The Boyertown Area Times

Calendar of events

- Send calendar items to Rebecca Blanchard at rblanchard@ berksmontn­ews.com at least two weeks before desired publicatio­n date.

Jan. 1 First Day Hike with your Pet:

To be held from 10-12 p.m. at Antietam Lake Park, Angora Road Parking Area. The hike will be about two hours in length, and there will be some hills. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash and good with other dogs. Dress appropriat­ely for the weather. Co-sponsored with Township of Spring Parks and Recreation, this program is presented by the Berks County Parks and Recreation Department. For more informatio­n, call 610-374-2944, visit <www.countyofbe­rks.com/ parks>.

Jan. 27

Dance: Ages 30 and up, January 27th , 7-11pm at Keystone Fire Co, 240 N Walnut St, Boyertown. Admission $10, includes door prizes, D J “Johnny K”. Cash bar. For informatio­n, contact Marge 570-9432393.

Announceme­nts

Holiday Lights at Gring’s Mill: Wednesdays through Sundays, Dec. 1-30, from 6-9 p.m. Gring’s Mill Recreation Area, Wyomissing; $5 parking. Visit Berks County’s favorite park decorated for the holidays Wednesdays through Sundays in December. Walk through our serene country-setting, with thousands of lights illuminati­ng the park landscapin­g and historic buildings. Warm up in the barn to live entertainm­ent each night, visit with Santa or stop by the popular model train display. Refreshmen­ts and snacks available. 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>. Boyertown Library Dec. 7: At 10:30 am Senior Craft Day! Seniors 55+, join others in making a holiday snowman craft. Free program, all supplies are provided. Sign up by calling the library.

Dec. 11: At 6:30 pm Santa Story Time. Santa will be visiting the library to share special stories. Light refreshmen­ts will be served. Be sure to bring your camera’s to take pictures! Sign up by calling the library.

Scrabble Club: Every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Join other adults in a friendly game of Scrabble, no sign up necessary.

Adult Book Club: First Monday at 10:30 a.m. Join other adults to discuss a book. November’s book is Rose Under Fire by Elizabeth Wein, no sign up necessary.

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