Community calendar

FEB. 2 Berks County Seeing Eye Puppy Raisers program:

1 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 548 Old Swede Road, Douglassville. Program on raising puppies for the visually impaired presented to the Friendship Circle group. The public is invited. Contact Maryann 610413-3469.

FEB. 8 Understanding Alzheimer’s and dementia:

5:30to 6:30p.m. at Keystone Villa at Douglassville, 1152 Ben Franklin Highway E. at Personal Care building. Free dementia support seminar. Guest speaker Lori Dierolf from Open Door Training and Development will offer education and support on topics including ways to communicate with individuals at different stages of the disease and how to understand and deal with challenging behaviors. RSVP by Feb. 6by calling Sue Okuniewski at 610385-5002.

FEB. 10 Berks-Mont Business Association’s Sweetheart Stroll:

5to 8 p.m. wine and chocolate walk in Boyertown. Registration at Truist Bank lobby on Reading Avenue. Purchase tickets for $15at BMBA.biz.

FEB. 11 Friends of Exeter Community Library Sweetheart of a $5bag sale:

9a.m. to 3p.m., snow date Feb. 18at library, 4569Prestwick Drive, Reading.

25 Cent Sale and Indoor Flea Market:

8to 11a.m. at Calvary United Church of Christ, 1231Route 100, Barto. Clothing, shoes, books, household and more. All are welcome.

Building a Better Boyertown’s 2nd annual Beary Loved:

1to 5 p.m. Musical performers stationed along streets. Themed drinks at Love Potion No. 9Bar in rail yard for over 21guests. Raffle Basketss. Vanity Tintype at General Carl Spaatz National USAAF Museum (reservations required). Free to attend. Some activities may incur a fee. For more information, visit www.buildingabetterboyertown.org.

FEB. 16 Parkinson’s Learn and Share:

2 p.m. at Chestnut Knoll, 120W. Fifth St., Boyertown, or online. Monthly discussions and group exercises offered by Chestnut Knoll and FOX Rehabilitation. Virtual option is also available. Find out how physical, occupational, and speech therapies help maintain functions and improve communication skills so you can continue to pursue activities while keeping you independent for as long as possible. Then, a group exercise program features targeted movements to optimize functions. RSVP with Julie at 610-473-8066 or jkrasley@chestnutknoll.com. Alzheimer’s Support Group for family caregivers: 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Chestnut Knoll, 120W. Fifth St., in Boyertown. For your loved one with dementia, familiar surroundings such as your home or theirs can bring security and peace of mind. Linda Detweiler, director of Chestnut Knoll At Home, discusses how home care services can help your loved one remain at home as their care needs change. RSVP required, call 610-473-8066 or email JKrasley@ chestnutknoll.com. ree and open to the public.

FEB. 17 TO 19 “Grease”:

Feb. 17 and Feb. 18 at 7p.m. and Feb. 19at 2p.m. at Boyertown Area Senior High, 120 N. Monroe St., Boyertown. Tickets are $15.

Night of the Races: doors open 6 p.m. at St. Benedict’s Church, 2020 Chestnut Hill Road, Mohnton. Complimentary food. Tickets sold after services through Jan. 28and at the door. Tickets limited.

FEB. 18

Free Community Giveaway: 8 to 11a.m. at Calvary United Church of Christ, 1231Route 100, Barto. Clothing, shoes, books, household and more and Lunch To Go. All are welcome.

FEB. 18 AND MARCH 18

Flea Market: 8a.m. to 2p.m. at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1375Friedensburg Road, Reading. Tables available for $10. Contact Kathy Culp at kpculp@aol. com or 484-269-4605.

FEB. 21 Fastnacht Day in the Diner:

11 a.m. to 1p.m. at the Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles. Back by popular demand, enjoy a fresh fastnacht in the famous Fegely’s Reading Diner. Just .25cents for a fastnacht and .5cents for a cup of coffee. As always, docents will be available throughout the gallery to answer any of your questions. This event is included with regular museum admission. Beth Glick of Glick’s Greenhouse will be selling handmade and hand-painted PA

Dutch-designed mugs.

MARCH 25

Boyertown Junior Woman’s Club’s 6th Annual Girls Night Out Basket Raffle: 5p.m. at Hope Community Church, 2732N. Charlotte Street, Gilbertsville. Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit the Children’s Alliance Center of Berks County, as well as other local nonprofits. Individuals, businesses and organizations are also invited to donate a basket or door prize. Ticket cost is $25. To purchase tickets or make a donation, contact BJWC member Bridgit Petrauskas at bridgit_nunan@yahoo.com. More information on GFWC Junior Woman’s Club of Boyertown Facebook page.

BOYERTOWN COMMUNITY LIBRARY

Scrabble Club: (Adults 18+) Thursdays 10a.m. to 12p.m. Join other word lovers in a game of Scrabble.

Anime Club: (Adults 18+) Tuesdays 4:30p.m. watch Anime in lower level of library.

Lap-Sit Story Time: (Ages 2 and under) Fridays 10:30to 11a.m. read, sing and play with your little ones.

Preschool Story Time: (Ages 3-5) Fridays 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for ages 3to 5, a book and craft. Registration encouraged, sign up at bit.ly/3Vuqtq1.

Gentle Yin Yoga: (Adults 18+) Tuesdays at 12p.m. through Feb. 14, Lunchtime yoga classes with Jen Wood at Boyertown Community Library. Great for beginners, bring a yoga mat or towel. Maximum of 20 people. Registration encouraged, sign up at bit.ly/3FciQyU.

Smile Bingo: (Ages 3-12) Feb. 1to 31, Play bingo through Beanstack. Find, read, do or eat to earn tokens for the prize machine. Visit berkslibraries.beanstack.org to register.

Miller-Keystone Blood Drive:

Feb. 1 from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. in lower level of library. Appointment required. Schedule at giveapint.org or call 1-800-223-6667.

StoryWalk around Boyertown:

(All Ages) Saturdays 10a.m. to 3 p.m. During February the book “Mr. Goat’s Valentine” by Eve Bunting will be set up in Boyertown businesses. Start your walk at the library and pick up a list of the participating businesses.

Knitting 101 & 102: (Adults 18+) Feb. 4at 11a.m. and 2p.m. Learn to knit or review how to. Registration required. Maximum of 10 participants per class. Sign up at bit. ly/3vyBew8.

Monday Morning Book Club: (Adults 18+) Feb. 6at 10:15a.m. on 2nd floor of library. February’s book choice is “Hour of the Witch” by Chris Bohjalian. Request book online or call 610-369-0496.

Lego Challenge: (School Age) Feb. 8, March 8, April 12, May 10at 5 p.m. Every month will be a new Lego Challenge for kids to complete. Participants will be given Legos, the challenge, and approximately 45 minutes to complete the challenge.

Valentine’s Day Heart Dream Catchers: (Teens 13+) Feb. 13at 5:30p.m. Teens will have the opportunity to make something special for themselves or someone else for Valentine’s Day by making Heart Dreamcatcher. Snacks provided. Registration required, sign up at bit. ly/3Iu7t7e.

Painting Class: (Adults 18+) Feb. 15 at 6p.m. Registration required, minimum of 6people and maximum of 20 people. Sign up at bit.ly/3IrwZdl or call 610-369-0496. $25 payable to instructor at start of class, includes all supplies.

Who was Rosa Parks?: (Ages 6-12) Feb. 16at 11a.m. In honor of Black History Month, we will be taking a look at Rosa Parks and how she helped fight for equality and change in her community. This program will focus on how the actions of one person can make tremendous change. Registration is required, sign up at bit.ly/3GoFRxW.

Friends of BCL Book Sale & Donation Acceptance Day: Feb. 18 from 9a.m. to 1p.m. in lower level of the library.

Crochet 101 & 102: (Adults 18+) Feb. 18at 11a.m. and 2p.m. Learn to crochet or review how to. Registration required. Maximum of 10 participants per class. Sign up at bit. ly/3QaKRKW.

Teen Movie Night: (Teens 13+) Feb. 23at 5:30p.m. Participants will get to enjoy the power of Spider-Man in this amazing movie featuring Miles Morales. Snacks will be provided. Participants are welcome to bring their own blankets, pillows, and comfy things to make their movie watching experience as cozy as can be! Registration is required, sign up online at: bit.ly/3ikjl1c

Closed: Feb. 20for President’s Day

EXETER COMMUNITY LIBRARY

Baby Lapsit story time: Tuesdays Feb. 7, 14& 21at 9:30a.m. in program room for children ages birth to walking. Free, no registration required.

Children’s story time: Wednesdays, Feb. 1, 8, 15& 22at 10a.m. for ages 2-5in program room. Free, no registration required. To go craft provided, while supplies last.

Letter Writing Pop-up-event: Feb. 1pick up a packet filled with materials to make Valentine Cards.

Adult Movie Matinee: Feb. 3 at 12:30p.m. screening “Gigi & Nate” Rated PG-13. Bring your own snacks.

Sundaes on a Saturday with Cherry on Top Ice Cream Truck: Feb. 4from 12to 1p.m.

Bring your child to the library: Feb. 4from 10a.m. to 2p.m. See website for more information.

Yoga for everyone: Feb. 7, 14, 21 & 28at 5:30p.m. yoga with Tula Yoga Center instructor in program room. Free and open to anyone age 10and older. Bring a mat and towel.

Fiber Arts Club: Wednesdays bring your knitting, stitching, crocheting, embroidery or whatever. Relax and work on your project and chat amongst friends in the library program room. Not a teaching event. Teacher will not be present. Register at exetercl@berks.lib.pa.us or call 610-406-9431.

Blind Date with a Book: Feb. 13 through Feb. 18. Choose a book based only on its description and take it home to keep. Limited supply.

Silent Book Club: Feb. 23 at Ridgewood Winery in Birdsboro for evening of reading, togetherness. Bring your current read while supporting local businesses.

CENTER AT SPRING STREET BOYERTOWN

Center for Active Older Adults 55 and over: place to gather for socializing and keeping active. To schedule a tour, make lunch reservations for a nutritious hot meal and to register for activities or classes, call Stacey Brennan at 610-3672313 ext.1.

Tuesdays: Knit and Crochet Group 1 p.m., Swim Time at the YMCA 1to 3 p.m., Mah-Jongg 10 a.m., Drumming up Fitness with Fran Wieckowski 10:45a.m., Workout Mix with Fran Wieckowski 10 a.m. and Fridays at 10:30 a.m.

Wednesdays: Sit and Get Fit with Joanne Giotti at 9a.m., Chair Dancing with Joanne Giotti at 10a.m., Strong and Fit with Robin Ward 10:30 a.m.

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

Feb. 1: Blood Pressure and Weight Check by Chestnut Knoll at 9:30 a.m., Golden Texas Hold Em at 1 p.m., Bean Bag Baseball Tournament with Center Staff 1p.m.

Feb. 2: Wall Walkers Scavenger Hunt at Bechtelsville Walmart at 9:30a.m., Reflective Moments with Christie Orr at 10a.m., Spring Street Songsters Choral Rehearsal 2to 3:30 p.m., Bingo at 6 p.m.

Feb. 3: Pool Individual Tournament 10 a.m., Group Family Puzzle Time at 10 a.m., Friday Bingo 1 p.m.

Feb. 6: Heart Garland Craft with Sue Oister at 9:30a.m. (registration required, space limited), A Matter of Balance Class with Berks Encore at 9:30a.m. (registration required), Gift Card Bingo sponsored by Keystone Villa of Douglasville at 1p.m. (registration required).

Feb. 7: Breakfast Club at Savilles Diner at 8:30a.m. (preregistration required), Verizon with Jash on Navigating your Cell Phone at 1p.m.

Feb. 8: History Revisited with Darius Puff on Pontiac’s Rebellon Part Two at 12:45p.m., Bridge at 1 p.m.

Feb. 9: Women’s Pool Tournament 10 a.m., Spring Street Songsters Choral Rehearsal in main room of center 2 to 3:30 p.m., Supper Club at Mamma Maria’s Restaurant & Pizzeria 5 p.m. (registration required).

Feb. 10: Pool Team Tournament 10 a.m., Friday Bingo at 1 p.m., Friday Nite Dance with music by Chasband 7 to 10 p.m.

Feb. 13: A Matter of Balance Class with Berks Encore at 9:30 a.m. (registration required), Coloring with a purpose with Julie Longacre 1p.m. and 5:30p.m. (registration required), evening Shuffleboard Tournament with snack, drinks and pizza at 4:30p.m. (registration required).

Feb. 14: Country Line Dancing with Robin Ward at 1p.m., entertainment by comedian ventriloquist Scott Wagstaff and Company at 1p.m., Book Club 1 p.m.

Feb. 15: Hearing Cleaning with Kevin Rowley at 10 a.m., Membership Meeting at 11a.m., musical entertainment by Ralph Noll at 1p.m., Golden Texas Hold Em at 1 p.m.

Feb. 16: Circle Time with Hershey Kiss the Therapy Dog 12:45to 1:15 p.m., Bingo Night at 6 p.m.