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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 deadline.
Events that require a purchase from a for-profit business, even if a donation is made to the organization, are not eligible for the calendar.
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If your organization wishes to add a recurring event (e.g., every Monday, third Thursday) that was canceled as a result of the pandemic, contact Lifestyles Editor Jeff Fishbein, email living@lewistownsentinel.com or call (717) 248-6741, ext. 108.
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¯Firearms law seminar -- sponsored by state Rep. John Hershey, 9-11 a.m. Nov. 20 at Port Royal Community Center. Capacity is limited. Register by calling (717) 436-6001.
¯GriefShare support group -- Surviving the holidays 6:30 p.m. Nov. 21, at Locust Grove Mennonite Church, 3358 W. Main St., Belleville. To register for this one time event, please call (717) 935-2164.
¯Free Thanksgiving meal -- Thursday, Nov. 25 at New Life Church 101 N. Beech St., Burnham. Meal will be served from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and is open to the public. Take out will be available for pickup between 9-11 a.m. Shut-ins can receive free delivery in Lewistown, Burnham, Yeagertown, Reedsville and Milroy. Reserve your meals by calling (717) 242-1481 no later than 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23.
¯Mifflin County Chapter of PASR luncheon -- noon, Friday, Nov. 19, at Birch Hill Event Center, 1100 N. Pine St., Burnham. Menu will be iceberg salad, rolls/butter, stuffed shells and pumpkin pie. Cost of the meal is $14. The meeting will be our annual bazaar. If you plan to attend, please email ldmidj@embarqmail.com or call (717) 437-6024 with the number of people attending by noon Tuesday, Nov. 16. All school retirees are welcome.
¯Gingerbread house workshop -- "Make it and take it" workshop from 10 a.m.-noon, on Nov. 20, at McVeytown United Methodist Church, 3 S. Queen St., McVeytown. House structures, assorted decorative candies, frosting and a base will be provided. Cost is $20. To register, email lbollinger@jvbds.org or call (717) 242-6467 ext. 100.
¯ Breakfast with Santa -- Can reserve for 9 a.m. or 11 a.m., Dec. 18, Milroy Fire House. Reservations for breakfast by Dec. 5 by calling (717) 667-2388. Menu inlcludes: Kringle cakes, elf eggs, Reindeer sausage, Blitzer's bacon, Frosty's milk, Cupid's coffee and Jingle Juice. Donations accepted.
¯Soup sale -- 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Nov. 27, East Waterford. Benefits Lack Tuscarora EMS. Chicken corn, ham and bean and chili by the quart. Pre-order recommended by calling (717) 734-3959.
Tuesday, Nov. 16
¯Book group -- 6-6:45 p.m. at Kish Branch of the Mifflin County Library, 174 N. Penn St., Belleville. We will be discussing the book, "Maid," by Stephanie Land. New members are always welcome, even if you have not read the book. Information: call (717) 242-2391 or email pbelfiore@mifflincountylibrary.org.
¯Dominos -- 9 a.m., Yeagertown Senior Center.
Wednesday, Nov. 17
¯Food giveaway -- 10-11 a.m. at Hillbilly Fever Carnival Grounds off East Sassafras in Beavertown, sponsored by Helping Hands, Helping Other Inc. No income guidelines. Do not arrive before 9:30. Volunteers are needed and should arrive at 8:30. Donations are appreciated at PO Box 151, Beavertown, PA 17813.
¯Chief Logan Class of 1967 luncheon -- 12:30 p.m. at Big Daddy's, Lewistown. All class members, spouses, significant others and friends are invited.
¯Chief Logan High School Class of 1957 meeting --5 p.m., J.P. Edward's Bar and Grill, Burnham.
¯Mifflin County Democratic Committee meeting -- 6:30 p.m. at United Steelworkers Union Hall, 519 Electric Ave., Lewistown.
¯Book group -- 2:30-3:30 p.m. at Mifflin County Library, 123 N. Wayne St., Lewistown. We will be discussing the book, "Maid," by Stephanie Land. New members are always welcome, even if you have not read the book. Information: call (717) 242-2391 or email pbelfiore@mifflincountylibrary.org.
¯City fire house trivia -- $10 all-you-can-eat meal. Trivia begins at 7:30 p.m., hosted by Jed Donahue. Prizes awarded to top
two teams.
¯Mission Quilt Assembly --1-3 p.m., Derry Township Senior Center. Sewing experience not necessary.
¯Chief Logan High School Class of 1964 brunch -- 10:30 a.m. at Vince's Pizza.
Thursday, Nov. 18
¯Turkey dinner -- 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Highland United Presbyterian Church, 11 Church Road, Newport. Served as takeout only. Cost: $15 per meal.
¯Juniata High School Class of 1966 luncheon -- 11 a.m. at Bread of Life, McAlisterville.
¯Chief Logan High School Class of 1965 luncheon -- noon, Hoss's, 23 Hoss Drive, Lewistown. Spouses welcome.
¯Chief Logan High School Class of 1958 luncheon -- noon, Honey Creek Inn, Reedsville.
¯Juniata Valley International Gifts Sale -- 6-8 p.m., Cedar Grove Brethren in Christ Church, Mifflintown. Unique fair trade gifts from around the world. For more information – www.JuniataInternationalGiftsSale.com and follow us on Facebook.
¯Kishacoquillas Class of '68 class luncheon -- 11 a.m., Honey Creek Inn.
¯Bingo -- 1 p.m., Yeagertown Senior Center.
Reunions
Upcoming reunions are published as part of the calendar. Missing classmate requests are published once and repeated only if updated. Brief reports of reunions and class reunion photos with the people identified in the order in which they appear are accepted for publication in the Living section. The deadline for submitting notices is one week before publication. Submit reunion notices to Jeff Fishbein at The Sentinel; email living@lewistownsentinel.com, or call (717) 248-6741.