November Community Corner
Author Talk
Nov. 1: Messiah College will host a lecture by Thomas Friedman, New York Times foreign affairs columnist and bestselling author, at the High Center, Parmer Hall, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25, $10 for students (with ID) and youth (18 and under). Visit messiah.edu.
Celebrating Diwali
Nov. 2: Learn about the Hindu festival of Diwali at Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill, 6:30 to 8 p.m., with a special celebration with food trucks, Indian dance and Bollywood singing. Visit fredricksenlibrary.org.
Organ Concert
Nov. 2: Market Square Church, 20 S. 2nd St., Harrisburg, presents “Organ Spooktacular,” with three of the area’s finest organists performing eerie music, 7:30 p.m. Treats, refreshments and surprises will round out the evening. Visit marketsquarechurch.org.
HBG Flea
Nov. 3: Shop the HBG Flea for local art, vintage treasures and curated curios at Strawberry Square, 320 Market St., Harrisburg, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information and a lineup of artists and makers, visit hbgflea.com.
Community Arts
Nov. 3: The Annville-Cleona Community Arts Day will be held at Christ Church United Church of Christ, 200 S. White Oak St., Annville, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This free event is a celebration of the arts in the community with live performances, art exhibits, free kids’ art activities and free refreshments. Visit ccucc.org.
Book Sales
Nov. 3, 17: 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.
Civil Rights Show
Nov. 3-Jan. 30: Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA), 161 Museum Dr., Hershey, will host “Buses and their Impact on the Civil Rights Movement,” to share important events from the Civil Rights and Freedom Riders movements. W. Peter Conroy from the Freedom Riders Park in Anniston, Ala., will give a talk on Nov. 3 at 1 p.m. Visit aacamuseum.org.
Tweed Ride
Nov. 4: Throw on old-timey duds and join Recycle Bicycle for its annual Tweed Ride, which kicks off at 3:30 p.m. at the Capitol fountain on Commonwealth Avenue, Harrisburg. After the ride, refuel with discounted sustenance at Rubicon. Visit the Recycle Bicycle Facebook page.
Election Day Break
Nov. 6: Stop in Foundation Hall of the New Cumberland Public Library, 1 Benjamin Plaza, New Cumberland, before or after you vote for lunch, homemade soup, drinks and homemade baked goods, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit newcumberlandlibrary.org.
Luncheon
Nov. 7: West Shore Chamber of Commerce, 4211 Trindle Rd., Camp Hill, will host a Member Benefits Luncheon, 12 to 1:30 p.m. Chamber members and non-members are invited for a complimentary lunch to learn more about the chamber and to network. Visit wschamber.org.
Mid-Day Getaway
Nov. 7, 14, 21, 18: Unwind over lunch break at the McCormick Riverfront Library, 101 Walnut St., Harrisburg. Bring your lunch to the library, 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., for coloring, card games, board games or low-stress activities. Visit dcls.org.
Mapping PA
Nov. 8: Join the State Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 North St., Harrisburg, at 11:30 a.m. for a Nature Lab to explore the different maps of Pennsylvania: road, historic, topographic. Try your mapping skills with historic maps and trek across Pennsylvania in your socks. Get more information at statemuseumpa.org.
Dinner for a Cause
Nov. 8: Vision Resources of Central PA will host the seventh annual “Evening in the Shadows” at the Country Club of Harrisburg, 401 Fishing Creek Valley Rd., Harrisburg, for a multi-course dinner and blindness awareness event, beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets are $80. For details and tickets, call 717-238- 2531 or email ccuddy@vrocp.org.
Energy Summit
Nov. 8-9: The 3rd annual Regional Executive Energy Summit will be held at The Hotel Hershey, 100 Hotel Rd., to address energy industry challenges and opportunities, growing demand and the need to cut carbon emissions. Speakers and panelists will cover a variety of topics. To make hotel reservations, call 855-729-3108.
Foreign Film
Nov. 9: Join Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill, for “Jafar Panahi’s Taxi,” a film from Iran, about an exiled Iranian filmmaker who poses as a taxi driver in Tehran and interacts with a series of colorful characters. Showings are at 2 and 7 p.m. Visit fredricksenlibrary.org.
Craft Show
Nov. 9-10: Winters Heritage House Museum, 47 E. High St., Elizabethtown, hosts the 28th annual Elizabethtown Heritage Craft Show on Nov. 9, 4 to 8 p.m., and Nov. 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch and baked goods will be available. A $2 admission fee or food bank donation is requested. Museum members and students are free. Visit elizabethtownhistory.org.
Volunteer Work Day
Nov. 10: Help Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, with continuing park and habitat enhancement projects, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Snacks, tools and work gloves will be provided. Bring along a water bottle. Refreshments available. Learn more at wildwoodlake.org.
Bells for Peace
Nov. 11: In conjunction with the U.S. World War I Centennial Commission, The State Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 North St., Harrisburg, will conduct a “Bells of Peace” ceremony at 11 a.m., with a tolling of its full-sized replica of the Liberty Bell. The ceremony will honor Pennsylvania veterans of WWI. Visit statemuseumpa.org.
Veterans Day
Nov. 11: The National Civil War Museum, 1 Lincoln Circle, Harrisburg, salutes veterans with free admission for veterans, active-duty military service members and military retirees, 12 to 5 p.m. Learn more at nationalcivilwarmuseum.org.
Movie Screening
Nov. 12: Filmmaker Zeke Zelker comes to Midtown Cinema, 250 Reily St., Harrisburg, for a 7 p.m. sneak preview of his film “Billboard,” which transcends the typical movie-going experience. Visit billboardmovie.com for more details.
Volunteer Fair
Nov. 13: Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill, will host a “Volunteer Fair,” 2 to 7 p.m., with a variety of organizations that need volunteers. Get more information at fredricksenlibrary.org.
Curiosity Kids
Nov. 15: Children ages 3 to 6 and families can enjoy “Curiosity Kids—Racing Ramps!” at the State Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 North St., Harrisburg, 11:30 a.m. Learn all about roads, racing, speed and travel. Visit statemuseumpa.org.
Business After Hours
Nov. 15: Get to know other business professionals at the Harrisburg Regional Chamber and CREDC’s free networking event at RETTEW, 5031 Richard Lane, Suite 111, Mechanicsburg, 5 to 7 p.m. Check out the details at harrisburgregionalchamber.org.
Holiday Marketplace
Nov. 15-16: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) hosts the Holiday Marketplace in Village Square of the State Museum, 300 North St., on Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Nov. 16, 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Shop for unique gifts from a variety of PHMC’s historic sites and museums from throughout PA. Visit statemuseumpa.org.
3rd in The Burg
Nov. 16: 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, 6 to 9 p.m. See what’s going on at thirdintheburg.org.
Winter Fun
Nov. 16-Dec. 31: Whitaker Wonderland offers indoor winter fun for the whole family at Whitaker Center, 222 Market St., Harrisburg. Take laps around the sock skate rink and dive in the snowball pit. Festive activities are included with Harsco Science Center admission. Visit whitakercenter.org.
Holiday Parade
Nov. 17: Head downtown for Harrisburg’s annual holiday parade with live music, giant parade balloons, floats and more, 12 p.m. There also will be food trucks and carnival games, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. An awards ceremony, visits with Santa and complimentary cookies and hot chocolate will be at Strawberry Square, 3 p.m. Visit harrisburgpa.gov/holiday-parade.
Survivor Day
Nov. 17: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention South Central PA hosts “Survivor Day” at the Radisson Hotel Harrisburg, 1150 Camp Hill Bypass Camp Hill, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is hosted for people affected by suicide loss. Visit afsp.org for more details.
Cars and Christmas
Nov. 17-Jan. 6: 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. Learn more at aacamuseum.org.
New Member Social
Nov. 20: Join Harrisburg Young Professionals for its new member social at Café 1500, 1500 N. 6th St., Harrisburg, 6 to 8 p.m. This event is for new and prospective members who would like to learn more about HYP. Please RSVP to attend. Visit hyp.org.
Odd Ones Bizarre
Nov. 24: The Millworks, 340 Verbeke St., Harrisburg, hosts The Odd Ones Holiday Bizarre, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Shop for unique, handcrafted items for the holiday season at this annual alternative arts and crafts event. Visit millworksharrisburg.com.
Festival of Trees
Nov. 24-Dec. 16: 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. 24-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. Visit forthunter.org for details.
Counterterrorism
Nov. 28: Former CIA and FBI official Philip Mudd will speak on counterterrorism at a dinner hosted by the Foreign Policy Association of Harrisburg. The event is at 6:30 p.m. at the West Shore Country Club, Camp Hill. Cost is $50, advanced reservations required. For more information, visit fpa-harrisburg.org.
Pajama Party
Nov. 30: Take the family to the AACA Museum, 161 Museum Dr., Hershey, for the “Polar Express” Pajama Party, 6 to 9 p.m., for screening of the holiday classic. Tour the museum to see holiday displays and enjoy kid-friendly foods. Pajamas, pillows, blankets and stuffed animals are encouraged. Visit aacamuseum.org.
Elegant Progressions
Nov. 30-Dec. 1: Historic Harrisburg Association and Kidney Foundation of Central Pennsylvania host the 27th annual “Elegant Progressions” black-tie progressive dinner. Enjoy chauffeured service to various mansions for hors d’oeuvres and aperitifs, a formal dinner and dessert. Visit elegantprogressions.org.
