Calendar of events

Oct. 14 Eerie Limited Historic Haunted Ride: on the Colebrookdale Railroad. Learn the haunted secrets of the Secret Valley Line on this very special evening run, highlighting ghost activity in the Boyertown area. The two hour round trip departs from Boyertown’s “Grand Central Station” at 6:30p.m.. Visit www. colebrookdalerailroad.com or call 610-367- 0200 for reservations and details. All proceeds benefit the Colebrookdale Railroad Preservation Trust.

Oct. 14-29

Ghost Lantern Tours: Crystal Cave in October and experience the Halloween cave tour by a different light. Guides, wearing Victorian clothing, present a recreation of the original Crystal Cave tour from the 1870’, guided by the glow of hand-held lantern light. Go back in time and hear actual ghost stories and folklore about the haunted cave that have never been part of the modern day tour. This unique tour is intensified by being underground in the dark. “Ghost” Lantern Tours will be held Oct. 14, 15,21,22,28, and 29, at 5:30 p.m.. Call 610-683-6765 for reservations. This special tour is not recommended for children under the age of 8. www.crystalcavepa.com.

Oct. 15 The Oley Fire Company Halloween Parade: will be held Oct. 15 at 1 p.m. Registration starts at noon at the Friedens Church on Main St. Boyertown Lions Club

Chicken Bar-B-Q: will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.. All Bakes $9. Chicken catered by Kauffman’s Chicken. Receive 1⁄2 chicken, baked potato, apple sauce, baked beans, roll & butter. Pick up at the Boyertown Ambulance Building, 2 E. 2nd St., Boyertown. For advance ticket reservation call Lion Gary at 610-4684788 or contact any Boyertown Lion member. Berks County Genealogical Society: is offering a series of four classes for the beginning genealogist. Classes will meet in the society’s library, Room 413 at the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, 201 Washington St., Reading, PA 19601. Dates are Saturday, Oct. 15, 22, 29, and Nov. 5 from 2-4 p.m. Cost: $35 per person, includes use of the library on class days Students must preregister by calling the library any day between noon and 4 at (484) 5094806. Fee is payable at the first class session with cash, check or credit card. Class size is limited, so register now.

Oct. 15-16

Oct.16 Ghosts along the Schuylkill with Charlie

Adams: Ghost Hunt starts at Morlatton Village (White Horse Tavern), Beidler House / Aqueduct, then to Ridgewood Winery. Charlie will take you back in history and give guests in-site on the historic events that happened at each of these locations. He will also share the current residents that still haunt these locations today and hear from the current owners of these properties their experiences. Light refreshments will be served and wine will be available for purchase. www.ridgewoodwinery.com for tickets.

Minefaire: a Minecraft fan experience, will run Saturday, Oct, 15 and Sunday, Oct. 16 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Avenue, Oaks, PA 19456. Journey through Minefaire’s 150,000 square feet and find hands-on attractions, deep dive workshops, collaborative and PVP gaming areas, educational and entertaining presentations, and your favorite Minecraft swag. Hear from Minecraft experts, meet and greet YouTube VIPs, and learn to develop your own games. Parking is free. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to Minefaire.com or call 1-866-442-4433. Oct. 17 New Hanover AARP: meets on Monday, Oct. 17 at 1 p.m. at the New Hanover Lutheran Church, Lutheran Road, Gilbertsville. Optional social time with a bring-your-own bag lunch (beverage and desserts provided) is at 12:30. Entertainment will be provided by Karin Jarrett, the subject will be, Five-Star Life of an Army Wife. All those age 50 and older are invited to attend.

Oct. 18 The Bally Halloween Parade: (hosted by the Bally Lions Club) will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. In the event of rain, the parade will be held Thursday, Oct. 20, 20 at 7 p.m.

Oct. 16 & Oct. 30

Toast with a Ghost : Briton Lodge and Ridgewood Winery. “Toast with a Ghost” at two of Berks County’s most legendary haunted houses! “Trick or treat” your way from Ridgewood Winery to Brinton Lodge’s Hidden River Brewing Co. At each site, you will explore the hauntings of these unique homes that date back to the 1700s, hearing their secret histories and seeing where ghosts have made their presence known. Each visit includes complimentary tasters and a “Toast with a Ghost”! www.britonlodge. com for tickets.

Oct. 21 Paranormal Investigation

at Ridgewood Winery: If you ever wanted to see how a Paranormal Investigation is done, come an join a Paranormal Investigation team and learn a little more about the past history and residents that are still at Ridgewood Winery. Limited Seating is available and tickets will go fast. Light refreshments will be served and wine will be available for purchase. www.ridgewoodwinery.com for tickets.

Oct. 22 64th Boyertown Halloween Parade: will be Saturday, Oct.. 22, at 7 p.m. Rain date is Oct. 23. This event is hosted by the Boyertown Halloween Parade Association. Oct. 28 & Oct. 29 Murder Mystery Nights at Ridgewood Winery: This fun interactive 1920 Murder Mystery event will take place in several rooms within Ridgewood Winery. Some guests will have become part of the play, so who knows what will happen during this event. Ridgewood Winery, is located on the Ridgewood Farmstead property, which is on the National Historic Registry and is one of Berks Counties most Haunted places. Prizes Awarded to the guest who comes closest to solving the mystery. www.ridgewoodwinery.com for tickets.

Oct. 22

Grave Tales (The Original!): New Goshenhoppen Church – Join the W.S. Hancock Society to traverse this phenomenal graveyard that spans the centuries. If you’re a follower of Grave Tales, you’re sure to be wowed by this most unusual array of headstone symbolism, funeral practices and history. The daytime tour leaves from the church at noon and evening tours will begin at 6 p.m. and then every half hour until 8:30 p.m. While you wait for your tour to begin, drink in a presentation on the church’s history. Please dress warmly, wear comfortable and sturdy walking shoes and bring a flashlight or lantern. We are NOT a haunted attraction. The aim is to educate while allowing your imagination to ignite your senses. The church is located at 1070 Church Road, East Greenville, PA 18041. For more information call 610-630-0912 or www.wshancocksociety.org

Oct, 23

Trunk or Treat: Sunday, Oct. 23 from 2 to 4 p.m at Calvary United Church of Christ, 1231 Route 100, Barto, PA 19504Bring your kids out for a safe place to trick or treat FREE! Games, candy, fun! 610-652-5023

Oct. 30

Most Blessed Sacrament

Church in Bally: will be offering a special tour of the church and museum on Sunday, Oct. 30 at 2 p.m. in conjunction with its 275th anniversary. Come see the historic church and learn it’s part in establishing Catholicism in the region. Please make a reservation by calling Barb at 1-215679-3755.

Announcements

Toastmasters: Improve Your Public Speaking Skills and Confidendence with the Gilbertsville Toastmasters - visit our meetings on the first and third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. We meet in classroom 205 at the New Hanover United Methodist Church, 2211 Swamp Pike, Gilbertsville PA 19525. For information, email Doug Maden at dougmaden@gmail.com or visit our website <www. kstoastmaster.org>.

Garden Club: Pottstown Area Garden Club meeting held the first Friday of every month at St. James Lutheran Church, 1101 E. High St., Pottstown at 11:30 a.m. For amateurs interested in all aspects of gardening. Contact 610-327-2235.

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. Edward Jones Breakfast Club: is the second Wednesday of each month, 8-9 a.m. Saville’s Diner, 830 E. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown. Sponsored by Edward Jones Investments. Edward Jones Lunch Club: is the last Wednesday of each month. 11:30 a.m. lunch, seminar 12-1 p.m. Gatsby’s at the Sunnybrook Ballroom, 50 N. Sunnybrook Rd., Pottstown. Sponsored by Edward Jones Investments.

Haunted Boyertown: Introducing the first walkless 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. Oley Library events

Storytime: Preschool Story Time with Miss Mary Lou Parry is Back! Join us every Friday at 10:30 a.m. All school year long for a special story time hour with retired Oley kindergarten teacher, Miss Parry.

Craft Night: Craft Nights will be the first Tuesday of the month all fall!

Lego Club: Join us for Lego club after school hours.