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Stone Arch Players show opens Saturday

LEWISTOWN — The Stone Arch Players will present “The Lottie and Bernice Show,” Feb. 24 to March 11 at the Theatre in the Park at Kish Park, Lewistown.

Tickets go on sale Monday. Reservations are strongly recommended. For tickets, call the theater at (717) 248-2224, or email tickets4sap@gmail.com.

In the show, two old grumpy Polish ladies, Lottie and Bernice, become trapped in a television studio by a blizzard and end up taking over Western New York’s favorite morning show “Buffalo Yak.”

Trees and wildlife

topics at Greenwood

GREENWOOD FURNACE STATE PARK –Programs on trees and wildlife are scheduled at Greenwood Furnace State Park.

A Winter Tree ID Walk identifying trees in the wintertime will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at the visitor center. In the summer, trees are easier to identify from their leaves. However, in the winter, tree identification becomes more challenging, but not impossible. There are many characteristics to aid in identification, including the twigs, buds and bark. For the program, participants will take a short walk around the park and identify several trees.

Elk in Pennsylvania will be the topic at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the visitor center. Local Pennsylvania Game Warden Amy Nabozny will present her annual wildlife program, this year featuring the elk. Learn about these intelligent and adaptable creatures.

Eastern elk once were common throughout Pennsylvania. Native peoples called them wapiti. But as Europeans settled across the state, elk were hunted to near extinction in the state. What few remained were confined mostly to the northern tier. Later reintroductions helped to boost populations, and today, viewing elk is a favorite wildlife watching activity. In the program, Nabozny will talk about the history, current range, population trends and threats such as chronic wasting disease.

For information about this and other park programs visit the park’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/greenwoodfurn or on the Calendar of Events at the State Parks website at www.visitPAparks.com.

Millerstown Lions plan Card Party

MILLERSTOWN –Plans have been finalized for the annual Pinochle card party sponsored by the Millerstown Lions Club in Millerstown. The event will be held on March 3 at the Greenwood Elementary School, just off Route 17 East in Millerstown.

Doors will open at 5 p.m., and the party will begin at 6 p.m.

This annual event has been held by the Millerstown Lions for many years and is recognized as one of the most popular events of its kind in the area. Prizes donated by local businesses will be awarded to the lucky winners, and nearly everyone is guaranteed a prize. In addition to the prizes given out, there is usually an auction of different items, so players should come prepared to find some bargains during the auction.

Profits from the annual event benefits Lions District 14T projects, including sight, diabetes, Beacon Lodge, Leader Dog and many others.

Cost of the party is $8 per person, which includes refreshments.

For more information, call Curt Black at (717) 589-3598.

Research library to reopen March 6

LEWISTOWN — The Mifflin County Historical Society’s research library remains closed through February, reopening on March 6.

Weather permitting, the office will remain open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. If schools are closed, the office will be closed.

Spring Fling to be held in Millerstown

MILLERSTOWN –The 26th Annual Spring Fling Craft Show, sponsored by Millerstown Community Success Inc., will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 10 in the Greenwood Elementary School along Route 17 in Millerstown Borough. Doors will open at 7:45 a.m. to accommodate early shoppers.

More than 100 vendor spaces are available, and interested crafters are invited to reserve limited space by calling (717) 589-3598.

A large variety of hand crafted merchandise, gifts and decorating items will be featured for sale. The annual event coincides with Easter, Mother’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day and spring house cleaning and decorating.

Each year, hundreds of shoppers visit the show to find special gifts for themselves, for others, and for decorating their homes–it’s a spring tradition.

Refreshments will be sold throughout the day, including breakfast items and sandwiches. Admission to the show is always free.

There is a limited amount of vendor space available and new vendors are welcome. Interested craftspeople should call (717) 589-3598 for more information or space rental. Space is restricted to vendors who make their own crafts; no commercial vendors will be accepted.

Lip Sync Contest to include other acts

LEWISTOWN –The Compass Community Connections, formerly known as the Special Needs Center, will host the 31st annual Lip Sync Contest at 6 p.m. on March 17 at Mifflin County High School auditorium.

The Lip Sync Contest will also include a Creative Expressions Contest.

The show will be split into two divisions, lip sync and creative expressions, which will include acts such as juggling, twirling, cheering, musicians, magicians, poetry readings, artistry — anything that is suitable for a family audience.

Each act will have a five minute time limit and the number of acts will be limited so the show fits within a two-hour time frame. An overall best of show winner will be named and the winner can come from either division.

Participants must fill out an application, submit a $10 registration fee and a copy of their music (if applicable) to the agency at 31 S. Dorcas St., in Lewistown. All applications are needed no later than March 2.

Prizes will be awarded according to the number of entrants in each division. The event serves as a fundraiser for the agency.

For more information, call (717) 248-6261.

Downton Abbey, tea features of bus trip

LEWISTOWN –Destination History – Mifflin County Historical Society is sponsoring a trip on March 22 to the Downton Abbey exhibition and afternoon tea at the Plaza Hotel in New York City.

The trip is open to everyone; membership in the historical society is not required.

The cost of the trip is $200 per person, which includes transportation, the entrance fee to the Downton Abbey Exhibition, Afternoon Tea at the Palm Court and bus driver gratuities.

Full payment is required at the time reservations are made.

For more information, contact Karen Galbraith at (717) 250-5152 or gkg@pa.net, or Nancy Kauffman at (717) 994-4663 or npkauffman@embarqmail.com.

Reservation checks may be made out to Nancy Kauffman and sent to: Nancy Kauffman 457 Church St., P.O. Box 104, Reedsville, PA 17084.

Joe Diffie coming to The State Theatre

STATE COLLEGE –The Sentinel will present legendary country music artist Joe Diffie on April 20 at The State Theatre in downtown State College. Tickets are on sale now.

With chart-toppers like “Pickup Man,” “Third Rock From the Sun,” and “John Deere Green,” and 13 albums and more than 20 Top 10 singles to his credit, country fans can expect a night of beloved hit songs.

Tickets for the performance are $49 for the front section, $41 for orchestra and $35 for balcony seating. The Chris Ruble Band, from Mifflin County, will be the opening act for the show, which begins at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets may be purchased online at www.statetheatre.org, by phone at (814) 272-0606, or at The State Theatre box office, 130 W. College Ave., State College, during normal box office hours.

For more information, go www.joediffie.com; ticket link: http://thestatetheatre.org/lewistown-sentinel-presents-joe-diffie/.

Two historical trips

are being planned

LEWISTOWN — Destination History has announced two Mifflin County Historical Society trips for 2018 — a four day trip to Cincinnati, Ohio, in June, and a four-day trip to Boston in July.

The trip to Cincinnati, Ohio, The Queen City, will take place June 7 to 10. The price includes transportation and baggage handling (one bag per person), three nights accommodations, three breakfasts, two lunches, three dinners, all admissions and entrance fees to attractions, tour guides and bus driver gratuities. The cost for members is $720 for double, $895 for single; non-members, $740 for double, $915 for single. Make reservations quickly as these trips have been filling up fast. A $100 deposit is required at the time reservations are made. Final payment is due April 1.

The Boston Pops Fourth of July and Salem trip will take place July 2 to 5. The price includes transportation and baggage handling (one bag per person), three nights lodging, three breakfasts, one lobster luncheon cruise, two dinners; chair rental for the Boston Pops rehearsal and fireworks; all admissions and entrance fees to attractions, tour guides and bus driver gratuities.

The cost for members is $935 for double, $1,215 for single; non-members, $955 for double, $1,235 for single. Make reservations quickly as these trips have been filling up fast. Half payment is required at the time of reservation. Final payment is due May 15.

For more information, contact Karen Galbraith at (717) 250-5152 or gkg@pa.net, or Nancy Kauffman at (717) 994-4663 or npkauffman@embarqmail.com.

Vendors, entertainers needed for festival

MIFFLINTOWN — A community festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., May 19, at Myers Park (near the Juniata County Library) in Mifflintown. This will be a family event with food, music and activities for everyone.

Food vendors, artisans, musicians and others who would like to offer items for sale or informational materials for the community should contact Jorge Flores at (717) 250-4119 or Jflores@sanitationsolutionsplus.com.

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