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Meatloaf dinner

MCELHATTAN -- McElhattan Pathway to Christ Church will host a Filled Meatloaf Dinner on Saturday, Oct. 14, from 3 to 6 p.m. The meal can be dine-in or takeout and will include meatloaf, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables and cake for dessert for $15.

Outdoor Services

MACKEYVILLE -- Mackeyville United Methodist will be having an outdoor service with music at their pavilion on Oct. 14. The service will begin at 5 p.m. Contact 814-777-5510 for info.

Soup and dessert sale

LOCK HAVEN -- Lock Haven First Church of Christ's Youth Group will be holding a soup and dessert sale on Oct. 15. The cost is $7 for eat-in or take out. Choices of 16 ounce soup include creamy chicken tortellini, potato, stuffed pepper and cheeseburger. Proceeds benefit the youth group.

Basket Raffle

FLEMINGTON -- Flemington First Church of Christ, 714 Canal St., will hold its Third Annual Kerry Clausen Memorial Basket Raffle and Car Show on Sunday, Oct. 15, from 12 to 3 p.m.

Worship Team on Tour

JERSEY SHORE -- The Goshen College Parables will be presenting a special service of music, drama and faith stories entitled "Walk in the Light" at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct.15, at the Jersey Shore Presbyterian Church, 235 S. Main St., Jersey Shore, as a part of their 2023 Eastern Parables Tour.

The Parables presentation "Walk in the Light" is a collection of music and drama that is vibrant and well-received by all ages. You are cordially invited to join us for this special worship event on Sunday, Oct.15, at 10:30 a.m. Contact the church at 570-398-1909 for more information.

Soup Sale and Luncheon

HOWARD -- Howard United Methodist Church, 144 W. Main St., Howard, will sponsor a community soup sale on Thursday, Oct. 19, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Eat in or take out. Soups available are vegetable beef, ham and bean, chicken corn and chicken noodle. Quarts for take out should be pre-ordered by the Sunday prior to luncheon. Contact Patti Long at 814-625-2182. Soup comes in freezable containers. Cost is $8 for lunch or quarts of soup. Proceeds from soup sales are designated to 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!

Revival Services

LOGANTON -- Evangelist George Holley will be leading Revival Services at the Loganton Wesleyan Church from Sunday, Oct. 22, through Wednesday, Oct. 25. Everyone is invited to join church members for this special ministry. Service time on Sunday is at 10:30 a.m., and then each evening at 6:30 p.m.

The Loganton Wesleyan Church is located at 4972 Long Run Road, Loganton. For more information, please contact Dennis or Jainene Long at 570-725-3497.

Annual Light the Night

The Nittany Valley Fellowship of Churches will hold its annual Light the Night event from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, at Walker Township Park. The free family event features games, treat bags for kids, hot dogs, hot chocolate, cider and more! Kids are invited to dress in costumes, but not scary costumes. It is an evening to enjoy some time with family and community. The Nittany Valley Fellowship consists of several churches of various denominations in the Nittany Valley area. The churches work together to help various causes in the communities they serve.

Turkey Dinner

AVIS -- Family-style Turkey Dinner with all the fixings of a Thanksgiving meal including turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy, stuffing, vegetables, cranberry sauce and dessert will be offered on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 4-6 p.m., by the Avis United Methodist Church, 215 Prospect Ave., Avis.

Eat in or take out meals are available for a suggested donation of $12 for adults; $5 for children age 6 and over; and children 5 and under can eat for free. Call 570-753-8137 for additional info or to reserve meals.

Soup sale

MILL HALL -- Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church, 111 Main St., Mill Hall, will hold its annual beef vegetable soup sale on Oct. 29 from 9 a.m. to noon. The price is $7 a quart and the church will provide takeout containers. Orders may be placed by calling the church at 570-726-4112. Please leave a message with your order and include your phone number and the number of quarts you would like.

Ladies Day Out

FLEMINGTON -- Hillview Wesleyan Church, 1200 W. 4th St., Lock Haven, will be holding a free Ladies Day Out on Nov. 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church's Fellowship Building. This event is a relaxing and refreshing day to get away from the busyness of life and relax with friends, share laughter and stories and spend time with God. The event's theme is "Who Ya Gonna Call?" and will include a light lunch and a goodie bag. To register, please email kpoorman@hotmail.com or call 570-769-6765. The deadline to register is Oct. 27.

Fall fair

FLEMINGTON -- St. Luke's United Church of Christ in Flemington will be holding a Fall Fair, Saturday, Nov. 4, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be an indoor yard sale, vendors and a raffle. Homemade pies, desserts, homemade soups and sandwiches will also be served. St. Luke's is also holding a food drive the entire month of October for the Lock Haven Salvation Army Food Bank, to help the organization in their Thanksgiving Food drive.

Grief Support Group

MACKEYVILLE -- Grief Support Group, to help those in area communities that are dealing with a loss, will meet Wednesday, Nov. 8, and every second Wednesday of the month, at 7 p.m. at the Mackeyville United Methodist Church. Anyone who grieves the loss of loved ones is invited to join.

Holly Mart

LOCK HAVEN -- Holy Spirit Parish will be holding its annual Holly Mart Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and on Sunday, Nov. 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Lock Haven Catholic School, 311 W. Water St., Lock Haven.

The spacious, handicap-accessible gymnasium will feature theme baskets, silent auction, new-to-you booth, baked goods and food.

Santa Claus will also be visiting on Sunday.

Pot Pie Sale

WINGATE -- Bald Eagle Valley Community United Methodist Church will hold a pot pie sale on Monday, Nov. 13, beginning at 4 p.m. Your choice of ham or chicken pot pie can be pre-ordered by calling Janette anytime before that Monday morning at 814-883-0893. Freezable quart containers filled with pot pie are $8 each and can be picked up in the parking lot starting at 4 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome, until sold out. The church is located at 111 Runville Road, Bellefonte, just behind the Sheetz in Wingate.

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