COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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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 2
Friends Indoor Yard Sale: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. held At Exeter Community Library. Gently used household items can be dropped of on Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Library.
June 3
All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Buffet: Geigertown Fire Co., 3433 Hay Creek Road, from 7 to 11 a.m. For more info call 610286-6481.
June 5
Contemporary Movie Night: 6:30 p.m., Exeter Community Library, 4569 Prestwick Dr., Reading. “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.” Rated R for violence, language, and some sexual references. 1 hour 55 min. Free. Call 610-4069431, visit www.berkslibraries. org/branch/exeter
June 7
8th Annual Marc McKently Memorial 5K Run: 7 p.m., Union Jack’s Inn on the Manatawny, 546 Manatawny Road; Boyertown. Remember and honor the spirit & life of Marc McKently who died Feb. 9, 2011 at age 17. Wheel-measured 3.1 mile run on country roads and along a stream through the scenic Oley Valley. Course runs through a Historic Covered Bridge and ends with a challenging finish. Awards, refreshments for finishers, time clock at finish & instant results, food & drinks for sale. All proceeds & donations benefit the Marc McKently Scholarship Fund. Rain or shine; no refunds. Online registration at www.pretzelcitysports.com until midnight June 4. Nominal service fee applies. Questions regarding race, sponsorship or donations, Rebecca Shade 610-8580090.
June 7
Gardening for the Birds, Bees and Butterflies: 6:30 to 8 p.m., Exeter Community Library, 4569 Prestwick Dr., Reading. Penn State Master Gardners of Berks County will share how to create a healthy backyard habitat for birds, bees and butterflies and how to attract them to your yard. Free. Registration is required. Call for further information. 610-4069431. www.berkslibraries.org/ branch/exeter
June 7
Veterans Seminar Long Term Care Benefits: Chestnut Knoll Personal Care and Memory Care invites all Veterans and their spouses to attend a free seminar to learn about long term care benefits available to Veterans who served on active duty. Seminar times are 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Free. Seating limited, RSVP at 610-4738066.
June 9
Author Speaking Event with Craig Johnson: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Exeter Community Library, 4569 Prestwick Dr., Reading. Join us as we welcome New York Times Best Selling Author Craig Johnson as a speaker. Event is free however a ticket will be required for entry. Pick up ticket at front circulation desk in library. Books and more available for purchase at this event. 610406-9431. www.berkslibraries. org/branch/exeter
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.
June 9
Free Community Lunch: starts at noon, Calvary United Church of Christ, 1231 Route 100, Barto.
June 9
Philadelphia Avenue Street Fair: Hosted by the Berks-Mont Business Association 10 a.m. to 4p.m. downtown Boyertown. Live entertainment, DJ, rides, petting zoo, exotic animal show, street performers, food trucks, beer garden, crafters and other vendors. Fun for the entire family; pets on leashes welcome. Rain date is June 10.
June 9
Chicken Barbecue: Goodwill United Methodist Church, 148 Church Road, Elverson. Serving from noon until 5 p.m. or until sold out. Call 610-286-5875 for further information. Reserved tickets will be held until 4 p.m. only.
June 10
Reading Derby Girls v Brandywine Roller Derby Brawlers: 7 p.m. at Skateaway, 2275 Lancaster Pike, Shillington. Family friendly event. Doors open 6:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/ events/203624866918093/
June 23
Dance: Ages 30 and up, 7-11 p.m. at Keystone Fire Co., 240 N Walnut St., Boyertown. Admission charged. Door prizes, music by “Josh”. Cash bar. Call Marge 570-943-2393.
July 9 to 13
Vacation Bible School: at Bally Mennonite Church, Route 100 in Bally. Held July 9 - 13, from 9 to 11:30 a.m., for children ages 4 through Grade 5. Discover how to be peacemakers by learning how to resolve conflicts and figure out ways to help others in series called “Peace Lab, Discovering God’s Way of Peace” from MennoMedia. No cost to attend, however children will have opportunity to give toward a giving project. Visit www. ballymc.org for registration form, one per child, and email to churchoffice@ ballymc.org to register. Questions, call church office at 610-845-7780.
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 June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: 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.
June 6: Music by Sonny & The SOS Gang 1 p.m.
June 6 & 27: “Golden” Texas Hold ‘Em 1 p.m.
June 7: 1 p.m. “Urban Legends of Estate Law – Fact v. Fiction” by Jessica Grater, Esq.
June 8: Friday Nite Dance featuring “The ChasBand” at 7:30 p.m., doors open 6:30 p.m.
June 11: 1 p.m. “Senior Gems – A Guide to Supporting Family Members with Dementia” by Sherron Trio, Senior Helpers
June 12: Boyertown Area Multi-Service Tour 10 a.m. June 12: Shuffleboard Tournament 5:30 to 8 p.m.
June 12 & 26: Bingo 6 to 9 p.m. June 13: 10 a.m. “What Should I Ask My Doctor?” by Beth Biehl, Southeastern Home Health Services
June 14: Walking at the Boyertown Community Park 9:30 a.m., meeting at large pavilion.
June 19: 1 p.m. “LSVT BIG – Hope for People with Parkinson’s Disease and Other Neurological Disorders” by Monica Hallman, PTA, Mishock Physical Therapy June 19: 6 to 8 p.m. “Coloring with a Purpose” with Julie Longacre who will take you step by step in coloring one of her drawings created exclusively for The Center at Spring Street. Copies of Julie Longacre’s drawings and colored pencils will be available for use free of charge, but participants are welcome to bring their own colored pencils.
June 20: 12:45 to 4 p.m. Hasenpfeffer Card Party June 21: 12:45 to 4 p.m. Pinochle Card Party
June 21: 1 p.m. “History Revisited” by Darius Puff, a local Lenape historian whose heritage includes Lenape and English, will offer a presentation titled “The Walking Purchase”.
June 25: 1 p.m. Musical Entertainment - “USO 1940’s” by Lorrie Woodward and James Hummel
June 25: Reading Fightin Phils – Dugout Suite Group Outing. Game time 7:05 p.m. Bus transportation from The Center at 4:15 p.m., but seating limited. Payment due June 18.
June 26: 1 p.m. Book Club, “Wayfaring Stranger” by James Lee Burke.
June 28: Summer Picnic 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This year’s theme is “Summer Fun.” Picnic games, guessing games, entertainment, special favors, a bake sale and a basket raffle. Lunch includes hot dogs, hamburgers, pasta salad, chips, baked beans, and a picnic sweet treat. 12:45 p.m. Bingo with a mystery. Cost for the Summer Picnic, $6 per person, due at time between June 4 and June 22. Seating limited.
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.
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.