November Community Corner
Mid-Day Getaway
Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: 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 low-stress activities. Visit dcls.org for details.
Dinner for a Cause
Nov. 2: Vision Resources of Central PA will host the sixth annual “Evening in the Shadows” at AACA Museum, 161 Museum Dr., Hershey, for a multi-course dinner and blindness awareness event. Tickets are $80. For details and tickets, call 717-238- 2531 or email ccuddy@vrocp.org.
One FAB Night
Nov. 3: One FAB Night will be held at the State Museum 300 North St., Harrisburg, 4 to 10 p.m., to honor Mara Keisling, Dickinson College and Adanjesús Marín and to raise funds to support the work of the LGBT Center of Central PA. Enjoy a reception with entertainment, dancing, silent auction, hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Visit fallachievementbenefit.org.
HBG Flea
Nov. 4: Shop the HBG Flea for local art, vintage treasures and curated curios at Strawberry Square in Harrisburg, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit hbgflea.com for more details.
Fall Benefit
Nov. 4: Junior League of Harrisburg’s second annual Fall Fundraising Benefit & Silent Auction for the Penn State vs. Michigan State away game will be held at the Vineyard at Hershey, 598 Schoolhouse Rd., Middletown, starting at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $25; designated driver rate is $18. Visit jl-hbg.com for more event details.
Fundraising Gala
Nov. 4: South Central PA Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will host “Unmask the Stigma” Suicide Prevention Gala at Radisson Hotel Harrisburg from 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $50 person or $90 per couple. Visit afsp.org/southcentralpa for event details.
Full Moon Hike
Nov. 4: Enjoy a guided adventure on the North Boardwalk at Wildwood Park, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Brave the moonlit path as your eyes adjust to the darkness, while enjoying special activities along the way. Find more details at wildwoodlake.org.
Book Sales
Nov. 4, 18: Friends of the New Cumberland Public Library, 1 Benjamin Plaza, will hold 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. Shop for books, vintage jewelry, men’s items, DVDs, CDs, puzzles, kids’ books, records and more. Visit cumberlandcountylibraries.org.
Mental Health
Nov. 5: Learn how to help a person who may be experiencing a mental health-related crisis or problem in a free Adult Mental Health First Aid Training course at Giant Community Room, 3301 E. Trindle Rd., Camp Hill, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Participants must be 18 years or older. Visit afsp.org/southcentralpa for details.
Yoga Walk
Nov. 5: Join yoga instructor Traci Wolfe for a guided, 3.1-mile walk around Wildwood Lake at a pace that will warm the body, with stops along the way for simple yoga exercises. The walk begins at 11:30 a.m. in front of the nature center. Appropriate for ages 12 and older. Visit wildwoodlake.org.
Library Benefit
Nov. 5: Friends of the East Shore Library will host a fundraiser at the Oyster Mill Playhouse, 1001 Oyster Mill Rd., Camp Hill, at 2 p.m. Oyster Mill Playhouse will present “Jeeves Intervenes” adapted by Margaret Raether from stories of P. G. Wodehouse. Free wine and light refreshments provided. Call 717-839-7517 for more information and limited general admission tickets.
Member Luncheon
Nov. 9: Join the West Shore Chamber of Commerce, 4211 Trindle Rd., Camp Hill, and other local business professionals at a member luncheon, 12 to 1:30 p.m. The luncheon is open to all chamber members or non-members who would like to learn more. Visit wschamber.org.
Foreign Film Friday
Nov. 10: Join Fredricksen Library for “Gloria,” a film from Chile. Follow the story of a 58-year-old divorcee who develops a passionate relationship with an older man. Two showings are scheduled for 2 and 7 p.m. Rated PG-13. Visit fredricksenlibrary.org for more details.
Craft Show
Nov. 10-11: Winters Heritage House Museum, 47 E. High St., Elizabethtown, will host the 27th annual Elizabethtown Heritage Craft Show, opening Friday, 4 to 8 p.m., with a “Sneak Peek Party” for a first chance at locally made creative pieces. Lunch and baked goods will be available for purchase. An admission fee of $2 or a food bank contribution is requested. Visit elizabethtownhistory.org.
Women’s Expo
Nov. 11: The sixth annual Cumberland County Women’s Expo will be held at the Carlisle Expo Center, 100 K St., Carlisle, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This expo will present more than 80 businesses, including beauty, health and wellness, finance, travel, entertainment and home décor. Visit harrisburgregionalchamber.org.
Volunteer Work Day
Nov. 11: 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. Bring a water bottle. Refreshments available. Visit wildwoodlake.org.
Nutcracker Storytime
Nov. 11: Join New Cumberland Library, 1 Benjamin Plaza, and Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet at 2 p.m. for a family-friendly story time with the Nutcracker. Children will explore movement and concepts that stimulate creativity, imagination, coordination and self-confidence. Best suited for children ages 3 and older. Visit cumberlandcountylibraries.org.
PA Music Fest
Nov. 11: Enjoy an eclectic line up of hip hop, live bands, instruments, R&B, poetry, emcees, live graffiti art, live hip hop cyphers, DJs, beat boxing, break dancing and more at PennsylMania Music Fest at Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center (H*MAC), 1110 N. 3rd St. Doors open at 4 p.m.; show starts at 5 p.m. Pre-sale tickets are $10; tickets at the door are $15. Visit harrisburgarts.com.
Book Review
Nov. 14: New Cumberland Public Library, 1 Benjamin Plaza, will host local author Don Helin, who will discuss two of his works, “Secret Assault” and “Angel’s Revenge,” for the book review program in Foundation Hall, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Reviews are held on the second Tuesday of the month from September to May. Visit cumberlandcountylibraries.org.
Railroad Talk
Nov. 14: Alex Mayes will give a digital presentation, “2016 in Review,” to Harrisburg Chapter National Railway Historical Society at Hoss’s Restaurant, 743 Wertzville Rd., Enola. Business meeting and speaker begin at 7 p.m., with dinner served as early as 5 p.m. Call 717-439-9744 or email sloan@auchincloss.com.
Holiday Wreaths
Nov. 14-16: Shalom House will host its 8th annual “Wreaths for a Reason,” a community awareness and fundraising event at Strawberry Square, 11 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg. Local crafters and school students donate the wreaths for this event. Visit shalomhouse.net for details.
Holiday Marketplace
Nov. 16-17: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) will hold the Holiday Marketplace in Village Square of the State Museum, 300 North St., 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The marketplace features PA-themed gifts from a variety of PHMC’s historic sites and museums from throughout the state. Visit statemuseumpa.org.
Book Week
Nov. 16-19: Join children’s book author Lauren Castillo in her studio at the Millworks, 340 Verbeke St., Harrisburg, during Joan Y. Leopold Children’s Book Week for a meet-and-greet open house. Each family will receive a copy of her book, “Nana in the City,” and an opportunity to have it signed. For details, call 717-652-9380, ext. 144.
3rd in The Burg
Nov. 17: 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.
Winter Fun
Nov. 17-Jan. 28: Whitaker Wonderland offers indoor winter fun for the whole family at Whitaker Center, 222 Market St., Harrisburg. Take a few laps around the sock skate rink, dive in the snowball pit, and take the Cranky Cars for a spin. Festive activities are included with Harsco Science Center admission. Visit whitakercenter.org for details.
Holiday Parade
Nov. 18: Harrisburg will host its 2017 Holiday Parade, featuring local celebrities, music, floats, food and more. The parade steps off at 12 p.m. from City Island and winds through downtown. More information can be found at harrisburgpa.gov.
Silent Auction
Nov. 18: 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 details, visit fredricksenlibrary.org.
Cars and Christmas
Nov. 18-Dec. 31: The AACA Museum will feature themed Christmas trees, unusual vehicles, vintage toys and cars, a Hess Truck display, model train exhibits, Sammy the 29-foot snow plow, a Grinch scavenger hunt and more. Bring a toy or non-perishable food item for the Central PA Food Bank and Toys for Tots. Visit aacamuseum.org.
NYC Bus Trip
Nov. 24: The Dauphin County Technical School Education Foundation will host a bus trip, “A Day On Your Own,” to New York City. Proceeds benefit a scholarship for career and technical students attending the Dauphin County Technical School. Visit dcts.org.
Small Business Saturday
Nov. 25: Celebrate local businesses on Small Business Saturday with a trip to the Broad Street Market, 1233 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friends of Midtown will have its new “Shop Midtown” coupon books for sale, full of bargains from local businesses, and will host its “Local Lunch” from 12 to 2 p.m. Visit friendsofmidtown.org.
Odd Ones Bizarre
Nov. 25: 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. 25-Dec. 17: View Christmas trees decorated with handmade ornaments and trimmed by local garden clubs at the Fort Hunter Tavern House, 5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg, Saturdays and Sundays, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Trees are available for raffle and a selection of ornaments are for sale. Visit forthunter.org.
Toy Train Exhibit
Nov. 25-Dec. 23: 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.
Holiday Lights
Nov. 25-Jan. 1: Take a mile-long drive through a Christmas light display, with more than 300,000 lights all synchronized with holiday music broadcasted via FM radio, at Manheim Township Community Park, 209 Petersburg Rd., Lititz. Visit ChristmasSpiritLights.com.
Harp-Felt Christmas
Nov. 26: Harrisburg Harp Orchestra presents the annual “Harp-Felt Christmas” concert at Grace Milliman Pollock Performing Arts Center, 340 N 21st St., Camp Hill, 3 p.m. The 50-plus-member ensemble will perform original arrangements of traditional carols and modern holiday favorites. Tickets are $22 for adults, $16 for students and seniors. For tickets and details, visit harrisburgharporchestra.com.
