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The Sentinel offers nonprofit and other community organizations an opportunity to promote upcoming events for free in the community calendar for three days before the event. Events requiring reservations may be promoted for up to two weeks before 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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•Drive-thru chicken corn soup -- pickup 1-4 p.m., Oct. 28, Crossroads Church of God Of Prophecy, Maze (Rte. 235, approx. 2.5 miles east from East Salem). $8 per quart. Must pre-order by calling the church at (717) 463-2389 by Saturday, Oct. 21.
•Tyler Smith Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser -- 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Sunday, Oct 22., Lewistown Elks Lodge, 229 W. Third St. in Lewistown. Chicken and waffles or chicken pot pie. Eat in or take out. Adults $10, children $6. Benefits students in the welding program at Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology. Call (717) 994-4783 or (717) 994-1884 to reserve tickets. Limited number available at the door.
•Free sauerkraut workshop -- 6-7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 30, Body and Soul Community Center, Strodes Mills. Learn how to make healthy, fermented sauerkraut and take some home with you. Bring a three-pound head of cabbage, a good cutting knife, cutting board and a big dish. For reservations, contact Rose Massie at (717) 899-6044 or rmassie@cpartnerships.com. Event sponsored by Community Partnerships and United Way of Mifflin-Juniata.
•Homespun turkey dinner -- 4-7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 2, First United Methodist Church, Lewistown. Adults: $10, ages 5-11: $5, 4 and under: free. Tickets in advance only. Reserve by calling (717) 248-4618.
•Mifflin County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees luncheon meeting -- noon on Thursday, Nov. 2 at Birch Hill Event Center in Burnham. Meeting will be the annual bazaar and John Pannizzo speaking on the new athletic complex. Bring and price items for the bazaar. Menu: mixed greens, garlic bread, pasta marinara w/ meatballs, pumpkin pie w/ whipped topping. Cost is $14. Reserve with number attending by email at ldmjdj@embarqmail.com or by calling Dave at (717) 437-6024 by noon, Oct. 27. All school retirees are welcome.
•Soup sale -- Order now for pick-up of beef vegetable soup orders, noon-6 p.m., Nov. 3, Reedsville Lutheran Church fellowship hall, Logan and Pearl Street. $7 per quart. Call (717) 250-0985. Leave message with name, phone number and quantity. Order deadline is Nov. 2.
•Holiday bazaar-- Nov. 10 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Nov. 11 from 8 a.m. to noon, Port Royal Lutheran Church, 402 Market St., Port Royal. New, homemade and slightly used Christmas items and holiday decorations. Artificial trees, wreaths, lights and more. Baked goods, apple dumplings, party mixes and desserts. Order soup by the quart: beef vegetable and ham and bean. Also, frozen homemade ready-to-bake mincemeat and caramel apple pie. Mincemeat pie filling also available to preorder. Soup, pies and filling must be preordered by Nov. 3. Pies and soup can be picked up Friday or Saturday. Call (717) 527-4581, (717) 527-4040 or (717) 968-3816.
Today
•Bingo -- 9:30 -11 a.m., Lewistown Senior Center.
•Mifflin County Historical Society Research Library – Open 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., rear of Historic Courthouse, Monument Square, Lewistown.
•Food giveaway -- 10-11 a.m. at Hillbilly Fever carnival grounds, East Sassafras Street, Beavertown, sponsored by Helping Hands, Helping Other Inc. No income guidelines. Please 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 High School Class of 1964 brunch -- 10:30 a.m. at Vince's Pizza, Burnham.
•Free community lunch -- 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Faith Community in Christ Church, East Waterford. Eat-in-event. Menu: Ham and green beans with applesauce. Information: (717) 734-3162.
•Chief Logan Class of 1967 luncheon -- 12:30 p.m., All class members, spouses, significant others and friends welcome.
•Mission quilts -- 1 p.m., Yeagertown Senior Center. Sewing skills not necessary. Helpers needed.
•Book club -- 2:30-3:30 p.m., Mifflin County Library, Lewistown branch, 123 N. Wayne St., Lewistown. The book, "The Hidden One," by Linda Castillo, will be discussed. New members are welcome, even if they have not read the book. Information: (717) 24202391.
•McVeytown Halloween parade -- 6:30 p.m., McVeytown.
•Juniata County Veterans Council meeting -- 7 p.m., American Legion Post 298, Main Street, Mifflintown. More information: Edward Rozell at (717) 463-2108. Membership in American Legion or VFW is not required.
Thursday, Oct. 19
•Kishacoquillas Class of 1968 luncheon -- 11 a.m., Honey Creek Inn, Reedsville.
• Blood drive -- noon-6 p.m., Mifflintown Fire Co. Appointments requested. For appointments and "Rapid Pass" visit: www.redcross.org.
•LHS Class of 1957 ladies luncheon -- noon, J.P. Edward's, Burnham.
•CLHS Class of 1960 luncheon -- noon, Heritage Restaurant, Allensville.
•Bingo -- 1 p.m., Yeagertown Senior Center.
•Spaghetti dinner -- 4-7 p.m., White Memorial Church fellowship hall, Main Street, Milroy. Hosted by the Milroy Lion's Club. Entrance is by donation. MEal includes spaghetti and meatballs, salad, bread, applesauce, desserts, drinks. Proceeds benefit the Seven Mountains Scout Camp.
•Captain Jack and Mount Union Area High School dinner -- 6 p.m. at Hoss's Steak and Sea House, Lewistown.
Friday, Oct. 20
•Coffee with friends -- 9 a.m.-noon at Lack-Tuscarora EMS, 9320 South Route 75, East Waterford.
•Bingo -- 6 p.m., Beale Township Fire Department. Doors open at 5 p.m.