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•Employer workplace seminar -- 8:30 to 11:45 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 29, PA CareerLink Mifflin County, 6395 Rte. 103 N., MCIDC Plaza, Building 58, Lewistown. Topics: Managing AI and Navigating Transgender Issues in the Workplace. Check-in 8:30 a.m. Presentation 9 a.m. $40 per person. Make check payable to J/V EAC and bring to seminar. Pay at the door only. Turkey dinner provided. Registration required. To register or for information, contact Margaret Winters at mwint1@verizon.net or call (717) 248-9849. Sponsored by Juniata Valley Employer Advisory Council.
Saturday, Sept. 26
•Indoor yard sale -- 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Holy Communion Lutheran Church, 132 N. Main St., Yeagertown.
•Fall Festival -- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Grace United Methodist Church, 101 Logan St., Lewistown. Event will include a silent auction including themed gift baskets, mall of bargains, rummage sale, baked goods, kids' activities, face painting, meet and greet with Gracie the Goose.
•Rummage sale -- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Grace Community Church, 310 W. Poplar St., Mount Union. Items including clothing, household, toys, more. All proceeds benefit the Lewistown Homeless Shelter and the Children's Program at Grace Community Church.
•Mifflin County Amish-Mennonite Historical Society Fall Heritage Day -- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., corner of Main and Walnut St, Belleville. Two museum buildings, many demonstrations and attractions on the lawn, Putt-Putt’s Homemade Ice Cream, horse drawn wagon rides. All are welcome.
•Rodeo event -- 3 to 6 p.m., First Baptist Church parking lot, Rte. 35, one mile north of Mifflintown. Mechanical bull, horse rides, bounce house, games. Food and fun for all ages. Rain or shine. Visit www.fbcmiff.com.
Sunday, Sept. 27
•Free community lunch -- 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Lewistown Presbyterian Church, 17 E. Third St., Lewistown. Takeout begins at 12:15 p.m. while supplies last. All are welcome to attend.
•McCoy House Museum -- open 1 to 3 p.m., 17 N. Main St., Lewistown. Estate sale.
•Beavertown Historical Society Museum -- open 1 to 3 p.m., Beavertown Borough building, 111 W. Walnut St., Beavertown. Feature Exhibit is "Restaurants in Beavertown Through the Years." Contact Karen Burns at (570) 658-7385 for more information.
Monday, Sept 28
•Job Club -- 10 a.m. to noon, Mifflin County CareerLink, MCIDC Plaza Building 58. Attendees can search for jobs, tailor resumes, apply for jobs and learn how to get jobs.
•TOPS (Take off the Pounds Sensibly) PA 13339 meeting -- 6:45 p.m., Rhodes Memorial United Methodist Church, 500 Highland Ave., Lewistown. Weigh-in at 6 p.m. New members welcome. For information: (717) 994-0156.
Tuesday, Sept. 29
•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.
•Mifflin County Historical Society Research Library -- open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., rear of Historic Courthouse, Monument Square, Lewistown.
•Juniata County Historical Society Archives -- open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 498 Jefferson St., Suite B, Mifflintown (below the Juniata County Library). Hours by appointment also. Call (717) 436-5152. Leave a message if there is no answer.
•Cowboy Church fundraiser -- 6:30 to 8 p.m., Bethel A.M.E. Church Hope Center, 23 N. Juniata St., Lewistown. Donations accepted. For more information, call (718) 869-1963.
•Red, White and Goose Parade -- 6:30 p.m., Downtown Lewistown.
Wednesday, Sept. 30
•Bingo -- 9:30 to 11 a.m., Lewistown Senior Center, 15 Knepp Ave., Lewistown.
•Mifflin County Historical Society Research Library -- open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., rear of Historic Courthouse, Monument Square, Lewistown.
•Juniata County Historical Society Archives -- open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 498 Jefferson St., Suite B, Mifflintown (below the Juniata County Library). Hours by appointment also. Call (717) 436-5152. Leave a message if there is no answer.
•LHS class of 1959 luncheon -- 11:30 a.m., Honey Creek Inn, Reedsville.
•CLHS Class of 1961 luncheon -- noon, Vince's Pizza and Family Restaurant, Burnham. Spouses and guests are welcome.
•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.
•Casino and Music -- 6 to 8 p.m., Celebration Villa, Reedsville. Fun casino games, live jazz by Jay Vonada, refreshments and snacks, photo fun. Note: No real gambling, just friendly competition.