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Editor’s note: The Sentinel offers nonprofit and other community organizations an opportunity to promote upcoming events for free in this community calendar for three days before the event. Events needing reservations also may be promoted for up to two weeks prior to the reservation date.

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¯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.

¯20th annual Sacred Heart School benefit auction preview night and spaghetti dinner — 5-7:30 p.m., Mifflin County Youth Park, Reedsville. Adults, $5; children, $3; and children under 3, free. Tickets available at Sacred Heart Parish Office or call (717) 242-2781.

¯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.

¯Bazaar and flea market — 8 a.m.-1 p.m., May 5, Mt. Zion UMC Church, 1392 Dressler’s Ridge Road, between Richfield and Oriental. Rain or shine. Proceeds for church and outreach needs. Free vendor spaces with registration. To register, call Lena Arnold at (717) 694-3382.

¯Spend an evening in old Italy — 4-7:30 p.m., May 5, First United Methodist Church, Third and Dorcas Street, Lewistown. A romantic evening with music, costumed entertainers, three different pastas, four sauces, salad, bread, dessert, coffee and tea. Entertainment by Dan and Galla VarietyShow. Tickets are $12 each and are sold in advance. To reserve tickets, call the church at (717) 248-4618 or Jim Havice at (717) 658-5055.

Monday, April 23

¯Clothing and shoe donations — 8 a.m.-noon, Evangel Baptist Church, 375 W. Fifth St., Lewistown. A volunteer will be there to assist.

¯Coffee time — 8:30-11 a.m., McVeytown United Methodist Church, the tan church on Queen Street, McVeytown. Check McVeytown UMC Facebook page for cancellations or updates.

¯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, with light lunch provided.

¯Lewistown Knitting Circle — 1-3 p.m., Rhodes Memorial Church, 500 Highland Ave., Lewistown. Call (717) 242-1591 for more information.

¯TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) — weigh-ins are from 6-6:45 p.m., meeting from 7-7:30 p.m., Yeagertown United Methodist Church, 7 N. Mann Ave., Yeagertown.

Tuesday, April 24

¯Coffee time — 8:30-11 a.m., McVeytown United Methodist Church, the tan church on Queen Street. Check McVeytown UMC Facebook page for cancellations or updates.

¯Dominos — 9 a.m., Derry Township Senior Center, Yeagertown.

¯Free community meal — 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., New Life Church, 101 N. Beech St., Burnham. Meal will feature homemade vegetable beef soup, peanut butter sandwich, assorted desserts and drinks.

¯Charity knitting circle — 1-3 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Lewistown. New members welcome. More information: (717) 242-1591.

¯Learning guitar sessions — 3-4 p.m., Yeagertown Senior Center. Call: (717) 935-5246 or (717) 242-0453.

¯Break Bread Together dinner — 5:30 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 21 S. Main St., Lewistown.

¯Country Roots — 6-8 p.m., Yeagertown Senior Center. Doors open at 5 p.m. Bring a snack to share.

¯Survivors support group — 6:30 p.m., Coleman House, 26 W. Market St., Lewistown. More information: (717) 242-0317 or (717) 513-9406.

Wednesday, April 25

¯Mifflin County Library book sale — 9 a.m.-7:45 p.m., Mifflin County Library, 123 N. Wayne St., Lewistown. Sale held in the Community Room. Huge selection of adult and juvenile books, DVDs, CDs and more.

¯Lewistown Post Office retirees lunch — 11 a.m., Hoss’s restaurant.

¯Chief Logan High School Class of 1961 luncheon — 11:30 a.m., Burnham OIP. Grads, non-grads, spouses and guests are welcome.

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

¯Grief Support Group — 2 p.m., Home Nursing Agency, 129 S. Main St., Suite T, Lewistown. More information: Pastor John Walters, (717) 248-4593.

¯Active shooter training — 7 p.m., Church Hill United Methodist Church, 199 Woodland Circle, Reedsville. State Trooper David McGarvey will lead the discussion on best practices for churches and individuals to protect themselves and others. All are invited to attend.

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