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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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¯First United Methodist Church roast turkey dinner — 4-7 p.m., Nov. 1, First United Methodist Church, Lewistown. Cost is $8 for adults, $3.50 for children ages 6-11, and children 5 and younger eat free. Advance tickets only. Tickets are available by calling the church office between 7 a.m. and noon at (717) 248-4618.

¯Fifth Annual Senior Citizen’s Fall Luncheon — 12:30 p.m., Nov. 15, Juniata High School, 3931 William Penn Highway, Mifflintown. Attendees can enjoy a free meal served by Juniata High School students, musical entertainment and art work on display, student-led tours of the school and the opportunity to meet school district faculty, staff administrators, as well as board members. To RSVP, call (717) 436-2111, ext. 5002 or email pdigon@jcsdk12.org by Nov. 8.

¯MS Word Basics 1 — 1-3:30 p.m., Oct. 24, PA CareerLink, Mifflin County. Learn how to use the basic features of Microsoft Word’s interface to create and edit documents. Learn how to insert and format text, use shortcuts, insert bullets and set margins. To register online for the workshops, go to pacareerlink.pa.gov and click Events>Search Events>Workshops/Training>Mifflin County>(workshop name)>Register, or you call (717) 248-4942 ext 178, or dial “0” for the operator.

¯Baby on a budget — 5:30-7:30 p.m., Oct. 24, PA CareerLink, Mifflin County. This presentation highlights typical expenses and ways to cut costs when preparing for a baby. To register online for the workshops, go to pacareerlink.pa.gov and click Events>Search Events>Workshops/Training>Mifflin County>(workshop name)>Register, or you call (717) 248-4942 ext 178, or dial “0” for the operator.

¯Unleashing the power in your cell phone — 9:30-11:30 a.m., Oct. 26, PA CareerLink, Mifflin County. Learn how to tap into the power and utility of your android and iPhones, review the basics of everything from simple navigation and messaging to photo storage and third party app usage. To register online for the workshops, go to pacareerlink.pa.gov and click Events>Search Events>Workshops/Training>Mifflin County>(workshop name)>Register, or you call (717) 248-4942 ext 178, or dial “0” for the operator.

¯Applying for government jobs — 10-11:30 a.m., Oct. 29, PA CareerLink, Mifflin County. Learn how to apply online for state government jobs. Participants will have the opportunity to create online government employment profiles and apply for jobs. To register online for the workshops, go to pacareerlink.pa.gov and click Events>Search Events>Workshops/Training>Mifflin County>(workshop name)>Register, or you call (717) 248-4942 ext 178, or dial “0” for the operator.

¯Basic machining course — 5:30-8:30 p.m., beginning Oct. 29, Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology. The 36-hour class runs Mondays through Wednesdays. To register, call (717) 248-3933 ext. 5831.

¯Ace the interview — 9-11 a.m., Oct. 31, PA CareerLink, Mifflin County. Learn how to make a good first impression, review job fair etiquette, the role of the interview preparation, the skills necessary to confidently conduct an interview and the follow up process. To register online for the workshops, go to pacareerlink.pa.gov and click Events>Search Events>Workshops/Training>Mifflin County>(workshop name)>Register, or you call (717) 248-4942 ext 178, or dial “0” for the operator.

¯Excel Basics — 1-3:30 p.m., Oct. 31, PA CareerLink, Mifflin County. Learn how to enter basic information and create basic formulas in an Excel spreadsheet. To register online for the workshops, go to pacareerlink.pa.gov and click Events>Search Events>Workshops/Training>Mifflin County>(workshop name)>Register, or you call (717) 248-4942 ext 178, or dial “0” for the operator.

¯Homemade ham pot pie sale — pick up after 1 p.m., Nov. 2, Trinity United Methodist Church, 428 S. Main St., Lewistown. Quarts only. Take out containers provided. Cost is $7 per quart. Last day to order is Oct. 26. To order, call (717) 248-2340, (717) 242-1195 or (717) 248-6291.

¯Lularoe/Vera Bradley bingo–Doors open at 5:30, begins at 6:30 p.m., Nov. 2, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Belleville. Hosted by St. John’s Christian Daycare and Preschool. Tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 12, and can be purchased in advance for $20. Tickets at the door will be $25. Call (717) 935-2959 to reserve your tickets

Saturday, Oct. 20

¯Basement sale — 8 a.m.-noon, Highland Park Presbyterian Church, 604 Electric Ave., Lewistown. Books, clothing, household, white elephants and baked goods.

¯Fall Fest — 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Parkview Church of the Brethren, Parcheytown Road. Will include chicken corn and ham and bean soups, sandwiches and baked goods.

¯Clothing and shoe donations — 9 a.m.-noon, Evangel Baptist Church, 375 W. Fifth St., Lewistown. A volunteer will be there to assist.

¯Clothing closet — 9 a.m.-noon, Evangel Baptist Church, 375 W. Fifth St., Lewistown. Free soup and sandwiches available.

¯Shoe bank — 9 a.m.-noon, Grace United Methodist Church, Lewistown.

¯Fall Foliage Hikes — Longer hike from 9 a.m. to noon, shorter hike from 11 a.m. to noon, Greenwood Furnace State Park. Meet at the Visitor Center/Park Office. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes, and bring a snack and a bottle or two of water.

¯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.

¯Arch Rock soup, sandwich and bake sale — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Arch Rock United Methodist Church community hall. Chicken corn, ham and bean and vegetable beef. Eat in or take out. Quarts and pints for sale. Will also have hot dogs and barbecue, baked goods, coffee and soda. Information: (717) 436-2882 or (717) 320-3159.

¯Community meal — 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Sacred Heart School cafeteria, Lewistown. Sponsored by the Saint Vincent DePaul Society. Doors open at 10 a.m. Bingo to follow the meal.

¯Cash night — Doors open 5 p.m., Milroy Fire Hall. Tickets are $30 and participants must be 21 to attend. Meal at 6 p.m., drawing at 7:30 p.m. Event raises money for Siglerville Baseball Association and Milroy Hose Company. Information: (717) 667-2317.

¯Keystone State Muscle Cars weekly cruise in — 5-8:30 p.m., Milroy exit off of Route 322, across from Tom’s Service Plaza. All events are free and all cars, trucks, motorcycles, etc. are welcome.

Sunday, Oct. 21

¯All-you-can-eat pork and sauerkraut — 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Lack Tuscarora EMS, East Waterford. Adults, $10; children ages 6-12, $5; and children 5 and younger, free.

¯Free community meal — 4-5 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lewistown.

Monday, Oct. 22

¯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 with the pastor — 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.

¯How to use Windows 10 — 5:30-6:30 p.m., Juniata County Library, Mifflintown.

¯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.

¯Community watch and safe trick-or-treating meeting — 6-7 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 428 S. Main St., Lewistown. Enter at back of building. Information: fb.com/mifflincountywatch

Tuesday, Oct. 23

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

¯Free community meal — 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., New Life Church, 101 N. Beech St., Burnham. The menu includes meatloaf, potatoes, corn, assorted desserts and drinks.

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

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

¯Meet and greet with John Fetterman — 6-7:30 p.m., Shy Bear Brewery, Lewistown. Meet Fetterman, a candidate for lieutenant governor, and other special guests. Event sponsored by the Juniata County Democratic Committee, Mifflin County Democratic Committee, Mifflin County Democratic Women’s Club and Fetterman.

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

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