COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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May 17
Senior Craft Day: 10:30 a.m. at the Boyertown Community Library. Ages 55-plus. Make seasonal crafts. All supplies included. Call the library to sign up.
May 17
Berks County Genealogical Society meeting: 6:30 p.m. at the society library, Room 413, GoggleWorks Center for the Arts. Paul Druzba speaks on history of postcards. Free to members, donation requested of non-members. Light refreshments before meeting, doors open at 6 p.m.
May 17
Boyertown Area Health & Wellness Expo: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Morning Star Fellowship, 100 Limekiln Road, Bechtelsville. Hosted by The Center at Spring Street/Boyertown Area MultiService and Gerhart, Hartman & Ritner Insurance. About 70 exhibitors, giveaways, door prizes drawings, health screenings, breakout informational seminars, fitness and healthy cooking demonstrations, entertainment including Elvis In Concert Tribute by Jeff Krick, breakfast and lunch café open all day. Free admission. Exhibitor booth spaces, contact Jim Davidheiser at 484-706-3262 or jdavidheiser@coveragenow.com. www. coveragenow.com.
May 18
Book Sale: at Exeter Community Library May 18 from 3 to 7 p.m., May 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday Bag Sale $5 begins at noon.
May 18
Amber Rae & the Swinging Foxes (Blues & Jazz): Performing at Taylor Backes Studio, Washington St., Boyertown from 7 to 10 p.m. Free concert.
May 19
Book Sale: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friends of Boyertown Community Library. Accepting gently used donations as well.
May 19
Boyertown Community Flea Market and Craft Show: at Chestnut Knoll 8 a.m. to noon. Handmade creations designed by local crafters, children’s toys and games, collectibles, household goods and other gently used items for sale. Held outdoors rain or shine. DJ, food and bake sale. Proceeds benefit Relay for Life. To sell your stuff, must reserve space in person at Chestnut Knoll, 120 W. Fifth St., Boyertown. Cost is $15/due at reservation. Event is free to attend and open to public. 610473-8066
May 19
Dance: 7-11 p.m. at Keystone Fire Co., 240 N. Walnut St., Boyertown. Ages 30 and up. Admission charged. Door prizes, DJ “Bobby Koch”. Cash bar. For information, contact Marge 570943-2393.
May 19
Military Heritage Day: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Trinity Church, 250 Sweinhart Road, Boyertown. Rain or shine. Local veterans share about their service in war and in peace. See reenactment groups, displays of uniforms, supplies, weapons and militaria, military vehicles. 610 369 1507
May 20
Mansion Tours: The Woman’s Club of Birdsboro will host tours of the Brooke Mansion, 301 Washington St., Birdsboro, 12 to 6 p.m. $10 admission.
May 20
Bingo: New program and date Sunday, May 20, at Saint Francis Academy School, 7th & Pine Street, Bally. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. Bingo starts at 12:30 p.m. Food available for purchase. For more information call Janice at 610-987-8851. Proceeds benefit Most Blessed Sacrament Church and St. Francis Academy.
May 20
Aulenbach’s Cemetery Plot Holders’ Meeting: 1 p.m., Cemetery Office, 2050 Howard Boulevard, Reading. RSVP to 610-779-6060 or aulenbachcemetery@gmail.com.
May 21
New Hanover AARP meeting: 12:45 p.m., New Hanover Lutheran Church, Lutheran Road, Gilbertsville. Optional social time with a bring-your-own bag lunch (beverage and desserts provided) at 12p.m. Entertainment by Dave DeLuc, a Legends of Country. Chapter sponsoring a drive in support of Boyertown Multi-Services. All members asked to bring all kinds of condiments. All age 50 and older invited.
May 23
sudSSpirit Bereavement Support Group meeting: 6 p.m., Exeter Community Library. For survivors of the sudden unexpected death of their spouse or significant other. No registration required. Free. For information, call 717-866-2401 or email sudsspirit@gmail.com or find on Facebook.
May 25
Community Yard Sale & Bake Sale. May 25 and 26, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. Butter Valley Community Church, 2600 Old Route 100, Bally. Lunch items available both days. Car Wash by donation on Saturday only 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free moon bounce on Saturday only 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Benefits Missions. 610-8452429, www.buttervalleycc.org
May 26
Chicken Barbecue: Geigertown Fire Co., 3433 Hay Creek Road, Geigertown, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Cost is $10 per dinner. For more information call 610-2866481.
May 30 to June 2
Geigertown Fire Co. Carnival: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 6 to 10 p.m., Saturday 2 to 10 p.m. at St. Benedict’s Picnic Grove, 4541 Morgantown Road (Route 10), Plowville. for more info call 610-286-6481.
June 2
Pancake breakfast: 7 to 11 a.m., Bally Mennonite Church, Route 100 in Bally, in the Church Fellowship hall. Pancakes, French toast, sausage, scrapple, OJ, tea, & coffee. The cost is a donation. Fundraiser for a Lehigh Valley Ministry which supports immigrant and refugee families. www.ballymc.org
June 2
Aulenbach’s Cemetery History Tour: 4 p.m., rain date June 9, 2050 Howard Boulevard, Reading. Cost $10. RSVP to 610-779-6060 or aulenbachcemetery@gmail.com
June 9
Strawberry Festival: Christ Lutheran Church, 325 Covered Bridge Road, Oley. Homemade shortcake with fresh strawberries and ice cream. Homemade baked goods, soups, hoagies, BBQ, hotdogs and drinks. Eat in or take out.
Recurring
Pottstown Area Garden Club: first Friday at St. James Lutheran Church, 1101 E. High St., Pottstown at 11:30 a.m. Open to all.
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.
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.
Senior Craft Day: May 17 at 10:30 a.m. (ages 55+) Get crafty. Materials provided.
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.
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
May 18, 25: Early Bird Breakfast, 8 a.m. Reservations required. 610-3672313
May 19: Yoga, 9 a.m. :
May 19: Move & Groove, 10:15 a.m.
May 20: Pickleball, 1 p.m. at Boyertown Community Park, S. Madison Street, Boyertown.
May 21: Pilates, 6 p.m.
May 21: Yoga, 6:30 p.m. May 23, 30: Pickleball, 9 a.m. at Boyertown Community Park, S. Madison Street, Boyertown. May 24: Walking at Boyertown Community Park, 9:30 a.m., meet at large pavilion. Walk at own pace. Call 610367-2313 to attend.
May 29: BINGO 6 to 9 p.m. open to age 10 and older. Doors open 4 p.m. with food for sale.
May 30: Golden Texas Hold ‘Em 1 to 4 p.m. $5 entry fee. Winners take home cash prizes.
May 17: Boyertown Area Health & Wellness Expo at Morning Star Fellowship, Bechtelsville, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free.
May 21 & 22: AAA driver improvement course for first time participants, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is a charge; no cost for veterans. To register call AAA at 610374-4531.
May 21: Music by Glenn Miller, 1 p.m.
May 22: Book Club, 1 p.m., Black Book by James Patterson.
May 23: Hasenpfeffer Card Party, 12:45-4 p.m. Entry fee charged. Call 610-3672313 to sign up by May 18. May 24: Pinochle Card Party, 12:45 – 4 p.m. Entry fee charged. Call 610-3672313 to sign up by May 18. May 31: History Revisited – “Treaties Made During The Early 18th Century” by Darius Puff 1-2 p.m.
Upcoming
DANCE: Ages 30 and up, June 23rd , 7-11pm at Keystone Fire Co, 240 N Walnut St, Boyertown. Admission $10, includes door prizes, music by “Josh”. Cash bar. For information, contact Marge 570-9432393.