It’s spring time and that means it’s time to clean out the medicine cabinet! Get rid of those out of date meds by bringing them to the Drug Take Back, sponsored by Juniata County Probation on Friday, April 25.

10AM: McAlisterville Senior Center
11AM: Coffee with Friends in East Waterford

Accepted medications include prescription and over the counter solid medications, tablets and capsules, pet medicines, liquid medications, inhalers, creams and ointments, and nasal sprays.

Join Everett’s fight against Duchenne muscular dystrophy! A Benefit Spaghetti Dinner will be held on Saturday, April 26 at New Harvest Community Church from 4:30 to 7:30PM. There will be a Silent auction, T-shirts, and fun activities for kids! The meal is free with a donation. All proceeds will go the Jett Foundation for purchase of a wheelchair accessible Vehicle for the Gushi family. Learn more at https://www.jettfoundation.org/fund-recipient/gushi-family.

Central Pennsylvania Clinic is hosting the Run for Rare Diseases 5K on Saturday, April 26 at 9AM. At the Central PA Clinic, many of their patients have rare conditions, sometimes called “zebra disorders,” that have never been heard of by the general population. CPC is hosting this run to raise awareness for the rare disease community. Get registered here!

Christ’s United Lutheran “4 Bells” Church will be holding a “Drive Though” Ham Loaf Dinner on Saturday, April 26, at 3:30PM. Dinner includes ham loaf, scalloped potatoes, green beans and
applesauce. Cost is $14.00 per dinner. Advanced orders may be placed on our website (www.4bellschurch.com) or by calling 570-716-5601. Drive-through “walk-ins” available too.

Belleville Mennonite School invites you to join the 60th Annual Auction on April 25 & 26 at the school. The event begins with a bountiful turkey dinner on Friday evening and features a variety of delicious food, special certificates and merchandise sold throughout the weekend! Contact the school office at 717-935-2184 with questions, or visit the auction site to view a complete listing of auction items and event details.

Juniata County Fire Police is having an Advanced Fire Police Training Class at Thompsontown Fire Company on April 26 and 27 from 8AM to 5PM with an hour for lunch which will be provided. If interested, please register at [email protected] by April 19. This class is open to any fire department personnel, ages 18 and over. This class is being offered through HACC.

Join Juniata Valley Winery for their 4th annual Wine Festival on April 26 and 27. Hours are as follows:

Saturday, April 26: 11AM to 5PM
Sunday, April 27: Noon to 4PM.

Sip on wine, check out and shop from local vendors, enjoy live music and tasty bites from the following food trucks on location: Deimler’s BBQ, Perry Pizza Co, The Speckled Moose, Sinister Mini Donuts, and Heeter’s Sweet Treats.

Interested in being a vendor? Apply here!

The 2025 Scholarship Golf Scramble will take place on Sunday, April 27 at 1PM at the Lewistown Country Club. This tournament will raise funds for the local MCHS students and the Danon Beaston and MC Eagles Scholarship funds. Sponsor a hole or sign up a team to support the cause. Contact Mike Souders for more information or search 2025 Scholarship Golf Scramble on FB.

The Paisley Henry Family Benefit Spaghetti Dinner will be held on Sunday, April 27 from 1-3PM at the Heritage Fire Company. Join the fire company for a great meal and to raise funds to help alleviate the burden of financial hardship of medical bills for Paisley and her family.

Enjoy spaghetti, a toss salad, Texas toast, dessert and beverage. The cost is a $10 donation to eat in or grab a take-out. They will have raffle baskets too.

Juniata Babe Ruth, McAlisterville Youth Baseball, and Mifflin County Eagles 17U are hosting a Bingo event on Sunday, April 27 at the Port Royal Fire hall. Doors will open at Noon and the games will start at 1PM. There are cash prizes, raffle, specials, a 50/50, rip tickets and 2 jackpots! Mini jackpot: $200 and Big Jackpot: $500. Tickets cost $25 in advance and $30 at the door.

The Fighting Against Cancer as a Community Vendor Event will be held on Saturday, May 3 from 9AM to 3PM at Rec Park. Join a local Relay 4 Life Team as they host their first year vendor event! There will be vendors, food trucks, emergency vehicles for the kids as well as lots of games, a DJ, small petting zoo, raffle baskets and more!

They are looking for more vendors. If you’re interested in participating, message Nicole Breiner or Deb Parmley for an application. Help their team raise money for cancer awareness while having a day of fun! Rain date is May 10.

A Spring Fling Craft and Vendor Show will be held in the brand new Granville Fire Company Event Center on Saturday, May 3 from 10AM to 3PM. There will be over 40 vendors including something for everyone in the whole family to enjoy! Plus, the Granville Fishing Derby is happening the same day. So be sure to check out both events!

Hosted by TJHS Home and School, a Spring Vendor Show will be held on Saturday, May 3 from 8AM to 2PM at Tuscarora Junior High School. Local vendors and crafts, food trucks, a basket raffle, baked goods, food stand supporting the Jr. High Cheerleaders, too! Contact Shannon Whitesel for more information, 443-326-3463.

The Granville Fire Company is hosting the Amanda J. Carolus Memorial Fishing Derby on Saturday, May 3 at Malta Park. Registration is 8 to 9AM. There is NO registration fee. Derby will run from 9AM to Noon. Any children 12 and under are invited to come fish. Prizes will be awarded! Food stand and baked goods will be available.

On May 3, Middlecreek Area Community YMCA will be hosting a Healthy Kids Day Fair, Chinese, Silent & Live Auction to celebrate 23 years of service to our community. The day will begin at 9AM with the ALL FREE Kids Fair featuring bounce houses, kids’ games, and vendors. The Chinese & Silent Auctions will take place during the Kids Fair and continue until 9PM.

Chinese Auction
Variety of items for the entire family!
Purchase tickets at the MACC Friday night 5-9PM and throughout the day Saturday, May 3 and deposit as many tickets as you desire for the items you hope to win! Winners will be contacted on Monday, May 5.

Silent Auction
Top Quality New Items, Gift Cards, Kid Items, Jewelry, Themed Gift Baskets, Hand Crafted Home Décor and so much more! Over 120 items to WIN! Visit the MAC Y Friday night from 5-9PM and Saturday, May 3 starting at 9AM to view items and write your ‘SILENT’ bid for the item that you hope to win! All bidders need to have a bidding number for silent auction items. Winners identified Saturday evening during LIVE Auction.

LIVE Auction
An outstanding variety of goods and services will be auctioned at the MAC Y beginning at 7PM on May 3. Professional Auctioneer will be conducting the auction! Items will be auctioned in the order of the available printed LIVE Auction Booklet, available at the MAC Y front desk on the day!

“Keys for Cash”
The MAC Y is also giving away “Keys for Cash” where 3 lucky winners will win 3 CASH Prizes! $21, $210, $2,100! Four Hundred FREE KEYS to unlock the cash prizes. Keys will be distributed (on a date to be giving out soon), at the MAC Y while the supply lasts. One Key per person and that person must be present at the LIVE auction to unlock the Cash Prize!

Paisley’s Road to Recovery Benefit Bingo will be held on Sunday, May 4 at Heritage Fire Company. Doors open at 11AM and the games will start at 1PM. All the cash prizes! There will also be rip tickets, raffle baskets, a 50/50, and food. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. For tickets or questions, call/text Julie Ayes at 570-660-2630.

Paisley Henry was born on February 10 and diagnosed with severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID). She has no immune system and will require a bone marrow transplant to treat this disease. Paisley was admitted to Hershey Children’s Hospital on March 24 to begin preparations for her bone marrow transplant on April 4. Paisley will then begin her 100 days of monitoring, where Morgan and Paisley will be in the hospital for approximately 42 days and then spend the remainder of the time in the apartment near the hospital. Paisley’s full recovery will take 6-8 month, if all goes well.

Pine Glen Alliance Church will be holding their monthly Gym Night, for children 6-12 years old on Wednesday, May 7 from 6-8PM in the gym. This event will include: basketball, volleyball, soccer, and large board Tic Tac Toe, Badminton, jump rope, Bingo and corn hole competitions. Snacks and drinks will be available followed by a brief devotional. For more information or to register children to attend, please call or text Paul Lesher at 724-678-6619. Invite your friends to attend as well!

You can give the gift of life! The American Red Cross is hosting a blood at Ellen Chapel Church on Thursday, May 8. The drive will be held from 12 to 6PM. Donate your time and blood and help save some lives in the process. Schedule your appointment today!

A Senior Expo will be held at Cedar Grove BIC Church on Thursday, May 8 from 9AM to 1PM. All are welcome! Enjoy snacks, refreshments and a basket raffle.

Health screenings will be available including physical therapy, blood pressure checks, and diabetes screening. Vendors will feature senior housing, fitness and recreation, in-home services, and more local resources.

The Senior Expo is sponsored by Four Seasons Senior Center and Centers in Motion. Call 717-320-8367 for more information.

Come on out Saturday, May 10 from Noon to 5PM for the first Mifflin County train show at the Granville Fire Company Event Center. Whether you are buying or selling, they offer a wonderful safe and fun environment for you!

They’ll have food & drink at the concession stand, along with their own displays! Toys, model trains and diecast models are welcome. Vendor set up is May 9 from Noon to 5PM.

This was originally planned to be a car and train show/SwapMeet however, due to the car meet hosts health issues, they’ve had to cancel and convert to doing a train show only.

If you have any questions, contact them via email [email protected] or [email protected] or call 717-437-0143.

Supporting our Heroes of Central PA is hosting the Heroes & Harmony: A Weekend of Music, Food and Thanks on May 9 and 10 at the Port Royal Lions Club Park.

Enjoy live music and bands, children’s activities, a petting zoo, Saturday motorcycle benefit ride, food trucks and more!

Friday Night, May 9
-7PM: Make Mine Country
-9:30PM: Hillbilly Diesel

Saturday, May 10
-11AM: Payton Kerstetter
-12:45PM: Wayne Lesher
-2:30PM: November Tango Mike
-4:15PM: Ed Varner
-6PM: Chris Ruble
-9PM: Mindspell

Donations will be accepted at the gate. All money donated will go into the SOH Fund to ultimately help all 1st responders and their families in time of need.

Mark your calendars! Kid Connection 2025 is set for Saturday, May 10 from 9AM to 1PM at Rec Park in Lewistown. There will be activities for your little ones and whole family! For applications or any questions contact [email protected].

Master Gardeners of the Juniata Valley will hold their annual plant sale on Saturday, May 10 from 9AM to Noon at the Mifflin County Airport. Keep an eye on the Penn State Master Gardeners of the Juniata Valley Facebook for updates and more details.

Come on out for the comeback festival, DirtFest 2025, at one of the top-rated trail networks in Pennsylvania, the Allegrippis Trails, and celebrate mountain biking! The festival is taking place May 9-11. The heart of the event, expo area, check-in, etc., is moving back into Susquehannock Campground! Your registration gets you access to demos, skills clinics, group rides, and good times. This is a non-profit event. Your registration directly supports the Allegrippis Trail System. We’re all here to ride bikes and have a good time!

You can give the gift of life! The American Red Cross is hosting a blood at the Reedsville Fire Company on Wednesday, May 14. The drive will be held from 12:30 to 6PM. Donate your time and blood and help save some lives in the process. Schedule your appointment today!

The 3rd annual Benefit Softball Tournament will be held on Saturday, May 17, starting at 8AM. All proceeds go to the Trooper Rougeau Jr. Benefit Fund. There will be a Chinese Auction. Organizers would also like to raise $1,000 for a fireworks show at the end of the night. Contact Harold Peck Jr. for more info at 717-953-7014.

Helping Hands of Juniata County is hosting Special Needs Community Day on Saturday, May 17 from 10AM to 2PM in Walker Park. There will be outdoor activities, food and games, a family meet and greet and time to learn about local agencies.

This event is Juniata County presents a wonderful opportunity for families with disabilities to come together in a relaxed and enjoyable environment. It is designed to not only provide a few hours of fun, but also to offer valuable resources that can assist families in navigating the complexities of care and support for individuals with disabilities. By bringing together local agencies and organizations, the event allows families to make important connections that could lead to further support in areas such as healthcare, educations and community services.

Juniata Valley Winery is hosting a Floral Cupcakes Wine & Design Class on Saturday, May 17 at 11:30AM. Looking for the perfect spring activity or a great gift for Mom? Whether you are celebrating Mother’s Day or enjoying a day out with the girls, you will love our new cupcake floral class!

This include approximately a two hour beginner decorating session, a glass of wine for each participant, light refreshments, supplies/tools and of course your finished cupcakes to take home and enjoy. Get your tickets here!

The 2025 kickoff fundraiser for Juniata Valley Out of the Darkness Community Walk is the Masks and Magic Ball, set for Saturday, May 17 at the Lewistown Community Center. Doors open at 4:30PM, the meal will be served at 5PM, introduction and raffles at 6PM and revelry from 7 to 9PM.

Join them for a night of dancing and fantasy cosplay. This is a Masquerade/formal event. All attendees are asked to wear formal attire. While masks are not required, they are encouraged.

Each ticket includes entry, a meal and complimentary cocktail/mocktail. You must be 21 or older to attend this event. Purchase your tickets here!

The Stone Arch Players present Every Little Crook and Nanny at the Theater in the Park. Showtimes are as follows:

Friday May 2, 9 and 16

Saturday May 3, 10 and 17

Sunday May 11 and 18

Lillie Scones is a sweet retired nanny who runs a boarding house with one resident and “a cat the size of the Louisiana Purchase.” Her two friends, Jocelyn and Carmella, help to pass the time by listening to music and gossiping. Then Stuart, an old charge of hers, rents a room. Lillie is tickled to have him around again, not knowing he is planning on robbing the bank on the corner. Stuart’s mind may not be totally on the bank job, however, when he meets Betty. However, when Stuart finds out that Betty is about to graduate from an academy on the very night they plan to rob the bank, the perfect alibi presents itself – why not go to the graduation, be seen there, sneak out and rob the bank. Perfect, thinks Little Pat, Stuart’s wise-cracking sidekick. Unfortunately for the two would-be crooks the graduation is at a police academy. Throw in a chief of police, a suspicious fiancé and a half-pint brat with an “Al Capone do-it-yourself tool kit,” and nobody knows what will happen next. In the spirit of Frank Capra, this tale of a bank heist and three retired nannies has all the classic comedy twists and surprises fit for any audiences.

Friday and Saturday shows start at 7:30PM. Sunday shows start at 2PM. General admission is $15. Ticket requests can be made anytime by calling 717-248-2224 or by email: [email protected]

They’re bringing back the East Waterford’s Fireman’s Festival! It’s set for Saturday, May 24 at 10AM on the East Waterford Carnival Grounds.

Expect food, games, touch a truck, a vendors/flea market, parade and more in the making! Plus, homemade ice cream will be sold by the scoop and quart.

It’s the fire company’s hope to make this a yearly community event and come on out to make this successful! Vendor spots are FREE! If you’re interested in setting up call Aiden at 717-254-3076 or Nikki at 717-440-5370.

You can give the gift of life! The American Red Cross is hosting a blood at St. John’s Lutheran Church on Friday, May 30. The drive will be held from 12 to 6PM. Donate your time and blood and help save some lives in the process. Schedule your appointment today!

You can give the gift of life! The American Red Cross is hosting a blood at the Port Royal Community Building on Monday, June 2. The drive will be held from 12:30 to 6PM. Donate your time and blood and help save some lives in the process. Schedule your appointment today!