Local events for families of young children—balance fun with education—something for the whole family! We also post additional events daily on our Facebook page, don’t forget to check that out too!

May
14
Tue
Crafting & Board Game Night @ Camp Hill Giant Community Room
May 14 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Crafting & Board Game Night

Presented by: The Neurodiverse Network

2nd Tuesday of every month
6p-8p
Camp Hill Giant Community Room (upstairs)
Join the Neurodiverse Network for our monthly adult game and craft night in the community room at the GIANT in Camp Hill, PA! We meet the second Tuesday of each month.
The community rooms are located on the second floor above the cafe. There are steps and an elevator. The sign at the top of the stairs states what room we will be in each time. See you there!
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Nurturing Seeds to Grow Strong Families @ Zoom
May 14 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Nurturing Seeds to Grow Strong Families

Spring 2024 Virtual Parent Cafe Series

March 21,  6p-8p

April 26,  12p-2p

May 14,  6p-8p

Parent to Parent of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning invites you to join the Spring Parent Café Series titled, Nurturing Seeds to Grow Strong Families!

This virtual event is for PA families of children receiving Early Intervention Services and/or Home Visiting/Family Supports. Connect with other parents/ caregivers and share your parenting journey.

Click here to register:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctorwLW-GaviGq9hA0C2vYkWauFi27sDZLnQiaugURuq3gjg/viewform?fbclid=IwAR2f0KQQ5tuRdVLqXs7kGHyh6Yn7DlHsKS7non_egVyqZl_oJIYrKrLqiJE

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May
15
Wed
Night Owl AAC Webinar Series @ Zoom
May 15 @ 5:00 pm
TechOWL presents
Night Owl AAC Webinar Series
Learn more about AAC—
Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Apps • Funding • Individualized Service Plans (ISPs) • Skills
and more
Each Wednesday in May, a Speech-Language Pathologist from the Institute on Disabilities will present a webinar on a different topic.

  • May 1    AAC Apps: Deep Dive and Demo
  • May 8    Finding and Funding AAC
  • May 15  Explore More Than Core
  • May 22  A Lifetime with AAC: Birth to School-Age
  • May 29  A Lifetime with AAC: School-Age to Adulthood

 

All webinars begin at 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time

 

COMPLETE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION
available on the Institute’s website

Click here to register: https://disabilities.temple.edu/night-owl-aac-webinars

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Family Theatre Night @ The Polluck Center
May 15 @ 5:30 pm

UCP Family Services and All In Theatre cordially invite families of all ages with disabilities to an evening of family fun at the theater! Please join us as we enjoy the final dress rehearsal of All In Theatre’s production of Aladdin Kids! This is a wonderful opportunity for your family to see kids with and without disabilities perform together and for you to learn about how your kids could join in! Lobby doors open at 5:30pm, and the show will begin at 6:00pm. There is no charge for this event, but donations are always welcome! Registration is required for this event.

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May
17
Fri
3rd Friday Night Party @ Swatara Township Building
May 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

3rd Friday Night Party

The 3rd Friday Night Party meets on the 3rd Friday Night of each month from 7-9pm at the Swatara Township Building, 599 Eisenhower Blvd, Harrisburg, PA 17111.

The cost is $2.00 per person to cover the cost of refreshments.

We have a variety of activities each month including Bingo, dances, games, sing alongs, and crafts.

Contact Sharon Immel 717-712-0991 for more information!

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May
18
Sat
Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community @ HACC's Harrisburg Campus
May 18 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
At UCP, every day is about taking steps that matter for individuals with disabilities. We hope you can join us and take steps in support of our mission. This May, take steps that matter again in support of UCP Central PA, and help UCP staff empower people of diverse abilities to live a meaningful life through innovative supports and services.

UCP Central PA’s mission is to empower people of diverse abilities to live a meaningful life through innovative support and services. Our values are: 1) Put the interests of people we support first; 2) Communicate with all stakeholders ; 3) Connect with each other through our shared commitment to the mission; 4) Seek innovative ways to create possibilities; 5) Inspire each other to lead, and 6) Foster collaboration and teamwork through trust, accountability, adaptability and respect.

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Exploring Together: Family Adventures for the Week of the Young Child @ Crosspoint United Methodist Church
May 18 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Join us for Exploring Together: Family Adventures for the Week of the Young Child on May 18th at CrossPoint United Methodist Church! Learn about childcare providers, community groups, and family events in your community! It is sure to be a day filled with fun! Can’t wait to see you there!
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Red Strikers Bowling Club @ ABC East Lanes
May 18 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Red Strikers Bowling Club

Saturdays- 11:30am-1pm

ABC East Lanes

1001 Eisenhower Blvd

Harrisburg, PA 17111

Includes 2 games of bowling and shoe rental (Bumpers & Ramps Available)

Who we are:

The Red Strikers Bowling Club has been going strong for more than 35 years. It was started by a group of parents looking for activities for their children with special needs. Many of the original members are still bowling each week. This club is run by volunteers, many who are family or friends of a bowler and show up 52 weeks a year to make sure everything runs smoothly.

The club bowls every Saturday at 12 noon. New members are always welcome and you only need to show up at ABC East Lanes between 11:30am-11:45am to join! The cost is $6.00 per week which includes 2 games and shoe rental. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at:

redstrikersbowlingclub@aol.com or click here to go to our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Redstrikersbowlingclub 

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Neurodivergent Adult Support Group (Autism, ADHD, ADD) @ Small Meeting Room, Lower Level, Fredricksen Library
May 18 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

 3 pm Small Meeting Room, Lower Level
This program is intended to give neurodiverse people opportunities to discuss relevant topics, share resources and think of ways to help each other. A project of the Neurodiverse Network (https://www.ndnet.org). 18+ adult.

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May
19
Sun
LoveTwo Bee Fit SUPERSTARS-Inclusive Cardio Drumming & Zumba @ South Hanover Township Building
May 19 @ 4:00 pm

LoveTwo Bee Fit SUPERSTARS

Inclusive Cardio Drumming and Zumba Class

1st & 3rd Sunday of each month @4pm

South Hanover Township Building

Patriot Way,

Hummelstown, PA 17036

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Night Owl AAC Webinar Series 5:00 pm
Night Owl AAC Webinar Series @ Zoom
May 1 @ 5:00 pm
TechOWL presents Night Owl AAC Webinar Series Learn more about AAC— Augmentative and Alternative CommunicationApps • Funding • Individualized Service Plans (ISPs) • Skills and more Each Wednesday in May, a Speech-Language Pathologist from the Institute on Disabilities will present[...]
The Princess Club-May 6:00 pm
The Princess Club-May @ ABC East Lanes
May 1 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Princess Club-May @ ABC East Lanes
The Princess Club May 1, 2024 – Bowling @ ABC East Lanes 1001 Eisenhower Blvd. Harrisburg, PA 17111 This club is designed for girls/women with special needs. The group will have activities such as art, crafts, pampering, etc. The group[...]
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Taking Control of Your Life: Participant Directed Services 10:00 am
Taking Control of Your Life: Participant Directed Services @ Zoom
May 3 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Taking Control of Your Life Learning Sessions Home & Community Based Services Friday, February 2, 10am-11:30pm Community Participation and Support & Supported Employment Friday, March 1, 10am-11:30am In Home & Community Support & Housing Transition & Tenancy Sustaining Services Friday,[...]
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Red Strikers Bowling Club 11:30 am
Red Strikers Bowling Club @ ABC East Lanes
May 4 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Red Strikers Bowling Club Saturdays- 11:30am-1pm ABC East Lanes 1001 Eisenhower Blvd Harrisburg, PA 17111 Includes 2 games of bowling and shoe rental (Bumpers & Ramps Available) Who we are: The Red Strikers Bowling Club has been going strong for[...]
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LoveTwo BeeFit SUPERSTARS Inclusive Cardio Drumming 4:00 pm
LoveTwo BeeFit SUPERSTARS Inclusive Cardio Drumming @ South Hanover Township Building
May 5 @ 4:00 pm
LoveTwo Bee Fit SUPERSTARS Inclusive Cardio Drumming and Zumba Class 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month @4pm South Hanover Township Building Patriot Way, Hummelstown, PA 17036
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Leading Change 12:00 pm
Leading Change @ Zoom
May 8 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Families to the Max: PA Statewide Family Network Virtual Family Training Series Join the Families to the MAX (F2MAX), PA’s Statewide Network, for trainings created for families! We’ll discuss special education topics such as Presuming Competence, Access to the General[...]
Night Owl AAC Webinar Series 5:00 pm
Night Owl AAC Webinar Series @ Zoom
May 8 @ 5:00 pm
TechOWL presents Night Owl AAC Webinar Series Learn more about AAC— Augmentative and Alternative CommunicationApps • Funding • Individualized Service Plans (ISPs) • Skills and more Each Wednesday in May, a Speech-Language Pathologist from the Institute on Disabilities will present[...]
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Leading Change 7:00 pm
Leading Change @ Zoom
May 9 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Families to the Max: PA Statewide Family Network Virtual Family Training Series Join the Families to the MAX (F2MAX), PA’s Statewide Network, for trainings created for families! We’ll discuss special education topics such as Presuming Competence, Access to the General[...]
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Red Strikers Bowling Club 11:30 am
Red Strikers Bowling Club @ ABC East Lanes
May 11 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Red Strikers Bowling Club Saturdays- 11:30am-1pm ABC East Lanes 1001 Eisenhower Blvd Harrisburg, PA 17111 Includes 2 games of bowling and shoe rental (Bumpers & Ramps Available) Who we are: The Red Strikers Bowling Club has been going strong for[...]
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ESL Conversation Circle 7:00 pm
ESL Conversation Circle @ Community Room, Lower Level, Fredricksen Library
May 13 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
7 pm in the Community Room, Lower Level Adult English language learners can practice conversational English in a safe and welcoming environment. The one-hour weekly sessions will be held from 7 pm – 8 pm and are led by a[...]
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Hospice and Palliative Care 101 10:00 am
Hospice and Palliative Care 101 @ Fredricksen Library
May 14 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Join gerontologist Glen Dunbar in this informative workshop helping you to prepare for care options, advanced health care directives, and why it is smart to make plans for serious illness even if you intend to live forever. The presenter has[...]
Crafting & Board Game Night 6:00 pm
Crafting & Board Game Night @ Camp Hill Giant Community Room
May 14 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Crafting & Board Game Night Presented by: The Neurodiverse Network 2nd Tuesday of every month 6p-8p Camp Hill Giant Community Room (upstairs) Join the Neurodiverse Network for our monthly adult game and craft night in the community room at the[...]
Nurturing Seeds to Grow Strong Families 6:00 pm
Nurturing Seeds to Grow Strong Families @ Zoom
May 14 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Nurturing Seeds to Grow Strong Families Spring 2024 Virtual Parent Cafe Series March 21,  6p-8p April 26,  12p-2p May 14,  6p-8p Parent to Parent of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning invites you to join the[...]
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Night Owl AAC Webinar Series 5:00 pm
Night Owl AAC Webinar Series @ Zoom
May 15 @ 5:00 pm
TechOWL presents Night Owl AAC Webinar Series Learn more about AAC— Augmentative and Alternative CommunicationApps • Funding • Individualized Service Plans (ISPs) • Skills and more Each Wednesday in May, a Speech-Language Pathologist from the Institute on Disabilities will present[...]
Family Theatre Night 5:30 pm
Family Theatre Night @ The Polluck Center
May 15 @ 5:30 pm
UCP Family Services and All In Theatre cordially invite families of all ages with disabilities to an evening of family fun at the theater! Please join us as we enjoy the final dress rehearsal of All In Theatre’s production of[...]
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3rd Friday Night Party 7:00 pm
3rd Friday Night Party @ Swatara Township Building
May 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
3rd Friday Night Party The 3rd Friday Night Party meets on the 3rd Friday Night of each month from 7-9pm at the Swatara Township Building, 599 Eisenhower Blvd, Harrisburg, PA 17111. The cost is $2.00 per person to cover the[...]
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Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community 9:00 am
Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community @ HACC's Harrisburg Campus
May 18 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
At UCP, every day is about taking steps that matter for individuals with disabilities. We hope you can join us and take steps in support of our mission. This May, take steps that matter again in support of UCP Central[...]
Exploring Together: Family Adventures for the Week of the Young Child 10:00 am
Exploring Together: Family Adventures for the Week of the Young Child @ Crosspoint United Methodist Church
May 18 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Join us for Exploring Together: Family Adventures for the Week of the Young Child on May 18th at CrossPoint United Methodist Church! Learn about childcare providers, community groups, and family events in your community! It is sure to be a[...]
Red Strikers Bowling Club 11:30 am
Red Strikers Bowling Club @ ABC East Lanes
May 18 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Red Strikers Bowling Club Saturdays- 11:30am-1pm ABC East Lanes 1001 Eisenhower Blvd Harrisburg, PA 17111 Includes 2 games of bowling and shoe rental (Bumpers & Ramps Available) Who we are: The Red Strikers Bowling Club has been going strong for[...]
Neurodivergent Adult Support Group (Autism, ADHD, ADD) 3:00 pm
Neurodivergent Adult Support Group (Autism, ADHD, ADD) @ Small Meeting Room, Lower Level, Fredricksen Library
May 18 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
 3 pm Small Meeting Room, Lower Level This program is intended to give neurodiverse people opportunities to discuss relevant topics, share resources and think of ways to help each other. A project of the Neurodiverse Network (https://www.ndnet.org). 18+ adult.
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LoveTwo Bee Fit SUPERSTARS-Inclusive Cardio Drumming & Zumba 4:00 pm
LoveTwo Bee Fit SUPERSTARS-Inclusive Cardio Drumming & Zumba @ South Hanover Township Building
May 19 @ 4:00 pm
LoveTwo Bee Fit SUPERSTARS Inclusive Cardio Drumming and Zumba Class 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month @4pm South Hanover Township Building Patriot Way, Hummelstown, PA 17036
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ESL Conversation Circle 7:00 pm
ESL Conversation Circle @ Community Room, Lower Level, Fredricksen Library
May 20 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
7 pm in the Community Room, Lower Level Adult English language learners can practice conversational English in a safe and welcoming environment. The one-hour weekly sessions will be held from 7 pm – 8 pm and are led by a[...]
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Gap Adaptive-No Limits Clinics, Glen Mills, PA 5:30 pm
Gap Adaptive-No Limits Clinics, Glen Mills, PA @ Golf Course at Glen Mills
May 21 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Gap Adaptive- No Limits Clinics Golf Course at Glen Mills 221 Glen Mills Rd., Glen Mills, Pa. May 21, 2024 | 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm GAP’s No Limit Clinics are designed to provide an inclusive space for golfers with[...]
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Night Owl AAC Webinar Series 5:00 pm
Night Owl AAC Webinar Series @ Zoom
May 22 @ 5:00 pm
TechOWL presents Night Owl AAC Webinar Series Learn more about AAC— Augmentative and Alternative CommunicationApps • Funding • Individualized Service Plans (ISPs) • Skills and more Each Wednesday in May, a Speech-Language Pathologist from the Institute on Disabilities will present[...]
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Lifting Family Voices Through Storytelling 8:30 am
Lifting Family Voices Through Storytelling @ PaTTAN Harrisburg
May 23 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Lifting Family Voices Through Storytelling May 23, 2024 8:30AM-4:00PM PaTTAN Harrisburg 6340 Flank Dr, Harrisburg, PA 17112 This workshop will focus on developing your family story to make an impact. The workshop is designed for pregnant and parenting families of[...]
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Gap Adaptive- No Limits Clinics – Wrightsville, PA 4:00 pm
Gap Adaptive- No Limits Clinics – Wrightsville, PA @ Cool Creek Golf Club
May 24 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Gap Adaptive- No Limits Clinics Cool Creek Golf Club 300 Cool Creek Rd., Wrightsville, Pa. May 24, 2024 | 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm GAP’s No Limit Clinics are designed to provide an inclusive space for golfers with disabilities, fostering[...]
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Red Strikers Bowling Club 11:30 am
Red Strikers Bowling Club @ ABC East Lanes
May 25 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Red Strikers Bowling Club Saturdays- 11:30am-1pm ABC East Lanes 1001 Eisenhower Blvd Harrisburg, PA 17111 Includes 2 games of bowling and shoe rental (Bumpers & Ramps Available) Who we are: The Red Strikers Bowling Club has been going strong for[...]
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Mobile Food Pantry 12:00 pm
Mobile Food Pantry @ Trinity United Methodist Church
May 28 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Mobile Food Pantry @ Trinity United Methodist Church
CPARC Parent Group Meet-Up 6:00 pm
CPARC Parent Group Meet-Up @ Langan Financial Group
May 28 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
An ongoing monthly meet-up (except for November and December) for parents of children (child or adult-aged) with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Come sit down with other parents in a safe space for informal support and understanding.  Parents can come and[...]
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Night Owl AAC Webinar Series 5:00 pm
Night Owl AAC Webinar Series @ Zoom
May 29 @ 5:00 pm
TechOWL presents Night Owl AAC Webinar Series Learn more about AAC— Augmentative and Alternative CommunicationApps • Funding • Individualized Service Plans (ISPs) • Skills and more Each Wednesday in May, a Speech-Language Pathologist from the Institute on Disabilities will present[...]
Talking About Sexuality: A Training for Parents of Children with Disabilities 6:00 pm
Talking About Sexuality: A Training for Parents of Children with Disabilities @ Zoom
May 29 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Talking About Sexuality: A Training for Parents of Children with Developmental Disabilities May 29, 2024 6pm-8pm This is free training for parents of children with developmental disabilities. Join us to enhance skills and knowledge including relevant sexual health information, barriers[...]
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