Sara Bozich

Weekend roundup 11/5

Brr - and into the chilly holiday season we go! This weekend, I'm helping out at the MMA Pennsylvania Fighting Championships fight and then attending the wedding of one of my favorite people on Saturday. Sunday, it's freelance work and relaxing and hopefully some QT with the fiance before he departs for a week in the Ohio wilderness.

Still plenty to do this weekend and beyond as we gear up for the holidays. Here's the word:

Scott's Grille - now closed

It is with a heavy heart that I write to confirm that Scott's Grille - true to various rumors, tweets and updates this weekend - has shut its doors for good.

My friends and I enjoyed Scott's for years - as had much of the Harrisburg area - for dinner, happy hour and late night dancing. I have fond memories of chef's tables, countless happy hours, Friday raw bar, Pepka, DJ Ray Rossi, DJ Scottie, Halloween parties, Strawberry-basil martinis - I could go on.

Instead, please enjoy a slideshow of some photos from my personal collection of Scott's Grille throughout the years. Scot G of MODE, no doubt has the most comprehensive photography collection from the years of Scott's - hopefully he'll be able to share those as well.

Click through for the first "Word of Mouth" from Scott's opening in 2002.

Weekend roundup 10/29

Halloween is upon us! Get into the ghoulish groove with a host of Halloween themed activities all across the area. Check my Halloween Happenings post, as well as tomorrow's column, for more details on where to find the spooktacular "to dos" no matter what you're in the mood for.

My weekend is billed for relaxation, some catching up with girlfriends and some down time. All the details on your non-Halloween event suggestions are after the jump. For Halloween Happenings, click here.

Holiday volunteer opportunity

The Salvation Army of Harrisburg is seeking volunteers for its annual Christmas Kettle Campaign.

Volunteers are needed to stand at the organization's iconic red kettles outside of 33 locations around the Harrisburg area to raise money for needy families this holiday season.

If you have time to give this season, e-mail or call (717-233-6755) the Salvation Army. Grab a few friends and ring a bell for charity. Churches, businesses, clubs, organizations and scouting troops are encouraged to schedule a group of volunteers for a day or more. 

Win a year's worth of pizza

Papa John's of Central Pennsylvania is hosting a sweepstakes - Pass the Pie Central PA - for a chance to win a year's worth of Papa John's pizza. The contest is unique because you're not competing nationally - but locally. The contest is open exclusively to residents of Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon and York counties.

Simple visit here to enter, share with friends and to receive BOGO offer.

Also, you can follow the local Papa John's via Twitter, or order pies online here.

Weekend roundup 10/22

Another busy weekend is ahead of me - and I'm not even hitting any of the many Halloween Happenings this weekend. I've got the final of this season's bachelorette parties - we're choosing to dine at Garrason's and then hit up Hollywood Casino. I also have a book signing at The Hershey Lodge Saturday morning - stop out and say hello and pick up a copy of my Hershey travel guide - it'll make a great Christmas gift for the chocolate lover on your list.

The list of events is long this weekend. All the action starts after the jump:

Pink Party at Level 2 Oct. 21

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and you can do your part simply by visiting Level 2 for the PINK PARTY this Wednesday, Oct. 21. Doors open at 4 p.m.; event starts at 7 p.m.

Enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres from 7-9 p.m. and a complimentary glass of Nuvo. Cruise Control performs from 7-10 p.m. A silent auction will be held throughout the night.

Tickets are $25 and can be purchased in advance or at the door. Proceeds from ticket sales and the silent auction all go to benefit Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.

Weekend roundup 10/16

... The Better Late than Never Edition.

With snow potentially in the forecast for this weekend, I'm planning to stick close to home. Unfortunately, my plans - which included the first night of Hersheypark in the Dark - were canceled due to inclement weather. I'm bunkering down to catch up on Tivo and maybe do some shopping tomorrow. However, don't let the weather deter you. Let's get right down to it.

Halloween Happenings 2009

**UPDATED** Now with more Halloween events!

Halloween is extra special delicious this year, not just because I'm going to not one, but two Halloween parties that require special attire. It's special because Halloween falls on a Saturday. Unlike our other major holidays, which suck up not just a night or a weekend, but for weeks or even a "season," Halloween is pretty much a one-shot deal. Not that that stops anyone - just sayin'. But this year, there's the chance for authenticity.

And I don't really know how you're going to choose your "authentic" Halloween activity. There are just too many options.

Grab your calendar and make your selections. All the goodies are after the jump.

Harrisburg-Hershey Photo Contest

The Harrisburg-Hershey Visitors Bureau has launched its "Snapshots Hotshots" photo contest. Photographers of all skill levels are encouraged to participate in the contest, which can land your photo in the 2010 Visitors Guide.

The grand prize winner will receive a "Luxury Getaway Package" to Felicita Garden Spa & Resort, which is enough for me to try to enter. 

All of the details are available online here.

The deadline to entire is Saturday, Oct. 31.