Community calendar
July 16
Indoor and Outdoor Yard Sale: 8to 11a.m., Calvary UCC, 1231 Route 100, Barto. Outdoor vendor space available. Visit www. calvaryuccbarto.com to register.
July 16
Free community meal: noon at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 611 Swamp Creek Road, Bechtelsville. Follow the signs to the back of the church. This meal will be back inside in Fellowship Hall. Take out will still be available.
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.
July 21 Alzheimer’s support group — Understanding and responding to behaviors:
6:30 to 8 p.m. at Good Shepherd United Church, 35 W. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown. Senior care experts from Chestnut Knoll for an Alzheimer’s Support Group, a program of the Alzheimer’s Association, featuring insightful topics to help family caregivers. RSVP required, call 610-4738066 or email JKrasley@chestnutknoll.com.
July 21
Parkinson’s Learn and Share — PNF Stretching: 2 p.m. at Chestnut Knoll and FOX Rehabilitation monthly discussion and group exercises. Larn benefits of stretching and a technique called proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF), which can help improve range of motion, flexibility, and strength. RSVP at 610-473-8066or jkrasley@ chestnutknoll.com.
July 21
Summer Fun Series: 8:30 a.m. at Keystone Villa at Douglassville, independent living building, 1180Ben Franklin Highway E. Buffet-style breakfast, play a few rounds of bingo for a door prize. RSVP at 610-385-5000.
July 29 Lecture and book signing:
7 p.m. hosted by General Carl Spaatz National USAAF Museum in Boyertown. Lecture by author and historian Jared Frederick in Reception Hall of Friendship Hook and Ladder Fire Company, Warwick Street, Boyertown, on his new book “Fierce Valor: The True Story of Ronald Speirs and His Band of Brothers,” followed by a book sale and signing in the Spaatz Museum next door. Admission $10.50for lecture and self-guided tour of museum during book signing.
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. 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 19at 11a.m. Create your own Aquarium in a jar. Sign up at bit.ly/3Mr6rrR.
Learn with Yarn (Kids 8+): July 6, July 20 & 27 at 3 p.m. Kids learn to embroider, crochet and knit. Maximum of 10kids 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 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 5 to 10 minutes. Plus, grab a take-home craft while supplies last. No registration necessary.
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, 26 at 5:30 p.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 14, 21, 28at 10a.m. for all ages. Story and take-home craft associated with book, while supplies last. No registration needed.
Baby Lapsits via Zoom: July 18, 25at 9:30a.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.
Rainbow Fish, The Musical: July 16 at 1 p.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 610-406-9431.
Evening Readers Book Club: July 20 at 6:30 p.m. reading “Rock Paper Scissors” by Alice Feeney. No registration needed.
Chalk the Walk: July 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. weather permitting on the StoryWalk and decorate with chalk. Plus, balloon artist 10a.m. to 12p.m., ice cream from The Cherry on Top from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and a Plinko board 1 to 2 p.m. Read the choose-your-own-adventure story “You’re the Hero Jungle Adventure” by Lily Murray. Hand in a completed story worksheet for a craft prize (one per child).
Silent Book Club: July 28 at 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Roselawn Bistro, 3650 Perkiomen Ave., Reading. Club is a global community of readers and introverts with 300 chapters around the world led by local volunteers who gather in person and online to read together in quiet camaraderie. Call 610-406-9431 or email exetercl@berks.lib.pa.us to register.
Death Café: July 25 at 6 to 7 p.m. Death doesn’t have to be a taboo conversation. Join us, eat cake, discuss mortality with friends, and make it all a little less scary. Register at exetercl@berks.lib.pa.us. Program held in cooperation with PA Link to Aging and Disability Resources.
Teen Night at the Library: July 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. for an Animal Crossing themed night for kids and teens who have completed 5th grade and up. Bring dinner and your Switch or just join us for snacks and crafts and access to the library. Limited space, registration required at lauracarson05@gmail.com.
CENTER AT SPRING STREET BOYERTOWN
To register for activities or classes: call 610-367-2313 ext.1.
Tuesdays: Knit and Crochet Group 1:30p.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 9:15a.m. at Center.
Chair Yoga: Wednesdays 10:15 a.m. on Zoom and Fridays 11:15 a.m. at Center.
July 15: Shuffleboard Tournament 10a.m., 47th Anniversary Celebration 11 a.m. (registration required), music by Eric Kearns 1 p.m.
July 18: Breakfast Club at Hill Top Diner in Pottstown 8:30 a.m. (registration required), A Matter of Balance by Berks Encore at 9:30a.m. (registration required), Bottle Painting with Dennis Spaar 9:30a.m., Parking Lot Bingo 2p.m. (registration required).
July 19: Dairy Treat Trip to Jenn & Jesse’s Ice Cream 1to 2p.m.
July 20: Hearing Aid Cleaning 10a.m., Membership Meeting 11 a.m., music by Jeff Krick 1p.m., Golden Texas Hold Em 1 p.m.
July 21: Walking Bingo at Boyertown Community Park 9:30a.m.
July 22: Blood Pressure and Weight Checks by Chestnut Knoll 10a.m., Christmas Pictionary Game 10:30a.m., Christmas Sing Along with Robin and Sharon 1 p.m.
July 25: Birthday Party with cake donated by Chestnut Knoll.
July 25: A Matter of Balance by Berks Encore 9:30a.m. (registration required), music by Chris Stone Les Is More Trio 1p.m.
July 26: AAA Defensive Driver 9 a.m. (registration required), Pinochle Card Party 1p.m., Supper Club at Main Street Pub in Bally 5p.m. (registration required).
July 27: Hasenpfeffer Card Party 12:45p.m., Wii Bowling Tournament 1 p.m.
July 29: Bingo 1 p.m., Five O’clock Somewhere Celebration 5 p.m. (registration required), music by Ralph Noll 5:30 p.m.