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58 | theburgnews.com | 12.19 community coRneR Christmas Concert Dec. 1, 6: harrisburg gay men's chorus presents "confessions of an elf(ie)" holiday concerts at christ church united church of christ, 247 s. market st., elizabethtown, 1 to 2:30 p.m. and First reformed united church of christ, 40 e. orange st., Lancaster, 7 to 8:30 p.m. www.harrisburggaymenschorus.org Fascinator Workshop Dec. 1: registration begins for a "fascinator workshop," the creative hats often seen at the Kentucky Derby. christine turner, director of the historical society of Dauphin county, and D. mcgee Design studio will teach the April workshop. Fascinator history, materials and techniques will be taught. reserve a spot by calling the society at 717-223-3462. Festival of trees Dec. 1-22: View christmas trees decorated with handmade ornaments and trimmed by local garden clubs at Fort hunter tavern house, 5300 n. Front st., harrisburg, saturdays and sundays, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. trees are available for raffle, and a selection of ornaments are for sale. www.forthunter.org Winter Fun Dec. 1-31: whitaker wonderland offers indoor winter fun for the family at whitaker center, 222 market st., harrisburg. take laps around the sock-skating rink, dive in the snowball pit and build a giant snowman. Activities are included with harsco science center admission. www.whitakercenter.org garden benefit Dec. 2: Penn-cumberland garden club (Pcgc) hosts the 50th Pcgc scholarship and community Projects benefit at radisson hotel harrisburg, 1150 camp hill bypass, camp hill. explore a holiday market, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., with more than 25 vendors, greens and garden items, baked goods, gifts and a raffle. bepisano@aol.com train display Dec. 3-28: elizabethtown Public Library, 10 s. market st., hosts its annual train display with 20 trains and interactive buttons for kids of all ages to press, tuesdays, thursdays and saturdays. www.etownpubliclibrary.org holiday gala Dec. 6: harrisburg Young Professionals hosts a holiday gala at Federal taphouse, 234 n. 2nd st., harrisburg, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. tickets are $10; members free. enjoy hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar and entertainment. www.hyp.org elegant Progressions Dec. 6-7: historic harrisburg Association and Kidney Foundation of central PA host the 28th annual "elegant Progressions" black-tie progressive dinner. enjoy chauffeured service to various harrisburg mansions for hors d'oeuvres and aperitifs, a formal dinner and dessert. www.elegantprogressions.org Craft reunion Dec. 6-8: A cherished holiday tradition is back, as the 22nd annual craft reunion returns to Fort hunter centennial barn, 5300 n. Front st., harrisburg. see and purchase affordable, fine arts and crafts from local makers. www.craftreunion.com. Polar bear express Dec. 6-14: ride trolleys and enjoy decorations and lights along the track at rockhill trolley museum, 430 meadow st., rockhill Furnace, 6:30 to 9 p.m. enjoy a campfire and sing carols. Fares are $6 for kids and $8 for adults. www.rockhilltrolley.org hbg Flea Dec. 7: shop the hbg Flea for local art, vintage treasures and curated curios, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at strawberry square, 320 market st., harrisburg. www.hbgflea.com holiday open house Dec. 7: Join the shops of w. Pomfret street for a holiday open house with a wine tasting at castlerigg wine shop, hot chocolate bar at boutique on Pomfret, light refreshments at Pat craig studios and K. olson ceramics and select shops extending regular business hours. www.thepomfretgroup.com holiday homes Dec. 7: strasburg heritage society presents strasburg holiday home tour, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. tickets are $20 in advance and $25 on day of event. tour festively decorated homes and churches, with unique historic and modern décor. call 717-687-3534 or email strasburgholidaytour@gmail.com santa's trolley Dec. 7: head to the rockville trolley museum, 430 meadow st., rockhill Furnace, to ride aboard an historic trolley car to the backlog narrows, where each child will be visited by santa and receive a small gift, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. train ride fare is $8. www.rockhilltrolley.org market of Curiosities Dec. 7: miss ruth's time bomb hosts the 6th annual market of curiosities at carlisle expo center, 100 K st., 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. this circus of imaginative holiday gifts features more than 80 independent artists, vintage dealers and DIY creators, along with micro-brews, food and live music. www.marketofcuriosities.com open house Dec. 7: wildheart ministries, 333 s. 13 st., harrisburg, will host an open house and self-guided tours, 1 to 4 p.m., for visitors to explore the organization's headquarters and learn about the its work to revitalize Allison hill. www.wildheartministries.com Pajama Party Dec. 7: take the family to AAcA museum, 161 museum Dr., hershey, for the "Polar express" Pajama Party, 6 to 9 p.m., for a screening of the holiday classic. tour the museum to see holiday displays and enjoy kid-friendly foods. Pajamas, pillows, blankets and stuffed animals encouraged. www.aacamuseum.org Fort Couture Dec. 7-22: View christmas tree dresses created by Fort hunter friends and neighbors on saturdays and sundays, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., at Fort hunter mansion & Park, 5300 n. Front st., harrisburg. enjoy imaginative displays with unique dress forms adorned in christmas decorations. www.forthunter.org Candlelight house tour Dec. 8: historic harrisburg hosts the 46th annual candlelight house tour, 1 to 6 p.m., highlighting homes and businesses in harrisburg's capitol and riverfront neighborhoods. tickets are $20 in advance through Dec. 7 or $25 at the door. www.historicharrisburg.com holiday market Dec. 8: shop for locally made artisan items like pottery, wood crafts, jewelry, candy, baked goods and pet treats, as part of historic harrisburg Association's candlelight tour, 1 to 6 p.m. non-candlelight tour guests can tour the mansion and holiday market for a $5 donation. www.dauphincountyhistory.org Play Auditions Dec. 9: Jewish Federation of greater harrisburg Drama Department hosts open auditions for "mary Poppins Jr.," 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 3301 n. Front st., harrisburg, for 2nd to 10th grade students. Production will be presented in April. www.jewishharrisburg.org holly luncheon Dec. 10: enjoy a "holly Luncheon" and music by the trust trio at Foundation hall of new cumberland Public Library, 1 benjamin Plaza, 10:30 a.m. browse christmas gift books, videos, cDs, a homemade cookie sale and a basket raffle. Proceeds benefit the library. www.newcumberlandlibrary.org deck the halls Dec. 12: Dauphin county historical society will host its annual gala at the harris-cameron mansion, 219 s. Front st., harrisburg, 6 to 9 p.m. enjoy food, desserts, craft wines and beers, music, holiday décor and a silent auction. www.dauphincountyhistory.org holiday Celebration Dec. 12: Kids ages 3 and older and caregivers are invited to new cumberland Library, 1 benjamin Plaza, for Kit's Interactive theater's family-friendly mrs. claus holiday show, with audience members part of the story, 6:30 p.m. www.newcumberlandlibrary.org Candlelight Concerts Dec. 13-15: susquehanna chorale presents its annual evening candlelight christmas concert series. tickets are $22 in advance, $27 at the door and $5 for students. www.susquehannachorale.org Cookie sale Dec. 14: A variety of home-baked holiday cookies will be for sale at Paxton Presbyterian church, 3500 sharon st., harrisburg, at its holiday cookie sale, 9 to 11 a.m. or until sold out. cookies are $11 per pound. www.paxtonchurch.org Christkindlmarkt Dec. 14: enjoy the Lower Paxton christkindlmarkt traditional german christmas market and outdoor street festival with more than 40 craft vendors, german and festival food, a living nativity, live music and dance, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.facebook.com/LPchristkindlmarkt bell ring Dec. 14: central PA handbell Festival presents the "Jingle bell ring" massed ringing event at marriott at Penn square and Lancaster county convention center, 25 s. Queen st., Lancaster, 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. and 1 to 1:30 p.m. Interested ringers can email centralpahandbellfestival@gmail.com. santa's Workshop Dec. 14: take the kids to Foundation house at new cumberland Public Library, 1 benjamin Plaza, to experience the magic of christmas, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. children can shop for their family members and should bring a list and spending money. Proceeds benefit the library. www.newcumberlandlibrary.org Christmas Fest Dec. 14, 15: bethesda mission hosts "A tremendous christmas" festival at Italian Lake, 3rd and Division streets, harrisburg, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. enjoy photos with santa, horse- drawn carriage rides, ice skating, local choirs, a petting zoo, food vendors and a holiday market. A tree lighting ceremony is on Dec. 14 at 5 p.m. www.bethesdamission.org Winter discovery Dec. 14-31: Visit the olewine nature center at wildwood Park, 100 wildwood way, harrisburg, where special exhibits will highlight some of wildwood's animals in winter, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. closed on Dec. 25 and mondays. www.wildwoodlake.org Curiosity kids Dec. 19: Visitors ages 3 to 6 and families can enjoy "curiosity Kids—old Fashioned christmas!" at the state museum, 300 north st., harrisburg, 11:30 a.m. Learn how children celebrated christmas in Pennsylvania's early history and make a christmas craft. www.statemuseumpa.org the Arctic Dec. 19: Foreign Policy Association of harrisburg will host heather conley of the center for strategic and International studies in washington, D.c., in a free talk on climate change and its effect on the Arctic and international relations at west shore country club, camp hill, 7:30 p.m. Dinner precedes the talk. www.fpaharrisburg.org 3rd in the burg Dec. 20: 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, 6 to 9 p.m. www.thirdintheburg.org denim & diamonds Dec. 28: harrisburg Alumnae chapter of Delta sigma theta sorority, Inc. and Delta research and educational Foundation (DreF) host the fifth annual Denim and Diamonds gala at the sheraton harrisburg hershey hotel, 4650 Lindle rd., harrisburg, 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. tickets include dinner, dancing, silent auction and more. www.dstharrisburg.org noon year's eve Dec. 30: state museum, 300 north st., celebrates the new Year with its annual "noon Year's eve" for young children and families, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Included with museum admission, the celebration features dancing, crafts, snacks, seasonal planetarium show and the museum's firefly and balloon drop. www.statemuseumofpa.org harrisburg new year Dec. 31: harrisburg will ring in the new year with fireworks and a celebration at mLK city government center, 10 n. 2nd st., and in downtown harrisburg, 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. watch the strawberry drop at midnight outside the hilton harrisburg. www.harrisburgpa.gov kids' new year Dec. 31: children can count down to noon with a balloon drop at the Popcorn hat Players' 27th annual new Year's eve party and performance of "beauty and the beast," 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at whitaker center, 222 market st., harrisburg. reservations recommended. www.gamuttheatre.org Countdown Dec. 31: Families are invited to celebrate new Year's eve at the hershey story, 63 w. chocolate Ave., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kids can play with hershey product characters and "bubble- wrap stomps," 11 a.m., 1.p.m. and 3 p.m. www.hersheystory.org hAPPenIngs

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