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¯Mifflin County PASR meeting — noon, Nov. 17, Body and Soul Community Center, Strodes Mills. Program: annual bazaar. RSVP: Pat Bell at (717) 543-5219.
¯Soup sale — ready at 11 a.m., Nov. 18, Milroy Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Main St. Varieties: vegetable beef, chicken noodle and ham bean. Orders: (717) 667-6530 by evening of Nov. 17.
¯Community Thanksgiving meal and service — 5 p.m., Nov. 19, The Salvation Army, 9 S. Dorcas St., Lewistown. Free meal open to the community. To register, call (717) 248-8338 by Nov. 17.
¯Free Thanksgiving Day meal –11 a.m.-2 p.m., Nov. 23, New Life Church, 101 N. Beech St., Burnham. Meal is open to the community. Take-out meals are available. Deliveries are offered in the Mifflin County area only for shut-ins. Reservations for deliveries must be made by Nov. 20. To reserve, call (717) 242-1481.
¯Centers in Motion bus trip –Reservations and payment deadline is Nov. 22 for the Mifflin-Juniata Area Agency on Aging’s Centers in Motion trip to see “Guess Who’s Coming to Christmas,” at Rainbow’s Comedy Playhouse on Dec. 11. More information: Randi Warner, (717) 242-0315, ext. 127.
¯Free Thanksgiving Day meal — 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Nov. 23, Beaver Lutheran Church, located along U.S. 522, between Beaver Springs and Beavertown. Take-out meals are available. Delivery and transportation to the church is available to residents of the West Snyder County area. Reservations are appreciated for large groups. Call (570) 658-2001 to arrange transportation or make reservations. Office hours are from 9 a.m.-noon, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
¯Kiwanis Club annual pancake breakfast and Christmas parade — breakfast runs 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Dec. 2, First United Methodist Church, Third and Dorcas streets. The breakfast includes sausage and all-you-can-eat pancakes. Tickets are $6 for adults, $2 for children and can be purchased from Kiwanis members or at the door. The Christmas parade begins at 1 p.m., Chestnut and Dorcas streets. Those interested in participating can obtain an application at the Chamber of Commerce. Applications should be submitted to: Lewistown Kiwanis Club, P.O. Box 344, Lewistown, PA 17044 by Nov. 27. Rain date for Christmas parade is 1 p.m., Dec. 3. For more information call (717) 248-6713 or ( (717) 953-4122.
¯LulaRoe Bingo — 3:30 p.m., Nov. 25, East Waterford Fire Company. Doors open at 2:30 p.m., bingo starts at 3:30. Prizes are LulaRoe items. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Proceeds benefit the fire company. For more information, call (717) 40-5370 or (717) 497-3872.
¯ Centers in Motion bus trip to Hershey’s Sweet Lights — reservations and $15 donation due Nov. 29 for Dec. 5 trip. Leaving Mifflin County at 4 p.m., Juniata County, 4:15 p.m.; estimated arrival back, 9:15-9:30 p.m. Dinner at Walnut Grove Smorgasbord not included in price. Contact: Randi Warner, (717) 242-0315 ext. 127, or rwarner@mjaaa.com.
¯Special Kids Network gathering — 5-8 p.m., Nov. 30, Journey Christian Church, 10110 William Penn Highway, Thompsontown. Community conversation about children and youth with special health care needs, including emergency preparedness, life-saving skills, highway and traffic safety, first aid and emergency medical services. Refreshments will be served. RSVP by Nov. 27: Grace Egun, (814) 270-5600 or gegun@paelkshomeservice.org.
¯Centers in Motion Christmas activities –9 a.m., Dec. 7, at the Milroy firehouse. Cookies, punch, optional craft, turkey dinner at 11:45 a.m., Christmas music. Donation: $10; reservations and payment due Nov. 20. Contact: Randi Warner at (717) 242-0315, ext. 127, or email rwarner@mjaaa.com.
Thursday, Nov. 16
¯Chief Logan High School Class of 1966 lunch — 11 a.m., Burnham OIP. Class members, spouses and guests are welcome.
¯Kish Class of 1961 lunch — 11 a.m., Sal-Lee’s Dream, Strodes Mills.
¯Turkey dinner and bazaar — 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. until gone, Highland United Presbyterian Church, 11 Church Road, Newport. Traditional turkey dinner and all the trimmings. Cost is $13 for adults; $7 for children ages 5 to 12. Take-out adult meals will be available.
¯Chief Logan High School Class of 1958 lunch — noon, J.P. Edward’s, Burnham.
¯Chief Logan High School Class of 1960 lunch — noon, Bel-Vue Inn, Reedsville.
¯Lewistown High School Class of 1957 ladies luncheon –noon, J.P.
Edwards, S. Logan
Boulevard, Burnham.
¯Clothing and shoe donations — noon-3 p.m., Evangel Baptist Church, 375 W. Fifth St., Lewistown. A volunteer will be there to assist.
¯Grocery bingo — 1 p.m., Yeagertown Senior Center. Bring a grocery item and $1.25 for bingo card. Benefits the senior center.
¯Bariatric surgery support group — 3:30-4:30 p.m., 310 Electric Ave., Suite 230, Lewistown. Session moderated by Clinical Dietitian Julie Thompson. More information: (717) 242-7099.
¯Alzheimer’s support group — 4 p.m., Richfield Senior Center. More information: (717) 694-3434
¯Milroy Lions spaghetti supper — 4-7 p.m. at White Memorial Church, Main St., Milroy. Menu includes spaghetti, meatballs, salad, apple sauce, bread, drink and homemade desserts. Charge is by donation only. Take-outs available.
¯Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 791 — 6 p.m., Burnham Lions Community Building, 403 First Ave., Burnham.
¯Preschool storytime — 6 p.m., Juniata County Library. For children ages 3 to 5.
¯Aerobics — 6-7 p.m., Hope Center, Bethel AME Church, Lewistown. Cost is $2 if not a member of the church.
¯Overcomers outreach — 6:30 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 428 S. Main St., Lewistown. A group for people struggling with addiction and those affected by the addiction of a loved one.
¯GriefShare recovery seminar and support group — 6:30-8:30 p.m., Pine Glen CMA Church, 1058 state Route 103 North, Lewistown. GriefShare features nationally-recognized experts on grief recovery topics. More information: Donna Youtzy, (717) 543-8968.
¯KeyStone Gamers — 6-9:30 p.m., Moose Family Center, 80 Brady Lane, Lewistown. Do not have to be a Moose member to join. More information: gamer191dean@aol.com.
¯Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 791 — 7 p.m., Burnham Lions Community Building, 403 First Ave., Burnham.
¯Mifflin County High School Senior Show — 7:30 p.m., Mifflin County High School. Admission is $2 for students and $3 for adults.
Friday, Nov. 17
¯Free community breakfast — 7-8:30 a.m., New Life Church, 101 N. Beech St., Burnham.
¯Juniata Valley International Gifts Sale — 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Cedar Grove Brethren in Christ Church, Port Royal exit off Route 322, Mifflintown. New merchandise this year. For more information, log onto www.JuniataInternationalGiftsSale.com. Follow on Facebook for special sales and give-a-ways.
¯Coffee with friends — 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Lack Tuscarora EMS, East Waterford. For seniors; no cost. There will be crafts, exercise, speakers and Bible study. Light lunch provided.
¯Toddler storytime and play group –10:30 a.m., Juniata County Library. Children age 18 months to 2 years old.
¯Chicken corn soup sale — pick-up 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Lewistown. Cost is $4 per quart.
¯Lewistown High School Class of 1959 luncheon — 12:30 p.m., Hoss’s. All classmates invited.
¯Spaghetti dinner — 4:30 p.m. until gone, Trinity United Methodist Church, 428 S. Main St., Lewistown. Meal includes spaghetti with homemade meat sauce, salad, dessert, rolls and drink. Adults, $8; children, $5.
¯Chief Logan High School Class of 1968 dinner — 5 p.m., J.P. Edwards, Burnham.
¯Bluegrass Country Express with jam session — 5 p.m. kitchen opens, 6-9 p.m. band performs, 6:30 p.m. jam session, Four Seasons Senior Center, CJEMS Lane, state Route 35, Mifflintown. Admission is $2. More information: (717) 436-6847.
¯Grocery auction — 6 p.m., Delaware Township Fire Co., East Salem. Concession stand available.
¯ “Making the Band” — Musical at Midd-West Middle School cafeteria, Middleburg, doors open at 6:30, curtain goes up at 7 p.m. Free, but donations accepted.
¯Contra Dance — 7:30-10:30 p.m., State College Friends School, 1900 University Drive, State College. Information: (814) 880-0338, cpcdc.org. Sponsored by the Central Pennsylvania Dance Association.
Saturday, Nov. 18
¯All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet — 7-10 a.m., Richfield United Church of Christ, Richfield. Adults, $7; children age 6-12, $3.50.
¯Port Royal Lutheran Church holiday bazaar — 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Nov. 18, Port Royal Lutheran Church. Homemade crafts, gently-used Christmas items, baked goods and cookies.
¯31st annual Holiday Craft Show — 7:45 a.m.-2 p.m., Greenwood Elementary School, Millerstown. At least 100 vendors with pottery, ceramics, jewelry, wooden items, stained glass and more. Door prizes awarded throughout the day. Greenwood High School’s musical group, “Out of the Blue,” will perform. Sponsored by Millerstown Community Success Inc. More information: (717) 589-3598.
¯Soup, craft and bake sale — 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Holy Communion Lutheran Church, Yeagertown. Soups of all kinds are $4 at quart. Many Christmas items for sale.
¯Turkey Trot 5K and Kids Fun Run — 8:30 a.m., Juniata Mennonite School, McAlisterville.
¯Clothing closet —
9 a.m.-noon, Evangel Baptist Church, 375 W. Fifth St., Lewistown. Free soup and sandwiches available. A volunteer will be there to assist.
¯Shoe bank — 9 a.m.-noon, Grace United Methodist Church, Lewistown.
¯Holiday bazaar — 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Rhodes Memorial United Methodist Church, 500 Highland Ave., Lewistown. Crafts, baked goods and a used-but-useful table. Ham pot pie, assorted soups, sandwiches, hot dogs, barbecue and pie will be for sale.
¯One Stop Christmas Shop — 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., Reedsville Fire Hall. Vendors, concession stand, raffles and a visit from Santa. Proceeds benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. Information: (717) 667-9380 or kleister@elmcroft.com.
¯Holiday bazaar — 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, Mifflin. There will be crafts, jewelry, handcrafted wooden items, baked goods, a silent auction and more. Lunch will be available.
¯Juniata Valley International Gifts Sale — 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Cedar Grove Brethren in Christ Church, Port Royal exit off Route 322, Mifflintown. New merchandise this year. For more information, log onto www.JuniataInternationalGiftsSale.com. Follow on Facebook for special sales and give-a-ways.
¯Christmas bazaar — 9 a.m.-1 p.m., McAlisterville UMC. There will be craft vendors and Christmas and miscellaneous items. Baked goods and lunch will be available and free coffee.
¯Santa’s Stop and Shop — 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Yeagertown United Methodist Church social hall. Benefits the church. Lunch counter, crocheted crafts, handmade soaps, woodcrafts and other vendors.
¯Winter Reflections Craft Show and More — 9 a.m.-4 p.m., South Hills School of Business and Technology, 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. Located on the main campus next to the YMCA. Quality local handcrafted items and homemade food. Free admission and parking.
¯Brick Saturday — 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Mifflin County Library, Lewistown, and Kish Branch Library, Belleville. Kids of all ages can come and play with Legos provided by the library.
¯Holiday Bazaar — 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Lutheran Church, Main Street, McAlisterville. Items include mince meat, mixed pickle, baked goods, homemade pies, soup, turkey pies, gift baskets, crafts and a lunch stand.
¯Free Thanksgiving meal and bingo –Doors open at 10 a.m., meal starts 11:15 a.m. Bingo followed by meal. Sacred Heart Catholic School, 110 North Dorcas St., Lewistown.
¯Ohesson’s Annual Holiday Bazaar — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Ohesson Manor, 276 Green Ave., Lewistown. Large variety of craft items created by residents. Wreaths, knitwear, ceramics and baked goods, including homemade soups and apple dumplings. Numerous local vendors will be represented. Proceeds go toward residents’ Christmas presents and activities. More information: (717) 242-5700.
¯Santa visit — 1-2 p.m., Yeagertown United Methodist Church on Mann Avenue, Yeagertown. Children may come and give him their Christmas list.
¯Fayette Fire Co. open house — doors open at 4:15 p.m; event begins at 5:30 p.m. Come see the station and new tanker for which the company has been raising money. There will be a soup and baked goods sale, quarter raffle and vendors. Proceeds benefit the vehicle fund.
¯Square dance — 6-9 p.m., Walker Grange Annex, Mexico. Music will be provided by Down Yonder.
Sunday, Nov. 19
¯Free community meal — 4-5 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lewistown. Meal will be a Thanksgiving meal.
