Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region presents Big Stories Breakfast on Wednesday, January 30 beginning at 7:30 AM at the Conference Center at Central Penn College.  Tickets are $15.  RSVP to aporter@capbigs.org .

The Keystone Rotary Club will be hosting a Benefit Dinner to fund a medical mission trip to Ecuador.  Tuesday, February 5 at the Appalachian Brewing Company, Abbey Bar in Harrisburg.  5:30 Cocktail Hour and 6:00 Dinner.  $40 per person

The Art Association of Harrisburg will present the 2013 Winter Membership Exhibition themed “Fairytales, Fables and Fantasy” from January 11 through February 14.  Please visit www.artassocofhbg.com for more information.

The City of Harrisburg Mayor Linda D. Thompson Presents the Dr. Martin Luther King Pillars of the Community Awards Gala on Saturday, February 23 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Harrisburg.  Visit www.harrisburgrec.com for more information.

A Kwanza Festival will take place at HACC in the Cooper Union Student Center on December 1 from 10 AM to 6:00 PM.    For more infomation, contact Pat Gadsden at pgadsden@aol.com

The Eaken Piano Trio is performing a benefit concert for Habitat for Humanity.  December 4 at 7:00 PM at St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 221 N. Front Street, Harrisburg.    For tickets visit… //www.harrisburghabitat.org/news/events/Special%20Events/EakenTrio2012.html

The LGBT Center will be hosting a reception in its Gallery on December 7 featuring curator David Kerns.   Doors open at 7:00 PM at 1306 N. Third Street in Midtown, Harrisburg…   http://www.centralpalgbtcenter.org/calendar

The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce presents the Latino Art Exhibition and Auction on December 15 in the Kunkel Gallery at the Whitaker Center, 222 Market Street, Harrisburg.  To reserve your tickets or for more information, please email info@hispanicchambercentralpa.org

Estamos Unidos de Pennsylvania is hosting its 11th Annual Fiesta Del Nino Children’s Christmas Party on December 16 from 2:00-6:00 PM at John Harris High School, 2451 Market Street, Harrisburg.  For more information, to attend, donate or volunteer, please visit www.estamosunidospa.org

A Night to Treasure 6th Annual Gala benefitting Dress for Success South Central PA on Friday, October 19 at the Hilton Harrisburg from 6:00-11:00 PM.  To register:  https://paytrace.com/cart/product.pay?id=4031&mid=272500194654&pid=11349&categoryid=921&minimum=0.00&maximum=999999.99&start=1&results=25&format=0&sort=1&order=1&status=0&buy=&checkout=&buylabel=Add%20to%20cart&checkoutlabel=Checkout&search=.&frame=N&DS=N

16th Annual Apple Harvest Pancake Breakfast benefitting the Harrisburg School District on Saturday, October 20 beginning at 8:00 AM.  John Harris High School.  Adults $6 Students $4.

LeadersHYP Summit hosted by Harrisburg Young Professionals on Saturday, October 20 beginning at 8:30 Am at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology.   Register at www.hyp.org/event/leadershyp-summit

NEXGEN Youth Arts Festival Saturday, October 20 and Sunday, October 21 at the HACC Wildwood Campus.  Come support student art through BARAK, Inc.

10th Anniversary Celebration for Christian Recovery Aftercare Ministries on Saturday, October 20 from 3:00-5:00 PM in the social hall at Shiloh Church of God in Christ, 5950 Derry Street.  $100 donation to attend.

Harrisburg Community Cancer Education Summit: Moving Forward with Survivorship                           Saturday, November 3, 8:00  AM to 1:30 PM at Zion Assembly Church of Harrisburg, 2015 N. 5th Street.

HAPPY HOUR at SUBA Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during the hours of 5:00-7:00 PM, SUBA will donate a portion of the proceeds to the LGBT Center.  SUBA is located at 272 North Street in Harrisburg.

A Scottish Soiree benefitting the Art Association of Harrisburg on Saturday, November 3 from 6:00-8:00 PM at the AAH Galleries 21 North Front Street, Harrisburg.  $40 to attend or $45 at the door.  To register: www.artassocofhbg.com

Havana Night annual Gala and Silent Auction benefitting Estamos Unidos de Pennsylvania ~ Saturday, September 8, 5:30-10:30 PM at the Radisson Camp Hill.  Tickets are $65.  For tickets contact Dr. Tony Cortes.  cortesa@mhs-pa.org

JCC Open House with activities for all ages ~ Sunday, September 9, 10:00 AM -2:00 PM at the Jewish Community Center.  This program is free and open to the public.  Bring a friend!

Gallery Walk featuring 19 participating galleries ~ Sunday, September 9, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM beginning at the Art Association of Harrisburg.  Admission is free.  For more information visit www.artassocofhbg.com or call 717-236-1432

Anniversary Celebrations benefitting Christian Churches United ~ Sunday, September 9, 2:00-5:00 PM at Hunters Valley Winery.  General Admission is $20.  To register contact Christian Churches United.  ccuhbg@aol.com

HYP Charity 5k benefitting Channels Food Rescue, Downtown Daily Bread, Salvation Army Breakfast Program, St. Francis Soup Kitchen, and the World Surgical Foundation ~ Friday, September 14, 5:00 Registration/6:00 Race at City Island.  Registration is $25.  For more information email outreach@hyp.org

Good Scout Reception benefitting the New Birth of Freedom Boy Scout Council ~ September 20, 6:00 PM, Fredricksen Outpatient Center.  Tickets are $150/the cost to support one youth in scouting for one year.  For more information contact Ben Wielebinski.  717-620-4515

Over the Edge Overcoming Obstacles benefitting Gaudenzia addiction treatment and recovery services ~ Saturday, September 22 at the Fulton Bank Building downtown Harrisburg.  Participants will have a once in a lifetime opportunity to rappel down 18 floors in support of recovery.  To participate, contact Julie Girsch.  jgirsch@gaudenzia.org

The Harrisburg Police Athletic League (PAL) ~ Friday, August 17 from 5:00-10 PM ~ Mr. G’s on 6th Street

1st Anniversary Fundraiser with live music, karaoke and silent auction.  Tickets are $10.00.  Contact Captain Annette Oates at abooks@cityofhbg.com for more information.

2012 Pennsylvania Health Equity Conference ~ Thursday and Friday, August 23 and 24 ~ Central Hotel and Convention Center, 800 East Park Drive…For more information or to register, visit www.health.state.pa.us/healthequity

NexGen Youth Arts Festival ~ youth between the ages of 16 and 21 may become a part of this event by contacting www.nexgenartsfestival.org

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central PA ~ if you would like to learn more about the services and outcomes of RMHC, please invite a speaker to your next business, community or faith-based function.  Contact Debra Barry dbarry@rmhc-centralpa.org

Save Harrisburg Sports ~ Saturday, July  14 beginning at 7:00 PM ~ Walnut Street between Front and 2nd

Block Party hosted by Harrisburg Young Professionals including music, food, & beer followed by a parade.  Admission is $20 and all proceeds benefit sports programs in the Harrisburg School District.  For more information, contact Brittany Brock at  bbrock@hbgrc.org

A Night at the Vineyard ~ Saturday, July 14 6:30-10:00 PM ~ The Vineyard at Hershey, 598 Schoolhouse Rd.

An open air concert featuring Not Quite Einstein and wine tasting for those over 21 years of age.  $20 per person.  Tickets at www.big33.org.  All proceeds benefit the Big 33 Scholarship Foundation.

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/

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.