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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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• Mifflin County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees luncheon meeting -- noon, Thursday, May 2, Birch Hill Event Center, Burnham. Program will be the presentation of the Scholarship and Lauretta Woodson Awards. Menu: Chicken Alfredo, mixed greens salad, garlic bread, brownie with whipped cream. Cost is $14. Reserve, with the number of persons attending, by emailing ldmjdj@embarqmail.com or by calling (717) 437-6024 by noon, Friday, April 26. All school retirees are welcome.
• Take-out ham potpie meal -- 4 to 6 p.m., May 4, Milroy United Methodist Church. Meal includes ham potpie, cole slaw, applesauce, roll and cake. Cost is by donation. Reserve by Wednesday, May 1, by calling (717) 667-3778 or (717) 667-2423. Leave message if no answer.
• Mother's Day dinner -- 11 a.m.to 2 p.m or until sold out, Sunday, May 12, Milroy Hose Co. No. 1, 190 College Ave., Milroy. Dine-in or takeout. Menu: ham, scalloped potatoes, noodles, corn, dinner roll and dessert. Adults $15. Children 10 and under $7. Call (717) 667-2388 for reservations by May 11.
Today
• Bingo -- 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., McVeytown Senior Center.
• Job club -- 10 a.m. to noon, Mifflin County CareerLink, MCIDC plaza building 58. Attendees will have the opportunity to search for jobs, tailor resumes, apply for jobs and learn how to get jobs.
• 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
• Election Day soup and bake sale -- 7 a.m. until sold out, Turbett Grange Hall, 12561 Rte. 333 E., Port Royal. Soups: chicken corn, ham and bean. Apple dumplings, pies and a variety of baked goods.
• Coffee with friends -- 9 a.m.-noon at Lack-Tuscarora EMS, 9320 South Route 75, East Waterford.
• 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 Beech St., Burnham. Homemade meatball subs, chips, salad, fruit and dessert served. Dine-in only.
• Blood drive -- 12:30 to 6 p.m., Allensville Community Hall. For appointments and "Rapid Pass" visit: www.redcross.org.
• Blood drive -- 1 to 6 p.m., Niemond's Independent Church, Richfield. For appointments and "Rapid Pass" visit: www.redcross.org.
Wednesday
• 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., Kountry Kitchen Restaurant, McVeytown.
• LHS Class of 1959 lunch -- 11:30 a.m., Bel-Vue Inn, Reedsville.
• Blood drive -- noon to 6 p.m., Belleville Community Hall. For appointments and "Rapid Pass" visit: www.redcross.org.
• CLHS 1961 luncheon -- noon, Bel-Vue Inn, Reedsville. Classmates, spouses and guests welcome.
• CLHS 1968 luncheon -- 12:30 p.m. at Vince's Pizza and Family Restaurant. Classmates, spouses and friends are welcome.
• Mission quilts -- 1 p.m., Yeagertown Senior Center. Sewing skills not necessary. Helpers needed.
• Blood drive -- 1 to 6:30 p.m., Juniata Christian School. For appointments and "Rapid Pass" visit: www.redcross.org.
• McVeytown Fresh Express -- 2 to 4 p.m., McVeytown United Methodist Church. Offering nutritious food, year round. Information: mcveytownfreshexpress@gmail.com.