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War exhibit, sky watch among others this weekend

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Shelves of crocks were available for sale at Richfield Dutch Days last year.

BEAVERTOWN — Whether you want to learn about World War II through an exhibit at the Beavertown Historical Society Museum in Beavertown or about the skies overhead during a Night Sky Watch at Greenwood Furnace State Park in Huntingdon, there’s a number of things to do this weekend.

The historical society is featuring Ted Herman’s World War II exhibit, showcasing military uniforms and additional wartime artifacts from other sources, from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the museum, located in the Beavertown Borough Building, 111 W. Walnut St., Beavertown.

The book “Beavertown’s Snapshots in Time” will also be available at the museum for a donation of $45. To reserve a copy or for more information, contact Karen Burns at (570) 658-7385.

Night Sky Watch

If the outdoors is more of your cup of tea, come out to Greenwood Furnace State Park, located on Greenwood Road in Huntingdon from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on Saturday for a Night Sky Watch.

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Amusement rides were a popular attraction last year at Richfield Dutch Days.

Join Bill Arden from the Central Pennsylvania Observers club at the park office for a telescope clinic and introductory presentation on astronomy followed by an outdoor night sky tour with an electronic telescope. Bring your telescope or binoculars if you have any, and they’ll help you set them up to use them.

Richfield Dutch Days

The 57th annual Richfield Dutch Days are scheduled from 4 to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday in Basom Park in Richfield. Don’t miss the games, amusement rides, live entertainment, free nightly drawing, delicious food, Chinese Auction, bingo, Saturday parade and much more. This year’s theme is “A Community Quilted Together.”

The live entertainment schedule is:

Wednesday: Lite Switch, 7 and 8:30 p.m.

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Chris Woodward (pictured) and Shindiggin, which includes Mike McCartney (from left), Chris Bell and Brian McHugh, along with Scott Kinsey (not pictured), will perform at the Burnt Timbers Winery in Lewistown on Saturday.

Thursday: Broken Record Band, 7:30 and 8:45 p.m.

Friday: Eric Cawalla and the Uptown Band, 8 and 9:30 p.m.

Saturday: The Good News Travelin’ Band, 8:15 and 9:45 p.m.

Visit the Dutch Days Country Store for new pottery mugs, t-shirts, baked goods, cheese on the wheel, crafts and more. A fireworks display will be held at 10 p.m. Thursday, with the annual parade stepping off at 4 p.m. Saturday.

The Dutch menu features main dishes served, starting at 4:30 p.m.:

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More delicious pot pie will be served up during the annual event.

Wednesday: Homemade beef pot pie

Thursday: Ham loaf and sweet potatoes

Friday: Pork and sauerkraut

Saturday: Chicken barbecue

Find them on Facebook for more information.

Wings of Kindness 5K

The Wings of Kindness 5K will be held on Saturday at Little Buffalo State Park, Little Buffalo Road in Newport. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., with the race starting off at 8:30 a.m., rain or shine. Awards will be given to the first male and female runners overall as well as the top three in each age group.

Live entertainment

Don and Trace, 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Hungry Run Wine Bar and Bistro, 10042 Route 522 South, Lewistown.

Adult Swim, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Shy Bear Brewing, 35 Meadowbrook Lane, Lewistown.

Rocket Blasters, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Juniata Valley Winery, 19175 Route 35, Mifflin.

Rhyne and Tabyn McCormick, 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Hungry Run Wine Bar and Bistro, 10042 Route 522 South, Lewistown.

Vertigo Vultures, 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Brookmere Winery and Vineyard Inn, 5369 Route 655, Belleville.

Chris Woodward and Shindiggin, 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Burnt Timbers Winery, 35 Fisher Bee Lane, Granville.

Trackside Taste and Tunes, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, East Broad Top Railroad, 421 Meadow St., Rockhill.

Bill Huff, 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Hungry Run Distillery, 10 Ridens Road, Lewistown.

Ryan Carter Band, 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Shy Bear Brewing, 35 Meadowbrook Lane, Lewistown.

Have an event coming up? Email the details to events@lewistownsentinel.com.

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