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:

• 5K Walk/Run — Registration opens at 7 a.m., run begins at 8 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 9. Middleburg Firemen’s Field, Middleburg. Hosted by Middleburg Kiwanis. $30 early-registration includes a free tee shirt if postmarked by Aug. 2. Applications are available on the Middleburg Kiwanis 5K Facebook page. Information: (570) 541-3055 or (570) 847-8524.

• Penelec Omega Club meeting — Thursday Aug. 21, 11:30 a.m., Jethro’s, 417 Parkview Ln., Altoona. Cost of the breakfast will be the responsibility of the attendee. Guest speaker: Trooper Jacob Rhymestine of the Pennsylvania State Police will discuss identity theft and scams. All retirees and spouses welcome. Please RSVP with your name and number attending by Aug. 15 to PenelecOmegaClub@gmail.com.

Reunions:

• F. R. Oburn Family reunion — 1 p.m., Sunday, July 27, Greenwood Furnace State Park (area near the museum). Family members are welcome to join us. Bring the usual “picnic stuff”: covered dish to share and your own place settings. Any questions, call (717) 935-2052.

• Lewistown Granville High School Class of 1970 — looking for classmates for 55th class reunion, scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 16. Information: (717) 348-7461.

Friday, July 25

• Coffee with friends — 9 a.m. to noon at Lack-Tuscarora EMS, 9320 Route 75 South, East Waterford.

• Free lunch — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., First Baptist Church Family Ministry Center, Rte. 35, one mile north of Mifflintown. Menu: shrimp alfredo or pizza casserole, garlic bread, salad, fruit and dessert. Everyone is welcome.

• American Red Cross blood drive — 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thompsontown Ambulance League. Appointments requested. For appointments and “Rapid Pass” visit: www.redcross.org.

• Keystone State Muscle Cars Cruise-In — 5 to 8 p.m., weather-permitting, Between Ollie’s and Sheetz in Burnham. All cars, trucks, bikes are welcome. No membership needed. For more information, call (717) 437-6050.

• Single mom support group — 6:30-8 p.m., New Life Church Cafe, 101 Beech St., Burnham. Dinner served from 6:30-7 for mothers and children. Child care from 7-8 while mothers meet in a group. More information: call or text (717) 437-4946.

Saturday, July 26

• Juniata County Historical Society Archives — open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 498 Jefferson St., Suite B, Mifflintown (below the Juniata County Library). March 23, April 27, May 25, June 22, July 27, Aug. 24, Sept. 28, Oct. 26 and Nov. 23, 2024. Hours by appointment also. Call (717) 436-5152. Leave a message if there is no answer.

Sunday, July 27

• Free community lunch — 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Lewistown Presbyterian Church, 17 E. Third St., Lewistown. Takeout begins at 12:15 p.m. as available. All are welcome to attend.

• Beavertown Historical Society Museum — 1 to 3 p.m., Beavertown Borough Building, 111 W. Walnut St., Beavertown. Features Ted Herman’s World War II exhibit, showcasing military uniforms and additional wartime artifacts. The book “Beavertown’s Snapshots in Time” will also be available at the museum for a donation of $45. For information or to reserve book, contact Karen Burns at (570) 658-7385.

Monday, July 28

• 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 can search for jobs, tailor resumes, apply for jobs and learn how to get jobs.

• American Red Cross blood drive — noon to 5 p.m., Niemonds Independent Church. Appointments requested. For appointments and “Rapid Pass” visit: www.redcross.org.

• American Red Cross blood drive — 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., Port Royal Community Bldg. Appointments requested. For appointments and “Rapid Pass” visit: www.redcross.org.

• TOPS (Take off the Pounds Sensibly) PA 13339 meeting — 6:45 p.m., Rhodes Memorial United Methodist Church, 500 Highland Ave., Lewistown. Weigh-in at 6 p.m. New members welcome. For information: (717) 994-0156.

• Music Monday — 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., the gazebo, downtown Reedsville. Local musicians will present sacred, gospel and patriotic music. All are welcome.

Tuesday, July 29

• Coffee with friends — 9 a.m. to noon, Lack-Tuscarora EMS, 9320 Route 75 South, East Waterford.

• Dominoes — 9 a.m., Yeagertown Senior Center.

• American Red Cross blood drive — 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Compass Center. Appointments requested. For appointments and “Rapid Pass” visit: www.redcross.org.

• Fayette Community Carnival — 5 p.m., Lost Creek Community Park, 137 School St., McAlisterville. www.fayettecommunitycarnival.com. Bartlebaugh Amusements. Chicken barbecue tickets: (717) 363-7261 or (717) 463-3300.