On Tap

Send your event listings to cthornburg@berksmontnews.com to have them listed in On Tap! Deadline for submissions is a week before Thursday’s publication. Please mark e-mail subject as Connection On Tap. July 27 Arts in the Parks: The Parks department presents a concert in the barn with “Peter Errich” on Thursday, July 27, at 6 p.m. Peter will be joined by friends, and will offer an acoustic concert featuring his original music that can be described as soft-rock with a rootsy sound. No rain date. $5 per car. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and bring along picnic suppers. Light refreshments will be available on site. Any change in concert date due inclement weather will be announced on our website, www.countyofberks.com/parks. Gerrymandering talk: The League of Women Voters Berks County will host a Gerrymandering Talk in Morgantown, Berks County, on July 27 at 6 p.m. The Fair Districts PA presentation on gerrymandering/redistricting will be held at the Village Library, 207 N. Walnut St., Morgantown. The event will inform attendees about gerrymandering, the practice of drawing districts to benefit one political party over others. Attendees will learn about the mechanics of gerrymandering, its impact on communities, and how proposed solutions can ensure future elections and more accurately reflect the votes of citizens. League member and Fair Districts PA speaker Jill Greene will present the one-hour information session followed by questions and answers. July 28 Backyard Tent Concert : Ridgewood Winery, 2039 Philadelphia Avenue, Birdsboro is hosting a Concert Series this summer. July 28 is Free M usic Friday with the Milhouse Jazz Pack.. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a great night of great music and fun. July 29 Backyard Tent Concert : Ridgewood Winery, 2039 Philadelphia Avenue, Birdsboro from 5-8 p.m. Latitude 24 will perform. Saturday bands presale 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 out our website www.ridgewoodwinery.com or our Facebook page events to pre-purchase tickets or review a list of our upcoming events. Musical Entertainment: by Elvis Impersonator, Jeff Krick, Jr. at 2 p.m. at Amity Place Personal Care Community, 139 Old Swede Road, Douglassville, PA 19518. RSVP Required 610-385-7600. Oldies Dance and more: The public is invited to a dance held at Keystone Fire Company, 240 N. Walnut Street in Boyertown, from 7 to 10 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $8 at the door. Entertainment provided by DJ Sunny. Event includes cash bar. For more information, call 610562-2326. 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 610 367 0630. 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.

Perkiomen Valley Library

290 Second St. Schwenksville Mondays: Yoga at 7: 30p.m. Teens and adults. Drop-in for $5per 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 290Second Street, Schwenksville, PA. Thursdays: Preschool Storytime at 10:15a.m. through June 9. Ages 2-5with an adult. Enjoy stories and songs introducing early literacy skills. Registration requested. Call 610-287-8360.

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: 610-327-7145. 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 stay-at-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 801-376-2009. 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. 12-step faith-based recovery program. Call Pastor Cindy for more info or just c’mon over! Call 610-6984756. Alzheimer’s Association Support Group: The Alzheimer’s Association’s Monthly Support Group meets the third Thursdays at Chestnut Knoll Assisted Living, 120W. 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 610-473-8066. 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 610-9704539. 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 610-287-8360. Bereavement Seminars: are held Mondays from 7-9 p.m. offering wisdom, strength, and encouragement at St. Catharine’s Parish Center, 2427 Perkiomen Ave. Mt. Penn 19606. Call 610 370-1174 for details. Birdsboro Rotary: Birdsboro Rotary Club meets 6:30 p.m. every Thursday at the Reading Country Club, 5311 Perkiomen Ave, Reading. Pagoda Writers: The Pagoda Writers group gets together from 1 to 3 p.m. the first Saturday of every month on the second floor of the Pagoda, 98 Duryea Drive, Reading. Stitching Circle: The Mifflin Community Library’s Evening Stitching Circle meets every Monday from 6:30-8 p.m., and the Afternoon Stitching Circle meets every Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. New members are always welcome and should bring their own materials. There are currently between 12-15 members who sew, knit and crochet. The group works on personal projects as well as service projects to benefit the community. Come join in loads of fun & stitching! Writers group: Mifflin Writers Group continues to meet the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month from 6:30-8 p.m. Mifflin Writers Group is composed of writers of all genres and levels of experience. Their purpose is to motivate, inspire, instruct, inform, share and critique each other in their writing efforts in a free flowing and relaxed atmosphere. Most programs encourage pre-registration and take place downstairs at the Mifflin Community Library unless otherwise noted.

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.