Community Calendar
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Aug. 24
Friday Night Fun Show: 7p.m., Good Fellowship Riding Club, 724 Moocacy Creek Rd., Birdsboro. Spectators welcome. www.goodfellowshipridingclub.com
Aug. 25
Dance: Ages 30and up, 7-11p.m. at Keystone Fire Co., 240N Walnut St, Boyertown. Admission charged, includes door prizes, music by “Johnny K”. Cash bar. Call Marge 570-943-2393.
Aug. 25
Speelhoffer Community Dog Park Dedication and Grand Opening: 10a.m. to 12p.m. rain or shine. Seven acre dog park at 271Colonial Road, Perkiomenville (Upper Frederick Twp.) Dog treats, giveaways and fun for all. 610-7546436, www.upperfrederick.com
Aug. 25
18th Century Medical Practices: 2p.m., Daniel Boone Homestead, 400Daniel Boone Rd., Birdsboro. Presented by Paul Trainor, Revolutionary War re-enactor. 18th century medical implements will be on display. Program is included with paid daily admission.
Aug. 26
Outdoor Concert: Grace Notes— Big Band at Butter Valley Community Church, 2600Old Route 100, Bally, 7–8p.m. rain or shine. Free will offering to support missions. 610-845-2429or www.buttervalleycc.org
Aug. 29
Lunch on Us: 11:30a.m. at Jukebox Cafe, 535S. Reading Ave., Boyertown. Join a representative from Chestnut Knoll At Home for a complimentary luncheon at the Jukebox Cafe. Learn about services. Free and open to seniors; however, seating is limited. RSVP by Aug. 27at 610-473-3328.
Aug. 29
Bookmobile: 10:30a.m. to 4:30 p.m. New Hanover Township building, 2943N. Charlotte St., New Hanover.
Aug. 31
Bookmobile: 10a.m. to noon, Upper Frederick Township building, Route 73(3205Big Road), Obelisk
Sept. 1
Community Tractor Day: 2to 5 p.m., Oley Valley Mennonite Church, 1571Memorial Hwy, Oley. Free fun filled day. Bring your tractors, cars, trucks and kids. Face painting, barrel train rides, pony rides, rock painting, moon bounce and pedal tractor pulls.
Sept. 1
Birdsboro Contra Dance: 7:30to 10:30p.m. at Birdsboro Community Memorial Center, 201E. Main St., Birdsboro. Beginner instruction at 7p.m. Caller is Sue Gola with music by Ladies in the Parlor. Admission charged. Wear clean soft-soled shoes to protect the floor. www. birdsborocontra.org
Sept. 2 All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Buffet:
From 7 to 11 a.m. at Geigertown Fire Company, 3433 Hay Creek Road, Robeson Township. All proceeds benefit the fire company. For more information, geigertownfireco.com or 610-286-6481.
Sept. 8
92nd Annual Beef Vegetable Soup Supper and Bake Sale: 3 to 6p.m., Calvary United Church of Christ, 1231Route 100, Barto. Everyone is welcome. Take out and table service, Hamburgers, hot dogs & desserts.
Sept. 9
Catch the Spirit Festival: noon to 3p.m., St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 5Brooke Manor, Birdsboro. Blue Grass music by Mike and Linda Hertzog will begin at 12:30p.m. with a hymn sing along. Games, Dunk tank, Moon Bounce, professional face painting, food. Animal Rescue League will be in attendance with rescue pet opportunities. Chicken Dinners by Boyer’s Market and Catering in Amity. Chicken dinner presale tickets until Aug. 20by calling the church at 610-582-8167or contacting secretary@stmarkbirdsboro.org.
Sept. 16
Roller Derby - Garden State vs. Reading Derby Girls: at Skateaway, 2275Lancaster Pike, Shillington. Family friendly. Doors open 6:30p.m., First Whistle at 7 p.m. https://www.facebook.com/ events/655892124784252/
Sept. 16
Remington Ryde Free Summer Concert: Hill Church Picnic Grove, 620Hill Church Road, Boyertown. Blue Grass & Gospel music 4:30 to 6:30p.m. Food available at 3:30 p.m. Refreshments and concert rain or shine. Good will offering will be accepted. 610-367-8114
Sept. 23
Blessing of the Animals: 2p.m., Calvary United Church of Christ, 1231Route 100, Barto (under the pavilion). Bring your dogs, cats, rabbits, lizards to be blessed. Please make sure pets are in traveling containers or on leashes. There will be a time of prayer, a time of blessing, and an opportunity to walk pets on the walking trail. Those who are unable to bring their pets are welcome to bring a photo. We will also remember the pets we have loved throughout our lives. We will be accepting donations for the Animal Rescue League of Berks County. calvaryucc@gmail.com
Oct. 13
Hollywood Casino Bus Trip: sponsored by Bird Chapter #460, Order of Eastern Star. Leaving Union Lodge, 201Washington St., Birdsboro at 2p.m., returning 9p.m. Horse racing begins 6p.m. $40per person, in return each will receive $30slot money + $5food voucher. Games and a 50⁄50 drawing of $5 from ticket cost during bus ride. Call Linda at 610-689-5536(leave message) to secure a seat. Must be over 21years and have a valid photo ID.
The Center at Spring Street
200 West Spring St., Boyertown, a program of Boyertown Area Multi-Service, www. boyertownareamulti-service. org. Open to ages 55and older. 610-367-2313 Saturdays: Yoga 9a.m. Saturdays: Move & Groove 10:15a.m.
Sundays: Pickleball at Boyertown Community Park 1p.m. Mondays: Pilates 6p.m. Mondays: Yoga 6:30p.m. Wednesdays: Pickleball at Boyertown Community Park 9a.m.
2nd & 4th Thursdays: walking at Boyertown Community Park. Meet 9:30a.m. at large pavilion.
Aug. 16: “History Revisited” by Darius Puff at 1p.m.
Aug. 21: Meet Fabio the Miniature Therapy Horse and Sharee Kenna, Sole Proprietor of Fabio’s Footprints, 1p.m. Aug. 21: Bingo 6to 9p.m. Aug. 22: 12:45to 4p.m. Hasenpfeffer Card Party Aug. 23: 12:45to 4p.m. Pinochle Card Party
Aug. 25: 8a.m. Biking on the Perkiomen Trail. Bring your bike and meet us at the Perkiomen Trail Crusher Road Parking Area, Perkiomenville. Call The Center at 610-3672313to let us know you will be joining us.
Aug. 27: 1p.m. Music by the Joe Soltysik Duo
Aug. 28: 1p.m. Book Club reads “The Snow Child” by Eowyn Ivey.
Boyertown Library
Scrabble Club: Thursdays at 10:30a.m. Join other adults in a friendly game of Scrabble, no sign up necessary.
Adult Book Club: First Monday at 10:30a.m.
Book Sale: Friends of the Boyertown Community Library hosts monthly Book Sales on third Saturday 9a.m. to 1p.m.
Mifflin Community Library
Most programs encourage pre-registration and take place downstairs at the Mifflin Community Library unless otherwise noted. Stitching Circle: Mondays 6:308 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.
Aug. 18: Friends of BCL Book Sale and Donation Acceptance 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Aug. 23: Painting Party for Adults at 11 a.m., $20, registration required.
Oley Community Library
Summer Reading Secret Surprise Tickets: all summer long. Over 100 children’s books have secret surprise tickets in them redeemable for a prize.
Exeter Community Library
Aug. 16: Family Book Club, 6to 7 p.m. For children entering 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade, with a parent or guardian. Read “Mary Poppins Comes Back” by P.L. Travers and participate in discussion to receive a complimentary movie pass to “Mary Poppins Returns” (release date 12/19/18), courtesy of FOX Theaters. Registration required. Call 610-406-9431.
Aug. 18: Kids Crafts Before Noon, 10a.m. – 12p.m. Ages 4and older. Lots of fun with DIY crafts.
Aug. 30: Genealogy 101, 6:30to 8 p.m. Introduction to family history research resented by Mary Ellen G. Heckman, M.L.S. Register at circulation desk or call 610-406-9431.
Recurring
Pottstown Area Garden Club meetings: first Fridays at St. James Lutheran Church, 1101E. High St., Pottstown at 11:30a.m. Open to anyone interested in all aspects of gardening, including horticulture, floral and landscape design, garden study and flower show schools. Summer meetings held at various locations. See us on Facebook.
Gilbertsville Toastmasters: improve public speaking skills and confidence. Meetings first and third Tuesday 7p.m. in classroom 205 at New Hanover United Methodist Church, 2211Swamp Pike, Gilbertsville. Email Doug Maden at dougmaden@gmail.com or visit www.kstoastmaster.org. Bereavement Seminars: Mondays 7-9p.m. at St. Catharine’s Parish Center, 2427Perkiomen Ave. Mt. Penn 19606. 610-370-1174 Birdsboro Rotary Club: Thursdays at Stoppers, 6421Perkiomen Ave. at 6:30p.m.
Pagoda Writers: 1 to 3 p.m. first Saturday on second floor of Pagoda, 98 Duryea Drive, Reading.