COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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July 19

Program Discussing Positive Approach to Memory Care: 6:30 p.m., Chestnut Knoll, 120 W. 5th Street, Boyertown. Jennelle Jamison, certified trainer in Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care, will be speaker. Free and open to public. Care provided to loved ones while caregiver attends program, pre-assessment required. RSVP at 610-4738066.

July 19

Berks County Patriots Meeting: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Leesport Farmers Market. Jack Hamlett of Historical Reenactment Ministry. Great Awakening Revival with George Whitefield. How America was founded and who the founders really were. Allen McCormack, Concerned Veterans for America.

July 19

23 and Me/DNA Ancient Connections: presented by John Kissinger, Research Librarian at Alvernia University at Berks County Genealogical Society library, Room 413 at the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts. Door open at 6 p.m. Light refreshments before meeting. Free for members, donation suggested from non-members. Due to space limitations, RSVP to 484509-4806 by July 12.

July 20

Bookmobile: Upper Frederick township building, Route 73 (3205 Big Road), Obelisk, from 10 a.m. to noon.

July 21

Bookmobile: Weis Market Shopping Center, Philadelphia Avenue, Gilbertsville, from 9:30 to 11:15 a.m.

July 21

9th Annual Car Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1035 Old River Road, Birdsboro. All makes, models, years; cars & trucks. Cash grand prize, trophies, door prizes. Blood drive, face painting, 50⁄50 drawing, food, baked goods, Chinese & silent auctions. Donation of toiletries or paper products for Opportunity House entitles you to one free flat screen TV raffle ticket. Proceeds benefit St. John’s and Opportunity House Of Reading.

July 21

Chicken BBQ: Christ Lutheran Church, 325 Covered Bridge Road, Oley, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Includes half chicken, potato, roll/butter, applesauce, pepper cabbage. Eat in or take out.

July 21

The Fabulous Greaseband: 6:15-9:15 p.m. at Don Thomas Stadium, Exeter High School.

July 22

Mini and Gymkhana Show

and Tack Swap: Show to start at 9 a.m. at 644 Dogwood Drive, Alburtis. Rain date July 29. For info call 610-597-6987 or 570345-0754.

July 22

Freely Given Outdoor Concert: gospel trio, 7 to 8 p.m., Butter Valley Community Church, 2600 Old Route 100, Bally. Rain or shine. Free will offering to support missions. 610-845-2429 or www.buttervalleycc.org

July 25

Bookmobile: New Hanover Township Building, 2943 N. Charlotte St., New Hanover, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

July 26

Breakfast on Us: Join Chestnut Knoll At Home at Americana Diner, 682 Route 100 North, Bechtelsville, 8:30 a.m. for a complimentary breakfast. Learn about Chestnut Knoll at Home services. Free and open to the public. Seating is limited. RSVP by July 24. Call 610-473-3328.

July 27

Friday Night Fun Show: 7 p.m., Good Fellowship Riding Club, 724 Monocacy Creek Rd., Birdsboro, www.goodfellowshipridingclub.com

July 28

Dance: Ages 30 and up, 7-11 p.m. at Keystone Fire Co., 240 N Walnut St., Boyertown. Admission charged, includes door prizes, DJ “Johnny K”. Cash bar. Call Marge 570-943-2393.

July 29

Free Screening: 4 p.m., Reading Movies 11 and IMAX. Berks County native and current Los Angeles resident Joseph Lisa debuts his brand new web series prologue ‘Cypher’. This screening is a free admission event to give the community an exclusive glimpse at the show and to meet the team behind it’s creation. Featured panel to include writer/director Joseph Lisa, actors Matthieu Lange and Alexa Marie as well as executive producer Jason Connor Mara.

Aug. 4

Blacksmith Day: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Old Dry Road Farm, 202 Highland Road, Wernersville. Family friendly free event by PA Artist-Blacksmith’s Association. Forging demonstrations and contest, hands on activities for adults and children. pabasite.org or facebook.com/PABlacksmiths

Aug. 7

Plowville’s National Night Out: 6 to 8 p.m. at Robeson Lutheran Church, 3520 Plow Road, Mohnton. Free. Food, games, entertainment and handouts from local businesses and organizations. First Responders will be represented that evening and will provide demonstrations.

Aug. 25

Dance: Ages 30 and up, 7-11 p.m. at Keystone Fire Co., 240 N Walnut St, Boyertown. Admission charged, includes door prizes, music by “Johnny K”. Cash bar. Call Marge 570-943-2393.

The Center at Spring Street

200 West Spring St., Boyertown, a program of Boyertown Area Multi-Service, www.boyertownareamulti-service.org. Open to ages 55 and older. 610-367-2313 June 1 through July 31: 1 to 2 p.m., Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program, Monday through Friday July 13, 20, 27: Early Bird Breakfast, 8 to 8:30 a.m. Saturdays: Yoga 9 a.m. Saturdays: Move & Groove 10:15 a.m.

Sundays: Pickleball at Boyertown Community Park 1 p.m. Mondays: Pilates 6 p.m. Mondays: Yoga 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays: Pickleball at Boyertown Community Park 9 a.m. July 12: 9:30 a.m. Walking at the Boyertown Community Park July 12: 1 p.m., Music by Debi Irene Wahl – “Country Fair” July 18: 1-4 p.m., “Golden” Texas Hold ‘Em July 24: 6-9p.m. BINGO Nite

July 13: 7:30-10:30 p.m. Friday Nite Dance featuring “The Majestics”

July 17 and 18: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. AAA Driver Improvement Course for First Time Participants. There is a charge, no cost for veterans. To register, call AAA at 610-374-4531.

July 19: 1: p.m. “History Revisited” by Darius Puff, a local Lenape historian July 21: 9-10:30 a.m., Nature Hike with Conrad Fisher, 1-1.5 mile hike on a well-manicured 10’ wide mown grass walking trail around the perimeter of New Goshenhoppen UCC Church property. Conrad Fisher will be the guide and tell the history of the area as well as stories about the local wildlife. Bring water and wear sturdy hiking shoes or boots. After meet at Pennsburg Diner for brunch. July 23: 1 p.m. Music by “Trinidad North Steel Drum Band” – Co-sponsored by Chestnut Knoll July 24: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. AAA Driver Improvement Course (for those who have previously taken the AAA course). There is a charge, no cost to veterans. To register call AAA at 610374-4531. July 24: 1 p.m. Book Club, Long Lost by Harlan Coban. July 25: 12:45 to 4 p.m. Hasenpfeffer Card Party

July 26: 12:45 to 4 p.m. Pinochle Card Party July 30: 1 p.m. Musical Entertainment by Glenn Faul July 31: 1p.m. “Puppy Raising Partners – Seeing Eye Puppy Raising Club” with Rev. Bonnie Moore and members of the Puppy Raising Club

Boyertown Library

Scrabble Club: Thursdays 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.

Book Sale: Friends of the Boyertown Community Library hosts monthly Book Sales on third Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Mifflin Community Library

Most programs encourage pre-registration and take place downstairs at the Mifflin Community Library unless otherwise noted. Stitching Circle: Mondays 6:30-8 p.m., and Afternoon Stitching Circle meets Wednesdays 1-3 p.m. Bring own materials. Mifflin Writers Group: 1st & 3rd Thursdays 6:30-8 p.m.

Oley Community Library

Summer Reading Secret

Surprise Tickets: all summer long. Over 100 children’s books have secret surprise tickets in them redeemable for a prize.

Exeter Community Library

Storywalk: “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” July 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for ages 3 to 7. No registration required. Magic Show with Mike

Rose: July 24 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Registration required, 610-406-9431.

Teen Game Night: July 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. Teens entering 7th to 12th grades invited to a night of games, pizza and the movie “Jumanji.” Registration required, 610-406-9431. Gluten-Free Summer Ingredient Cooking Demo: July 30 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Featuring author, blogger, health coach Melinda Arcara. Registration suggested, 610-406-9431. “The Commedia Rapunzel:” by Yocum Institute July 31 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The whole family is invited to enjoy this theatrical production. Registration required, 610-406-9431.

Recurring

Pottstown Area Garden Club

meetings: first Fridays at St. James Lutheran Church, 1101 E. High St., Pottstown at 11:30 a.m. Open to anyone interested in all aspects of gardening, including horticulture, floral and landscape design, garden study and flower show schools. Summer meetings held at various locations. See us on Facebook. Gilbertsville Toastmasters: improve public speaking skills and confidence. Meetings first and third Tuesday 7 p.m. in classroom 205 at New Hanover United Methodist Church, 2211 Swamp Pike, Gilbertsville. Email Doug Maden at dougmaden@gmail.com or visit www.kstoastmaster.org. Bereavement Seminars: Mondays 7-9 p.m. at St. Catharine’s Parish Center, 2427 Perkiomen Ave. Mt. Penn 19606. 610-3701174 Birdsboro Rotary Club: Thursdays at Stoppers, 6421 Perkiomen Ave. at 6:30 p.m.

Pagoda Writers: 1 to 3 p.m. first Saturday on second floor of Pagoda, 98 Duryea Drive, Reading.