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Calendar of Events

¯Car wash and bake sale — 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Aug. 25, at Advance Auto Parts, Lewistown. Event benefits level four and five students at Margaret McCann School of Dance’s trip to New York City to take dance classes.

¯Youth cornhole tournament — beginning at 10 a.m., Aug. 25, Centre Union Church, 200 Greenwod Ave., Yeagertown. Tournament open to grades 7 to 12. Entry is free and includes lunch. Winning team will receive two Amazon Fire Tablets. Second place will receive two bluetooth speakers. Giveaways will occur throughout the day and a 32-inch flat screen tv will be raffled off. Register at centreunion.church for a chance to win a set of cornhold boards. Registration is also available the day of.

¯Friday night music, Tropical Soul (Jimmy Buffet tribute) — 7-10 p.m., doors open at 5 p.m., Aug. 31, Juniata Valley Winery. Information: (717) 436-5400. Bring lawn chair for live music, campfires, food vendors. Wine and beer available for purchase (no outside alcohol permitted).

¯Lewistown-Granville Class of 1966 dinner –6 p.m., Sept. 5, Downtown OIP, Lewistown.

¯24th annual Burnham Community Day — Sept. 1, Beech Street, Burnham. Vendors, food, entertainment.

¯Friday night music, Erica Shellenberger (blues, rock, folk, R&B) — 7-10 p.m., Sept. 14, Juniata Valley Winery. Information: (717) 436-5400. Bring lawn chair for live music, campfires, food vendors. Wine and beer available for purchase.

¯Juniata County Veterans Council meeting — 7 p.m., Sept. 19, American Legion Post 298. Council seeking veterans to help with military funerals, parades and council events. Uniforms available for new members. Information: (717) 463-2108.

¯Friday night music, The Remnants (classic rock) –7-10 p.m., Sept. 21, Juniata Valley Winery. Information: (717) 436-5400. Bring lawn chair for live music and campfires, food vendors, wine and beer available for purchase.

¯Thompsontown Fall Fest –9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sept. 22, Haldeman Park, near tennis/basketball court. Craft and direct sales vendors, kids games, face painting, pet parade, paddle wheel and Chinese auction. Juniata County Food Pantry will accept donations. Shine only event. Sponsored by the Thompsontown Fire Company.

¯Goose Day in the Juniata River Valley — Sept. 23-30. Information:www.juniatarivervalley.org

¯All-you-can-eat breakfast buffet — 7-10 a.m., Sept. 29, Richfield United Church of Christ, Richfield. Adults, $7; children age 6-12, $3.50.

¯Friday night music Dale Keller (classic country) — 7-10 p.m., Juniata Valley Winery. Information: (717) 436-5400. Bring lawn chair for live music and campfires, food vendors, wine and beer available for purchase.

¯Lewistown-Granville Class of 1966 dinner — 6 p.m., Oct. 3, Michele’s OIP, Reedsville.

¯Derik Nelson & Family Mifflin-Juniata Community Concert Association — 7:30 p.m., Oct. 4, Mifflin County High School. Information: www.mjconcerts.org or (717) 248-5732. By membership, or single tickets available at the door on the night of the performance for $25.

¯Fall Arts Festival — 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Oct. 6, Church Hill United Methodist Church, 199 Woodland Circle, Reedsville.

¯Car/truck/motorcycle cruise-in — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Oct. 14, Harshbarger’s, Mifflintown. Rain date Oct. 28. Hosted by the All-American Cruizers Car Club of Lewistown. No admission fee, but a donation of a new, unwrapped toy is appreciated. For each toy donated, an additional $5 is contributed by Regester Chevrolet for the purchase of additional toys, all of which support the Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots Drive. Register your vehicle for a chance to win a door prize and receive a coupon for ice cream. Food avaliable for purchase in restaurant. There will be goody bags, oldies music and a 50-50 drawing. Information: (717) 463-2183 or dasrob@embarqmail.com.

¯Juniata County Veterans Council meeting — 7 p.m., Oct. 17, VFW Post 5863. Council seeking veterans to help with military funerals, parades and council events. Uniforms available for new members. Information: (717) 463-2108.

¯All-you-can-eat breakfast buffet — 7-10 a.m., Richfield, Oct. 27. United Church of Christ, Richfield. Adults, $7; children age 6-12, $3.50.

¯Lewistown-Granville Class of 1966 dinner — 6 p.m., Nov. 7, Bel-Vue Inn, Reedsville.

¯Pop! Go the Classics, Mifflin-Juniata Community Concert Association — 7:30 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m., Nov. 16. Mifflin County High School. Information: www.mjconcerts.org or (717) 248-5732. By membership, or single tickets available at the door on the night of the performance for $25.

¯Juniata County Veterans Council meeting — 7 p.m., Nov. 21, American Legion Post 298. Council is seeking veterans to help with military funerals, parades and council events. Uniforms are available for new members. Information: (717) 463-2108.

¯Lewistown-Granville Class of 1966 dinner — 6 p.m., Dec. 5, Sal-Lee’s Restaurant, Strodes Mills.

¯Juniata County Veterans Council meeting — 7 p.m., Dec. 19, 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.

¯Central Pennsylvania Scholarship Pageant — 4 p.m., Jan. 19, 2019, Mifflin County High School. Information: (717) 248-5576. Tickets are available at the door; $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and students, ages 6 and younger, free.

¯Babes of Broadway, Mifflin-Juniata Community Concert Association — 7:30 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m., March 5, 2019, Mifflin County High School. Information: www.mjconcerts.org or (717) 248-5732. A powerhouse all female cast of eight singers/dancers performs in this Matt Davenport production. Through show-stopping choreography, stunning costumes and unparalleled vocals, these Babes pay tribute to Broadway’s leading ladies in such hit shows as “Cabaret,” “Sweet Charity,” and “42nd Street.” By membership, or single tickets available at the door on the night of the performance for $25.

¯Beginnings: Ultimate Tribute to Chicago, Mifflin-Juniata Community Concert Association — 7:30 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m., March 25, 2019, Mifflin County High School. Information: www.mjconcerts.org or (717) 248-5732. “Beginnings” brings together a group of seven talented, vocal and instrumental musicians who share a love and deep respect for the music of the band, “Chicago.” This is a vibrant, high energy performance of the greatest songs from this golden age. At the Live on Stage Conference in July, 2017, in Nashville, this group brought the house down.By membership, or single tickets available at the door on the night of the performance for $25.

¯Ronan Tynan, American Irish Tenor, Mifflin-Juniata Community Concert Association — 7:30 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m., April 10, 2019, Mifflin County High School. Information: www.mjconcerts.org or (717) 248-5732. Sony Platinum artist, motivational speaker, orthopedic doctor, 18-time Paralympic Gold Medalist (bi-lateral amputee), Tynan is known for his versatile repertoire that includes familiar operatic and popular music. He has performed for two popes, four presidents and at the National Memorial Day concert. He currently tours as a solo artist or with the group, The Irish Tenors. By membership, or single tickets available at the door on the night of the performance for $25.

Mondays:

¯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.

¯Preschool storytime — 10:30 a.m., Juniata County Library. For children ages 3 to 5. Weekly through Nov. 27.

¯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.

First Monday

¯BonTon Golden Oldies meeting — 6 p.m., Burnham OIP.

¯Juniata County Library Board of Trustees meeting — 7 p.m., at the library.

Second Monday

¯West Snyder High School Class of 1959 breakfast — 8 a.m., Rayauda’s Restaurant, Beaver Springs.

¯Support group — 6-8 p.m., Calvary Bible Church, Burnham. Group is for parents, adult siblings, grandparents and guardians of children and young persons with mental health and/or behavioral health needs.

¯Belleville Civic Club meeting — 7 p.m., community room, Belleville Library. Meetings are held September through May.

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

Third Monday

¯Kish Class of 1968 monthly luncheon — 11 a.m., Burnham OIP. No reservation required.

¯Mifflin County Shrine Club meeting — dinner at 6 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m., Burnham OIP.

Fourth Monday

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

Tuesdays:

¯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.

First Tuesday

¯Standard Steel Retirees breakfast club — 9 a.m., Sal-Lee’s Dream, Strodes Mills.

Second Tuesday

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

¯Mifflin-Juniata Arts Council meeting — 7 p.m., Gallery 3 West, 3 W. Market St., Lewistown.

Third Tuesday

¯Kish High School Class of 1958 luncheon — 11:30 a.m., Burnham OIP.

Fourth Tuesday

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

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

Wednesdays

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

First Wednesday

¯Lewistown High School Class of 1952 luncheon — noon, Burnham OIP.

¯Parkinson’s Support Group — 2 p.m., Hope Center, Bethel AME Church, Lewistown. All are welcome.

¯VFW Post No. 7011 meeting — 6 p.m., VFW Post No. 7011, Lewistown.

¯Alzheimer’s Support Group –6:30 p.m., Cedar Grove Brethren in Christ Church, 287 Deerville Road, Mifflintown. Anyone is welcome to attend. Support group will be facilitated by Tonda Aumiller and Faithe Soles of Elmcroft in cooperation with the Alzheimer’s Association. For more information, call (717) 667-9380.

Second Wednesday

¯Derry Township Class of 1950 luncheon — 11:30 a.m., Bel-Vue Inn, Reedsville.

¯148th PA Volunteer Infantry, Company C, Civil War reenactment group meeting — 7:30 p.m., Hoss’s Steak and Seahouse, 1450 N. Atherton St., State College.

Third Wednesday

¯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-occuring disorders, live successfully in the community. All are welcome. Information: Ron Klotz at (717) 250-4559 or Christy Rachau at (717) 247-5052.

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

¯Alzheimer’s Support Group –6:30 p.m., Elmcroft of Reedsville, 55 Carriage House Lane. Anyone is welcome to attend. Support group will be facilitated by Tonda Aumiller and Faithe Soles of Elmcroft in cooperation with the Alzheimer’s Association. For more information, call (717) 667-9380.

Last Wednesday

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

Thursdays

¯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.

¯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.

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

¯Machine Shop No. 1 Retirees breakfast — 8 a.m., Londonderry Restaurant, Milroy.

¯Fairmont Retirees and Former Employees breakfast — 9 a.m.,Vince’s Pizza and Family Restaurant, Burnham.

¯American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 298 meeting — 7 p.m., American Legion, Mifflintown.

Second Tuesday

¯West Snyder High School Class of 1968 breakfast — 9:30 a.m., Vince’s Pizza and Family Restaurant, Beaver Springs. Members and guests are welcome.

¯Chief Logan High School Class of 1965 luncheon — noon, Burnham OIP.

¯Meat raffle — 6 p.m., Lack Tuscarora EMS, East Waterford. Doors open at 6 p.m., drawing at 7 p.m. All varieties of meats offered.

Third Thursday

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

¯Alzheimer’s support group — 4 p.m., Richfield Senior Center. More information: (717) 694-3434

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

¯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.

¯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.

Last Thursday

¯Juniata Area Detachment of the Marine Corps League meeting — 7:30 p.m., American Legion, Mifflintown. More information: www.juniata687.org.

Friday

¯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.

Third Friday

¯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

Saturday:

¯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.

First Saturday

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

Second Saturday

¯Community clothes closet — 9 a.m. to noon, Big Valley Alliance Church, 50 S. Kish St., Belleville. Gently used clothing and shoes to give away to people in need, baby diapers and baby wipes also available. More information: (717) 483-6951.

¯Captain Jack/Mount Union High School monthly luncheon — 2 p.m., Bing’s Diner, Burnham. For all classes. Grads and non-grads, spouses and guests are welcome. RSVP: (717) 250-7121.

Third Saturday

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

Fourth Saturday

¯Clothing closet — 8-11 a.m., Beaver Lutheran Church, Beaver Springs.

Last Saturday

¯Free community breakfast — 8:30-10 a.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, Lewistown.

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