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Drone Light Show highlights Goose Day 2023 celebration

By Greg Williams 2 min read
Submitted photo<br> Buffie Boyer (from left), Jenny Barron Landis and Jenna Stoner of the Juniata River Valley Visitors Bureau ham it up for the camera near the historic Embassy Theatre for a Goose Day promotional photo shoot for ‘Goose Lightning.’

Looking for something to do with family and friends this weekend? Check out these five events around the Juniata Valley:

Goose day draws

to a honking conclusion

Goose Day 2023 will be electrifying Friday night as the Drone Light Show lights up the skies about downtown Lewistown. Showtime is at 9:30 p.m. Whether you're looking for a roasted goose dinner, events and activities, contests, giveaways or even the Goose Day Baby Contest, check out www.jrvvisitors.com/goosedaylist to celebrate in Goose Day style.

Bark in the Park at Walker Township Park

Walker Township Park on Walker Township Park Lane in Mifflintown will be the site of the inaugural Bark in the Park on Saturday. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., enjoy a costumed pet parade, vendors, food, Chinese auction, games, and a visit from mascot Weavdog. Proceeds benefit Heather Hockenberry and Her Furry Friends Animal Rescue of Honey Grove. For more information, find them on Facebook.

Fall Frenzy Race at LCRC Raceway

Check out exciting oval remote control racing all-day at this year's Fall Frenzy at the LCRC Speedway, 29207 Route 35 North, Oakland Mills. For more information, call (717) 463-9173 or visit www.lcrcraceway.com.

Migrating birds, sunset paddle at Poe Valley

Fall might be in the air, but the programs are continuing at Poe Valley State Park, Penn Township, Centre County. A free "Migration! Who's Coming, Who's Going" is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Learn what birds will pass through the area and who typically leaves for the winter. At 6 p.m., join park staff for a leisurely sunset paddle on Poe Lake. For more information, call (814) 349-2460 or visit www.dcnr.pa.gov.

Pink Out Weekend at Buttonwood

Support breast cancer awareness at Buttonwood Campground, located at 1515 E. River Road, Mifflintown, as officials will be raising money for Pink Hands of Hope. Last year, nearly $4,000 was raised for breast cancer research and awareness. For more information, visit www.buttonwoodcampground.com

Know of a family-friendly event going on? E-mail details to events@lewistownsentinel.com.

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Buttonwood Campground will hold its Pink Out for breast cancer research.

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Buttonwood Campground will hold its Pink Out for breast cancer research.

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