Mifflin County Garden Club to host Christmas decorating event

LEWISTOWN — The Mifflin County Garden Club will be hosting a Christmas decorating event for Lewistown Borough residents. This year’s theme is “Christmas Candy Land,” also the theme for the Festival of Ice.

Photography of Christmas decorations will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 3, beginning no earlier than 5 p.m., and will be celebrated on social media, and in the Sentinel. There will be no judging. All participants will be given a rosette.

The Mifflin County Garden Club asks that participants send a brief email to sara@buffington.tv with the address and name(s) of those participating. Photos will be posted on social media on Thursday, Dec. 4.

Fall and winter trout stocking to begin Oct. 1

HARRISBURG — Beginning Oct. 1, and continuing through mid-December, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission will stock approximately 116,500 hatchery-raised adult Rainbow, Brown and Brook Trout in 118 stream sections and lakes. These stockings will immediately replenish some of the most popular fishing spots across the Commonwealth and provide ice fishing opportunities as conditions allow throughout the winter. Trout that are stocked during fall and winter can be fished for immediately.

Trout anglers can take advantage of the Extended Trout Season which began on Sept. 2 and lasts through Feb. 16, 2026. During the extended season, the daily creel limit is three trout of combined species with a minimum size of seven inches, unless the water is managed under special regulations. Extended Trout Season regulations apply only to designated Stocked Trout Waters, and harvest of trout in other waters during the extended trout season is prohibited.

Anglers who plan to fish from a boat this fall and winter are reminded that water temperatures can drop rapidly, presenting added dangers. All boaters are reminded to wear a life jacket and take note of the upcoming annual Cold Weather Life Jacket Requirement.

From Nov. 1 through April 30, anyone on a boat less than 16 feet in length, including all canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards, is required to wear a life jacket. Children ages 12 and under must always wear a life jacket while paddling.

For more information on year-round fishing and boating opportunities in Pennsylvania, visit Fishandboat.com.

Dinners available to honor local veterans

LEWISTOWN — Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital will host a drive-thru veteran appreciation dinner at the third-floor entrance of its 400 Highland Avenue location from 3 to 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 6.

A meal will also be available at Geisinger Family Health Associates, Mifflintown, 27 CJEMS Lane. A meal will be available from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Geisinger Healthplex State College, 132 Abigail Lane, Port Matilda.

The dinner is for U.S. military veterans and guests are offered at no cost. Meals are limited. Register at go.geisinger.org/vetsdinner2025 or by calling (570) 293-7200 by Oct. 30.