Community Calendar
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Fleetwood Area Public Library
110 W. Arch St., Fleetwood For more details/program registration: call 610-9440146
Kutztown Community Library
70 Bieber Alley, Kutztown, 610-683-5820 Monday, Sept. 26: Preschool Story Time 10 a.m. for ages 3-5, stories and craft. Toddler Time Story Time 11 a.m. for ages 0-3, stories and songs. Art Cats 3-5 p.m. art program for grades 4-8. Pokémon League 5 to 7 p.m. Trading Card Games to earn points for Promo Cards and Badges. Challenge other Pokémon Trading Card Game fans to matches. All ages and experience levels welcome. Every Thursday in September: Toddler Story Time, 10 a.m. for ages 3 and under, stories and songs. Every Saturday in September: Used Book Sale 9:30-2 Every Saturday in September: Lego Construction Crew 10am. Kids ages 3-12 invited for creative Lego fun. Legos are provided. Sept. 28: AAA Senior Driving Course 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kutztown Community Library. Register in advance at 610-374-4531 AAA (Must come Sept. 28 & Sept. 30)
Kutztown University
WALKS WITH WYNNIE: Dr. Kenneth Hawkinson, president, Kutztown University, will hold several Walks with Wynnie during the fall semester, at 5:30p.m. Walks dates: Sept. 26, Oct. 3, 10, 17. Walks begin and end at the President’s Residence on Kutztown Road. Opportunity for Hawkinson, his wife Ann Marie Hayes-Hawkinson and their dog Wynnie to interact with the KU community on a faceto-face basis. The 45-minute walks begin at the president’s patio and will conclude at the president’s residence for refreshments. Welcome to bring dogs. Pet waste bags provided.
Mt. Zion Lutheran Church
GriefShare: Mt. Zion, 1343 Long Lane, Kutztown, is holding GriefShare sessions on Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the church basement. For more information, call 610-756-6210 or 484-408-5067.
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
Autumn Hawk Watch: Daily through Dec. 15 at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton, at North Lookout, weather permitting. An average 18000 birds of prey will soar over the Kittatinny Ridge, and each year Hawk Mountain staff, volunteers, and trainees help tally the number and type of birds that pass. An official counter and interpreters are on hand to point out and identify raptors. Visitors should bring binoculars (or rent them at the Visitor Center), something soft to sit on, and a daypack with water and snacks. Trail fee for NonMembers. 610-756-6961 or visit www.hawkmountain.org. Fall Weekend Programs Saturdays and Sundays until Nov. 13: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton. Free with trail fee. Hawk Mountain volunteers and educators maintain a schedule of four programs each Saturday and Sunday: M&T Bank’s Raptors Up Close! at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2 p.m. in the Outdoor Amphitheater, Trapping & Tracking at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. near South Lookout, Binocular Basics at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. near South Lookout, and Name that Raptor at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at Laurelwood Niche. 610-756-6961 or visit www. hawkmountain.org.
Sept. 22
Downsizing seminar: 1:30 p.m. at 1 South Home Ave., Topton. The Lutheran Home at Topton is hosting a workshop on “a winning move,” how to downsize and sell a home, Mary Clark from Transition Connections and Tom Degler from Keller Williams Realty Elite will offer tips on “rightsizing” your life for a smooth transition into a senior living community. To RSVP or for more information, call The Lutheran Home at Topton at 610-682-1350.
Sept. 23
Kutztown 2nd Annual Chocolate Crawl: Kutztown Community Partnership with local businesses host event 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m, ending with a raffle at Young Ones. Participants will be given a door prize ticket to bring to each location where they will be validated and eligible for the door prize drawing. Questions, contact Kelley Neyhart at 610-674-5380. The Talisman Players: present “Fiddler on the Roof” at the University’s Schaeffer Auditorium. 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday evenings, with a 2 p.m. showing on Sunday. For more information, follow at https://www.facebook. com/TalismanPlayers/.
Sept. 24
Heemet Fescht: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Pennsylvania German Cultural Center, 22 Luckenbill Road Kutztown. Celebrate the Harvest with vendors, craftspeople, artisans, folklife demonstrations, kids activities, hay rides, food, music and fun! This event is free. Being Hueman Art Event: The new Being Hueman Studio is hosting a multilocal artists event from noon to 7 p.m. featuring Elis Hammes, Jackie Downing and Thomas Von Koch. Many pieces will be for sale. Refreshments will be served. The show is at 12 Fleetwood Road, Fleetwood. The rain date is Sept. 25. For more information go to info@beinghueman.com. Pinnacle Ridge Winery: will be hosting “Matt Roman and The Heard” from 2 to 5 p.m. for an energy filled performance. Matt Roman is versed in blues, rock, punk, and jazz. He incorporates all these elements into one stellar performance. Wine Tasting Train: From 6 to 10 p.m., ride the rails to the Allentown & Auburn Picnic Grove where there will be a variety of wines to wet the palate. Each wine will be paired with chocolate, cheese and other food to complete the experience. General seating will be in their newly restored vintage coach and on our open air car. Tickets price includes wine tasting, train ride & complimentary wine glass. Please note this is an adult only train ride. Please make sure you have your ID ready at ticket pick up. Reservations are recommended. Pioneer Grange #1777 Spaghetti Dinner: 4-7 p.m., Pioneer Grange Hall
46 E. Keller St. Topton, Cost $8; Children 5 and under $5. Eat in/Take out. Includes spaghetti, meat, salad, drink, and dessert. For advanced tickets call Lisa at 610-682-1774.
Sept. 26
Reshaping America: at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church (1136 Geigertown Road, Birdsboro PA 19508) from 6:30 to 8p.m. Curt Flewelling is coming to talk about Reshaping America from a biblical perspective. Light refreshments will be served. Open to the community and there is no charge to attend. Any questions, call 610-5824655.
Oct. 1
Family style turkey pot pie supper: 3-7 p.m. at St. Peter’s UCC of Molltown, 219 Maidencreek Road., Fleetwood, 610944-9418 Adults-$9. Children(6-12 yrs.)-$4.50 Take-outs available
Oct. 23
2016 Oley Firefighter’s Community Chili Cookoff: noon to 4 p.m. at Oley Fairgrounds. Chili tasting and voting ($5 per person charged). Games, Chinese Auction, Vendors, Crafters, Fire Apparatus. All proceeds benefit the Oley Fire Company Division of Fire and Rescue Services.