Community calendar

July 9

Literacy Luau: 10 a.m. at Muhlenberg Community Library. Polynesian dance performance by Culture Shock Performing Arts Center, plus craft, eat and enjoy waves of luau activities. All ages. Free event Registration suggested, 610-929-0589.

July 9

St. John’s 12th Annual Car Show: 9a.m. to 3p.m. rain or shine at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1035 Old River Road, Birdsboro. All makes, models and years of cars and trucks, first 100dash plaques. Plus craft vendors, trophies, 50⁄50 drawing, children’s VBS, Belgian Sheepdog demonstration, DJ, food, baked goods, Chinese auction, grand prize cash and trophy. Lots of parking. Pre-registration $12; registration $15, vendor $15(non-food only). Proceeds benefit St. John’s Lutheran Church and Hope Rescue Mission.

July 10 Outdoor Concert by Grace Notes Gospel Big Band:

6:30to 7:30p.m. rain or shine at Butter Valley Community Church, 2600Old Route 100, Bally. Free will offering to support missions. 610-845-2429 or www.buttervalleycc.org

July 16

Indoor and Outdoor Yard Sale: 8 to 11 a.m., Calvary UCC, 1231Route 100, Barto. Outdoor vendor space available. Visit www.calvaryuccbarto.com to register.

July 18

Concert on the Lawn at Chestnut Knoll: Bring your lawn chair and enjoy complimentary refreshments and an outdoor show at Chestnut Knoll, 120W. Fifth St., in Boyertown, 7p.m. for concert featuring the Pottsgrove Community Band, comprised of musicians of all ages, weather permitting. To RSVP, call Julie at 610-473-8066or email jkrasley@chestnutknoll.com.

BOYERTOWN COMMUNITY LIBRARY

Summer Quest Reading Challenge (All ages): through July 26, register for our reading challenge at berkslibraries. beanstack.org or download the Beanstack Tracker from your mobile device’s app store.

Monday Morning Book Club (Adults 18+): July 11 at 10:15 a.m., “Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker” by Jennifer Chiavrini. Request book online or call 610-369-0496.

Painting Class (Adults 18+): July 12 at 6 p.m. & July 23 at 11 a.m. Sign up at bit. ly/3a9iJad.

Friends of BCL Book Sale & Donation Acceptance Day: July 16, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. lower level of library. Books for all ages.

Mason Jar Aquariums (Kids 8+): July 19 at 11 a.m. Create your own Aquarium in a jar. Sign up at bit.ly/3Mr6rrR. Learn with Yarn (Kids 8+): July 20 & 27 at 3 p.m. Kids learn to embroider, crochet and knit. Maximum of 10 kids per date. Sign up at bit. ly/3Mr6rrR.

EXETER COMMUNITY LIBRARY

Summer Quest: through July 30 for kids and adults. Tally books read for the chance to earn prizes. See the circulation desk for reading logs.

Read to Dandelion: outside weather permitting July 8, 15, 22, 29 from 10 to 11 a.m. kids can bring a book to read to Dandelion, our Russian Tortoise. Each child may read for 5to 10minutes. Plus, grab a take-home craft while supplies last. No registration necessary.

Family Wind Chime Competition: Families are encouraged to enter the Family Wind Chime Competition. Entries must be DIY (no kits allowed), able to hang outside, and all entries must be submitted between July 1and July 9. For questions, call 610-4069431or email Laura Kauffman at sxtchild@berks.lib.pa.us. Entry forms at www.berkslibraries.org/exeter.

Baby Lapsits: outside weather permitting July 12, 19, 26 at 9:30a.m. for infants to 18 months. Songs, stories and educational fun. No registration needed.

Yoga for Everyone: July 12, 19, 26at 5:30p.m. yoga with Tula Yoga Center instructor in program room. Free and open to anyone age 10 and older. No registration needed. Bring mat and towel.

Children’s Story Time: outside weather permitting July 7, 14, 21, 28 at 10 a.m. for all ages. Story and take-home craft associated with book, while supplies last. No registration needed.

Sketch on the StoryWalk: weather permitting July 9 from 10 a.m. to noon. Pack a lunch, bring your art supplies and get creative with local artist Diane Faye on the StoryWalk. All levels of artistic skill welcome. No instruction, just creativity. Register at exetercl@berks.lib.pa.us or call 610-406-9431.

Baby Lapsits via Zoom:

July 11, 18, 25 at 9:30 a.m. for infants to 18months. Songs, stories, and educational fun. Email Laura Carson at lauracarson05@gmail.com by 5 p.m. Saturday for Zoom link.

Plastic-Free July: July 13 at 6:30 p.m. Turn in your clean plastic bags and small plastic/ foil wrappers to safely and consciously dispose of them. Demonstration on how to make eco blocks, presented by Nicole Meckley, owner of Kemerton Refill & Refresh. Eco-conscious products for sale at event. The first 24 people to attend receive a make-and-take lemon and tea tree homemade disinfectant. Register at exetercl@berks.lib. pa.us or call 610-406-9431.

Rainbow Fish, The Musical:

July 16at 1p.m. presented by The Young Performers Series at The Yocum Institute. Produced with permission from Pioneer Drama Service. To register, email Laura Kauffman at sxtchild@berks. lib.pa.us with your full name and the number of adults and children attending.

Keep Calm & Carry Yarn!:

July 20 and 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. Bring your knitting, stitching, crocheting, embroidery, or whatever fiber art, relax, work on your project, and chat amongst friends in the library’s program room. All skill levels welcome. This event is NOT a teaching event. No teacher will be present. To register, email exetercl@ berks.lib.pa.us or call 610406-9431.

Evening Readers Book Club:

July 20 at 6:30 p.m. reading “Rock Paper Scissors” by Alice Feeney. No registration needed.

CENTER AT SPRING STREET BOYERTOWN

To register for activities or classes: call 610-367-2313 ext.1.

Tuesdays: Knit and Crochet Group 1:30 p.m., Swim Time at

YMCA 1 to 3 p.m., Mah-Jongg 10a.m., Drumming up Fitness 10:45 a.m.

Wednesdays: Sit and Get Fit 9 a.m., Chair Dancing 10 a.m., Strong and Fit 10:30 a.m.

Yoga: Tuesdays 6p.m. on Zoom and Fridays 9:15 a.m. at Center.

Chair Yoga: Wednesdays 10:15 a.m. on Zoom and Fridays 11:15a.m. at Center.

July 7: Walk in the Park at Boyertown Community Park 9:30 a.m., Supper Club at Main Street Pub in Bally 5p.m. (registration required).

July 8: Pool Team Tournament 10 a.m., Bingo 1 p.m.

July 11: A Matter of Balance by Berks Encore 9:30 a.m. (registration required), TriCounty Chiropractic of Douglasville program on flexibility and mobility at 1p.m.

July 12: Hershey Kiss the Therapy Dog 1p.m., Book Club 1:30 p.m.

July 13: AAA Defensive Driver 9a.m. (registration required), History Revisited with Darius Puff 12:45 p.m.

July 15: Shuffleboard Tournament 10 a.m., 47th Anniversary Celebration 11a.m. (registration required), music by Eric Kearns 1 p.m.