4th Tuesday of each Month Aseracare Hospice will host a Parental Loss Support Group on the 4th Tuesday of the month at AseraCare Hospice, 75 S. Haucks Road, Suite 101, Harrisburg. This is open to anyone who has lost a parent in the last year. AseraCare Hospice offers support groups aimed at helping individuals who have experienced the death of a loved one. They recognize there is strength in numbers and for a person who is grieving, a support group offers hope and encouragement. Call Andrea at 541-4466 for more info.
February 1 thru February 29
The Friends of Wildwood will hold a used nature book sale during the month of February from 10:00am until 4:00pm at Wildwood Park. Browse through field guides, books on nature and the outdoors and children’s books. Gently used books, videos and DVD’s about nature, as well as all types of children’s books may be dropped off at Olewine Nature Center during the months of December and January. Proceeds from the sale help support programming at Wildwood Park. Pre-registration is not required.
Marysville-Rye Library Book Swap
Do you have books that you would like to swap with books in our book sale? Well, now is your chance. Bring us your books you would like to swap out. For more info call 957-2851
Book Swap Days
Saturday, February 18- 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Saturday, March 17- 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
The Community Education Services of the Tuscarora Intermediate Unit is committed to helping Mifflin and Juniata County residents find the resources and the assistance they need to become active and competitive members of the community and workforce. They offer a Workplace Foundation Skills class for those looking to improve their education and employment opportunities. Workplace Foundation Skills is a class that provides students with a variety of educational opportunities including Adult Basic Education, basic skills brush-up, and preparation for the GED® test and WorkKeys™ certification. Classes are a combination of traditional classroom instruction and independent computer-based learning in our up-dated computer lab. The student and instructors work together to develop an educational plan that is tailored to fit the needs of the individual, based on goals and assessment results. Call 717-248-4942 to reserve your seat!
Wednesday,February 8 – Saturday, March 3 Popcorn Hat Players Presents Hansel and Gretel at the Gamut Classic Theatre, 3rd Floor, Strawberry Square, Harrisburg from Wednesday,February 8 – Saturday, March 3. Show Times: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. , Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. The production of this classic fairy tale has a “twist” and is set in the 1950s, so there’s classic dancing, exciting production numbers and of course, the Hand Jive! Tickets: $8.00 each - adult or child $6.00 each - groups of 20-49 $5.00 each - groups of 50 and up.You can learn more about this unique company at www.gamutplays.org.
Bingo every Wednesday Bingo every Wednesday at 6:30pm at the Liverpool Legion. Food is sold and served by the Legion and Bingo is run by the Liverpool Recreation Association benefiting the swimming pool
January 23 thru February 10 TIU Community Education Services is offering a free 3 week course Integrated Computer Skills.
Starts 1/23/12; Ends 2/10/12- Monday-Tueday-Friday 12:30-3:30pm At the CareerLink
While building skills in computer applications (Excel, Word, Publisher, Power Point, and the internet) participants will improve their math, English, and reading skills. Content also supports improving WorkKeys® test scores. For more information and registration (space is limited) call 248-4942 ext 109 or 145 by Jan 19.
Thursday, February 9 The movie "Disappearing Honey Bees" will be shown at Little Buffalo State park on Thursday, February 9 from 7:00 to 8:30pm. This film delves into the causes and possible solutions for Colony Collapse Disorder. Honeybees pollinate one third of the food on our tables, without them, life would be very different. For more info call 567-9255.
Saturday, February 11;Sunday, February 12;Tuesday, February 14: Historical Society of Perry County will sponsor Valentine's Dinners at the Cochran-Anspach Mansion in Millerstown.A catered Valentine's Dinner will be served by candlelight in an intimate setting in the dining and parlor areas of the restored Victorian Home built in 1821. Dinner Choices are Marinated Prime Rib, Filled Chicken Breasts or Crab Cakes.Cost is $40.00 per person for prime rib and $35.00 for filled chicken breast or crab cakes.For seating times and reservations, readers may call 589-3598 before February 6.Event is a fundraiser to maintain the historic home.
Saturday, February 11 The Perry County Animal Rescue will be holding a fundraising event: Rescue Rocks Regale on Saturday, February 11 from 6:00-10:00pm at the Millerstown Moose (Juniata Parkway just east of 322 exits) in Millerstown. Concert and buffet dinner, as well as silent auction, raffle, door prizes and great live music from local bands A2Z and Showdown! Tickets are $22.00 until 2/6/12, after that date tickets are $30.00. Tickets can be purchased online at www.perrycountyanimalrescue.org or by calling 717-648-2886. Donations are welcome anytime - more information at wwww.perrycountyanimalrescue.com
Friends of Weiser State Forest will be holding a Planning Meeting Saturday February 11 at 10:00am. it will be in the DCNR office just inside the main entrance to Haldeman Tract, Weiser State Forest. We are planning on painting the horse hitching rail, completing the Troutman Trail and building a bridge for the hiking trail at Minnichs Hit Picnic Grounds. contact Jim Theure 717-433-8694 or jimbob113@hotmail.com
Sunday, February 12
Carroll Township Community Recreation Corporation presents Thirty-one BINGO on Sunday, February 12 at the Carroll Elementary School.Doors open at 1:00pm – Games start at 2:00pm.Door Prizes, Raffles, & Concessions. Pre-Sale Ticket $20.00Tickets at Door $25.00For pre-sale ticket or more info contact CTCRC@live.com or Call 275-7007.All proceeds to benefit Carroll Township, ShermansDale Parks and Recreation
Bring the kids out to the park for a winter fun day on Sunday, February 12 from 1:30 to 3:00pm at Little Buffalo State Park. You will go for a short hike looking for signs of animals, and play in the snow if there is any, and read stories and drink hot chocolate around a wood stove. Dress to be outdoors. This program is geared toward kindergarten through 2nd grade ages. Meet at the old visitors center. For more info call 567-9255.
The UDA Roundball Club for the UDA Boys Basketball team is planning to hold a Basket Bingo on Sunday, February 12 in the UDA high school cafeteria. Doors will open at 1:00, with the early bird game 1:45pm and Bingo beginning at 2:00pm. The cost will be $20.00 per ticket, tickets can be purchased at the door or by calling Tracy at 315-9339. Your ticket includes 20 games of bingo. The baskets are filled with items to go with the theme of the basket. They will also be holding special games and raffling off additional baskets as well as giving away several door prizes.
Saturday February 18 Treat your sweetheart to a Sweetheart Banquet benefiting the youth ministry of Newport Assembly of God on Saturday February 18, 5:00pm, at the Family Life Center (behind Giant). An exquisite dinner will be served; featuring shrimp cocktail appetizer, choice of NY strip steak or chicken marsala, and raspberry cheesecake. After dining, guests will enjoy an evening of wholesome entertainment with Christian comedian, Gordon Douglas. Tickets are available from the church office for $20.00 per person. Tickets are limited, so please call 567-3333.
The Perry County Animal Rescue Annual Auction is coming February 18 at Cindy Fenton’s Auction House at 1635 State Rd. in Duncannon. Start time is scheduled for 10:00am, preview open starting 8:00am. More information at www.perrycountyanimalrescue.org. Donations are being accepted for this event; Antiques, collectibles, new and gently used items of all kinds, local business gift cards and items etc (no broken items, clothing unless outstanding(vintage/collectible) that can be dropped off at the Duncannon location during scheduled times/dates. Please contact Cindy Fenton with any questions at 717-957-9399. All proceeds from this event go to the medical care, feeding, housing, and general support of the abandoned and unwanted animals that come to the rescue. General donations are welcome any time!
Children's Book Signing; Children's authors Dwayne Magee, Amanda Brown and Annie Shelton will be at the Marysville-Rye Library Saturday, February 18 at 11:00 AM for a book signing event. Light refreshments and reading fun! For more information call 957-2851.
Saturday, February 18 & Sunday, February 19
Gamut Theatre Group will present First in Our Hearts which will run Saturday, February 18 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, February 19 at 2:30 p.m. at Gamut Classic Theatre, located at 605 Strawberry Square, Downtown Harrisburg. You can get into the patriotic spirit President’s Day weekend by seeing First in Our Hearts, a one-man show about George Washington. Tickets are $12.00 each and First in Our Hearts is part of Gamut Theatre’s Educational Outreach series.
Sunday February 19
Salem United Church of Christ in Elizabethville announces that its 5th Annual Cherry Jubilee Festival will take place in the Church social hall from 11:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. on Sunday February 19. The menu consists of Soups, Hot Dogs, Barbeque, Cherry Dishes, Homemade Pies, Homemade Ice Cream and Cherry Sundaes!
Wednesday, February 22 The Wednesday Morning Movie will be "Fungi: PA's Hidden Treasure" will be shown on Wednesday, February 22 from 10:00 to 10:40am. Enjoy a 30 minute film on mushrooms and mushroom hunters in PA. Followed by a short discussion on the topic.
Saturday, February 25 "Build a Soda Bottle Bird Feeder" on Saturday, February 25 from 1:30pm to 2:30pm at Little Buffalo State Park. Bring a clean dry 1 liter or 24 oz. soda bottle with the cap and turn it into a bird feeder for the winter months, also learn about what sort of seeds attract which species of birds. Just bring the bottle all other supplies provided. Call 567-9255 for more info.
Sunday, February 26 The West Shore Sertoma Club is hosting the 10th annual Super Bowl-A-Thon on Sunday, February 26 from 1:00–3:00 PM at the ABC West Bowling Lanes, 6454 Carlisle Pike in Mechanicsburg. Bowling teams are forming now. This event is a great opportunity for individuals, businesses, and youth groups to participate in a fun activity that will provide financial resources for many organizations. This event raises funds for numerous local charities including United Methodist Home for Children, New Hope Ministries, Allison Hill Fund, and Special Olympics.
March 30, April 1 & April 7
The Tri-Falley Midget Basketball Association will be having their Tournament on the week-end of March 30 thru April 1 and April 7 at the Tri-Valley High School. Competing teams will include Tri-Valley, UDA, Pine Grove, Williams Valley, Millersburg and Line Mountain.
Saturday, March 3 AnnualPublic Pinochle Card Party sponsored by the Millerstown Lions Club at Greenwood Elementary School, Route 17 in Millerstown.Doors open at 5:00 p.m., card party begins at 6:00 p.m.Admission fee of $7.00includes refreshments and prizes which will be awarded to lucky players.For additional information, phone 717-589-3598.Proceeds benefit Lions 14-T District projects.
Sunday, March 4 There will be Winter Tree ID Walk on Sunday, March 4 from 1:30 to 2:30pm at Little Buffalo State Park. As you walk you will learn some basic ways to ID trees without foliage. Branch arrangement, bark and buds help to ID trees. Meet at the entertainment pavilion. For more info call 567-9255.
Intro into Snowshoeing will be held on Sunday, March 4 from 3:00 to 4:00 pm at Little Buffalo State Park. There is a limited number of snow shoes so registration is required. Go to the DCNR calendar and click on this event to register online. A minimum of 6" of snow is needed to do this, if not a winter hike will take place. Meet at the Pavilion 1 & 2 parking lot ( off of Swimming Pool Road). For more info call 567-9255.
The Maple Sugar Festival will be held at Fort Hunter Park on Sunday, March 4 from noon until 4:00pm. This sweet hands on event is free for everyone. Children will enjoy special activities. They can tap a tree, have real maple syrup on ice cream, and see and learn tahe mysteries of maple syrup making. Try maple taste tests, watch a great DVD on maple sugar activities and shop for delicious PA maple products.
Saturday, March 10 The 20th Annual Spring Fling Craft Show now sponsored by Millerstown Community Success, Inc. will be held on Saturday March 10at Greenwood Elementary School, Route 17, Millerstown.The show runs from 8:00 a.m until 2:00 p.m and doors open at 7:45 a.m for early shoppers.Admission is free and door prizes will be awarded to lucky shoppers who are present throughout the day.Refreshments served all day.Over 100 vendor spaces available by phoning 717-589-3598.Vendor space available to vendors who make their own crafts, no commercial vendors accepted.
The firs wildflower of spring, Skunk cabbage, is in bloom. This odd looking flower will win you over. Spend some time with the park naturalist on Saturday, March 10 from 11:00 to 11:45am and discover the wonder and lore of the earlisest flower. Meet at the East Area parking lot near the stage at Little Buffalo State Park. For more info call 567-9255.
Make tracks to the Little Buffalo State Park office on Saturday, March 10 beginning at 1:30pm and join the park naturalist for an hour of stories about animal tracks and animal signs. Kids and adults can make a plaster track to take home with them. This program is geared toward preschool through first grade. For more info call 567-9255.
Tuesday, March 13 The firs wildflower of spring, Skunk cabbage, is in bloom. This odd looking flower will win you over. Spend some time with the park naturalist on Tuesday, March 14 from 1:30 to 2:15pm and discover the wonder and lore of the earlisest flower. Meet at the East Area parking lot near the stage at Little Buffalo State Park. For more info call 567-9255.
Friday, March 16
The 3rd Annual Ladies Night Out will be held on Friday, March 16 from 7:00 to 10:00pm at Kevin's Place, 105 Main Street in Lykens. An evening to focus on health & wellness with fun, prizes and business opportunities. Also, a family or famous Look A Like Contest. Call Bonnie at 877-893-3344 to register or for more info.
Tuesday, March 20 Come to Little Buffalo State Park on Tuesday,March 20 beginning at 1:30pm for a stroll on the first day of spring. Whether lamb or lion, they will be walking. You will be looking for signs of spring and talk about what's happening in nature this time of year. Meet at the entertainment pavilion in the park's East Area. For more info call 567-9255.
Wednesday, March 28
The Department of General Services, Bureau of Minority and Women Business Opportunities would like to invite you to attend the “Small, Minority & Women Business Enterprise Expo”. The Expo, which will take place on March 28 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg. The Expo will be hosted by Mayor Linda D. Thompson, City of Harrisburg, and co-sponsored by the Naval Supply Systems Command, the PA Departments of General Services and Public Welfare.
Sunday, April 1 The Sunday Matinee will be "Hummingbirds: Magic in the Air" will be shown on Sunday, April 1 from 1:00 to 2:30pm at Little Buffalo State Park. Amazing footage with high speed cameras allow you to see clearly what is happening while Hummingsbirds hover, zip around, gather nectar, etc. For more info call 567-9255.
The Fourth Annual Egg Hunt will be held on Sunday, April 1 from 2:00 to 5:00pm at Fort Hunter Park. It will be a free day of fun filled family activities and thousands of plastic eggs filled with candy. The hunts start at 2:30pm and is for ages 2-9 years old. Four hunts are offered separately for ages 2-3, 4-5, 6-7 and 8-9 years of age. Special family activities will include face painting, pony rides and much more.
Sunday, April 15 The First Annual Poker Run to benefit The Central PA Young Marines will be held on Sunday, April 15. Registration will be from 8:00-10:00am at the Marine Corp League, 1st & Ross Street in New Cumberland. Cost is $20.00 for driver and $15.00 for hand playing passengers. Ride ends at the Marine Corp. Building where prizes will be awarded, food by Crazy Dog BBQ will be available for purchase. Tickets available for the gun raffle which will be drawn at 4:00pm. For more info call "Boots" at 896-3914.
Saturday, April 28 Each year Wildwood Park celebrates National Wetlands Month with a spring festival filled with natural history walks and talks, nature exhibits, children's activities, demonstrations and much more. Come find out why wetlands are important to our survival and why Wildwood is such a special place.
April 18, April 19 & April 20
The UDA Elementary School will be holding Kindergarten Registration for the 2012-13 school year for any child who has not started school and will be five years of age on or before September 1, 2012. Registration/screening will be held on Wednesday, April 1;, Thursday, April 19; and Friday, April 20. Registration will be held on each day from 8:30am to 3:00pm. Please call the UDA Elementary School at 362-6619 to make an appointment for registration. Parents should bring their child, birth certificate, social security card, immunization record and one proof of residency with them on the day of registration. Plan on being at registration at least one hour.
Sunday, May 6 A Garden Faire will be held on Sunday, May 6 from 10:00am til 4:00pm at Fort Hunter Park. Relax at scenic Fort Hunter while taking in a free event with a Victorian accent. Stroll through the plant sale and craft show. Watch displays of Victorian dancing and browse through an exhibit on Victorian daily life. Try tasty food at the Cafe and walk through the art show and sale. Garden chats and children's activities are offered as well as cake walks to live music.
Friday, May 11 A French & Indian War Experience will be held on Friday, May 11 at Fort Hunter Park. Students thrive at this action packed event which offers an in depth view of life in the 1750's for 4th -6th graders. The one day only school program interprets aspects of frontier life at outdoor stations. The Donegal Township Riflemen, Inc. will demonstrate 1700's life, also blacksmithing, cooking, militia, clothing and deer tanning.
Saturday, June 2 Duncannon has been approved as an official Appalachian Trail Community. The designation event is planned for June 2, 2012.This will include not only a ceremony for the designation, but also a town festival with the theme ?SAVING OUR COMMUNITY FROM NATURE DEFICIT DISORDER?.
Presentations and events will include guided hikes and canoe trips; a vendor area for clubs, organizations and retail vendors associated with the trail and outdoor recreation; live musical entertainment, a panel on hiker culture; Trail to Every Classroom ?Quests?; Mini A.T. Georgia-to-Maine Race; and presentations on native plants, Leave No Trace, A.T. Boundaries, Native American storytelling, and A.T. storytelling.Food will also be available. Closing the day will be prizes and awards presentations including the Susquenita Middle School post card art contest, keynote speakers, and the proclamation ceremony for Appalachian Trail Community designation.
For more information visit the Duncannon A.T. Community Advisory Committee Blog at http://duncannonat.blogspot.com or contact Event Coordinator, Mary Parry at (717) 834-4706 or trailangelmary@aol.com.
A Fitness Fest will be held on Saturday, June 2 at Fort Hunter Park. Come enjoy Fort Hunter Park and exercise your way to being healthy. Local Zumba, Yoga and other fitness instructors will be there for an action packed day. Work out in the morning and visit health vendors in the afternoon. Bring the entire family to learn more about having a healthy lifestyle.
Saturday, June 16 The Wildwood Family Triathlon will be held on Saturday, June 16 from 9:00am until 12:00pm at Wildwood Park. This early summer event is a fun filled day of running (1/5mi), canoeing (.5mi), and bicycling (1/5mi) around Wildwood Park. Athletes of all ability levels are encouraged to join in the event that emphasizes fun and personal achievement. Challenge yourself to do your personal best. Prizes will be awarded to top finishers in each age category.
