Calendar of events
Jan. 18
Elvis Impersonator: Jeff Krick, Jr. to perform at Amity Place, 139 Old Swede Road, Douglassville, at 6 p.m. RSVP to 610-385-7600.
Crime watch: Amity Township Crime Watch Monthly Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 548 Old Swede Road, Douglassville. Topic: The Berks Opioid Coalition will be making a presentation on the Opioid Crisis to raise awareness about signs and symptoms of opioid addiction and helpful resources. Jan. 21 History talks with Bob Wood: To be held at Studio B, 39A East Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown. 1-2 p.m. On Jan. 21, the focus will be “The History of Stahl Pottery” — Presented and illustrated by Jeff Rhoads of Rhoads House Antiques, Lobachsville. Jeff has a sizeable collection of Stahl pottery.
Jan. 27
Treasured Toys: 4th Saturday of the Month from 1 PM to 3 PM at Exeter Community Library, 4569 Prestwick Drive, Reading, PA 19606. Ages: 3-10 Years. Drop in to play with unique and classic fun toys. Call 610-406-9431 for further information or visit www.berkslibraries.org/exeter
Feb. 11
Faschnachts : Freshly made Faschnachts for sale from 12 to 2 p.m. at Friedens UCC, 337 Main St., OIey. Only $4 per half dozen. For pre-orders call 610-9873536.
Announcements
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.
Garden Club: 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. See us on Facebook. 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. Winter/Spring Weekly Storytime Schedule January-April Exeter Community Library 4569 Prestwick Drive 610-406-9431 berkslibraries.org/exeter Baby Lapsits: Fridays from 9:30 AM to 10 AM, For ages Infant – 18 months (prewalking) This storytime encourages language development in babies with simple stories, songs, lap play, and creative movement. *No Baby Lapsit will be held on March 9th. Toddler Storytime: Wednesdays from 10 AM to 10:30 AM For ages Walking – 3 years Toddlers will enjoy stories, songs, finger plays, activities and crafts as we sing and read together with friends. *No Toddler Storytime will be held on March 7th. Preschool Storytime: Thursdays from 10 AM to 11 AM and 1 PM to 2 PM Ages: 3-5 Years Join us for an hour of fun, reading, singing, learning and a craft. *No Preschool Storytimes will be held on March 8th. Library Scouts: Wednesdays from 7 PM to 7:30 PM Ages: 4 Years and Older Library scouts is a learning adventure. Each evening is themed to help us learn how to make the world a better place. Your child may earn a Library Scout bag and patches by attending programs. *No Library Scouts will be held on March 7th.