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¯Springtime Shine — 8 a.m.- 4 p.m., May 6, Thompsontown Volunteer Fire Co. No. 8. Car show and arts and crafts flea market. Deadline to pre-register for car show is April 18. May register day of show. May register for specific classes. Special awards will be given. Proceeds benefit fire company. For more information or to register: call (717) 497-8593.

¯Embassy Theatre Spring Fair — April 19-28, Kish Park. Featuring rides, vendors, live music and River Valley Idol competition. Vendors needed for the fair. For more information, call (717) 348-0185 or visit Facebook at @embassyltwn for vendor information.

¯Painting party — 1-3 p.m. April 21, Lake Park United Methodist Church, Lewistown. Benefits gardening fund. Light refreshments to be served. RSVP via message or text: Sherry Zook at (717) 437-4702. Cost: $30 per person payable in advance.

¯Casino Night fundraiser — 6 p.m., April 27, Brookmere Winery, Belleville. Benefits local cheerleading team Supreme Spirit All Stars. Pre-purchased tickets are $30 or $40 if purchased at the door. Proceeds help with expenses to attend a national competition. For more information or to order tickets, call Tami Treaster at (717) 513-8494.

¯Job searching with a criminal background — 1-2:30 p.m., April 24, PA CareerLink, MCIDC Plaza. Review your state court record, learn how to present your skills and determine methods to address and clear your history. Presented by Robin Foor, managing attorney, MidPenn Legal. Workshop is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required. To register, email jafitzgerald@tiu11.org or register online at www.jobgateway.pa.gov.

¯Identity theft — 10 a.m.-noon, April 25, PA CareerLink, MCIDC Plaza. Learn why people want your identity and how to protect it. Discover how to monitor your credit for suspicious activity and signs that indicate your identity has been compromised. Presented by PSECU. Workshop is free and open to the public. Pre-registration required. To register, email jaftizgerald@tiu11.org or register online at www.jobgateway.pa.gov.

¯American Girl bingo — April 28, McClure American Legion social hall. Doors open at 1 p.m., early bird game at 1:45 p.m., bingo begins at 2 p.m. Advance tickets: $20 each. $25 at door. Door prizes and raffles. Food available for purchase. Benefits McClure Veterans Memorial Pool. Tickets or information: (717) 953-5573.

¯Cash bingo — doors open at 1 p.m., bingo at 2 p.m., April 29, Burnham Lions Club. Bingo benefits Mifflin County High Intensity Softball. Special bingo payout of $75, 50/50, rip tickets, concession stand and jackpot of $350. Tickets are $30 at the door or $25 in advance. For advance tickets, call (717) 348-2559, (717) 994-1294 or (717) 437-1451.

Wednesday, April 18

¯Chief Logan Class of 1964 brunch — 10:30 a.m., Vince’s Pizza and Family Restaurant, Burnham.

¯Juniata Valley Community Support Program of Mifflin, Huntingdon and Juniata counties–10:30 a.m., Mifflin County Courthouse Annex, West Third Street, Lewistown. CSP is a coalition of mental health consumers, family members and professionals working to help adults with serious mental health disorders, illnesses and co-occurring disorders, live successfully in the community. All are welcome. Information: Ron Klotz at (717) 250-4559 or Christy Rachau at (717) 247-5052.

¯Kishacoquillas High School Class of 1965 luncheon — 11 a.m., Hoss’s, Lewistown.

¯Lewistown High School Class of 1958 lunch — noon, Sal-Lee’s Dream, Strodes Mills. All members, spouses and friends are welcome.

¯O.R. Gang luncheon — noon, JP Edward’s.

¯Free lunch — noon-1 p.m., Faith United Methodist Church, Main Street, East Waterford. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. for social and coffee time. Menu will include beef stew in bread bowls, applesauce, dessert and beverages. Take-outs will not be available.

¯Lewistown High School Class of 1959 luncheon — 12:30 p.m., Hoss’s. Information: (717) 535-0073.

¯Chief Logan Class of 1967 luncheon — 1 p.m., Big Daddy’s Grill ‘n Chill. All class members, spouses, significant others and friends are invited.

¯Low-impact exercise class — 1 p.m., McVeytown United Methodist Church.

¯Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group –1-2 p.m., Juniata County Library, Community Room #2, 498 Jefferson Avenue, Mifflintown. Anyone is welcome to attend. For more information, call (717) 667-9380.

¯9/11 National Memorial Trail Cyclists welcome — 2 p.m., Veterans’ Mural, Victory Park, Lewistown. Greet the people planning to develop a state-wide bike/hike trail to honor 9/11 victims and first responders. Information: call the Juniata River Valley Visitors Bureau at (717) 248-6713.

¯Alfarata Cemetery Association annual spaghetti dinner — 4-7 p.m. at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Alfarata to raise funds for care of the cemetery. Take-outs are available for an extra donation.

¯Juniata County Veterans Council meeting — 7 p.m., VFW Post 5863. Council is seeking veterans to help with military funerals, parades and council events. Uniforms are available for new members. Information: (717) 463-2108.

¯Chief Logan Class of 1957 meeting — 5 p.m., Burnham OIP. All class members, spouses or guests welcome. For more information call (717) 248-3789.

¯Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group –6:30-7:30 p.m., Elmcroft Senior Living of Reedsville, 55 Carriage House Lane. Anyone is welcome to attend. For more information, call (717) 667-9380.

Thursday, April 19

¯Chief Logan Class of 1966 lunch — 11 a.m., Burnham OIP.

¯Kishacoquillas High School Class of 1961 luncheon — 11 a.m., Sal-Lee’s Restaurant.

¯Centre County Chapter of the PA Association of Retired State Employees meeting — 11:45 a.m., Hoss’s Steak and Sea Restaurant, 1450 N. Atherton St., State College. Speaker is Monica Wright, advancement specialist for the Centre County United Way. Members and guests are on their own for lunch. Information: (814) 861-0770.

¯Chief Logan High School Class of 1958 luncheon — noon, JP Edward’s.

¯Chief Logan High School Class of 1960 luncheon –noon, Harshbarger’s, McVeytown.

¯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.

¯Lewistown High School Class of 1957 ladies dinner — 6 p.m., Burnham OIP.

¯Walker Grange open house — 6 p.m. Walker Grange, Mexico, PA. Juniata Mennonite School students to speak about mission trip to Jamaica. Event to begin with covered dish meal followed by program. Grange to present contributions to Juniata Mifflin Red Cross and the Juniata County Food Pantry.

¯Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 791 — 6 p.m., Burnham Lions Community Building, 403 First Ave., Burnham.

¯Aerobics — 6-7 p.m., Hope Center, Bethel AME Church, Lewistown. Cost is $2 if not a member of the church.

¯KeyStone Gamers — 6-9:30 p.m., Briscoe’s Coffee Shop. More information: gamer191dean@aol.com.

¯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.

¯Embassy Theatre Spring Fair — Kish Park. Featuring rides, vendors, food, live music and River Valley Idol competition.

Friday, April 20

¯Free community breakfast — 7-8:30 a.m., New Life Church, 101 N. Beech St., Burnham.

¯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.

¯Free lunch — 11 a.m.-1 p.m., First Baptist Church, FMC building behind the church, Mifflintown. No take-outs. Everyone welcome.

¯Mifflin County PASR meeting — noon, Body and Soul Community Center, Strodes Mills. Program: Chinese auction.

¯Ham dinner — 4-7 p.m., Cedar Grove Brethren in Christ Church. Meal held by Juniata Mennonite School. Walk-ins welcome.

¯BMS annual auction — 4-8 p.m., Belleville Mennonite School. Traditional turkey dinner with all of the fixings from 407 p.m.; children’s activities from 6-8 p.m.; and the gift certificate auction starts at 6 p.m.

¯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. Food sales benefit the senior center. Admission is $2. Information: (717) 436-6847.

¯Jam session — 6 p.m., Four Seasons Senior Center, CJMES Lane, Route 35 North, Mifflintown. Featuring Country boy, formerly Bluegrass Country Express. Kitchen opens at 5 p.m., band starts at 6 p.m. and jam session starts at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $2 donation. Information: (717) 436-6847.

¯Contra dance — 7:30-10:30 p.m., State College Friends School, 1900 University Drive, State College. Sponsored by the Central Pennsylvania Country Dance Association. Live music. No partner needed. No experience necessary. All dances are taught. Ann Fallon, of Annapolis, Md., will call the dances to music by the Open Contra Dance Band. Information: call (814) 880-0338 or cpcdc.org.

¯Embassy Theatre Spring Fair — Kish Park. Featuring rides, vendors, food, live music and River Valley Idol competition.

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