Grab some turkey to go or cut a rug this weekend
Photo courtesy of MIDDLECREEK AREA COMMUNITY YMCA<br> The Middlecreek Area Community YMCA in Beaver Springs hosts youth basketball games on Saturdays.
Photo courtesy of JUNIATA VALLEY YMCA<br> Youngsters enjoy fun and games at the Juniata Valley YMCA in Burnham.
Photo courtesy of DEREK HEIDEL<br> Singer Derek Heidel will be performing at both The Bierhaus and Shy Bear Brewing this weekend.
Photo courtesy of MIDDLECREEK AREA COMMUNITY YMCA<br> The Middlecreek Area Community YMCA in Beaver Springs hosts youth basketball games on Saturdays.
Photo courtesy of JUNIATA VALLEY YMCA<br> Youngsters enjoy fun and games at the Juniata Valley YMCA in Burnham.
Photo courtesy of DEREK HEIDEL<br> Singer Derek Heidel will be performing at both The Bierhaus and Shy Bear Brewing this weekend.
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Whether you are still celebrating the arrival of 2025, or just looking for something to do during this first weekend of the new year, here are a few things to check out in the Juniata Valley:
Free square dancing in Mifflintown
The Heaven Bound Church in Mifflintown is hosting free square dancing for family and friends of all ages at the Mifflintown Fire Hall from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday. Keepin' It Simple will be calling the event. If you can't make this event, other events are scheduled on Feb. 1, March 1 and April 5 at the same time and location.
Shining Light Through the Darkness wraps up today
From 5 to 10 p.m. today, at Kishacoquillas Park, 1 Derry Park Drive, Lewistown, the annual holiday tradition, Shining Light Through the Darkness, wraps up for another season. The lights turn on at 5 p.m. with entertainment beginning at 7 p.m. Walk through the beautiful Christmas light display, model train displays. All activities, including food and drink, rides, etc., are by donation. Find them on Facebook for a complete list of events.
Turkey dinner to go
The Burnham Lions Club will hold a turkey dinner from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. -- or until it sells out -- on Sunday, at the Burnham Lions Community Building, First Avenue, Burnham. The menu includes turkey, filling, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn and green beans. Takeout only. The cost is $12 per dinner.
It's Fun to stay
at the Y-M-C-A
• Youth basketball at Middlecreek YMCA on Saturdays: Middlecreek Area Community YMCA, 67 Elm St., Beaver Springs, will hold youth basketball games for ages pre-kindergarten through sixth grade on Saturdays. The cost is $25 for YMCA members and $35 for non-members. For more information, call (570) 658-2276.
• Juniata River Valley YMCA Afterschool Program: So, it actually starts on Monday, but the Juniata Valley YMCA, located at 105 First Ave., Burnham, has created an afterschool program for fourth- to seventh-grade students. The program is held from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and offers snacks, activities, gym time, homework help and positive mentorship. It is also under 100 percent scholarship. To register or get more information, call (717) 248-5019 or email prodir_jvymca@comcast.net.
Live Entertainment
• Chris Ruble, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Hungry Run Wine Bar and Bistro, 10042 Route 522 South, Lewistown.
• Derek Heidel, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, The Bierhaus, 10141 Route 522 South, Lewistown.
• The Sorters, 5 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Hungry Run Distillery, 10 Ridens Road, Lewistown.
• Derek Heidel, 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Shy Bear Brewing, 35 Meadowbrook Lane, Lewistown.
• Hayden Snook, 6 p.m. Saturday, Hungry Run Wine Bar and Bistro, 10042 Route 522 South, Lewistown.
• Velveeta, 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, The Bierhaus, 10141 Route 522 South, Lewistown.
• Robert Richardson, 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Shy Bear Brewing, 35 Meadowbrook Lane, Lewistown.
Got an event coming up, email the details to events@lewistownsentinel.com.