Community calendar
APRIL 28 TO 30
Friends of Mifflin Community Library Book Sale: 6 Philadelphia Ave., Shillington.
April 28 noon to 7 p.m., April 29 from 9:30a.m. to 1p.m. ($5Bag Sale Day), April 30from 9:30a.m. to 1p.m. ($3Bag Sale Day). 610777-3911
APRIL 30
Chicken Barbecue Dinner: Serving noon to 3p.m. or until sold out at Goodwill United Methodist Church, 148Church Road, Elverson. Call 610-286-5875 for information. Reserved tickets will be held until 2p.m.
APRIL 30
Flea Market, Bake Sale and Basket Raffle: 8to 11a.m., Calvary United Church of Christ, 1231 Route 100, Barto. Outdoor vendor space is available. Visit https:// www.calvaryuccbarto.com/ to register.
APRIL 30
Dramatic presentation of With All My Heart, Corrie Ten Boom by Act 1 Productions and starring Debi Irene Wahl: 6 p.m. at Kissinger’s Church, 715Berkshire Blvd, Wyomissing. Refreshments after. Donation to attend. 610372-5606
MAY 1
Dave Reinwald and The Rocky Mountain Band concert of John Denver Music and the Oldies: 4 p.m. at Kissinger’s Church, 715 Berkshire Blvd, Wyomissing. Benefits Take Heart Counseling & Equine Assisted Therapy. Refreshments for sale. Donation to attend.
MAY 1
The Four-Square Kitchen — Garden History Talk with Bob Wood: 1to 2p.m. at Studio B Art Gallery, Boyertown. The first German immigrants to Pennsylvania arrived in Philadelphia in the fall of 1683. They began gardening the following spring, laying out beds in designs Europeans have used since Roman times.
MAY 3
Nellie Walter, Psychic Medium Gallery Fundraiser benefiting Muhlenberg Community Library: 6:30to 8p.m. at the Muhlenberg Recreation Building, 3025River Road, Reading. $25per person. Purchase tickets at library, 610-929-0589. Face coverings required.
MAY 6
Navigate the Maze of Senior Care Services over Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1p.m. at Grind Restaurant, 45S. Reading Ave., Boyertown. Chestnut Knoll hosts panel of experts from Personal, Memory Care and At Home Services, FOX Rehabilitation, AccentCare Inc., and Encompass Health. Lunch provided by Chestnut Knoll. Seating limited; RSVP to Julie or Hallie at 610-473-8066or jkrasley@ chestnutknoll.com. Also virtual option.
MAY 7
4th Annual Preston’s Pantry Food Drive & Community Day: 10a.m. to 6p.m. at 200W. Spring St., Boyertown. Rock painting, balloon animals, card making, 17foot bounce slide, face painting, petting zoo. Free to attend. Bring a non-perishable food item to donate to pantry.
MAY 7
Breakfast: 6:30 to 11:30 a.m., Boyertown Mason Lodge #741, 346East Third St., Boyertown. Pancakes, eggs, potatoes, sausage, beverage. $10 adults, $5 children ages 5to 12, ages 4and under free.
MAY 8
Spring Houses — History Talk with Bob Wood: 1to 2p.m. at Studio B Art Galley, Boyertown. An illustrated talk about spring house location, construction and use. A strong-flowing spring was often a major factor in determining the location of the first log house on a farmstead.
MAY 13 & 14
Exeter Friends Spring Book & Bake Sale: 2 to 6 p.m. on May 13 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 14 with $5 bag sale 12 to 3 p.m. at Exeter Community Library, 4569 Preswick Drive, Reading.
MAY 14
Lions Club of Boyertown Kauffman’s Chicken BBQ: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. drive-thru pickup at Ehst Custom Kitchens, 830 Sweinhart Road, Boyertown. All presold dinners guaranteed until 2 p.m. $13 per bake includes half BBQ chicken, baked potato, baked beans, apple sauce, roll, butter. All profits are donated to Boyertown community and charities. For tickets, call Nancy, 484-269-7138 or nancylweller@yahoo.com.
MAY 14
Fishing Derby: Fishing 9 to 11 a.m. at Hickory Park, 2140Big Road, Gilbertsville. Free event for children 12 years of age and under. Rain date May 15. Pre-registration required. More info and registration form at www.newhanover-pa. org or call 610-323-1008ext. 101.
MAY 15
The Sheen of Copper — History Talk with Bob Wood: 1 to 2 p.m. at Studio B Art Gallery, Boyertown. Among others, The Caledonia copper mine near Schwenksville is the oldest mine of any kind in the state and may have been worked as early as 1695. Talk includes mostly new material.
MAY 15
Designer Bag Bingo Fundraiser for Special Olympics PA: Doors open at noon, Bingo starts at 1 p.m. at the Reading Liederkranz, 143 Spook Lane, Reading, outside under pavilions, rain or shine. To purchase tickets, call Don at 484345-0546.
MAY 19
Veterans Expo: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Alvernia University’s The PLEX. Hosted by Sen. Judy Schwank, the event includes over 25 informational booths and a keynote address from Pennsylvania Deputy Adjutant General of Veteran Affairs Brigadier General Maureen Weigl. Complimentary lunch provided at the event with registration. Register at senatorschwank.com/vetexpo or call 610-929-2151.
MAY 21
Annual Hill Church Ham Supper: Drive-thru take out 2to 6p.m. or until sold out. St. John-Hill UCC, 620Hill Church Road, Boyertown. Take out only. Tickets sold via pre-order until May 7or until sold out, call 610-367-8114. Limited walk-up tickets available day of supper (unless sold out). All tickets $12.50 (via credit card $13). Ham, potato filling, gravy, Hill Church Butter Beans, corn, green beans, applesauce, pepper cabbage, roll and butter, ice cream. www.stjohnhillucc.org
MAY 21
Building a Better Boyertown Roaring 20s 20th Anniversary Dinner: 5p.m. at Brakeman’s Café, 56 S. Washington St., Boyertown. Come in your best 1920s fashion. $50ticket includes appetizers, plated dinner and dessert, complimentary glass of wine or beer. Cash bar. Tickets are limited, visit www.boyertownpa.org or call 610-369-305.
MAY 21
Boyertown Day: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Boyertown. Building a Better Boyertown event features Casket Races. Ticketed dinner at Brakeman’s Café, rockclimbing wall, inflatable baseball activities, Boyertown Area Fire and Rescue fire safety demonstrations, pop-up Speakeasy Bar, Pop-Up Cigar Lounge. Free to attend. Some activities may incur a fee. Casket race is open to the public, registration required. For list of vendors, casket race registration, visit www.boyertownpa. org or call 610-369-3054. BOYERTOWN COMMUNITY
LIBRARY
Space Bingo (Kids ages 3-12): May 1-31 find, read, do or eat these items to earn bingo. Pick up a sheet at library or download from bit.ly/3uxcTHp.
Monday Morning Book Club (Adults 18+): May 2 at 10:15 a.m. “Educated” by Tara Westover. Request book online or call 610369-0496.
Little Builders (Kids ages 3-5): May 2at 10:30a.m. hear a story, then build something from that story with Legos. Free building time, too. Register at bit. ly/3EkW83K.
Anime Club (Adults 18+): Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. watch Anime.
StoryWalk at Boyertown Park (All ages): Wednesdays in May, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., weather permitting. Enjoy a walk and a story, “We Planted a Tree” by Diana Muldrow. Pick up activity kit at library desk or call 610-369-0496 for curbside pickup.
Star Wars Day (First grade and up): May 4 at 6 p.m. all things Star Wars; activities, dress up, light saber practice. No registration required, drop in program.
StoryWalk at Bally Community Park (All ages): Thursdays in May, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., weather permitting. Enjoy a walk and a story, “Bear Sees Colors” by Karma Wilson. Presented by Bally Area Recreational Development Society and Boyertown Community Library.
Scrabble Club (Adults 18+): Thursdays 10 a.m. to noon join in a game of Scrabble.
Storytime at Boyertown Community Library: Join Ms. Denise at library for weekly storytime. Register at bit.ly/3gR3GlD. Baby & Toddler (Birth to 3years) Fridays 10a.m., Preschool (3to 5 years) Fridays 10:30 a.m.
Miller-Keystone Blood Center Blood Drive: May 9, 11:30 a.m. to 6p.m. in lower level of library. Appointment required. Schedule at giveapint.org or call 1-800223-6667.
Lego Challenge (Kids 8+): May 11 at 6 p.m. Given a challenge to build. Free building time after. No registration required.
Homeschool Happenings (2nd-12th Grades): May 13 at 12:30p.m., homeschool program. There will be a bunch of books on the menu. Bring a book you love to share. Register at bit. ly/3LFvWWG.
Drop In Saturday (Open to Families): May 14 at 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn something new. Join Ms. Denise and see what she has to learn. No registration required.
Painting Class (Adults 18+): May 10 at 6 p.m. & May 18 at 11a.m. Registration required, minimum of 4 people and maximum of 12 people. Sign up at bit. ly/3DPmhcj or call 610-3690496. $25payable to instructor at start of class, includes all supplies.
Stop Motion! (Kids 10+): May 18at 6p.m. Create stop motion movies. Learn how to storyboard. No registration required.
CENTER AT SPRING STREET BOYERTOWN
To register for activities or classes: call 610-367-2313 ext.1.
Drumming up Fitness: Tuesdays 10:45 a.m.
Wednesdays: Sit and Get Fit 9 a.m., Chair Dancing 10 a.m., MahJongg 10:30 a.m., Strong and Fit 10:30 a.m.
Yoga: Tuesdays 6p.m. on Zoom; Fridays 9:15a.m. at Center.
Chair Yoga: Wednesdays 10:15 a.m. on Zoom; Fridays 11:15 a.m. at Center.
Bingo: April 29 at 1 p.m.