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SUMMER FUN
"Knowing trees, I understand the meaning of patience.
Knowing grass, I can appreciate persistence." -- Hal Borland
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WEEKENDS August 9th-October 26th + Labor Day, 2008
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Event: "28th Pennsylvania Renaissabce Faire"
(11am-8pm) @ Mount Hope Estate & Winery, Mount Hope
For more information/tickets call: (717) 665-7021
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August 15-22-29 September 5-12, 2008 ~ Fridays
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Event: "Friday Nights at the Improv"
Hosted by Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
@ Mount Hope Estate & Winery
weekend dedicated to our environment and learning to preserve it
For more information/tickets call: (717) 665-7021
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August 29-30, 2008 ~ Friday-Sunday
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Activities @ Raystown Lake, Huntingdon
8/29 (7pm) Ranger Program
Topic to be announced!
8/30 (7pm) Star Party
Telescopes & guides will be available to help you explore the cosmos.
Come early to safely view the sun up close.
8/31 (1:15am) Non-denominational Worship Service
For more information call: (814) 658-3405
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August 29-September 1, 2008 ~ Friday-Monday
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Activities @ Locust Campground
Labor Day Weekend
August 30 (5:30pm) ring up some snacks to share
(6:30pm) Bingo Bash/20 Regular Games plus 5 Specials
(dusk) Movie Night
August 31 (10am) Church Service with Kauffman Family
(2pm) Canal Boat Ride
(7pm) Additional Bingo Gane
(8pm) Wagon Ride
For more information call: (717) 248-3974
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Activities @ Buttonwood Campground, Mexico
Labor Day Weekend
End of summer Annual Chicken BBQ
Entertainment by "DJ Chris Hoffman"
Kid's games & horseshoe tournament
For more information call: (717) 436-8334
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| August 30, 2008 ~ Saturday
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2008 Race Schedule @ Port Royal Speedway
Juniata County Fair
(5pm) 100 Lap Enduro- 50 cars to start
For more information call: (717) 527-2303
Schedule is subject to change
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Program @ Greenwood Furnace State Park
"Hunters on the Wing"
The Birds of Prey
(8pm) Meeting at the Blacksmith Shop
For more information call: (814) 667-1800
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Program @ Little Buffalo State Park
Butterfly Safari (10-11:30am)
Meeting @ the park office
For more information call: (717) 567-9255
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Burnham Community Day in Burnham
Vendors needed: Call (717) 248-2232 / (717) 242-2589
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STREET CLOSING: (5:30am-4pm)
Beech St (1st Ave. to Sixth Ave.), Burnham
Closed to vehicular Traffic due to Burnham Community Day
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Juniata Valley Striders
Grace Race- (Starting 8:30am)
@ Bible Baptist Church, Burnham
For more information email: stacey@falknerspc.com
Entry Forms available @ the Bible Bapist Church
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Men's Prayer Breakfast & Meeting
(7am) @ The Stop, Mifflintown
Speaker: Rev. Rev. William Esborn
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MC Extreme Cheerleading Sign-Ups
For anyone who is interested (ages 18 & under)
(9am-noon) @ Red Park, Lewistown
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Auditions for musical: "GOD SPELL"
(6-8pm) @ Holy Communion Lutheran Church, Yeagertown
For more information call: (717) 242-2596
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CANCELLED:FREE Children's Shoes Event
@ Grace United Methodist Churc, Lewistown
(No Shoe Give-away due to the Labor Day Weekend)
For more information call: (717) 248-5311
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August 30-31 September 1, 2008 ~ Saturday-Monday
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All Branches of Mifflin County Library will be CLOSED
In observation of Labor Day Holiday
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August 31, 2008 ~ Sunday
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Canal Boat Ride @ Locust Campground, Lewistown
Ride the Historic PA Canal!
For more information/tickets call: (717) 248-3974
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McCoy House Museum OPEN 1:30am-4pm)
Museum is ocated in Downtown Lewistown
For more information call: (717) 242-1022.
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BMX Event (Starts 3pm)
@ Rec Park, Lewistown
Hosted by Upper Room Worship Center
and Central Pa Youth Ministries
For more information call:(717) 247-0222
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Garden Tractor Pull and Parts Swap Meet
(11am) Blake's Acres on Lindsay Lane in Vira
For more information call: (570) 768-0319
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WEEKENDS August 9th-October 26th + Labor Day, 2008
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Event: "28th Pennsylvania Renaissabce Faire"
(11am-8pm) @ Mount Hope Estate & Winery, Mount Hope
For more information/tickets call: (717) 665-7021
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Back-to-School Nights
@ Mifflin County School Distict Schools
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Armagh Elementery | | None Scheduled |
| Brown Elementery | September 11th | (6pm) |
| Buchanan Elementery | | None Scheduled |
| East Derry Elementery | | None Scheduled |
| Highland Park Elementery | September 16th | (6pm) |
| Indian Valley High School | September 17th | (7pm) |
| Indian Valley Middle School | September 23th | (6:30pm) |
| Lewistown Area High School | September 10th | (7pm) |
| Lewistown Middle School | September 20th | (6:30pm) |
| Lewistown Middle School | September 11th | (6:30pm) |
| Lewistown Elementery School | September 17th | (6:30pm) |
| Strodes Mills Elementery School | September 3rd | (6:30pm) |
| Strodes Mill Middle School | September 22nd | (6:30pm) |
| Union Elementery School | September 9th | (6:30pm) |
Back to School Night is an activity for parents/guardians
Subject to change!
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September 1, 2008 ~ Monday
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LABOR DAY
"The end of labor is to gain leisure." ~Aristotle
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2008 Race Schedule @ Port Royal Speedway
(1pm) 58th Annual Labor Day Classic
Sprint Cars, Late Models, Pro Stocks
For more information call: (717) 527-2303
Schedule is subject to change
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Call-a-Ride will be CLOSED
in observance of Labor Day
If you need a ride Tuesday (September 3rd) call Friday
Phone Number: (717) 242-2277
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Penn Dot Photo Centers will be CLOSED
in observance of Labor Day
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PA Mifflin County CareerLink CLOSED
in observance of Labor Day
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Labor Day Sausage & Eggs Breakfast
(6:30-10:30am) @ Country Line Restaurant, Richfield
Sponsored by Richfield Sportsmen's Club
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September 2, 2008 ~ Tuesday
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Senior Social Group Meeting (9-11am)
@ Watts UM Memorial Church, Belleville
For more information call: (717) 935-2518
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Harmonica Man Concert (6:30-8:30pm)
Featuring: Tim Ruggieri
@ Derry Township Community Park, Lewistown
Concerts will take place weather permitting
There wil different guest each week through September
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Lewistown Music Study Club meeting
(7pm) @ St. Jude's Catholic Church, Mifflintown
For more information call: (717) 436-6722
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Electric Dart Shooters meeting
(6pm) @ the Season's Restaurant, Lewistown
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September 3, 2008 ~ Wednesday
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Juniata River Canal Trail Assocaition will be meeting
(5:30pm) @ Canal Park in the Narrow
Then walking the trail to the
Fish Access location
Please wear confortable shoes and carry your own snacks
There are no eating facilities at the location
For more information please contact: Jim Zubler: (717) 248-9606
Please respond if you plan to attend!
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September 4, 2008 ~ Thursday
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Business to Business Inc. Meeting
Busness Owners & Professionals
(8-9am) Downtown OIP, Lewistown
For more information call: (717) 242-6618
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Line Dance Lessons (7-9pm)
@ Mifflintown Fire Company, Mifflintown
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| September 5, 2008 ~ Friday
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2008 Race Schedule @ Port Royal Speedway
(7pm) The Night Before the 50
Sprint Cars, Pro Stocks
For more information call: (717) 527-2303
Schedule is subject to change
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Kops-4-Kids Golf Tournament
@ Lewistown Golf Club, Lewistown
For more information/to register call: (717) 248-1900 ext. 617
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Square Dance (7:-10:30pm)
@ Messiah Lutheran Church, Mifflintown
For more information call: (717) 436-6213
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September 5-7, 2008 ~ Friday-Monday
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Activities @ Locust Campground
LOCUST "LOCK-UP" Weekend
September 6 (2pm) Locust Lock-Up"… Jail your friends for a good cause!
All Jail Birds must face “Judge Jack”!
All $$ to Charity
For more information call: (717) 248-3974
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Activities @ Buttonwood Campground, Mexico
Juniata County Fair
For more information call: (717) 436-8334
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September 6, 2008 ~ Saturday
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FallFest (8am-2pm)
@ Parkview Church of the Brethren (parking lot)
(across from Derry Twp. Community Park) Lewistown
For more information call: (717) 248-1774
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Lewistown Singles Club Meeting
Everyone's Birthday Party
(7-9pm) @ Rhodes Memorial Church, Lewistown
Located near Lewistown Hospital
For more information call: (717) 248-0391
Bring $5 gift if you like!
Schedule subject to change!
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2008 Race Schedule @ Port Royal Speedway
(7pm) The 41st Annual Tuscarora 50
Sprint Cars, Pro Stocks
For more information call: (717) 527-2303
Schedule is subject to change
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Spruce Hill Open Air Market
@ Spruce Hill Village in Port Royal
For more information call: (717) 527-4146
Event happens the first Saturday of each month
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Wayne Township Community Fair
@ Atkinson Mills
More details later!
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Chicken BBQ @ Junction Fire Company, Lewistown
For more information/to order call: (717) 248-0393
BBQ will be held the "First Saturday" of each
month April through October
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Ice Cream & Trolley History Night (6:30-9pm)
@ Rockhill Trolley Museum, Orbisonia
For more information call: (814) 447 9576
(Open Memorial Day through October
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Activities @ Greenwood Furnace State Park, Huntingdon
"Stone Valley Vista Hike" (10am)
follows old coaling roads and
crosses by the place where the ingots of pig iron were stacked
on the mountain top
hence the name “pig pile!” ~ Approximately 5 miles
For more information call: (814) 667-1800
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Hilltop Kids Riding Club Show
(10am) @ showgrounds, Lewistown
For more information call: (717) 899-6807
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September 7, 2008 ~ Sunday
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Grandparent's Day
"Nobody can do for little children what grandparents do.
Grandparents sort of sprinkle stardust over the lives
of little children." ~Alex Haley
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Concert to Celebrate the Restoration
of Newly Restored Organ (4:30pm)
@ The First United Methodist Church, Lewistown
Restoration began in 1990s---Work done in stages
Organist will be: Mark Laubach
For more information call: (717) 248-4618
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Juggler Bob World's Strongest juggler
(7pm) @ Richfield Mennonite Church, Richfield
For more information call: (717) 694-3490
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September 8, 2008 ~ Monday
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"Teen Scene Book Group" (for age 14-18)
(6pm) @ MIfflin county Library, Lewistown Branch
For more information/to register call: (717) 242-2391
Or email: familyplace@mifflincountylibrary.org
Meeting the 2th Monday of the month
Club does not meet in May, August, or December
(note: October and November dates are the 3rd Monday)
You will receive the book for the following month at the meeting!
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Lewistown After Five Meeting
(6:30pm) @ Hartman Center, Milroy
For more information/reservations call:
(717) 248-9427 or (717) 248-9343
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GED Testing Registration (1-6pm)
Mifflin County CareerLink, Lewistown
For more information call: (717) 248-4942 ext. 119
Testing dates will be September 22nd & 25th
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September 9, 2008 ~ Tuesday
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Poe Valley Snowmobile Club meeting
(7pm) @ Indian Valley Middle School, Reedsville
Club meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month |
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BLOODMOBILE
(1-7pm)
@ Pine Grove United Methodist Church
Mifflintown
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Harmonica Man Concert (6:30-8:30pm)
Featuring: Tim Ruggieri
@ Derry Township Community Park, Lewistown
Concerts will take place weather permitting
There wil different guest each week through September
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Free Blood Pressure Screening (9:30-11am)
@ Walnut Medical Services, Electric Ave., Burnham
Event happens each Tuesday
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Country Line Dancing (10-11:30am)
@ Senior Community Center, Mifflintown
Event happens the each Tuesday
NO Reservations necessary!
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3-D Archery Shoot (5pm-dusk)
@ True Aim Srchery Club, McAlisterville
for more information call: 436-5430
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September 10, 2008 ~ Wednesday
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BLOODMOBILE
(1-7pm)
@ Locust Grove Mennonite Church
Belleville
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September 11, 2008 ~ Thrusday
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Car Seat Inspections (10am 2pm)
@ Lewistown Hospital, Lewistown
For more information call: The FaMily Place:
(717) 242-7438 OR or visit the website
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Mifflin County School District
Band Rental Night (4-6pm)
@ Highland Park Elementery School, Lewistown
For more information call: (717) 248-0145
Open to students and parents
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BLOODMOBILE
(noon-6pm)
@ Ellen Chapel Church
Lewistown
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Line Dance Lessons (7-9pm)
@ Mifflintown Fire Company, Mifflintown
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Business to Business Inc. Meeting
Busness Owners & Professionals
(8-9am) Downtown OIP, Lewistown
For more information call: (717) 242-6618
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September 13, 2008 ~ Saturday
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Goose Fest (10am-3pm) in Downtown Lewistown
Entertainment, Vendors, etc.
For more information contact:
Juniata Valley Area Chamber of Commerce
Phone: (717) 248-6713 / Fax: (717) 248-6714
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Turkey Supper (3:30-6pm)
@ Allensville Community Hall, Allensville
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Musical Program (6:30pm)
Talent for Parish Churches:
Salem/Shrader/St Mark's Churches
Some home crafts and Refreshments
@ St Mark's United Methodist Church, Siglerville
For more information call: (717) 242-1106
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September 15, 2008 ~ Monday
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Mifflin County Library Board Meeting
(6:15pm) @ the Mifflin County Library, Lewistown
Meetings are open to the public!
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September 16, 2008 ~ Tuesday
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Third Tuesday Adult Book Club (6:30pm)
BOOK: "My Sister's Keeper" by Jodi Picoult
@ Mifflin County Library, Lewistown
Contact any branch of the library for more information
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Harmonica Man Concert (6:30-8:30pm)
Featuring: Tim Ruggieri
@ Derry Township Community Park, Lewistown
Concerts will take place weather permitting
There wil different guest each week through September
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Free Blood Pressure Screening (9:30-11am)
@ Walnut Medical Services, Electric Ave., Burnham
Event happens each Tuesday
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Country Line Dancing (10-11:30am)
@ Senior Community Center, Mifflintown
Event happens the each Tuesday
NO Reservations necessary!
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3-D Archery Shoot (5pm-dusk)
@ True Aim Srchery Club, McAlisterville
for more information call: 436-5430
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M.O.P.S. (Mother's of Preschoolers) meeting
(10:30 am) @ Frist Baptist Church, Lewistown
Agenda: "Five Star Families"
For more information call: (717) 248-7712
Child Care will available
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September 17, 2008 ~ Wednesday
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Community Leisure Service Dinner Theater Trip to:
Captiol Dinner Theatre's "There's a Girl in My Soup"
Bus leaving:(9:45am) @ F.W.Black Building, Lewistown
(10am) CJEMS Building, Mifflintown
For more information/reservations call: (717) 242-0492 by 8/29
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September 18, 2008 ~ Thursday
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Mifflin County Historcial Society
Annual 2008 Fall Banquet
@ McVeytwon Fire Company, McVeytown
For more information call: (717) 242-1022
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Line Dance Lessons (7-9pm)
@ Mifflintown Fire Company, Mifflintown
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Business to Business Inc. Meeting
Busness Owners & Professionals
(8-9am) Downtown OIP, Lewistown
For more information call: (717) 242-6618
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Starting September 18, 2008 ~ Tuesdays-Wednesdays-Thursdays
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Health Care Prepare Class
(8:30am-3pm Tues.-9am-3:30pm Wed.-8:30am-3:30pm Thurs.)
@ Mifflin County CareerLink, Lewistown
For more information call: (717) 248-4942 ext. 116
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September 19, 2006 ~ Friday
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Square Dance (7:-10:30pm)
@ Messiah Lutheran Church, Mifflintown
For more information call: (717) 436-6213
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September 19-20, 2008 ~ Friday-Saturday
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Flower Camp @ Hartman Center, Milroy
For more information call: Mifflin County Extension
(717) 436-7744 Or email: dld5033@psu.edu
Sponsored by Juniata Valley Master Gardeners
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September 19-21, 2008 ~ Friday-Sunday
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Activities @ Locust Campground
Camp Breakfast Weekend
September 20 (8am) Everyone welcome to Breakfast
Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage or Bacon, Coffee, Juice
Please Sign Up!
(2pm) Canal Boat Ride
For more information call: (717) 248-3974
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Activities @ Buttonwood Campground, Mexico
Penn State Football Weekend
Wear your favorite team jersey (receive 10% off camp site cost)
Bring you favorite snacks to the pavilion & WATCH PENN STATE GAME
Punt, pass, and kick contest for the kids
For more information call: (717) 436-8334
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September 20, 2008 ~ Saturday
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Canal Boat Ride @ Locust Campground, Lewistown
Ride the Historic PA Canal!
For more information/tickets call: (717) 248-3974
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Lewistown Singles Club Meeting
Second Anniversary Party (7-9pm)
@ Parkview Church of the Brethren, Lewistown
For more information call: (717) 248-0391
Schedule subject to change!
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Free Workshop: How to Avoid Heating Crisis in the Winter
(11am-3pm) @ A.M.E. Bethel Church, Lewistown
For more information call: (717) 242-5452
Sponsored by Mifflin-Juniata Human Services
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West Kish Presbyterian Church
"Coffeehouse (7pm)
@ West Kish Presbyterian Church, Belleville
Scheduled to perform:
Michelle Katz - original singer/songwriter
Curtis Rockwell & Johanna Mutti - acoustic duo
Bear Fruit - eclectic Christian trio
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September 23, 2008 ~ Monday
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Harmonica Man Concert (6:30-8:30pm)
Featuring: Tim Ruggieri
@ Derry Township Community Park, Lewistown
Concerts will take place weather permitting
There wil different guest each week through September
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Free Blood Pressure Screening (9:30-11am)
@ Walnut Medical Services, Electric Ave., Burnham
Event happens each Tuesday
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Country Line Dancing (10-11:30am)
@ Senior Community Center, Mifflintown
Event happens the each Tuesday
NO Reservations necessary!
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3-D Archery Shoot (5pm-dusk)
@ True Aim Srchery Club, McAlisterville
for more information call: 436-5430
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September 23 & 25, 2008 ~ Monday & Wednesday
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GED Testing (Monday 5:30pm - Wednesday 5pm)
@ Mifflin County CareerLink, Lewistown
For more information call: (717) 248-4942 ext. 119
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September 25, 2008 ~ Thursday
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Business to Business Inc. Meeting
Busness Owners & Professionals
(8-9am) Downtown OIP, Lewistown
For more information call: (717) 242-6618
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Line Dance Lessons (7-9pm)
@ Mifflintown Fire Company, Mifflintown
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September 25-26-27, 2008 ~ Thursday-Friday-Saturday
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Mifflin County Library BOOK SALE
Thursday ~ 9am-7:45pm
Friday ~ 9am-3:45pm
Saturday ~ 9am-3:45pm
@ Mifflin County Library, Downtown Branch, Lewistown
For more information call: (717) 242-2391
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September 26, 2008 ~ Friday
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Square Dance (7:-10:30pm)
@ Messiah Lutheran Church, Mifflintown
For more information call: (717) 436-6213
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Clothing Give-away (8am-8pm)
@ Frist Baptist Church, MIfflintown
For more information call: (717) 436-9261
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September 26-28, 2008 ~ Friday-Sunday
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Activities @ Locust Campground
Tessie's Apple Dumpling Weekend
September 27 (7am) Join the fun making Dumpling
Please Sign Up! Eat there or take out!
(noon) Dumplings will be ready!
For more information call: (717) 248-3974
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Activities @ Buttonwood Campground, Mexico
Mountain Pie Weekend
Bring your favorite Mountain pie recipe and ingredients
For Saturday morning "Mountain Pie Contest"
For more information call: (717) 436-8334
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Celebrate the 300th Anniversary
of the Church of the Brethren
Food/music/auction/children's activities
@ Camp Blue Diamond, Petersburg
More information: (814) 667-2355 OR (814) 643-0601
Heritage Fair/Middle Pennsylvania District Conference
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Cassville Oktoberfest (9am-10pm)
@ Cassville Borough Festival Grounds
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September 27, 2008 ~ Saturday
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"The Great Insect Fair" (10am-4pm)
PA Science Festival
@ Ag Arena at University Park, State College
Free Admission & Parking
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September 29, 2008 ~ Monday
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Goose Day
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Perry County Grange #1804 hosting
Beef & Turkey Dinner (Beginning 4pm!)
MENU: Roast beef & turkey, stuffing
“real” mashed potatoes, vegetables, applesauce
homemade relishes, desserts
@ The Perry Grange, near Millerstown
Public is invited!
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September 30, 2008 ~ Tuesday
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Rosh Hashanah
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Harmonica Man Concert (6:30-8:30pm)
Featuring: Tim Ruggieri
@ Derry Township Community Park, Lewistown
Concerts will take place weather permitting
There wil different guest each week through September
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Free Blood Pressure Screening (9:30-11am)
@ Walnut Medical Services, Electric Ave., Burnham
Event happens each Tuesday
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Country Line Dancing (10-11:30am)
@ Senior Community Center, Mifflintown
Event happens the each Tuesday
NO Reservations necessary!
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3-D Archery Shoot (5pm-dusk)
@ True Aim Srchery Club, McAlisterville
for more information call: 436-5430
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