Mark your calendars as the Burnham Fire Co. is set to hold its 50th Penny Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 15, and Saturday, Aug. 16, at the fire hall, located at 205 N. Beech St., Burnham.

To honor the half-century achievement, there will be a few changes and most of your old favorites: Lots of prizes, good food, rip tickets and lots of fun. The biggest change is the raffle ticket, with lots of cash including a grand prize of $10,000. Ticket price will remain $10 per chance. Follow Burnham Fire Company Penny Bazaar on Facebook for more details.

The Penny Bazaar is just one of the benefits going on in the Juniata Valley this weekend. Check out these other things to do:

Sixth Annual Dewey Hill Benefit

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A unique handcrafted replica of a firehouse is on the sale block.

The Sixth Annual Dewey Hill Benefit is slated for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday on Dewey Hill Road in Thompsontown, supporting local resident Rhoda Trevitz, who lost everything in a house fire then had her husband, Buck, pass away. Proceeds from a cornhole tournament and benefit dinner will help Trevitz ease her financial burden. Registration for the cornhole tournament starts at 11 a.m., with bags flying at 1 p.m. Partners are randomly drawn and boards will be provided. Cost to enter is $10. At noon, the meal will be served and costs a $15 donation. The meal will include barbecue chicken, pulled pork, macaroni and cheese, French fries, baked beans, coleslaw and a drink. Every meal ticket will be entered into a drawing for a $100 Bass Pro gift card. There will also be a Chinese auction and raffles throughout the day. You must be present to win.

CRC Waterslide Slide-A-Thon

Christian Retreat Center, located at 369 CRC Drive, East Waterford, is hosting its Second Annual Waterslide Slide-A-Thon on a one-of-a-kind 140-foot waterslide challenge on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Get ready to slip, slide, and make a splash for a great cause. Gather your friends, family, and fellow water enthusiasts to raise money and compete for prizes — the most slides and most funds raised. Other giveaways, too. Sign up as an individual or a four-person team. Lunch is provided for sliders and observers. For more information, visit www.crctims.org or find them on Facebook.

Awesome Dawson’s Dingers Softball Tournament

The Fourth Annual Awesome Dawson’s Dingers Slo-Pitch Softball Tournament is set for Mifflin Field on Saturday, starting at 8 a.m. Games are expected to last until 5 p.m. There will be a Chinese auction and food. Proceeds benefit the family of Dawson Proctor for ongoing medical expenses. For more information, call (717) 348-8000.

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A variety of items and gift baskets will be up for bid at the 50th Burnham FIre Co. Penny Bazaar.

Head outdoors to Greenwood Furnace

• Old-Fashioned Skills Day: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Greenwood Furnace State Park, Huntingdon Road, Huntingdon. Learn about skills from the past through demonstrations and hands-on activities including atlatl, stone sling, primitive bow making, Native American tools and artifacts, flintknapping and blacksmithing. For more information, find them on Facebook.

• Night Sky Watch: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Greenwood Furnace State Park, Huntingdon Road, Huntingdon. 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. If you have a telescope or binoculars, they’ll help you set them up to use.

Juniata Terrace 100 Year Celebration

The Borough of Juniata Terrace is hosting its 100 Year Celebration from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Get ready for a day of making memories and enjoying a wide range of fun-filled activities, including kids crafts and family games, craft vendors and other booths, cornhole tournament, great food from local businesses. Rain date is Saturday, Aug. 23.

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Nathan Pearson performs Friday at the Hungry Run Distillery in Lewistown.

Live entertainment

Tableside Magic with Brent Kessler, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Shy Bear Brewery, 35 Meadowbrook Lane, Lewistown.

Mr. Jimmy Trio, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Hungry Run Wine Bar and Bistro, 10042 Route 522 South, Lewistown.

Bella Donna, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Juniata Valley Winery, 19175 Route 35, Mifflin.

His and Hers Vinyl DJs, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Shy Bear Brewery, 35 Meadowbrook Lane, Lewistown.

Nathan Pearson, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Hungry Run Distillery, 10 Ridens Road, Lewistown.

Common Ground, 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Burnt Timbers Winery, 45 Fisher Bee Lane, Granville.

Hot Fun, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Wildwood RV Resort, 7310 Horse Valley Road, East Waterford.

Mike Weyrauch, 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Shy Bear Brewery, 35 Meadowbrook Lane, Lewistown.

If you have an event on tap, let us know by emailing events@lewistownsentinel.com.