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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

 

Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA!

 

What you’ll find ⤵️

For something new: Roundtop Mountain Resort opens for the season! Worth noting: Lots of jazz this weekend! Holiday Jazz at the Scholar Friday while you browse; Michael Dease & Friends at Rose Lehrman Sunday! Things on my agenda this weekend: my friends made up their own holiday, and this is when we celebrate. Also, jazz and a skating bday party!

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

CASA “Giving Tree” lighting ceremony in Linglestown

This week in Harrisburg we covered everything from milkshake announcements to art to city government happenings. If you missed any of our coverage, you can find it, below.

Bethesda Mission will hold its annual Christmas at Italian Lake Festival on Dec. 14, our online story reported. The event will serve as a fundraiser for the mission and includes live music, food trucks, Santa and more.

Bob’s Art Blog spotlights the perfect local galleries to visit to find one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts for those on your list. Check out his suggestions, here.

December’s Community Corner features special holiday events taking place around Harrisburg. For even more local festivities, check out our Happenings section.

Harrisburg announced its new communications director, after a few months of vacancy, our online story reported. Mischelle Moyer will take the role, bringing two decades of experience in the field, according to the city.

Historic Harrisburg Association is holding its annual Candlelight House Tour on Dec. 8, our magazine story reported. Attendees can view homes in Bellevue Park, Uptown and the Capitol district.

Linglestown Area Civic Association and Dauphin County Court Appointed Special Advocate Program joined together to light the CASA “Giving Tree,” our online story reported. At the same time, CASA also launched its 2024 “Giving Tree” fundraising campaign.

Musical Notes highlights festive live music performances happening this month in the Harrisburg area. Take a look, here.

The PA Dairymen’s Association this week announced its new mint milkshake flavor for the year, our online story reported. The news comes with just a month left until the 2025 PA Farm Show, where plenty of shakes will be served.

Our publisher, in his column, chews on the question: Is news worth paying for? He talks to the owner of a new local news site to get his take on the question.

Sara Bozich’s Weekend Roundup is decked out with local holiday happenings, here.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

 

Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA!

 

What you’ll find ⤵️

For something new: Haute Holiday Skin Rejuvenation Event at Polished; check out a new-to-you holiday light display Worth noting: Holiday Evening Stroll & Tree Lighting in Camp Hill, Historic Harrisburg’s Elegant Progressions and Candlelight House Tour; PA Christmas + Gift Show (Save $4 on tickets with code ‘SARA.’) Things on my agenda this weekend: see you in Camp Hill tonight! Maybe the HBG Flea Saturday, various holiday events Sunday, hopefully the Candlelight House Tour!

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A Look Ahead

  1. Our last 3rd in the Burg in SoMa!! Get tickets now!
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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

Santa will be a very guest at the SoMa Christmas Market on Sunday in downtown Harrisburg.

It’s been a busy week around TheBurg, as the December issue dropped just before Thanksgiving. Pick up a copy of the new magazine and, while you’re at it, review our reporting from the past week, which is listed and linked below.

TheBurg’s publisher welcomes readers to the December magazine with his introductory note, which offers a brief review of 2024 and a look ahead to next year.

Harrisburg introduced its proposed 2025 budget last week, without a property tax increase. According to our online story, the overall budget is about flat with the 2024 spending plan.

Harrisburg City Council gave its nod to a plan for a housing development for homeless veterans last week. The approval came despite a need to move a popular hiking trail, according to our reporting.

Harrisburg School District has approved a proposal to hire its own police force. Our online story details what that will look like and the next steps.

Peschel Press may be small, but its influence is strong, says our features writer. Learn about the local couple who have turned their interests into a specialty publishing house.

Sara Bozich has your long weekend plan, with plenty of events to kick off the heart of the holiday season, according to her weekly column.

Serendipity Stitch should be on your holiday shopping radar, says our magazine feature. Read about the mother/daughter team behind the shop, which recently relocated to Carlisle.

Shop local is the mantra for Small Business Saturday, and who better to advise you than our own Sara Bozich? She shares her local “favorite things” with Burg readers as the shopping season gets serious.

SoMa Christmas Market returns for a second year, with an outdoors holiday celebration on Sunday in downtown Harrisburg. Check out our online story for the details.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA!


What you’ll find ⤵️

For something new: Rubicon/Mangia Qui is hosting Thanksgiving Dinner if you need a spot to dine on Thursday! Also serving Thanksgiving Dinner: Mad Moose, The Hotel Hershey, Luna Italian Restaurant Worth noting: SoMa Christmas Market on Sunday Things on my agenda this weekend: Happy Thanksgiving!! For us, it’s a brief jaunt to the PA Wilds then back for a quiet weekend

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A Look Ahead

  1. Camp Hill’s Holiday Evening Stroll & Tree Lighting is Dec. 5
  2. Historic Harrisburg Association’s Elegant Progressions is Dec. 7
  3. Historic Harrisburg’s Candlelight House Tour is Dec. 8
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SoMa Christmas Market to feature unique gifts, handmade goods, food trucks

A scene from last year’s SoMa Christmas Market

Do you need a little Christmas?

This weekend, the holiday season kicks into high gear in Harrisburg with the return of the SoMa Christmas Market, which will take place Sunday, Dec. 1.

The outdoor event, hosted by Harristown Enterprises, will feature about 30 local and regional vendors, who will set up on S. 3rd street, between Market and Chestnut streets, in downtown Harrisburg. They will offer a variety of products, including unique crafts, handmade goods and artisan creations, according to organizer Sara Bozich.

In addition to shopping, attendees will enjoy the sounds of DJ EMD spinning holiday tunes, a visit from Harrisburg’s beloved street band, No Last Call, and an appearance by Santa, who will be on-site for photo opportunities.

The market will also feature a selection of food and beverages from local food trucks, including:

  • Crema Coffee (offering coffee, tea and baked goods)
  • Madeline’s Sweets & Savories (offering both soup and ice cream)
  • BFG Snacks

Several SoMa Harrisburg businesses, including Found Collab, Tamara’s Boutique and Boneshire Brew Works, also will open their doors to market-goers, Bozich said. Admission is free.

The SoMa Christmas Market takes place Sunday, Dec. 1, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., in downtown Harrisburg’s “south of Market” neighborhood. For a full list of participating vendors, visit www.sarabozich.com/events.  

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

Thrive Housing Services cut the ribbon on its new housing for young adults.

Harrisburg has seen its first snow this winter. Does that make it officially the holiday season? Might as well put on some Christmas music and cozy up with some great reading material, below.

32nd Street Mercantile held a grand reopening as it recently changed ownership, our online story reported. The store is comprised of 43 makers, each with their own niche.

Angela Lapioli, a local artist, won an award through the 2024 “Art of the State” competition. In our magazine story, read about the inspiration behind her craft.

The Capital Area Greenbelt Association, at a City Council meeting, shared its proposal for re-routing a portion of the Greenbelt in south Harrisburg, our online story reported. The association plans to move the trail, as Tunnel to Towers has proposed building housing for veterans in the area.

Cooking for holiday meals can be a great learning opportunity for kids and bonding time for families. In our magazine story, read some tips for how to include children in the process.

Harrisburg School District officials shared a proposal to employ school police officers, our reporting found. According to officials, student incidents and expulsions have been steadily rising.

High Dive will open on N. 3rd Street in Harrisburg as a dive/cocktail bar hybrid, our online story reported. Owner Josh Kesler, who also owns Millworks in Harrisburg, was inspired to revitalize a historic property in the neighborhood.

Holiday festivities are in full swing in the Harrisburg area, and there are plenty of ways to enjoy them as a family. Check out our columnist’s guide for families looking to get outdoors, volunteer and have fun.

Mojito Beach Boutique offers unique clothing with something for everyone. In our magazine story, read about how the Mechanicsburg business caters to customers.

Pennsylvania Girls Rugby makes the sport accessible to young women at an earlier age, our magazine story reported. Not only does the league help improve a girl’s athletic skills, but it also builds leadership skills.

Sara Bozich’s Weekend Roundup is the perfect guide for planning your weekend, here.

Thrive Housing Services cut the ribbon on its new apartment building for homeless young adults in Harrisburg, our online story reported. The building offers 16 apartments for 18- to 24-year-olds that have aged out of the foster care system.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

 

Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA!


What you’ll find ⤵️

For something new: Karma’s Grand Opening on Saturday; Holiday Pop-Up Bar opens tonight in York for the season Worth noting: More Holiday Markets, including Camp Hill’s Candy Cane Walk on Sunday; Harrisburg Holiday Parade on Saturday Things on my agenda this weekend: C&J’s 20th Anniversary Celebration, Candy Cane Walk

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A Look Ahead

  1. Add the SoMa Christmas Market on Dec. 1 to your calendar
  2. Historic Harrisburg Association’s Elegant Progressions is Dec. 8
  3. Do you have your wine advent calendar yet?
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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

Owner Vanessa Somerset-Potter of Sevansa shared that she will soon open her first storefront in Harrisburg.

It seems like real fall weather has finally rolled into Harrisburg. Bundle up and cozy up with a copy of the magazine. Our November issue has lots of ways to enjoy the season.  In the meantime, check out all of our news stories from this week, below.

Affordable housing projects in Harrisburg are finishing up construction and cutting ribbons, our magazine story reported. Local developers find passion in providing a sorely needed resource for residents.

Bob’s Art Blog offers a survey of current exhibits, including three in Harrisburg and one in Lancaster. Find out what he had to say, here.

City Council has approved several affordable and market-rate housing development projects in Harrisburg. Find out which projects got the green light, here.

Gamut Theatre’s “The Pirates of Penzance” opened their 32nd season this month, our magazine story reported. Director Benjamin Krumreig took a classic play and brought his own modern vision to it.

Home sales and prices in the Harrisburg area generally rose last month, our online story reported. For the three-county region, 546 previously owned houses sold in October versus 514 in the year-ago period, as the median sales price rose to $275,000 from $267,000.

Off the Streets-Middletown chapter has helped the unhoused in Dauphin County since March 2023, our magazine story reported. The organization supports people with money for a rental security deposit, as well as with furniture.

Sara Bozich has found all of this weekend’s top happenings in the Harrisburg area. Find them, here.

Sevansa, which specializes in handmade and all-natural soap, plans to open a downtown storefront in December, our online story reported. The Harrisburg-based business will offer its body care products as well as other sustainable gifts.

Theatre Harrisburg’s “Into the Woods,” brings audiences a musical fairytale with plenty of twists and turns. Our review shares her thoughts on the show, which runs through Nov. 24, here.

A trial date was set for the case against suspended Harrisburg judge Sonya McKnight, who is accused of shooting her ex-boyfriend, our online story reported. McKnight is slated to face a jury in April.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA!


What you’ll find ⤵️

For something new: Franklin Street Social Grand Opening – York County’s first food hall opens on Sunday Worth noting: 3rd in the Burg Friday! Christmas Candy Lane opens at Hersheypark. And it’s gala season, baby! Things on my agenda this weekend: Come see me for the next to last EVER SoMa Pop-Up on Friday! HOLLA Spirits and Chef Tony’s are in the house! Also, a tour of the State Hospital (who wants to rewatch Girl, Interrupted with me?)

For your weekend planning

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A Look Ahead

  1. Add the SoMa Christmas Market on Dec. 1 to your calendar
  2. Next Sunday is Camp Hill’s Candy Cane Walk
  3. Do you have your wine advent calendar yet?
  4. Are you on my email list?
  5. Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

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