TheBurg News - Greater Harrisburg's Community Magazine
Issue link: http://www.ifoldsflip.com/i/548742
54 | The Burg | 08.15 CoMMUniTy Corner Learn about Lincoln Aug. 2: Join Fredricksen Library to learn about President Abraham Lincoln and the pivotal events of 1864. Presenter James hayney plays Lincoln, detailing his life during that year. The event begins at 1:30 p.m. For more information, visit cumberlandcountylibraries.org. Photo Boot camp Aug. 3-7: Learn to use a DSLr camera in this hands- on, four-day nature and wildlife photography workshop at Wildwood Park. Meet at the Nature Center at 9 a.m. each day. More information is at wildwoodlake.org. national night out Aug. 4: Neighbors meet neighbors during National Night out, celebrated after work throughout greater harrisburg. To learn more, check with your neighborhood group. Friends of Midtown (www. friendsofmidtown.org) will host its event at the Broad Street Market, 6 to 9 p.m. with food, music and family activities. superhero Murder Mystery Aug. 4: Break out the tights and your magnifying glass for Fredricksen Library's Annual Superhero Assembly. The 5 p.m. event, for teens 12 to 18, includes appetizers, dinner, dessert, games and the fun of a murder mystery. Tickets are $3. For more, visit cumberlandcountylibraries.org. River Yoga Aug. 5-6: Join Friends of Midtown at the corner of Front and Calder streets for free kids river yoga. The Aug. 5 event begins at 11:30 a.m. and is for children ages five and younger. The Aug. 6 event starts at 6:30 p.m. and is for kids six and over. visit friendsofmidtown.org. cultural Fest Aug. 7: Celebrate diversity at the annual, free Dauphin County Cultural Fest in downtown harrisburg. The 4:30 to 10 p.m. event at Market and 2nd streets will feature food, crafts, music and more. visit dauphincounty.org. Midtown Movie nights Aug. 7 and 28: enjoy a movie in the open air during Midtown Movie Nights, sponsored by Friends of Midtown. The Aug. 7 show ("The Princess Bride") and the Aug. 28 show ("Ferris Bueller's Day off") begin at dusk in the parking lot of Midtown Cinema, 250 reily St., harrisburg. Information is at friendsofmidtown.org. chocolate tour Aug. 8: Support cancer research at Penn State hershey by walking, running or cycling during the 4th Annual Chocolate Tour. events include 5k walks, 10k runs and up to a 100-mile bike ride. Samples of local chocolates and other foods will be available. visit www.pennstatehershey.org. India day Festival Aug. 8: The annual, free event features a variety of cultural performances, food, clothing and jewelry vendors. The festival takes place at hACC's harrisburg campus, 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, visit aiacpa.org/indiaday. Volunteer Work day Aug. 8: help beautify Wildwood Park by volunteering for a few hours. Meet at the Nature Center starting at 10 a.m. Snacks, tools and work gloves provided. For more information, visit wildwoodlake.org. summer soirees Aug. 8, 15, 27: Show your appreciation for the arts at these summer soirees held in support of the Art Association of harrisburg. This month, the soirees take place in Lewisberry, enola and New Cumberland, featuring food, music and art. Cost is $40 in advance, $45 at the door. For more information and tickets, visit artassocofhbg.com. chamber Mixer Aug. 11: Join the Central Pennsylvania gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce for its monthly business networking mixer at the LgBT Center of Central PA, 1306 N. 3rd Street, harrisburg, 6 to 8 p.m. More information is at cpglcc.org. healthy spine Aug. 11, 18: Join Pinnaclehealth Spine Institute for a free, one-hour spine care class. The Aug. 11 event starts at 10 a.m. at giant Food Store Community Center, 3301 Trindle rd., Camp hill. The Aug. 18 event starts at 6 p.m. at Community general osteopathic hospital, 4300 Londonderry rd., harrisburg. visit pinnaclehealth.org. Keystone cluster dog show Aug. 12: Scamper over to the PA Farm Show Complex to see show dogs compete and participate in events, including an all-breed show and junior showmanship classes for children and their dogs. Admission is $6 and free for children 12 and under. visit hkc.org for more information. stress Relief Walk Aug. 12: release the stress of the workday with a Stress relief Walk, a three-mile stroll around Wildwood Park. Meet at the Nature Center at 6 p.m. Bring water and sturdy shoes. Information is at wildwoodlake.org. tobacco cessation Aug. 12: Take a step to a healthier lifestyle with the help of a certified tobacco treatment specialist. This event starts at 6 p.m. at giant Food Store Community Center, 3301 Trindle rd., Camp hill. For more, call 717-231-8900 or visit pinnaclehealth.org. Bookstock Read-In Aug. 13: Celebrate the anniversary of Woodstock at the Fredricksen Library with this read-in. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and a book. The free event takes place 5 to 8 p.m. visit fredricksenlibrary.org. Business After hours Aug. 13: Mix and mingle with business professionals at this free networking event sponsored by the harrisburg regional Chamber and CreDC. This month, the 5 to 7 p.m. event takes place at Penn National Insurance, 2 N. 2nd St., harrisburg. visit harrisburgregionalchamber.org. Amazing Birds Aug. 14, 28: experience an up-close encounter with the birds of Pennsylvania during the State Museum's "Amazing Birds" presentation. The event runs 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; presentation is at 1 p.m. For more information, visit statemuseumpa.org. Urban Roots Festival Aug. 15: enjoy music from local r&B and hip-hop artists during the urban roots Festival at the Broad Street Market in harrisburg, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, visit broadstreetmarket.org. Bacon & Beer Aug. 16: enjoy bacon-themed dishes and local home brews while raising money for a great cause at the second annual Bacon & Brew ha ha at Appalachian Brewing Co., 50 N. Cameron St., harrisburg. The event begins at noon and costs $25 a head ($10 non-alcoholic). More information is at the Facebook page: Bacon and Brew ha ha. Preschool storytime Aug. 20: Join the pre-school program at the State Museum for a 10 a.m. storytime. Walter Meshaka will read "What the Sun Sees, What the Moon Sees." For more, visit statemuseumpa.org. 3rd in the Burg Aug. 21: enjoy the best of harrisburg during 3rd in The Burg, the monthly arts and culture event at galleries, restaurants and art spaces throughout downtown and Midtown. Check out all the action at thirdintheburg.org. natural history in Books Aug. 21: Join Dr. Irene Snavely and ellen Shenk as they dive into the history of Pennsylvania's natural history through rare and historic books and documents. The State Museum event is free with admission, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; presentation at 12:15 p.m. visit statemuseumpa.org. supercars on state street Aug. 22: The annual showcase of exotic and supercars benefits Making Strides Against Breast Cancer and the American Cancer Society. registration takes place 8 to 11 a.m. at Faulkner Maserati in Mechanicsburg, and the event runs noon to 5 p.m. in downtown harrisburg. visit supercarsonstatestreet.com. Blooming Art exhibit Aug. 22-23: view and purchase artwork courtesy of hershey Area Art Association. The display and sale takes place 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the hershey gardens educational Center. For more information, visit hersheygardens.org. Local Lunch Aug. 23: Dine with Friends of Midtown during their Local Lunch, which this month will be held at The kitchen, 1110 N. 3rd St. The meal and get-together runs noon to 2 p.m. visit friendsofmidtown.org. harrisburg Mudmash Aug. 23: Join the east Shore yMCA for the first mud run in central PA. The course includes a host of crossings, climbs and obstacles through a 160- acre property adjacent to the harrisburg Picnic Postal grounds. registration closes Aug. 18. For more, visit ymcarun.com. transportation Briefing Aug. 25: Join harrisburg regional Chamber & CreDC for the 2015 Transportation Briefing with PennDoT Deputy Secretary Toby Fauver. event starts at 7:30 a.m. at the radisson hotel, 1150 Camp hill Bypass. Member rate $35; general admission $60. visit harrisburgregionalchamber.org. 35th Annual central PA Jazz Festival Aug. 26-30: Support local music and Central PA Friends of Jazz at this year's JazzFest. The weekend includes a cruise, jazz party, picnic and jam session. More information is at friendsofjazz.org. Road Runners Race Aug. 29: harrisburg Area road runners Club will host a 5k at 8 a.m. and a 10k at 9:10 a.m., starting at City Island. registration is $25 for 5k and $30 for 10k. Prizes awarded to the top three female and male runners. visit usroadrunning.com. Kipona & the Riverfront Aug. 30: Join the Dauphin County historical Society to all learn about harrisburg's late summer celebration, including a presentation by author erik v. Fasick and a tour of hSDC's exhibit of historic images. The event starts at 2:30 p.m. at the harris-Cameron Mansion, harrisburg. visit hsdchappenings.blogspot.com.