Runners take off at the starting line for a recent Roger Snyder Memorial Race.

RICHFIELD – Whether you’re a serious runner or just keeping pace for a fun or first time, the Roger Snyder Memorial Race wants to meet you at the starting line on Saturday at Basom Park in Richfield.

Race officials believe this is the perfect event for the first time runner, as well as offering challenging course offerings for the experienced racer looking to set a personal record.

This year, they are offering a 5-kilometer walk and run,10k run, half marathon and kids run. The course runs through the beautiful Richfield countryside and is great for families and team runners, too. Basom Park is located at 6972 Heister Valley Road.

There is a fun kids’ run before the adult race, which helps set the theme of “Leaving Footprints for Our Future.” The half marathon will begin at 8 a.m., kids run at 8:45 a.m. and the 5K and 10K at 9 a.m. Join them for an event that will support the Roger Snyder Memorial Scholarship Fund for In the beginning preschool. To register, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Richfield/RogerSnyder5k10kHalfMarathon.

Fish served on Fridays only

Friday Sandwich Fridays at Sacred Heart, 3 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Sacred Heart cafeteria, 110 N. Dorcas St., Lewistown. Available during Lent. Takeout or dine in available. The cost is $5 per fish sandwich and $8 for a fish sandwich and macaroni and cheese. Pre-orders are encouraged, but not required. Pre-order by calling (717) 248-5351.

Haddock Dinner Drive-Thru, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Beavertown Rescue Hose Co. No. 20, 222 S. Sassafras St., Beavertown. Meals include haddock, French fries and pepper slaw. The cost is $16.

Star-Spangled Soirée

In 2026, our nation marks a once-in-a-generation milestone –America’s 250th Anniversary — and the Juniata River Valley Chamber of Commerce is celebrating in style with the Star-Spangled Soirée, an elegant evening inspired by the spirit, music and pageantry of the colonial era from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Juniata Valley Winery, 19175 Route 35, Mifflin. This semi-formal celebration will transport guests back to the founding days of our nation while offering a refined night out filled with history, entertainment, and connection. A formal buffet, complemented by a dessert and coffee bar is one of highlights of the evening, along with period re-enactors, authentic period music by Forbes Road Frolic, historian Tyler O. Gum and a deejay and dancing.

Cat yoga

Cat Yoga will be held at the Body and Soul Community Center, 295 Chestnut Ridge Road, McVeytown, on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Join the feline-filled yoga session at 11a.m., which also includes raffles and other fundraising stations including cat visiting. The cost is $20 for adults and $15 for children. Proceeds raised benefit ROFF Cattery Rescue and their lifesaving efforts for animals in our community.

Fascar

Evangel Church, 375 W. Fifth St., Lewistown, is hosting FASCAR on Saturday, from 1 to 4 p.m. Grab some Matchbox or Hotwheels cars and race as fast as you can. Races for all ages. Prizes for the fastest in each age group.

All about trout

Greenwood Furnace State Park, Greenwood Road, Huntingdon, is hosting “All About Trout” on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. Stop by the park office to learn about trout in the tank and see young trout up close and learn about their life cycle, habitat and what they eat. Critters from the stream will be available to view and identify. Participate in a trout survival challenge or a scavenger hunt before heading to the lake for some fishing. Join a park volunteer from 11 a.m. to noon for fishing. Poles and bait will be available. This program is free, open to all ages and will be held rain or shine. No registration is required.

National Crayon Day at Juniata County Library

Join the Juniata County Library, 498 Jefferson St., Mifflintown, for National Crayon Day on Saturday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Community Room. It’s going to be a colorful morning where kids get to learn how crayons are made, hear a crayon-themed story and create a fun craft all in celebration of National Crayon Day. Admission is free, but registration is recommended. Register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWaq Mm9UGCRlumrYv4pZ0QqUYRtrSWeVtwvOXO8SJYN503VA/viewform.

Cookies and canvas painting party

A Cookies and Canvas Benefit Painting Party will be held on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Paul W. DeLauter Youth Center, 337 Washington Ave., Mifflintown. No art skills are needed as you’ll follow fun and easy step by step instructions to create a beautiful spring painting. The cost is $35 with proceeds benefiting the center.

Live entertainment

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

Mike Yeaney, 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Seven Mountains Wine Cellars, 324 Decker Valley Road, Spring Mills.

Ryan Moran, 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Shy Bear Brewing, 35 Meadowbrook Lane, Lewistown;

Adam Yarger, 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Hungry Run Distillery, 10 Ridens Road, Lewistown.

Tunes and Tales, 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, The Leaf, 131 W. Market St., Lewistown. Traditional Irish music with Lesl Harker, Matt Ward and special guest fiddler Paraic Keane.

Ryan Carter Band, 4 to7 p.m. Sunday, Shy Bear Brewing, 35 Meadowbrook Lane, Lewistown;

• Community Worship Evening, 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, East End Coffee Co., 22 E. Market St., Lewistown;

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