Fall is coming, so are the festivals!

Why can’t we be friends? Why can’t we be friends….You’ve heard that song before, right? Come hear it live by the original band War. They will be performing this year at the Kipona Celebration, happening all Labor Day weekend at the banks of the beautiful Susquehanna River! Loads of entertainment, activities and family fun for all, offered FREE! Here’s what you can expect:

ArtFest – featuring over 150 Artist and Craftspersons

Activities, rides, and performances for children and families.

Live music and entertainment

Food and Beverage Vendors

The Dick Reese Canoe Classic Race

Capital City Bassmasters – Bass Classic

Giant’s Pennsylvania Chili Cook-Off

The Harrisburg Youth “Street Soccer” Tournament

The 13th Annual Gathering of the People (a traditional Indian Pow Wow) on City Island

Funtastic Footbag Competition

Gala Fireworks Display

And much, much more.

Get out your GPS’s and head outdoors! Looking for a great way to get outdoors with the family or friends, and not have to spend a dime? Geocaching is the 21st Century’s answer to “treasure hunting,” that all ages have been enjoying for a couple of years now. It’s even enjoyed in countries all over the world.

Watch the video to find out what geocaching is and how to do it!

Get started with these geocaches located near Sunpointe Town homes.

Share your stories about geocaching by commenting!

Today is National Dog Day!  This day was created by the National Dog Day Foundation in order to honor dogs, and to rescue dogs from homelessness and abuse.

Dogs are mans best friend and these animals offer love, companionship, and joy. They are so important to our world. There are dogs for the blind, watchdogs, dogs for the sick and police dogs.  

Here at Sunpointe Townhomes pets are welcome (restrictions apply). We offer warm, pet-friendly environment with pet areas! Check out our Pet Policy…

Pet Policy

*Cats: $200 one-time non-refundable pet fee and $15 a month pet rent

Dogs: small (under 39 lbs) – $300 one time non-refundable pet fee and $25

A month pet rent/ or large over 39 lbs.) – $400 one-time non-refundable Pet fee and $35 a month pet rent. 

If you want to adopt a pet today check out The Humane Society of Harrisburg, Molly Place Rescue Pet Adoption Center, or Angel Pet Services all near Sunpointe Townhomes.

Your Turn: What will you do in honor of National Dog Day?

The Free to Breathe® 5K Run/Walk in Harrisburg, PA takes place on Saturday, Aug. 28.

The purpose of this event is to raise awarness and support for lung cancer. Advocates, survivors, and anyone in the community are encouraged to participate. 

All proceeds from this event will benefit the Pennsylvania Lung Cancer Partnership’s research, education and awareness programs.

Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and the actual Run/Walk starts at 9:30am.�
You can register online and fees for adults are $30 and for kids (17 and younger) the fee is $20.

Your Turn: Are you going to participate in the Free to Breathe Walk this year?

Carousel Pavilion
City Island
Harrisburg, PA 17101

Thank our Facebook Fan Larri-Ann for this post! I asked our fans what was their favorite restaurant in Harrisburg and Larri-Ann suggested McGraths Pub.  She had this to say about the pub…

Great Food…great atmosphere and good service! Not a super huge place, but a nice place to have a good time with friends.

McGraths came to Harrisburg nearly eight years ago. This pub is a favorite among locals and give a great option for sitting down, relaxing, grabbing a bite, and a brew.

The best part about McGraths is it’s less then 15 minutes from Sunpointe Townhomes!  Check out their Menu.

Every Monday night, you can enjoy Open Mic Nite at 9pm featuring Raczar. Join-in on the fun or sit back and listen to some  amazing talent from your neighbors.   

Happy Hour is Monday thru Friday from 5pm to 7pm. Half off ALL DRAFT BEERS, half off certain food selections and $1 off all bottled beers and liquor.

Your Turn: Have you tried McGraths pub? Tell me about your experience…

McGrath’s Pub and Restaurant
202 Locust Street
Harrisburg , PA 17101
(717) 232-9914

Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri 11:30am – 2am / Sat 12pm – 2am

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Living in Harrisburg gives residents very easy access to Hersheypark. If you love roller coasters and water rides, season passes for the park are now on sale through the end of September. Check out the different options.  

2011 Hersheypark Season Pass ($122 for ages 3 and older) – Unlimited visits to Hersheypark during regular season, plus free admission to Springtime in the Park, Hersheypark in the Dark and Hersheypark Christmas Candylane.

Hersheypark PLUS Pass ($210 for ages 3 and older) – Park admission to the remainder of the 2010 season, Hersheypark in the Dark 2010, Hersheypark Christmas Candylane 2010, plus all the seasons of 2011.

Gold Pass ($164 for ages 3 and older) – Access to both Hersheypark and Dutch Wonderland for the 2011 season.

Season pass holders also get these great benefits:

• Free parking for Hersheypark regular operating season and seasonal celebrations
• Unlimited visits to ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park
• A complimentary subscription to the Season Pass Newsletter
• A complimentary 2011 Hersheypark Season Pass Value Book of coupons
• A coupon for $10 off a full one-day admission rate at Dutch Wonderland family entertainment complex in Lancaster
• A 15 percent discount on select food and merchandise at both parks
• $1 off each round of Wonderland Mini-Golf at Dutch Wonderland

Your Turn: What do you love the most about Hersheypark?

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A new and exciting art exhibit has just made its way into town. The Titanic Artifact exhibit is at the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts starting today throught Sept. 5 from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition features 150 legendary artifacts, none of which have been seen in Harrisburg before, and 11 of which have never been seen anywhere before; dramatic recreations of First-Class and Third-Class cabins; the famous iceberg wall; and authentic personal items recovered after 80 years on the ocean floor.

Exhibit-goers will feel like they are in 1912. They will get a boarding pass of an actual Titanic passenger upon entrance of the exhibit.

Check out the promo for the exhibit…

Adult tickets are $20. 75 and children, students, and seniors are $17.75.

Your Turn: Are you going to check out the Titanic Exhibit while it’s showing in Harrisburg?

If you are looking for something fun to do around town this weekend, you should check out the goofy-tale of the Princess and the Pea at Gamut Theatre in Harrisburg.

The play runs through August 21 and you can see a show every Saturday at 1pm and Wednesday and Thursday at 10:15 am.

Seeing a classic childrens tale will always bring a smile to anyones face. If you haven’t heard of the princess and the pea check out the synopsis of the play… 

It was a dark and stormy night… when a knock was heard on the castle door! The beautiful stranger that appears claims to be a princess, but is she? A crafty queen, a good-hearted king, a love-sick prince, and a bumbling court foole put her through a series of tests to see if she really is who she claims to be. And it all comes down to a single pea! This delightful and goofy fairy tale is sure to “appease” everyone!

Tickets are $7 for individually, $6 for groups 20-49, or $5 for groups 50 or more.

Gamut Theatre
605 Strawberry Square, Harrisburg, PA 17101
Harrisburg, PA 17101

The Hershey Theatre is presenting classic films this summer and next week they are showing “Easy Rider.”

You can watch the iconic ’60’s movie on Sunday, August 15 at 2:00 PM.

Easy Rider stars Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper,  two bikers travelling from Los Angeles to New Orleans in search of America.

This is an incredible snapshot of America in the late 1960s.

Tickets for the show are $7.00 each or six-packs of tickets for $30.

Your Turn: What is your favorite classic film?

Men now have a bigger and better place to rent or buy a tux for that special occasion. Yesterday, Aug. 4, Men’s Wearhouse opened a new store at Capital City Mall in Lower Allen Township, Cumberland County.

The new store is 4,543-square-feet and it’s in the JCPenney wing between Justice and CJ Banks. 

This store will  offer wardrobe consultations, on-site tailoring, tuxedo rental, formalwear, accessories, sport coats and active wear.

If you have no need for men’s formal wear check out the other recently opened stores in Capital City Mall like Crazy 8, Strawberry and Clearwire.

Your Turn: Have you visited the new Men’s Wearhouse? What did you think of it?

Image Courtesy of Matthew.Hickey