Social events in Bellevue Park run the gamut from holiday celebrations to food swaps, yoga classes and war games. Many of these events take place in the Bellevue Park Community Building. Any member of the Bellevue Park Association can hold a social event in the Community Building, provided that the event is open to all members of the Bellevue Park Association. See below for more information.
You can see what’s happening at the Community Building by checking the calendar, below.
Set in the heart of Bellevue Park surrounded by mature trees, the Bellevue Park Community Building, which is located at 143 Briarcliff Road, is also available for rent by private parties of up to 70 people. Renters can enjoy the use of a fully equipped kitchen, one large room, and one smaller room (as well as a bathroom). There are 6 to 7 off-street parking spaces at the community building as well as parking along nearby Oakwood Road. Renters are permitted to use the adjacent grounds for outdoor activities, provided that guests observe the building rules.
The rental fee for a member of the Bellevue Park Association in good standing is $150.00 per day plus a $100.00 refundable security deposit.
Non-members of the Bellevue Park Association can also rent the Community Building, as long as the rental is sponsored by a member in good standing. For non-members with a sponsor, the rental fee is $200.00 per day plus a refundable security deposit of $125.00.
The contact person for all building events and rentals is Dennis Kauffman, who can be contacted by e-mail at dennis.kauffman@gmail.com. Please note that separate checks are required for the rental fee and the security deposit. You can print out and complete the Rental Agreement, or fill out this form.
Bellevue Park Association policy on political and non-political events including public officials
Any resident in good standing may rent, or be a sponsor for a rental of, the building for a political event for a specific candidate. This would include “meet and greet” events and speeches.
Any resident in good standing may sponsor a “candidates’ night,” if all candidates for an office are invited and reasonable efforts to obtain their presence have been made. No rental fee would be charged.
Any resident in good standing may sponsor a “town hall” meeting with an incumbent public official. No rental fee would be charged. However, if such meeting occurs within 90 days prior to a contested election in which the official is a candidate, it will be deemed a political event and a rental fee will be charged.
2024 Social Events
Event Name | Date and Location | Contact |
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Soup Night | Saturday, Feb. 3 - 6:00 PM Community Building |
Elizabeth Johnson, Jane Thompson |
Happy Hour | Friday, Mar. 15: 6 PM Host: Bob & Carol Schroeder 2301 Bellevue Road |
Julie Alpert |
Happy Hour | Friday, April 12: 6 PM Host: Jason & Nicole Forney 214 Vineyard Road |
Julie Alpert |
Happy Hour | Friday, May 17: 6 PM Host: Kendra & Pete Truefahnestock 107 Hillside Rd. |
Julie Alpert |
Happy Hour | Friday, June 14: 6 PM Host: Julie & Bob Alpert 2217 Southfield Rd |
Julie Alpert |
Sillybration | Thursday, July 4: 7:30 AM - 8 PM various locations |
Social Committee |
Happy Hour | Friday, July 19: 6 PM Host: Carol & Bob Schroeder (Pool Party) 2301 Bellevue Road |
Julie Alpert |
Happy Hour | Friday, August 23: 6 PM Host: Jessie Smith & John Battista 2305 Bellevue Road |
Julie Alpert |
Happy Hour | Friday, Oct 18: 6 PM Host: Hilary & Jared Dozier 2101 Bellevue Road (Breeze Hill) |
Julie Alpert |
Happy Hour | Friday, Nov 15: 6 PM Host: Susanne Haas 2200 Bellevue Road |
Julie Alpert |
Recurring Events
Note that times and days may change. Please contact the appropriate person for any changes.
Event Name | Day and Time | Where | Contact | Notes |
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Yoga | Mondays 4:30 PM; Wednesdays 4:30 PM | Community Building | Mary Caufield | $10 drop-in fee |
Bridge Club | First and Third Tuesdays 7 PM | Community Building | Kathy Bard 238-0004 | |
War Gamers | Mondays 7:30 PM | Community Building | Jack Krill 717-234-9796 |
Re-fighting historical battles and campaigns using military and naval miniatures. |
Morning Walks | Daily 8 AM | Bellevue Road - between ponds | Carol Lopus | Brisk hour-long walks with neighbors |
Knitting Group | 2nd and 4th Thursdays | Community Building | Nancy Graham |
Food Swaps
All Food Swaps are held at the Community Building and run from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
Date | Theme | Notes |
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June 12 | Full Bloom | |
Sept 11 | Harvest | |
Dec 11 | Cookie Exchange |
Committee Meetings
Event Name | Day and Time | Where | Notes |
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Bellevue Park Board Meeting | Second Tuesday 7 PM | Community Building | |
Safety & Security Committee Meeting | First Monday - 7 PM | Community Building | Will regularly also have people from Harrisburg Police or city government in attendance. |