Holiday cheer highlights weekend
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Looking for something to do with family and friends this weekend? You might have to include Santa Claus, too. The countdown to Christmas is on and old Saint Nick is everywhere before his big night. Check out these five events:
Breakfast with Santa
The Milroy Hose Co., 190 College Ave., Milroy, is hosting breakfast with Santa from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday. Reservations are required. The cost is a cash donation. To register or for more information, call (717) 667-2388.
Santa Fest
Bring the kids to meet Santa, decorate a cookie and make an ornament at J.P. Edwards Grill and Bar, 203 S. Logan Blvd. Burnham, at noon Saturday. Admission is free.
3. Christmas Cantata "Bethlehem's Child"
The Community Choir from Juniata County will perform this inspirational faith-filled show, Christmas Cantata "Bethlehem's Child," at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Messiah Lutheran Church, 3 S. Third St., Mifflintown. For more information, find them on Facebook.
4. Christmas Cookie Contest
If baking is on your mind, perhaps entering the Christmas Cookie Contest at Iron Ridge Brewing, 9074 Route 522, Lewistown, could be fun. Bring your best batch of cookies for a chance to win a prize. The contest is slated for 4 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call (717) 363-8812.
5. Elks Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest
The Juniata Valley YMCA, 105 First Ave., Burnham, will be the site of the Elks Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest at 1 p.m. Sunday. The event will be hosted by the Lewistown Elks Lodge No. 663 BPOE. To register, email bjh83@verizon.net.
Know of a family-friendly event going on? Email details to events@lewistownsentinel.com.