Polar plunging, tossing and dancing top list of activities
Submitted photo<br> Amy Graham (from left), Stacey Falkner and Craig Bubb run down the beach to take the plunge during a recent Polar Plunge. Their shirts, ‘B-R-R,’ refer to the chilly temperatures.
Submitted photo<br> Amy Graham (from left), Stacey Falkner and Craig Bubb wade in the icy waters of Greenwood Lake.
Submitted photo<br> A group dives into chilly Greenwood Lake during a recent Polar Plunge.
Submitted photo<br> Amy Graham (from left), Stacey Falkner and Craig Bubb run down the beach to take the plunge during a recent Polar Plunge. Their shirts, ‘B-R-R,’ refer to the chilly temperatures.
Submitted photo<br> Amy Graham (from left), Stacey Falkner and Craig Bubb wade in the icy waters of Greenwood Lake.
Submitted photo<br> A group dives into chilly Greenwood Lake during a recent Polar Plunge.
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Looking for something to do with family and friends this weekend?
1. Live music by Mike Weyrauch
Singer Mike Weyrauch takes the stage at Iron Ridge Brewery, 9074 Route 522, Lewistown, at 6 p.m. Friday. For more information, visit LinkTr.ee/MikeWeyrauchMusic or find him on Facebook or Instagram.
2. Polar Plunge and Snowfest
With temperatures dropping, it's the perfect time to take a plunge into chilly Greenwood Lake for the Juniata Valley YMCA Polar Plunge and Greenwood Furnace State Park Snowfest. The fun lasts from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday at the park, located at 15795 Greenwood Road, Huntingdon. Events include the famous polar plunge, 5-miler run, bonfire on the beach, visit with Smokey the Bear, live music by Matt Marsden and much more. For more information about the plunge, call the YMCA (717) 248-5019, visit www.jvymca.org or find them on Facebook. For snowfest information, call the park at (814) 667-1800, visit www.dcnr.pa.gov or find them on Facebook.
3. Wine and Design: Pine cone succulent
The Juniata Valley Winery, 19175 Route 35 South, Mifflin, hosts a pine cone succulent workshop at 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Tickets cost $41 per person and include all supplies, instruction and wine. For more information, call (717) 320-2560, visit www.juniatavalleywinery.com or find them on Facebook.
4. Stars and Stripes Cornhole
The Stars and Stripes Cornhole Tournament stops at the Rec Park Community Center, 108 Montgomery Ave., Lewistown, at 12 p.m. Saturday. Warmups at 11 a.m. Tickets cost $20 per person. A concession stand also will be available. Proceeds benefit City Hook and Ladder. For more information, find them on Facebook.
5. Square dancing in Petersburg
Slip on your dancing shoes for a square dance from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday at Shavers Creek Fireman's Park, 8707 Fireman's Park Lane, Petersburg. The cost is $6 for ages 12 and older. Kitchen will also be open. Proceeds benefit the Shavers Creek Volunteer Fire Co. For more information, find them on Facebook.
Know of a family-friendly event going on? Email details to events@lewistownsentinel.com.