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In like a lion, out like a lamb

That's right, it's the weekend round-up. Before I head out to glorious Elk County this weekend, I wanted to leave you with some thoughts. Tonight, the MODE Happy Hour is at the newly redesigned Spice (Fisaga). Drinks and apps are cheap from 5-7 p.m.  [...]

MODE Happy Hour postponed

UPDATE: The MODE Happy Hour is postponed until next Friday, Feb. 26 - same time, same location.  However, so long as it stands you can still hear Ken and Jon at the Maennerchor tonight or John Micek of Milkshake Jones on Saturday at Crimson Frog.  On Tuesday, don't forget to stop out for the CPAA fundraiser at ABC Camp Hill, and on Wednesday, HYP is holding their part-informational, ...

Mark your calendars!

Since Starbucks will be closed anyway, join me on Tuesday, Feb. 26 from 5-8 p.m. at ABC Camp Hill when I guest-bartend to help support the Central PA Animal Alliance (CPAA).  I - along with other local media personalities - will host an hour behind the bar for tips to help fund CPAA's spay/neuter programs. I'll star as a co-mixologist from 7-8 p.m. [...]

Backyard Bash Returns

Breaking News: The Backyard Bash returns!  The 19th Backyard Bash returns this year on Saturday, July 21 at its most recent location at Third and Locust Streets in downtown Harrisburg.  [...]

Call for Entries

The Mantis Collective has advertised a call for entries for "REVEAL, again," the second annual show for local nonprofit organizations. This year, the exhibit benefits Moviate and Friends of Midtown. The opening reception will be June 8, 2007 from 8-10 p.m. Guidelines for submission are: [...]

More Holiday Events

In today's column, I mention some of the local ongoing events for any budget, but there are many more I wasn't able to include.  In fact, there are a bunch this weekend that I'm disappointed to be missing, as I'm hightailing it out of here early tomorrow morning for the Midwest.  But if you're around, take a look at what's going on [...]

Give at ABC

While you're Black Friday shopping, pick up a toy or two for a good cause. Then, stop by the Appalachian Brewing Company between 4-7 p.m. where Marines will collect new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots. Give between these hours, and ABC will give you two free appetizer coupons per toy. If you can't make it, drop off toys between then and December 8. See details below. BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPERS! ...

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