Hey West Shore Friends! I thought things would slow down in November… but nope!
In today's West Shore Weekly:
• Tribute concerts take over West Shore Theatre
• Holiday markets kick off the season
• Veterans Day rides and screenings
• Community theater keeps the laughs coming
Let's get to the details…
-Dana
Thursday, November 5
Messiah Village Auxiliary Quilt & Craft Sale
Thu 11/5 · 10:00 AM–2:00 PM · Messiah Village – Village Commons Building (100 Mount Allen Dr.), Mechanicsburg · Free admission
Messiah Village's auxiliary kicks off its three-day sale of handmade quilts, wall hangings, home decor and baby gifts in the Village Commons Building. Proceeds support the Endowment Fund for Benevolent Care. event details
🧒 Musical Mornings (Ages 2-5)
Thu 11/5 · 10:30 AM–11:00 AM · New Cumberland Public Library - Library Lawn, New Cumberland · Free · Ages 0-5 / Preschool
A preschool music playtime built around rhythm and sound, with songs and instruments to build musical literacy and coordination. Held outdoors in dry weather above 65 degrees and in the Children's Program Room if it's cooler or rainy. event details
🧒 Elementary Lego Lab
Thu 11/5 · 3:30 PM–4:30 PM · Fredricksen Library, Camp Hill · Free · Ages 06-11 / Grades K-5
A LEGO building program for kids ages 6-8 where bricks come to life. No registration required. event details
🧒 Care and Keeping of a New Baby: A workshop for big siblings
Thu 11/5 · 4:30 PM–6:00 PM · Fredricksen Library - Ruggaber Community Room, Camp Hill · Free · Kids with caregivers (older siblings)
A family workshop for older siblings on welcoming a new baby, with baby behaviors, practice caring for baby dolls, a read-aloud and connection activities with caregivers. event details
Gobble Till You Wobble Trivia Night @ Gruver Farms
Thu 11/5 · 6:30 PM–8:30 PM · Gruver Farms tasting room (255 Stetler Rd.), New Cumberland · Cost not listed
A Thanksgiving- and fall-themed trivia night in the Gruver Farms tasting room, with teams competing for a cookie box from Wesley Made Sweets and a bonus point for wearing a fall sweater. event details
Piano Ensemble Concert: "Candlelight Nocturnes" @ Messiah University
Thu 11/5 · 7:30 PM · Messiah University – High Foundation Recital Hall, High Center (1 University Ave.), Mechanicsburg · Free
An intimate evening of piano music by candlelight from the Messiah University Piano Ensemble (Olivia Ellis, director), beginning with coffee and desserts. Free and open to the public. event details
