Hanover’s Top 5 Weekend Events (January 30 - February 1)

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I’ve been struggling to write lately.
I have a lot to say, but I can’t find the words.

I wanted this space to stay positive.
I wanted to focus on the good.

But lately, that feels impossible.

Where is the good right now?
Renee Nicole Good, a wife, mother, and poet, is dead.
She was shot and killed by ICE on the streets of Minneapolis.

Where are the helpers?
Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse for veterans, is also dead.
He was a helper through and through.
He was shot and killed by ICE on the streets of Minneapolis.

If I’m honest, I don’t know where to go from here.

Everything feels heavy and wrong.
And it’s too much for one person to carry alone.

So if you can’t, that’s okay.
Take breaks.
Step away from the internet.
Rest your mind, body, and soul.

When you reach a point where you can’t carry it on your own, community can become a stabilizer. Lean on it. Asking for help is one of the most mature things you can do. And when you’re able, make a mental note to be that stabilizer for someone else.

Third places matter now more than ever.
The spaces where you are not producing, buying, or performing.

Just showing up.
Being seen.
Belonging.

This weekend’s picks are all about that.

Shared learning.
Shared laughter.
Shared music.

And remember, community works best when you give as much as you receive.

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Andy Smith celebrated his birthday this week on January 27.

Andy has supported Heart of Hanover since the very first offer and was the first subscriber to hit three referrals. Recently, he invited me to a brainstorming session with fellow creative business owners and artists to talk seriously about revitalizing Hanover’s creative community.

Lots of strong ideas. Real momentum.
And yes, the luncheon food absolutely delivered.

Thanks for showing up early, often, and with intention, Andy.

Darlene · Brian · Holly · Andy

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Right now, Heart of Hanover’s next big project is about to begin. I’m building a centralized community events calendar. That means a new WordPress site, premium events plugins, hosting costs, and a lot of late nights relearning a platform I haven’t touched in over a decade.

I currently use an embedded Google calendar to show upcoming events, but it isn’t the easiest tool to use. The new community calendar will be sorted into categories and include pictures, have lots of amazing features like This calendar will make it easier for neighbors to find events, easier for organizations to promote them, and easier for all of us to show up.

If this newsletter has helped you feel more connected, more informed, or more rooted here, I would love your help funding what comes next.

If Heart of Hanover has helped you find a new favorite spot or feel a little more at home here, I would be honored if you joined them.

Here are the best of the best. Full event details are listed chronologically below.

🧡 Small Business Support Group
A low-stakes third place for business owners who need peers, not pitches.
💛 Elvis Tribute featuring Victor Trevino
Big vocals, classic hits, and the shared joy of live performance.
💚 Church of Satire Comedy Showcase
Four strong sets, zero fluff, and a much-needed laugh reset.
💙 CASH ONLY: A Tribute to Johnny Cash
Raise a glass to timeless music and collective nostalgia.
💜 Holocaust Education Workshop: The U.S. and the Holocaust
Community learning that replaces ignorance with understanding.

📍 The Serpent’s Key, 28 Carlisle Street, Hanover
🗓 Friday, January 31 | 🕕 6 PM – 7:30 PM
💵 Free

Running a business can feel isolating, especially in a small town. This monthly gathering is a low-pressure space to talk honestly about the ups and downs, swap ideas, ask questions, and connect with people who get it.

Come as you are. Snacks provided. Vibes encouraged. This group meets every final Friday of the month and welcomes both online and brick-and-mortar business owners.

📍 Eichelberger Performing Arts Center, 195 Stock St., Suite 200, Hanover
🗓 Saturday, January 31 | 🕒 3 PM – 6 PM
🎟 $42–$75 | Buy Tickets Online

Victor Trevino Jr. brings the energy, swagger, and heart of Elvis to the Eichelberger stage. This is a full-bodied tribute focused on recreating what it actually felt like to see Elvis live.

Big vocals, classic hits, and a crowd that knows every word.

📍 Church of Satire Comedy Club, 106 Broadway, Hanover
🗓 Saturday, January 31 | 🕗 8 PM – 9:30 PM
🎟 $20 | 21+ BYOB | Buy Tickets Online

Four comedians. No filler. Strong sets only.

This showcase features John Dayton, Kurt Ryan, Jay Banks, and Nancy Burkett. Sharp observations, big laughs, and the kind of night where you forget your phone exists. Doors at 7:30 PM. Laugh therapy starts promptly at 8.

📍 Bourbon Mill, 4797 York Road, New Oxford
🗓 Sunday, February 1 | 🕐 1 PM – 4 PM

February is Johnny Cash’s birthday month, and Bourbon Mill is marking it right. CASH ONLY delivers the grit, soul, and storytelling that made the Man in Black timeless.

Expect all the classics. Raise a glass. Sing along. Reservations recommended. Call 717-624-8987.

📍 YWCA Hanover, 23 W Chestnut Street, Hanover
🗓 Sunday, February 1 | 🕕 6 PM – 9 PM
💵 Free | Registration Required | Register Here

This free educational workshop is part of YWCA Hanover’s Holocaust Education Series and focuses on confronting ignorance with knowledge.

Led by Deb Smith and Rachel Singer, the evening centers learning, reflection, and shared responsibility. Heavy topic. Important space. Exactly the kind of third place that strengthens a community.

These are just a handful of what’s happening around town.
👉 View the Full Calendar

I’m not discounting the suffering of the past month. It’s real, and it matters.

But I want to remind us of one thing: nothing is permanent. Not the darkness. Not the fear. Not even this moment.

Life moves in cycles. The ebb and the flow keep going, whether we notice or not.

The question is this: will you be carried along by it, or will you step up and help shape what comes next?

XoXo,
Megan

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