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Winter Coat Giveaway

LOCK HAVEN -- The Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court #399 will be holding a winter coat giveaway on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Holy Spirit Parish Center at 3 East Walnut St. in Lock Haven. For more information call the Holy Spirit Parish Center at 570-748-4594.

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. 28 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.

Recognition service

SWISSDALE -- In honor of National First Responders Month, Swissdale United Methodist Church will honor first responders in the community with a service of recognition on Sunday, Oct. 29, at 11 a.m.

Church members invite all first responders and their families to join them as they give thanks for your service in the community.

Gospel concert

LAIRDSVILLE -- Charlie and Linda Beatenbo of White Harvest Ministries will be in concert on Friday, Nov. 3, at 7:30 p.m., at the Lairdsville Faith Church (6786 Rt. 118 - approximately 7 miles east of Hughesville or 7 miles west of Unityville). The Beatenbo's have been singing Gospel music for the Lord for over 50 years. Come join them for a wonderful evening in the Lord

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.

Fall Bazaar

RAUCHTOWN -- St. James Lutheran Church, Rt. 880 and Middle Rd. in Rauchtown, will be holding their annual Fall Bazaar on Sat., Nov. 4, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be Christmas items for sale as well as fresh baked goods and homemade soup. A hot lunch will also be available for purchase. Several white elephant tables will be packed with antiques and collectibles and there will be gift baskets raffled off. Everyone is invited to attend. And, all are welcome to attend regular Sunday services at 10 a.m. each Sunday.

Bring a Friend to Church

FLEMINGTON -- Sunday, Nov. 5, is Bring a Friend to Church Sunday and an Open House at Flemington First Church of Christ, 714 Canal St. Join members for morning worship at 8:45 a.m. followed by light refreshments. Tours of the church building will also be given out to those who wish to see the building.

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