So, What Is Goose Day? This Local Tradition Has Been Observed in the Juniata River Valley for More Than Two Centuries, Carried Here by an Early Local Settler

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So, What is Goose Day? This local tradition has been observed in the Juniata River Valley for more than two centuries, carried here by an early local settler. Leg- end has it that if you eat goose on St. Michaelmas Day, you will never want for money all the year round. Believers of this tradition adhere faithfully to this tradition and eat goose every September 29th, thus ensuring wealth and prosperity for the coming year. St. Michaelmas Day was first declared a festival by Pope Gelasius in the year AD 487. The feast, which always falls on Sept. 29th, honors Saint Mi- chael the Archangel who led God’s war against evil in the biblical book of Revelation. Commemorative postmark secured for Goose Day 2021 Send postcards to family and friends to spread the fun LEWISTOWN— A special commemorative pictorial postmark has been designed by Ryan Cherry to provide a unique souvenir to mark this year’s event. The design, which is available ONLY on Goose Day at the Lewis- town Post Office, is a unique philatelic item featuring a goose graphic and the text Lewistown Station, Lewis- town, PA 17044, Sept. 29, 2021. Stop by the Lewistown Post Office on Sept. th29 and request any of your out- going mail to be stamped with the Goose Day postmark.

As an added bonus, have the postmark stamped on a Goose Day postcard. The pre-stamped postcards, spotlighting artwork by artist Jessica Miller, can be purchased in-person starting Sept. 1st at East End Coffee Co. in Lewistown, the Crooked Shelf Bookshop in Lewistown, the Juniata River Valley Visitors Bureau office in Lewistown, and the Mifflintown Farmer’s Market (Sept. 11) for $5. The Pennsy Station is offering an online postcard purchase option starting Sept. 1st. Visit thepennsystation.com to order. Once purchased, the buyer can fill out the back of the postcard and return the card to the shop owner. On Goose Day, the postcards will be picked up at each location, taken to the Lewis- town Post Office where the postmark will be applied before 2021 Goose Day postcard by Jessica Miller the postcard is mailed. All month- a new All month- Yoder’s Tees & Goose Day t-shirt More is bringing Goose Day design will de- into your garden. A special but at Lewis- Goose Day garden flag featur- town Print- ing the logo is available now for works during $15 at the store. Lewistown First Friday. It and other Goose Day designs can also be purchased at the store. Stop by the 41 W. Market St., Lewistown store or visit lewis- townprint.com. Yoder’s is collecting non- All month- Handcrafted signs, perishable food like soup, by Maker’s Den in Burnham, cereal bars, and macaroni feature the Goose Day logo. and cheese for the Backyard Club Ministries in Mifflin Order yours today at makers- County. Bring in a grocery bag with donations and get a den.store or visit their store at FREE Goose Day t-shirt. Shirts are also available for pur- 416 8th Ave., Burnham. Goose chase. Located at 4469 E. Main St., Belleville. 717-935- Day keychains and cups are 5011, on Facebook and www.yoderteesandmore.com. also available for purchase. Find their merchandise at Brookmere Winery, too. All month- Essence of Earth has created a special line of products All month- Find goose neck for Goose Day including soap, lo- gourds for fall decorating at Bilger’s Pumpkins, 7468 Ferguson tion, lip balm and scrubs in black- Valley Road, McVeytown. Visit them later in the month to see berry scents, plus a new glycerin the new member of the Wild Geese flock who will reside per- soap featuring a water-soluble manently at the farm. Goose Day logo embedded in the All month- Artist Neil Demi will have his commemorative soap. Purchase them online at Goose Day prints available for purchase at East End Coffee Co., essenceofearth.etsy.com; at 18 E. Market St., Lewistown. Find him on Facebook and Insta- Guante Café, 2218 William Penn Highway, Mifflintown; gram. the Mifflintown Farmer’s Market on Sept. 11; at the Goose Day Pumpkin Fest on Sept. 24-25 at the Mifflin All month- Local artist Jennifer Hartzler County Youth Park; or message her on Facebook. has hand painted goose earrings. Find and purchase her designs at jenniferhartz- All month- The Stone Arch Candle Company created a ler.com; @pleasant_st_studio or blackberry brûlée scented candle for the holiday. Find the www.facebook.com/jennifer.hartzler.583. candles at East End Coffee Co., 18 E. Market St., Lewis- town; The Crooked Shelf Bookshop, 23 N. Main St., Lewis- All month- The Logan House is selling adorable town; or online at stonearchcandleco.square.site. Goose Day stickers at the 400 N. Beech St., All month- Need goose earrings? Burnham store. They are great for laptops, Honey Creek Bill & Beak carries water bottles, windows, and mirrors. 717-248- handmade goose earrings by Jabebo 8415, www.theloganhouseonline.com or Fa- Studio in Bellefonte. Purchase a pair cebook. at 701B Electric Ave., Lewistown or All month- Goose Day pins by JayBeeYell. On online at honeycreekbil- sale at East End Coffee Co., 18 E. Market St., landbeak.com. Lewistown; and The Crooked Shelf Bookshop, 23 N. Main St., Lewistown. Small pins are .75 cents each or 3/$2.00. Larger ‘I believe in Goose Day’ pins are $1 each. Quantity orders are welcome. Find on Facebook or [email protected]. 2 U.S. 322, Reedsville; Burnham OIP, 105 S. Logan Boulevard, All month– Im- Burnham; and Meyer Dairy Store, 2390 S. Atherton St., press Design & State College; and Saturday at East End, Ron’s and the OIP. Print is taking 717-250-3233, www.backmtnflowerfarm.com or Facebook. orders for Goose Day t-shirts Sept. 24, 25, 27, 28 and 29-Find a goose flower pick in a featuring the plant at Wray’s Landscaping, receive 10% off. They also hid “Eat Goose, Get a golden egg in a plant at their 15 Noland Drive, Lewistown Luck” design. To order, call location. Find the egg and get 25% off. 717-242-3300, 717-953-9321 or stop by www.wrayslandscaping.com or Facebook. the 129 S. Main St., Lewistown shop. Find Sept. 24, 25, 27, 28 and 29- Goose Day flower bouquets for them on Facebook. sale at Deihls’ Flowers, Inc. Cash and carry for $8.99 or $12.99. 1 Parkview Terrace, Burnham. 717-248-7843 or Sept. 16-29- Hometown www.deihlsflowers.com. Potters’ Studio has goose -themed pottery available Sept. 24, 25, 27, 28 and 29- Get 15% off any regular priced at the item excluding the Goose Day sticker at The Logan House, Mill Street, Lewistown studio and inside 400 N. Beech St., Burnham. 717-248-8415, East End Coffee Co., 18 E. Market St., www.theloganhouseonline.com or Facebook. Lewistown. The studio is open 9 a.m.-8 p.m. on Wednesdays. Find them in the basement of East End Coffee Co. 717-745- Sept. 24, 25, 28 and 29-The BonTon Marketplace, 111 E. 6510 or Facebook. Market St., Lewistown, will have Golden Egg discounts. 717- 363-4691 or Facebook. Sept. 23-24- The Shelter Thrift Shop and Second Chances are having a “Best Dressed Goose” Day Sale at both locations. Sept. 24, 25, 28 and 29- Find Goosie the Gander hidden Buy one get two free of similar clothing items. Locations are inside Snowflake’s on the Square and take her golden egg 17 Depot St., Lewistown and 982 Parcheytown Road, Lewis- that is filled with a special treat. While you are there, take a town. The stores are open from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. selfie with Mrs. Goose who will be on display in the front window at 3 W. Monument Square, Lewistown. 717-437- Sept. 24-25- Lilac at Home will be holding a Goose Day yard 6452, www.snowflakesonthesquare.com or Facebook. sale from 8 a.m-4 p.m., Friday; and 8 a.m.-?, Saturday, at the 1537 Loop Road, Lewistown location. 717-248-3484 or Face- Sept. 24-29- Lil Mis Vintage will be book. creating goose feathers from her pop- Sept. 24-25- Pick up a goose egg for a 10-30% off your pur- ular macrame line. They will be availa- chase at The Crooked Shelf Bookshop, 23 N. Main St., Lewis- ble while supplies last at Brookmere town. Be sure to check out the Goose Day display on the Winery, Route 655, Belleville, and front table featuring goose related books and of course, Bloom Hair Company, 2 Cedar St., geese decor. Hours are 1-5 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday; 10 Mifflintown. Find her on Facebook. a.m.-6 p.m., Friday; and 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday. 717-363- Sept. 24-29-Don’t forget your furry friends and find a new 4557. Find them on Facebook. toy or treat from Flickinger’s Paws & Claws, 1274 William Sept. 24-25- Stop by My Craft Attic and see Susie Sunflower. Penn Highway, Mifflintown. They will be holding a flash sale She has a basket full of golden eggs full of prizes, discounts, with 30% off retail and buy $50 in gift cards, get $5 free. For and treats. Also, receive 10% off all local vendor items in the all grooming/bath appointments, all pets will get a bandana shop including Kishacoquillas Valley Soap Co., American Crow featuring the Goose Day logo made by Chaos Screen Candles, Mountain House Creations, Naturals by Val and Printing. While supplies last. Make an appointment by call- Smelly Jellies. My Craft Attic will also be at the Goose Day ing 717-275-4904. Find them on Facebook. Pumpkin Festival Sept. 24-25 at the Mifflin County Youth Park with special deals. Sept. 24 and 28- Back Mountain Flower Farm will be offering Goose Day flower bouquets on Friday at East End Coffee Co., 3 18 E. Market St., Lewistown; Ron’s Fruit Market, 4707 Old Sept. 24-29- Boost Sept. 29- Abundant Blessings Thrift Shop will be offering one your goose with a item per customer half price (excluding items ending in .95). Lucky Crystal Customers must mention Goose Day when checking out at intention the register. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Located at 22 Abundant pouch at Blessings Drive, Mifflintown. 717-436-6947, Metaphysics www.abundantblessingsthriftshop.com or Facebook. ‘A Spirited Space,’ 5 E. 3rd St., Sept. 29- Snowflake’s on the Square, 3 W. Monument Lewistown. Increase your Square, Lewistown, will hold a Goose Day sale from 10 a.m.-3 luck with their line of powders and p.m. 717-437-6452, www.snowflakesonthesquare.com or oils, too. 814-826-1787, Facebook. www.aspiritedspace.com or Facebook.

Sept. 29- Asher’s Chocolates will be doing a buy one, get one Sept. 24-29- Smith’s Barber Shop, 204 W. Market St., Lewis- free special on their “hurts” candy. Stop by the 19 E. Susque- town, will be handing out Goose Day stickers to all clients who hanna Ave., Lewistown store. 717-248-8613, receive services. Make an appointment by calling 717-242- www.ashers.com or Facebook. 2021.

Sept. 27-Oct. 2- Vibe Hair Salon, 832 E. Walnut St., Lewis- Sept. 29- Olde Thyme Reflections is offering a golden egg town, will be offering Goose Day specials on facials and eye discount for Goose Day. Select a golden egg from the basket lashes all week. Make an appointment by calling 717-248- and find your discount inside. Located at 19 E. Susquehanna 0100, www.yourvibe.me or Facebook. Ave., Suite B, Lewistown. Open 10-5. 717-248-8700 or Face- book. Sept. 27-Oct. 2- Goose Day Sept. 29- Sacred Heart Thrift Shop will holding a clothing and flower bouquets for sale at shoes bag sale for $5. Stop by 17 E. Market St., Lewistown Lewistown Florist. Cash and store from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 717-247-2797 carry for $12.99. Located at 129 S. Main St., Lewistown. 717-248 Sept. 29- Get 10% off all Playmobil toys at The Pennsy Sta- -9683, tion, 25 W. Market St., Lewistown. The new Princess Castle www.lewistownflorist.com or collection has arrived! 717-247-7085, Facebook. www.thepennsystation.com or Facebook.

Sept. 27-Oct. 2- Buds & Blooms Sept. 29- All cars, trucks or RVs serviced or purchased at the will have Goose Day flower ar- following locations will receive a free Goose Day static win- rangements available in the 194 dow cling for their car. Make an appointment today! Main St., Richfield shop. Online -Stroup’s Garage, located at 216 N. Main St., Yeagertown. 717 and phone orders are accepted -447-0267, stroupsgarage.com or Facebook. by calling 717-694-9146. Also, they will have Goose Day ar- th -Frey Motors, 409 Valley St., Lewistown. 717-248-7811, rangements available for purchase on Sept. 29 at Bread of www.freymotors.net or Facebook. Life and County Line Restaurant. (Cash and Carry). -Eddie’s Tire Service, 1239 W. 4th St., Lewistown. 717-248- Sept. 29- Get a free golden egg bath bomb free with any pur- 7510, www.eddiestireservice.com or Facebook. chase at Shade Mountain Naturals, 45 Serenity Lane, Lewis- town. While supplies last. 717-248-8847, -Lerch RV, at 70 Commerce Drive, Milroy. 717-667-1400, www.shademountain.com and Face- www.lerchrv.com or Facebook. book. -Lake Auto Dealerships on Main Street, Lewistown. 717-248- 0151 (Ford) or 717-248-7848 (Chevrolet), www.lakeauto.com Sept. 29- Goin’ Postal will “goose” or Facebook. every box that is shipped today with a special sticker. 129 S. Main St., -John H. Sheaffer Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep and Ram dealership Lewistown. 717-248-9997, at 6430 William Penn Highway, Mifflintown. 717-604-3033, www.johnhsheaffer.com or Facebook. www.goinpostal.com or Facebook. 4 All month- Let everyone know you believe in Goose Day by adding the Goose Day Facebook Frame to your profile pho- to. Go to the Goose Day in the Juniata River Valley Face- book page to grab the frame. All month- Check out the special Goose Day window decorations by Sacred Heart School and United Cer- ebral Palsy of Central PA, at the 3 W. Sept. 3 Monument Square, Lewistown location. 717-242-0890, www.ucpcentralpa.org, or Facebook. Lewistown First Friday Lewistown Printworks- NEW Goose Day t-shirt design debut. All month- With each book checked out at the Juniata County Library, a Metaphysics: A Spirited Space- 2-7 p.m., Buy one, get one free special Goose Day bookmark will be placed inside each book. back to school, book sale and a guest speaker. 717-436-5678, www.juniatalibrary.org or Facebook. East End Coffee Co.– 7-9 p.m., Artist Jessica Miller’s work will be on display and live music by Chris Strait. All month- Take a gander at the Goose Day display in the windows at Zion Hair Salon, 28 E. Market St., Lewistown. Hometown Potters’ Studio- 6-9 p.m., The studio will be set up 717-248-0855 or Facebook. in front of East End Coffee Co. where anyone can make a small cup that will be glazed and then sent to Stone Arch Candle Co. All month– Hand to be filled with wax. Cost is $10. Once completed, the candle painted Goose Day nail may be picked up at the studio. art at Serendipity x2 Day Spa. $1.00 per Stone Arch Candle Co.- 6-9 p.m., Goose Day blackberry brûlée nail. Five designs to scented candles available for purchase along with many other choose from. Custom- great scents. They will be set up in front of East End Coffee Co. ers who already have an appointment sched- Juniata River Valley Visitors Bureau, WKVA and Melissa Tabb uled in September may Photographer- 6-8 p.m., Abbey Road photoshoot. Join Goldie add this to their ser- the Goose as we recreate the famous Beatles album cover at vice. Openings are ex- the intersection of Main and Market Streets. Photos will be $5 tremely limited. 27270 and will be available digitally for download. Route 75 North, Mifflintown. 717-436- 6696, www.serendipityx2dayspa.admp.com, or Facebook. All month- People of any age are encouraged to send in a drawing or coloring page to the residents at Valley View Re- tirement Community that will be displayed in the hallways. Residents will send a thank you note with Goose Day postmark on it to everyone that does. Send your artwork to Val- ley View Retirement Community, 4702 E Main St., Belleville, PA 17009. Find coloring page ideas on their Facebook page.

CALL AHEAD! Some events may be canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions. Call ahead or search online. 5

Sept. 11- The Sept. 18-19- Middle Road Juniata River Speedway and Jennifer Ruth- Valley Visitors erford Events are kicking off Bureau is Goose Day with a special family bringing event and race. Join them from Mrs. Goose, 4-8 p.m., Saturday; and noon-3 a 5’ stuffed goose, p.m., Sunday for free activities to the Mifflintown like a bike race, foot race, Farmer’s Market for selfies goose poop pick-up, goose egg and to spread the word about Goose race, and sack races. For a Day. A new 20’ air dancing goose will small fee, make sand art or a also be welcoming visitors to the mar- tie dye shirt. For race times ket. Check out Essence of Earth and and race admission fees that Hometown Potters’ Studio for more may be associated with entry, refer to the Middle Road Goose Day swag, try Hidden Stories Speedway Facebook page. The speedway is located at Brewing Co.’s blackberry gose (fruited 1904 Middle Road, Lewistown. 814-650-4528 or Jennifer sour beer), Kathryn’s will have some Rutherford Events Facebook page. goosey cinnamon rolls, plus the Big Sept. 24- The Lumina Center is kicking off its monthly se- Tree Music & Art Foundation will offer ries family events with a Goose Day Family Night. The a free goose stick puppet craft for the entire family is invited to play games and make crafts from kids. The market is open from 8:30 6-8 p.m. at 18 E. Third St., Lewistown location. Activities a.m.-noon, along Bridge Street in will be both indoors and outdoors. 717-242-2888 or Face- Mifflintown. book. Sept. 18- The Juniata River Valley Visi- Sept. 24-25- Goose Day Pumpkin Festival, Mifflin County tors Bureau is hosting Museum Day in Youth Park. Open 1-8 p.m., Friday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Satur- day. Friday includes a Savor the Flavors tasting with local the Juniata River Valley. wineries, breweries and distilleries, craft and food ven- Museums in Mifflin, dors. Live music by Adam Becker from 5-7 p.m. Saturday Juniata, and Huntingdon includes children’s activities, carriage rides, pony rides, Counties will be open bounce house, vendors, food, and classic car show from from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for 10-2. 717-437-6514 or Facebook. FREE tours. More than 17 locations, some who Sept. 24-26- At the Barn- are only open one day a yard Corn Maze will be year, will be on the tour. hiding a wooden goose For more details, visit the inside the corn maze for event page on the Goose you to find. A live goose Day in the Juniata River Val- will be visiting the farm, ley Facebook page, too. Located at 204 Barn- www.jrvvisitors.com or call yard Boulevard, Lewis- 717-248-6713. town, the farm is open 4 p.m.-dusk, Friday; noon- dusk, Saturday; and 1-5 p.m., Sunday. 717-437- 3648, www.atthebarnyard.com or Facebook.

CALL AHEAD! Some events may be canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions. Call ahead or See page 15 for more search online. details. 6 Sept. 25- A Goose Day Contest and Vendor Pop-Up event Sept. 24-26- will be held from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Jennifer Rutherford Hometown Events location at 821 Electric Ave., Suite D, Lewistown. Potters’ Studio Local crafters and vendors will be set up indoor and out- is holding a doors. Entries for the coloring page contest for children Goose Day are due today at 3 p.m. See the contest/giveaway section Treasure for details. 814-650-4528 or follow the event page on Hunt in downtown Facebook. Lewistown. Find the goose themed ornament hid- Sept. 25- The Reedsville Apple Festival will be held from 9 den around town and redeem for a a.m.-1 p.m. at Bender Park, Tony Street, Reedsville. Apple goose themed mug at the studio on Mill butter boil, great food, and vendors. Follow the Reedsville Street, Lewistown. Community Association page on Facebook for details. Sept. 24, 27 & 29- If you’re at the Lewistown Train Station or Sept. 26- Join the fun and participate in the 44th annual along the Juniata Valley Railroad’s tracks through the streets Goose Day Road Rally. This is fun-filled road rally, aka of Lewistown, keep your eyes peeled for a Goose Day mag- scavenger hunt, through areas of Mifflin County. Registra- net on the North Shore Railroad locomotive. For a map of tion is from 9-10 a.m. at My Craft Attic or online via the where you can find the train, visit the North Shore Railroad’s Facebook event page. The rally begins at 10 a.m. Get your Facebook page this week. gaggle together (goslings welcome, too), decorate your vehicle and wear team t-shirts if you wish. Each group is given a list of clues and riddles to solve. The group with the most correct answers and least mileage WINS! Follow the event page on Facebook for details.

Sept. 25- The 43rd annual Goose Day 5K Run/Walk returns this year! Registration opens at 7:45 a.m. and the race begins at 9 a.m. Sept. 28- Join Painting Parties by Judy for the Silly Goose at Monument Black Light Paint & Sip at Hungry Run Wine Cellars, 10042 Square in U.S. Highway 522 South, Lewistown. Games, mix-ups, mu- downtown sic, and black light will make this a night to remember for Lewistown. good luck and laughter. Party is from 6- 8 p.m. Tickets are The course is $30 each and include a stemless wine glass featuring the a fun, flat, and Goose Day logo made by students at MCHS Technology fast run per- Student Association. To register, visit fect for new www.paintingpartiesbyjudy.com. or experi- enced run- CALL AHEAD! ners. The first Some events may be canceled due to 100 registered COVID-19 restrictions. Call ahead or runners get a Goose Day Run technical t-shirt. For details search online. and pre-registration, visit jvstriders.com. 7 Sept. 29- Reserve your table for the Wild Geese: Flock Together 2nd annual Goose Day Event at public art project Shy Bear Brewing. The Community Partnerships will welcome new additions Prix Fixe dinner will to the Wild Geese: Flock Together public art project be comprised of dishes by Revival Kitchen, Shy Bear Brew- ahead of Goose Day 2021. Keep an eye out for new ing, Butch’s Smokehouse Fixx and landings and check out the growing flock! Brookmere Winery. Music by Kevin Koa of https://www.cpartnerships.com/wild-geese-flock- Maryland. Special Goose Day glassware made by together Mifflin County High School students will be a take home gift for every ticket purchased. To reserve a table, visit www.shybearbrewing.com or Facebook. Want to know where all the Wild Geese are? Try the QR code placed on the base of each goose. A map and information on each goose will open on your phone.

Sept. 29- Be a silly goose and have your hair colored with wash- ONLINE able hairspray or have feathers put in your hair at Amy B’s Hair Salon, 8 W. Market St., Lewistown. Walk ins welcome. Open 1-7 Follow the Goose Day in the Juniata River Valley Face- p.m. There will also be a drawing for a gift certificate to the sa- book page, and the Juniata River Valley Visitors Bureau lon. 717-437-7375. Find on Facebook. on Instagram and YouTube for more Goose Day fun! Be sure to watch Erik the Travel Guy video! Sept. 29- Brookmere Winery & Vineyard Inn is hosting a Goose Day Happy Hour from 5-8 p.m. at the 5369 Route 655, Belleville location. Tickets will be limited and available at www.brookmerewine.com and in the store. RSVP is re- Add “The Goose Day Shuffle” and quired to attend. Price will “Celebrate Goose Day” to your include live music by Bill Huff, playlist. Find them on YouTube. Hors d’oeuvres to fill you Written and recorded at Goose Day desires along with other food items. Drink spe- West Market Studio, Lewistown. cials will be available at the bar with wine and more. Fill your cup with prosperity this Goose Day at Brookmere. 717

-935-5380 or Facebook. 8 All month- The Sept. 20-25- Jennifer Rutherford Events is sponsoring a Crooked Shelf Goose Day coloring page contest for kids. Stop by her 821 Bookshop is Electric Ave., Suite D, Lewistown office to pick up a color- holding a ing page between Sept. 20-25 or find it on her Facebook Goose Day page to be entered. Hours are 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Mon- drawing. Cus- Thurs; and 5-7 p.m., Thursday. Coloring pages can be emailed if requested. The winner will be drawn and an- tomers can enter th their names into two nounced on Sept. 27 and will receive two free tickets for different drawings: 1. $50 gift Miller Cinema 6. For information, call 814-650-4528. card and/or 2. Tote of goose-related Sept. 20-26-The Sentinel will run a Goose Day Online children’s books. Winners will be drawn at Trivia Contest at www.lewistownsentinel.com. The win- the end of September. The store is located at 23 N. ner will be announced on Goose Day. Prizes awarded by Main St., Lewistown. Hours are 1-5 p.m., Tuesday and Thurs- the Juniata River Valley Visitors Bureau. day; 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday; and 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday. 717- 363-4557. Find them on Facebook. Sept. 24-29- The Mifflin County Library’s Lewistown branch and Kish branch in Belleville will be holding a Hide All month- Amy B’s Hair Salon, 8 W. Market St., Lewistown. & Seek of the Geese contest for children. Images of the There will be a drawing for a gift certificate to the salon. 717- Wild Geese will be hidden throughout the garden at both 437-7375. Find on Facebook. locations. Children will submit into a drawing with how All month-Mifflin County Wireless and One-Stop Communica- many geese they found. (A different number will be dis- tions of PA Inc. will be giving one lucky person six months of played at each library.) Winners who are drawn randomly high-speed internet from Mifflin County Wireless. Simply like from correct answers will receive a book bundle. 717-242 their Facebook Goose Day post and share a goose related pho- -2391, www.mifflincountylibrary.org or Facebook. to or comment on the post for a chance to win. Ends Sept. 30, 2021. No purchase necessary. Open to new and existing cus- Sept. 25- How about and Easter egg hunt in the fall? Stu- tomers. The winner will receive six months of the Wireless 30 dents from Mifflin County High School Technology Stu- plan ($40/month). Winner may upgrade rate plan and pay the dent Association, led Rebecca Conner Miller, made 100 difference in price. Visit or call One-Stop Communications at wooden coins featuring the Goose Day logo. Placed in- 717-248-4996 or 126 Electric Ave., Lewistown; or Mifflin Coun- side purple eggs, the coins will be hidden in both Mifflin ty Wireless at 717-276-7756 or 6395 Route 103 North, Lewis- and Juniata Counties. Ten special ‘golden eggs’ will also town, for more information. Find both on Facebook. be hidden. Finders of the golden eggs will get a coin and a voucher for a glass with the Goose Day logo and a pack- Sept. 1-29- This September, AAA Central Penn wants to help age of gold foil wrapped chocolate coins from Asher’s its members travel…locally. During September, AAA members Chocolates. Winners must take their voucher to Asher’s will have to opportunity to pick up “passports” to local busi- at 19 E. Susquehanna Ave., Lewistown to pick up their nesses at the 33 N. Brownt St., Lewistown branch as part of the prize. “Passport to the Juniata River Valley.” Members are encouraged to then make purchases at participating businesses (listed below) to earn a stamp in their passport. As they acquire more stamps, they will qualify for different prizes which will be awarded throughout the week of Sept. 29. To sign up, contact Jordan Everetts at 717-248-2221 or [email protected].

-The Crooked Shelf Bookshop -East End Coffee Co. -Downtown OIP and Grill -Shy Bear Brewing -The Logan House -JP Edwards Grill and Bar

9 Tradition states that if you eat goose on September 29, you’ll never want for money all the year round. Who wouldn’t want that? So we’ve called every restaurant in Mifflin and Juniata Counties to see who’s serving the lucky bird on Sept. 29 and we not only found goose but several other delicious things, as well! FYI—You might be surprised by how popular goose dinners are on Sept. 29. We strongly suggest that you call ahead if you plan to dine later in the day.

Sept. 21-29- County Line Restaurant, Sept. 29- JP Edwards Grill and Bar, 203 S. Logan Blvd., 14206 Route 35, Richfield. Roast goose dinners Lewistown. Goose dinners. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. While available for lunch and dinner. Dine in. Open from 11 a.m.-7 supplies last. 717-248-1150, p.m., Monday-Thursday and Saturday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday. www.jpedwardsgrillandbar.com or Facebook. Usually serve goose until the first or second week in October if Sept. 29- Michele’s, 101 S. Main St., Reedsville. Full course supplies last. 717-694-3535. Find them on Facebook. goose dinner and hot or cold goose sandwiches. Also, a Sept. 26 and 29- Honey Creek Inn the Country, 4698 U.S. High- full course turkey dinner available. Opens at 11 a.m. While way 322, Reedsville. Goose dinners. Hot and cold sandwiches supplies last. 717-667-9496. and children’s portions. Serving from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 717-667- Sept. 29- Yetter’s Restaurant, 6289 US 522, McVeytown. 2314. Find them on Facebook. Open 6 a.m.-7 p.m. Full course dinner. 717-899-6760. Find Sept. 29- Sal-Lee’s Dream, 8585 U.S. Highway 522, Lewistown. them on Facebook. Meals available for lunch and dinner. Dine in or take out. While Sept. 29- The Trolley Pub, 15 E. Market St., Lewistown. supplies last. Plenty of pumpkin and mincemeat pies, too. 717- Open 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Goose dinners. 717-248-9085. Find 248-2248. Find them on Facebook. them on Facebook. Sept. 29- Sticky Bun Café, 310 S. Main St., Yeagertown. Open Sept. 29-The Bread of Life Restaurant, 30644 Route 35 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Full course dinner with filling, mashed potatoes, North, McAlisterville. Goose dinners. Open 6 a.m.-8 p.m. gravy, dinner roll, vegetable, and dessert. Hot or cold sand- While supplies last. 717-463-2838. Find them on Face- wiches, too. While supplies last. 717-248-1103. book. Sept. 29- Juniata Junction Restaurant, 5813 William Penn Sept. 29- Cora’s Creekside Tavern, 206 W. Freedom Ave., Highway, Mifflintown. Goose dinner or hot sandwich. Open 11 Burnham. Open face goose sandwich or goose breast din- a.m.-7 p.m. While supplies last. 717-436-6401. ner. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 717-242-0100. Find them on Sept. 29- County Line Inn Bar & Grill, 48 U.S. Highway 22, Facebook. Mount Union. Goose dinners. Open at 11 a.m. While supplies Sept. 29- Red’s Diner, 878 U.S. Highway 522, Lewistown. last. Reservations highly recommended. 814-514-5752. Find Goose dinners with famous baked corn. While supplies them on Facebook. last. 717-248-2248. Find them on Facebook. Sept. 29- Kountry Kitchen, 6052 U.S. Highway 522, McVey- Sept. 29-The Auxiliary of Decatur Fire Co., 4277 U.S. High- town. Hot or cold goose sandwich or goose platter. Open 10 way 522 North, Lewistown. Preorders and take out ONLY. a.m.-7 p.m. 717-899-6771. Full course goose or chicken dinner. Open 1-5 p.m. Goose Sept. 29- Reedsville Fire Co., 7740 Route 655 S., Reedsville. meal is $16, chicken, $14. To order, call 717-543-0921 by Goose dinners. Open at 11 a.m. until sold out. Eat-in or take- Sept. 22. out. Pre-orders are welcome. 717-667-6110. CALL AHEAD!! Reserve your lucky goose Order your goose now at Wilson’s because many places sell out! Meats & Groceries while supplies last. Check out The Sentinel’s dining page on Sept. 22 for goose dinners. 10 717-248-4793

All month- Twin GOOSE SOUP, STEW & PIZZA Kiss, 112 S. Walnut St., Sept. 22-26, and 29- Seven Mountains Wine Bar & Lewistown, Stonefly Café will be serving goose stew while supplies will be last. Located at 6 N. Main St., Reedsville. Open 11 a.m.-9 offering Lucky p.m., Wed-Fri; 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday. 717-667-7089, Charms Icebergs all stoneflycafe.com or Facebook. month. Get your luck with Sept. 29- The Square Café and Bakery will be serving them if you don’t eat goose or goose soup. Find them at 10 W. Market St., Lewistown. double your luck even if you do eat 717-363-4149 or Facebook. goose. 717-248-7559. Find them on Face- book. Sept. 29- Burnham OIP is your official goose pizza location. Be sure to view the Chief Logan Mingoes goose Sept. 1-22- Order your apple dumplings at The Square Café while you are at the 105 S. Logan Blvd., Burnham restau- and Bakery, 10 W. Market St., Lewistown. 717-363-4149. Pick rant. 717-242-0143, www.oipburnham.com or Facebook. up is Sept. 24 or 29th. Sept. 1-22- Order your goose-shaped cookies by the dozen at The Square Café and Bakery, 10 W. Market St., Lewistown. 717-363-4149. Pick up Sept. 24-29th. Sept. 24-29-Vince’s Pizza and Family Restaurant is selling goose shaped sugar cookies at the 311 S. Logan Boulevard, Burnham restaurant. 717-248-1119 or Facebook. Sept. 24-29- Fill up on fall treats like pumpkin whoopie pies and apple dumplings at Wilson’s Meats and Groceries, 4 S. Delaware Ave., Lewistown. 717-248-4793 or Facebook. Sept. 24-Debut of the Reedsville Creamery’s Goose Day sun- dae on their social media ONLY! Follow them on Facebook and Instagram. Sept. 24-29- Find homemade Goose Day themed cookies made by Mady’s Cookie Creations at the Reedsville Cream- ery’s Self-Serve Stand at 131 S. Plaza Drive, Lewistown. 717- 953-9054. Find them on Facebook. Sept. 25-Mady’s Cookie Creations is baking homemade Goose Day themed cookies for the Reedsville Apple Festival. 717-953-9054. Find them on Facebook. Sept. 25- Make your Goose Day even more festival with a goose themed cake designed by the Lewistown Cake Lady- Magdalena Blessings. Place your order now for cake pick up on the 29th. Follow her on Facebook for ordering instructions. 717-250-0325 Sept. 27-29- The Corner Lunchbox will be making homemade pumpkin whoopie pies, pumpkin chocolate chip cookies and apple pie for the holiday. Grab some at 2 E. Market St., Lewis- town. 717-363-4470. Find them on Facebook. Sept. 29- Not a fan of roast goose? Head over to Spruce Hill Lunch for chicken and waffles. Find them at 21769 Route 75 South, Port Royal. Serving from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 717-527-4146 or Facebook. 11

All month- Brookmere Winery & Vineyard Inn will have Sept. 24-29- Hungry Run Wine Cellars is offering black- their popular “Tears of the Goose” blush table wine availa- berry slushies for purchase as well as stemless wine ble all month. Located at 5369 Route 655, Belleville, the glasses featuring the Goose Day logo made by students winery is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Saturday; 1-4 p.m., from MCHS Technology Student Association. Proceeds Sunday. 717-935-5380, www.brookmerewine.com or Face- from the glass sale will benefit the students. Hungry Run book. is also pairing their Blackberry Wine with a glass for a special Goose Day package. Stop by the winery at 10042 Sept. 23-26- Can you HONK like a goose? Great! Head to the U.S. Highway 522 South, Lewistown. 717-242-0444, Juniata Valley Winery/Wilson House Bed and Breakfast www.hungryrunwinecellars.com or Facebook. this weekend and if you HONK for them, you get a FREE blackberry slushie. Located at 19175 Route 35 South, Sept. 24– Shy Bear Brewing is introducing a new flavor Mifflin. 717-436-5400, www.juniatavalleywinery.com or just in time for Goose Day. Goose Springsteen, a black- Facebook. berry stout, is available now while supplies last. The brewery is located at 35 Meadowbrook Lane, Lewistown. Sept. 24-26- It’s Goose Day 717-242-2663, www.shybearbrewing.com or Facebook. week at Burnt Timbers Winery. Free tastings, plus every patron that mentions Goose Day or wears Goose Day attire, will be entered to win a Burnt Timbers gift basket. Visit the winery at 45 Fisher Bee Lane, Gran- ville. 717-247-8251, www.burnttimbers.com or Facebook.

What do blackberries have to do with Goose Day? Goose Day is the American version of Michaelmas, a Christian festival observed on September 29. It honors Archangel Michael for defeating Satan in the war in heaven. It is said that when St. Michael threw the devil from heaven, he fell from the skies and landed in a prickly blackberry bush. Sa- tan cursed the fruit, scorched them with his fiery breath, stamped and spat on them, so that they would be unfit for eating. Folklore suggests that Michaelmas Day is the last day to eat blackberries. 12 All month- Home- stead Cultures Sept. 24-25- The Bus – Your Local Home Town Brewery will feature will have special draft pricing on all 12 craft beer lines at blackberry their 101 S. Logan Blvd., Burnham brewery. 717-437- and sage 7426. Find them on Facebook. kombucha at Sept. 24-29- Enjoy a Grey Goose vodka cocktail at Mad the following loca- Ezra’s Pub, 304 Railroad Ave., Mifflin. 717-436-6797 or tions- Schlegel’s Grocery Facebook. & Hardware, 24015 Route 333, Thompson- Sept. 24-29- Taste of the Valley town; Nature’s has created two specialty drinks Pantry, 2331 Commer- for Goose Day. The first is a cial Blvd., State College; The Square Lucky Goose Latte made with Café & Bakery, 10 W. Market St., blackberry and hazelnut. The Lewistown; and East End Coffee Co., second is the Feather Light Latte 18 E. Market St., Lewistown. made with brown sugar and cinnamon. Try one or both at

the 4417 E. Main St., Suite 5, All month- Venturous Coffee Roasters will be offering fall- Belleville, café. 717-935-0050. flavored drinks all month at the 5695 U.S. Highway 522 S., Find them on Facebook and In- McVeytown location. 717-247-4002 or Facebook. stagram. All month- Made with brown sugar and honey, East End Sept. 24-29- Royal Beverage will be offering daily drink Coffee Co.’s Golden Goose lattes will be served at 18 E. Mar- specials at the 5530 William Penn Highway, Mifflintown ket St., Lewistown. location. Follow their Facebook page for daily updates. Sept. 9-29- Hidden Stories Brewing 717-436-0042 Co. is creating a blackberry gose just Sept. 24-?- East End Coffee Co. is offering a special 2021 in time for the holiday. The 4.7% Goose Day Blend at 18 E. Market St., Lewistown, until it fruited sour beer can be found at sells out. So get there fast! the brewery for pick up at 1491 Zeiders Road, Millerstown (must Sept. 29- JP Edwards Grill and call ahead), the Mifflintown Bar will be serving Goose Island Farmer’s Market on Sept. 11 and IPA and a Goose Day cocktail at the Selinsgrove Farmer’s Market on the 203 S. Logan Blvd., Lewis- Saturdays at the corner of Market town, restaurant. Open 11 a.m.- and Pine Streets. 646-552-4847 or 10 p.m. 717-248-1150, Facebook. www.jpedwardsgrillandbar.com or Facebook. Sept. 22-26, and 29– Celebrate Goose Day with a Blackberry Merlot Sangria at Seven Moun- tains Wine Bar & Stonefly Café, 6 N. Main St., Reedsville. Sept. 29- Get your “Goose and Juice” cocktail at Cora’s Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Wed-Fri; 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday. 717- Creekside Tavern, 206 W. Freedom Ave., Burnham. Pick 667-7089, stoneflycafe.com or Facebook. any flavor juice to mix with Grey Goose vodka. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 717-242-0100. Find them on Facebook. Sept. 23-25- Hungry Run Distillery is offering their Blackberry Vodka at Sept. 29- Guante Café is preparing two specialty drinks a special price just in time for your for Goose Day. A Goose Spice Latte and a Goose Frappe Goose Day celebration. Make sure will be available for purchase at the 2218 William Penn to try their Blackberry Bourbon Highway, Mifflintown café. Find them on Facebook. cocktail at the new tasting room all weekend long at 10 Ridens Road, Lewistown. 717-543-5111, www.hungryrundistillery.com or Facebook. 13

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Hill Store Guest Cottage, Greenwood House is available. Best Western Nittany Inn Milroy, 5 Commerce Drive, Milroy 3849 W. Main St, Belleville 17009. 717-935-2390. 17063. 717-667-9595. [email protected]. www.hillstoreguestcottage.com/greewood-house/

Brookmere Vineyard Inn, 5369 State Rt 655, Belleville Juniata Valley Winery & Wilson House 17009. 717-935-5380. B&B, 19175 Route 35, Mifflin, 17058. 717 www.brookmerewine.com. -436-5400. www.juniatavalleywinery.com Budget Inn, 4268 William Penn High- way, Mifflintown, 17059. 717-436- Lily Manor, 19161 Route 35, Mifflin, 2127. www.wyndhamhotels.com 17058. 717-320-2560. www.lilymanor.com Burnt Timbers Cottage available the nights of Sept. 25, 27-29, 45 Fisher Milepost 142, 21132 Route 333, Thomp- Bee Lane, Granville 17029. 717-298- sontown, 17094. 717-215-9855. 0776. www.burnttimbers.com www.Milepost142.com

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Copeland Spring Lodge, Belleville, Quality Inn & Suites, 13015 Ferguson 17009. www.copelandspring.com Valley Rd, Burnham 17009. 717-248- The Cottage at Honey Creek, 536 Hon- 4961. www.choicehotels.com ey Creek Road, Reedsville, 17084. 717-994-3908. Find on Super 8 by Wyndham Burnham/Lewistown, 12886 Fer- AirBnB. guson Valley Rd, Burnham 17009. 717-437-9224. Dayze Gone Bye Guest House, 41 Water St., Allensville www.wyndhamhotels.com 17002. 814-553-5149. www.dayzegoneby.com. Reserve on Airbnb.com Weiler Mansion B&B, 2588 Front Mountain Road, Belle- ville, 17009. 717-513-3973. www.weilermansionbnb.com

14 MIFFLIN COUNTY JUNIATA COUNTY

McCoy House-17 N. Main St., Lewistown, 17044. The museum has Tuscarora Academy-472 Academy Road, Port Royal, 17082. exhibits highlighting Mifflin County's past. The museum has exhibits highlighting Juniata County’s past.

Mifflin County Historical Society Library- 1 W. Market St., Juniata County Historical Society Archives-498 Jeffer- Lewistown, 17044. Home of the society's resources for historical and son St., Suite B, Mifflintown, 17059. Home of the society's re- genealogical research. sources for historical and genealogical research.

Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center– corner of Walnut and The American House-9276 Route 75 South, East Waterford, Main Streets, Belleville, 17004. Artifacts of the Amish who came in 17021. Originally built in 1790 as a stage coach stop, now private 1791 to Mifflin County. residence.

Kishacoquillas Valley Historical Society- 138 E. Main. St., Juniata Mennonite Historical Center-37322 Route 35, Allensville, 17002. Kish Valley artifacts and 1830’s Bank Barn. Richfield, 17086. Anabaptist/Mennonite, church, family and local Juniata County history. McVeytown Museum-10 N. Queen St., McVeytown, 17051. McVeytown memorabilia. Fort Pomfret-1829 Winey Road, Richfield, 17086. Built in 1755 as part of a defensive plan west of the Susquehanna River. Burnham Dog House- 200 1st Ave., Burnham, 17009 (behind the municipal building). Memorabilia from Burnham’s education system Smith School- 23728 Route 333, Thompsontown, 17094. One- between 1914 and 1955. room school house built in 1835.

Mifflin County Model Railroad Club- 3 W. Monument Square, Lower Level., Lewistown, 17044. Model train display. HUNTINGDON COUNTY

Hoopes School- Long Lane, Lewistown, 17044. One-room school Isett Heritage Musuem -11941 Stone Creek Ridge Road, Hunting- house built in 1873. don, 16652. Home to a collection of more than 40,000 items from Mr. Melvin Isett, his family and donations. Lewistown Train Station- 150 Helen St., Lewistown, 17044. The oldest surviving structure known to have been built by the Pennsyl- Greenwood Furnace State Park- 15795 Greenwood Road, Hun- vania Railroad and is home to the extensive collections of the Pennsyl- tingdon, 16652. Displays on the ironworks history of the site. vania Railroad Technical & Historical Society. (Guests will be required to sign a waiver prior to tour.) Huntingdon County History & Heritage Roundtable-for a list of museum locations, visit http://huntingdoncountyhistory.com.

Note: Huntingdon County locations require pre-registration. Visit the above website to register.