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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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Reserve Now:
•Take-out ham potpie meal -- 4-6 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.
•Free Gardening Workshop -- Tuesday, May 7 at Body and Soul Community Center, Strodes Mills, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Leah Fronk, Horticulture Specialist from Penn State Extension, will be guest speaker. Topics discussed: small fruit production of strawberries, raspberries and other brambles, blueberries and grapes. Also, a short talk by Rose Massie about foliar sprays - what they are, when and how to use them. A free sample of a foliar spray will be available for those who attend. To reserve a spot, call Rose Massie at (717) 899-6044 or email: rmassie@cpartnerships.com. The workshop is sponsored by Community Partnerships and United Way of Mifflin-Juniata.
•Dinner theater -- 6:30 p.m., May 9-11, Richfield Life Ministries Church. Production of "All's Fair" including a dinner theater. Begins with a meal, including a choice of pulled pork or barbecue chicken, potatoes, mac and cheese,
vegetable, dessert. A Saturday afternoon show will be offered beginning at 1 p.m. with desserts only. Tickets: $15 per person, $10 for Children 5 – 10 years old. The Saturday afternoon show will be $10 for everyone. Make reservations for any of the shows by calling the church office at (717) 694-3490. Proceeds benefit church missions trips.
•Mother's Day dinner -- 11 a.m.-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
•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.
•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.
•Mifflin County Historical Society Research Library -- open 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., rear of Historic Courthouse, Monument Square, Lewistown.
•Break bread together dinner -- 5 p.m., St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 21 S. Main St., Lewistown.
•Souper Tuesday -- 6 p.m., Hameau Farm, located off Route 655, between Belleville and Reedsville at the Big Cow. A variety of homemade soups will be available. Cost is by donation. Attendees may bring a side to share. Information: KVHSInfo@gmail.com
Wednesday, May 1
•Bingo -- 9:30 -11 a.m., Lewistown Senior Center.
•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.
•Mifflin County Historical Society Research Library -- open 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., rear of Historic Courthouse, Monument Square, Lewistown.
•Free community lunch -- 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Faith Community in Christ Church, East Waterford. Eat-in event. Menu: ham and bean soup. For more information, contact Darcy Berrier at (717) 984-4589.
•CLHS Class of 1972 luncheon -- 12:30 p.m., Burnham OIP. Classmates, spouses and guests are welcome.
•LGHS Class of 1967 luncheon -- 1 p.m., Hoss's Steak House, Lewistown. Classmates, spouses and significant others are invited to attend.
•Mission quilts -- 1 p.m., Yeagertown Senior Center. Sewing skills not necessary. Helpers needed.
Thursday, May 2
•Machine Shop No. 1 retirees breakfast -- 8 a.m., The Restaurant, Fourth Street, Lewistown.
•Bingo -- 1 p.m., Yeagertown Senior Center.
Reunions
Upcoming reunions, including missing classmate requests, are published as part of the calendar and should be sent to events@lewistownsentinel.com. Brief reports of reunions and class reunion photos with the people identified in the order in which they appear are accepted for publication in the Saturday Living section and should be sent to living@lewistownsentinel.com.
Sunday, June 2
•R-mb-rger family reunion -- R-mb-rgers of all spellings will be welcomed at the all-family reunion on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at Camp Hebron, in Halifax, PA. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. This year attendees will celebrate "The Family Hustle" examining family triumphs over adversity from 1753 to the present. No cover. Contributions and covered dishes appreciated. Prizes for the youngest, oldest and farthest traveled. Luncheon seating is limited. Early registration is strongly encouraged. For a free info packet by mail, call (717) 827-6050, or those with a printer may go to https://tinyurl.com/RR-2024-Invitation. Registration deadline is May 15.