NOV. 22
GEISINGER MOBILE HEALTH BUS/Beaver Springs
Middlecreek Area Community Center (MACC), 67 Elm St., features Geisinger Mobile Health Bus laboratory collection services for blood draws and urine samples in the parking lot every Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. No appointment is necessary for lab services. Geisinger patients can self-schedule an appointment via MyGeisinger. A doctor's order is required for non-geisinger patients.
MACC PROGRAMS/Beaver Springs
Middlecreek Area Community Center (MACC), 67 Elm St., features cycling 8-9 a.m.; Zumba Gold 9-10 a.m.; Central PA Foodbank food distribution 1-2 p.m. Info: 570-658-2276.
BRIDGE CLUB/Elysburg
The Elysburg Bridge Club meets at 6:15 p.m with play at 6:30 p.m. at the Ralpho Township Public Library. No fees and everyone welcome. Lessons precede the play if requested.
PRESCHOOL & ACTIVITY TIME/Laurelton
Preschool Story and Activity Time, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the West End Library. Join each week for an in-person storytime that includes a weekly theme with read-aloud stories, age-appropriate activities and crafts, musical instruments and songs. Adults are offered a take-home paper with theme-related crafts, rhymes, snacks, and suggested getting ready for kindergarten activities. For children up to age 5 along with a parent/caregiver. Parents must stay with children during class. Register to attend by visiting the library, calling 570-922-4773, or register online.
PINOCHLE, PUZZLES, QUARTER BINGO/Lewisburg
The Lewisburg Senior Center, 116 N. 2nd St., open from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Pinochle, Hand & Foot, build puzzles, Smart TV. Ipads available to use at the center. Quarter Bingo, open to the public, begins at 5 p.m.
STORYTIME/Lewisburg
An evening Thanksgiving Storytime held 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Public Library for Union County. Celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with a themed evening storytime. Register by calling 570-523-1172, visiting the library, or register online.
MAH JONGG CLUB/Lewisburg
Mah Jongg Club meets 1-3:30 p.m. at The Public Library for Union County. Anyone interested in playing the American version of the ancient Chinese tile game are welcome to socialize and play. Register to attend by calling 570-523-1172, visiting the library, or register online.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME/Lewisburg
Preschool Storytime, 10-11 a.m. at The Public Library for Union County. Join Miss Alicia to sing songs, read books, and learn some simple ASL signs centered around a different theme each week. For ages 3-5. Register by calling 570-523-1172, visiting the library, or register online.
WII SPORTS FOR TWEENS/Lewisburg
Wii Sports Day for Tweens, 2-4 p.m. at The Public Library for Union County. Grab your friends and come play Wii Sports. From bowling to tennis to golf there is fun to be had. For ages 9-14. Register to attend by calling 570-523-1172, visiting the library or register online.
PARKINSON'S EXERCISE PROGRAM/Lewisburg
Parkinson’s Exercise Program, a functional exercise program for people living with Parkinson’s disease, meets 1-2 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at the Lewisburg YMCA at the Miller Center, 120 Hardwood Dr., Lewisburg. Registration is required. Call 570-556-4191 or email oconklin@gsvymca.org to register.
BLOOD DRIVE/Middleburg
A community blood drive held 1-6 p.m. in the Activity Room at Faith Christian Fellowship, 12 N. Creamery Ave. Call 1-800-733-2767 to make an appointment.
QUARTER BINGO/Middleburg
Bring your nickels and play Nickel Bingo at 10:30 a.m. at Penns Creek Adult Resource Center, 3551 Richard Road.
PUZZLES, GAMES, LUNCH/Middleburg
Penns Creek Adult Resource Center, 2551 Richard Road, is open to the public (no masking required) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Work on a puzzle, play rummikub, corn hole, word search puzzles and other trivia, enjoy a cup of coffee/tea or hot chocolate, sit on the porch and enjoy nature. Call 570-837-6200 and talk to Chris about checking out the center and pick up a calendar of events for the month. There are also crafts, special speakers, blood pressure once a month, lunch to order ahead or bring your own. Free and open to the public.
WALKING CLUB/Mifflinburg
Walking Club meets at 7 p.m. at the Mifflinburg YMCA. Everyone is welcome. You do not need a YMCA membership to participate. Meet the group, make new friends and get some fresh air. Expect a 30-45 minute walk on the rail trail or through town. Info: YMCA at 570-966-7273.
WING NIGHT/Milton
Wing Night, 5-8 p.m. every Tuesday at Milton American Legion, 401 N. Front St. Eight flavors to choose from. Cost: $10/dozen eat in or $11/dozen take out. 570-742-4632.
BINGO/New Berlin
Bingo starts 6:15 p.m. in the basement of the New Berlin American Legion. Door open 5 p.m. Sponsored by New Berlin Rec. Association. Bring your own food.
LIVE MUSIC/Northumberland
Smooth Country performs 6-9 p.m. at the Northumberland American Legion Post 44, Route 11, next to Surplus Outlet. Open to public. Info: 570-473-3331.
GRANDMA'S ATTIC/Selinsgrove
Visit “Grandma’s Attic,” a small second-hand shop open to residents of Snyder/Union counties, located inside the Selinsgrove Senior Center, 8 N. Water St. Miscellaneous items such as kitchen gadgets, knick knacks, framed pictures, music CDs, baskets, etc. Only form of clothing available is coats. Also accepting donations such as items listed. Visit during center hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Info: 570-374-4170.
LIBRARY ACTIVITIES/Sunbury
Degenstein Community Library, 40 S. 5th St. features children's program: Story Time at 11 a.m. and Wee Cooking (registration required by calling 570-286-2461; adult program: arm chair aerobics at 10 a.m.
BINGO/Sunbury
Bingo begins at 6 p.m. at The Diner, 425 Market St. Doors open at 4. Buffet available. Info: 570-917-4613.
NOV. 23
MACC PROGRAMS/Beaver Springs
Middlecreek Area Community Center, 67 Elm St., features toning/sculpting 6-7 p.m. Info: 570-658-2276.
TODDLER STORYTIME/Lewisburg
Toddler Storytime, 9:30-10 a.m. at The Public Library for Union County. Join Ms. Mary for an in-person storytime with books, songs, rhymes, finger plays, and simple ASL signs. For ages 1-2. Register by calling 570-523-1172, visiting the library, or register online.
PINOCHLE, PUZZLES/Lewisburg
The Lewisburg Senior Center, 116 N. 2nd St., opens at 9 a.m. with Pinochle, Hand & Foot, build puzzles, Smart T.V., 50s and 60s music. Ipads available to use at the center.
PUZZLES, GAMES, LUNCH/Middleburg
Penns Creek Adult Resource Center, 2551 Richard Road, is open to the public (no masking required) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Work on a puzzle, play rummikub, corn hole, word search puzzles and other trivia, enjoy a cup of coffee/tea or hot chocolate, sit on the porch and enjoy nature. Call 570-837-6200 and talk to Chris about checking out the center and pick up a calendar of events for the month. There are also crafts, special speakers, blood pressure once a month, lunch to order ahead or bring your own. Free and open to the public.
FOOD DISTRIBUTION/Mifflinburg
Western Union County Food Pantry — Hope’s Haven Food Pantry serves residents of Union County each Wednesday from 10-11 a.m. at Christ’s United Lutheran Church. For those who have food insecurity. Located 3 ½ miles west of Mifflinburg along Route 45. Each family receives an assortment of foods, based on family size, including such items as boxed and canned goods, meat, produce and dairy.
SPECIAL STITCHES/Mifflinburg
Special Stitches Group meets 10-11 a.m. at Herr Memorial Library. Join knitters and crocheters of all skill levels. Register by calling 570-966-0831, visiting the library, or register online.
FOOD PANTRY/Millmont
Hope’s Haven Food Pantry continues to serve residents of Union County weekly, each Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m., at Christ’s United Lutheran Church, a.k.a. “Four Bells Church.” If you have a food insecurity, please visit. Each family receives an assortment of foods, based on family size, including such items as boxed and canned goods, meat, produce and dairy. Church is located 3.5 miles west of Mifflinburg along Route 45 at 13765 Old Turnpike Road. Info: email administrator@4bellsfood.com, call 570-716-5601, or visit the church website, www.4bellschurch.com or Facebook page.
GRANDMA'S ATTIC/Selinsgrove
Visit “Grandma’s Attic,” a small second-hand shop open to residents of Snyder/Union counties, located inside the Selinsgrove Senior Center, 8 N. Water St. Miscellaneous items such as kitchen gadgets, knick knacks, framed pictures, music CDs, baskets, etc. Only form of clothing available is coats. Also accepting donations such as items listed. Visit during center hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Info: 570-374-4170.
LIVE MUSIC/Selinsgrove
JESSE rocks Thanksgiving Eve, 7-10 p.m. at the Selinsgrove VFW. $5 cover.
LIVE MUSIC/Selinsgrove
Greg Burgess performs 6-9 p.m. at Isabella Restaurant and Bar, 23 S. Market St. Free. Piano bar. Info: 570-374-0255.
STORYTIME/Selinsgrove
Mother Goose on the Loose Story Time, 10 a.m. at Rudy Gelnett Memorial Library, 1 N. High St.
TO-GO MEALS/Sunbury
The Salvation Army, 40 S. Fourth St., will serve To-Go Meals, Wednesdays from 4-5 p.m.
OPEN MIC/Sunbury
Acoustic Guitar Open Mic, 6-9 p.m. at The Duck In, 453 Woodlawn Ave.
ESL CLASSES/Sunbury
ESL classes, 10 a.m. to noon every Wednesday at Degenstein Community Library, 40 S. 5th St. Info: Heather at CSIU, 570-523-1155, ext. 2309 or hhaynos@csiu.org.
LIBRARY PROGRAMS/Sunbury
Degenstein Community Library, 40 S. 5th St., children's program: Mother Goose on the Loose at 11 a.m., Wee Move at noon.
LIVE MUSIC/Sunbury
Thanksgiving Eve with Jaded, 7-9 p.m. at The Duck In, 453 Woodlawn Ave.
LIVE MUSIC/Turbotville
Christ T Harp and Kimbo Reichley perform 6-8:30 p.m. at the Turbotville Public House, 305 Main St. No cover. Info: 570-649-5420.
NOV. 24
FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER/Danville
The 39th annual free Thanksgiving dinner served at noon at St. Joseph School Hall. Anyone wishing to attend, needs a ride, a home delivery or wishing to donate can call Pete Taylor at 570-850-7755. An elevator is available.
TURKEY TROT/Mifflinburg
Run with the turkey on Thanksgiving morning for the 12th annual Mifflinburg Turkey Trot. The 5k run/walk begins at 9 a.m. at the Mifflinburg Community Park, 131 N. 5th St. Cost is $30 to participate in the 5k run/walk with proceeds benefitting Herr Memorial Library and the Mifflinburg Area High School Boys Lacrosse Team. Runners and walkers can register by emailing mifflinburgturkeytrot@gmail.com. Onsite registration will be available beginning at 7:30 a.m. the day of the race. Non-perishable food donations will be collected at the start of the race and donated to local food pantries. For more information visit the Herr Memorial Library at 500 Market St., Mifflinburg, call 570-966-0831 or go to UnionCountyLibraries.org.
FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER/Sunbury
The annual free Thanksgiving dinner served at noon at Zion Lutheran Social Hall, 5th and Market streets. In person event with food, fellowship, prize bingo and kids' activities. Also free food giveaway for those in need. Donuts and coffee served at 9 a.m. Free delivery to shut-ins within a five mile radius. To order day of event, call 570-286-6459. Sponsored by Rhonda Fisher & Angels.
FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER/Watsontown
A free Thanksgiving day dinner served buffet style, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 400 Main St., with all the trimmings: turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, corn, applesauce, cranberry sauce, pie, and beverage. Take out dinners available. Donations are gratefully accepted to benefit Neighbors Helping Neighbors, the local food bank.
NOV. 25
PUZZLES, GAMES, LUNCH/Middleburg
Penns Creek Adult Resource Center, 2551 Richard Road, is open to the public (no masking required) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Work on a puzzle, play rummikub, corn hole, word search puzzles and other trivia, enjoy a cup of coffee/tea or hot chocolate, sit on the porch and enjoy nature. Call 570-837-6200 and talk to Chris about checking out the center and pick up a calendar of events for the month. There are also crafts, special speakers, blood pressure once a month, lunch to order ahead or bring your own. Free and open to the public.
BLOOD DRIVE/Freeburg
A Red Cross blood drive held noon to 5 p.m. at the Freeburg Fire Company.
BABY STORYTIME/Lewisburg
Baby Storytime, 11 a.m. to noon at The Public Library for Union County. A storytime based on the “Mother Goose on the Loose” program, which shows that children learn best through routine and repetition in a nurturing environment. Learn songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and simple ASL signs. For ages 0-2. Register by calling 570-523-1172, visiting the library, or register online.
LIVE MUSIC/Lewisburg
Greg Burgess performs 6-8 p.m. at the Brasserie Louis, 101 Market St. Free. Piano bar. Info: 570-524-5559.
LIFE SIZE CANDY LAND/Lewisburg
Life-Size Candy Land held noon to 5 p.m. at the Public Library for Union County. Enjoy a life-size game of Candy Land set up in the Exploratorium. For ages 3-12.
LIVE MUSIC/Northumberland
Leon B. performs 7-9 p.m. at the Front Street Station, 2 Front St.
LIVE MUSIC/Sunbury
Irv Ball performs 6-8 p.m. at McGuigan's Public House, 266 Market St.
LIBRARY PROGRAMS/Sunbury
Degenstein Community Library, 40 S. 5th St., adult program: arm chair aerobics at 10 a.m., Make A Friend at 1 p.m.; children's program: Dungeons and Dragons at 3:30 p.m.
BREAKFAST SANDWICH SALE/Sunbury
Goodwill Hose Company will host a breakfast sandwich sale starting at 5 a.m. on the sidewalk between Beiters and borough hall along Mill Street. Your choice of ham, sausage or bacon with eggs and cheese on a bagel for $3.50.
