NOVEMBER

FREE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
FOR MASD STUDENTS IN GRADES 6 - 12
Mondays & Tuesdays, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Mifflinburg United Methodist Church  •  3rd & Market Street
570-966-2746  •  www.mifflinburgumc.com

KIWANIS ANNOUNCES ANNUAL HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE
    Mifflinburg Kiwanis will conduct its annual Christmas Food Basket Drive this year beginning the week of November 17. Non perishable food donations can be dropped off at Central Penn Bank and Trust ( Mifflinburg Bank) in the lobby and at First Lutheran Church on Market Street. All items are collected and sorted with the help of Mifflinburg Area High School sports teams and approximately 100 families in the Mifflinburg School district are served. Some families who are unable to pick up at their designated times may be eligible for a delivery. Families who have been identified and selected will receive a phone call to outline the details for pick up. There is no application process, please do not call or ask for information at drop-off locations. This program has been in existence for many years and Kiwanis has noted a significant uptick in the number of families who need help. Donations from local churches, other civic groups and individuals are received with much gratitude. Kiwanis is an international organization dedicated to the welfare of children, whom they serve one community and one child at a time. Those who wish to learn more about the club or to join are welcome to attend a meeting on the first or third Monday of every month. Meetings are held in the basement of First Lutheran Church on Market Street at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Boxed dry items and canned goods such as fruit and vegetables are welcome and the club is especially in need of: peanut butter, jelly, pancake mix and syrup, pasta sauces and pasta, canned pasta and cereal. Kiwanis thanks the community in advance as always. 
 

Free Thanksgiving Dinner for Veterans
    Come out and enjoy a Turkey dinner with all the trimmings on Thanksgiving Day (November 27) at the Union County West End Social Club (Fire Co). Meal starts serving at 12:30 p.m. and goes til food runs out.  "To go" dinners will be available. FREE for Veterans and Families in need. $6 donation for all others. All Proceeds Benefit “Tunnels2Towers"

Author to provide discussion & hold book signing 
    Ralph Robert Shrawder, Mifflinburg, has recently published “Fat Pappy & Little Man, A Special Relationship.”  In this heartwarming book, author Shrawder recalls growing up with the special guidance and friendship of his grandfather.  Farming, agriculture, spending time in the outdoors and with family, “Pappy” provided strong family values and memories that are treasured from childhood.  Mr. Shrawder was born in Kentucky, married to Vickie Shrawder and is proud to reside in Mifflinburg.  
    The Artisan Corner will host Mr. Shrawder for a book signing and discussion.  He will be on hand at the Artisan Corner on Saturday, November 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  What a great gift for the holidays! Artisan Corner is located at 500 Chestnut Street, Mifflinburg with Fifth Street parking and a free municipal lot directly behind the building. 

ACAPELLA HYMN SING AT NEW HOPE BIBLE CHURCH
    An Acapella Hymn Sing will be held on Sunday, November 30, at New Hope Bible Church at 6 p.m. The service will be followed by a homemade ice cream social. The church is located at 310 Raven Lane, Mifflinburg, PA 17844. For more information, call Maurice at 717-914-7981.

MIFFLINBURG COMMUNITY TREE LIGHTING
    Mark your calendars now — Mifflinburg’s community Christmas tree lighting and downtown shopping night is planned for Sunday, November 30. The night is set to include the annual coloring contest judging, a visit from Santa Claus, and late night shopping hours at participating businesses. 

DECEMBER

Celebrate the Season with the West End Library’s
12 Days of Christmas Raffle!
    The West End Library is celebrating the holiday season with a 12 Days of Christmas Raffle, taking place throughout the first three weeks of December! Participants can stop by the library to view the prize baskets and place their tickets into the ones they’d most like to win. Each basket offers something different, giving you the chance to pick your favorites and spread your entries however you choose. Winners will be announced Tuesday through Friday, December 2–5, December 9–12, and December 16–19. Raffle tickets are available for purchase at the library: 1 ticket for $1, 6 tickets for $5, or 13 tickets for $10. All proceeds from the raffle benefit the West End Library, helping support programs, services, and community resources throughout the year. Don’t miss your chance to take part in this festive chance to win! Stop by the West End Library to secure your tickets today! For more information, contact the West End Library at 570-922-4773 or visit unioncountylibraries.org.

Winter Grief Support Group
    Losing someone you care about is never easy. Find comfort, understanding, and support at Roupp Funeral Home’s Grief Support Group - a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Their 13-week Winter Grief Support Group Program begins Tuesday, December 2, 2025, and continues each Tuesday evening through February 24, 2026. Doors open at 6 p.m. for snacks and beverages. Sessions begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. and run for approximately 90 minutes. New members are welcome to join at any point during the program. Pre-registration is recommended, but not required. (Please note that childcare is not available at this time.)

FREE COFFEE FRIDAY: LAST ONE OF 2025
    Join us Roupp Funeral Home on December 5 from 7 to 9 a.m. for their final Free Coffee Friday of the year. Enjoy complimentary coffee and fresh baked goods before the holiday craziness begins. PLUS… every time you attended this year counts as an entry into their Big Yearly Giveaway!
AIRY ACRE SOY SCENTS CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE
    Please join Airy Acre Soy Scents for their Christmas Open House. Enjoy some refreshments and cookies while you shop. Santa will be here from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. on December 5 and 6, so bring your kids and even your dogs for pictures with Santa. They will have giveaways and door prizes. They hope to see you there! 

SANTA MEET & GREET AT CENTRAL PENN BANK & TRUST
    He’s making a list and checking it twice… and he’s coming to Central Penn Bank & Trust! Bring the kids for a meet and greet with Santa, snap a photo, and share your Christmas wish list on Friday, December 5 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. The bank will have sweet treats and take-home craft kits for all the little elves. parents — don’t forget your camera!

COOKIES & COCOA WITH SANTA
    Roupp Funeral Home is proud to host their annual holiday event on Saturday, December 6 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Bring your little ones to meet Santa, take photos, and share their Christmas wishes! Kids can drop their letters into Santa’s special mailbox for delivery to the North Pole and of course, enjoy cookies and hot cocoa while they’re there.

Celebrate Local Writers at the Public Library
for Union County’s First Author Fair
    The Public Library for Union County invites you to celebrate our community’s creative writers at the Local Author Fair on Saturday, December 6, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the library’s Community Room. Meet the authors behind the stories, hear what inspires their writing, and explore their work across genres, including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and children’s literature. Discover new reads, enjoy creative conversations, and experience the joy of storytelling firsthand. To learn more about the event and preview participating authors, visit bit.ly/AuthorFairPLUC. All sales will be handled directly by the authors, and some may accept cash only. For more information, visit unioncountylibraries.org or call 570-523-1172.

THE NEEDHAMS TO PERFORM CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT BOYER MENNONITE CHURCH
    The Needhams, an American Gospel singing group, will be performing their Christmas concert at Boyer Mennonite Church, 1472 West Ridge Road, Middleburg, on December 7 at 6 p.m.  A free will offering will be received to cover the evening’s expenses.  For more information, follow the church’s Facebook page or call 570-540-6067.

FREE GIVEAWAY EVENT AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
    The First Presbyterian Church in Mifflinburg, located at 507 Green St., will be holding a free giveaway event on Friday, December 12 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Choose from clothes, coats, shoes, Christmas decor, jewelry, kitchen items and much more. Take a break from the Christkindl Market, come in from the cold, and enjoy a free hot beverage while you browse the many items available on their blessing tables. This even is being sponsored by their Caring & Sharing Ministry. If you have any questions, please call Linda Cooper, Director of the Outreach Ministry, at 570-966-4725.

EIGHTH VETERANS CHRISTMAS REMEMBRANCE IN SUPPORT OF WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA
Dreisbach United Church of Christ
875 Dreisbach Church Rd. Lewisburg
December 13, 2025  •  10 a.m.
    Dreisbach Church is pleased to support Wreaths Across America and join the national network of volunteers that place wreaths on this day across our great country. At Dreisbach, 112 wreaths will be placed on veteran graves in addition to honoring nine branches of the U.S. military. Each fresh evergreen wreath with a red bow is handmade by Alex Haines of Mifflinburg and costs $20 to sponsor. Our service members sacrifice their time  and safety every single day of the year to preserve our freedoms — help us honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. The 2025 Veteran’s Christmas Remembrance will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 13, in the sanctuary. Refreshments will be available. The event occurs regardless of weather conditions, except in the event of a state of emergency declared by the government.
    Help honor all Veteran graves with a wreath. Wreaths may be sponsored for $20 each. Order forms are available at www.dreisbachucc.org. The remembrance is free and open to the public. Please consider joining Dreisbach in support this patriotic cause. If you have questions, or if you are seeking additional information, please call 570-966-3696 ofc. or Elaine Rockey ph/text 570-847-0163.

PORK & SAUERKRAUT DINNER
    A Pork & Sauerkraut Dinner will be served at St. John's United Church of Christ, 417 Market Street, Mifflinburg during Christkindl Market on Saturday, December 13 from 12  until 5:30 p.m., or until the food is gone. The cost is $13 for adults and $6 for children. Takeouts will be available. The menu is pork, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, applesauce, rolls, pie and other desserts and beverage.

DECEMBER CONTRA DANCE IN LEWISBURG
    Looking for something fun to warm your body and soul? Come Contra Dance in Lewisburg. Saturday, December 13, 7 to 10 p.m. at the Donald Heiter Community Center, 100N 5th Street Ted Crane calls dances to the lively music of Strath Hanna. Easy and energetic, all dances are taught and called, with a basic review beginning at 7:00.  No experience or partner needed; newcomers are encouraged. We strive to be welcoming to all.
    Please wear comfortable clothes, and soft soled, non-marking shoes.
    Adults are $10, students are $5, and children under 16 are free and should be accompanied by an adult. Not feeling well? Please stay home and try again next month on the second Saturday. For more information, call Betsy or Jeff at 570 524-2104.

CALVARY BAPTIST ANNOUNCES CHRISTMAS PUZZLE SWAP
    Come one, come all to Calvary Baptist Church’s Annual Christmas Puzzle Swap. Stop by and take a look at all the puzzles we have. Just bring along a puzzle and swap it out for another puzzle. Bring as many as you like. The Puzzle Swap is at Calvary Baptist Church in Mifflinburg on December 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Also, they could use volunteers for both the setting up and during the swap. For more information call 570-966-1883 or 570-452-4916 

The Buffalo Valley Singers to present 2025 Christmas Concert
    The Buffalo Valley Singers present their 2025 Christmas concert, “Memories of Christmas,” Saturday, December 20, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 21, 3 p.m. Concerts are performed at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 1050 Buffalo Rd, Lewisburg. Adult admission $10, children 12 and under free. Find additional ticket information at BuffaloValleySingers.org or BuffaloValleySingers Facebook.  Doors open 30 minutes prior to the start time.