with Lauralee Bliss, who has hiked the Appalachian Trail twice in each direction. Bliss will share stories and pictures from her 4,000-mile journey. Visit fredricksenlibrary.org for more details.
Historical Presentation
Nov. 13: Historical Society of Dauphin County will host a presentation with Howard Parker, Harris-Cameron Mansion docent and Thomas Elder re-enactor, at 2:30 p.m., at the mansion, located 219 S. Front St., Harrisburg. Admission is a donation of $5; free to historical society members. Visit dauphinhistory.org.
Harvest Party
Nov. 13: Have fun and enjoy a great meal at the annual Harvest Party hosted by Love the Hill. The event will feature a Thanksgiving dinner, games, prizes, family photos and more, running from noon to 3 p.m. at the Mansion, 333 S. 13th St., Harrisburg. For more information, call 405-234-0866.
World Record Attempt
Nov. 14: Join Caitlin’s Smiles, an organization that creates craft kits for children in hospitals, as its members attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the most people coloring simultaneously. The event begins at 7 p.m. at Elizabethtown College’s Koons Activity Venue in Brossman Commons. Visit caitlins-smiles.org for more details.
Holiday Story Times
Nov. 14-Dec. 9: Join Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill, in the Pollock Children’s Library for young children’s holiday programs that promote literacy and provide a fun library experience. For more information, visit fredricksenlibrary.org.
Fall Concerts
Nov. 15-16: Enjoy some fine music as several Lebanon Valley College ensembles hold their fall concerts in Lutz Hall of the Bertha Brossman Blair Music Center. On Nov. 15, “An Evening of Woodwinds” will feature four different ensembles, followed by the Percussion Ensemble concert on Nov. 16. Both events begin at 7:30 p.m. and are free to the public. Visit www.lvc.edu.
2016 Business Expo
Nov. 16: The Harrisburg Regional Chamber and CREDC will host its 30th annual Business Expo at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex, 2300 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg, from 2 to 7 p.m. Bring your business card for free admission. Without a card, admission is $5. Find more details at harrisburgregionalchamber.org.
Business After Hours
Nov. 16: Mingle with business professionals and meet your elected officials at Harrisburg Regional Chamber and CREDC’s free networking event at Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center, 2300 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg, 5 to 7 p.m. harrisburgregionalchamber.org.
City Living Workshop
Nov. 17: Friends of Midtown will host “How Our Interactions Make Harrisburg Better…or Worse,” 7 to 8:30 p.m. at st@rtup, 922 N. 3rd St. In partnership with today’s the day Harrisburg, this hands-on workshop is designed to help residents develop a better understanding of city living to build better relationships with the city and its diverse people. Visit friendsofmidtown.org.
3rd in The Burg
Nov. 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.
Holiday Parade
Nov. 19: The City of Harrisburg will host the 2016 Holiday Parade, featuring local celebrities, music, floats, food and more. The parade steps off at noon from City Island and winds through downtown. More information can be found at harrisburgpa.gov.
Silent Auction
Nov. 19: Join Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill, for its annual silent auction, 1 to 4 p.m. Items up for bid include books, artwork, children’s items, gift certificates, vacation packages and restaurant gift cards. For more details, visit fredricksenlibrary.org.
Dinner Party
Nov. 19: Historical Society of Dauphin County will host a Gala Victorian Dinner in the public rooms of the John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion, 219 S. Front St., Harrisburg, 6 p.m. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and champagne punch, wine and craft beer, harp and string music, and a dinner inspired by Victorian-era dishes. Tickets are $150 per person or $250 for supporting patrons. Visit dauphincountyhistory.org.
Antiques Appraisal Fair
Nov. 20: Determine the value of your antiques at the Friends of Fort Hunter Appraisal Sale with Cordier Auctions at Fort Hunter Centennial Barn, 5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg, 1:30 to 4 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Friends of Fort Hunter. Visit forthunter.org for more details.
Holiday Bazaar
Nov. 20: The Circle School of Harrisburg, 210 Oakleigh Ave., will host its annual Holiday Bazaar from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., featuring handcrafted and gift-quality items for sale, with a portion of the proceeds benefitting the Circle School. Soup, bread and hot beverages will be provided for guests to enjoy. For more information, visit CircleSchool.org.
Local Lunch
Nov. 21: Join Friends of Midtown at its monthly community lunch, which will be held at the Broad Street Market, Harrisburg, 12 to 2 p.m. Contact business@friendsofmidtown.org or visit friendsofmidtown.org.
Toy Train Exhibit
Nov. 26-Dec. 18: Keystone Model Railroad Historical Society returns to Fort Hunter Centennial Barn, 5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg, with a display of HO gauge trains that travel over a large layout representing communities in central PA, Saturdays and Sundays, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Visit forthunter.org for more information.
Small Business Saturday
Nov. 26: Celebrate Harrisburg’s local businesses on Small Business Saturday with a trip to the Broad Street Market. Friends of Midtown will have new Shop Midtown Coupon books for sale, full of bargains from local businesses, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more details, visit the Friends of Midtown Facebook page or friendsofmidtown.org.
Odd Ones Bizarre
Nov. 26: The annual Odd Ones Holiday Bizarre will be held at The Millworks, 340 Verbeke St., Harrisburg, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Shop for funky and handcrafted items for the holiday season at this annual alternative arts and crafts event. Dozens of crafters and creators will sell their wares, in addition to the Millworks’ featured studio artists. Visit millworksharrisburg.com.
Festival of Trees
Nov. 26-Dec. 18: View Christmas trees decorated with handmade ornaments and trimmed by local garden clubs, on display at the Fort Hunter Tavern House, 5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Trees are available for raffle and a selection of ornaments are for sale. For more details, visit forthunter.org.
