GOOSE DAY: If you are up for a drive and want to participate in a fun event, consider putting Goose Day on your calendar. The day is based on the lore that eating goose on Sept. 29 will ensure wealth and prosperity for the coming year.

Right now, businesses and organizations in the Juniata River Valley are gearing up for this year’s local holiday including many local restaurants ordering goose for the menu.

The official list of events, activities, contests, promotions and of course, goose dinners, is released Sept. 1 on the Juniata River Valley Visitors Bureau’s website at www.JRVVisitors.com. The 15-page list features something for everyone.

The visitors’ bureau is also offering a special Goose Day Postcard package to make the most of this special postmark. Starting on Sept. 1, a pre-stamped postcard, featuring artwork by local artist Jessica Miller, can be purchased at East End Coffee Co., The Crooked Shelf Bookshop, the Mifflintown Farmer’s Market (Sept. 11) and online through The Pennsy Station’s website www.thepennsystation.com .

“We think this is a pretty exciting idea and a great way to share Goose Day with the world,” says Landis. “We know that stamp collectors will love this offer, but we also believe that the public will be interested in this unique souvenir. And with the online ordering option from The Pennsy Station, we can help family members in other states connect over our local holiday.”

Meanwhile, for those who are in the area, events this year include the return of the Goose Day 5K Run, the Goose Day Road Rally and Goose Day Pumpkin Festival. New this year are a Goose Day Family Night at the Lumina Center, Museum Day, Goose Day Pop-Up Vendor event, Silly Goose Black Light Paint & Sip, and Happy Hour at Brookmere Winery. Details for all events can be found on The List at www.JRVVisitors.com. Ongoing details about Goose Day can be found on the Goose Day in the Juniata River Valley Facebook page.