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Events for August 19, 2017
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Dinosaurs Come to Life
Travel back in time with this prehistoric outdoor adventure! Open April 22 through October 29, 2017, Dinosaurs Come to Life features life-size animatronic dinosaurs that roar, spit, and bellow. Trek through this exciting educational exhibit to experience the infamous Tyrannosaurus rex, as well as Utahraptor, Carnotaurus, Ornithomimus, and Compsagnathus—four new-to-the-zoo dinos! Enjoy a refreshing “surprise”
Find out more »Chili Bowl and Car Show
The Chili Bowl and Car Show @ Faulkner Subaru in Mechanicsburg on August 19th, is a staple for family entertainment, championship chili tasting and fundraising for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Activities include face painting, paint-a car, dunk tank, championship chili tasting, hot rods, opportunity drawings and more.
Find out more »LANCASTER, PA POSTCARD EXPO
25TH ANNUAL LANCASTER, PA POSTCARD EXPO. SATURDAY AUGUST 19, 2017 9AM-5PM. FARM & HOME CENTER 1383 ARCADIA RD. LANCASTER, PA 25 DEALERS, OUTSTANDING DISPLAYS.
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Robert E. Locher: A Modern Classic
Robert E. Locher: A Modern Classic July 15 – September 8, 2017 This exhibition features work by artist, theater designer, interior designer, and longtime friend of Charles Demuth, Robert E. Locher. Locher was well known for his illustrations in publications such as Vogue, Vanity Fair, and House and Garden, as well as interior design. He
Find out more »Irish Christmas in America
Now in its 13th year, the perennial favorite is back, with a family-friendly performance featuring evocatively-snug Irish ballads, lively instrumental tunes and thrilling Irish dancing, while reminiscent photographic images provide backdrop to some of the rich historical traditions.
Find out more »Art Exhibit: Capturing Nature
In the Upper Gallery at CALC Capturing Nature: Works by the Susquehanna Valley Plein Air Painters. Captured out in the field or on-site, plein air painters seek to capture the light, life, and atmosphere of a place at a particular moment. 19 artists from the group will be showing works with a variety of subjects
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9th Annual Take a Swing at CANCER
9th Annual "Take a Swing at CANCER Golf Classic Tournament" to benefit H.O.P.E. A free cancer support network August 19th 2017 5158 Lehman Road, Spring Grove, PA 17362 Hole in one on #17 wins $5000 for you and $5000 for H.O.P.E. 6:30 am to 7:15 Registration/Continental Breakfast 7:15 am Speakers/Get to your Hole to Tee
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Art In The Wild
Come visit Art In The Wild, an intriguing exhibit of outdoor environmental art sited along the park's wandering trails and water pools. Using natural materials, regional artists have constructed large and small installations. A map-brochure about the exhibit is available.
Find out more »Littlestown Good Ole Days 5K Run
As part of the Littlestown Good Ole Days Festival celebration, Littlestown will host a 5K Run. Registration at 7 am. Race starts at Littlestown High School, 200 East Myrtle Street, Littlestown, PA 17340. Pre-race meeting at 7:50 am. Benefits Littlestown High School “Bolts” Wrestling, Basketball, Cross Country, and the Littlestown YMCA. Please go to our
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Dillsburg Farmers’ Market
Now preparing for its 8th season in 2017 at its NEW Dillsburg Borough location in the yard at Dillsburg Senior Activity Center, the market's number of full-time vendors has increased over the years from six to 12 (plus 7 additional guest vendors who visit through the season) and the list of products has expanded as
Find out more »Littlestown Good Ole Days Festival
Littlestown Good Ole Days Festival features antiques, craft and food vendors, entertainment, colonial craft demonstrations, kids area includes moonbounce, petting zoo and more! Entertainment this year are: Distinctive Soul, Hank & Darlene Parlett, Dance Works, Littlestown Municipal Band, and Brian Colgan. Check our Facebook page for times. Car show on Glenwyn Drive.
Find out more »Back to School Fishing Rodeo
Open to kids ages 15 and under. End your summer at our fishing preserve competing against others in your age group to win prizes! Prizes are awarded hourly to the kid who catches the largest rainbow trout in their age group. A special prize will be awarded to the kid who catches the most rainbow
Find out more »FREE COMMUNITY BREAKFAST ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 19th AT ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH
On Saturday, August 19th from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., St. Mark’s Lutheran Church will host a free community breakfast. Everyone is welcome to attend. This breakfast is provided by community donations and volunteers. St. Mark’s Lutheran Church is located at 700 East Market Street, York, PA 17403. The parking lot is also accessible from the
Find out more »Summer Show and Sale
Come out and see all of the amazing one of a kind, rare and new designs by Robesonia Redware who will be joined by several artists for this great weekend event. Enjoy the delicious food and farm to table wine while you shop with all of the great artists. Take a walking tour of the
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Model Railroading Days
The young and young at heart, the novice and the veteran railroader together will enjoy model railroading demonstrations and activities, as well as numerous operating layouts and demonstrations. Regular Museum hours. Included in the regular Museum admission.
Find out more »Mt. Gretna Art Show
Art show, music, kids activities under the oaks in the Chautauqua section of Mt. Gretna with hundreds of exhibitors. Free parking and shuttle service from Philhaven Hospital on Butler Road.
Find out more »Tatting Workshop
Tatting- “knot” a lost art! Karen Wattai, a self-taught tatter and member of the Lace Lovers of Lebanon, has years of experience teaching this versatile art form. A comparison of threads, needles and shuttle tatting will be discussed as students learn to make rings and chains resulting in a tatted bookmark. Kit includes medium size
Find out more »National Honeybee Day at Hershey Community Garden
National Honeybee Day will be celebrated from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, August 19, 2017, in the big white tent at Hershey Community Garden at 45 Life Lion Drive on the campus of Hershey Medical Center. The free event includes international honey tasting, information about bee keeping, a live bee demonstration hive and tours
Find out more »Hollabaugh’s to host All You Can Eat Peachy Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, August 19, 2017 from 9:00am-11:00am: Hollabaugh Bros., Inc. will be hosting an All You Can Eat Peachy Pancake Breakfast at their lovely retail farm market in Biglerville, PA. What's better than all you can eat pancakes? All you can eat pancakes topped with fresh peaches from the farm! Join us at Hollabaugh’s for our
Find out more »Week Long Grand Opening of New Thrift Shoppe at EBACC
EAST BERLIN AREA COMMUNITY CENTER’s weeklong Thrift Shoppe Grand Opening will be the week of August 14-19, 2017. Come and join in the fun at 405 North Avenue in East Berlin, PA. BOGO Thrift Shoppe specials – Monday books, Tuesday footwear, Wednesday DVDs, Thursday Pocketbooks, Friday CDs, Saturday all clothing. Thrift Shoppe Hours are Monday-Friday
Find out more »9:30 am
Touch A Truck
This event is an interactive hands-on experience for the children in our community to see, touch, and explore a variety of working trucks and vehicles they see in everyday life up close and personal. There is no rain date, so we will work around any showers that we hope do not come.
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York Flea
The York Flea is a street fair flea market held in historic downtown York, Pennsylvania. The York Flea showcases a unique collection of the finest handmade & vintage goods in the South Central PA region. We proudly bring you 4 fleas this year, all in beautiful Cherry Lane Park! Visit us on the streets of
Find out more »GO Lebanon 2017!
Get outdoors and discover the wonder of nature as you hunt for 15 activity posts hidden in parks and along trails in Lebanon County. Children follow clues available in their free GO and Be Active! blueprint to locate each post. They then make a rubbing of the unique etching plate found at each post as
Find out more »Hanging by a Thread
"Hanging by a Thread" will showcase needle work from the Fort Hunter collection. Mrs. Reily was accomplished in the needle arts, serving as president of the Harrisburg Needle Work Guild for several years in the early 1900s. A quote from her diary said "Sewed all day," and makes note of her attendance at statewide Guild
Find out more »$99 and Under Sale
Members of the Hanover Area Arts Guild will offer artwork — paintings, 3-D sculpture, fabric art, jewelry — priced at $99 and Under during July and August. The annual sale, at Art Downtown, 32 Carlisle St., Hanover, is perfect for art lovers looking for that perfect piece for their collection. Those just starting their collections
Find out more »Hunt, Gather and Cook Insects
Enjoy creepy, crawly delectables with Naturalist Lisa J. Sanchez. After a morning of hunting and gathering edible insects from the stream, woods and meadows, we will cook and eat them for lunch! For all ages; children must be accompanied by an adult. Call (717) 295-2055 to register by noon on Friday, August 18. $3.00 per
Find out more »Art Exhibit :Inherent Energy
In the G.B. Stuart Gallery at CALC Inherent Energy, Exhibit by artists Carol Reed (mixed media) and Kirsten Olson (ceramics) Opening Reception , Friday, August 4 at 6:30 – 8:00. Exhibit features ceramics and mixed media pieces influenced by the use of line and texture and grounded in connectedness, space and memory in contemporary times.
Find out more »Geocaching for Beginners
Learn about the basics of Geocaching and how you too can participate in this world-wide treasure hunting game. We’ll explain the basics of GPS navigation and discover special geocaches hidden around the Mansion area. Come prepared with appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. If you do not own a handheld GPS, don’t worry; we will
Find out more »Goodbye 2205
Help us celebrate the next step for Meeka Fine Jewelry, moving up the street! On August 19th from 11-5p Meeka will be hosting a final event at Meeka Fine Jewelry 2205 to celebrate the original storefront and new beginnings. We can't wait to celebrate with you and enjoy fine jewelry and delicious refreshments!
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Three Wineries and a Pig
FREE ADMISSION Free Wine Tasting ~ Wineries: Benigna’s Creek Winery ~ Red Shale Winery ~ Shade Mountain Winery On site Pig Roast & Bacon Selections for purchase. Bring your own pop up & chairs, sit back and relax. Music by Power House Sound Food by Beauregard’s Catering Crafters & Vendor
Find out more »Community Water Slide Day & Backpack Blessing
Zion Lutheran, 18 Quarry Road, Leola is hosting a Free Water Slide Day from 12:30 to 4 p.m. on August 19. Bring your towels and lawn chairs for a fun filled day on our 4 giant water slides. Free food and fun for everyone. No registration required for slides and food. From Noon to 12:30
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Artist Talk: Carol Reed and Kirsten Olson
Carol Reed (textile/mixed media artist) and Kirsten Olson (ceramicist) will discuss the techniques used and influences seen in their works on display in the G.B. Stuart Gallery at CALC. The exhibit runs through September 2, 2017. See the works, meet the artists, Q & A, refreshments.
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Pepper Fest
Did you know Adams County Winery grows peppers on their farm? Join them for their Pepper Fest and enjoy free live music with Finks Constant, vendors, wood fired pizzas and appetizers, spicy drink specials, Mel's Rock 'N BBQ food truck and wine tastings.
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World War II in Gettysburg-The People and The Places
See a different side of Gettysburg, with this look at the people and places that played a part in World War II. Hear stories of the navy’s map-making operation preparing for the invasion of Japan, and consider the scrap drive that almost took some of the battlefield’s most famous monuments. Find out what sacrifices Gettysburg’s
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Sing Sing Swing
The Trust Performing Arts Center @ 3 p.m. & 7 p.m. - pre-show with dancing begins half an hour before the show. If you're In The Mood for an energetic song-and-dance tribute to the Swing era, this is the show for you! Featuring Jive, Lindy Hop, Charleston, and the wonderful music of legends like Duke
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717 Entertainment Presents: MORNING STAR FESTIVAL w/ Super Bob Tht Girl, The Langers, Marie Danielle, Jon Pyle, Mycenea Worley
717 Entertainment, LLC & Super bob are Back Together again as The Morning Star Festival Returns To Central PA. It'll be held at Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center at Both Stage on Herr & The Capital Room!! Check Out This Insane Lineup!!! In addition to Super Bob the show Features: J and the 9s, Dead Eyes,
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Black Tie Fashion Style Gala
Black Tie Fashion Style Gala Is a fundraiser that supports our veterans on August 19, 2017 at the Scotland Community Center, 3832 Scotland Main Street, Scotland, PA 17254. Where you will experience a Red Carpet entrance with photo opportunities, as the red carpet continues into the lobby area where they will be VIP’s and Special
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Rock Ford Lobster Picnic
The Rock Ford Lobster Picnic is a fun and casual evening to benefit Historic Rock Ford! This event will be held in the Event Tent by the Rock Ford Barn. Dinner includes your choice of: Steak $75, Lobster $85 or Steak & Lobster $100 (baked potato, corn on the cob, coleslaw, roll and butter, and
Find out more »The Buzz on Bees
Come celebrate National Honeybee Day by catching the buzz on one of our favorite pollinators. Get the news on our local bee populations, and learn all about bees. Do you know the differences between our native bees and honeybees? During the interpretive program, we will view the inside of a live observation beehive and take
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Magic Lantern Show, “This Is My Country”
Magic Lantern Patriotic Show, "This Is My Country" opens July 1st. Using an 1890 Antique Magic Lantern and stunning Hand-Painted slides from the mid 1800's, A professional showman takes the audience on a fun-filled journey through the birth of America. A Grammy nominated soundtrack and special effects enhance this critically acclaimed show. The story follows
Find out more »Metropolitan Dance Group Saturday Night Dance
Love to dance to the kind of music you remember when growing up? Then join us on Saturday, August 19, 2017 and dance to the music of “Back to Back” from 7:00 to 10:00pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. It’s “Red and Blue” Dance Night! Ladies wear something Red and gentlemen wear something Blue. To add
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Nissley Vineyards Music in the Vineyards- Fabulous Cheeze Bros. and Sisters
Get ready for an evening of fun at Music in the Vineyards, our summer lawn concert series. Our 35th season offers 10 concerts, featuring the best of the best from previous years, and four new bands that will not fail to impress! Chilled Nissley wine and local craft beer, as well as food from local
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Kool & The Gang
Kool & The Gang has sold over 70 million albums worldwide and influenced the music of three generations. Thanks to songs like “Celebration,” “Cherish,” “Jungle Boogie,” “Summer Madness,” and “Open Sesame,” they’ve earned two Grammy Awards and seven AMA Awards and had 25 Top Ten R&B hits, nine Top Ten Pop hits, and 31 gold
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