The annual 4th of July Event in East Waterford will be held on Saturday, July 5. The fun includes:

-Yard Sale starting at 9AM (Vendors wanted!)
-Ice Cream provided by Antietam Dairy
-DJ on site
-Helicopter rides by ITA starting at Noon
-Fireworks and Tannerite Show at 9:30PM

The rain date is July 12. Donations are greatly appreciated! More info by calling 717-860-9959.

You can give the gift of life! The American Red Cross is hosting a blood at Locust Grove Mennonite Church on Monday, July 7. 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 Reedsville Fire Company on Wednesday, July 9. 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!

You can give the gift of life! The American Red Cross is hosting a blood at Ellen Chapel Church on Thursday, July 10. 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!

The 2025 Tuscarora Valley Heritage Day will be held in East Waterford July 17-July 20. Come on out to the yearly show full of delicious food, vendors, daily Flea Market, tractor pulls, a daily tractor parade, live music, square dancing, petting zoo, kids’ games and so much more fun for your whole family!

Brookmere Winery and Krawl Works are coming together to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis with Drive In Krawl Out on Saturday, July 26 at Brookmere Winery. Drive in at 5PM. Music from the Vertigo Vultures starts at 6pM. Enjoy food from Curbside Kitchen. Vendors, raffles, alcohol sales, fun car awards! All cars, trucks, bikes, and people are welcome! Just a $5 cover charge.

The Steph Foltz Benefit Tournament will be held Saturday, July 26 in Kish Park, beginning at 8AM. This benefit will be a 7-3 coed tournament held for Steph Foltz, who is currently in the beginning stages of breast cancer. The funds raised will be used to offset any medical, transportation, or food costs. If you are interested in entering a team, please reach out to Zach Filler at (717) 348-5048.

In addition to the tournament, there will be raffles and a 50/50, so even if you’re not playing, you can come join in on the fun!

Tournament Rules:
$200 entry fee (that includes a HR band)
Double elimination bracket
ASA approved bats
52/300 balls
1-1 count
1 courtesy runner per gender, per inning
Girls hit 3, 6, 9
You do not have to hit a 4th girl to bat an 8th guy.
If a guy walks in front of a girl, he gets second base.
If there is two outs, the girl has the option to walk.
3 home runs a game, then outs
Band is unlimited (It may be switched throughout the day, but must remain the same person once the game begins).

Trophy prizes will be awarded to the top teams based on the amount of teams entered. Please come support this local family who could use some help during these uncertain times!

Remember, it is a benefit, and for FUN! Anything other than that will not be tolerated. Everyone helping is volunteering their time!

You can give the gift of life! The American Red Cross is hosting a blood at the Port Royal Community Building on Monday, July 28. 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!

Take a leisurely Plant Walk with Forestry Extension Educator, Cathryn Pugh, to learn about common plants in Penn Roosevelt State Park on Wednesday, July 30 from 2:30 to 4PM and 6 to 7:30PM. Participants will learn the basics of plant identification with opportunities to use their senses to experience the botanical world in new ways. All are welcome! Walks will be up to .5 miles long, on gentle paths with restrooms nearby. No registration required and programs are free! Meet at the Day Use Area.

Mifflintown Borough Council presents National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5, beginning at 5PM at Myers Park. Join them to promote strong community policing partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie, safe neighborhoods and a pleasant place to live and work.

There will be games, a bounce house, pony rides, activities, live music from Bella Donna, face painting, food vendors. Plus enjoy free popcorn and a move beginning at dusk. Please bring your own chairs and blankets. The featured film is The Wild Robot.

Pine Glen Alliance Church will be holding their monthly Gym Night, for children 6-12 years old on Wednesday, August 6, from 6-8PM in the gym. This event will include: basketball, volleyball, soccer, golf 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!

Racing Bingo will be held on Saturday, August 9 at the East Waterford Fire Company. Doors and the kitchen open at Noon. Bingo games get underway at 1PM. Tickets cost $25. Bingo prizes will be racing themed. Rip tickets and 50/50 sold throughout.

Mark your calendars! The 50th anniversary of the Burnham Fire Company is set for August 15 and 16. To celebrate the 50th, there will be a few changes and most of your old favorites. Lots of prizes, good food, rip tickets and lots of fun!

The biggest change is the Raffle Ticket. Hope you like Cash…. Lots of Cash…the grand prize is $10,000! Ticket price will stay the same, $10 per chance.

The second change is they will be accepting credit/debit cards online and in person for Raffle Tickets. All other tickets must be purchased in person. Food and games will still be cash only. Raffle tickets are in and on sale now! Follow Burnham Fire Company Penny Bazaar on Facebook for more details!

Parmalee is coming to the Juniata County Fair on Sunday, August 31 at 8:30PM. Tickets can only be purchased online through Juniata County Fair’s official website at www.juniatacountyfair.com or through the Port Royal Speedway website, www.portroyalspeedway.com.

Track seating – $50
Grandstand seating – $35

Concert will be held rain or shine. Speedway season reserved seats are not valid for this event. This is no infield seating for this event.

Known for their hits like “Carolina,” “Take My Name,” and “Just the Way,” Parmalee brings their signature sound to one of central Pennsylvania’s most anticipated fair events of the year. Fans can expect a night filled with fan-favorite songs and an incredible atmosphere at the Juniata County Fair. Be sure to follow their NEW Facebook Page for more fair news and updates!

The 3rd annual Bark in the Park will take place Saturday, September 20 from 9AM to 2PM in Walker Township Park in Mifflintown. What to expect:

-Vendors
-Food
-Puppy Pizza Party
-Pet Photos
-Nail Trims by Teacher’s Pet Grooming by donation
-Chinese Auction
-DJ on site
-Paw Print Station
-A visit from the one and only Weavdog

New this year! Instead of a pet parade, they will be doing a Pet Fashion Show from 11AM to 12:30PM. Dress up your pup and let them walk the red carpet to strut their stuff for the judges. Just no “cat calling” please! lol Categories include Best Pet Head (Hair Style), Best Walk, and Best Matching Dog and Handler. Prizes will be given out. Registration costs $5 and you must be registered to participate.

They are still looking for vendors. All proceeds from Bark in the Park go to ROFF Rescue.

The McClure Volunteer Fire Company is hosting Bingo on Sunday, September 28. Doors will open at Noon. Bingo starts at 1PM. There will be a Chinese Auction and 50/50. Food will be available for purchase. $20 for 20 games when tix is purchased in advanced. $25 at the door. 5 special games for $10 which includes a large cash prize! Contact a member or message the McClure Volunteer Fire Company Facebook Page directly to get your tickets now!

Take a leisurely Plant Walk with Forestry Extension Educator, Cathryn Pugh, to learn about common plants in Whipple Dam State Park on Monday, September 29 from 2:30 to 4PM and 6 to 7:30PM. Participants will learn the basics of plant identification with opportunities to use their senses to experience the botanical world in new ways. All are welcome! Walks will be up to .5 miles long, on gentle paths with restrooms nearby. No registration required and programs are free! Meet at the beach!

Take a leisurely Plant Walk with Forestry Extension Educator, Cathryn Pugh, to learn about common plants in Greenwood Furnace State Park on Thursday, October 23 from 2:30 to 4PM and 5 to 6:30PM. Participants will learn the basics of plant identification with opportunities to use their senses to experience the botanical world in new ways. All are welcome! Walks will be up to .5 miles long, on gentle paths with restrooms nearby. No registration required and programs are free! Meet at the Park Office.