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HALIFAX - An American Red Cross blood drive will be held Wednesday, May 14 from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Halifax United Methodist Church. To schedule an appointment, call 896-8092 or visit www.givelife.org.

MILLERSBURG - A free blood pressure clinic will be held Wednesday, May 7 from 9:30 a.m. to noon at SUN Home Health Services' Millersburg office at 340 Route 25, Suite 3. For more information, call 692-3969.

HALIFAX - The Halifax United Methodist Church is sponsoring a bus trip Saturday, June 14 to the Rainbow Dinner Theater.

The bus will leave the church at approximately 9:30 a.m. and arrive in the Lancaster area for the 11:30 a.m. buffet and 1 p.m. matinee to see "Hold That Thought" a story of a woman of a certain age who decides to date after 25 years.

The cost of $60 per person and includes the bus, buffet, show and all tips. For reservations call 896-8092 or 896-8877.

MILLERSBURG - Grace United Methodist Church has openings for the Branson, Mo. bus trip from Nov. 8 to 16. The cost is $1,095 per person based on double, triple or quad occupancy and includes all taxes and most gratuities. For more information or to register, call 692-1583 or 692-3429.

DORNSIFE - Idella Rebekah Lodge will hold a card party Wednesday, May 14 at 1 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall.

LOYALTON - Judy Smitley will portray Noah's wife Thursday, May 8 at 7 p.m. at Immanuel United Methodist Church. Smitley will portray Noah's wife as she looks at the Bible story through the eyes of a woman in charge.

The program will be followed by fellowship and dessert. A love offering will be taken.

The church is handicapped accessible. For more information, call 896-8486.

LYKENS - A special Mother's Day celebration with the Wehry Family will be held Sunday, May 11 at 6:30 p.m. at Calvary Independent Church, 6300 Route 209. For more information, call 362-1918.

MILLERSBURG - New Generation Ministry will minister at Millersburg Assembly of God Church Sunday, May 18 at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Through music ministry and preaching, the second generation of the Phillips family, inspire pre-Christians to follow Christ.

Millersburg Assembly of God is located at 2261 Shippen Dam Road. For more information, call 692-3904 or visit www.millersburgag.org.

LENKERVILLE - Upper Dauphin Relay for Life teams will sell Bob's Bar-becue Chicken Saturday, May 10 from 9 a.m. to sold out at BG's parking lot on Market St. The cost is $5 per half of chicken. To purchase tickets in advance, call 692-4992. Proceeds benefit Upper Dauphin Relay for Life.

FISHERVILLE - The Fisherville Volunteer Fire Company will hold a Boyd's Bear Bingo Sunday, May 11 at 2 p.m. at the fire hall at 16 Church St. Doors will open at 1 p.m.

The cost $15 per ticket for 20 games. Tickets will be sold at the door. For more information, directions or tickets, call 362-9099.

HICKORY CORNERS - Hickory Corners and Community Fire Co. will hold a cash bingo Saturday, May 17 at 6 p.m. Doors will open at 4 p.m. Food and snack sales will be available.


other upcoming events
By Towns

Millersburg

Walking Tour of Homes and Gardens "June 24, 2008" (717) 692-4914
Fireworks Along the Susquehanna River Evening of July 3rd "July 3, 2008"
Ned Smith Center Nature and Arts Festival Last Friday and Saturday in July "July 25 & 26, 2008" (717) 692-3699 www.nedsmithcenter.org
Craft Fair Saturday in October ????
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Square Friday evening after Thanksgiving
"November 28, 2008"
"Gallery on the Square Annual Holiday Art Show and Sale" "November 1 - December 29, 2008"
Gallery on the Square Annual Student Art Exhibit Millersburg Gallery on the Square Art Camp for Kids "July 24-27, 2008"
 

Halifax

Community Family Fun Day Held third Saturday in May at Veteran's Memorial Park
"May 17, 2008"

Memorial Day Parade Last Monday in May "May 26, 2008"
Belsnickle Parade First Saturday in December "December 6, 2008"
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Held at Veteran's Memorial Park Friday after Thanksgiving "November 28, 2008"
Firemen's Carnival Held at Veteran's Memorial Park 2nd week in August - Wednesday thru Saturday "August 13 - 16, 2008"
Founders Day at Lake Tobias Wildlife Park Pavillion A "September xx, 2008" (717) 896-9126 www.laketobias.com
Pioneer Festival at Lake Tobias Wildlife Park Pavillion C and D "October ?, 2008" (717) 896-9126 www.laketobias.com
Twin Valley Players Musical Held at Halifax High School "July 16 - 27, 2008"
 

Yard and Craft Sale First Saturday in June "June 7, 2008"
Halloween Parade Date depends on sponsor? "October ?, 2008"
Memorial Day Parade Last Monday in May "May 26, 2008"
 

Gratz

Fair "September 14 - 20, 2008" (717) 365-3441 www.pafairs.org/gratzfair
 

Tower City

Firemen's Block Party Third week of May 13 through Saturday May 17, 2008.
Memorial Day Parade Last Monday in May "May 26, 2008"
Tower City Halloween Parade Last Sunday of October "October 26, 2008"
 

Williamstown

May Clean Up Day - South Street Second Saturday in May "May 10, 2008"
Memorial Day Parade Last Monday in May "May 26, 2008"
Duck & Canoe Race at Orange Street Bridge First Saturday in June "June 7, 2008"
Community Day at Williamstown Pool - Division Street Third Saturday in June "June 21, 2008"
Firemen's Block Party at Pool Second week in July "July ? - July ?, 2008"
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Held at at East & Market Streets on First Sunday in December "December 7, 2008"
Breakfast with Santa at Williamstown Firehouse Second Saturday in December
"December 13, 2008"
Free Movies at Williamstown Pool Throughout the Summer Date - Date
Lykens Minstrel Show Held weekend before Thanksgiving at Williams Valley Jr/Sr High School "November 21 - 23, 2008" (717) 647-2167
American Legion Annual Banquet 123 W. Market Street - New Members $10 5:00 p.m.
"November 11, 2007" (717) 647-2049
 

Lykens

Annual Community Day Third Saturday in May - Held at Lykens Train Station "May 17, 2008"
Memorial Day Community Picnic and Concert Last Monday in May held at West Borough Park
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. "May 26, 2008"
Free Concerts in the West Borough Park. Concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. First Wednesday in July through Last Wednesday in August "July 2 - August 24, 2008"
Glen Park Fall Festival Second Saturday in October 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. "October 11, 2008"
Christmas Lighting Program Friday evening after Thanksgiving 7:00 p.m. "November 28, 2008"
 

Berrysburg

Firemen's Parade 7:00 p.m. "July 29, 2008"
Firemen's Carnival "July 29 - August 2, 2008"
 

Pillow

Firemen's Carnival
 

Hickory Corner's

Firemen's Carnival
 

Miscellaneous

Line Mountain Council for Arts and Humanities Summer Concert Held at Line Mountain High School 7:00 p.m. "September 30, 2008"


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