Community calendar

MARCH 9

The Secret Lives of Women: 7p.m. via Zoom. Research female ancestors using the sources they left behind with genealogy instructor Gena Philibert-Ortega. Register on events calendar at kutztownlibrary.org.

MARCH 10

Kutztown Folk Music Society concert by Keith Brintzenhoff: 7:30p.m. at St. Paul’s UCC, 47S. Whiteoak St., Kutztown. Doors open at 6p.m. $9donation. Folk songs from around the world plus a little humor.

MARCH 12

The History and Designing of Hex Signs: 1p.m. at Kutztown Area Historical Society program at Local Folk Creative Studio, 158W. Main St., Kutztown. Eric Claypoole will discuss the lore and craftsmanship of hex signs. Hands-on and interactive, you’ll have your very own, unique to you, hex sign. Must register at https://www.local-folk. com/ to make sure there are enough materials. Cost of $20covers materials. Strausstown Volunteer Fire Company’s Breakfast: 7:30to 11:30a.m. at Strausstown Community Campus, 50East Ave. Full breakfast menu available. Proceeds benefit the Apparatus Fund.

MARCH 16

Penn State Extension webinar: free webinar at noon. The Inflation Reduction Act provides tax incentives for homeowners to invest in energy-efficient home improvements. An Extension educator will discuss heat pumps, a focus of the Inflation Reduction Act tax credits, and how they function. An electrical contractor will give general advice and answer questions about upgrading electrical components eligible for the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit. Registered participants will receive a recording. Register at www.bit.ly/energyMarch2023. Any questions, email Joseph C. Conklin, Ed.D., at juc50@psu.edu.

MARCH 17

PennWest Clarion University Concert Choir: 7p.m. at St. Paul’s UCC, 47S. Whiteoak St., Kutztown, enter from Lambert Alley entrance. Previously called the Clarion University Chamber Singers, group has been renamed since merger of Clarion, California and Edinboro universities. Theme is love and forgiveness. Concert features variety of musical styles. 610-683-3393 Mercy Ministries’ Let Faith Arise fundraiser dinner: 5p.m. doors open, 6 p.m. program at DoubleTree by Hilton, 701 Penn St., Reading. Keynote speaker is Ryan Bomberger, an international public speaker, columnist, author of “Not Equal: Civil Rights Gone Wrong,” and co-founder of the Radiance Foundation, a life-affirming organization. One of 10adopted children in a diverse family of 15, today, an adoptive father himself, Bomberger is passionate about addressing culture-shifting issues from a fact-based, hope-filled, Biblicallysound perspective. RSVP by March 6at 610-376-0828, mercypregnancycenter. org/events.

MARCH 18

Kutztown Area School District annual Jazz Festival: noon at Kutztown Area Middle School Commons. Middle school festival at noon, high school festival at 3:45p.m. Features jazz bands from 10 participating school districts. Raffle prizes, food. Proceeds benefit Kutztown Area School Music Association. $8for adults, $5 for kids. Pennsylvania German Zammelaaf: 10 a.m. to 3p.m. at Midway Diner, Bethel, at Exit 16along I-78. Learn about PA German (Dutch) language and culture, traditional PA German crafts and artists, old-fashioned toys, and PA German children’s songs and stories. Jim Dibert speaks on “Following the Trail PA German Ancestors.” Dave Carlson speaks on “Clothing Through the Centuries.” PA German music by Die Schwadore Schalle choral group. “Ask a PA Dutchman: A Mix of PA Dutch Humor and Music” by Doug Madenford and Chris LaRose. PA German food for sale. Silent action all day. All welcome to free event.

MARCH 19

Afternoon with local legend Mountain Mary: 2to 4p.m. at Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center. “Celebrating Mountain Mary — The Art of Folk Craft” presented by Dr. Joshua Brown, professor of German and Linguistics at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and “Anna Maria Young — Sainted Healer of the Oley Valley” presented by Patrick Donmoyer, director of Pa. German Heritage Center. View Mountain Mary exhibit, enjoy wine selection. Tickets $25per person at kutztownfestival.thundertix.com.

MARCH 24

Kutztown Area School District’s STEAM Fair: 6to 8p.m. at Middle School Commons. 5th grade science fair, STEAM exhibits and learning hubs.

MARCH 26

Homemade Pulled Pork Take Out Dinner: pick up noon until sold out at Kutztown Grange Hall, Kemp Street and James Alley. All pre-orders must be picked up by 3 p.m. Cost is $12per dinner which includes 1/3 pound pulled pork, Kaiser roll on side, homemade BBQ sauce on side, homemade Mac & Cheese, homemade Baked Beans, applesauce cup, bottle of water. Take out only. Pre-orders accepted but not required. Order by March 17, call Nancy at 610763-3063or Stacey at 570-449-9656. Leave name, phone number and number of dinners.

MARCH 27

Easter Potato Filling & Bacon Dressing Sale: order by March 27. Made by Kutztown Grange. Filling $8for 2pounds, $10for 3 pounds. Dressing $5for a pint, $9for a quart. Pick up April 7from 3to 6p.m. To order, call 610-395-3889.

MARCH 30

Pioneer Grange, Topton: order deadline for PA Dutch Potato Filling Sale is March 30. 11/2 pounds $5, 21/2 pounds $7. Pickup at Grange hall April 7from 2to 4p.m. Call orders to Tammy at 610-463-7213. Limited quantity made.

APRIL 1

BINGO! Beer & BBQ: 12 to 4:30 p.m. at Hamburg Field House, 127S. 4th St., rear. Bingo, food provided by Chef Shef’s Catering. Wine and beer available for purchase, 50/50 raffle, basket auction and other prizes. Doors open at noon and Bingo starts at 1:30p.m. All proceeds benefit Hamburg Area Arts Alliance with its mission to support and showcase local artists and to advance the awareness of arts in the community. Advanced tickets $20at Our Town Foundation, 320State St., Hamburg and at https://bit.ly/3RLATAm. Tickets at the door $25. Questions or concerns, call 610562-3106or hamburgarts@verizon.net.

APRIL 20

Call for artists: Kutztown Rotary Club, Kutztown Community Partnership and Kutztown University Art Society seek artists for 2023Kutztown Art Tour set for April 20to 22. Looking for 20to 25 artists who create affordable art to display artwork publicly at a local business. Work must be delivered and displayed by 5p.m. April 20. Artists asked to be present for a public reception 5to 8p.m. April 20. For entry form, contact Kevin McCloskey at Mccloskey@kutztown.edu. CHURCH NEWS Huff’s Union Church, 540Conrad Rd., Alburtis Oyster Pie Sale: Orders due by March 12. $8.50per pie. Pick-up between 9and noon on March 25in the Chapel. Call Church Office at 610-845-2626to order. St. Peter’s UCC of Molltown, 219Maidencreek Rd., Fleetwood March 12: Traditional Hymn Sing at 10:15 a.m. Join us as we sing familiar traditional hymns. Participate in selecting the songs. 610-944-9418 St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, Hamburg March 12: we worship at 10:15a.m. to celebrate the Third Sunday in Lent. Sunday School Children sing. Remember to turn your clocks ahead one hour Saturday night. March 15: Covered dish 6p.m. in the social hall. Nooma video and discussion at 6:45p.m. We will also do Facebook and DialPad. March 19: we worship at 10:15a.m. to celebrate the Fourth Sunday in Lent. Children will take a noisy offering to benefit a needy family for health expenses. March 22: Covered dish 6p.m. in the social hall. At 6:45p.m. Nooma video & discussion. We will also do Facebook and DialPad. New pictorial directory: make an appointment to get your picture taken online or at church. Every family photographed for the directory will receive a copy of the directory and an 8×10portrait at no cost. Make appointment at https://instantscheduling.com/sch.php?kn=3534502https://instantscheduling.com/sch.php?kn=3534502&typId=64742&step=2. Photo dates are March 30-31for a professional photography session, see your proofs and have the opportunity to purchase extra portraits. Submit event listings by Wednesday week prior to publication to lmitchell@ berksmontnews.com.