Community calendar
June 4
Chicken Barbecue Dinner benefitting Twin Valley Food Pantry: Serving noon to 3p.m. or until sold out at Goodwill UMC, 148 Church Road, Elverson. Call 610-286-5875 to reserve tickets. Non-perishable donations will be accepted during the BBQ dinner.
June 5
Open Point Show: starts at 10 a.m., Good Fellowship Riding Club, 724 Monocacy Creek Road, Birdsboro. www.goodfellowshipridingclub.com
June 11
Outdoor spring craft show:
9a.m. to 2p.m. at Keystone Villa at Douglassville, 1152and 1180 Ben Franklin Highway E. Local crafters and vendors selling specialty items and one-of-a-kind creations. Keystone Villa apartment tours every half-hour 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., call Janice MacKenzie for Independent Living at 610-385-5134 or Sue Okuniewski for Personal Care and Memory Care at 610385-5137.
June 14
Keystone Villa Flag Day ceremony:
2 p.m. join us at the flagpole in front of our Independent Living building at Keystone Villa at Douglassville, 1180 Ben Franklin Highway E. Flag Day ceremony with ROTC Daniel Boone presenting colors and honorary guest speaker, retired Col. Keith Seiwell, a 30-year veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Seiwell is also CEO and founder of the General Carl Spaatz National USAAF Museum in Boyertown, with a lifelong dream to preserve history for future generations. Attendees may bring worn American flags to have them retired. To RSVP, call Janice at 610-385-5000.
June 18
25 Cent indoor and outdoor flea market:
8 to 11 a.m. at Calvary United Church of Christ, 1231Route 100, Barto. Clothing, shoes, household, books and more. Outdoor vendor space available. Register at www.calvaryuccbarto.com. All welcome. June 5Pentecost service of Holy Communion at 9:30 a.m. All welcome.
June 18
2nd annual “Not Your Run Of The Mill” History Event:
Boyertown Area Historical Society living history event held 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 85 Sawmill Road in Boyertown. Rain date June 19. Tours, live music, demonstrations, vendors and more. Established in the 1820s, Bahrs Mill has often been a historically overlooked landmark that had a large impact on the community’s culture from transportation to sports to agriculture and more. Free and open to the public. For more information or questions, contact executive director Jillian Magee at Director@boyertownhistory.org or call 610-367-5255.
June 21
10th annual Make Music Upper Perk: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. variety of styles of music performed at 19 venues in four different towns in the Upper Perkiomen Valley. Free entertainment includes Centennial Park harmonica workshop, St. Mark’s drum circle, preschooler Musical Me, New Goshenhoppen Campfire and open mic at Wunderbarn, plus stop by participating local businesses and community organizations. For full details go to ValleyArtScene.wordpress.com.
EXETER COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Movie Matinee: June 3 at 12:30 p.m. “American Underdog,” the story of NFL MVP and Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner, who went from stocking shelves at a supermarket to becoming an American Football star. Rated PG, run time 1 hour 52 minutes. Bring your own snacks and drinks. No registration necessary.
Adventures of Rey the Kitten Author Event: June 4 at 10:30 a.m. Dan Leppold reads his story of Ray and her adventures. The Animal Rescue League offers information on outdoor community cats. Autographed books for $14.95via cash, check, Venmo, Paypal and Zelle. Call 610-406-9431 or email exetercl@berks.lib. pa.us to register.
Benefits of Planting Native Trees: June 7 at 6:30 p.m. presentation by Master Gardeners of Berks County — Penn State Extension on benefit of planting native trees in partnership with Longwood Gardens 2022 Community Read “The Songs of Trees” by David George Haskell (book available to borrow at library). Chance to win general admission for 4 to Longwood Gardens.
Charcuterie Class: June 11 at 11 a.m. For $25, learn to create the perfect charcuterie board with Berks County natives Mark and Erika Lebo, who have been in the food industry for over 20 years. Supplies include keepsake 73 Charcuterie Display Board, meats, cheeses, fruit, crackers and chocolates. Registration limited. Payment due at registration, call 610406-9431.
Baby Lapsits via Zoom: June 13 at 9:30 a.m. Story time for infants to 18 months. Songs, stories, and educational fun. Email Laura Carson at lauracarson05@gmail.com by 5 p.m. June 11 for Zoom link.
Kids Book Bingo: Outside (weather permitting) June 13 and June 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. Play Bingo, win books. Maximum of 30 families may register for only one of two sessions. Registration opens for both sessions June 6, and no emails will be accepted prior to that date. Email Laura Kauffman at sxtchild@berks.lib.pa.us. Confirmation email sent back with a registration number.
Summer Quest: June 13 to July 30 for kids and adults. Tally books read for the chance to earn prizes through July 30. See the circulation desk for reading logs.
Baby Lapsits: In-Person & Outside (weather permitting): June 14at 9:30a.m. Story time for infants to 18 months. Songs, stories, and educational fun. No registration needed.
Yoga for Everyone: June 14, 21 and 28 at 5:30 p.m. Join Tula Yoga Center instructor for yoga in program room. Free and open to anyone age 10 and older. No registration necessary. Bring a mat and towel.
CENTER AT SPRING STREET BOYERTOWN
To register for activities or classes: call 610-367-2313 ext.1.
Drumming up Fitness: Tuesdays at 10:45 a.m.
Wednesdays: Sit and Get Fit 9 a.m., Chair Dancing at 10 a.m., Mah-Jongg at 10:30 a.m. and Strong and Fit at 10:30 a.m.
Yoga: Tuesdays at 6 p.m. on Zoom and Fridays at 9:15 a.m. at the Center.
Chair Yoga: Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m. on Zoom and Fridays at 11:15 a.m. at the Center.
Healthy Steps in Motion by Berks Encore: June 6, 13, 20, 27at 9:30a.m. Register at 610-367-2313 ext.1.
Supper Club: at Big Phil’s Bar and Grill June 23 at 5 p.m. Register at 610-367-2313 ext.1.
Summer Picnic at Liberty Park: June 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch sponsored by Keystone Villa of Douglasville. Register at 610-367-2313 ext.1. No yoga, workout mix or chair yoga.
Ceramic Painting with Dennis Spaar: June 6 at 10 a.m.
Parking Lot BINGO: June 6 at 2 p.m.
Safe Internet Searching with Verizon: June 7 at 1 p.m.
Knit and Crochet Club: June 7, 14, 21, 28 at 1:30 p.m.
AAA Defensive Driving Course: June 8 at 9 a.m. Register at 610-367-2313ext.1.
History Revisited with Darius Puff: June 8 at 12:45 p.m.
Reading Fightin Phils Baseball Game: June 9 at 7 p.m. Call for tickets, 610-367-2313 ext.1.
Pool Team Tournament: June 10 at 10 a.m.
BINGO: June 10 at 1 p.m.
Fabio the Therapy Horse: June 13 at 1 p.m.
Swim Time at the YMCA: June 7, 14, 21, 28 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Hershey Kiss the Therapy Dog: June 14 at 1 p.m.