Food & Family: Otis Harrison takes pride in the quality of his fish, the strength of his community

April 29, 2022 | by Rachel Lindsley

Otis Harrison

Four years ago, Otis Harrison converted a long-time corner bar into a neighborhood eatery.

With consultation from his aunt—who owned a fish place downtown—Harrison began experimenting with seasonings and formulated his own signature taste for OD’s Fish House.

Open six days a week, OD’s cooks up family-style plates for customers to eat in or take home. They sell 14 kinds of fish, from catfish to whiting filets to porgies, tilapia and trout.

“We want to make sure that our fish is as fresh as possible for our customers,” Harrison said. “So, we receive deliveries every other day from Maryland.”

Not sure what to order? Harrison is quick to make a recommendation based on your likes. He then will apply his signature rub and serve up your plate in short order.

Return customer Paul Hunt, a Highspire resident, visits OD’s at least once a week to satisfy his seafood cravings.

“The fish is always fresh and seasoned to perfection,” he said. “I recommend this local restaurant to family and friends when they are in town.”

Regulars share stories of mutual family and friends over OD’s savory sides, all made by Harrison’s cousin. Customers can choose from potato salad, seafood salad, macaroni and cheese, honey cornbread, collard greens and cabbage, candied yams and more.

Decadent desserts, made by a local baker weekly, are displayed prominently. The sweet treats range from peach cobbler to banana pudding to carrot cake to sweet potato pie.

“At OD’s, we are all about family,” Harrison said. “My dad owned the bar, my aunt inspired the fish, and my cousin makes all the sides. It all started with family recipes that make people feel good and can be enjoyed together.”

First-time customers can taste the flavors of OD’s sides before placing their order, compliments of the owner. Harrison even encourages customers who call in by phone to stop by and sample his favorites in person before picking up their order.

“I love watching my customers’ faces when they dig into one of my tastings,” Harrison said. “At OD’s, we are all about the idea that people are more important than money, and we want to make sure that each customer is happy with their choices.”

As a proud Black business owner with deep familial roots in Harrisburg, Harrison takes pride in supporting other small businesses and people in his community. As such, he displays buyable artwork along the walls of his restaurant from artists at his church.

Harrison also helps other business owners sell their products in his restaurant cases. For over a year, Harrison has assisted sister-duo, Reign and Taij Saunders, with their business by selling their flavored lemonade to his customers.

“I enjoy supporting my brothers and sisters as they support me,” Harrison said. “Harrisburg is my home and where my family has laid down roots for generations. We are so thankful for the many families who support us on a weekly basis.”

In honor of their fourth anniversary, OD’s Fish House will be celebrating with the Allison Hill community by offering customers a discount on Saturday, May 14. Learn more by visiting their corner location or by calling and asking for Harrison.

“I think my family members who are no longer with us would be proud of what we have built here and how we pivoted to make this business a success,” Harrison said. “I hope that our community comes out to support our anniversary in May and continues to enjoy our food and company.”

OD’s Fish House is located at 1500 Market St., Harrisburg, or call to place an order at 717-233-6870.

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Cuisine & Community: One13 Social warms its way into the heart of Carlisle

April 29, 2022 | by Stephanie Kalina-Metzger

The pandemic has left empty spaces throughout once-busy downtowns, as so many restaurants closed temporarily, then shut down permanently.

For instance, in Carlisle, Brick Kitchen and Bar closed in late 2020, leaving a big hole right on W. High Street.

Owners Chris Rice, Steve Capone and Kevin Rockwood stepped in to fill that gap, recently debuting One13 Social, an upscale casual restaurant specializing in dishes created with locally sourced ingredients.

But they didn’t just replace one restaurant with another. They purchased an adjacent photography studio to double the restaurant’s square footage, while adding an upscale casual option to the downtown’s dining scene.

The restaurant now accommodates about 125 customers, the interior designed with the help of Julie Estes, owner of Carlisle Design Interiors & Consulting Group, who worked with the Carlisle Arts Center to bring in some original artwork. One painting depicts a person riding a bike on a highwire.

“That sometimes feels like us when it comes to opening a restaurant,” Rockwood quipped.

A mid-century modern aesthetic is achieved through lighting that is comprised of pendants, sconces and sputnik chandeliers. Perhaps that’s what the owners had in mind when they named “The Draper,” a cocktail made with Bulleit rye, Averna amaro, orange bitters and a Luxardo cherry.

Some may also recall the wall of windows located at the back of the building. These days, the scene is made even more dramatic with the addition of light fixtures that resemble twinkly sunbursts.

Customers also may be curious about the imposing painting of a gentleman who oversees the wooden bar in the front area. Estes explained that it’s a rendering of her grandfather, painted by her grandmother.

According to the owners, the former restaurant’s noisy ambiance presented a problem, so soundproofing became a priority. The space was expanded, chair glides were added to table legs to keep them from squeaking on the wooden floors, and tufted booths were installed. Most ingenious, however, was the addition of attractive art that not only decorates but acts as sound panels.

The globally inspired one-page menu at One13 Social consists of small plates like Korean BBQ ribs and grilled oysters, a selection of salads like kale Caesar and poached pear, and sandwiches like the softshell crab po’ boy and the Carwood smash burger, which is comprised of locally raised beef, roasted garlic aioli, cooper cheese, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato and bacon, served on a brioche bun.

A selection of six entrees rounds out the menu and includes scampi gnocchi, salmon au poive and Argentinian flank steak. Sourcing stays local too, with purveyors like Talking Breads in Mechanicsburg and Carwood Farms in Boiling Springs.

Rockwood said that their house cocktails have been well received. These include the Carlisle sour, the Jalisco margarita, the aforementioned Draper, the Bella and the Lemontini. Beer is served by the draft, can and bottle, and wine selections hail from places like Italy, France, Spain and, of course, California.

Patron Margaret Naguski has warmly welcomed the new business.

“Carlisle was in desperate need of a place like this,” said the Boiling Springs resident. “It’s upscale, yet comfortable, and they make you feel so welcome.”

Naguski recommended the Carwood smash burger.

“I like the fact that the beef is local,” she said, adding that she’s also enjoyed the salmon au poivre. “It was delicious and beautifully presented.”

So far, the biggest hit for her has been the grilled oyster appetizer, with chipotle, garlic butter, wild boar bacon lardons and Oaxacan cheese crisp.

“Now, that was just delicious,” she said.

Melissa Foreman patronizes the place about twice a week and declares the Korean BBQ ribs her favorite.

“The meat falls off the bone,” she said.

As for drinks, the Carlisle resident recommends the Lemontini and the old fashioned.

“The bartenders are experts, so their cocktails are always on point,” she said.

Rockwood said that it’s great to walk to work these days. It’s obvious that he enjoys his new venture as he makes his way around the restaurant greeting people. He reiterated that he and his partners are happy to be investing in Carlisle.

“They own the building, and I was born and raised here in Carlisle,” he said. “Both of them have children who attend school here. So, we want to do our part to make this a positive part of the Carlisle community.”

One13 Social is located at 113 W. High St, Carlisle. For more information, visit www.one13social.com or their Facebook page.

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Restaurant Recycle: At Another Round Lemoyne, salvaged restaurant wares live to see another day

April 29, 2022 | by Karen Hendricks

In August of 2020, Jon Bellem saw a sign.

“Coop’s,” a barbershop just a few blocks from his Lemoyne home that relocated to Camp Hill, was available as a tiny retail space.

“I had just closed a business—Carlisle Co-Op—and here was this business that had been Coop’s, so I took it as a sign,” said Bellem.

One business closing often spells opportunity for another’s opening. And that’s the very cycle that Bellem’s new shop is based upon.

Another Round Lemoyne is filled to the brim with professional-grade restaurant wares—gleaned from the pandemic wave of closed cafes and restaurants—and available for resale. From full sets of dinner plates to chef’s knives, bakeware to ice cream scoops, small appliances, even patio heaters, the tiny shop seems to carry everything but the kitchen sink—oh wait, they actually do have stainless steel kitchen sinks from time to time. Large items like that are often sitting outside the prime Market Street location.

Jon Bellem

You could call Bellem the middle man. A restaurant consultant of 10 years, he not only helps restaurants open, but he advises those closing their doors, too. That’s how he acquires his inventory for Another Round Lemoyne—by paying cash for kitchen supplies that’ll be invaluable to other restaurateurs, private chefs and area foodies. The shop is open to the public.

“Helping businesses close is devastating—I can understand what they’re going through,” said Bellam, 41. But on the other hand, “I can help [new] businesses with 75% of what they need, and it’s better than buying online because you can see and touch it before you buy.”

Not to mention the cost savings. For example, about 20 different chef’s knives are marked $6 or $7 each—a slice of their original prices.

I spied and snagged a brand-new French press coffee maker—still in its original Ikea packaging—for $3. The original retail price? $12.99.

“About 65% of what we sell is brand new,” Bellem said. “And if it’s used, it’s in tip-top shape.”

Silver and Gold

The shop gleams with silver—stainless steel spoons, ladles, pans and racks—which are “like gold,” in the restaurant industry, said Charlie Gipe, a regular customer despite the fact that he’s a retired chef of 40 years and the retired executive chef of the Hershey Entertainment Complex. He happens to live, conveniently, around the corner. Another Round Lemoyne comes in handy, he said, when he’s hosting dinner parties and other events and needs a few more pans or other supplies.

“The uniqueness is the coolness of this place—you don’t have to pay top dollar,” Gipe said. “You can’t go anywhere in central PA and find what you’re going to find here.”

Not only does Gipe regularly purchase kitchen supply “finds,” but, as a former instructor and current board member for Dauphin County Technical School, he also recommends Another Round Lemoyne to student chefs. He wants to help them save a few bucks on vital kitchen staples needed to launch their careers, just like he did as a graduate of the school’s culinary arts program.

“They’re the future of our industry,” Gipe said. “And coming here is a win-win.”

During the pandemic, the future looked bleak for many restaurants. Although some entrepreneurs closed or downsized operations, Bellem said that others used the time to cook up their business plans and make a go at new establishments. The supply and demand for kitchen wares is what drives Another Round Lemoyne.

“Jon’s shop was one of the first places I visited,” said Harriet Willis of Mechanicsburg, who’s gearing up to open a bakery. “I purchased all the equipment I needed, except for one oven.”

Her haul? Stainless steel tables, knives, spatulas, racks and a commercial oven with steam-injected stone decks. All told, she estimates that her bill was about $1,000 but at a cost-savings of at least 50% off regular retail prices. And Willis likes the idea of reuse.

Bellem has also seen a lot of creative reuse. He’s surprised by the number of hunters who have become customers, requesting items such as meat grinders. Tailgaters have also purchased restaurant equipment to give it a second life at parking lot parties.

And if Bellem’s name sounds familiar, it might be because of the “Support 717 Restaurant Employees” campaign he launched with his wife and business partner Savannah during the pandemic shutdown. It raised several thousand dollars in relief funds.

“My love for this industry can bring me to tears,” said Bellem, who knows what it’s like to start over.

Originally from Hershey, he launched his career as a Hershey Lodge busboy. By the end of his first summer, he was promoted to a supervisor’s role. Next, came a string of high-profile positions from State College—including the Rathskeller and Nittany Lion Inn—to Atlantic City and Pittsburgh. He was working his dream job, as executive chef at a restaurant near PNC Park, when “everything changed.” His dad’s death brought him back home.

Just like the restaurant supplies that find new life through Another Round Lemoyne, Bellem’s life has come full circle.

“If you enjoy what you do, you never work a day in your life,” Bellem said. “This has been the greatest backup plan—the greatest job for someone like me.”

Another Round Lemoyne is located at 825 Market St., Lemoyne. For more information, see anotherroundlemoyne.com and find up-to-the-minute photos of their inventory on Facebook and Instagram.

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Something French: Rosemary takes an excursion to the Côte d’Azur

April 29, 2022 | by Rosemary Ruggieri Baer

In the early days of my marriage, a.k.a., my “cooking career,” I was fascinated with French food. It seemed so glamorous.

A good friend of ours considered herself a Francophile and taught me a lot about French cooking, from beef Bourguignon (beef stew braised in red wine), coquille Saint Jacques (baby scallops in a rich cream sauce), chateaubriand (beef tenderloin in a red wine sauce), and salad Niçoise (a classic bistro salad with tuna, potatoes, green beans and tomatoes). I even bought a crepe maker!

One evening, this same friend took us to a little French restaurant in Washington, D.C. The menu was written completely in French, and she delighted in helping us translate what each offering actually was.

For her own meal, she confirmed with the waiter that she was ordering “braised veal.” I have no memory of what the rest of us at the table ordered, but when her dinner came, it was a lovely dish of veal brains! Her husband insisted that he could make out the medulla oblongata. In any case, the story provided us with many laughs for many years.

There aren’t many French restaurants around these days, at least not in Harrisburg. (Does anyone out there remember A Jour la Jour, the wonderful little French bistro in Shipoke?) But every once in a while, I love to re-visit the 1970s and make a French-inspired dish.

The recipe that follows is one I found recently hiding in an old cookbook I was leafing through. It is for chicken Provençal, made with lots of herbes de Provence, an herb blend made popular by the famous French chef, Julia Child. It is a classic mixture of thyme, basil, rosemary, tarragon, savory, marjoram and bay leaf. I was able to find it at the West Shore Farmers Market’s newest addition, the gourmet food stand, Thyme. Spice Islands and McCormick make versions of this herb mixture, too.

I found this dish so easy to make despite a trip to the state store for some extra white vermouth. It is perfect for spring and nice enough for company.

A little note: some herbalists include crushed lavender in their herbes de Provence blend. It lends a distinctive floral aroma to the mixture that really can’t be duplicated by any other herb.

Roasted Chicken Provençal

Ingredients

4 whole chicken legs, or 8 bone-in chicken thighs (skin on)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ to ¾ cup flour
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons herbes de Provence
1 lemon, quartered
8-10 cloves garlic, peeled
4-6 medium shallots, peeled and halved
1/3 cup dry vermouth
4 sprigs of fresh thyme, for serving (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
Dredge the chicken in the flour, shaking the pieces to remove excess flour.
Spread the olive oil in a large roasting pan and place the floured chicken in it. Season the chicken with the herbes de Provence.
Arrange the lemon quarters, garlic cloves and shallots around the chicken and pour the vermouth into the pan.
Roast in the oven for about an hour, basting frequently with the pan juices. The chicken should be browned and cooked all the way through. Roast a little longer if needed.
Serve on a pretty platter garnished with fresh thyme sprigs.

All that is needed to complete the meal is a simple green salad and perhaps some rice. But some French bread works beautifully, too. There will be a lot of pan juices to mop up.

I will continue to dabble in French cooking from time to time. It is a wonderful cuisine, although Italian cooking remains closest to my heart. I can’t find my crepe maker, and I think I will likely never make another souffle again. But chicken Provençal is a great place to start. I hope you try it.

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Songs of Success: Music therapists help patients who may be tough to reach

April 29, 2022 | by Alex J. Hayes

Illustration by P.D. Murray.

It’s easy to misinterpret Kristyn Beeman and Melanie Walborn’s work.

When the musicians perform in a nursing home or sing with someone who is autistic, every decision is scientifically calculated. They enter a patient’s world and create a performance in their space.

“Somebody could stand in the door, look in and say, ‘oh, she’s playing the guitar, isn’t that nice?’” Beeman said. “There is a lot more that has gone into it that is being constantly assessed and reassessed.”

Beeman and Walborn are the managing partners of Harrisburg’s WB Music Therapy. The business launched in 2011 so the two could serve others and their families, but its roots trace back to the 1990s with two high school students drawn to what was then a relatively unknown field.

“I wanted to work with people and help people,” said Walborn, a native of Plymouth Meeting. “I was always drawn to people who had differences that were visible.”

In Shamokin, Beeman experienced a similar start to her journey. Coworkers initiated her into her high school job as an assisted living facility feeding assistant by assigning her to a patient with a difficult reputation. Beeman, a member of her high school and church choirs, sang “Amazing Grace” to the woman in her care.

“And she ate,” Beeman recalled. “They purposely started giving me all of the residents who were difficult.”

Beeman had a gift, but her results then were more luck. Today, she and Walborn are professionals with college educations and board certifications.

WB Music Therapy takes pride in providing a “person-centric approach to music therapy.” Therapists take time to understand their clients’ needs and afflictions, including autism, dementia, addiction, anxiety and motor skill challenges. Therapists are widely trained so they can work with clients’ musical preferences.

The brain uses both of its hemispheres to process music, Beeman said, making it an effective therapy tool.

“Someone could have difficulty speaking but still, possibly, be able to sing,” Beeman said. “Music can help bridge that gap and create different pathways.”

Therapists use various types of music, but live is always preferred. When music therapists perform, they watch clients’ interactions so they can adjust if necessary.

“It is so much more useful to have live music so you can transform with the person,” Walborn said.

Beeman recalls working with an autistic adult who would not communicate with others. She sang him questions, and he responded in song.

“He told me so much about his life, especially his early years, that no one ever knew before,” she said.

The partners are passionate about their work and get especially excited when they are not the ones to notice results. Family members of patients often comment on how much music therapy has benefitted their loved ones.

“We might not notice progress, but they are the ones with them all of the time,” Walborn said. “I might think I played two songs with them. They are seeing them sit still for 20 minutes for the first time in a while. They are looking for all those tiny glimpses.”

Music therapy’s importance hit a high note at the most serious point of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nursing home residents were trapped inside, often watching their friends die. Therapists provided services virtually, a bright spot in a dark time.

“It was unbelievable to see how many people still connected because they had nothing else,” Beeman said. “We were the constant.”

Several medical facilities contracted with Beeman and Walborn to provide care for stressed-out frontline workers.

“That’s when people really started to recognize the importance of music,” Beeman said.

The growth of the science’s popularity is music to Beeman and Walborn’s ears because they plan to continue their work for many years.

“I don’t know what else I would like to do, really,” Beeman said.

For more information about WB Music Therapy, visit www.wbmusictherapy.com. Beeman can be contacted at [email protected] and Walborn at [email protected].

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May News Digest

April 29, 2022 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Federal Funds Awarded

A number of Harrisburg organizations will receive money to assist with housing programs and social services, following approval by City Council.

Last month, council voted to allocate annual federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds from both the 2020 and 2021 fiscal years will be distributed to several Harrisburg organizations. During the pandemic, the city did not allot these funds due to the influx of CARES Act funding that they instead distributed.

The following organizations are recipients of the 2020 and 2021 ESG funds:

Capital Area Coalition on Homelessness, $50,000
Christian Churches United, $100,000
Shalom House, $50,000
YWCA, $50,000

The following organizations are recipients of the 2020 CDBG funds:

Justice House of Hope, $84,728
LHACC, $45,000
PAIRWIN (Pennsylvania Immigrant and Refugee Women’s Network), $39,220
Salvation Army, $75,000
The Worship Academy, $50,000

Additionally, $244,031 will go towards debt service, $425,000 for public improvement/public facilities, $344,746 for housing programs, $200,000 for demolition and $75,000 for the Dauphin County Library System.

The following organizations are recipients of the 2021 CDBG funds:

Center for Employment Opportunities, $25,000
AJB Drug & Alcohol, $48,586
Young Professionals of Color-Greater Harrisburg, $35,000
The Rock Church, $100,000
Justice House of Hope, $15,272

Additionally, $240,000 will be used for debt service, $504,600 for public improvement/public facilities, $359,066 for housing programs and $218,000 for demolition.

In other news, council approved a bill that would require Harrisburg Zoning Hearing Board and Planning Commission meetings to be recorded and shared publicly. Council hopes that this bill will make these meetings more accessible for the public.

Playground Breaks Ground

Harrisburg officials last month broke ground on the Chutes and Ladders playground in Reservoir Park, which will replace aging, outdated and underused equipment.

“We all loved playing the Chutes and Ladders board game when we were younger, right?” Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams said at the ground breaking. “Soon, our children will get to live it and experience it. The work we are starting here today will lead to needed improvements for this entire park.”

The $1 million playground project has been in the works for years, but will finally begin to take shape this year. It is part of Harrisburg’s Reservoir Park Master Plan, which aims to increase traffic and interest in the 87-acre park.

First, the city will replace existing playground equipment with new attractions. The playground will be based off of the popular board game, “Chutes and Ladders,” and will allow visitors to engage in a life-sized version. The city expects to complete the playground by August.

In a subsequent phase of construction, the city will create additional parking, add a “tot lot” playground for younger children, plant trees and increase walkways in the park.

The Chutes and Ladders playground was paid for with over $724,000 in Community Development Block Grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, $250,000 from The PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) and just under $50,000 from the city’s general fund.

The city is currently applying for grants to help pay for the next phase of the project.

Harrisburg City Council recently voted to allow the city to apply for several park-related grants, including one with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ C2P2 Park Rehabilitation and Development Subprogram. If awarded, the funds would support phase two of the Reservoir Park project.

The city also will apply for a grant with DCNR to fund the development of a Harrisburg City Parks Master Plan. According to city officials, this would help create a vision for the city’s parks and assist with applying for future grants.

Lights Out for Migrating Birds

Harrisburg is asking residents to take a simple step to help solve a huge issue for migrating birds.

Through May, the city, along with local bird advocates, is encouraging people to go lights-out at night to prevent bird collisions with buildings and windows.

“What we are asking is for businesses, municipalities and residents to turn off their lights from midnight to 6 a.m.,” explained Ali Bowling, president of the Appalachian Audubon Society.

Bowling explained that, during the night, as birds migrate back north for the season, interior and exterior lights can be very distracting, causing birds to crash into buildings.

According to the National Audubon Society, a national nonprofit environmental organization dedicated to the conservation of birds and their habitats, up to 1 billion birds die each year across the United States colliding with buildings and windows.

Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams said that the city will participate in “Lights Out Harrisburg,” and she invites businesses and residents to do so, as well.

The state Department of General Services plans to turn off lights in 15 buildings in the Capitol Complex during this time, including spotlights on the Capitol dome and lights in the Keystone Building atrium. Strawberry Square will also participate.

“Turning down lights in our tallest buildings will not only protect countless birds, but also save energy and reduce carbon emissions,” said Jason Snyder, the department’s acting deputy secretary for property and asset management. “We’re pleased to partner on the Lights Out initiative and are committed to preserving the safe passage for our friends in the skies.”

Harrisburg will join over 30 cities nationwide for the Lights Out initiative.

In the fall, peak migration will occur between Aug. 15 and Nov. 15 as birds travel south.

“If we can resolve this issue with a simple fix, then why not do it?” Bowling said.

Home Sales Slip, Prices Higher

Home prices rose at a brisk pace, though sales fell, in the latest monthly report on previously owned homes in the Harrisburg area.

For March, 576 houses sold in the three-county region compared to 627 houses in the year-ago period, as the median sales price rose to $238,900 from $209,900, according to the Greater Harrisburg Association of Realtors (GHAR).

In Dauphin County, 309 houses sold, an increase of nine, while the median price rose to $205,750 from $179,500 in March 2021, GHAR said.

Cumberland County saw sales fall to 245 homes versus 287 the prior March, though the median price jumped to $280,000 from $233,050, according to GHAR.

In Perry County, sales dropped by 17 units to 23 homes, as the price increased to $216,000 versus $194,000 the prior March, said GHAR.

Houses sold relatively quickly in March, as the “average days on the market” dropped to 23 days compared to 31 days last year, according to GHAR.

So Noted

Café De Olla opened last month in downtown Harrisburg, offering cuisine inspired by owner Rosa Ortiz’s family. The new café is located at 210 N. 3rd St., the former location of El Rancho Resturante y Pupuseria, which relocated to Eisenhower Boulevard in January.

Charles J. Hooker III plans to retire as CEO of Keystone Human Services effective January 2023. Charles S. Sweeder, the current executive vice president, will succeed him, according to the Harrisburg-based human services organization.

Harrisburg University last month cut the ribbon on its new location in Panama. It’s the third location for the university, joining its Harrisburg and Philadelphia campuses. According to HU, the university is exploring other locations overseas.

Historic Harrisburg Association last month received $18,000 to support an educational program focused on central PA’s African American heritage. The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) grant will help fund maintenance of historical markers on the Bethel Trail, the conservation of African American memorabilia and archives, educational walking and bus tours of landmarks, and an African American heritage exhibit at the Historic Harrisburg Resource Center.

Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg last month closed on its purchase of the Dixon University Center from the commonwealth, buying the sprawling campus in Uptown Harrisburg for $4,560,000. The federation plans to redevelop the site for its headquarters and a new home for the Harrisburg Jewish Community Center.

Manor on Front is under new ownership. Last month, Mark and Sheri Bennington purchased the bed and breakfast from Mike and Sally Wilson, who, over several years, renovated and converted the landmark property in Uptown Harrisburg.

Plant Family debuted last month at 1820 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg, offering natural medicines, herbs and elixirs, in addition to a plethora of houseplants. Owner Sara Rose Bryant said that she opened the shop to provide products that she believes are hard to find in this area.

The Original Hot Dog Family opened a downtown Harrisburg location last month, thanks to local franchise owners LaToya Williams and Hauson Green. The new eatery, which offers a wide array of hot dog types and toppings, is located at 317 Market St., the long-time home of the Flamingo Grill, which closed last year.

Changing Hands

Adrian St., 2430: S. Hill to Pledgestone Partners LLC, $92,500

Argyle St., 10 & 12: N&R Group LLC to 101 S. 17th Street LLC, $163,000

Benton Rd., 709: C. Moffitt to P. Jackson & T. Watson, $109,900

Berryhill St., 1527: H. Le to D. Boyle, $42,000

Berryhill St., 2114: M. & V. Castellano to Bermuda Land LLC, $89,900

Berryhill St., 2318: A. Bouhach to E. Saunders, $110,000

Brookwood St., 1933: T. Evans to Biyaki Enterprises LLC, $74,000

Brookwood St., 2426: J. & B. Valverde to E. Saunders, $100,000

Brookwood St., 2452: S. Kalakuntla & N. Boinapally to Pledgestone Partners LLC, $72,000

Camp St., 547: Great Row LLC to Franklin Real Estate USA Inc., $52,900

Camp St., 561: R. Rammouni to M. Fernandez & J. Gonzalez, $61,000

Chestnut St., 1916: JRHeller.com LLC to JTA Consulting Group LLC, $40,000

Chestnut St., 1932: M. Randazzo to C. de Escano, $65,000

Cumberland St., 251: Keystone Properties Group LLC to A. & M. Chibnik, $210,000

Curtin St., 512: Integrity First Home Buyers to D. Madsen, $139,995

Delaware St., 264: L. Senft & L. Scampone to C. Zeger, $127,000

Derry St., 1948: BSR Rental Trust to D. Buxton Jr., $92,000

Edward St., 216: R. & L. Jameson to Y. Jun, $195,000

Ellersie St., 2342: D. Moyer to ACAC LLC, $115,000

Emerald St., 317: C. Brown to First Choice Home Buyers LLC, $60,000

Forest St., 25: M. Goldberg to Griff Residential LLC, $45,000

Forest St., 27: M. Goldberg to S. Gee, $45,000

Forrest St., 526: M. Baltozer to B. & A. Muzirrwa, $65,000

Forster St., 1713: R. Sanders to K. Gonzalez, $60,000

Grand St., 918: Secretary of Veterans Affairs to Bridger Investments LLC, $65,000

Green St., 819: First Choice Home Buyers LLC to SPG Capital LLC, $60,000

Green St., 1413: M. & H. Gillespie to Pine Asset Management LLC, $81,500

Green St., 2329: A. Jobes to G. & L. Calloway, $60,000

Hamilton St., 231: K. Saleme to H. Ison, $194,500

Hamilton St., 332: City Limits Foundation to 332 Hamilton LLC, $95,000

Hamilton St., 342: Everence Foundation Unique Assets LLC to T. & M. Sneidman, $80,000

Harris St., 222: K. Grossman to G. Grossman, $185,000

Herr St., 133: M. Grove to A. & J. Norris, $220,000

Hoerner St., 116: City Limits Foundation to PPS Realty Inc., $52,000

Holly St., 2013: M. & S. Sedora to X. Lopez, $67,000

Hummel St., 247: Tri County HDC Ltd to A. Flemister, $109,900

Hunter St., 1523: J. Vega & C. Salazar to RRMMM Real Estate LLC, $43,000

Kensington St., 2103: L. Myers to A. Clarke, $78,000

Kensington St., 2121: Marie Buys Houses LLC to N. Matthews, $63,000

Kensington St., 2343: L. Myers to Alliance Estates LLC, $87,500

Lewis St., 210: C. Shindle to J. Hess, $156,000

Lexington St., 2610: Gilligan Realty LLC to EBM Real Estate Holdings LLC, $60,000

Logan St., 2143: E. Killeen to Neidlinger Enterprises LLC, $67,000

Logan St., 2200 & 2200A: C. Geary to A. Bonheur, $70,000

Logan St., 2243: G. Ford to Euphrates LLC, $70,000

Logan St., 2338: Great Row LLC to Franklin Real Estate USA Inc., $57,900

Logan St., 2342: Great Row LLC to Franklin Real Estate USA Inc., $57,900

Market St., 1622: TRYB Investments LLC to I. Gomez & N. Cruz, $145,000

Market St., 2024: M. Arnao to S. Gonzalez, $150,000

Market St., 2454: M. & D. Cobb to S. Bejerano, $195,000

Moore St., 2111: A. Brown to B. Chambers, $80,000

Muench St., 413: PA Deals LLC to Munoz4Properties LLC, $52,000

Mulberry St., 1835: K. Nguyen to First Choice Home Buyers LLC, $47,000

North St., 1500: J. Johnson to R. Copeland, $134,000

N. 2nd St., 913: V. & S. Kaldes to 608 North Third LLC, $98,000

N. 2nd St., 936: J. Criley to B. Spurrier, $220,000

N. 2nd St., 1717: Friends of the West Shore Theater Inc. to M. Bousatta, $135,000

N. 2nd St., 1911: J. Criley to J. Rotz, $210,000

N. 2nd St., 2224: S. Groff to B. Walsh, $182,000

N. 2nd St., 2309½: REO Trust 2017 RPL1 & Rushmore Loan Management Services LLC to S. Martin, $150,000

N. 2nd St., 2957: Ideal Services Group LLC to M. Quinn, $305,000

N . 2nd St., 2986: Pennsylvania Commonwealth c/o Dixon University to Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg, $4,560,000

N. 2nd St., 3225: M. Letterman to V. Breithaupt, $140,000

N. 3rd St., 901 and 914, 916 & 918 James St.: Nish Harrisburg Associates LP to Ashila LLC, $1,301,000

N. 3rd St., 2211: J. & A. Sanderson and B. Sheaffer to S. Butler & L. Jackson, $175,500

N. 4th St., 2120: Great Row LLC to Franklin Real Estate USA Inc., $63,000

N. 4th St., 2408: D. Hargrove & D. Surbrena to A. Breneman & R. Herr, $75,000

N. 4th St., 2719: D. Washington to N. & C. Al Qaadir, $210,000

N. 5th St., 2639: L. Cumberbatch to D. Stufflet, $98,000

N. 6th St., 2243: Great Row LLC to Franklin Real Estate USA Inc., $50,500

N. 6th St., 2639: Integrity First Home Buyers LLC to N. Amundson, $139,995

N. 6th St., 3212: V. & D. Poplaski to G. Ajakaye, $100,000

N. 7th St., 2154: R. Plant to A. Bouhach, $65,000

N. 7th St., 2512: Integrity First Home Buyers LLC to D. Boyle, $46,059

N. 16th St., 1209: J. & N. Thompson to J. Garcia, $80,000

N. 17th St., 50: C. & N. Acevedo to J. Pichardo, $90,000

N. 17th St., 604: RMTP Trust Series 2019 C to J. Linan, $52,000

N. 17th St., 1100, 1621 & 1625 Cumberland St. and 1616 Herr St.: R. & C. Carter to M. Amani, $325,000

N. 18th St., 15: Great Row LLC to J. Linan & L. Jefferson, $50,000

N. 18th St., 712: S. Atiyeh to K. Hurst & N. Howze, $83,900

N. 18th St., 910: Fowler Investments LLC to D. Vigilante, $133,000

Norwood St., 916: Y. & E. Paige to J. Prol & A. Seroskie, $63,100

Park St., 1825: A&K Investment Partnership LLC to C. Green, $140,000

Penn St., 1308: Invigaron LLC to SPXT PA LLC, $325,900

Penn St., 1820: Lancaster County Restoration LLC to M. Segelken, $192,900

Pennwood Rd., 3203: Heller Investments to J. McDonald, $135,000

Race St., 556: C. Schleig & M. Obrine to J. Wheaton, $125,000

Race St., 566: B. Shisler to JR Phoenix Investing LLC, $220,000

Reel St., 2400: Wofford Enterprises Ltd. to Franklin Real Estate USA Inc., $55,000

Reel St., 2430: TRW Properties LLC to 786 Real Estate, $48,000

Reel St., 2630: Neidlinger Enterprises LLC to E. Tatarevic, $132,500

Reily St., 210: M. & J. Good to Prosper Home & Properties LLC, $152,500

Reily St., 607: NWFP Inc. and M. & S. Swati to Reily Street LLC, $900,000

Revere St., 1719: R. Tabler to Z. Roudi & M. Maniari, $72,000

Ross St., 614: Declans Holding LLC to JMA Home Renovations LLC, $61,900

Royal Terr., 109: JOG Investments LLC to L. Bedon, $50,000

Rudy Rd., 1815: Dreamland Investors LLC to J. De Paulino, $40,000

Rudy Rd., 1829: Yogi Investments LLC to Venus Properties LLC, $45,000

Rudy Rd., 1944: V. & S. Reyes to D. Perez, $131,000

Rudy Rd., 2490: BVC Construction LLC to S. Betancur, $100,000

Rumson Dr., 311: First Choice Home Buyers LLC to A. Kopp, $135,800

Sassafras St., 203: E. Brantner to J. Feaster, $128,400

S. 13th St., 221: D&F Realty Holdings LP to ZM Penn Group, $57,000

S. 17th St., 137: 137 South 17th LLC to IIP PA 2 LLC, $2,750,000

S. 18th St., 916: 916 S 18th LLC to 916 Industrial LLC, $405,000

S. 21st St., 753: Substance Abuse Services Inc. to Mavambo LLC, $104,000

S. 24th St., 608: S. Welch to J. & S. Vaughn, $222,000

State St., 204: J. Zonarich and Skarlatos & Zonarich LP to 204 State Street LLC, $400,000

State St., 1732: Wofford Enterprises to M. Cepeda, $92,000

Swatara St., 1611: G. Neff to Cofield Group LLC, $71,000

Swatara St., 1917: P. Freeman to Two Three Two Investments LLC, $48,000

Swatara St., 2015A: Neidlinger Enterprises LLC to Kenneth Bray Trust & Nicole Bray Trust, $129,900

Swatara St., 2142: Neidlinger Enterprises LLC to M. Estrada, $134,900

Sylvan Terr., 126: F. Sisic to D. Boyle, $50,000

Sylvan Terr., 160: Guardian Realty LLC to Paraiso View Investment LLC, $230,000

Vineyard Rd., 214: P. Eklund & B. Corner to R. & N. Fortney, $242,000

Walnut St., 104: MIV Properties LLC to N&R Properties LLC, $110,000

Walnut St., 1724: L. & L. Desenberg to A. Bouhach, $44,000

Walnut St., 1854, 1856, 1858 & 1860: H. Van to Red Hare LLC, $206,000

Whitehall St., 1815: 37 Estate LLC to J. Hamilton, $150,500

Whitehall St., 1937: D. Boyle to E. Olivo, $40,000

Woodbine St., 237: G. & C. Rice to Montalvo Investments LLC, $70,000

Harrisburg property sales, March 2022, greater than $40,000. Source: Dauphin County. Data is assumed to be accurate.

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Still-Life Lives: “Petit Maman” quietly captures a family’s story

April 29, 2022 | by Sammi Leigh Melville

“Petit Maman.” Image courtesy of NEON.

Director Céline Sciamma, who gave us “Girlhood” and “Portrait of a Lady on Fire,” is back with “Petite Maman,” a soft, assuring look at the strange family bond that crosses the borders of time.

Eight-year-old Nelly (Joséphine Sanz) has just lost her grandmother. She and her parents take a trip to clean out her mother’s childhood home—the memories of which prove overwhelming to Nelly’s mother (Nina Meurisse), who suddenly leaves for a few days while the family continues cleaning. The day that she leaves, Nelly goes exploring in the woods near the house and finds a girl who shares her mother’s name (Marion, played by Gabrielle Sanz) building a tree fort in her mother’s old romping grounds. The two quickly bond, and Nelly discovers a time-bending opportunity to be her mother’s friend.

“Petite Maman” is the antithesis of plot-heavy. The story avoids complexity, which is a breath of fresh air in terms of most time travel stories, focusing more on the relationship than the science. It is also a fantastically mature depiction of childhood, as there are only a handful of times in which the two children laugh. The film is sober and quiet, which reflects the topics the kids broach with each other (death, illness, the future, the past), but the tone does take a moment to swallow, especially with how young the two kids are.

Sciamma does a beautiful job of painting this still life, though still adding enough movement to be engaging. The Sanz twins, playing mother and daughter in their youngest forms, bring an obvious chemistry to the table, and the fact that the actors are twins makes it all the more perfect. For that is what the film is about, really—mother and daughter get a chance to feel sisterhood with each other. It’s a beautiful piece with a beautiful concept at its core. Don’t miss “Petite Maman,” playing at Midtown Cinema in May.

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

May Events At Midtown Cinema

Film Openings
“Petit Maman”
Friday, May 6

“Happening”
Friday, May 13

“Emergency” and “Downton Abbey: A New Era”
Friday, May 20

Down in Front!
Riffs on “Future War” (1997)
Friday, May 6, 9:30ish

“Friday the 13th” (1980)
Friday, May 13, 9:30 p.m.

23rd Annual Moviate Underground Film Festival
May 13-15

Sneak Peek
“Downton Abbey: A New Era”
Wednesday, May 18

3rd in the Burg Movie Night
“Spirited Away” (2001)
Friday, May 20, 9:30 p.m.

“Feeling Asian American”
Documentary premiere w/filmmakers
Saturday, May 21

“Spirited Away” (2001)
Saturday, May 21, 3:30 p.m.

The 2022 Edward S. Finkelstein Harrisburg Jewish Film Festival
May 19 to June 1, online and in-person
Full schedule at hbgjff.com

Saturday, May 21
8:45 p.m. “Love and Mazel Tov”

Sunday, May 22
9 a.m.: “Gentleman’s Agreement”
2 p.m.: “Unheard Voices” and “Marry Me However”
4:45 p.m.: “A Lullaby for the Valley”
7 p.m.: “Image of Victory”

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Happenings: Our May Calendar of Events

April 29, 2022 | by Missy Smith

Museums & Art Spaces

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

“Orphan Cars—Vehicles from Discontinued Marques & Brands,” a collection of cars, buses, and motorcycles represents discontinued marques and brands from across the motoring landscape, May 21 to Oct. 23

“ATVs: Off-Road Adventure,” an exhibit of 3-wheel and 4-wheel ATV machines from the 1970s, ‘80s, ‘90s, and early 2000s, May 21-Oct. 16

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

“Relational Structure/On Site,” two sculptural exhibitions under one roof, with a collection of work by Kathryn Yoder in first floor galleries and the work of Nicole Herbert in the second floor galleries, through May 12

Arts on the Square
20 S. 2nd St., Harrisburg
717-257-1270; marketsquarechurch.org

“Springing into Art: MSPC Members’ Show,” May 15 to July 17; reception, May 15, 12-1:30 p.m.

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

“Oil and Water,” with oil painter Julie Riker and watercolor artist Pam Wenger, who share their diverse medium, subject matter and styles, through May 18

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

May artist of the month

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

“Less Than Three,” senior studio majors thesis exhibition, through May 21

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

“Creative Synthesis of Organic Life,” woodturnings by Toby Bouder and pressed flower pictures by Judy Bouder, through May 14

Hershey Area Art Association (HAAA)
hersheyareaartassociation.com

Art by Hershey Area Art Association members Gary Shiner and Chris Dillon, May 1-31, at Backstage Café Art Gallery at Allen Theatre, Annville

Works by Marilyn Traini, Jim and Shirley Davis, Marie Gamon, Wendy Craig, Sue Ann Myers, Stephen Durick, Stephanie Lewis, Deb and George Reitbauer, and Kathleen Forney, through June 10

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

New works by Yachiyo Beck, Richard Souders, Elaine Elledge, and Linda Benton McCloskey, through 15

New works by John Davis, Judy Kelly, Marsha Souders, Tami Bitner, Erica Binder, May 17-June 12

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)
Landis House, 67 N. 4th Street
717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org

“Director’s Choice,” featuring outstanding student artwork from Youth Art Day 2022, May 10-Aug. 4; reception: June 18, 1-3 p.m.

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

“Frame of Mind,” a display of artwork in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month that will explore how artwork can be an outlet for self-expression, through June 11

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

2022 South Central Pennsylvania Scholastic Art Awards, through May 8

“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.

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

“World Traveler/Shelter At Home,” works by Diana Jensen, who took inspiration from an anonymous assortment of vernacular photos for her paintings, through June 19

“In Nature’s Studio,” showcasing a bounty of early 19th century through late 20th century American artists’ depictions of the landscape, through May 22

“Hedy O’Beil—The Late Work,” a selection of work from the 1970s to mid-1980s, through June 19

“Mythologies of Motherhood,” personal stories of artists currently raising children, through June 26

“Project—Nature” offers a sneak peek of the current VanGo! Museum on Wheels exhibition Nature in Art, featuring the work of Victoria Fuller, through Aug. 22

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

“A Contemplation of Scenery—The Vesell Family Collection,” May 25–July 31

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

“Art in the Wild” features works of art composed of mostly natural materials to blend with Wildwood’s natural setting, through Sept. 30

Winters Heritage House Museum
41-47 E. High St., Elizabethtown
717-367-4672; elizabethtownhistory.org

“Annual Quilt Show,” colorful, historical and beautiful quilted works of art, May 1-31

Read, Make, Learn

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

May 3-17: Weaving on a Simple Frame, Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
May 3-24: Beginning Oil Painting, Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
May 3-24: Intermediate/Advanced Painting, 1-3:30 p.m.
May 3-24: Beginning Oil Painting, Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m.
May 7-28: Figure Drawing, Saturdays, 2:30-5:30 p.m.
May 11-25: Mixed Media Art Journaling, Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m.
May 11-June 1: Abstract Painting, Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m.
May 13: Craft Beer & Clay, 7-9 p.m.
May 18: Suicide Loss Survivors, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
May 18-June 22: Wheel 101, Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m.
May 25-June 15: Sketching Around Carlisle, Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
May 28: Crackle Enamels, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Dauphin County Library System
dcls.org

May 2, 3: Born to Read (birth-18 months), 9:30-10 a.m.
May 2, 9, 16, 23: Board Game Club, 6-7 p.m.
May 3: Lively Minds—Photography Workshop, 5:30 p.m.
May 3: All Ages Storytime on Zoom, 6 p.m.
May 4: Toddler Storytime (ages 19-35 months) on Zoom, 11-11:40 a.m.
May 4: Secret Agent Academy, 4-4:45 p.m.
May 4: Hear Me Out—Fake News and Media Literacy, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
May 4, 5: All Ages Storytime on Zoom, 10:15 a.m.
May 4, 5: All Ages Storytime, 10:15 a.m.
May 5: Anime Club (ages 13-18), 4-5 p.m.
May 5, 17: Virtual Dungeons and Dragons, 7-8 p.m.
May 6: Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5 years) on Zoom, 10:15-10:55 a.m.
May 6, 13, 20, 27: Virtual Tween Dungeons and Dragons, 4-5 p.m.
May 6, 13, 20, 27: Virtual Teen Dungeons and Dragons, 4-5 p.m.
May 10: Navigating the Housing Market in-person and on Zoom, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
May 11: Spanish Language Conversation Group (ages 15 and older) on Zoom, 6-7 p.m.
May 12, 19, 26: Wellness & Exercise Program, 2-3 p.m.
May 14, 28: Chess Club, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
May 18: Virtual Young Adult Book Club (ages 13-18), 4-5:30 p.m.
May 18: Tea Tasting, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
May 19: Sip & Speak, 3-4:30 p.m.
May 20: Third in the Burg—Tiny Herbarium, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
May 23: Spanish Grammar Workshop, 4-5 p.m.
May 26: Adopt a Houseplant, 4-6 p.m.

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

May 5, 12, 19, 26: Fiber Artists, 3 p.m.
May 12, 26: Knitter’s Group, 5 p.m.
May 14: Fiber Artists, 10 a.m.
May 17: Musik Time, 10:30 a.m.
May 21: Book Discussion Group, 10 a.m.
May 21: Knitter’s Group, 10 a.m.

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

April 6: Virtual Illustrated Talk—Pre-Colonial Pennsylvania, 7-8 p.m.

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

May 2: STEM—Star Wars Science, 6 to 8 p.m.
May 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25: Discovery Zone Fun, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
May 2, 9, 16: Spring Story Times, 10-10:30 a.m.
May 2, 9, 16: Children’s Story Times, 11-11:30 a.m.
May 2, 9, 16, 23: Mission Transition Kindergarten, 6-7 p.m.
May 2, 16: Zoom—Frederickson Writes on Zoom, 6:45-8:45 p.m.
May 3: Curl up with the Classics—“American Short Stories,” 10-11 a.m. (in person and on Zoom)
May 3: Teen STEAM Lab—Minecraft Terrariums/Swords, 4-5:30 p.m., 6-7:30 p.m.
May 3: Natalie D. Craumer Writers’ Workshop, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
May 3, 10, 17: READ to Dogs, 6:30-8 p.m.
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Career Exploration Workshop, 10:30 a.m., 4:30 p.m.
May 4: Moving Forward Book Group w/ Hospice of Central PA, 1-2 p.m.
May 4: Fake News & Media Literacy: A ‘Hear Me Out’ Dialogue, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
May 4: Peaceful Poses PJ Yoga for kids, 7:30-8 p.m.
May 5: Teen Book Club, 6-7 p.m.
May 5, 12, 19: Children’s Story Times, 6:30-7 p.m.
May 5, 12, 19, 26: Language at the Library—Spanish, 10-11 a.m.
May 5, 12, 19, 26: Resume Writing Workshop, 10:30-11:30 a.m., 4:30-5:30 p.m.
May 6: Chess Club, 6:30 p.m.
May 6, 13, 20, 27: Get That Job! Workshop, 10:30 a.m., 4:30 p.m.
May 6, 20: Peaceful Poses Children’s Yoga Story Time, 10-11 a.m.
May 7: Library for Lunch—Growing, 1 p.m.
May 7, 14, 21, 28: Teen Grab and Go Bag (ages 7-12), 1 p.m.
May 9: Philosophers’ Roundtable, 2-3:30 p.m.
May 9: Twisted Stitchers, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
May 10: Teen Comics Club, 6-7 p.m.
May 10: Young Explorers (ages 5-8), 6:30-7:30 p.m.
May 10, 17, 24, 31: Master Gardener Plant Clinics, 6-7:30 p.m.
May 10, 24: Spending Plans—A Roadmap to Financial Success, 6-7 p.m.
May 11: Mock Interview Sessions, 2-4 p.m.
May 13: Kid’s Paint Night, 6:30 p.m.
May 13, 27: Film Fridays, 2 p.m., 7 p.m.
May 14: Teen STEAM—Stop Motion Animation (ages 12-18), 1:30-4:30 p.m.
May 14: Young Explorers (ages 5-8), 1:30-3 p.m.
May 14, 28: STEM Grab & Go, 1 p.m.
May 16, 23: Questioneere STEAM (ages 7-10), 6 p.m., 7 p.m.
May 17: Tween STEAM Lab—Minecraft Terrariums/Swords, 4-5:30 p.m., 6-7:30 p.m.
May 19: Plot Twisters, 6-7 p.m.
May 20: Family Movie Night, 6:30-8 p.m.
May 23: Fredricksen Reads & Author Visit—“The Bright Unknown,” 7-8 p.m.
May 24: Master Gardeners of Cumberland County’s Gardening with Nature, 7-8:30 p.m.

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

May 7: On the Porch with Toby Bouder, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
May 8: Mother’s Day Paint Class, 4-7 p.m.
May 17: Mini-Album Photo Montage, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
May 21: Drawing Basics, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
May 28: Market Basket Workshop, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
May 28: On the Porch with Carrie Feidt, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

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

April 20-June 8: Level 1 Intro to Improv, Wednesdays, 7-10 p.m.

Hershey Area Art Association (HAAA)
hersheyareaartassociation.com

May 10-June 7: Plein Air Painting, Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

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

May 2: Pencils and Pints at Troegs, 6:30 p.m.
May 4: Silent Book Group at Mount Gretna Craft Brewery, 6:30 p.m.
May 7: SPLAT Studio (ages 2-6+), 2:30-3:45 p.m.
May 11: The Lincoln Four—The Pursuit, Capture, and Execution of the Lincoln Conspirators, 7-8 p.m.
May 14: The Wonderful World of Islamic Art, 2-3:30 p.m.

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

May 2, 9, 16, 23: Rhyme Time, 10:15 a.m., 5:15 p.m.
May 2, 9, 16, 23: Toddler Time, 10:45 a.m., 5:45 p.m.
May 2, 9, 16, 23: Storybook STEAM, 6:30 p.m.
May 3: From Refugee to Entrepreneur, 1-3 p.m.
May 3: Teen Game Night, 6-7 p.m.
May 3: Tween Scene, 6-7 p.m.
May 3, 10, 17, 24: Tea and Stitches, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
May 5, 12, 19, 26: Mah Jongg, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
May 6, 13, 20, 27: LEGO Time, 10:15-11:15 a.m.
May 9, 23: English Conversation Club, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
May 10: STEAM Club (grades 1-2), 6-7 p.m.
May 10: STEAM Club (grades 3-5), 6-7 p.m.
May 11: Mad About Mysteries on Zoom, 7-8 p.m.
May 13, 27: Dungeons and Dragons (ages 6-12), 6-8 p.m.
May 14, 28: Block Party, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
May 16: Monday Night Book Club, 7-8 p.m.
May 17: Kindergarten Readiness, 1 p.m.
May 17, 19: Kindergarten Readiness, 6 p.m.
May 19: Thursday Morning Book Club, 10 a.m.
May 21: Discovery Club, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
May 21: Adventure Club, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
May 21: Teen Squad, 3-4 p.m.
May 24: Tabletop Game Night, 6-8 p.m.
May 28: Trivia at Home—Yellowstone, 6-8 p.m.
May 31: Tales for TAILS!, 6-7 p.m.

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

May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Young Adult Group, 4 p.m.
May 4, 11, 18, 25: Common Roads (ages 12-17), 6-8 p.m.
May 7, 14, 21, 28: Passageways, 2 p.m.
May 10, 24: Queers and Quests game night, 6 p.m.
May 12: Aging with Pride Luncheon, 12 p.m.
May 14: LGBTQ Book Club, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Middletown Public Library
20 N. Catherine St., Middletown
717-944-6412; middletownpubliclib.org

May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Storytime and Craft, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Tales with T.A.I.L.S., 6-7 p.m.
May 5: Book Club, 6-7 p.m.
May 5, 12, 19, 26: LEGO and STEM Club, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
May 6, 13, 20, 27: Online Science Fiction Book Club
May 6, 13, 20, 27: Star Trek Rewatch online group
May 16: Mystery Book Club (in person and online), 6-7 p.m.

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

May 5: An Evening with Silvia Vasquez-Lavado, 7-8 p.m.
May 6: Will Jawando with Deray McKesson, 7-8 p.m.
May 13: An Evening with Jason Rekulak, 7-8 p.m.
May 26: David S. Brown with Scott Lamar, 7-8 p.m.

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

May 14: Fluid Art, 12-3 p.m.
May 21: Advanced Fluid Art, 12-4 p.m.
May 26-28: 33-Day Large Abstract Painting Workshop

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

May 14: Lessons in History Presentation w/Steve T. Phan, 1-2 p.m.

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

May 21: Nature Journaling for Adults, 1-3 p.m.

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

May 1-31: Beanstack Challenge—For the Love of Reading (ages 0-18)
May 2-23: Outdoor Storytime & More (ages 2-5), 10:30 a.m.
May 2-23: Outdoor Book Babies (ages 0-2), 11:15 a.m.
May 5: Ruth’s Mystery Discussion Group, 10:15 a.m.-12 p.m.
May 5: Mother’s Day Program (ages 4 and up), 5:30-6:30 p.m.
May 6, 20: Movers & Groovers (ages 2-5), 10:30-11 a.m.
May 7, 21: Book Sales, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
May 9, 23: Monday Great Books Discussion Group, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
May 10: Book Review Program, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
May 10: Tales for Tails (ages 6-12), 6:30-7:30 p.m.
May 11: Egg Carton Gardening (ages 4-8), 5:30-6:30 p.m.
May 11, 25: Wednesday Great Books Discussion Group, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
May 12, 26: Block Party! (ages 0-3), 10:30-11:30 a.m.
May 14: Write-On Writer’s Workshop, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
May 14: The Beauty of Trees—Mixed Media & Quilling, 2-3 p.m.
May 17: Kid Builders! (ages 3 and up), 5:30-6:30 p.m.
May 18: Wellness Wednesday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
May 19: Evening Family Storytime, 6:30-7 p.m.
May 21: Couponing for Extreme Savings, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
May 21: Children’s Book Writers Critique Group, 2-4 p.m.
May 23: Music & More Mondays (ages 3-7), 5:30-6 p.m.
May 25: KIND Club—Kids Interested in Novels of Diversity on Zoom (ages 8-12), 5:30-6:30 p.m.
May 25: PennWriters Writing Group, 6-9 p.m.

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

May 4, 11, 18, 25: Smart Start Storytime, 12:15-12:45 p.m.
May 9: Palmyra Public Library Book Club, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

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

May 1-29: Highlights Tour, 1:30-2:30 p.m. (Wednesdays-Sundays)
May 6, 21: Storytime, 10:30 a.m.
May 13: Virtual Learn at Lunchtime—Backyard Gardening for Food, 12:15-12:45 p.m.
May 20: Virtual Learn at Lunchtime—Paper Wasps in a Changing Urban World, 12:15-12:45 p.m.

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

May 3: Spring Flower Walk at Detweiler Park, 2:30-4 p.m.
May 4: Birdwalk—Peak Migration, 7:30-9:30 a.m.
May 7: Detweiler Park Birdwalk, 7:30-9:30 a.m.
May 7: Painting in the Park, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
May 7: Junior Girl Scouts—Animal Habitats, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
May 12: Detweiler Park Photo Hike
May 12: Ikebana Japanese Flower Arranging Workshop, 6-7:30 p.m.
May 13: Walk and Talk with a Master Gardener, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
May 14: Volunteer Work Day, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
May 14: Sign Design Workshop, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
May 15: Penn State Extension Master Gardeners’ Home Gardening Series—Growing Summer Bulbs, 1-2:30 p.m.
May 15: Kids Discover—Things with Wings (ages 5-10) at Lykens Glen Park, 1:30-3 p.m.
May 17: Fort Hunter Historical Tree Walk, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
May 21: Friends of Wildwood Bus Trip, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
May 22: Forest Therapy at Detweiler Park, 1-3 p.m.
May 22: Flower Walk—Jack-in-the-Pulpits & Other Spring Flowers, 1:30-3 p.m.
May 28: Kids Discover—Songbirds (ages 4-6), 10-11:30 a.m.
May 28: Kids Discover—Songbirds (ages 7-10), 1:30-3 p.m.

Winters Heritage House Museum
41-47 E. High St., Elizabethtown
717-367-4672; elizabethtownhistory.org

May 21: Vintage Quilts, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Live Music

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

May 6: Gary Allan
May 7: Crowder
May 10: Chicago
May 13: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
May 15: David Foster
May 22: Jimmy Fortune, The Malpass Brothers, Wilson Fairchild
May 27, 28: Girl Named Tom

Appalachian Brewing Co./Abbey Bar
50 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg
717-221-1083; abcbrew.com

May 20: Allison de Groot, Tatiana Hargreaves presented by Susquehanna Folk Music Society

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

May 6: Jazz in the City
May 14: Vincent Bohanan & the Sound of Victory
May 21: York Symphony

Boneshire Brew Works
7462 Derry St., Harrisburg
717-469-5007; boneshire.com

May 12: Shawan Rice
May 19: Bret Alexander

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

May 20: Angel, Corky Laing’s Mountain

Central PA Friends of Jazz
www.friendsofjazz.org

May 22: Vanessa Rubin at Rose Lehrman Arts Center

Central Pennsylvania Womyn’s Chorus
cpwchorus.org

May 14: Spring Concert

Dauphin County Library System
dcls.org

May 20: Angela Easterling

Elizabethtown College
1 Alpha Dr., Elizabethtown
717-361-1212; www.etown.edu

May 1: Spring Choral Concert
May 4: Spring Concert

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

May 4: Sarah Shook & The Disarmers
May 6: Blind Pigeons Records Showcase with Gleasons Drift, Leisure Living and The Margie Trick
May 7: AMFM (Andy Mowatt’s Frequency Movement)
May 14: Trey Alexander Band
May 21: The Dilemma Band at Bikes & Beers, Hershey
May 21: MauveStröm
May 28: U2Topia with The April Skies

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

May 5: The Rumjacks
May 6: Enkay 47, Travill
May 6: Warren Zeiders
May 7: Texas in July
May 7: Subdocta
May 8: Smile Empty Soul
May 9: The Veer Union
May 10: Sevendust
May 11: Ignite
May 14: All That Remains
May 14: Medusa’s Disco
May 15: Hatebreed
May 19: Martin Sexton
May 20: Born of Osiris, Veil of Maya
May 21: The Exploited, CRO-MAGS, TOTAL CHAOS, The Virus
May 22: Gemini Syndrome
May 24: Infected Rain, Eternal Frequency
May 25: Sumo Cyco
May 27: Valerie June

Harrisburg Scottish Rite Theatre
2701 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-238-8868; valleyofharrisburg.org

May 1: Destination Motown
May 21: Masonic Youth Benefit Concert

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

May 7-8: The Wizard of Oz—Film with Orchestra
May 16: HSYO Spring Concert

Harrisburg University Presents
concertseries.harrisburgu.edu

May 18: Arkells, Mobley at XL Live
May 28: The Struts at XL Live

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

April 1-2: The Unforgettable Big Band

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

May 31: Ray LaMontagne

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

May 22: Skid Row, Lita Ford, Winger, Quiet Riot

Keystone Concert Band
145 E. Main St., First Floor, Mechanicsburg
717-421-1512; keystoneconcertband.com

May 21: Concert at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

Market Square Concerts
www.marketsquareconcerts.org

May 14: Emerson String Quartet with Susannah Woodruff

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

May 1: Messiah University Handbell Choir
May 1: Messiah University Choral Arts Society
May 15: Susquehanna Chorale Spring Concert

Metropolis Collective
17 W. Main St., Mechanicsburg
717-458-8245; metropoliscollective.com

May 6: The Bo Deadlys w/The Stents and St. James & The Apostles
May 20: The Jellybricks w/Manian Van Hacker

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

May 14: Steve Rudolph

Pine Street Presbyterian Church
310 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-238-9304; pinestreet.org

May 22: Michael Hey presented by The Harrisburg Chapter of the American Guild of Organists

Rose Lehrman Art Center
One HACC Drive, Harrisburg
717-231-ROSE; hacc.edu/RLAC

May 22: Vanessa Rubin presented by Central PA Friends of Jazz

Rusty Rail Brewing Company
5 N. 8th North St., Mifflinburg
570-966-7878; rustyrailbrewing.com

May 2, 16: Monday Night JamFest
May 26: Bret Alexander

Susquehanna Chorale
One College Ave., Mechanicsburg
717-533-7859; susquehannachorale.org

May 13, 15: “Legacy—A Celebration in Song!” spring concerts

Susquehanna Folk Music Society
717-745-6577; sfmsfolk.org

May 7: The Kennedys
May 15: Spring Coffee House
May 20: Allison de Groot, Tatiana Hargreaves at Appalachian Brewing Co.

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

May 19: Blackmore’s Night

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

May 6: Lyfe Jennings
May 7: Thank You Scientist
May 13: The Amish Outlaws
May 14: Kitchen Dwellers
May 18: Arkells, Mobley
May 20: Bodeans
May 27: Shaman’s Harvest, The Standstills, The Space Beards
May 28: The Struts

Zeroday Brewing Co.
925 N. 3rd St, Harrisburg
717-745-6218; zerodaybrewing.com

May 6: DJ KYNZ
May 13: Natalie Ness
May 20: Shrimp Ryan’s Jig Band

The Stage Door

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

May 21: Piff the Magic Dragon & Puddles Pity Party

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

May 13: Kristen Sivills and David Beck

Dauphin County Library System
dcls.org

May 14: Rasika School of Dance

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

May 1-14: “Rock of Ages”

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

May 13: TMI Improv

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

May 15: Queens Who Brunch
May 18: Hellzapoppin Circus Side Show

Harrisburg Christian Performing Arts Center
1000 S. Eisenhower Blvd, Middletown
717-939-9333; thehcpac.org

May 13-15: “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe”

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

May 6: Divas Down Under Rehoboth Beach Queens Invasion 2.0!
May 11: Ladies Night Out Magic Mike Tribute

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

May 1: Level 2 Class Show
May 6: Free Improv Mixer, House Team X, Heartthrobs, Meetwood Flac
May 7: Free Mixer, Solo Sleepover, Love Triangle, Barn Bitches
May 13: Free Improv Jam, Sunday School, House Team Z, Leg of Lamp, Beautiful Baby
May 14: Free Mixer, Ferret Prom, Bandito, Don’t Play with Deacon
May 20: Free Improv Jam, House Team X, Midtown Funk, Beautiful Baby
May 21: Free Mixer, The Outsiders, Sugar Weasel, Rockstar Goes Supernova
May 27: Free Improv Jam, Sunday School, House Team Z, Same Each, Teen Girls, HIT BITS
May 28: Free Mixer, Snicker Casket, Elderprov

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

May 19-22: “Hot ‘N’ Cole,” A Cole Porter Celebration

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

May 3-8: “Hairspray”
May 17: Theresa Caputa Live! The Experience
May 21: Chelsea Handler
May 22: 2022 Hershey Theatre Apollo Awards

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

May 1-8: “Once”

Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg
915 S. York St., Mechanicsburg
717-766-0535; ltmpa.com

May 20-June 4: “Come Blow Your Horn”

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

May 28: Pennsylvania Regional Ballet

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

May 6: EFF Live!
May 7: The Obstructed View
May 11, 25: Black NewsBeat w/Dr. Kimeka Campbell
May 28-June 26: “Crowns”

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

May 1-29: “Moonlight and Magnolias”

The Ware Center
42 N. Prince St., Lancaster
717-871-2308; artsmu.com

May 6: “We The People First Friday,” Acts of Welcome

Zeroday Brewing Co.
925 N. 3rd St, Harrisburg
717-745-6218; zerodaybrewing.com

May 19: Boozy Bingo with Felicia O’Toole

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Community Corner: Notable events in May

April 29, 2022 | by Missy Smith

Garden Faire

May 1: Kick off the gardening season and celebrate the opening of Fort Hunter Mansion, 5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Purchase plants, visit craft vendors, enjoy lunch, experience Victorian dancing and music, and visit the Paxtang Art Association’s show and sale. www.forthunter.org

Flower Walk

May 3: Take a walk at Detweiler Park, 1451 Peters Mountain Rd., Dauphin, during Wildwood Park’s Spring Flower Walk, 2:30 to 4 p.m. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon walk within meadows and forests. www.explorewildwoodpark.org

Gala Cabaret

May 6: Cantate Carlisle hosts its 30th anniversary Gala Cabaret Night at Farm 1840, 101 State Rd., Mechanicsburg, 7 to 10 p.m., for ages 16 and older. Enjoy live music, heavy hors d’oeuvres, adult and nonalcoholic beverages, entertainment and a silent auction. www.cantatecarlisle.org

Get That Job

May 6-27: Attend “Get that Job!” workshops virtually or in-person at Fredericksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill, on Fridays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Learn how to present your best self with a strong resume, concise cover letter, targeted interview, good communication and more. www.fredricksenlibrary.org

Garden Faire

May 7: Lebanon County Master Gardeners will hold its Plant Sale & Garden Faire at Lebanon Expo Center, 80 Rocherty Rd., Lebanon, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. More than 3,000 plants will be available for purchase, including natives, perennials, herbs, tomatoes and peppers. www.extension.psu.edu

POWER 5K

May 7: POWER (Professional Women and Women Entrepreneurs) hosts a fundraising 5K/3K Run & Walk event at Adventure Park, 1775 Lambs Gap Rd., Mechanicsburg, 9 a.m.

Proceeds go to cancer research and awareness. Participants can also enjoy a friendly volleyball match, warm-up Zumba and a raffle. www.power-women.org

Cherry Blossom Fest
May 7: The 33rd annual Millersburg Cherry Blossom Festival will be held on the square in Millersburg, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with family activities and live entertainment, food and craft vendors and a car show. www.millersburgpa.org

Community Day
May 7: Head to New Cumberland Community Day on 3rd, 4th and Market streets in downtown New Cumberland, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Artists, food vendors, beverage trucks and area businesses will fill downtown streets with fun, food and festivities. www.NewCumberlandPA.org

Hershey Artfest
May 7: Enjoy an artistic day with the whole family at Hershey Artfest at the Cocoa Beanery and the Englewood Barn Complex, 1215 Research Blvd., Hummelstown, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event features a large juried art display, entertainment, food, local beer and wine and kids’ activities. www.hersheyartfest.org

Park Painting

May 7: Join Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, for its fifth annual “Painting at the Park” with Jenn’s Craft Parties to create a painting of a lotus flower, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. All experience levels are welcome; materials will be provided. Proceeds benefit Friends of Wildwood. www.explorewildwoodpark.org

Native Plant Sale
May 7: Manada Conservancy hosts its 22nd annual Native Plant Sale at East Hanover Township Nature Park, 328 N. Crawford Road, Grantville, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with native plant vendors, art vendors and food trucks. Proceeds benefit Manada Conservancy’s mission of local land preservation and education. www.manada.org

HBG Flea
May 7: Shop the HBG Flea 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

Rhododendron Display

May 8: The Mason-Dixon Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society presents a rhododendron and azalea display in the Education Center at Hershey Gardens, 170 Hotel Rd, Hershey, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.hersheygardens.org

Tree Book Club

May 10, 13: Book clubs are invited to Hershey Gardens, 170 Hotel Rd, Hershey, for a group discussion on the book “The Songs of Trees: Stories from Nature’s Great Connectors” by David George Haskell. Refreshments will be served. Groups should register in advance. www.hersheygardens.org

Go Red for Women
May 12: Join the American Heart Association at the 2022 Capital Region “Go Red for Women” event at West Shore Country Club, 100 Brentwater Rd., Camp Hill, 4 to 7 p.m. Hear educational and inspirational speakers, enjoy a heart-healthy meal, shop the silent auction and more. www.ahaharrisburg.ejoinme.org

Food Rally

May 12: 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

Backyard Gardens
May 13: State Museum of PA hosts Andrew Rohrbaugh, ecologist for the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry, for virtual “Learn at Lunchtime” about backyard gardening, 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. He will discuss native plants, ecosystems and the importance of using our land for food. www.statemuseumpa.org

Anniversary Concerts
May 13, 15: The Susquehanna Chorale will celebrate its 40th anniversary with two concerts titled “A Celebration in Song!” The first takes place May 13 at 8 p.m. at Derry Presbyterian Church in Hershey and the second May 15 at 4 p.m. at the High Center at Messiah University. A reception follows each concert. www.susquehannachorale.org

Moviate Festival
May 13-15: Enjoy over 70 films from 12 countries at the 23rd annual Moviate Underground Film Festival at Midtown Cinema, 250 Reily St., Harrisburg. Many filmmakers will attend and talk about their films, including a 40th anniversary showing of “Basket Case” with the director. www.moviate.org

Film Fridays
May 13, 27: Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill, will show “War Witch” from sub-Saharan Africa on May 13 and “In the Mood for Love” from China on May 27. Showings are at 2 and 7 p.m. www.fredricksenlibrary.org

Hunger Run
May 14: Support the Hummelstown Food Pantry at the 7th Annual 5K Hummelstown Hunger Run/Walk in Schaffner Park. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., and the race kicks off at 10 a.m. www.htownhungerrun.wixsite.com/hummelstown5k

Plant Sale

May 14: Penn-Cumberland Garden Club hosts its Plant Sale at Frankenberger Tavern, 217 E. Main St., Mechanicsburg, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with proceeds benefitting its community projects. A variety of plants, garden treasures and baked goods will be available. Consultants will be on hand to answer questions. www.penncumberlandgardenclub.org

Volunteer Day
May 14: Enjoy the outdoors and help 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 available. www.explorewildwoodpark.org

Civil War Presentation
May 14: National Civil War Museum, 1 Lincoln Circle, Harrisburg, hosts the next presentation in its “Lessons in History” series, “Forgotten Fighters—Asians and Pacific Islanders and the Civil War,” with Steve T. Phan, 1 to 2 p.m. www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org

Anti-Racism Race
May 14: YWCA Carlisle & Cumberland Count hosts the annual Race Against Racism 5K run/walk at Dickinson Park, Carlisle. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the race starts at 10 a.m. Stick around afterward for a community party with music and food trucks. www.ywcacarlisle.org

Boat Race

May 15: Pride of the Susquehanna riverboat will host the first-ever 5K Float the Boat Race. The fundraising run/walk will be held on City Island and along the streets of historic Harrisburg. Registration begins at 8 a.m., and the race kicks off at 9 a.m. All proceeds from the run benefit riverboat operations. www.hbgriverboat.org

Summer Bulbs

May 15: Join Penn State Extension Master Gardener Kevin Kelly at Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, or virtually, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., to learn how to add summer bulbs to your landscape and containers to create eye-catching vignettes. Cost is $5, and pre-registration is required. www.explorewildwoodpark.org

Business Women’s Forum
May 18: Carlisle Area Chamber and the West Shore Chamber of Commerce will host the Business Women’s Forum at Messiah University, 1 University Ave, Mechanicsburg, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The conference is designed to create opportunities for women to network and build leadership skills. www.wschamber.org

3rd in The Burg
May 20: Explore the best of Harrisburg during 3rd in the Burg, the monthly arts and culture event, where you can visit and enjoy galleries, restaurants and art spaces throughout downtown and Midtown, 6 to 9 p.m. www.thirdintheburg.org

AAPI Festival
May 20-21: Join the Harrisburg Asian American Pacific Islander (HAAPI) group in a celebration of Asian Pacific Heritage Month at events at various Harrisburg locations. For more information, see the story in this issue, visit Instagram @AAPIHBG or contact HAAPI at [email protected].

Plant Fest
May 21: Join Penn State Extension Cumberland County Master Gardeners for Plant Fest at the Cumberland County Service Center, 310 Allen Rd., Carlisle, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shop for native plants, browse a yard sale, and take home some educational resources for your own garden. www.extension.psu.edu

Restoration 5K

May 21: Join Greenlight Operation for its 2nd annual 5K at City Island, Carousel Pavilion, 25 Station Rd., Harrisburg, to help support human trafficking survivors, at 9 a.m. Participants can also register for the fun run. www.greenlightoperation.org

Sunflower Gala
May 21: Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland & Perry Counties (DVSCP) hosts its Sunflower Gala at the West Shore Country Club, 100 Brentwater Rd, Camp Hill, 5 to 10 p.m. Enjoy an evening of cocktails, a formal dinner and dancing in support of DVSCP’s work. www.dvscp.org

Night of Comedy
May 21: Join JFT Recovery and Veterans Support Services and Hero In the Fight for a Night of Comedy. Doors open at 7 p.m. at Fishing Creek Community Assoc., 520 Locust St., New Cumberland. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Food and beverages provided prior to the show. For tickets and information, contact JFT at 717-695-6253.

Organ Concert
May 22: Harrisburg Chapter of the American Guild of Organists (AGO) presents concert organist Michael Hey of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York on the four-manual, 83-rank Skinner-Möller organ at Pine Street Presbyterian Church, 310 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg, 4 p.m. Parking provided by the church in the South Street Parking Garage. www.harrisburgago.org

Tea Luncheon

May 22: Join Fort Hunter Mansion, 5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg, for a luncheon tea, an illustrated talk about PA Capitol muralist Violet Oakley and a tour of the mansion at Fort Hunter, 1 to 3:30 p.m. Enjoy scones, chicken salad, rolls, appetizers, fruit, cake, ice cream parfaits and endless cups of tea. www.forthunter.org

Celebration & Toast

May 22: Historic Harrisburg Association hosts the 2022 Preservation Celebration from 4 to 6 p.m. Set sail on the Pride of the Susquehanna Riverboat to toast Harrisburg’s West Shore and the places and people that make it special. www.historicharrisburg.org

Apollo Awards
May 22: Hershey Theatre, 15 E. Caracas Way, recognizes local students and high schools for outstanding achievement in musical and play productions at the Hershey Theatre Apollo Awards, 7 p.m. Monetary awards given to further students’ education and encourage involvement in the performing arts. www.hersheyentertainment.com

State of Arms
May 26: Dr. Bratton, an associate professor of National Security and Strategy Studies at the U.S. Army War College, will discuss India’s foreign and security policy at West Shore Country Club, 100 Brentwater Rd, Camp Hill, 7:30 p.m. www.fpaharrisburg.org

Garden Fest
May 28: Perry County Master Gardeners hosts a spring celebration at the Perry County Extension office, 8 S. Carlisle St., New Bloomfield, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Visit the demonstration garden and educational booths, talk with master gardeners, and enjoy family activities. A limited number of plants will be available for purchase. www.extension.psu.edu

Iris Show

May 28: The Susquehanna Iris Society’s annual Iris Show returns to the Garden Cottage at Hershey Gardens, 170 Hotel Rd, Hershey, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Irises will be on exhibit for judging and awards. Tall, intermediate and miniature-tall bearded varieties will be featured. www.hersheygardens.org

Discover Songbirds

May 28: Young explorers ages 5 to 10 are invited to Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, for the “Kids Discover” series to learn about local songbirds and characteristics that make them easy to identify. There are two sessions: ages 4-6 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and ages 7-10 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. www.explorewildwoodpark.org

Artsfest
May 28-30: Celebrate the 54th annual Artsfest in Riverfront Park. The free event features juried artists and crafts people in a variety of mediums, live entertainment, Jazzfest, Kidsfest, HBGFest by The HBG Flea, food trucks, a community glass mural project, and more. www.artsfesthbg.com

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Jewish Family Services to celebrate 50 years of kosher meals on wheels program in Harrisburg

April 28, 2022 | by Maddie Gittens

A Jewish Family Services volunteer delivers food to a community member through the kosher meals on wheels program.

Accessing kosher food can be hard enough for local members of the Jewish community, let alone for those who have trouble leaving their homes.

However, for the past 50 years, Jewish Family Services of Greater Harrisburg, Inc. has provided a solution with its Finkelstein-Cohen Kosher Meals on Wheels program.

“It’s such an accomplishment to do something well for 50 years,” said Steven Schauder, executive director of Jewish Family Services (JFS).

To celebrate, the organization will hold a “50 Years of Caring” event on June 9, featuring keynote speaker Michael Solomonov, an award-winning chef.

The Meals on Wheels program remained active, serving members of the community even during the pandemic. Those in need are given foods based on their dietary needs, whether that means providing kosher, low-sodium or gluten-free options, among others. The program is open to all community members, not just those in the Jewish community, Schauder said.

When the operation began 50 years ago, JFS served about four families a month. Since then, they’ve grown to deliver meals to at least 20 families a week and, in total, have served more than 250,000 meals over the years.

“If we weren’t there to provide these meals, there wouldn’t be many options,” Schauder said.

But the service is about more than just the food. It’s also a time for volunteers to check in with residents, talk and spend time with them. The organization also has social workers who visit with community members.

Schauder remembers a specific occasion when JFS delivered food and clothing to a family, after a house fire.

“It meant so much to them,” he said. “That was particularly meaningful.”

JFS also plans to expand the reach of its food pantry to assist more people struggling with food insecurity. Currently, they assist around 100 local families each year.

“We want to get the word out that JFS is here for the community,” Schauder said.

Jewish Family Service’s “50 Years of Caring” event will take place at the Alexander Grass Campus for Jewish Life (formerly Dixon University Center) at 2986 N 2nd St., Harrisburg. For more information and to purchase tickets and sponsorships, visit www.jfsofhbg.org/KMOW50 or call (717) 233-1681.

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