Stuff to do this week

Wednesday … Postcard collecting will be the topic during the meeting of Lower Paxton Historical Society at the township Municipal Center, 425 Prince Street, 7 pm.

Dauphin County Judge Joseph Kleinfelter (pictured) will be the main speaker, presenting an overview of the hobby and how to begin a collection.

Also, Dane Maryott will display postcards of early Linglestown and talk about his plans to include them in a publication for the township’s 250th anniversary.

For more info, send an e-mail to Jay Purdy.

Thursday … Lower Paxton AARP will meet at Colonial Park United Church of Christ, 5000 Devonshire Road, “Munch with the Bunch” at noon (bring you own lunch), meeting at 1 pm. Mick Cockran will entertain on the keyboard to the theme of “Count Your Blessings.”

Thursday … St. Thomas Roasters coffee house in Linglestown is hosting a beer tasting event with Harrisburg-based Troegs Brewing Company to unveil a brewskie called Scratch #15 – Double Espresso Oatmeal Stout that has coffee beans roasted by Java Geof as a key ingredient, 6:30–8 pm.

STR Double Espresso is a one time deal, so don't miss out!

*** UPCOMING EVENT ***

Sunday, Dec. 7 … Christmas tree lighting at the square in the historic village of Linglestown sponsored by Linglestown Fire Company – open house at village merchants from 4–7 pm, tree lighting at 6 pm, hot chocolate and cookies at firehouse after the lighting.