COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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Feb. 16
Miss Berks County Scholarship Pageant: 7 p.m. at Oley Valley High School, 17 Jefferson St., Oley. Scholarships will be awarded to three titleholders Miss Berks County, Miss Greater Reading and Miss Greater Reading’s Outstanding Teen. More information at missberkscounty@aol.com.
Feb. 16
Encaustic Painting Workshop: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Clay on Main, 313 Main St., Oley. Encaustic is an ancient technique used by contemporary artists, where molten beeswax and resin over paint create luminous effects. This technique creates depth because of its multiple layers. Come with an idea or just let the medium guide your creative process. No painting experience necessary. Admission charged.
Feb. 16
Intro to Digital Photography Class Seeing The Light: Berks Photographic Society, 40 N. Noble St., Reading. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. workshop on using Your Camera. Gain a better understanding of your camera settings and functions, and how you can use them to create better photos. Learn basic workflow for saving, and editing your images. Bring your camera and camera manual. One hour lunch break. There is a charge. Berks Photographic Society members receive a discount on this class. Register online at https://www. pay.berkscamera.org/product/intro-to-digital-photography-class/. Feb. 18
“Are You Progressing?” by Tom Stoeri: 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Berks Photographic Society, 40 N Noble St., Reading. Meet fellow photographers of all skills levels getting together to share ideas and skills. Free. www.berkscamera.org
Feb. 19
AARP Smart Driver Refresher Course: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Chestnut Knoll At Home Service, 1041 E. Philadelphia Ave., Gilbertsville. Increase your safe driving skills and recognize your driving capabilities due to agerelated physical changes. Learn techniques to defensive driving, and how to handle your vehicle during challenging driving conditions. Also, learn about the new technology features in modernized vehicles. There is a charge. Bring AARP membership card (if applicable) and valid driver’s license. Event includes breakfast and lunch. Seating is limited. RSVP, or for more details call 610-4733328.
Feb. 20
Learn How to Pay for Senior Care: Chestnut Knoll At Home, Gilbertsville, invites the public to a Caregiver Resource Group, held at the Boyertown Community Library, 24 N. Reading Ave., Boyertown, at 2 p.m. Learn about resources available to help offset the cost of in-home care, including veterans benefits, wavier programs and the Margaret B. Moeller Memorial Fund for Alzheimer’s Home Care Companions grant. Free and open to the public. Space is limited. RSVP at 610-473-3328.
Feb. 21
Boyertown Lions Club dinner meeting: 6:30 p.m. at Friendship Hook & Ladder Co., S. Reading Ave., Boyertown. Our program will be Lion Barry Yerger speaking on collecting tabs, caps and stamps. You are welcome to join us if you have any interest in learning about the Boyertown Lions Club.
Feb. 21
Alzheimer’s Support Group Discussion Topic “Rewarding Tasks and Activities”: Alzheimer’s Support Group from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Chestnut Knoll Personal Care and Memory Care, 120 W. 5th St., Boyertown. Speaker Gina Cooke, director of Diakon Adult Day Services at Manatawny Manor, shows how you can keep your loved one involved in day-to-day tasks in and around the home. Learn some simple activities that are positive and enjoyable. Free and open to the public. RSVP at 610-473-8066.
Feb. 21 Parkinson’s Learn & Share: 2 p.m. at Chestnut Knoll, 120 W. 5th St., Boyertown. Speakers Dr. Andrew Harnish; Sarah Weller, OT, OTR/L; and Jennifer Jones, OT, OTR/L, present “Tools to Help You Live With Parkinson’s.” Free seminars are held on the third Thursday of every other month. RSVPs appreciated; call 610-473-8066.
Feb. 21
Berks County Patriots Meeting: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Leesport Farmer’s Market. Carol Gardecki presents “Our Founding Documents.” Also speaking is Scott Uehlinger, former CIA agent, Soviet Union, and Senior Intelligence Station Chief in Moldova. Scott often appears as National Security Expert on TV/radio.
Feb. 23
Free Community Meal: noon, Calvary United Church of Christ, 1231 Route 100, Barto. All are welcome to attend for good food and fellowship.
Feb. 23
Uncork & Unwind with Your Valentine: 7 to 10 p.m. at Boyertown Community Library, 24 N. Reading Ave., Boyertown. Must be 21 years or older. Tickets for sale at www.berkslibraries.org/branch/boyertown.
Feb. 23
Bally Community Preschool Spaghetti Dinner: 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Bally Mennonite Church in the church fellowship hall. Spaghetti with sauce, assorted meat toppings, salad, garlic bread, and assorted homemade desserts. The cost is a donation. Take out is available. All welcome. Proceeds will provide funds for the Bally Community Preschool. 610-8451600, www.ballycommunitypreschool.org
Feb. 23
Uncork and Unwind with your Valentine: 7 to 10 p.m. at Boyertown Community Library, 24 N. Reading Ave., Boyertown. Event features select wines and food tastings. Price includes wine tastings, food bites and a keepsake wine glass. Raffles and prizes also available. Proceeds benefit the library. Must be 21 or older to attend. Must present ID.
Feb. 24
Gift Card Bingo: St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, 1188 Ben Franklin Hwy. East, Douglassville. Doors open at 1 p.m. and event is from 2 to 5 p.m. Tickets for sale in advance or at the door. To reserve tickets, call Anna Miller 610-9708911.
Feb. 25
Berks Photographic Society meeting: 7:30 to 9 p.m. at 40 N Noble Street, Reading. Meet fellow photographers of all skills levels getting together to share ideas and skills. Topic to be announced. Free. www.berkscamera.org
Feb. 25
Cabin Fever Reliever: Sponsored by The Friends of Mifflin Community Library from 5 to 8 p.m. at 201 West Restaurant, Lancaster Avenue in Shillington. Appetizers, cash bar, Chinese Auction, 50⁄50 and more. Tickets for sale at the Library. 610-777-3911.
Feb. 28
Lunch with Chestnut Knoll: 11:30 a.m. Join a representative from Chestnut Knoll At Home Services for a complimentary lunch at Jukebox Cafe at 535 S. Reading Ave., Boyertown. Learn about senior care options, including home care, rehabilitation services. Free and open to the public. Seating is limited. RSVP by Feb. 26; call 610473-3328.
March 3 All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Buffet: 7 to 11 a.m. at Geigertown Fire Company, 3433 Hay Creek Road, Robeson Township. All proceeds benefit the fire company. geigertownfireco.com or 610-286-6481 for more information.
March 4
Berks Photographic Society meeting: 7:30 to 9 p.m. at 40 N Noble Street, Reading. Meet fellow photographers of all skills levels getting together to share ideas and skills. Topic to be announced. Free. www.berkscamera.org
March 7
Exeter Community Wellness Fair: 4 to 7 p.m. at Reiffton School, Exeter.
March 7 to April 8 Journeys Through Grief: Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. from March 7 through April 8 at Christ Lutheran Church, 222 Niantic Road, Barto. Journeys Through Grief offers counseling in small groups where for six 1½ hour sessions, you will learn about the stages of grief and explore your feelings about the loss you have experienced. Our goal is not to make grief disappear, but to equip the group’s participants with the tools needed for lifelong healing and understanding. Under the guidance of a professional Christian counselor or trained facilitator, you will learn how you can live with the grief associated with loss. To register, contact Bereavement Coordinator Sylvia Havlish at 610-395-5045. Visit https://www.libertylutheran.org/ grief-recovery.
March 9
Dance: for ages 30 and up, 7-10:30 pm at Keystone Fire Co., 240 N Walnut St., Boyertown. Admission charged. Includes hot sandwich, door prizes, music by “Josh”. Cash bar. For information, contact Marge 570-943-2393.
March 11
Monthly Photo Competition: 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Berks Photographic Society, 40 N Noble Street, Reading. Meet fellow photographers of all skills levels getting together to share ideas and skills. Free. www.berkscamera.org March 30
Benefit for Travis Reese: 5:30 to 11 p.m. at Goodwill Fire Co. social hall, 537 Chestnut St., Bally. Doors open at 5 p.m. Fundraiser for Travis Reese, 15 of Gilbertsville, who has been diagnosed with T Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Buffet dinner, beer and soda, live music by Big Daddy Bangers, 50-50 raffles, home-made desserts for sale, gift baskets and feature prize raffles. To purchase tickets, call Jim 484-706-3262, Stephanie 610367-7434 or email jdavidheiser@coveragenow.com. Event organized by J-Walkers volunteer team of Boyertown area.
March 31
Designer Bag Bingo: doors open at noon, Bingo starts at 1 p.m. Held at Grill Fire Co., 739 Mountain View Rd Reading. Proceeds benefit Special Olympics PA. Tickets for sale. 20 regular games, 2 specials and 1 jackpot. Refreshments available. For tickets contact Don at 484-345-0546 or email ogre65@ ptd.net.
RECURRING Pottstown Area Garden Club meetings: first Fridays at St. James Lutheran Church, 1101 E. High St., Pottstown at 11:30 a.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 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. 610-370-1174 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. 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
Fridays: Early Bird Breakfast 8 a.m.
Saturdays: Yoga 9 a.m. Saturdays: Move & Groove 10:15 a.m. Space is limited, call The Center to reserve spot.
Sundays: Pickleball at Boyertown Community Park 1 p.m.
Mondays: Pilates 6 p.m. Mondays: Yoga 6 p.m. Wednesdays: Pickleball at Boyertown Community Park 9 a.m.
2nd & 4th Thursdays: walking at Boyertown Community Park. Meet 9:30 a.m. at large pavilion.
Feb. 14: 1 to 2 p.m. Music by Bob Alexander & Emily Bechner
Feb. 15: 9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pool Tournament
Feb. 19: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Shuffleboard Tournament
Feb. 19: 1 to 2 p.m. Music by Debi Irene Wahl – “Country Fair”
Feb. 19: 6 to 9 p.m. BINGO Nite Feb. 20: 1 to 4 p.m. “Golden” Texas Hold ‘Em
Feb. 21: 1 to 2 p.m. “History Revisited” by Darius Puff, a local Lenape historian.
Feb. 22: 9:45 to 11:45 a.m. Shuffleboard Tournament
Feb. 25: 1 to 2 p.m. “Patsy Cline Tribute” by Lorri Woodward & James Hummel