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The McClure Veterans Memorial Pool will hold an important fundraiser this weekend.

MCCLURE — Pool season might still be a few months away, but supporters of the McClure Veterans Memorial Pool are already gearing up for summer by coming together for the facility’s 18th annual fundraiser on Saturday.

The event, held at the McClure American Legion, located at 36 E. Ohio St., McClure, has become a spring tradition for families, volunteers, and anyone who wants to help keep the community pool thriving.

Doors open at noon, and the day quickly fills with activity. The Chinese auction runs from midday until late afternoon, offering a wide spread of donated items and themed baskets that appeal to every age and interest. Past years have featured everything from home décor and gardening supplies to chocolates, baby items, and local favorites like Middleswarth and Hartley’s products. The drawing begins at 5 p.m., followed by the evening basket auction at 7 p.m., where larger themed bundles often spark friendly bidding excitement.

Throughout the day, guests can enjoy food from the concession stand, browse door prizes, and take part in raffles, including a 50/50 that always draws a crowd. Every dollar raised goes directly toward supporting the pool’s operations, ensuring another summer of safe, affordable recreation for local families.

Anyone wishing to donate new items for the Chinese auction or baskets for the basket auction, call Adam Ewig at (570) 765-8411 or Patty Church at (717) 994-5533.

Other things to do this weekend include:

Life and times of Dorcas Buchanan

Presented by retired journalist Cate Barron at 2 p.m. Saturday and co-hosted by St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 21. S. Main St., Lewistown, and the Mifflin County Historical Society, this special program on Dorcas Buchanan is the perfect fit with American250 on tap this year.

Drive-thru fish and chicken tender dinner

The Richfield Lions Club is hosting a drive-thru fish and chicken tender dinner at Basom Park, 6972 Heister Valley Road, Richfield, from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday. The menu includes: fish or chicken tenders, macaroni and cheese, stewed tomatoes, applesauce, pepper slaw and a cupcake. The cost is $14.

Milroy American Legion breakfast

The Milroy American Legion, 6099 Old Route 22, Milroy, will serve its monthly breakfast from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday. This month’s menu includes: ham, egg and potato casserole, French toast casserole and scrambled eggs with sausage or bacon. The cost is $10.

Live entertainment

• Samantha Press, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Shy Bear Brewing, 35 Meadowbrook Lane, Lewistown;

• Larry Kauffman, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Hungry Run Wine Bar and Bistro, 10042 Route 522 South, Lewistown;

• Anna Pearl Belinda, 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Seven Mountain Wine Cellars, 324 Decker Valley Road, Spring Mills;

• The Pub Rovers, 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Shy Bear Brewing, 35 Meadowbrook Lane, Lewistown;

• Bella Donna, 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Hungry Run Distillery, 10 Ridens Road, Lewistown;

• Kilmaine Saints, 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Shy Bear Brewing, 35 Meadowbrook Lane, Lewistown.

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Have an event coming up? Email the details to events@lewistownsentinel.com by 5 p.m. Tuesday the week of the event.