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Send your event listings to cthornburg@berksmontnews.com to have them listed in On Tap! Deadline for submissions is Friday week before publication. Please mark e-mail subject as Connection On Tap. Now Through Aug. 23 Nature Nights: at Welkinweir Wednesday evenings through Aug. 23 from 6 to 8 p.m.

at Welkinweir, 1368 Prizer Road, Pottstown. Pack a picnic dinner and enjoy free family fun Wednesday evenings at a local public garden and nature preserve this summer! Each evening features a guided nature walk at 6:30 p.m. around the ponds at Welkinweir to enjoy the serene evening views and to search for abundant wildlife such as owls, beaver, and fireflies. No registration is required. This event series is free, but donations are appreciated. The event is held rain or shine and is open to guests of all ages. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Welkinweir is located at 1368 Prizer Road, near Pughtown PA in East Nantmeal Township. For more information call 610-469-4900, or email kelsey@greenvalleys.org. June 23 Backyard Tent Concert : Ridgewood Winery, 2039 Philadelphia Avenue, Birdsboro is hosting a Backyard Tent Concert Series this summer. Scheduled for June 23 from 6:30- 8 p.m. This is a Free Music Friday with Juke. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a great night of great music and fun. Check the website www.ridgewoodwinery.com or our Facebook page events for more information. June 24 Summer Camp Open House: The Vagabond Performing Arts Academy at Steel River Playhouse will hold an open house on June 24 from noon to 2 p.m. Those attending the event can meet camp counselors; take mini camps in improv, acting and special skills, tour the theater, and register for summer camps, which begin during the second week of July. Students attending the event will receive a $30 discount if they register for camp on the day of the open house! Students attending the open house will also meet Russell Ferrara who will share his love of ukulele with students and encourage them to begin a life long habit — playing an instrument! For more information about camps, summer workshops, or the theater’s ongoing array of private lessons, email The Vagabond Performing Arts Academy at Steel River Playhouse at education@ steelriver.org. June 24 Backyard Tent Concert : Ridgewood Winery, 2039 Philadelphia Avenue, Birdsboro from 5-8 p.m. – CoCo and the Grandfathers of Funk will perform. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a great night of great music and fun. Saturday bands pre-sale tickets are $10 ($15 at door) and includes a glass of wine or non-alcoholic tickets for ages 12+ are $5. 12 and Under are free. Food and wine will be available for purchase. Check the website www. ridgewoodwinery.com or our Facebook page events to pre-purchase tickets or review a list of our upcoming events. June 25 All You Can Eat Breakfast!: at Pottstown Elks Lodge # 814 , 61 High St., Pottstown. Sunday June 25 from 8 to 11 a.m. Menu includes made to order eggs, omelets, home fries, bacon, sausage, scrapple, french toast, pancakes, waffles, creamed dried beef, coffee, tea, milk, juice and desserts! Proceeds benefit Pennsylvania children and adults with disabilities. This will be our last Charity Breakfast until September. BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE June 28: New Hanover Township Bldg , 2943 N. Charlotte St., New Hanover. 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. June 23: Upper Frederick Township Building, Rte. 73 (3205 Big Rd.), Obelisk, 10 a.m. – Noon June 24: Weis Market Shopping Center, Philadelphia Ave., Gilbertsville, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Perkiomen Valley Library 290 Second St. Schwenksville Mondays: Yoga at 7: 30 p.m. Teens and adults. Drop-in for $5 per session. Join Adjoa Amoah-Aggrey, RYT / Carmen Molina, RYT, for all levels of yoga. Bring a mat and wear comfortable clothing. Beginners welcome! Email questions to yoga.vaayu@ gmail.com. The library is located at 290 Second Street, Schwenksville, PA. Thursdays: Preschool Storytime at 10:15 a.m. through June 9. Ages 2-5 with an adult. Enjoy stories and songs introducing early literacy skills. Registration requested. Call 610-2878360.

Announcements

Pottstown Area Garden Club: meets on the first Friday of each month at St. James Lutheran Church, 1101 E. High St., Pottstown at 11:30 a.m. The club is open to anyone interested in all aspects of gardening, including opportunities for further education in horticulture, floral and landscape design, garden study and flower show schools. PMMC Offering Free Child Care Safety Check: Pottstown Memorial Medical Center is offering free car seat safety checks on the third Friday of every month from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Goodwill Ambulance Company, 714 E. High Street, Pottstown. Child Certified Passenger Safety Technicians and trained volunteers will check child car seats for: recalls and damage; best fit for weight, height, and age; and will teach installation techniques. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please call: 610-3277145. Celebrate Recovery: The newest ministry at Hopewell Community Church, 1130 Commerce Drive, Pottstown, will “Celebrate Recovery” through meetings every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Celebrate Recovery deals with Hurts, Hang Ups, and yes Habits. It is a twelve step program, unlike other programs we know who our “higher power” is, the one and only God and it is biblically based. We will honor Jesus and Praise Him. All of the studies will emphasize forgiveness and salvation. The “Eight Principles” are based on the Beatitudes for the purpose of leading all who attend on the path toward recovery. Contact Sheldon Rosenberg or call 610-326-8450. Celebrate Recovery: Biblically based recovery program supports people who struggle with hurts, habits, and hang-ups. Meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. in Room 205⁄207 at New Hanover United Methodist Church, 2211 Swamp Pike, Gilbertsville. For more information on this confidential and anonymous support group, call 610-323-2353 or visit www.newhanoverumc.org. The Monday Morning Miracle Al-Anon Family Group: meets every Monday at 11 a.m. at the Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ located at 60 N. Hanover St., Pottstown, PA. Please park in the rear of the church. We meet in the Choir Room. It is an open meeting and one hour long. Pottsgrove Recreation Board: Monday/Thursday: Table Tennis, Pottsgrove High School cafeteria, 7 p.m.; Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: Women’s Exercise, Pottsgrove High School cafeteria, 6 p.m. For more information on any of these activities, please visit the website at www. pottsgroverec.com. Quiltmakers Of Boyertown: The group extends a standing invitation to their monthly meetings, held at Good Shepherd U.C.C., 35 W. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown, at 7 p.m. on the last Wednesday of the month. Prayer Time: Hope UMC, 117 North Monocacy Creek Road in Douglassville, last Friday of month 7 to 8 p.m. Open invitation for anyone. For information call 610385-7141 or email admin@ hopechurchamity.org. Moms Club of Pottsgrove/Pottstown: Meeting every third Wednesday 9:30 a.m. at St. James Church, off High St. in Pottstown. The MOMS Club of Pottsgrove/Pottstown welcomes all stayat-home moms and their children from the area. A national support group, chapter offers playgroups, activities, Mom’s Night Out, scrapbook and book clubs and many other opportunities to get moms and children out to meet and play with others. Contact Naurae at naurae@ hotmail.com or 801-3762009. Celebrate Recovery: Meeting at Freedom Fellowship, 239 Main Street, East Greenville (in rear, lower level), each Friday at 7 p.m. Need help with your hurts, hang-ups and habits? Let us help. 12step faith-based recovery program. Call Pastor Cindy for more info or just c’mon over! Call 610-698-4756. Alzheimer’s Association Support Group: The Alzheimer’s Association’s Monthly Support Group meets the third Thursdays at Chestnut Knoll Assisted Living, 120 W. 5th Street in Boyertown from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Meet and share with other caregivers experiencing similar issues. We do offer free respite care in a secured area for loved ones during the meeting. To ask questions or arrange for the respite care call 610-4738066. Used Book Sale: Labyrinth Used Books and Gifts, First United Methodist Church, 414 High St., Pottstown. Selection of secular and religious books available for bargain prices. Many popular authors are available. There are also self help, reference and travel books, cookbooks, and children’s books. Small gift items also available at low price. Friday, noon to 4 p.m. and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The first Saturday of month is bag sale. Open Beading Night: Free at Buttercup Beads from 6 to 8:30 p.m. once a month. Bring a project you’re working on or start a new one in company of other Beaders at our monthly bead soirée. Byob, snacks to share. Call to save seat. Check website calendar for dates. Ages 16 and up. We hold jewelry making classes, kids and adult jewelry making parties, finished artisan jewelry, variety of beads. www.buttercupbeads.com. Buttercup Beads 1123 Pawlings Road, Audubon 484-524-8231. Moms Club Of New Hanover Township: group of “Moms Offering Moms Support” for mothers at home (at least part time) raising their children. Monthly business meeting on second Fridays at 9:30 a.m. at a local church. Visitors including moms and their children always welcome. If you are interested in membership or attending meeting, e-mail momsclubofnht@yahoo.com. Visit www.momsclubofnht.webs.com. Meatout Vegetarian/Vegan Support And Outreach: Contact Veronica or Georgia Smith at Aceg1402@aol.com or 610-970-4539. Perkiomen Valley Library At Schwenksville Monthly Book Discussion: fourth Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the corner of Second and Church streets in Schwenksville. Light refreshments and conversation. Read the book prior to discussion. Free and open to public. Registration requested. Call 610-2878360. Berks Visiting Nurse Association Wellness Events Travel Immunizations (by appointment only): For those traveling to other countries, Berks VNA has travel immunizations available at its Wyomissing location at 1170 Berkshire Boulevard by appointment only between the hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 610-378-0481. Free Child Immunization Clinics: Visiting Nurse Association of Pottstown & Vicinity will hold free childhood immunization clinics each month for uninsured and under-insured children (ages 0-18 years). By appointment only, the childhood immunization clinics are held at the VNAP facility located at 1963 East High Street, Pottstown. For more information or an immunization schedule, please call 610-378-o481 or visit www.vnapottstown.org.