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• Mifflin County Chapter of Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees luncheon meeting -- noon, Thursday, April 4, Birch Hill Event Center, Burnham. April's meeting is the silent auction to benefit the Mifflin County PASR Chapter's scholarship fund. Bring an auction item. Menu: coleslaw, beef tips in gravy, mashed potatoes, roasted Brussel sprouts, rolls/butter, apple pie. Cost is $14. Reserve, with the number of persons attending, by email: ldmjdj@embarqmail.com or by calling (717) 437-6024 by noon, Friday, March 29. All school retirees are welcome.
Today
• Bingo -- 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., McVeytown Senior Center.
• TOPS (Take off the Pounds Sensibly) PA 13339 meeting -- 6:45 p.m., Rhodes Memorial United Methodist Church, 500 Highland Avenue, Lewistown. Weigh-in at 6 p.m. Welcoming new members. For information: (717) 994-0156.
Tuesday
• Coffee with friends -- 9 a.m. to noon at Lack-Tuscarora EMS, 9320 South Route 75, East Waterford.
• Blood drive -- 9 a.m.to 2 p.m., East Juniata High School. For appointments and "Rapid Pass" visit: www.redcross.org.
• Domino's -- 9 a.m., Yeagertown Senior Center.
• Mifflin County Historical Society Research Library -- open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., rear of Historic Courthouse, Monument Square, Lewistown.
• Juniata County Historical Society Archives -- open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 498 Jefferson St., Suite B, Mifflintown (below the Juniata County Library). Hours by appointment also. Call (717) 436-5152. Leave a message if there is no answer.
• Free community meal -- 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., New Life Church, 101 N. Beech St., Burnham. Pork and sauerkraut, hot dog, mashed potatoes, fruit and dessert will be served. Dine in only.
Wednesday
• City Hook & Ladder Easter flower sale -- 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Engine Room, 317 Valley St., Lewistown.
• Bingo -- 9:30 to 11 a.m., Lewistown Senior Center.
• Mifflin County Historical Society Research Library -- open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., rear of Historic Courthouse, Monument Square, Lewistown.
• Juniata County Historical Society Archives -- open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 498 Jefferson St., Suite B, Mifflintown (below the Juniata County Library). Hours by appointment also. Call (717) 436-5152. Leave a message if there is no answer.
• CLHS Class of 1966 luncheon -- 11 a.m. at Vince's Pizza in Burnham.
• Lewistown Post Office retirees luncheon -- 11 a.m. at Bing's Diner.
• LHS Class of 1959 luncheon -- 11:30 a.m., Burnham OIP.
• CLHS Class of 1961 luncheon -- noon, Burnham OIP. Classmates, spouses and guests welcome.
• CLHS Class of 1968 luncheon -- 12:30 p.m. at Vince's Pizza and Family Restaurant. Classmates, spouses and friends welcome.
• Mission quilts -- 1 p.m., Yeagertown Senior Center. Sewing skills are not necessary. Helpers needed.
• McVeytown Fresh Express -- 2 to 4 p.m., McVeytown United Methodist Church. Offering nutritious food, year round. Information: mcveytownfreshexpress@gmail.com.