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Basket raffle, car show
FLEMINGTON -- Flemington First Church of Christ will hold its 2nd Annual Kerry Clausen Basket Raffle and Classic Car Show on Sunday, Sept. 18, from 12 to 5 p.m. A rain date is planned for Sunday, Sept. 25, from 12 to 5 p.m.
There will be a basket raffle, classic cars to view, food and Kidz@Heart will perform live.
Proceeds will benefit Rachel Ellis.
Recycling help
YARNELL -- Yarnell United Methodist Church would like your help in recycling. The church is collecting plastic bags that will be recycled and made into a bench for the church yard.
Through Trex Recycling, the church team needs to collect more than 500 pounds of plastic (that's about 40,500 plastic bags) in a six-month span then Trex will donate a high-performance composite bench to the church.
Plastic bags and film of all sizes can be collected, but it must be kept clean and dry.
So, grab a large plastic bag and fill it up with your grocery bags, dry cleaning bags, Ziploc bags of all sizes, bread bags (turn inside out to dump out the bread crumbs), plastic wrap from cases of water, toilet paper and paper towels, shrink wrap and bubble wrap. Once your bag is filled it can be dropped off to Donna who lives near the Yarnell UM Church. Call Donna first at 814-880-9450 to make arrangements so that she can collect your bags and place them in a dry area.
Community Care Auction
BELLEFONTE -- Interfaith Human Services will host its third Annual Community Care Auction online. Bidding will open Sept. 6 at 9 a.m. and closes on Sept. 11 at 9 p.m.
This online auction includes travel accommodations, fine art, gift certificates for local businesses, collectibles, handmade items and more. All proceeds from the auction benefit the programs of Interfaith Human Services.
There is a fee for those who purchase items with a credit card.
To view the auction visit https://www.interfaithhumanservices.org/auction/
Worship in the Park
WOOLRICH -- Woolrich Community United Methodist Church will hold a worship service in Woolrich Park on Aug. 28, at 9:45 a.m. at Pavilion #1.
Bring a lawn chair or blanket for the service and a dish to share for the pot luck lunch that will be served after the worship time. All are welcome and come as you are.
Family sing-along
DUNNSTOWN -- The Dunnstown United Methodist Church will hold a family sing-along on Sept. 21 at 6:30 p.m. Everyone who loves singing good Christian songs is invited to come and participate with members. The first songs played will be for the younger participants in case the parents wish to cut out early.
Country style dinner
WILLIAMSPORT -- Immaculate Conception Parish Center, 5973 Jacks Hollow Road, Williamsport, will hold a country style ham and turkey dinner on Labor Day, Sept. 5, from noon to 6 p.m.
In addition to the dinner there will be French fries, funnel cakes, pies and ice cream available on the ground along with small games and Bingo.
The church will also have a variety of homemade jams and jellies, fudge and candy for sale in the Summer Kitchen.
Ticket prices are $12 for adults; $5 for children ages 4-12; children 3 and under free. Take out costs $12 and are available after 1 p.m.
Soup Sale and Luncheon
HOWARD -- The Howard United Methodist Church will sponsor a community soup sale on Thursday, Sept. 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eat in or take out.
Pre-orders for quarts of soup should be made by Sunday prior to the luncheon. Contact Patti Long at 814-625-2182.
Soup comes in freezable containers and the cost is $7 for lunch or quarts of soup.
Proceeds from soup sales are designated towards local missions in the area. Invite a friend, come for lunch and enjoy a time of good food and fellowship while supporting a worthy cause.
Howard United Methodist Church is located at 144 W. Main St., Howard.
Fellowship Corner now available
MILL HALL -- New Hope Fellowship of Central PA has added the Fellowship Corner to its facility at 6436 Nittany Valley Drive, Mill Hall.
The Fellowship Corner is now available for your parties, meetings, receptions, showers, or any other small social event you may have planned.
The church has seating for approximately 60 to 70 people within the 1,000 square foot space. The Fellowship Corner offers tables, cushioned chairs, heating, air conditioning, clean modern restrooms and plenty of parking space.
There is also a complete kitchen with two stoves, two microwaves, a refrigerator/freezer and ample counter space. If interested in the Fellowship Corner, please contact New Hope Fellowship of Central PA at 570-755-1450.
Cars n Guitars Bonanza
AVIS -- Grace Fellowship Church, 19 W. Ridge St., Avis, will be hosting its annual Cars n Guitars Bonanza on Saturday, Sept. 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The event will feature hot rods and classic cars, live music with Rockets Blasters, concessions by CB's Bites, raffles, give aways, choice awards and much more.
To learn more contact the church at 570-478-145. To register your vehicle or a vendor space, email carsnguitars@musician.org.
Walk by Faith
LOCK HAVEN -- The Walk by Faith walking program will hold another event on Wednesday, Aug. 31, at Riverview Park in Woodward Township. Meet at the church at 6 p.m.
You can walk at your own pace, get lots of fresh air and fellowship with one another while enjoying the beauty of God's creation. You do not need to register -- just show up on the scheduled dates and bring a friend!
If you have any questions, please call Fran Decker at 570-748-4302 or 570-263-2084.
Blood Drive
FLEMINGTON -- St. Luke's United Church of Christ in Flemington will be hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Aug. 30 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in our Fellowship Hall. They are honored to be able to provide an opportunity for donors to participate in this blood drive. The American Red Cross is facing a critical blood shortage. Their donors will be able to help many patients who are in dire need of blood and blood products. To schedule an appointment for the St. Luke's drive go online to register at www.redcross.org and select Give Blood.
Coffee club
FLEMINGTON -- Flemington First Church of Christ, 714 Canal St., holds Coffee Club every Thursday from 8:30 to 10 a.m.
Youth group
FLEMINGTON -- Flemington First Church of Christ, 714 Canal St., holds its fall Youth Group meetings on Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. The group is open to grades kindergarten through fourth and fifth through twelfth.
The meeting starts off each Thursday with a meal, followed by a lesson and game time.