Calendar
Reserve Now:
•Free gardening workshop — 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 21, Lewistown Community Gardens (near the Mifflin County Library, Lewistown). Master Gardener Tiffany Renninger will discuss composting, best practices for successful vegetable transplants. For reservations, contact Rosie Massie at (717) 899-6044 or rmassie@cpartnerships.com. Sponsored by United Way and Community Partnerships.
•Mifflin County Chapter PASR luncheon meeting — noon, Thursday, May 7, Birch Hill Event Center, 1100 N. Pine St., Burnham. The Loretta Woodson Award and scholarship awards will be presented. Cost of the meal is $17.50. Reserve with the number attending at ldmjdj@embarqmail.com or (717) 437-6024 by noon, Friday, May 1. All MCSD retirees are welcome.
•LHS Class of 1956 70th reunion — noon, Sunday, June 7, Birch Hill Event Center, 1100 N. Pine St., Burnham. Open drop-in visitation period 2:30 to 5 p.m. Reservation deadline May 1.
Tuesday, April 21
• Coffee with friends — 9 a.m. to noon, Lack-Tuscarora EMS, 9320 Route 75 South, East Waterford.
• Dominoes — 9 a.m., Derry Township Senior Citizen Center, 15 Mill St., Yeagertown.
•American Red Cross blood drive — 12:30 to 5 p.m., Niemonds Independence Church, Richfield. Appointments requested. For appointments and “Rapid Pass” visit: www.redcross.org.
•April Book Group — 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Mifflin County Library, Lewistown. The book is “Under a Painted Sky” by Stacey Lee. New members welcome. Information: (717) 242-2391.
•Mifflin County Library Board of Directors meeting — 5 p.m., Mifflin County Courthouse Annex, 101 W. 3rd St., Lewistown. Information: (717) 242-2391.
•April Book Group — 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Kish Branch Library, Belleville. The book is “Under a Painted Sky” by Stacey Lee. New members welcome. Information: (717) 935-2880.
•Mifflin County Republican Committee meeting — 7 p.m., Birch Hill Events building, 1100 N. Pine St., Burnham.
Wednesday, April 22
•Bingo — 9:30 to 11 a.m., Lewistown Senior Center, 15 Knepp Ave., Lewistown.
•Food giveaway — 10 to 11 a.m. at Hillbilly Fever carnival grounds, East Sassafras St., Beavertown, sponsored by Helping Hands, Helping Others Inc. No income guidelines. Do not arrive before 9:30 a.m.. Volunteers are needed and should arrive at 8:30. Donations are appreciated at P.O. Box 151, Beavertown, PA 17813.
•Chief Logan High School Class of 1964 brunch — 10:30 a.m., Vince’s Pizza and Family Restaurant, 311 S. Logan Blvd., Burnham.
•Lewistown Post Office retirees luncheon — noon, Bing’s Diner, Burnham.
•Mission quilts — 1 p.m., Derry Township Senior Citizen Center, 15 Mill St., Yeagertown. Sewing skills are not necessary. Helpers needed.
•TOPS Chapter 1749 meeting — Weigh-in 5 p.m., meeting 5:30 p.m., Kish Church, 99 Taylor Dr., Reedsville. New members welcome. First meeting is free. Information: (717) 994-0905.
•Juniata County Veterans Council meeting — 7 p.m., American Legion Post 298, 29 S. Main Street, Mifflintown. More information: American Legion (717) 436-9444. Membership in American Legion or VFW is not required.
Thursday, April 23
•Kish Class of 1966 brunch — 10 a.m., Honey Creek Inn, Reedsville.
•American Red Cross blood drive — noon to 5:30 p.m., Mifflintown Fire Co. Appointments requested. For appointments and “Rapid Pass” visit: www.redcross.org.
•Bingo — 1 p.m., Derry Township Senior Citizen Center, 15 Mill St., Yeagertown.
•LHS Class of 1970 luncheon — 1 p.m., Downtown OIP, Lewistown.
•All-you-can-eat benefit spaghetti dinner — 4 p.m., Troxelville Community Center, 9186 Rte. 235, Beaver Springs/Troxelville. Adults: $12, ages 6-12: $6, under 5: free. Sponsored by Middle Creek Council of Churches.



