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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: A Spooky Soirée on Railroad Ave (Mechanicsburg, Saturday); Youveau Aesthetics Autumn Event (Thursday)

Worth noting: Next weekend is the Walk to End Alzheimers. I’m walking in honor of my dad. If you’re so inclined, you can access my fundraiser here

Things on my agenda this weekend: youth baseball and bday celebrations

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A Look Ahead

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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: Midtown Cinema Grand Reopening! The inaugural Seymour’s AFTER DARK at Seymour’s Plant Boutique & Apothecary Worth noting: 3rd in the Burg (we have an extra good one in SoMa!!); Harvest Hop is Saturday in Camp Hill! Things on my agenda this weekend: Jimi’s getting married!!!

For your weekend planning

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A Look Ahead

  1. You can now sponsor the Weekend Roundup! Ask me how! 
  2. Are you on my email list?
  3. Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

People cleaned up damage after a car crashed into the Treasure Trove Toy Store.

This week’s news included important election information, development projects and community events. Catch all of our coverage, below.

A car crashed into The Treasure Trove Toy Store downtown over the weekend, killing one pedestrian and significantly damaging the store, our online story reported. The shop’s owners have already reopened and are working to rebuild.

The Dauphin County Library System’s newsletter provides valuable information on its many fall programs, our online story reported. The library offers a diverse list of educational activities for youth and adults.

Dauphin County is preparing for the upcoming general election, our online story reported. Officials shared voting information at a press conference this week.

The Harrisburg Planning Commission voted to approve a project by Tunnel to Towers Foundation to build housing for homeless veterans and first responders, our online story reported. The commission included a condition requiring the organization to work with the Capital Area Greenbelt Association to relocate the trail.

Home sales and prices rose in the Harrisburg area in September. In our story, find out specific stats for Dauphin, Cumberland and Perry counties.

Horn Farm Center in York County gives the community a place to grow, learn and connect with other agricultural enthusiasts. In our magazine story, find out more about the farm and its history.

National Women’s Small Business Month is recognized in October, and our magazine story highlights several local businesswomen. These entrepreneurs use their expertise to grow their businesses, while helping the community.

The Oyster Mill Playhouse in Camp Hill has faced challenges, but has always bounced back, our magazine story reported. The theater, which puts on six shows each year, runs with the support of dedicated volunteers and the community.

Pittsburgh makes the perfect fall destination for a weekend trip from Harrisburg. In our magazine story, find out the best places to visit for art, culture and food.

Sara Bozich encourages you to check out events happening in Harrisburg this weekend, 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: Check out some great live jazz on Sunday at the Rose Lehrman Center Worth noting: Harrisburg Book Festival is underway at Midtown Scholar Bookstore Things on my agenda this weekend: Solo date Friday, plant care, youth baseball, jazz!

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A Look Ahead

  1. Join me on Tuesday for Walk to End Alzheimer’s 2024 Harrisburg Walk Kickoff Celebrity Bartending Night! at Grateful Goat
  2. October’s 3rd in the Burg features a Spooky SoMa Pop-Up!
  3. Harvest Hop in downtown Camp Hill | Oct. 18
  4. You can now sponsor the Weekend Roundup! Ask me how! 
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  6. Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

Harrisburg School District officials, students and community members cut the ribbon on Steele Elementary School.

What do we think? Will the sun make an appearance this weekend? Despite the gray, dreary days, we’ve been here to cover the news and have rounded up all of our stories for you, below. Fingers crossed there’s no more rain.

Adventures for families abound in fall, with opportunities to enjoy literature, nature and tasty treats. Find our columnist’s local suggestions, here.

Dwennimmen African Dance Community celebrates dance and culture, our magazine story reported. Lark Daniel, founder of the Harrisburg-based group, is passionate about using the art form to keep African history and culture alive, while building community.

Halloween is right around the corner and Harrisburg has shared the date of its trick-or-treat night, our online story reported. The city has several other spooky events taking place, including movie nights and a costume contest.

The Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC announced its 2024 Catalyst Award winners this week, our online story reported. Find out who was honored, here.

Harrisburg School District officials and students cut the ribbon on the renovated and reopened Steele Elementary School, our online story reported. The school was previously shuttered since 2011, but recently revitalized using federal COVID relief funds.

Mount Everest Nepali and Indian Cuisine plans to open in November in Strawberry Square in Harrisburg, our online story reported. This will be the owners’ second restaurant location.

Musical Notes lists the hot-ticket shows headed to Harrisburg this month. Our columnist has recommendations for indie, heavy metal and rock fans.

N. 2nd Street in Harrisburg marks two years since its transition from an urban highway to a neighborhood street. In his column, our publisher argues that the city needs to continue making its roads safer for residents.

October’s Community Corner features special Halloween and autumn events taking place in the Harrisburg area. In our Happenings section, find a complete list of fall festivities.

Open Stage is performing “Ride the Cyclone,” a dark comedy, this fall, our magazine story reported. The show dates back to 2008, but has recently been trending with younger audiences on social media.

Sara Bozich has your weekend plans all scheduled. Find entertainment, dining and wellness events, 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: York Symphony Orchestra presents Star Wars and The Planets sounds really cool Worth noting: Pigtoberfest 2024 at Boneshire Brew Works; Tröegs YMCA Hop Dash 5K Things on my agenda this weekend: Youth baseball, DYK it’s now archery season?

For your weekend planning

  • Berry BashThe ultimate adult prom/Halloween fantasy turned reality! 
  • See what else you missed on the blog

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A Look Ahead

  1. October’s 3rd in the Burg features a Spooky SoMa Pop-Up!
  2. Harvest Hop in downtown Camp Hill | Oct. 18
  3. Celebrate 50 Years of Stephen King at Harrisburg Book Festival!
  4. You can now sponsor the Weekend Roundup! Ask me how! 
  5. Are you on my email list?
  6. Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

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The Week that Was: News and Features around Harrisburg

Midwest Food Bank PA and local officials kicked off a new wellness program at the state Capitol.

You know it’s officially fall when our October issue of the magazine drops! Inside, we have tons of fun autumn activities and stories, so grab a copy and get to reading. First, get up to speed on this week’s news, below.

Anna Rose Bakery & Coffee Shop in downtown Harrisburg is under new ownership, our online story reported. Former employee and baker Riley Madar has taken the reins and plans updates.

Arts on the Square, hosted by Market Square Presbyterian Church, features international, national and local musical performers and visual artists throughout the year. In our magazine story, find out what’s to come for the season.

Bethesda Mission announced that its executive director, Scott Dunwoody, would retire at the end of January, our online story reported. Dunwoody served with Bethesda for 18 years, including eight years as director.

Harrisburg School District receiver Dr. Lori Suski approved the purchase of locked cell phone cases for high school students, at a board meeting, our online story reported. District officials shared that the phone ban has been implemented to help remove distractions from learning.

Harrisburg was awarded a $2 million federal grant for planting and maintaining city trees, our online story reported. The city will also use funds to offer environmental education to youth and adult residents.

Health equity is an important part of Capital Blue Cross’s work, which has included providing resources and services to lower-income patients. Read more in this sponsored post.

Market Square Concerts is kicking off its 2024-25 season with new experiences for audiences, our online story reported. The next show on the schedule will feature Philadelphia-based Tempesta di Mare on Nov. 9 at St. Michael Lutheran Church.

Midwest Food Bank PA kicked off its Giving Wellness initiative at a press conference in the state Capitol, our online story reported. The program offers businesses and community groups fitness and health resources in exchange for support for the organization.

Our publisher introduces the October issue of the magazine, here, and reflects on the many tourists that visit our area, especially in the fall.

Sara Bozich has fall happenings galore to fill your weekend with, 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: Fall Bubbles Brunch at Home 231 on Saturday Worth noting: Tonight is the last SoMa Block Party of 2024! Woofstock on Sunday Things on my agenda this weekend: SoMa Block Party, NR + MMJ, PSU Football

For your weekend planning

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A Look Ahead

  1. Tickets are on sale now for the inaugural Berry Bash on Oct. 26!
  2. Harvest Hop in downtown Camp Hill | Oct. 18
  3. Celebrate 50 Years of Stephen King at Harrisburg Book Festival!
  4. You can now sponsor the Weekend Roundup! Ask me how! 
  5. Are you on my email list?
  6. Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

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The Week that Was: News and events around Harrisburg

The new Catherine Hershey School for Early Learning debuted this week in Harrisburg.

Autumn may be arriving soon, but the cool weather sure didn’t show up this past week. The local news, though, arrived right on time, as it does every week. If you missed any of our coverage, we have it all listed and linked below.

Berry Bash is a new fundraiser for one of Harrisburg’s favorite nonprofits: Harrisburg River Rescue and Emergency Services. The late October event will feature food, drink and fun, all for a great cause, according to our online story.

Berry Mountain Color Farm may be one of the most interesting small businesses we’ve covered this year. In our magazine feature, find out how the natural fiber business came to be and the creative force behind it.

Bob’s Art Blog ponders the coming season of cooler weather, changing leaves and new exhibits in the Harrisburg area. Hint: there’s plenty going on, says our fine arts writer.

Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning held their official ribbon-cutting at their new facility on N. 6th Street in Harrisburg. Our online article offers the story behind the new school and how it serves the community.

Harrisburg is sending $1 million to two city shelters so they can expand services for the unhoused. Our online story tells readers where the money originates from and where it’s going.

Harrisburg Arts District is a new way to experience all-things creative in the capital city. Our magazine feature describes how to make the most of the local art scene.

LGBT Center of Central PA announced their first full season of events in their new home on Front Street in Harrisburg. Our online story tells you about their exhibits, programming and even a big fall gala.

New Cumberland Music + Film Festival takes place all weekend long, the second annual version of this three-day festival. In our magazine feature, find out who’s playing, who’s performing and who’s exhibiting.

Sara Bozich has an extra-long list of things to do around Harrisburg this weekend. In her weekend column, you can see what’s cooking around town.

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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: New Cumberland Music + Film Festival! Wawa opens tomorrow. Worth noting: It’s Harrisburg Restaurant Week! Friday is 3rd in the Burg. HU Presents Pete Yorn on Saturday at XL Live. Oktoberfests abound. Things on my agenda this weekend: Go Your Own Way at Open Stage, 3rd in the Burg, youth baseball, Pete Yorn

For your weekend planning

Below are more options for your weekend.

A Look Ahead

  1. Tickets are on sale now for the inaugural Berry Bash on Oct. 26!
  2. The last SoMa Block Party of the season is Sept. 26
  3. You can now sponsor the Weekend Roundup! Ask me how! 
  4. Are you on my email list?
  5. Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

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Friday

Saturday

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