The Sentinel offers nonprofit and other community organizations an opportunity to promote upcoming events for free in the community calendar for three days before the event. Events requiring reservations may be promoted for up to two weeks before the reservation deadline.

Events that require a purchase from a for-profit business, even if a donation is made to the organization, are not eligible for the calendar.

Submit items at least one week in advance via email, events@lewistownsentinel.com; call (717) 248-6741; online, Virtual Newsroom at www.lewistownsentinel.com; or mail or drop off, The Sentinel, 352 Sixth St., P.O. Box 588 Lewistown, PA 17044. The editor reserves the right to edit all submissions.

You must include a telephone number for verification purposes. The phone number is not for publication, unless so indicated.

• 49th annual meat canning kickoff meeting — 6:30 p.m., Oct. 27, Burnham Church of the Brethren, 541 E. Freedom Ave., Burnham. Ken Litwiller, canning director from the Mennonite Central Committee will be speaker. RSVP by Oct. 19 by calling (717) 348-9577, (814) 625-2430 or (717) 250-6840. Free will offering will be accepted.

• Soup and bake sale — 11:30 a.m., Nov. 5, McVeytown Masonic Lodge, 25 N. Market St., McVeytown. Kettle cooked ham and bean and chicken corn soup. $7 per quart. Preorders recommended by calling Mick Abrashoff at (717) 363-3201 by Nov. 1.

• Fly-in, Drive-in, Walk-in breakfast — 8-10:30 a.m. at the EAA Club House, Mifflin County Airport Hanger 4. “World Famous Omelet” plus your favorite side dishes. Sponsored by Experimental Aircraft Association, Chapter 518.

• Clothes closet — 9 a.m.-noon, Big Valley Alliance Church, 30 S. Kish St., Belleville.

• Helen Detra Gift of Life memorial ride — begins at 11:15 a.m. at 4625 William Penn Hwy., Mifflintown. Registration 10-11 a.m. $20 per rider, $5 per passenger. All proceeds go to Gift of Life organ donation. Meal at Smokehouse Griddle $10 additional at end of ride.

2 p.m. at Midd-West High School, sponsored by SUMMIT Early Learning. Lunch will be available for a small fee. There will be many vehicles for children to learn about plus free books and balloon animals.

• Lewistown High School Class of 1965 luncheon —

11 a.m. at Sal-Lee’s Dream. Classmates and spouses welcome.

• Community harvest bash — 1 p.m. at Betsy’s Main Street, 159 N. Main St., Milroy. Activities include a cornhole tournament, chili cook-off, RIP tickets and 50/50 drawing. Information: (717) 437-4226.

• Coffee House at Ellen Chapel Church — Tim and Duane will provide entertainment beginning at 7 p.m. and Bridget and R.B. beginning at 8:15. Coffee, iced tea and snacks are provided for attendees. Donations accepted.

6:30 p.m. at Reedsville United Methodist Church, 60 E. Logan St. The movie being shown is “Heaven is Waiting.” Refreshments will be served.

• Sacred Heart Thrift Shop Bag Sale — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sacred Heart, 4 N. Dorcas St., Lewistown. $5 per bag for clothing and shoes.

• Blood drive — 1-6 p.m., Rhodes Memorial United Methodist Church. Appointments are requested. Rapid Pass is available. To make an appointment or request a Rapid Pass, call (814) 248-0484

• Bingo — Early bird games at 6:30 p.m., Milroy Hose Co. Kitchen will be open. Doors open at 5 p.m.. $25 package includes up to 15 cards and early bird games. Benefits breakfast with Santa. Information: (717) 667-2317.

• Coffee with friends — 9 a.m.-noon at Lack-Tuscarora EMS, 9320 South Route 75, East Waterford.

• Dominos — 9 a.m., Yeagertown Senior Center.

• Sacred Heart Thrift Shop Bag Sale — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sacred Heart, 4 N. Dorcas St., Lewistown. $5 per bag for clothing and shoes.

• Lewistown High School Class of 1954 luncheon — 11:30 a.m., Michele’s OIP, Reedsville. All classmates and guests welcome.

• Chief Logan Class of 1962 reunion meeting — 12:30 p.m., Cora’s Creekside Tavern.

• Kishacoquillas High School Class of 1958 meeting –11 a.m., Oct. 11, 2022, Burnham OIP. Information: Call

Upcoming reunions, including missing classmate requests, are published as part of the calendar and should be sent to events@lewistownsentinel.com. Brief reports of reunions and class reunion photos with the people identified in the order in which they appear are accepted for publication in the Saturday Living section and should be sent to living@lewistownsentinel.com.

• Rothrock High School Class of 1956 reunion –noon, Oct. 12, 2022, Hoss’s Steak and Sea House. Information: Call Shirley 717-248-2746.

• Lewistown Area High School Class of 1976 reunion “When I’m 64” –7-10 p.m., Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, Burnt Timbers Winery, 45 Fisher Bee. Lane, Granville. No cost. Donations appreciated. Cash bar, snacks. Bring your own chair. RSVP to kellirocco@comcast.net or Facebook.com/Lewistown Area High School Class of 1976.

• Bratton-McVeytown-Oliver High School Class of 1954 68th reunion — noon at Hoss’s, Lewistown.

Today's breaking news and more in your inbox

The Sentinel offers nonprofit and other community organizations an opportunity to promote upcoming events for free ...

ALTOONA — True tales of scary historical events involving area residents might send a chill through visitors at ...

The Sentinel offers nonprofit and other community organizations an opportunity to promote upcoming events for free ...

Today's breaking news and more in your inbox

Copyright © The Sentinel | https://www.lewistownsentinel.com | 352 Sixth Street, Lewistown, PA 17044 | 717-248-6741