Pup Protection: To keep kids safe around dogs, setting boundaries is essential

June 27, 2024 | by Gina Napoli

When my husband was 5 years old, a playmate encouraged him to blow into a dog’s face because, (wink), “Dogs really like that.” Fast-forward decades later, and yada yada yada, my husband has the cutest scar below his nose.

If that incident happened today, there may have been a news headline and a lawsuit. People may have wondered why the children and animals weren’t supervised. The dog may have even suffered a fatal punishment for reacting badly to the little boy’s well-intentioned affection.

While parenting styles have changed significantly since the 1960s, the main things that haven’t changed in this scenario: child behavior and dog behavior.

Amy Powell, CPDT (Certified Pet Dog Trainer), at Lemoyne-based Doggie U LLC works in the dog fostering community and often sees bad things happen to otherwise good dogs because children didn’t know any better, because adults weren’t paying attention or because adults and children didn’t respect the dog’s boundaries.

Many dogs boomerang into shelters or are put down because of incidents involving children. You don’t have to scroll far through your news feed to find stories of canine/child interactions going horrifically wrong.

“You could have the friendliest dog and take him faithfully to training classes, but that is no guarantee that your dog will always behave perfectly. Dogs are animals and can be unpredictable,” said Powell. “So are your children.”

So how do you prevent your household from becoming a statistic?

Simply put: education. If you have a dog, make sure you attend training classes with him, because “dog training is really for humans,” according to Powell. Consult with a dog trainer who practices positive reinforcement behavior methods, (which means no prong collars, shock collars or choke chains), and exercise recommended dog safety practices to keep all your kids safe, furry and not.

Maintaining a dog’s boundaries keeps everyone safe. For example, if your dog reacts badly to people patting his head, then do not allow anyone to put their hands near his head. And if your dog bit someone’s hand if it got near his face, according to the law books, YOU are legally liable. Unfortunately, part of the settlement may be to also punish the dog.

“As a dog owner, you are responsible for setting boundaries for the dog and for ensuring your children respect the dog’s boundaries,” Powell said. “You are also responsible for gauging whether your child is old enough and trustworthy enough to be around the dog. If you aren’t sure if the dog is safe, then keep them separated.”

It’s also important to know your dog. Most dogs that have been rescued have trigger points resulting from past traumas. My own super friendly Lucy D. Dogg snaps like the Tasmanian devil if we blow raspberries on her belly. So to keep everyone in the vicinity safe, we don’t make sputtering noises while making direct eye contact with Miss Lucille.

“A dog operates off pure instinct. He doesn’t understand reason. If someone violates his boundaries and territory and he reacts, it’s not his fault,” said Powell. “It’s your fault for not preventing it.”

Other excellent dog safety advice: “Don’t leave the dog unattended with your child. Be sure an adult supervises,” Powell said. “Those pictures of babies and dogs napping together are cute, but very risky in real life.”

If your dog is exhibiting dominant body language, or is an unfriendly dog overall, then ask your child to stay back.

“For example, if a dog is staring you down, or the dog’s ears are forward with his mouth closed, this is aggressive body language,” Powell said. “Try your introductions some other time, if ever.”

Look for friendly dog body language. This includes a loose and relaxed posture, with ears back and mouth open. He could also be doing a play bow, with his head and front paws low to the ground and butt and tail high in the air, getting ready to lunge playfully at another dog. If a dog turns his side towards you to ask for affection, he trusts you. If you see any of these signs, the dog is friendly and may be open to an introduction to your child.

How to Introduce Your Child to a Dog

An adult should supervise child/dog introductions and interactions.
Take the dog and the child for a walk together, with the child walking behind the adult at first, then gradually walking alongside the adult.
At the completion of the walk, both adult and child stand to the side of the dog.
Place the child’s hand in yours so the child is working through the adult to get the dog to understand the exchange.
Have the child hold a treat in their flat open hand, with their palm facing up and your hand underneath the child’s hand.
Have the child place their palm under the dog’s chin. (Don’t pull the treat back. You don’t want the child and dog to have a game of chase.)
Allow the dog to sniff and eat the treat.
If the treat falls to the ground, let it roll. It is better than having the child get nipped because the dog is chasing after the child’s hand to grab the treat.
If the dog doesn’t take the treat, let it fall and pick it up off the ground, or have the dog take it from the adult.
Have the child praise the dog by saying, “Good dog.”
Have the child pat the dog on his side or shoulder.

Make it clear to your child how to behave around dogs. Reinforce boundaries regularly. And remember, not all dogs are friendly, and not all scars are cute.

For more information on Doggie U LLC, visit www.doggieullc.net.

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Adventure Together: Volunteer, play and be wowed by our area’s nature while summer’s here

June 27, 2024 | by Natalie diSanto

Wildwood Park

It’s time for riverfront festivals and fireworks over the Susquehanna.

Summers in central PA showcase how lucky we are to be here, thriving and raising our families. The City Island floodlights are almost as packed with mayflies as the local parks are with kids. The creek waters are warm enough for splashing, and tubing season is well underway.

Nearby waters are even getting hot enough to erupt from the ground! Pennsylvania’s only geyser is just an hour from Harrisburg. Big Mine Run Geyser is a hidden gem in Schuylkill County. A consequence of coal mining in Centralia, the geyser rockets water into the sky in Ashland. Big Mine Run Geyser is on private property, though it can easily be viewed from the roadside. The geyser ranges in height from 3 to 15 feet and emerges from a hole in the ground, so be careful when visiting. Surrounding the geyser, waterbeds have been stained bright orange due to iron and other mineral content. Big Mine Run Geyser will have scientists and nature enthusiasts of all ages gushing about the experience.

On the second Saturday of each month, from March through November, including Saturday, July 13, Wildwood Park holds a Volunteer Day. The whole family has the opportunity to learn the importance of reciprocity with nature while cleaning up trash in this valuable park. Blooming with diverse plant life, Wildwood’s wetlands are home to an extensive variety of birds, reptiles, mammals, fish and fungi, many of which can be spotted while traversing the park’s trails. Wildwood also boasts a free educational science center, The Olewine Nature Center, where kiddos (and parents) can cool off after a few hours of making a positive impact on our environment. Volunteer Day hours are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. but will be canceled if it’s raining.

This month starts Harrisburg’s “Movies at the Bandshell” at Reservoir Park. These free movies start at 8 p.m. and are family friendly. Arrive early and let the little ones run around at the Chutes & Ladders Playground, located within the same grassy area. The playground is built on a hill that lends its elevation to increase sliding velocity, so fast-paced young people will thrive on the many levels. If your kid is like mine, they’re going to roll down the hillside, so pack an extra change of clothes in the bag just in case. Food and drink are usually available to purchase at the event, or feel free to pack a picnic to enjoy while the sun sets on a stunning view of the Appalachian Mountains.

Our community is bursting with activities throughout our lush summer months, and ways to keep your family happy and healthy literally grow on trees. Whether climbing a dogwood or attending an event, it seems that every weekend, there’s a new opportunity to connect, learn and explore. As we grow together, remember to take time to appreciate yourself as the awesome parent, caregiver or friend to littles that you are.

Big Mine Run Geyser is located at 2-528 Big Mine Run Rd., Ashland.

For more information about Wildwood Park, visit www.explorewildwoodpark.org.

To learn more about Harrisburg’s Movies at the Bandshell, visit www.harrisburgpa.gov.

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July Musical Notes: Show Me Summer

June 27, 2024 | by Skye Leppo

It’s been a wild revolution around the sun, Harrisburg! As I sat down to start this piece, I realized that July marks a full year as your local music columnist, and I am so thrilled for the journey it’s taken us on, especially in a city so rich with amazing musical performances from its own talents and from its stages welcoming visiting marquee acts. There’s never been a better time to be a music enthusiast in the 717, and I hope you’re taking full advantage of all the arts scene here has to offer.

DROP THE BASS

7/12, Esseks, The Abbey Bar

Mmmsk, mmmsk, mmmsk. Dance and electronica have been having a moment on the Abbey Bar stage in recent months. Esseks, the performance moniker for Brooklyn producer Sam Eckstein, is a bass heavy project with some really crunchy and weird dance tracks. Eckstein also creates somewhat morbid-looking cartoons that complement his musical style well, and if you’re so inclined, I suggest checking them out on esseks.com. It’s definitely out there but the songs are catchy, and it should be a really fun time.

UNDER THE 10-GALLON HAT

7/13, Harrisburg University Presents Charley Crockett, XL Live

Did someone say cowboy summer? I don’t know about you, but I feel like I’ve really dipped into more modern country tracks on my shuffle in recent months (which would have been a blasphemous confession for me to make even five or six years ago). A repeat visitor on those playlists is Charley Crockett, a self-described “$10 Cowboy,” whose album of the same name came out earlier this year, the latest in a series of ambitious releases since 2015. Texas-born Crockett claims to be a descendant of Davy Crockett, and one will hear slight influences of hip-hop and funky soul in his style.

STARRY EYED SOUL

7/25, Harrisburg University Presents Black Pumas, Riverfront Park

Psychedelic soul duo Black Pumas reunited after a brief hiatus, and boy, was it worth the wait! They’re back in Harrisburg touring their spectacular 2023 record, “Chronicles of a Diamond,” which is just so much fun to listen to. I love their songs “Colors” and “Know You Better” from earlier albums but suggest getting acquainted with the sticky “Ice Cream (Pay Phone)” or the gorgeous “More Than a Love Song” from this most recent album. Order the tickets; thank me later.

DON’T MISS

7/28, Harrisburg University Presents Orville Peck, Riverfront Park

Last year, ahead of Orville Peck’s planned performance that was pushed to this summer, I wrote in an unreleased column, “If you’ve been sleeping on Orville Peck, I won’t hold it against you but strongly recommend you add the masked western crooner to your listening mix ASAP.” This time, there’s no excuse—you should absolutely be listening to this lovely, fringe-masked singer. Peck’s got a velvet voice, and his recently released album, “Stampede: Vol. 1,” shows off his sultry yet fresh style with collaborations featuring Willie Nelson, Elton John, Noah Cyrus, Nathaniel Rateliff and quite a few others. There is a tenderness in his style that just hurts so good, and I highly recommend catching him before it’s impossible to afford his shows. See you in the front row!

HONORABLE MENTIONS

7/4, Rob49, H*MAC

7/17, Brainstory, The Abbey Bar

7/17, The Taxpayers, Lovedrafts Brewing Co.

7/18, The Volunteers, H*MAC

7/19, Greensky Bluegrass, XL Live

7/19, The Depth Beneath Us, The Abbey Bar

7/24, Citizen Soldier, H*MAC

7/28, The Starting Line, H*MAC

7/28, Hinder, Lovedrafts Brewing Co.

7/30, Black Flag, H*MAC

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Vintage Viewing: “Widow Clicquot” is a very wine time

June 27, 2024 | by Sammi Leigh Melville

Image courtesy of Vertical.

When asked to think of the most esteemed vintners in history, you may not immediately think of a woman. But director Thomas Napper’s “Widow Clicquot” commands for that way of thinking to change, with a glimpse into the life of its titular character, Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin Clicquot.

Based on Tilar J. Mazzeo’s book of the same name, the film champions the world’s first international businesswoman, stepping up to the plate at the death of her husband. The film opens with Madame Clicquot (played by Haley Bennet) attending the funeral of her husband, François (Tom Sturridge), who we see via flashbacks as a very loving, yet very troubled man.

François has willed his portion of the ownership of the family’s vineyard to Madame Clicquot, much to the chagrin of his father—and business partner—Philippe (Ben Miles). When Philippe resolves to liquidate the business after François’ death, Madame Clicquot holds her ground, promising to save the vineyard from its shortcomings in the previous few seasons and get it back on its feet. With the help of Louis Bohne (Sam Riley) traveling far and wide to sell her wares—and a plan to position themselves as the first to sell their vintage to the Russians just as soon as the war eased—Madame Clicquot does just that.

With the stunning backdrop of late 18th-century France, the film takes us through Clicquot’s journey of resilience, innovation and success in a male-dominated world. The cast is as strong as they come, particularly Bennet’s portrayal of Clicquot herself, simultaneously capturing both her strength and vulnerability. Tom Sturridge and Sam Riley quite deftly play contrasting roles—Sturridge with his chaotic, struggling yet tender portrayal of the late François, and Riley with his sturdy, dependable yet tantalizing portrayal of Louis Bohne.

The story is not without the drama befitting a period epic. The personal details of Clicquot’s relationship with Bohne are heightened as a testament to Clicquot’s determination to forge her own path. Despite what is projected onto women like her, she manages to challenge societal norms and rise above.

The film is a must-see for history enthusiasts, wine connoisseurs and cinephiles alike. “Widow Clicquot” will play at Midtown Cinema this July.

Midtown Cinema is located at 250 Reily St., Harrisburg. For more information, visit www.midtowncinema.com.

July Events
At Midtown Cinema

First Run Film Openings

“Kinds of Kindness,” July 2
“Robot Dreams,” July 5

“Maxxine,” July 5

“Fly Me to the Moon,” July 12

“Touch,” July 12

“Didi,” July 26

Trivia Night
Tuesdays, July 2, 16 & 30

Down in Front! comedy riffing presents
“The Final Sacrifice” (1990)
Sunday, July 14 at 7:30 p.m.

3rd in the Burg Movie Night presents
“The Dark Crystal” (1982)
Friday, July 19 at 9:30 p.m.

Family Series
“The Dark Crystal” (1982)
Saturday, July 20 at 11 a.m.

Late Night Frights

“Alien” (1979)
Friday, July 12 at 9:30 p.m.

“American Psycho” (2000)
Friday, July 26 at 9:30 p.m.

Sunday Docs Series presents
“Fantastic Fungi” (2019)
Sunday, July 28 at 12 p.m.

National Theatre Live presents

“Dear England”
Sunday, July 14 at 4 p.m. & Sunday, July 28 at 4 p.m.

“Vanya”
Tuesday, July 16 at 7 p.m.

“Fleabag”
Tuesday, July 23 at 7 p.m.

Friends of Midtown 2024 Outdoor Film Series

“An American Tail” (1986)
Saturday, July 6 (rain date, July 7)

“The Little Mermaid” (2023)
Saturday, July 20 (rain date, July 21)

“Shrek 2” (2004)
Saturday, Aug. 3 (rain date Aug. 4)

“Grease” (sing-along) (1978)
Saturday, Aug. 24 (rain date Aug. 25)

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Happenings: Our July Calendar of Events

June 27, 2024 | by Missy Smith

Museums & Art Spaces

AACA Museum
161 Museum Dr., Hershey
717-566-7100; aacamuseum.org

“Vintage Bicycles—Enjoy the Ride,” through Oct. 20

“Professional Vehicles—100 Years of Service,” through Oct. 20

“Ollie’s Bang for the Buck,” through Oct. 20

Husqvarna: “Get Your Husky On,” through Oct. 20

Carlisle Events 50th Anniversary Exhibit, through Oct. 20

Plymouth Showroom, through Oct. 20

Art Association of Harrisburg
21 N. Front St., Harrisburg
717-236-1432; artassocofhbg.com

“Shifting Expressions” exhibition Steven Pearson + Reem showcase, through July 5

96th Annual Juried Show, July 12-Aug. 15; reception: July 19, 5-8 p.m.

Carlisle Arts Learning Center (CALC)
38 W. Pomfret St., Carlisle
717-249-6973; carlislearts.org

“Color Burst,” featuring Peter Seidel’s paintings and Alison Rosen’s cloisonné miniatures, through July 20

The Cornerstone Coffeehouse
2133 Market St., Camp Hill
thecornerstonecoffeehouse.com

July artist of the month

Gallery on the Square
Millersburg Area Art Association
226 Union St., Millersburg
Facebook: Gallery on the Square

Outdoor Sports and Wildlife Art by David R. Kessler, July 3-27; opening reception: July 27

Gallo’ry on Market
2010 Market St., Camp Hill
717-623-2090; galloryonmarket.com

July featured artists: Linda Benton McCloskey and Reina Wooden

Hershey Area Art Association (HAAA)
hersheyart.org

HAAA Member Artwork at Hershey Public Library, through Aug. 10

Lebanon Picture Frame & Fine Art Gallery
847 Cumberland St., Lebanon
LebanonPictureFrame.com

“Paintings by Angela Lapioli and Isaac Pelepko—An Intriguing Juxtaposition of Abstract and Realist Expressions,” through July 27

Messiah University
One University Ave., Mechanicsburg
717-766-2511; messiah.edu

Annual Juried Student Exhibition, through Aug. 30

The Millworks
340 Verbeke St.; Harrisburg
717-695-4888; millworksharrisburg.com

New works by PD Murray, Rebecca Adey, Pat Frese, Tami Bitner, Yachiyo Beck, Jemar Sweets and Kayla Livelsberger, through July 14

New works by Marjorie Taylor, John Davis, Kristen Fava, Judy Kelly, Jordan Bashore, Ann Yeager, and Rachelle Lowe, July 16-Aug. 11

Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art
176 Water Company Rd., Millersburg
717-692-3699; nedsmithcenter.org

“Tattoos Through Time, ” through Sept. 7

New Cumberland Public Library
1 Benjamin Plaza, New Cumberland
717-774-7820; newcumberlandlibrary.org

Art in the Stacks featuring artist Meghan Eberly, July 1-31

Papua New Guinea Artifacts in the Main Floor Showcase Exhibit, July 1-31

Pennsylvania National Fire Museum
1820 N. 4th St., Harrisburg
717-232-8915; pnfm.org

Exhibits dedicated to Pennsylvania firefighting history

Perry County Council of the Arts
PCCA Gallery, 1 S. 2nd St., Newport
717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org

“Susquehanna Valley Chapter (SVC) of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen Landis House Exhibition,” through Aug. 8

The State Museum of Pennsylvania
300 North St., Harrisburg
717-787-4980; statemuseumpa.org

“Game Changers—Pennsylvania Women Who Made History,” celebrating women from across the state in diverse fields and detailing the contributions they made and challenges they faced in their lifetimes

“Bannered Heroes—Celebrating Pennsylvania’s African American Veterans,” presented by Beta Pi Boulé, the Harrisburg chapter of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity (the Boulé)

“HORSE2AUTO: A Transportation Revolution”

Susquehanna Art Museum
1401 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-233-8668; susquehannaartmuseum.org

“Memories & Inspiration: The Kerry and C. Betty Davis Collection of African American Art,” through Aug. 18

“Ancient Ink, ” photography by Mark Perrott that documents the ever-expanding group of tattooed Americans, through Oct. 6

“Margins and the Height of the Sun,” works by Elaine Elledge that she created while balancing her life as an artist and parent, and seeking a diagnosis for a medical condition, through Oct. 6

“Works in Wax—Contemporary Women Encaustic Artists,” through Sept. 1

“The Hidden Museum” invites visitors to locate “hidden” works of art in the Susquehanna Art Museum, through Dec. 31

Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery
Lebanon Valley College
101 College Ave., Annville
717-233-8668; lvc.edu/gallery

“Expanding Vistas—The Vesell Family Collection and Works from the LVC Fine Art Collection, ” through Aug. 4

The Trout Gallery
Dickinson College
240 W. High St., Carlisle
717-254-8159; troutgallery.org

“William Gropper’s America,” a whimsically didactic map of the U.S. that illustrates legendary and historical figures, from Molly Pitcher to Johnny Appleseed, through Oct. 19

“The Legacy of Two Centuries of Black American Art,” celebrating the legacy of David Driskell’s groundbreaking 1976 exhibition, through Dec. 20

Wheel of Light Studio
3738 Peters Mountain Rd Halifax
wheeloflightstudio.com

The Glass Work of Joann Allen, July 16-Aug. 24; reception: July 19, 6-8 p.m.

Wildwood Park
100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg
717-221-0292; wildwoodlake.org

“Art in the Wild” outdoor art show of works by local artists composed mostly of natural materials to blend with the natural setting, through Sept. 30

Read, Make, Learn

Capital Blue Cross Connect
4500 Marketplace Way, Enola
capitalbluecrossconnect.com

July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Gentle Yoga Flow, 9:30 a.m.
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Tai Chi, 4 p.m.
July 1, 8, 22, 29: Virtual Pilates, 5 p.m.
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Virtual Yoga for Back Health, 10 a.m.
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Virtual INSPIRE. 9 a.m.
July 5, 19: Virtual Booty Blast, 9:30 a.m.
July 10, 17, 24, 31: Cardio Kickboxing, 4:30 p.m.
July 11, 18, 25: Ready, Steady, Action!, 4:15 p.m.
July 12, 26: Virtual Barre Intensity Express, 9:30 a.m.
July 12, 19, 26: Boomer Bootcamp, 10 a.m.

Carlisle Arts Learning Center (CALC)
38 W. Pomfret St., Carlisle
717-249-6973; carlislearts.org

July 8: Fantasy, Stories & Paintings, Oh My!, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
July 8-11: Teen Oil Painting Day Camp at Allenberry (ages 12-18), 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
July 9, 16, 23, 30: Intermediate/Advanced Oil Painting, 4 Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m.
July 13: Sterling Silver Water Casting Workshop, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
July 15-19: Cut It Up! with Trout Gallery, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
July 16, 23, 30: Beginning Oil Painting, Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m.
July 16-Aug. 20: Tuesday Wheel Throwing, Tuesdays 6-8 p.m.
July 19: Craft Beer & Clay, 7-9 p.m.
July 20: Copper Enameling Workshop, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
July 20: Experiential Mixed Media, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
July 27: Beginner Oil Painting, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
July 29-Aug. 2: Creating Color with Trout Gallery

East Pennsboro Library
98 S. Enola Dr., Enola
717-732-4274; eastpennsborobranch.org

July 1-13: Nature Bingo
July 2: Cardboard Crocodiles (ages 8 and older), 6:15-7:15 p.m.
July 9: Impressionist Koi Fish with Waterlilies (ages 8 and older), 6:15 to 7:15 p.m.
July 13: Pressed Flower Suncatchers (ages 8 and older), 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 15-17: Choose Your Own Adventure Library Challenge
July 17: Bingo for Books, 6:15-7:15 p.m.
July 23: Hyper Colorful Flowers (ages 8 and older), 6:15 to 7:15 p.m.
July 30: Air Dry Clay Beagle Cell Phone Holders (ages 8 and older), 6:15 to 7:15 pm
July 31: Game Night, 6:15 to 7:15 p.m.

East Shore Area Library
4501 Ethel St., Harrisburg
717-652-9380; dcls.org

July 1: Cruise Into Kindergarten, 11-11:45 a.m.
July 2: Magic of Comic Book Drawing Class, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
July 3, 31: Studio Ghibli Podcast, 4-6 p.m.
July 14: The Year of Ghibli—When Marnie Was There, 2-4 p.m.
July 18, 28: Sip & Speak, 3-4:30 p.m.
July 20: LGBTQ+ Makers Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
July 20: Figment Forge Writing Group, 10:30-12:30 p.m.
July 20: Limelight on Local Artists, 2-4 p.m.
July 21, 28: Pigment of Your Imagination, 12-2 p.m.

Elizabethtown Public Library
10 S. Market St., Elizabethtown
717-367-7467; etownpubliclibrary.org

July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Monday Game Club, 10:30-12:30 p.m.
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Card Making Group, 5-7 p.m.
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Homeschool Happening, 2-4 p.m.
July 4, 11, 18, 25: Fiber Artists, 3-6 p.m.
July 6: Knitter’s Group, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
July 6: Landscape Art with Miss Allison, 12:30-2 p.m.
July 8, 15, 22, 29: Baby Time, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
July 9, 23: Teen SummerZine, 4-5:30 p.m.
July 10: Toddler Time, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
July 10, 24: STEM Stations, 2-3 p.m.
July 11: Family Storytime, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
July 11: The Penderwicks Book Club, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
July 13: Fiber Artists, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
July 13, 27: LEGO Club, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 15, 29: Touch a Truck, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
July 17: Erik Hershey—The Amazing, Trailblazing MAGIC Adventure!, 10-11 a.m.
July 19: Breaker Space, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 20: Book Discussion Group, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 20: K-Pets Therapy Reading Sessions, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 27: D&D Group, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Fort Hunter
5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg
717-599-5751; forthunter.org

July 3: Stories on the Stairs—“The Hike,” 10-11 a.m.
July 5, 12, 19, 26: Sunset Music & Movie Series, 8:30-10 p.m.
July 13: Interactive Children’s Tour, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
July 17: Stories on the Stairs—“We Are the Water Protectors,” 10-11 a.m.

Fredricksen Library
100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill
717-761-3900; fredricksenlibrary.org

July 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31: Summer Baby & Toddler Story Time, 10-10:30 a.m.
July 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31: Summer Children’s Story Time, 11-11:30 a.m.
July 2, 16: Plot Twisters Teen Writers Group, 6-7 p.m.
July 5: Chess Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
July 7: Game Day for All!, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
July 7: BINGO for Books, 1:30-5 p.m.
July 7, 14, 21, 28: Heartfulness Meditation Workshop, 2-3 p.m.
July 9: Curl up with the Classics—“A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court,” 10-11 a.m.
July 9: Microsoft Office—Word Basics Workshop, 10-11 a.m.
July 11, 18, 25: Device Advice, 5-6 p.m.
July 11, 25: Meet & Greet Library Pups, 10-11 a.m.
July 12: Peaceful Poses Adult Yoga, 9:15-10 a.m.
July 12: Managing Stress During Times of Change, 10-11 a.m.
July 12: Peaceful Poses Kids Storytime Yoga, 10-10:45 a.m.
July 14: Paint with Us, 1-3 p.m.
July 16: Microsoft Office—Excel Basics Workshop, 10-11 a.m.
July 16: Genealogy Club, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 20: Neurodivergent Adult Support Group, 3 p.m.
July 22: Fredricksen Reads—“The All-American,” 7-8 p.m.
July 23: Microsoft Office—PowerPoint Basics Workshop, 10-11 a.m.
July 23: Evening Genealogy Club, 5-6 p.m.
July 27: Computer Basics, 2-3 p.m.
July 29-Aug. 2: Art Camp (ages 8-12), 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Gallery on the Square
Millersburg Area Art Association
226 Union St., Millersburg
Facebook: Gallery on the Square

July 6: Sunflower Mosaic (ages 15+), 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
July 11: Create & Learn—Wonderful Worms (ages 8-13), 12:30-2:30 p.m.
July 13: Decoupage an Elephant Watering Can (ages 12+), 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
July 17: Summer Wooden Porch Sitter, 6-8 p.m.
July 18: Create & Learn—Backyard Birds (ages 8-13), 12:30-2:30 p.m.
July 18: Mountains and Valleys Watercolor Workshop, (ages 12+) 6-8 p.m.
July 20: Resin Pour Beach Party (ages 15+), 10 a.m-12 p.m.
July 21: Plein Air in the Park (all ages), 3-4:30 p.m.
July 25: Fun with Nature (ages 8-13), 12:30-2:30 p.m.
July 27: Family Tree String Art (ages 12+), 1-3 p.m.

Hershey Public Library
701 Cocoa Ave., Hershey
717-533-6555; hersheylibrary.org

July 1, 8, 15, 22: Books and Babies, 10:15-10:45 a.m.
July 1, 8, 15, 22: Storytime for Everyone, 11-11:30 a.m.
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Teen Tuesday, 3-5 p.m.
July 2, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 15, 30: Penn State Hershey—Mothers & Babies, 10:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Community Crochet Night, 6-7:45 p.m.
July 6, 20, 27: Chess Club, 1-3 p.m.
July 9, 16, 23: 1, 2, Whee!, 10:15-10:45 a.m., 11-11:30 a.m.
July 10: Board Game Night, 5-7:45 p.m.
July 10, 17, 24: Furry Tales, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
July 11: Walking Hershey, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
July 11, 25: LEGO Club, 4-4:45 p.m.
July 13: Chess Tournament, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
July 18: Hershey Quilters, 12-4 p.m.
July 24: Art Club, 5-7:45 p.m.

Horn Farm Center for Agricultural Education
4945 Horn Road, York
717-757-6441; hornfarmcenter.org

July 7: Early Summer Foraging Walk, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 13-14: Power Tools 2.0: Intro to Carpentry, 9-4:30 p.m.
July 14: Making Natural Cordage, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 14: Foraging First Aid, 12:30-3 p.m.
July 17: Spinal Yoga—Balancing the Body, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
July 27: Pickling Pickles, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Joseph T. Simpson Public Library
16 N. Walnut St., Mechanicsburg
717-766-0171; simpsonlibrary.org

July 1: Teen Movie Monday, 6-7:45 p.m.
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Rhyme Time, 10:15-10:35 a.m.
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Toddler Time, 10:45-11:05 a.m.
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Tea and Stitches, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Storybook STEAM, 6-7 p.m.
July 8, 22: English Conversation Club, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
July 11, 18, 25: Math Club, 9-9:45 a.m.
July 11, 18, 25: Beginning Mah Jongg, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
July 11, 18, 25: Mah Jongg, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
July 11, 18, 25: Story Time, 10:15-11 a.m.
July 11, 18, 25: Toddler Time, 11:15-11:35 a.m.
July 11, 18, 25: Rhyme Time, 11:45 a.m.-12:05 p.m.
July 12, 26: Dungeons & Dragons (grades 6-12), 6-8 p.m.
July 15: Monday Night Book Club, 7-8 p.m.
July 17: Watch the Skies Sci-Fi Book Club, 7-9 p.m.
July 18: Thursday Morning Book Club, 10-11 a.m.
July 19: Music Play Patrol, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
July 19: Apple Group for Seniors, 1-2 p.m.
July 23: Tea & Stitches Extended Edition, 12-3 p.m.
July 27: Trivia at Home—Schitt’s Creek, 6-8 p.m.

Kline Library
530 S. 29th St., Harrisburg
717-234-3934; dcls.org

July 3: Ectothermic Animal Adventures, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
July 10: Les Quizerables: Library Trivia Night, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
July 16, 23, 30: Coloring for Adults!, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
July 17, 24: Reading with Red, 2-2:45 p.m.
July 27: Going on an Adventure with Mister Boom Boom, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

The LGBT Center of Central PA
717-409-5781; centralpalgbtcenter.org

July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Common Roads (ages 12-17), 6-8 p.m.
July 6, 13, 20, 27: Passageways, 2 p.m.
July 7, 14, 21, 28: Young Adult Group, 4 p.m.
July 13: QTPOC Advisory Group, 6-8 p.m.

Madeline L. Olewine Memorial Library
2410 North 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-232-7286; dcls.org

July 3: Ectothermic Animal Adventures, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
July 17: LEGO Challenge, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

McCormick Riverfront Library
101 Walnut St., Harrisburg
717-234-4976; dcls.org

July 16: Ryan “The Bug Man” Bridge, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Midtown Scholar Bookstore-Cafe
1302 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-236-1680; midtownscholar.com

July 2: Samuel Kọ́láwọlé with Devin Manzullo-Thomas
July 12: An Evening in Lancaster with Linda Castillo, 7-8 p.m.
July 17: July 2: An Evening with Annemarie Heckert, 7-8 p.m
July 20: Book Singing with Trish Turo, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
July 24: Anne Applebaum with Peter Pomerantsev, 7-8 p.m.

The Millworks
340 Verbeke St.; Harrisburg
717-695-4888; millworksharrisburg.com

July 6: First Saturday, 2-5 p.m.
July 28: Fused Glass Sunflower suncatcher, 1-4 p.m.

National Civil War Museum
One Lincoln Circle, Harrisburg
717-260-1861; nationalcivilwarmuseum.org

July 3: Book Launch—“Voices from Gettysburg by Allen C. Guelzo, 1-2 p.m.
July 25: Unvanquished—A Civil War Book Talk via Zoom, 7-8 p.m.

New Cumberland Public Library
1 Benjamin Plaza, New Cumberland
717-774-7820; newcumberlandlibrary.org

July 1, 22: Musical Mornings (ages 2-5), 10:30-11 a.m.
July 1-29: Baby Dance Party (ages 0-2) Mondays, 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
July 1-31: Scavenger Hunts Around the World (ages 0-12)
July 2-30: Outdoor Storytimes (ages 2-5), 10:30 a.m.
July 2-30: Outdoor Storytimes (ages 0-2), 11:15 a.m.
July 3: Piece Seekers, 6-7:30 p.m.
July 3-24: Ready for Kindergarten (ages 4-5), 10:15-11:45 a.m.
July 5: Outdoor Sensory Playtime (ages 0-5), 10:30-11:30 a.m.
July 6, 20: New Cumberland Public Library Book Sales, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
July 8: Design Your Perfect Library (ages 5-12), 1:30-2:30 p.m.
July 8, 29: Movers & Groovers (ages 2-5), 10:30-11 a.m.
July 8: Paint Parties (ages 5-15), 2-3 p.m.
July 9, 23: Tales for Tails (ages 6-12), 6:30-7:30 p.m.
July 10-31: Around the World in 80 Days, Wednesdays, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
July 11: Family Entertainment Series—Air Weaver Balloons, 10:30 a.m.
July 11, 18, 15: Tech Time, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
July 11, 25: Teen Cottagecore Series (ages 13-17), 3 p.m.
July 12, 26: Block Party (ages 0-3), 10:30-11:30 a.m.
July 12, 26: Dungeons & Dragons (ages 13-17), 4-6 p.m.
July 13, 27: Teen Craft Kits (ages 13-17)
July 15: Kids Yoga (ages 2-5), 10:30 a.m.
July 15: Kids Yoga (ages 6-10), 11 a.m.
July 15: Who Was? Book Club: Famous Adventurers (ages 7-12), 1:30-2:30 p.m.
July 18: Family Entertainment Series—Talewise: Adventures of the Lost Treasure, 10:30 a.m.
July 20: Teen Tea Club (ages 13-17)
July 20: Couponing for Extreme Savings, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 22: Library Olympics (ages 5-12), 1:30-2:30 p.m.
July 23: Magic Tree House Book Club (ages 7-12), 1:30-2:30 p.m.
July 24: PennWriters Writing Group, 6-9 p.m.
July 25: Family Entertainment Series—Cissy and the Man, 10:30 a.m.
July 27: Crafty Crafters Club, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
July 30: Wonders of the World STEAM (ages 5-12), 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Palmyra Public Library
50 Landings Dr., Annville
717-838-1347; palmyra.lclibs.org

July 1: Genealogy Group, 10-11 a.m.
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Strength & Stretching 50+, 10-11 a.m.
July 8: Book Club, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 8, 15, 22: Summer Family Program, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25: Little Explorers, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Perry County Council of the Arts
Landis House, 67 N. 4th St., Newport
717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org

July 9: Macrame Plant Hanger, 6 p.m.
July 13: Mosaic Sunflower, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
July 22: Sunrises & Sunsets Watercolor Workshop, 6 p.m.

The State Museum of Pennsylvania
300 North St., Harrisburg
717-787-4980; statemuseumpa.org

July 1: Baseball in PA, 11:30 a.m.
July 3, 11, 18, 25, 31: Family Gallery Tour, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
July 3-31: Exploration Earth, 11-11:30 a.m.
July 3-31: Stars, 1-1:30 p.m.
July 3-31: Apollo 11, 2-2:30 p.m.
July 5, 20: Storytime, 10:30 a.m.
July 5-27: Black Holes, 12-12:30 p.m.
July 10: Color!, 11:30 a.m.
July 10, 13, 14: Stargazing—Tonight’s Sky Live Chat, 3 p.m.
July 11: State Electric Locomotive—GG1, 11:30 a.m.
July 12, 19: Curiosity Kids, 11:30 a.m.
July 12, 19, 26: Giant PA Map, 1:30-3 p.m.
July 17: State Fish—Brook Trout, 11:30 a.m.
July 24: State Insect—Firefly, 11:30 a.m.
July 24: Toys and Games of the 1950s and 1960s, 1:30 p.m.
July 25: Olympics, 11:30 a.m.
July 26: Magnets & Magnetism, 11:30 a.m.
July 26: Virtual Program—PA’s Caves Time Capsules of the Past, 12:15-12:45 p.m.
July 31: Parachutes, 11:30 a.m.

Susquehanna Art Museum
1401 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-233-8668; susquehannaartmuseum.org

July 24: Open Figure Drawing, 7-9 p.m.

Wheel of Light Studio
3738 Peters Mountain Rd Halifax
wheeloflightstudio.com

July 3: Mosaic Sunflower, 6-8 p.m.
July 6: Hand Built Clay Trees, 11 a.m.
July 6: Kid’s Garland, 1-3 p.m.
July 6: Watercolor Winter Birds for Christmas Cards, 4-7 p.m.
July 12: Macramé Ornaments, Candy Canes and Gnomes, 11 a.m.
July 12: Dirty Date Night on the Potter’s Wheel, 7-9 p.m.
July 13: Ceramic Dumpling Snow Folk, 11 a.m.
July 16-19: Kid’s Critter Camp with Reptile Day, 1-4 p.m.
July 20: Ceramic Winter Luminaries, 11 a.m.
July 20: Paper folding Ornaments and Cut up Cards, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
July 20: Pop UP Market, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
July 24: Christmas Watercolor Cards, 6-8 p.m.
July 26: Macramé Ornaments—Gnomes and Snowflakes, 6-8 p.m.
July 27: Ceramic Ornaments, 12-3 p.m.
July 27: Ornaments with Demetra, 1-2 p.m.
July 31: Mosaic Christmas Trees, 6-8 p.m.

Wildwood Park
100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg
717-221-0292; explorewildwoodpark.org

July 1-31: Coloring Contest
July 6: Kids Discover—PA State Species (ages 5-10), 10-11:30 a.m.
July 10, 17, 24: Wednesday Wellness Walk, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
July 12: Walk and Talk with a Master Gardener, 10-11 a.m.
July 13: Forest Bathing—Nature Based Mindfulness Walks, 9-10:30 a.m.
July 13: Kids Discover—Pollinators (ages 5-10), 10-11:30 a.m.
July 13: Volunteer Work Day, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
July 14: Tree Identification Walk, 1-2 p.m.
July 20: Creature Feature—Lifestyle of a Luna Moth (ages 4-6), 10-11 a.m.
July 21: Flower Walk—Still More Blooms, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

William H. & Marion C. Alexander Family Library
200 W. Second St., Hummelstown
717-566-0949; dcls.org

July 1: Crafting Free-For-All!, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
July 15: STEAM Building Challenges, 5-6 p.m.
July 16: Identity Theft Workshop with M&T Bank, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
July 20: The Plot Thickens, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
July 20: Crafternoon in the Library, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Live Music

American Music Theatre
2425 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster
717-397-7700; amtshows.com

July 12: Eaglemania—The World’s Greatest Eagles Tribute Band
July 14: ASIA—The Heat of the Moment Tour with special guests Focus, Martin Turner and Curved Air
July 18: The Docksiders
July 20: Tommy James & The Shondells with The Box Tops
July 21: Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons—The Last Encores
July 25: NEEDTOBREATHE with special guest Abraham Alexander
July 5: Top of the World—A Carpenters Tribute
July 11: Amos Lee with special guest Mikaela Davis

Blues Society of Central PA
Champions Sports Bar and Grill
300 2nd St., Highspire
bscpblues.com

July 4, 11, 18, 25: Blues Jams
July 14: Mark MuleMan Massey

Carley’s Ristorante and Piano Bar
204 Locust St., Harrisburg
717-909-9191; carleysristorante.com

July 3, 31: Christine Purcell
July 5, 19: Roy LeFever
July 6, 20, 27: Anthony Haubert
July 10: Mattias Cabbell
July 11, 17: Tristin Lynee
July 12, 26: Ted Ansel
July 13, 24: Chris Emkey
July 18, 25: Andrea Britton

Carlisle Theatre
44 West High St., Carlisle
717-258-0666; carlisletheatre.org

July 27: The Pink Floyd Experience

The Englewood
1219 Research Blvd., Hummelstown
717-256-9480; englewoodhershey.com

July 12: Back in Black

Greater Harrisburg Concert Band
717-576-758; ghcb.org

July 11: Concert at Messiah Lifeways, Mechanicsburg
July 12: Concert at Fort Hunter Park, 5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg (rain date: July 14)
July 19: Concert at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 132 E. Main St., Mechanicsburg
July 21: Concert at Mt. Wolf Community Park
July 25: Concert at Fredricksen Library, Camp Hill (rate date: July 25)
July 26: Concert at Cumberland Crossings, 1 Longsdorf Way, Carlisle
July 28: Concert at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mechanicsburg

Gretna Music
gretnamusic.org

July 21: Turtle Island Quartet
July 22: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons with Apollo’s Fire
July 22: Mr. Music
July 27: Brandee Younger
July 28: Painting a Picture with Clarinet and Piano

Gretna Theatre
Mt. Gretna Playhouse
200 Pennsylvania Ave., Mount Gretna
717-964-3627; www.gretnatheatre.org

July 11-20: Chess in Concert

Greystone Brew House
303 Golf Club Ave., Dillsburg
717.347.0632; greystonebrewhouse.com

July 6: Tim Colgan

H*MAC
1110 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-441-7506; harrisburgarts.com

July 4: Rob49
July 18: The Volunteers
July 19: Martin Barre performs The Classic History of Jethro Tull
July 24: Citizen Solider
July 28: The Starting Line
July 30: Black Flag

Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra
The Forum at 5th and Walnut St., Harrisburg
717-545-5527; harrisburgsymphony.org

July 5: Concert at Reservoir Park, Harrisburg
July 6: Concert at Millerstown Park, Millerstown
July 7: Concert at Summerfair, Carlisle (Dickinson College)

Harrisburg University Presents
concertseries.harrisburgu.edu

July 13: Charley Crockett (XL Live)
July 25: Black Pumas (Riverfront Park)
July 28: Orville Peck (Riverfront Park)

Hershey Theatre
15 E. Caracas Ave., Hershey
717-534-3405; hersheytheatre.com

July 2: Donny Osmond
July 9: Christoper Cross & Justin Hayward
July 18: Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo

Hollywood Casino
777 Hollywood Blvd., Grantville
717-469-2211; hollywoodpnrc.com

July 5: Jess Zimmerman Band
July 6: Turn It Up, A Lynyrd Skynyrd Experience
July 12: Josh Squared Band
July 13: Dance Fever
July 19: Smooth Like Clyde
July 20: Little Rock Band
July 26: Leighann & Company
July 27: Kevin Miller’s Classic Kings

Joseph T. Simpson Public Library
16 N. Walnut St., Mechanicsburg
717-766-0171; simpsonlibrary.org

July 12: Mr. Music

Keystone Concert Band
145 E. Main St., First Floor, Mechanicsburg
717-329-7541; keystoneconcertband.com

July 13: Concert at St. Andrews In the Valley Episcopal Church, Harrisburg

Lovedrafts Brewing Co.
165 Gateway Dr., Mechanicsburg
lovedraftsbrewingco.com

July 2: Spose
July 5: ENMY
July 11: Dramascream
July 12: Supersuckers
July 14: Hillbilly Casino
July 15: Awake At Last
July 16: The Dollyrots
July 17: The Taxpayers
July 20: Penntera
July 28: Hinder
July 30: Flat Black

Luhrs Performing Arts Center
1871 Old Main Dr., Shippensburg
717-477-7469; luhrscenter.com

July 18: A Night at the Oscars
July 18, 20: Shippensburg Festival Symphony Orchestra
July 20: “E.T. The Extra Terrestrial” In Concert

Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art
176 Water Company Rd., Millersburg
717-692-3699; nedsmithcenter.org

July 6: Why Not Me? The Premier Garth Brooks and The Judds Experience
July 20: Cruise Control, No Last Call

XL Live
801 S. 10th St., Harrisburg
717-409-8975; xlhbg.com

July 10: George Birge, Hailey Whitters, Drew Baldridge, Larry Fleet
July 13: Harrisburg University presents Charley Crockett
July 19: Greensky Bluegrass
July 26: The Four Horseman
July 27: Southern Accents: The Ultimate Tom Petty Experience

West Shore Theatre
317 Bridge St., New Cumberland
717-759-5464; www.westshoretheatre.org

July 27: Forrest Brown’s Dirty Little Secret—The Soul Sessions

Whitaker Center
222 Market St., Harrisburg
717-214-ARTS; whitakercenter.org

July 27: Richard Thompson, Alexa Rose

The Stage Door

American Music Theatre
2425 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster
717-397-7700; amtshows.com

July 13: Terry Fator

Appell Center for the Performing Arts
50 N. George St., York
717-846-1111; appellcenter.org

July 11: The Outlet Music & Poetry Night
July 13: Aoife O’Donovan and Hawktail

Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster
717-898-1900; DutchApple.com

July 1-Aug. 10: “Sound of Music”

Gamut Theatre Group
15 N. 4th St., Harrisburg
717-238-4111; gamuttheatre.org

July 10-Aug. 17: Popcorn Hat Players Present “Snow White and the Two Dwarfs”
July 27: “Golden Boiz”
July 26: TMI Improv—PRIDEFEST

Gretna Theatre
Mt. Gretna Playhouse
200 Pennsylvania Ave., Mount Gretna
717-964-3627; www.gretnatheatre.org

July 20, 27: “Knuffle Bunny—A Cautionary Musical”

Harrisburg Comedy Zone
110 Limekiln Rd., New Cumberland
717-920-5653; harrisburgcomedyzone.com

July 7: The Divas Down Boot Scootin’ Country Drag Show

Harrisburg Improv Theatre
1633 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
hbgimprov.com

July 5: Free Improv Jam, REAL Fast Coast Wives of Central PA, Add em Together, The Offbeats, Say No More, Bandito
July 6: Free Improv Mixer, Solo Sleepover, Elderprov, Love Triangle, Our Bizarre Adventure
July 12: Level 1 Class Show, Spontaneous Combustion, Adult Play Date, Spice Crones, Next Level
July 13: Free Improv Mixer, This Show Will Self Destruct, Ham Juice, Schtick Probe – An Improvised Musical
July 14: Level 1 Class Show
July 19: Free Improv Jam, Team Z, Holy Moly, Bondfire Society, GirlZilla, Leg Of Lamp, Euphoria
July 20: Free Improv Jam, Uncomfortable, Foleying Around In the Dark, Rockstar Goes Supernova, Blackest Thing Ever
July 26: Free Improv Jam, Spontaneous Combustion, Adult Play Date, Lil Stinkers, Original 6, Day Trippers
July 27: Free Kid Friendly Improv Jam, Phil’s Arcade, All Over the Place, Cosmic Trash, And Another Thing

Hershey Area Playhouse
830 Cherry Dr., Hershey
717-533-8525; hersheyareaplayhouse.com

July 25-Aug. 4: “Escape To Margaritaville”

Imaginary Friends Puppet Theater
303 Market St., Harrisburg
717-317-0699; www.puppetfriends.com

July 1-July 31: “A New Neighbor”

Keystone Theatrics
The Playhouse at Allenberry
1559 Boiling Springs Rd., Boiling Springs
717-258-3211; www.keystonetheatrics.com

July 12-28: “The Music Man”

Open Stage
223 Walnut St., Harrisburg
717-232-OPEN; openstagehbg.com

July 27, 28: “POTUS or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive”

Oyster Mill Playhouse
1001 Oyster Mill Road, Camp Hill
717-737-6768; www.oystermill.com

July 12-28: “The 39 Steps”

West Shore Theatre
317 Bridge St., New Cumberland
717-759-5464; www.westshoretheatre.org

July 9: Harrisburg Jazz Collective
July 20: New Cumberland Pride Drag Show

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Community Corner: Notable July Events

June 27, 2024 | by Missy Smith

Coloring Contest
July 1-31: Children are invited to participate in Wildwood Park’s fourth annual coloring contest. Young artists may submit a nature-themed, 8.5-by-11-inch, hand-drawn, portrait-style coloring page using colored pencils, crayons or markers. Entries may be submitted to the Nature Center via mail or email throughout July. www.explorewildwoodpark.org

Fourth Fireworks

July 3: Celebrate America’s birthday with food trucks and a fireworks display at Koons Park, 6030 Larue St., Harrisburg, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Enjoy a variety of food truck options and family fun before the sky lights up with fireworks. Rain date is July 6. www.lowerpaxton-pa.gov

Xmas in July

July 3-27: Start your holiday gift making at Wheel of Light Studio, 3738 Peters Mountain Rd., Halifax, during their “Christmas in July” workshops. Craft projects include clay trees, watercolor cards, macramé ornaments, ceramic winter luminaries and mosaic Christmas trees. Find a complete schedule online. www.wheeloflightstudio.com

Lawn Concert
July 4: Enjoy a patriotic Independence Day concert with the New Cumberland Town Band on the lawn of the New Cumberland Public Library, 1 Benjamin Plaza, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. There will be concessions for sale in Foundation House by the Friends of the Library. www.newcumberlandpa.org

Fourth Celebration
July 4: Celebrate Independence Day at The Star Barn Village, Newville Rd., Elizabethtown, 3 to 9 p.m. Enjoy a ride through Herr’s Mill Covered Bridge, self-guided tours of Ironstone Ranch and The Star Barn Village, animal visits, tractor-pulled wagon and pony rides, yard games, art displays, train rides, fireworks and more. www.thestarbarn.com

Declaration Reading
July 4: Celebrate the Fourth at the Historical Society of Dauphin County’s 14th annual public reading of the Declaration of Independence by John Harris Jr. reenactor David Biser. Readings will take place from the porch of the John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion, 219 S. Front St., Harrisburg. Find times online. www.dauphincountyhistory.org

Fourth Fest
July 4: City of Harrisburg hosts the July 4th Food Truck Festival and Fireworks in Riverfront Park, 1 to 9 p.m., with more than 45 food trucks, live music, a wine/beer garden, free kids activities and one of the largest fireworks displays in Central Pa. www.harrisburgpa.gov

Barnyard Jazz
July 5: Hershey History Center presents “Jazz at the Barnyard” outdoor concert series at Hershey History Center, 40 Northeast Dr., Hershey. Events begin at 6 p.m. and live music is 7 to 10 p.m. Concerts are held on the first Friday of May through September. On July 5, enjoy music by Amanda Sachs Group. www.hersheyhistory.org

Summer Concerts
July 5-7: Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra presents its 2024 Summer Concerts: July 5, Reservoir Park, 100 Concert Dr., Harrisburg, 7:30 p.m.; July 6, Millerstown Park, 110 W. Juniata Pkwy., 7:30 p.m.; and July 7, Dickinson College, 230 Louther St., Carlisle, 8 p.m. Bring lawn chairs and snacks. www.harrisburgsymphony.org

Sunset Series
July 5, 12, 19, 26: Dauphin County Parks and Recreation hosts an outdoor “Sunset Music and Movie Series” at Fort Hunter Park, 5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg. Performances start at 7 p.m., showings begin at 8:30 p.m. Bring a picnic or grab refreshments from the concession stand. www.forthunter.org

HBG Flea
July 6: Explore the HBG Flea to shop for local art, vintage treasures, curated curios and unique gifts, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Midtown Cinema, 250 Reily St., Harrisburg. The mission of the HBG Flea is to create a platform for community growth by bringing artists, small businesses and patrons together. www.hbgflea.com

Book Sales
July 6, 20: Friends of New Cumberland Public Library, 1 Benjamin Plaza, hosts 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. Find books, vintage items, jewelry, music, puzzles, kids’ books, vinyl records and more. www.cumberlandcountylibraries.org

Garden Camp
July 9, 23: Penn State Master Gardeners of Cumberland County hosts a summer gardening camp series for kids ages 7-12 at the Penn State Extension office, 310 Allen Rd., Carlisle. Activities include planting and harvesting vegetables, herbs and flowers, crafts, games and scientific exploration. Cost is $10 per session. www.extension.psu.edu

Wellness Walks
July 10: Enjoy a walk around the lake at Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, while enjoying the scenery, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. This will be a walk on paved and gravel or dirt surfaces, and you may customize the length of your walk. www.explorewildwoodpark.org

Kids Workshops

July 11, 25: The Bower, 1190 Bower Rd., Shermans Dale, in collaboration with Dickinson College’s Trout Gallery, offers free summer workshops for kids ages 4-10, who can explore environmental science, art and literature. The July 11 workshop focuses on biomass; July 25 workshop will explore flowers. Families may pack a picnic.www.thegardenbower.com

Food Rally
July 11: Enjoy fresh, savory foods at the New Cumberland Food Truck & Restaurant Rally every second Thursday of the month, 5 to 8 p.m. Grab dinner from area food trucks or New Cumberland restaurants and enjoy shopping and special promotions at local businesses. www.newcumberlandpa.org

Shipoke Flea
July 13: The annual Shipoke Flea returns with a wide assortment of goods available for purchase. The event, organized by the Shipoke Neighborhood Association, runs 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. along the 500 to 800 blocks of S. Front Street, Harrisburg. www.shipoke.org

Pump Primers
July 13: PA Pump Primers’ 48th Annual Antique Fire Apparatus Show and Muster returns to Harrisburg, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A parade of antique fire trucks will leave the PA 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. www.papumpprimers.org

Forest Bathing
July 13: Take a slow-paced mindfulness walk to experience your breathing and senses in nature throughout Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Participants should be able to walk 1 to 1.5 miles on paved, gravel and wood plank trails with some elevation gain. Walk concludes with a forest tea. www.explorewildwoodpark.org

Volunteer Day
July 13: Spend time in nature helping with park and habitat enhancement projects at Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tools and work gloves provided, and refreshments will be available. www.explorewildwoodpark.org

Book Sale
July 13-18: Palmyra Public Library hosts its annual used book sale at Palmyra First United Methodist Church, 520 E. Birch St. Book sale opens on Saturday, July 13 with an early preview 7:30 to 9 a.m. Admission is $5 per person. Please bring your own boxes or bags. www.palmyra.lclibs.org

Summer Service
July 14: Salem United Church of Christ, Harrisburg, hosts an ecumenical service on the Pride of the Susquehanna at 10 a.m. Enjoy a casual service on the boat, followed by a picnic in the pavilion. All are welcome. salemuccharrisburg.org

Tree Identification

July 14: Enjoy a leisurely walk at Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, while learning about the variety of species around the Nature Center, 1 to 2 p.m., as part of the Dauphin County Park Rx series of programs. Space is limited; pre-registration required. www.explorewildwoodpark.org

Film Fridays
July 14: Join Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill, at 2 p.m. for Film Friday to view a free screening of “Whale Rider,” a 2002 New Zealand film based on the 1987 novel about Paikea, a 12-year-old Māori girl whose ambition is to become chief of the tribe. www.fredricksenlibrary.org

Harrisburg Mile
July 17: Lace up your running shoes for the Harrisburg Mile. The 43rd annual race begins at Front and Maclay streets, Harrisburg, with heats beginning at 5:15 p.m. Choose between running or walking the full 1-mile course or the 1/2-mile course. www.hbgyrun.org

Heritage Days
July 18-21: Tuscarora Valley Heritage Days will be held at 6201 Route 75, East Waterford, with an antique tractor show, flea market and live music. Find Tuscarora Valley Heritage Days on Facebook for details.

3rd in The Burg
July 19: Celebrate the best of Harrisburg during 3rd in the Burg, the monthly arts and culture event, exploring and enjoying galleries, restaurants and art spaces throughout downtown and Midtown, 6 to 9 p.m. www.thirdintheburg.org

Midtown Mural Tour
July 19: Join Sprocket Mural Works for a guided mural tour in Midtown Harrisburg. The tour is approximately one hour and one mile in length. $15 per person, with all proceeds benefitting the nonprofit Sprocket Mural Works. Meet at 6 p.m. at the Broad Street Market Courtyard, 1233 N. 3rd St. Reserve your spot by visiting www.sprocketmuralworks.org/shop.

Pride Picnic
July 20: Celebrate Pride at the Cute Lil’ Pride Picnic and Drag Show in New Cumberland Borough Park. Pack your snacks, blankets and rainbow spirit for a family-friendly day of games, music and community resources, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Continue the celebration into the evening at the “Drag Me Downtown Drag Show” at 7 p.m. www.newcumberland.co

Brewfest
July 20: Sample more than 50 craft brews while listening to music and tasting food from food trucks at the 11th Annual Dauphin County Brewfest on the front lawn of Fort Hunter Mansion, 5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg, 3 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $40 in advance, $50 at the door and $15 for designated drivers. www.forthunter.org

Flower Walk
July 21: Go for a walk at Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., to view joe-pye weed, pokeweed, three species of monarda and two species of jewelweed. Learn how these flowers were named and about some of their uses. www.explorewildwoodpark.org

Concert Series
July 21: Lower Paxton Parks and Recreation will host a free outdoor concert with Dance Fever at Dauphin County Heroes Grove, 4 to 6 p.m., as part of its outdoor summer concert series. www.lowerpaxton-pa.gov

Mixer
July 23: Join West Shore Chamber of Commerce for an evening mixer, 5 to 7 p.m., at Utopian Landscapes, 6780 Parkway East, Harrisburg. This free event is open to chamber members. Potential members are welcome to attend two free chamber events. www.wschamber.org

Dutch Days
July 24-27: Head to the 56th Annual Richfield Dutch Days, Basom Memorial Park, Richfield, for summer family fun, rides, BINGO, food, fireworks and more. Enjoy a Dutch menu throughout the week, a parade on Saturday and an outdoor picnic and church service on Sunday. www.dutchdays.com

Flower Field Day

July 25: Explore nearly 1,000 varieties of annual and perennial plants at Penn State Extension’s Flower Trials Field Day at 1446 Auction Rd., Manheim, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Talk with industry colleagues and breeders and learn about new varieties, disease management and pesticide safety. Registration is $65 and includes snacks and lunch. www.extension.psu.edu

PrideFest
July 27: The 32nd annual Pride Festival of Central PA takes place at Soldier’s Grove, Harrisburg, part of the PA Capitol Complex. The day begins with a 10 a.m. parade before continuing 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with entertainment, vendors, events, activities and more. www.centralpapride.org

Nature & Art Fest
July 27: Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art hosts its annual Nature and Art Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at MYO Park, Millersburg. The free festival includes food and craft vendors, education and art presentations, make-it-yourself bluebird boxes, live music and more. www.nedsmithcenter.org

Concert Series
July 28: Harrisburg Young Professionals hosts a free Italian Lake Concert series concert with Neil McClain at Italian Lake, N. 3rd and Division streets, Harrisburg, 6 to 8 p.m. Bring a lawn chair, picnic, blankets and snacks. www.hyp.org

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A Ride for Life: For six years, Harrisburg bicyclists have raised funds for cancer research

June 27, 2024 | by Phyllis Zimmerman

2019 cancer research bike tour

It all came about seven years ago, when cancer survivors Scott Silverstine and Howard Ross were discussing “how not to ride (bicycles) just for pleasure,” Silverstine recalled.

This was the start of the Cancer Research Bike Tour, which the two men co-founded. The sixth annual event takes place this month with eight area cyclists, all cancer survivors, who will ride a minimum aggregate of 4,000 miles to raise awareness and funds for cancer research at Johns Hopkins Medicine.

“We wanted to make an impact,” said Silverstine of Harrisburg. “We realized that most charities take a pretty significant chunk off the top for administration. Plus, a lot of these bike events required riders to donate to participate. We don’t believe that people who survived cancer should have to pay to ride.”

Ross is a bladder cancer survivor of seven years, while Silverstine was diagnosed with prostate cancer 11 years ago. Both Silverstine and Ross received treatment at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, a part of Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins.

Both credit the medical facility for saving their lives.

“I called Hopkins on a Friday, and they took me in on Monday,” said Silverstine, whose father also had prostate cancer. “They told me, ‘We don’t let anyone wait for treatment.’”

Thirty days after doctors removed his prostate gland, Silverstine began a prescribed series of radiation treatments. Since then, he’s remained “on watch” with regular scans for “six or seven years” now.

Ross also continues to go in for checkup scans every three months. Last summer, he endured a third related surgery backed by a six-week round of chemotherapy. All in all, “I’m doing very well,” he noted recently.

“Cancer survivors are all sorts of people who have faced the fear of this crazy disease, and we all hope that our children and our grandchildren won’t have to live with that same fear,” Ross said.

Over the years, Silverstine, Ross and their team have raised over $15,000 in donations through the biking event, said Ashley F. Marshall, senior associate director of development at Kimmel Cancer Center.

“Last year marked their most successful bike tour to date, raising over $6,700 for Johns Hopkins Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center,” she said. “It was an amazing accomplishment.”

This year, event sponsors include the Faulkner Family of Automobile Dealerships, CR Automotive Detailings and Charney Investment Group.

“We continue to be grateful to the riders, sponsors and the Harrisburg community committed to the cause,” Marshall said.

This year, the tour is offering donor incentives like free ice cream, store credits and coupons for the first time. All donations are tax deductible.

“The goal behind our event is that we hope they find a cure for this pernicious disease,” Ross said.

The Cancer Research Bike Tour takes place during the month of July. To help fund cancer research, visit www.supportthetour.com.

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PennDOT announces long-term bridge closure as part of Capital Beltway project

June 26, 2024 | by Maddie Gittens

Map of the detour during the 29th Street bridge closure.

A Harrisburg bridge soon will close for over a year, due to the years-long I-83 project.

PennDOT announced on Wednesday that the 29^th Street bridge, spanning I-83, will close from the evening of July 8 through Nov. 12, 2025, as work is done to replace it.

The project is the first of two contracts that are part of PennDOT’s east shore portion of the I-83 Capital Beltway Project, which includes widening and reconstructing portions of the highway and reconstructing overhead bridges at 29th and 19th streets. PennDOT also will construct a new Cameron Street Interchange, remove the 13^thStreet interchange and make roadway improvements along the Cameron Street, 19th Street and 29th Street corridors.

During the bridge closure, truck, car and pedestrian detours will be in place. Cars will use Derry Street, 19^thStreet and Paxton Street. Trucks will use Derry Street, Eisenhower Boulevard and Paxton Street.

Pedestrians will use Derry Street, S. Paxtang Avenue/City Park Drive, Parkview Lane, 32^nd Street and Sycamore Street.

Night work will begin Sunday, July 14. The contractor will remove the beams and deck on the section of the bridge that spans the Norfolk Southern railroad tracks. There will be lane closures in both directions of I-83 in the area of 29^th Street. PennDOT expects that portion of the replacement to take two to three weeks to complete.

New Enterprise Stone and Lime Company, Inc., of New Enterprise, Pa., serves as the contractor for the first portion of the $154.6 million east shore project.

PennDOT expects that all work on this first portion of the Capital Beltway project to be completed by Oct. 12, 2027.

The second east shore contract is expected to be under construction from 2025 to 2028 and includes widening and reconstruction on I-83, construction of the 13^th Street bridge and approaches and construction of the 17^th Street interchange and widening 17^th Street, according to PennDOT.

For more information about the East Shore Section 3 and the I-83 Capital Beltway Project, click here.

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Ned Smith Center hosts summer concert series, celebrates decade of music at its outdoor stage

June 26, 2024 | by Kawena Jacobs

DeSoto Amphitheater

With live music season fully underway, the Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art has a full slate of shows for its annual summer concert series, while also celebrating the tenth anniversary of its DeSoto Amphitheater.

The series, which takes place at the amphitheater outside of the center’s building in Millersburg, began May 25 with the Pennsylvania Regional Ballet and will conclude Sept. 21 with Heart tribute band Heart by Heart. Other performances for the milestone year include Gamut Theatre’s Shakespeare in the Woods and Billy Joel’s original touring band, Lords of 52^nd Street, which played this past Saturday.

Tenth anniversary festivities like decorations, giveaways, and donation drives will be a part of their concerts, which Amphitheater Volunteer Coordinator and Arts & Entertainment Committee member Linda Enders considered to be “the cherry on top of the sundae,” adding to an already exciting season.

The concert series began before the amphitheater was built and was pioneered by its namesake, Carole DeSoto, a long-time patron of the arts in the region. Arts & Entertainment Committee Chairperson Christopher Dietz said DeSoto is a “visionary” who has been “instrumental” in many community-improvement projects such as bringing the Harrisburg Area YMCA to northern Dauphin County and the expansion of the Dauphin County Library System.

“I think the amphitheater is a similar extension of that vision and bringing a cultural component…maybe folks would not have the opportunity to see a ballet in person or Shakespeare performance,” Dietz said.

Accessibility and welcoming all have been goals from the very beginning, said Ned Smith Operations Manager Alexandra Singer.

“You shouldn’t have to worry about how much change is in your pocket to come here and have a good time,” Singer said. “Mother nature doesn’t have a price tag and we try to limit ours greatly.”

The amphitheater, at its genesis in 2014, was created to meet a simple goal—to be an outdoor venue that could showcase the beauty of nature while highlighting artists wanting to perform. Since then, it has become “a destination of entertainment here in [the] valley,” according to Erin Margerum who serves on both the center’s Arts & Entertainment Committee and the Board of Trustees.

“It takes a while to build the program and to draw the community and the public into it,” Amphitheater Stage Manager and board member Ray Enders said. “So, I think the humble beginnings gave us a very strong foundation to be able to bring in some national acts and very good local talent.”

Early shows had a capacity of 50 to 80 people, but now crowds reach from 300 to 350.

“We usually ask, ‘who’s new to the center and has never been here before?’ And there’s always a large number of hands in the audience for that,” Dietz said.

One unforeseen plus to being an outdoor venue was its ability to be open during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing entertainment at a time with few other options.

“There were people who came out to the theater because it was the only place they could see live music,” Margerum said. “It afforded us the opportunity for people to sort of exhale and have a normal evening for a couple hours.”

Dietz said the amphitheater has also been a “gateway” to the mission and resources offered by the center as a whole. Last year, Linda suggested the center’s art gallery stay open before concerts to give people something to do while they waited, which had very positive results.

“[We had] more people then than we got during the week,” Linda Enders said. “Plus, we’ve brought in more money just by putting a container out rather than charging.”

The galleries will continue to be free year round, as will the surrounding trails, the playground, and more featured at the center.

“If you come over the mountain, we’ll make it worth your while,” Margerum said.

The Ned Smith Center is located at 176 Water Company Rd., Millersburg. Click here for more information on the entertainment offered by the center and the upcoming concerts.

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State, local officials discuss initiatives to address gun violence, root causes at roundtable

June 25, 2024 | by Maddie Gittens

State and local officials discussed gun violence at a roundtable discussion at the Dauphin County Administration Building.

State, county and city officials gathered on Tuesday to discuss the root causes of gun violence, as well as ways to address it.

Lt. Gov. Austin Davis hosted a roundtable conversation to tackle the issue, with local officials and community members commenting on the initiatives they’re taking to find solutions.

“Some people think that this [gun violence] is just a Harrisburg issue, or a Philadelphia issue or a Pittsburgh issue,” Davis said. “I want to be clear that this is a Pennsylvania issue, and it is uniquely an American issue. But it’s an issue that we can and must do something about.”

State Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-7), Rep. Patty Kim (D-103) and Dauphin County and Harrisburg officials were also in attendance.

Davis noted that the state has recently proposed a 2024 budget that would invest over $100 million into gun violence prevention efforts, including a $37.5 million increase to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s (PCCD) Violence Intervention and Prevention grant program.

Officials talked about Harrisburg’s ongoing Group Violence Intervention program, which received funding through the PCCD. According to the GVI program manager for the city, Angelo Craig, the program is in the outreach phase, where identified members of violent groups will be contacted and invited to either receive help or face consequences. Craig expects that meetings with group members, service providers and community members will begin in September.

Cities like York and Philadelphia are also implementing GVI strategies and have seen positive results, Davis said.

Others talked about the need for additional investments in mental health resources, after-school programs for youth and employment opportunities for those re-entering society after prison.

Some community members called out elected officials and police for not doing enough to advocate for anti-gun violence initiatives, encouraging them to do more.

“What we need to figure out is why are our young people carrying guns, and the reality is that clearly, they don’t feel safe, so why is that?” said Kia Hansard, director of the Center for Employment Opportunities in Harrisburg. “When we have people that live in a community that feel as though the officials that run that city don’t care about them, don’t care about where they live […] what do you think happens?”

However, Harrisburg Police Commissioner Tom Carter shared that addressing the issue will take community buy-in and participation as well, noting that often violence among teens stems from troublesome home environments and family situations. Solving violence requires a holistic approach, he explained.

“We can’t always keep throwing money, money, money at the situation […] I need the help of everybody,” he said. “We look at the teenagers and they’re carrying guns. A lot of the time, they’re forced into that situation because they’re not getting love over here so they join gangs in order to feel love. We have to break that cycle and we have to educate parents too.”

Carter noted a recent gun buy-back program that the police bureau hosted, at which over 100 guns were received from the community. That program, which allows people to surrender guns no questions asked, is still going on, Carter said.

“We are all truly in this together,” Davis said. “And I think we have seen movement in a positive direction and we need to just continue to double down our efforts.”

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