The Southern Berks News

Community Calendar

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Submit events about 2 weeks in advance of desired publicatio­n date to lmitchell@berksmontn­ews. com.

March 7

Library Comic Con: noon to 4p.m. at Boyertown Community Library. All ages welcome. Wear favorite costume. Meet profession­al artists, makers and cosplayers. No registrati­on needed. Visit www. berkslibra­ries.org/branch/ boyertown.

March 10

Outsmart the Scammer: 2 p.m. at Chestnut Knoll At Home Services, 1041 E. Philadelph­ia Ave., Gilbertsvi­lle. Bonnie L. Thompson, a financial advisor from Edward Jones, will share tips to spot red flags consistent with fraud, resources you can turn to and steps to take now to protect you and your family. Refreshmen­ts available. Free and open to the public. Seating is limited. RSVP by March 6 at 610473-3328.

March 14

Winter Wine Down Library Fundraiser: 6 to 9 p.m. at Boyertown Community Library. For ages 21 and older. Elegant evening of wine tasting, local foods and live music. $40 a ticket or $75 for two tickets. Visit https://www. berkslibra­ries.org/branch/ boyertown to purchase tickets.

March 14

Catholic Woman’s Club of Berks County: 1p.m. in the school at St. Ignatius. Speakers will be Margaret and John Hueski. All Catholic women are invited.

March 19

45th Anniversar­y Celebratio­n: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. meal and 1 to 2 p.m. After All Band at The Center at Spring Street, Boyertown. Dutch Platter appetizer, roast beef with gravy, mashed potatoes, Pa blend vegetables and a special dessert. Favors for all in attendance. Make reservatio­n at 610-3672313.

March 21

Chicken Pot Pie Dinner: 3 to 6 p.m., Calvary UCC, 1231Route 100, Barto. Dine in only. Adults $10, children (6-12) $5. All welcome.

March 22

Designer Bag Bingo: 1 p.m. at Grill Fire Company, 739 Mountain View Road, Reading. Benefits Special Olympics PA. $25 per ticket. Call 484-3450546.

March 28

Scrapbook Saturday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at St. John (Hill) UCC, 620 Hill Church Road, Boyertown. Table is $25. Food for purchase. Register at www.stjohnhill­ucc.org. Call Tracy Kochey at 610-473-0322 or Nancy Weller at 610367-8114.

BERKS PHOTOGRAPH­IC SOCIETY

GoggleWork­s Center, Suite 326

March 9: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Monthly Digital Photograph­y Competitio­n by members. Free.

March 16: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Family Portraitur­e presented by Carrie Kizuka. Free.

THE CENTER AT SPRING STREET

200 West Spring St., Boyertown www.boyertowna­reamulti-service.org, 610367-2313

Move & Groove: Mondays 10:30 a.m. and Saturdays 10:15 a.m.

Yoga: Mondays 6 p.m. and Thursdays 6 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m.

Pilates: Mondays 7:15 p.m. Move & Groove in Chairs:

Tuesdays 9:30 a.m.

Pickleball: Wednesdays 9 a.m. and Sundays 1 p.m. at Boyertown Community Park

Meditation: Thursdays 7 p.m.

Drumming Up Fitness: 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays Knit & Crochet Club: March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 from 1 to 2 p.m.

Bingo: March 17, 31 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Sew Giving Club: 2 to 4 p.m. March 11, 18, 25 March 9: 6 to 8 p.m. Coloring with a Purpose

March 10: Apple Ipad/ Iphone Class 12:45 to 2 p.m.

March 10: Hymn Sing Along with Robin & Sharon 1 to 2 p.m.

March 11: 10 to 11 a.m. Living Well with Diabetes. March 12: 1 to 2 p.m. Music by Perfect Blend March 13: 7 to 10 p.m. Dance featuring The Majestics

March 16: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. AAA Driver Improvemen­t Course for First Time Participan­ts. $10 for AAA members, $15 for nonmembers, $15 per couple when both AAA members. No cost for veterans. To register call AAA at 610374-4531.

BOYERTOWN COMMUNITY LIBRARY

Lapsit Storytime: (birth to 18 months) Wednesdays 10:30 a.m., March 11. Toddler Storytime: (18 to 36 months) Wednesdays 11 a.m. March 11.

Preschool Storytime: (ages 3 to 5) Thursdays 11 a.m. March 5, 12.

Adult Craft Club: third Tuesdays 10:30 a.m., $5, make seasonal crafts.

EXETER COMMUNITY LIBRARY

Baby Lapsits Storytime: 9:30 to 10 a.m. on Tuesdays

Toddler Storytime: 10 to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays Preschool Storytime: 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursdays Make and Take Miniatures: March 18 and 25 at 7 to 7:30 p.m. Ages

4 and older, bring your favorite lovey (doll, plush, action figure). Story and mini craft. On March 25, your lovey will sleepover at library. Follow along on social media to see what your lovey gets up to. March Family Challenge Exhibition: drop off March 14. Families and children ages 4 to 18. Design your own paper manipulati­on project and submit it for entry in our contest. Fold it, weave it, curl it – whatever you can think of! One $50 People’s Choice gift card will be awarded. See website for details and entry form.

March 14: Family Dance Party 10to 10:30a.m. Parent or caregiver with child ages 8 & under. Dance, sing, tap along with instrument­s, use fun props like scarves, ribbons, or a parachute.

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