If you would like to volunteer your time to help a worthy cause, meet new people, and make a differe

April Community Events

It’s a busy spring in the Capital Region and the events continue.  Please attend any of these

March Community Events

At Leadership Harrisburg Area, our email, facebook and even our trusty ol’ mailbox are brimmin

 

April 12, 2012 in Volunteer Opportunities

If you would like to volunteer your time to help a worthy cause, meet new people, and make a difference in the Capital Region, here are some opportunities for you!

Project Forward Leap www.projectforwardleap.org is looking for LHA Graduates to serve on an advisory board that will serve as a conduit for information about community resources that impact public education. There is no fund raising involved, just seeking leads on funding opportunities, general and social media contacts during informal quarterly meetings. For more information, please contact Sloan Auchincloss at sloan@auchincloss.com

The “Getting Ahead” program is seeking mentors to help clients in the areas of finance, home ownership, business planning , legal matters and more.  To share your time and skills, please contact LeShelle Smith at lasmith12302@yahoo.com

LHA Alumni are called to help UCP with a spring clean up service project on Saturday, April 21 from 8:00-12:00.  For more information, please contact Class of ’09 Alum, Matt Lacklin at mattlacklin@bssf.com

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is seeking a volunteer publicity chair for the event planning committee.   Contact Danielle Lavetan for more information at danielle.lavetan@cancer.org

Lighten UP Harrisburg needs you!  If you would like to join a committee to assist in project planning, fundraising, advocacy, and more, please email lights@historicharrisburg.com

 

 

 

April Community Events

March 29, 2012 in Community Events

It’s a busy spring in the Capital Region and the events continue.  Please attend any of these upcoming events for a fun way to support your favorite local cause. 

YWCA Celebrity Bartending Event ~ Thursday, April 5, 6:00-8:00 PM ~ Molly Brannigans Irish Pub

Former NFL Player, Robert Tate will be serving the drinks…  $5 Admission

Who’s Who & Who’s New Luncheon ~ Wednesday, April 11, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM ~ HACC Wildwood

For more information visit: http://www.leadershipharrisburg.org/?page_id=35

Channels Food Rescue Gala ~ Wednesday, April 11, 4:30-7:30 PM ~ Triscari Group Camp Hill

Please RSVP to: rsvp.triscari.com

An Evening of Art and Jazz ~ Tuesday, April 12, 6:00-9:00 PM ~ WITF Public Media Center

Registration at:  http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3026481287/mcivte

Dress for Success Event ~ Wednesday, April 18, 8:00 AM ~ Central PA College Summerdale

To register visit: www.dressforsuccess.org/southcentralpa and click EVENT tab on the right sidebar

Bridge of Hope Spring Gala ~ Saturday, April 21, 5:00 PM ~ Holiday Inn New Cumberland

Purchase tickets at: http://bridgeofhope-hbg.org/

 

 

March Community Events

March 13, 2012 in Community Events

At Leadership Harrisburg Area, our email, facebook and even our trusty ol’ mailbox are brimming with invitations to events with a purpose!  March is Women’s History Month and offers a number of opportunites to meet, connect with and support dynamic women in our community.   Get out from behind your desk and join us!

Women of Heritage Breakfast ~ Harrisburg Hilton

Friday, March 16 ~ Doors Open at 7:00 AM.  Call 717-232-4099 for Tickets (Required)

Women’s History Month Gathering ~ PA State Museum

Friday, March 16 5:30-7:30 PM

Dress for Success South Central PA ~ Inventory Reduction Sale, Colonial  Park Mall

Saturday, March 17 10:00 AM ~ 9:00 PM and Sunday, March 18 12:00 Noon ~ 6:00 PM

Tribute to Women of Excellence ~ Hershey Lodge

Wednesday, March 21 5:30 PM  Call 717-724-2241 for Tickets (Required)

Leadership Luncheon Celebrating Local She~roes ~ National Civil War Museum

Wednesday, March 28 11:30 Registration 12:00 Program http://www.leadershipharrisburg.org/?page_id=35

Women’s Fund Annual Recognition & Awards Breakfast ~ Dixon University Center

Friday, March 30 7:30 ~ 9:30 AM  Call 717-236-5040 for Tickets (Required)

Please let us know about your organization’s upcoming events by emailing  lha@leadershipharrisburg.org.

Welcome to our new website!

March 1, 2012 in Uncategorized

With tremendous gratitude for Charles Palmer and Anthony Ortega at Harrisburg University, LHA proudly unveils this new website and I encourage you to explore, read, and enjoy!  I will also be writing blogs about our experiences and posting announcements for volunteer opportunities, board openings, fundraisers and other community events.  Please note that the 25th Anniversary LHA Graduate Directory is also featured and will remain “live” on this site.    Please stay tuned and stay in touch!

Una Martone, ’07

President