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August 08
August 1, 2008 ~ Friday
Lewistown Singles Club Meeting
Dinner @ The stop, Mifflintown then the Drive In
Meeting at the Parkview Church of the Brethren @ 5:30pm
For more information call: (717) 248-0391
Schedule subject to change!

August 1-3, 2008 ~ Friday-Sunday
Activities @ Locust Campground
Fishing Derby (over 12) Weekend
August 2 (9am) Register and Pick up Rules
(10:30pm) Fishing Derby starts (bring catch to measuring station)
(noon) Fishing Derby starts

(2pm) Canal Boat Ride
August 3 (10am) Church Service with March Forth

For more information call: (717) 248-3974
Activities @ Buttonwood Campground, Mexico
Pirate Weekend
Making pirate costumes
hunting for hidden treasures/ Sinking a pirate ship

For more information call: (717) 436-8334
Activities @ Raystown Lake, Huntingdon
8/1 (7pm) Three Quarter Blues
Hints of blues, country, & folk

8/2 (7pm) Raystown Deer Management
Hunters– come find out how to get
an extra deer tag this fall!
8/3 (1:15am) Non-denominational Worship Service
For more information call: (814) 658-3405

August 2, 2008 ~ Saturday
2008 Race Schedule @ Port Royal Speedway
(7pm) TBA
For more information call: (717) 527-2303
Schedule is subject to change
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
Perry County Grange #1804 hosting
Lobster & Corn Boil (Seating 5 & 6:30pm!)
MENU: arge (8 oz. average) lobster tail*
baked potato, fresh corn-on-the-cob, salad bar,
applesauce, rolls, beverages, desserts
(*alternate entrée of stuffed pork chop
OR stuffed chicken breast available)

@ The Perry Grange, near Millerstown
Advanced reservation necesary-Call:
(717) 567-6844/(717) 567-6388
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

August 2-3, 2008 ~ Saturday-Sunday
Program @ Greenwood Furnace State Park
"17th Old Home Days 2008"
(All Day Saturday, Sat. evening, and Sunday)
For more information call: (814) 667-1800

August 3-9, 2008 ~ Sunday-Saturday-Sunday
Huntingdon County Fair
@ Huntingdon County Fairgrounds, Huntingdon
For more information call: (814) 643-4452

August 3-9, 2008 ~ Sunday-Saturday
Mifflin County Youth Fair
@ Mifflin County Youth Park, Reedsville
For more information call: (717) 248-9618

August 4-10, 2008 ~ Monday-Saturday
Juniata Valley YMCA Summer Day Camp
Week 9: Dog Days of Summer (8:30am-5:30pm)
Great activities and games
Wednesday: Ice skating @ Penn State
Working on ice skating skills

For more information/to register call:
(717) 248-5019 OR Email:jvymca@comcast.net
Summer Day Camps lasts for 10 weeks

August 5, 2008 ~ Tuesday
National Night Out Celebration
Downtown Lewistown

August 7-8-9, 2008 ~ Thursday--Firday-Saturday
PA Hunter-Trapper Education Classes
(6-9pm Thursday & Friday ~ 8am-2pm Saturday)
@ Juniata Sportsmen's Club
For more information call: (717) 436-9245
Registration is necessary!

August 8-10, 2008 ~ Friday-Sunday
Activities @ Locust Campground
Ice Cream Sundae Weekend
August 8 Movie Night
August 9 (2pm) Make Free Ice Cream Sundaes
August 10 (10am) Church Service with The Juniata Valley Chorus

For more information call: (717) 248-3974
Activities @ Buttonwood Campground, Mexico
Wet and Wild Water Weekend II
water gun battle @ high noon plus
Pool Water games/"ever popular" water bomb sling shot contest

For more information call: (717) 436-8334
Activities @ Raystown Lake, Huntingdon
8/8 (7pm) Ranger Program
Topic to be Announced!

8/9 (7pm) John Denver Tribute
Bring a lawn chair!
8/10 (1:15am) Non-denominational Worship Service
For more information call: (814) 658-3405

August 9, 2008 ~ Saturday
2008 Race Schedule @ Port Royal Speedway
(7pm) Sprint Cars, Late Models, Pro Stocks
    Final Powder Puff Race
For more information call: (717) 527-2303
Schedule is subject to change
Program @ Greenwood Furnace State Park
New Insights into the History of Greenwood Furnace
(8pm) Meeting at the Blacksmith Shop
For more information call: (814) 667-1800
Groundhog Shoot
(registration @ 7-8:45am ~ Shoots 9am-3pm)
@ Mifflin County Sportmen's Club, Lewistown
ALSO: Groundhog shoot on September 6th & 20th

August 9-10, 2008 ~ Saturday-Sunday
Juniata Saddle Horse Association Spring Trail Ride
For more information call: (717) 543-6074
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August 11-15, 2008 ~ Monday-Saturday
Juniata Valley YMCA Summer Day Camp
Week 10: Grand Finale Week (8:30am-5:30pm)
Great activities and games
Closing with a trip to DelGrosso Amusement Park
Working on ice skating skills

For more information/to register call:
(717) 248-5019 OR Email:jvymca@comcast.net
Summer Day Camps lasts for 10 weeks

August 12, 2008 ~ Tuesday
Poe Valley Snowmobile Club meeting
(7pm) @ Indian Valley Middle School, Reedsville
Club meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month
All Branches of Mifflin County Library will be CLOSED
For in-service day
Afternoon Delight Group meeting
(doors open 4pm ~ carry-in meal 5:30pm)
@ Fountain Square Senior Community Center, Milroy
For more information call: (717) 667-2547
Events happens 2nd Tuesday of each month
Fisher-Sanyo Breakfast (9am)
@ Dutch Country Inn, Reedsville
Group meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month

August 15, 2006 ~ Friday
Touring Friends Motor Cycle Club
Cruiz-In
Entertainment by "Wiskerbisket"
(beginning 5pm ~ ending appx 10pm)
in Downtown Lewistown

August 15-22-29 September 5-12, 2008 ~ Fridays
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

August 15-16, 2008 ~ Friday-Saturday
Bellefonte Arts & Crafts Fair
in Downtown Bellefonte
For more information call: (814) 353-1115

August 15-17, 2008 ~ Friday-Sunday
Activities @ Locust Campground
All-U-can-eat Pizza Weekend
August 16 (2pm) Canal Boat Ride
All-you-can-eat pizza for $4/must sign-up

August 10 (10am) Church Service with The Rick Alderton

For more information call: (717) 248-3974
Activities @ Buttonwood Campground, Mexico
"Oldies Weekend"
Dig out your poodle skirts/bobbie socks/slick back your hair
Dance to 'OLDIES" w/DJ "Rockin’ Rudy"

For more information call: (717) 436-8334
Civil War Encampment
@ Shoop's Country Campgrounds, Port Royal
For more information call: (717) 527-4885
Activities @ Raystown Lake, Huntingdon
8/15 (7pm) Tribute to Local Talent
Music

8/16 (7pm) Lenape Native American Traditions
Listen to stories & music.
Artifacts will also be on display!
8/17 (1:15am) Non-denominational Worship Service
For more information call: (814) 658-3405

August 16, 2008 ~ Saturday
   FULL MOON   
Canal Boat Ride @ Locust Campground, Lewistown
Ride the Historic PA Canal!
For more information/tickets call: (717) 248-3974
2008 Race Schedule @ Port Royal Speedway
(7pm) Deryl Stong Memorial
    Pro Stocks, Sprint Cars, Late Models
For more information call: (717) 527-2303
Schedule is subject to change
Program @ Greenwood Furnace State Park
Mad About Mushrooms
(7pm) Meeting at the Blacksmith Shop
For more information call: (814) 667-1800
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August 16-17, 2008 ~ Saturday-Sunday
Civil War Weekend @ East Broad Top Railroad, Orbisonia
August 16th will be Community Appreciation Day
For more information call: (814)-447-3011 OR fax: (814)-447-3256

August 19, 2008 ~ Tuesday
Third Tuesday Adult Book Club (6:30pm)
BOOK: "Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
@ Mifflin County Library, Lewistown
Contact any branch of the library for more information

August 19-21, 2008 ~ Tuesday-Thursday
PSU Ag Progress Days
(Tuesday 9am-5pm - Wednesday 9am-8pm - Thursday 9am-6pm)
@ Rock Springs (10 mi. west of State College)

August 19-23, 2008 ~ Tuesday-Saturday
Perry County Community Fair, Newport
For more information call: (717) 567-6139

August 21, 2008 ~ Monday
Mifflin County Library Board Meeting
(6:15pm) @ the Mifflin County Library, Lewistown
Meetings are open to the public!
Coffeehouse (7pm)
@ Spotlight Cafe, Shermans Dale
Sponsored by the Perry County Council of the Arts

August 21-23, 2008 ~ Thursday-Saturday
Mifflin Fire Company #2 hosting
116th Annual Central District Firemen's Association
Convention
     More Details later!

August 21-28, 2008 ~ SThursday-Thursday
134th Centre County Grange Encampment & Fair
@ Grange Faire Grounds, Centre Hall
For more information call: (814) 364-9212

August 22-23, 2008 ~ Friday-Saturday
Program @ Greenwood Furnace State Park
Charcoal Burn
(9:30am Saturday - 4pm Sunday)
For more information call: (814) 667-1800

August 22-24, 2008 ~ Friday-Sunday
Activities @ Locust Campground
Fun & Games Weekend
August 22 Movie Night
August 23 (2pm) Annual Goose Chase Race
(3pm) Kids Lucky Prize Egg Hunt (under 6 yars)
August 10 (10am) Church Service with Rev. Norman Huff

For more information call: (717) 248-3974
Activities @ Buttonwood Campground, Mexico
Everything Chocolate Weekend
candy bar Bingo/free chocolate sundaes
After dark flashlight chocolate candy hunt
Chocolate pudding slip & slide

For more information call: (717) 436-8334
Activities @ Raystown Lake, Huntingdon
8/22 (7pm) Simple Gifts
Eclectic mix of folk music!

8/23 (7pm) Singin' On The Rails
Ed McDade mixes old railroad & folk tunes
8/24 (1:15am) Non-denominational Worship Service
For more information call: (814) 658-3405

August 23, 2008 ~ Saturday
2008 Race Schedule @ Port Royal Speedway
(7pm) Butch Renninger Memorial
Late Models, Sprint Cars, Pro Stocks
ARCH Night, Bike Give-A-Way
For more information call: (717) 527-2303
Schedule is subject to change
Lewistown Singles Club Meeting
Picnic/corn Boil
Place and time to be announced!
For more information call: (717) 248-0391
Schedule subject to change!
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August 27, 2008 ~ Wednesday
1st Day of School for Mifflin County School District Students
2008-2009 School calendar

28, 2008 ~ Thursday
Commonwealth Speaker Series
Feasturing: Benjamin Sota
"How the Circus Helped Folks During the Great Depression
(6:30pm) @ Mifflin County Library, Lewistown
For more information call: (717) 242-2391

August 29-30, 2008 ~ Friday-Sunday
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

August 29-September 1, 2008 ~ Friday-Monday
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
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

August 30, 2008 ~ Saturday
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
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
Men's Prayer Breakfast & Meeting
(7am) @ The Stop, Mifflintown
Speaker: Rev. Rev. William Esborn

August 30-31 September 1, 2008 ~ Saturday-Monday
All Branches of Mifflin County Library will be CLOSED
In observation of Labor Day Holiday

August 30-September 6, 2008 ~ Saturday-Saturday-Sunday
Juniata County Fair
@ Port Royal Fair Grounds
For more information call: (717) 527-4414

August 31, 2008 ~ Sunday
Canal Boat Ride @ Locust Campground, Lewistown
Ride the Historic PA Canal!
For more information/tickets call: (717) 248-3974
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