Here’s a glance at some of the things to do:

Sock Hop at the Hope Center

The Hope Center, located at 23 N. Juniata St., Lewistown, hosts a Sock Hop on Friday, from 6 to 9 p.m. Come dressed to impress and dance, enjoy snacks and drinks. Prizes will be awarded for the best dressed. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door and kids under 12 years old get in for $5. Purchase tickets at hopeinahurtingworld.org.

Car Hop at Lack-Tuscarora EMS

Photo courtesy of JUNIATA RIVER VALLEY VISITORS BUREAU
A crowd gathers around the Embassy Theatre in Downtown Lewistown for the Lewistown Community Band’s annual ‘Let Freedom Ring’ concert.

Lack-Tuscarora EMS, 9320 Route 75, East Waterford, will hold a Car Hop on Friday, from 4 to 7 p.m. Cruise on in and enjoy some delicious bites from the comfort of your vehicle.

Outdoor programs at Greenwood Furnace

Greenwood Furnace State Park in Huntingdon has a pair of outdoor programs on its weekend slate:

•All About Owls,” 7:30 to 9 p.m. Friday. Join park staff and PA Game Commission for an introduction to owls. Find out what an owl pellet is and how to dissect one. As evening turns to night, they will try and call-in owls. Meet at Pavilion No. 1.

•”Wild Edible Plants,” 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday. Join park staff for an introduction to wild edibles, which includes a short walk to identify edible plants. Participants will have the opportunity to taste a few edibles. Meet at the Blacksmith Shop.

Car Show and Community Events

•Sinister RatRodz Fourth Annual Car Show, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, 80 Armstrong Lane, McClure. Special appearances, contests, flamethrowers, live music and much more.

•Fifth Annual Memorial Event in Middleburg, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Middleburg Carnival Grounds, 196 S. Charles St., Middleburg. Car, truck and motorcycle show with trophies. Motorcycle ride after the trophy presentation. All money raised will benefit the Anthony Bowersox Foundation LLC. The foundation is raising funds to build a skatepark in Snyder County. Any questions contact Brenda at (570) 765-2293.

•McVeytown Community Picnic, noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, 3055 Ferguson Valley Road, McVeytown. Held at the Atkinson Mills Community Center, the picnic features food, games, door prizes, music and ice cream truck from 1 to 4 p.m. For the full schedule, visit Wayne Township, Mifflin County PA Recreation Board’s Facebook page.

•Lewistown Alliance Church Community Party, 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, 50 Hudson Ave., Lewistown. Come for the food, bounce houses and stay for a great view of the Lewistown fireworks.

Fireworks to celebrate the Fourth

“Let Freedom Ring” Concert and Fireworks, 6:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday. The Annual “Let Freedom Ring” Concert is set for 6:30 p.m. at the Historical Mifflin County Courthouse, with the Lewistown Fireworks to follow on the Juniata River at 9:30 p.m.

Live

entertainment

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

•Angry Young Band: Billy Joel Tribute, 7 p.m. Friday, Shy Bear Brewing 35 Meadowbrook Lane, Lewistown.

•Ryan Russler, 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Hungry Run Distillery, 10 Ridens Road, Lewistown.

•Music Trivia with Ffej, 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Shy Bear Brewing 35 Meadowbrook Lane, Lewistown.

•Sam Thul, 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Seven Mountains Wine Cellars, 324 Decker Valley Road, Spring Mills.

•3MO, 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Burnt Timbers Winery, 45 Fisher Bee Lane, Granville.

•Ryan Carter Band with special guest Stan Orndorf on bass, 4 to 7 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.