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PA River Towns Community Calendar of Events and Activities
Events coordinated by SVCC to benefit the Visitors Center are shown in green. Please support our fundraising initiatives!
Recurring events appear first; scroll down the page for specific events/dates.
Now through December 2012
Special Exhibit “Time Out!”
National Watch & Clock Museum
Contact 717-684-8261 x237
Highlights the importance of timekeeping in sports.
EVERY MONDAY
Children’s Story and Craft Time
(September through May)
6 pm
Columbia Public Library
717-684-2255 www.columbia.lib.pa.us
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Enjoy Family Film Night
6 pm
Columbia Public Library
717-684-2255 www.columbia.lib.pa.us
All movies G or PG rated
SECOND WEDNESDAYS
Susquehanna Heritage Lecture Series
(May, September-December)
6:30 pm
Zimmerman Center for Heritage
Visit www.SusquehannaHeritage.org or call 717-252-0229 ext. 4 for complete schedule or tickets.
A variety of educational topics on local history and heritage are presented
FIRST FRIDAYS
Zimmerman Center for Heritage Tours
10am-3pm
Zimmerman Center for Heritage
717-252-0229 ext. 4 or www.SusquehannaHeritage.org
Guided tours of the historic 1730’s home. The Visions of the Susquehanna River art collection is available to view as well. Tours can also be scheduled by appointment.
FOURTH FRIDAYS
Fourth Fridays in Columbia
5-9 pm
Call 717-405-0604
Experience Columbia’s art galleries, antique shops, participating specialty shops and local eateries. This at-your-own pace tour provides the opportunity to view exhibits from local and visiting artists, enjoy refreshments and discover the uniqueness of Columbia. For monthly schedule, please view the current month information.
November Activities and Events
November 3, 2011 4thAnnual 5k MAG Fall Flash
Hosted by the Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center
8:30 am
The course for this event is a popular one – it crosses the Susquehanna River via the Veterans Memorial Bridge (Rt. 462) between Lancaster & York County which is closed to vehicular traffic during the event. Enjoy the scenic course against the fall foliage of the river valley. The Run begins in Wrightsville at 8:30 am and finishes in “record time” against this autumn backdrop. Pre-registration is available. T-shirts guaranteed to the first 250 registrants. Participants may also register on the day of the Run beginning at 7:30 am. The Run is held rain or shine. For more information or a registration form, visit our website or call 717-684-5249. Walkers and those with strollers welcome to participate. Please, no pets.
November 2 & 3, 2012 Family Sleepover
National Watch & Clock Museum
7pm-8:30am
Families discover the world of time at night. $20 per child, $12 for accompanying adults.
Contact 717-684-8261 x237
Sunday, November 4, 2012 9th Annual Iron Furnace Walking Tour
Dr. June Evans will lead a three-hour walking tour of the iron furnace ruins between Columbia and Marietta. Space is limited. Cost $5 per adult includes: water, a snack, and a booklet about the history of the furnaces. Call Claire Storm at 717- 684-2489 for reservations.
November 9 and 10, 2012 Kristkindtle Mart benefits the Haldeman Mansion
4-8 pm Friday and 9-1:30 pm Satuday
This event takes place at the Bainbridge Fire Hall on Second Street in Bainbridge. Vegetable stew, chili, soup, hot bread and butter, hot dogs, sauerkraut, chips, hot drinks and desserts. Silent auction. 20 vendors with a variety of crafts. No entry fee. Contact Elaine 717-426-3794 or elainekjackson@comcast.net.
November 23, 2012 Fourth Friday in Columbia
November 24-December 15, 2012 Exhibitions at Marietta ArtHouse
Mosaics in the Studio – MAH Mosaic Workshop Review
Exhibit, demos and holiday workshops
Marietta Art House Gallery Hours:
Wed.-Sat. 12-5; Sun. 1-5
PH: 717-426-3946
November 25 and Sundays in December 2012 Model Train Open House – Columbia Historic Preservation Society
1:30-4:30pm
Located at the Museum; 21 N. Second St., Columbia on the 2nd floor. Handicap chairlift available.
Lots of HO operating trains on a 1000 square foot layout. Train videos on TV. Free admission.
Open House dates: Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 www.columbiahistory.org
December Activities and Events
Sundays in December 2012 Model Train Open House Columbia Historic Preservation Society
1:30-4:30pm
Located at the Museum; 21 N. Second St., Columbia on the 2nd floor. Handicap chairlift available.
Lots of HO operating trains on a 1000 square foot layout. Train videos on TV. Free admission.
Open House dates: Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. www.columbiahistory.org
December 2, 2012 47th Annual Marietta Candlelight Tour of Homes
11 am to 7 pm
Marietta Restoration Associates are proud to host one of the oldest, continuous holiday walking tours in Pennsylvania. A splendid array of 8 private homes, public buildings, and a variety of special events make this a tour you will not want to miss. A Colonial Tea, Table Decorating Workshop, Antique Show, Strolling Carolers, and Restoration Cafe make this more than just a tour! Funds generated by the Tour are utilized in the maintenance and preservation of Old Town Hall, Union Meeting House, the Bank Building, restoration of the Historic Marietta Theater project, and Musselman/Vesta Office Building. Free parking and convenient shuttle bus service. Advance tickets are $17 or $20 day of the tour. Ticket information/availability, call 426-4048 or visit www.MariettaRestoration.org Please note: tickets available at the Visitors Center through Friday, Nov. 30 only.
December 8 & 15, 2012 Gingerbread Man Decorating Party
11am-3pm
Flinchbaugh’s Orchard & Farm Market
110 Ducktown Rd., Hellam
Bring the kids for a party! And leave the mess to us, as they icing and top their own personal gingerbread man or woman with treats and goodies! Emphasizing the importance of healthy eating, kids can participate in the “Taste the Rainbow” scavenger hunt inside the Market too! Go on the hunt for a fruit or vegetable of each color in the rainbow and kids will earn an apple for participating! Plus face painting and a coloring contest will be on-going throughout the event on both days! Most activities have minimal charges or are free to attendees. Family members and friends can have just as much fun enjoying a sample of hot spiced cider as you browse and shop your way through the market … fresh cut trees, greenery, and wreaths – along with a collage of poinsettias and other unique crafts and holiday decor! www.Flinchbaughsorchard.com
December 28, 2012 Fourth Friday in Columbia
5-9 pm
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