Calendar of events
SATURDAY, JUNE 11
Dance: Ages 35 and up, 7-11 p.m. at Gilbertsville Fire Company, 1456 E. Philadelphia Ave. (Route 73). Cost for admission includes door prizes and music by Bobby Koch. Cash bar. For more info, contact Carol, 610-926-5479. Paranormal Investigation: A paranormal investigation at Popodickon Manor starts at 8 p.m. This magnificent historic house, built around 1730 as the mansion for the ironmaster of the Colebrookdale Furnace, first iron furnace in PA, houses numerous spirits from its rich past. We will be investigating the house, graveyard and alleged burial site of Chief Popodickon, and you can join in. Space is limited, reservations requested. There is a cost. For information and reservations, contact statetheatrepreservation@gmail.com or 610-367-0630. “Desire” Concert: Singing your favorite Oldies from the 1950s and 1960s. Music 6-7:30 p.m. St. John Hill Church Picnic Grove, 620 Hill Church Rd., Boyertown. Rain or shine. 610-367-8114.
SUNDAY, JUNE 12
Prayer Rock Service: At 8 and 10:30 a.m. Huff’s Union Church, 540 Conrad Rd., Alburtis, will have a service of prayer featuring large rocks. Attendees will be invited to pick up rocks from a basket at the front of the church, take them back to the pew and hold them prayerfully while scripture is read. They will then be asked to bring the rocks back and place them in front of the altar, as a sign of giving one’s concerts and troubles to God. At 10:30 a.m., special music by the senior choir will accompany the procession with the rocks.
TUESDAY, JUNE 14
“Coloring with a Purpose”: Free event, open to public, hosted by The Center at Spring Street, 200 W. Spring St., Boyertown. 6:30 to 8 p.m. People of all ages are rediscovering the relaxation and stress reduction that accompanies the favorite childhood pastime of coloring. Come join Julie Longacre, accomplished local artist, and learn some fun techniques. Coloring pages and pencils provided, but it is suggested to bring your own colored pencils. Pre-registration is requested, though this is a free program. Register no later than June 10. Call 610-367-2313. Children 5 and older with an adult are welcome to attend.
Coffee Club: Sponsored by Edward Jones Investments, at TriCounty Active Adult Center at Berean Bible Church, 2675 E. High St., Pottstown. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Please call TriCounty Active Adult Center at 610-3235009 by June 13.
FRIDAY, JUNE 17
Book Sale: To be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friends of the Boyertown Community Library semi-annual book sale will be held at Good Shepherd UCC Church, 35 W. Philadelphia Avenue, Boyertown.
SATURDAY, JUNE 18
Bag of Books: To be held from 8 a.m. to noon. Friends of the Boyertown Community Library semi-annual book sale will be held at Good Shepherd UCC Church, 35 W. Philadelphia Avenue, Boyertown. The Saturday Bag of Books Sale charges a nominal fee per bag of books, we supply the bag. Huff’s Union Church Picnic: Hereford Township. Food and baked goods available after 4 p.m. Entertainment, Midnight Special from 5-8 p.m. weather permitting. Free children’s activities (up to age 10) from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
MONDAY, JUNE 20
QPR Suicide Prevention Session: 7 p.m. in the upstairs of the Huff’s Union Church Rohrbach Chapel (across street from the church at 540 Conrad Road, Alburtis). QPR stands for question, persuade, answer. Using material and a PowerPoint developed by Dr. Paul Quintett, certified QPR trainer Pastor Jane Kropa will help non-professions learn how to respond to someone who might be contemplating suicide. This one hour program is free and open to the public.
TUESDAY, JUNE 21
BINGO Nite: Hosted by The Center at Spring Street, 200 W. Spring St., Boyertown. Doors open 4 p.m. with refreshments available for purchase. We offer hamburgers, hot dogs, soup, chips, a variety of candy, ice cream and desserts. Bingo begins at 6 p.m. and prizes include meat, grocery and small money prizes. A 50⁄50 is played and door prizes are given out. There is an admission fee. For more info, call 610-367-2313. SATURDAY, JUNE 25 Dance: Ages 35 and up, 7-11 p.m. at Gilbertsville Fire Company, 1456 E. Philadelphia Avenue (Route 73). Admission includes door prizes, music by Johnny K. Cash bar. For more information, contact Carol at 610-926-5479. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29 Retirement- Making Your Money
Last: Sponsored by Edward Jones Investments, at Gatsby’s at The Sunnybrook Ballroom, 50 N. Sunnybrook Rd., Pottstown. 11:30 a.m. lunch, seminar 12-1 p.m. Please call Bonnie L. Thomspon at 610-326-1035 by Friday, June 24.
Bookmobile Schedule
June 17: Upper Frederick Township Building, Route 73 (3205 Big Rd.), Obelisk. 10 a.m. to 12 noon.
June 22: New Hanover Township Building (Wednesday), 2943 N. Charlotte St., New Hanover. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1-4:30 p.m. June 11, 25: Weis Market Shopping Center, Philadelphia Ave., Gilbertsville. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 14, 28: New Hanover Township Building (Tuesday), 2943 N. Charlotte St., New Hanover. 12-4 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.
Announcements
Garden Club: Pottstown Area Garden Club welcomes amateurs interested in all aspects of gardening. Meetings are held the first Friday of every month at St. James Lutheran Church, 1101 E. High St., Pottstown at 11:30 a.m. Contact 610-327-2235.
Boyertown Relay For Life: Set to be held June 25 and 26 (10 a.m. to 10 a.m.) at the Boyertown Community Park, 417 S. Madison St., Boyertown. Visit <http:// www.relayforlife.org/paboyertown> for more information about this year’s event. Monthly meetings are held at Shepherd of the Hills Church. Boyertown Historical Society: The society hosts monthly programs open to the public
on the first Wednesday of the month, October through June, at 7 p.m. in the museum. See the EVENTS tab online for program announcements. For information about group tours, educational programs and membership, contact the Collections Director at 610-367-522 or e-mail boyertownhistory@dejazzd.com. 25th Annual St. Luke’s
Indoor Flea Market: St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 3206 Big Rd., Zieglerville (Route 73 and Neiffer Road). June 3, 8 to 11 a.m. and June 4, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Antiques, electronics, toys, kitchen items, furniture, clothing, books, sporting goods and more. Call 215-534-0003. Accepts all major credit cards. Visit www.StLukesLutheran.church.
Haunted Boyertown: Introducing the first walkess Haunted and Historical tours around Boyertown, ride the Eerie Limited on the Colebrookdale Railroad. Enjoy Tales of Haunted Boyertown along with stories of Tragedy and Terror on the Colebrookdale Railroad. Two-hour round trip departing and arriving in Boyertown, second Friday of each month, 6:30 p.m., through December. Dining car will be open on some trips. Contact 610-367-0200 or 866-2894021 toll free, or e-mail info@ colebrookdalerailroad.com for more information. Bally Community Garden: at Bally Mennonite Church, has free plots available for the coming season if you like to garden or would like to learn how. We have raised beds for those with gardening limitations. Contact godsacrebmc@gmail.com or call 215-679-6967. Website is http://godsacrebmc.wordpress. com.
Vacation Bible School: Bally Mennonite Church, July 11-15, 9 to 11:30 a.m. For ages 4 through grade 5. Church located along Route 100 in Bally. This year we study 5 stories from the Bible about persons encountering Jesus. Series is called “Surprise! Stories of Discovering Jesus” from MennoMedia. No cost to attend, however each morning classes will take a mission offering. Visit www.ballymc.org to download a registration form and e-mail it to churchoffice@ ballymc.org to be registered. Questions, call church office at 610-845-7780. VBS at Butter Valley Community Church: 2600 Old Route 100, Bally. June 20-24, 6:15 to 8:45 p.m. Pre-school through those entering sixth grade in the fall. Call 610-845-2429 or www. buttervalleycc.org. Used Book Donations: Good condition used books and/or rare books are being accepted now through July 16 for the Mennonite Heritage Center’s Annual Used Book Sale, July 21-23. Bring donations to the Mennonite Heritage Center, 565 Yoder Rd., Harleysville. Also needed are good condition used CDs, DVDs and puzzles. Please no textbooks, phone books, magazines, Reader’s Digest Condensed, cassettes. For more info, call 215-256-3020 or e-mail info@ mhep.org.