CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Aug. 12
Paranormal Investigation: Join Charles J. Adams, III for a paranormal experience at Popodickon Manor, starts at 6:13 or 8:13 PM. This magnificent historic house, built around 1730 as the mansion for the ironmaster of the Colebrookdale Furnace, houses numerous spirits from its rich past. We will be investigating in the house, graveyard and alleged burial site of Chief Popodickon. Space is limited and reservations are requested. The cost is $35 and $30 for seniors and students. All proceeds are donated to local charities. For information and reservations: hauntedboyertown@gmail.com or 6103670630.
Aug. 13
Outdoor Concert: Featuring Jeff Krick-male gospel vocalist at Butter Valley Community Church, 2600 Old Route 100, Bally, August 13, 7:00–8:00 PM Rain or shine. Free will offering to support missions. 610-845-2429 or <www. buttervalleycc.org>.
Aug. 19
Dog Days of August: Building a Better Boyertown will host this event from 10 a.m. -1 p.m. along East Philadelphia Avenue.
Aug. 21
Solar eclipse: Get ready for the solar eclipse at the Boyertown Community Library. Learn about what to expect during an eclipse and explore with hands-on activities from 12-1 p.m. This program is open to all ages. Please call to reserve a spot, 610-369-0496.
Sept. 2
Duryea Day: To be held from 9:00am-4:00pm at the Boyertown Community Park, 419 S. Madison Street, Boyertown. Info: 610-367-2090. Annual car, truck and motorcycle show. Hundreds of show vehicles, flea market, food, live music and entertainment for all ages. $7 – Adult, Ages 12 & under - FREE <www.boyertownmuseum.org>.
Sept. 9
Community Fun Day: To be held from 2-6 p.m. Oley Valley Mennonite Church ,located at 1571 Memorial Highway Oley ,will host Oley Valley Community Fun Day. Bring your antique tractors,cars,and garden tractors. We will also have a bounce house, barrel train rides,crafts,a kiddie tractor pull at 3:45 p.m. and plenty of delicious food and baked goods. Bring your family for a free fun day in the Oley Valley.
Announcements
Attendees Wanted for Constitution Class: A Constitution class will be held at St. Paul’s UMC starting Sept 11 and is open to the public. Held every Monday starting at 6pm and will last 10 weeks. The class is free except for $7 charge for text book. To register or get more details, please contact Margaret Kennedy at (610) 5824655. Location: 1136Geigertown Road, Birdsboro.
Toastmasters: Improve Your Public Speaking Skills and Confidence 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 11:30a.m. For amateurs interested in all aspects of gardening. Contact 610-3272235.
Exeter Community Library
4569 Prestwick Dr, Reading, PA 19606 www.berks.lib.pa.us/sxt/ Children’s programs To register for programs: come to the library, 4569 Prestwick Dr., Reading or call 610-406-9431. Toddler Story Time: Ages 12-36 months, Wednesday at 10 a.m. Sleepytime Story Time: All ages, Wednesdays, 7p.m. Preschool Story Time: Ages 3-5 with outside activities weather permitting, Thursdays at 10 a.m. Baby Lapsit: Infants to walking, Fridays at 9:30 a.m.
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.