Hey West Shore Friends! This week leaves no room for being bored…
In today's West Shore Weekly:
• Fall Fest takes over the weekend
• Tribute concerts on tap at West Shore Theatre
• Halloween parades and costume contests keep rolling
• Date-night dinners with an Oktoberfest and murder-mystery twist
Let's plan our weekends…
-Dana
Live Music This Week
Catching live music at a local spot this week? Here's who's playing:
Fri 10/23 — Ghost Light Radio Show · Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association (Fall Fest), Mechanicsburg
Fri 10/23 — Kirk M. Wise · Solo/duo · Totem Pole Winery, Carlisle
Sat 10/24 — Kirk M. Wise · Solo/duo · Mt. Airy Orchards, Dillsburg
Sat 10/24 — Jake Mach · Country · Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association (Fall Fest), Mechanicsburg
Sat 10/24 — Colby Dove · 12-string guitar · The Winery at the Long Shot Farm (Harvest & Handmade Craft Fair), Carlisle
Sat 10/24 — The Roomates · Cover band (pop, rock, country) · Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association (Fall Fest), Mechanicsburg
Sun 10/25 — Kirk M. Wise · Solo/duo · Mt. Airy Orchards, Dillsburg
Tue 10/27 — Kirk M. Wise · Solo · Range + Rye Restaurant @ Range End, Dillsburg
Business & Networking
Introduction to Google Suite
Thursday, October 22 · 6:00 PM–7:00 PM · Fredricksen Library - Business & Career Center - Classroom, Camp Hill · Free · Ages 19 and up / Adults
A skill-building class on Google's productivity and creation tools; bring your own device and a Gmail account. event details
Solopreneur Roundtable
Friday, October 23 · 12:00 PM–2:00 PM · Fredricksen Library - Business & Career Center - HUB, Camp Hill · Free · Ages 19 and up / Adults
A monthly themed roundtable discussion for local business owners with fewer than 5 employees; sign up for each session separately. event details
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Thursday, October 22
Meditation to Calm the Mind
Thu 10/22 · 12:00 PM–12:30 PM · Fredricksen Library - Small Meeting Room, Camp Hill · Free · Ages 19 and up / Adults
Short 15-minute guided meditations led by Buddhist nun Kelsang Chondzin, suitable for any religion; no registration necessary. event details
Murder Mystery for Teens (Ages 13-16)
Thu 10/22 · 5:30 PM–7:30 PM · New Cumberland Public Library - Teen Area, New Cumberland · Free · Ages 12–18 / Grades 6–12
An immersive group murder-mystery game for teens, with snacks provided. event details
🧒 Trunk-or-Treat with Harmony at West Shore
Thu 10/22 · 5:30 PM–7:30 PM · Harmony at West Shore (1910 Technology Pkwy), Mechanicsburg · Free
Residents, staff, families and community partners are invited to dress up, decorate a vehicle and bring treats to share with trick-or-treaters. Public event. event details
Introduction to Google Suite
Thu 10/22 · 6:00 PM–7:00 PM · Fredricksen Library - Business & Career Center - Classroom, Camp Hill · Free · Ages 19 and up / Adults
A skill-building class on Google's productivity and creation tools; bring your own device and a Gmail account. event details
🧒 Nocturnal Animals: Bats & Echolocation (Grades K-1)
Thu 10/22 · 6:00 PM–7:00 PM · Simpson Public Library - Meeting Room A, Mechanicsburg · Free · Ages 6–11 / Grades K–5
A hands-on kids' science program with a sound-wave experiment, an echolocation game and a flying bat craft. event details
🧒 Nocturnal Animals: Owls & Owl Pellets (Grades 2-5)
Thu 10/22 · 6:00 PM–7:00 PM · Simpson Public Library - Meeting Room B, Mechanicsburg · Free · Ages 6–11 / Grades K–5
A hands-on kids' science program on owl adaptations, habitats and diets, including investigating real owl pellets. event details
Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) Lecture
Thu 10/22 · 6:00 PM–8:00 PM · Fredricksen Library - Ruggaber Community Room, Camp Hill · Free · Ages 19 and up / Adults
A lecture on Emotional Freedom Techniques (“Tapping”), a fingertip-tapping method for reducing issues that affect daily life. event details
October FREE Community Dinner (The Supper Table)
Thu 10/22 · 6:00 PM · Lemoyne Community Room (510 Herman Ave), Lemoyne · Free
Free home-cooked community meal on the 4th Thursday of the month: pulled pork sandwiches, garden salad, baked beans and dessert, plus a short inspirational thought. Kids welcome; parking behind the building; handicapped accessible. event details
Country Music Bingo at Midstate Distillery
Thu 10/22 · 6:00 PM · Midstate Distillery (5234 Simpson Ferry Rd), Mechanicsburg · No cost listed
One-off themed music bingo hosted by Cheaters Never Prosper Trivia. Play 30-second country song clips, mark your card, win prizes. No music knowledge needed. event details
The Bad Seed (1956) — 70th Anniversary Screening
Thu 10/22 · 7:00 PM · West Shore Theatre, New Cumberland · $5 standard ($12 high top for 2; $25 booth for 4–6)
A 70th-anniversary screening of the 1956 classic (NR, 2h 9m) about a mother who realizes her seemingly sweet young daughter has a dangerous side. event details
East Pennsboro Township Halloween Parade
Thu 10/22 · 7:00 PM · East Pennsboro High School, Enola · Free
A costume parade starting at East Pennsboro High School (425 Shady Lane) and ending at the township building, 98 S. Enola Road. Costumes are encouraged, prizes are awarded in many categories and no registration is required to watch; questions to the Recreation Dept. at 732-0711. event details
