Music, auto meets, summer fairs and more this weekend
Compiled by Janet Krajcsik | [email protected]
Summer fair season has started, with Carlisle Summerfair, Latimore Valley Fair and the East Pennsboro carnival. Plus there are car shows, free concerts and a few outdoor movies this weekend in central Pennsylvania.
Carlisle Summerfair
Opening ceremonies take place at 6:30 p.m. June 23 at Dickinson College’s Rush Campus, followed by a concert by Cheap Sneakers, free ice cream and games for the kids. The remaining Summerfair -- held throughout the town, including Dickinson College, the Carlisle Fairgrounds, LeTort Park and the Army Heritage Trail -- offers music, children’s art activities, crafts, a dog show, hot dog eating contest, dances, baby races, art exhibits, an all-star softball game, fireworks and the "anything floats" contest on Boiling Spring's Children's Lake. Fireworks will be held at 9:30 p.m. July 4 over the fairgrounds.
June 23 through July 4 in and around downtown Carlisle.
Admission is free to most events.
Info: www.carlislesummerfair.org.
East Pennsboro Emergency Services Carnival
Visit the 10th annual carnival on its last two days of 2107. The carnival includes amusement rides and games, kiddie rides, nightly concerts, the "Creatures Great and Small" petting zoo (not available Saturday), food and helicopter rides (Friday-Saturday). Fireworks held at 9:45 p.m. Saturday. Music schedule: Colt Wilbur Band (country), Friday, and Reminisce (oldies, Motown), Saturday.
Gates open at 4 p.m. June 23-24 at Adams-Ricci Park, 100 East Penn Drive, East Pennsboro Twp.
Free admission and parking. Ride wristbands are $18
Info: www.ep-carnival.com.
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Hot Summer Night Corvette and Classic Car Show
Hosted by Cumberland Valley Corvette Club, all cars and trucks welcome with five Corvette classes and five classic classes. Held rain or shine, dash plaques will be given to the first 50 vehicles. There will be music by disc jockey, food for sale, a silent auction and 50-50 drawing. All proceeds given to charities.
5-8 p.m. June 23 at Lawrence Chevrolet, 6445 Carlisle Pike Silver Spring Twp.
Spectators are free. Pay $10 to enter a vehicle.
Info: [email protected], 717-348-6008.
Fairytale Building
Children ages 7-10 will use classic fairytales as a jumping off point to explore and experiment with building methods and materials.
Registration is required for this five week session held at 10:15 a.m. Fridays, that begins June 23 at New Cumberland Public Library, 1 Benjamin Plaza.
Free.
Info: www.newcumberlandlibrary.org, 717-774-7822.
Latimore Valley Fair
The 33rd annual Latimore Valley Fair is a country festival and antique race car exhibit sponsored by the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing.
Friday offers an antique tractor parade, followed by a concert by Smokin' Gunzz.
Saturday features antique race car races, antique tractor parade and an evening concert by Border Line.
Sunday is the Cruise-In car show, cackling thunder drag car start-ups and music.
All weekend, enjoy arts and crafts, entertainment, gas and steam engine show, antique auto display, street rods, classic cars, bingo and food.
6-10 p.m. June 23; 9 a.m.-10 p.m. June 24; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 25 at Latimore Valley Fairgrounds, 314 Latimore Valley Road, York Springs.
Free admission and parking.
Info: www.emmr.org, 717-528-8279.
Multi-Sensory Sessions for Alzheimer's and Dementia
This in-the-moment engagement, for adults with Alzheimer's or age-related dementia, combines aroma therapy, music, sensory coverings and social robots.
All-in-all, it's a hour of social, emotional and cognitive refreshment.
This program is presented by Fine Art Miracles Inc.
10:30 a.m. June 23 at East Shore Area Library, 4501 Ethel St., Lower Paxton Twp.
Free, although registration is required.
Info: dcls.org/adultevents, 717-836-2130.
Janet Krajcsik | [email protected]
An Evening with Andrew Krivak
Andrew Krivak will discuss his book "The Signal Flame," a novel set during the flood of 1972, on the 45th anniversary of Tropical Storm Agnes.
7 p.m. June 23 at Midtown Scholar Bookstore, 1302 N. Third St., Harrisburg.
Free.
Info: www.midtownscholar.com, 717-236-1680.
Sunset Movie Series: "Spaceballs"
In addition to the film, there will be free children's activities beginning at 7:30 p.m. Food concessions are available. Bring your own seating.
Movie begins at 8:30 p.m. June 23 at Fort Hunter Park, 5300 N. Front St., Susquehanna Twp.
Free.
Info: www.dauphincounty.org, 717-599-5188.
Outdoor Film Series: "Superman"
Rated PG, the 1978 film stars Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder and Gene Hackman. When an alien orphan is sent from his dying planet to Earth, he grows up to become his adoptive home's first and greatest superhero.
7 p.m. June 23 at Midtown Cinema, 250 Reily St., Harrisburg. (Rain date: June 24.)
Free.
Info: 717-909-6566, www.midtowncinema.com.
Coffee House
Featuring gospel singer Codie Reed. Refreshments served.
7 p.m. June 23 at Enola First Church of God, 9 Sherwood Drive.
Free, although donations appreciated.
Info: 717-732-4253, www.enolacog.com.
Book to Movie Matinee
Youth, ages 11-14, are invited to read the chosen book, come to the library and watch the movie, then join in the discussion about both. Featured June 23 will be "Hidden Figures Young Readers Edition" and the movie "Hidden Figures" (rated PG).
2 p.m. June 23 at New Cumberland Public Library, 1 Benjamin Plaza.
Free, with registration required.
Info: 717-774-7822, www.newcumberlandlibrary.org.
Rusty's Birthday Bash
It's Rusty's birthday. Rusty is the winery’s golden retriever. Kick off the event with the "Walk with Rusty," being held from 12:30-1 p.m. through the vineyard and grounds with a furry friend to raise money for the Adams County SPCA. Registration is $5 (cash please) and includes a glass of Rusty's Red to sip while strolling.
After the walk, the grounds will be open to celebrate Rusty's birthday with a party, 1-4 p.m. There will be free live music from the Jazz Me band, birthday cake, vendors, doggy demos, doggy custom labels, and the kickoff to Rusty's Sidekick Contest. If you're lucky, you might meet Legs the cat. But don't hold your breath, he is known for long naps – as evidenced by the attached video.
12:30 a.m.-4 p.m. June 24 at Adams County Winery, 251 Peach Tree Road, Orrtanna.
Free admission to Rusty's birthday party; $5 for the walk.
Info: 717-334-4631, www.adamscountywinery.com.
New Holland Arts and Crafts Festival
More than 75 artists and crafters from southeast Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland will be on hand showcasing and selling their wares. Items include handmade toys, jewelry, fine woodworking, fine art photography, paintings, all-natural soaps and lotions, country and vintage decor, and fabric crafts. There also will be food vendors.
9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 24 at New Holland Community Memorial Park, East Jackson Street.
Free admission.
Info: www.facebook.com/newhollandsummerarts, 717-355-9795.
USA Football FUNdamentals Clinic
Open to ages 5-14 from throughout the local area, this fun and free event is designed to introduce children to football by teaching basic skills in an exciting and energetic environment and is supported through a grant from the NFL Foundation. Instructors include Danny Lansanah.
FUNdamentals incorporates a series of drills to teach passing, catching and running skills in a non-contact setting. All skills and drills selected are based on USA Football's Player Progression Development Model, ensuring children are learning in an age-appropriate manner, based on their cognitive and physical maturity.
Held June 24 at Harrisburg High School, John Harris Campus, 2451 Market St.
Registration is 8:30-9 a.m.
Clinic held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Free!!!
Online registration is available at www.usafootball.com/fun.
Threefold Farm Grand Opening
Celebrate the opening of a family owned and operated, pick-your-own, small fruit orchard and fruit tree nursery. Opening day activities will feature goat petting, face painting, tours and live musical entertainment by Dunn's American Sundries. Stop in and meet co-owners Katherine and Tim – a self-described “nerd with a fruit tree obsession.” Bring along a picnic.
Threefold Farm is known for a variety of conventional and unusual berries and fruit trees. What unusual fruit trees and berry bushes you ask? In addition to cherries, apples, peaches, plums, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and pears, there are: figs, pawpaw, medlar, che, goumi, jujube, persimmons, shipova, roses (for hips), goji, pomegranate, currants, hardy kiwi, quince, and lingonberries.
Noon-6 p.m. June 24 at Threefold Farm, 1692 West Lisburn Road, Monroe Twp.
Free.
Info: threefoldfarm.org/blog/grand-opening-2017, 717-612-8914.
Wheels and Wings Festival
The Rotary Club of Lancaster will hold its annual festival and 5K fundraiser. The event will include a car show and plane fly-in, live music and food vendors.
7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. June 24 at Lancaster Airport Authority, 500 Airport Road, Lititz.
Free to spectators; onsite parking is $5.
Info: www.lancasterairport.com, 717-381-2471.
Vendors in the Vineyard
There will be more than 50 vendors of craft and gift items, food trucks, wine, beer, mixed drinks, craft beer and live music.
11 a.m. June 24 at Broad Mountain Vineyard, 596 Harman Road, Halifax.
Free admission.
Info: 717-439-1447, www.broadmountainvineyard.com.
Janet Krajcsik | [email protected]
Telling the Story with Erik Fasick
Historian Erik Fasick gives a presentation on Tropical Storm Agnes and its impact on the Harrisburg community in 1972. Copies of Erik's book "Tropical Storm Agnes in Greater Harrisburg" will be available for purchase.
3 p.m. June 24 at Midtown Scholar Bookstore (1302 N. Third St.)
1302 N. Third St. Harrisburg.
Free.
Info: 717-236-1680, www.midtownscholar.com.
Living History Programs
June 24-25 at Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center, 1195 Baltimore Pike.
Schedule:
20th Maine Infantry and 2nd U.S. Sharpshooters programs at Pennsylvania Monument:
June 24: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
June 25: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
2nd Maryland Infantry programs at Pitzer Woods:
June 24: Noon and 3 p.m.
June 25: Noon.
23rd Virginia Infantry programs at Spangler Spring:
June 24: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
June 25: 11 a.m.
Free.
Info: www.nps.gov/gett, 717-334-1124.
Pollinators in the Garden: Bees, Butterflies and Birds
Celebrate National Pollinator Week (June 19-25) by catching the buzz on bees. Learn why these pollinators are important, and how to attract them to gardens. After the interpretive program, view the inside of the new observation beehive and take a guided walk through the mansion garden. Meet at the Education Building.
6:30-8:30 p.m. June 24 at Kings Gap Environmental Education and Training Center, 500 Kings Gap Road, Carlisle.
Free.
Info: events.dcnr.pa.gov, Sarah Berg at 717-486-3799, [email protected]
Elicker's Grove Park annual Flea Market and Motorcycle Show
The event includes a chicken barbecue meal, a yard sale and gift vendors -- such as JamBerry, Tastefully Simple, Royal Apache Artistry and Younique Makeup. There also will be crafts, collectable sports cards, a Christian group’s motorcycle show, lots of food vendors and pony rides for the kids.
Gates open at 9 a.m. June 24 at Elicker's Grove Park, 511 Roth Church Road, Spring Grove.
Free admission and parking.
Info: www.facebook.com/events/1833556723557258, 717-969-8107.
Donna the Buffalo at Long's Park
Now in its 25th year as a band, Donna the Buffalo is Jeb Puryear, Tara Nevins, David McCracken, Kyle Spark and Mark Raudabaugh. The band performs Americana, folk, zydeco and rockin' country.
7:30 p.m. June 25 at Long's Park, 1441 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster. Info: www.longspark.org, 717-735-8883.
Perry County Auto Meet
This 13th annual event is hosted by the Shermans Dale Community Fire Company. The event offers a display of all types of vehicles, food and entertainment. There also will be hourly trivia questions with prizes.
9 a.m. June 25 at Lupfer's Grove & Campground, 5800 Spring Road, Shermans Dale.
Free admission to spectators.
Info: www.shermansdalefire.com/events, 717-582-2575.
Janet Krajcsik | [email protected]
Author visit: Bill Morris
New York City's Bill Morris will discuss his new book with The Caucus's Brad Bumsted on the "spectacularly lurid stories" of Chambersburg -- "American Berserk: A Cub Reporter, a Small-Town Daily, the Schizo '70s." Morris was recently on ABC27.
2 p.m. June 25 at Midtown Scholar Bookstore, 1302 N. Third St., Harrisburg.
Free.
Info: www.midtownscholar.com, 717-236-1680.
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