COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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KUTZTOWN COMMUNITY LIBRARY

70 Bieber Alley 610-6835820 Dec. 30 Book Sale: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Every Monday in January (except Jan. 1) Preschool Story Time: 10 a.m. Kids ages 3-5 invited for stories and craft. Toddler Time Story Time: 11 a.m. Kids ages 0-3 invited for stories and songs. Pokémon League: 5to7 p.m. Trading Card Games to earn points for Promo Cards and Badges. Challenge other Pokémon Trading Card Game fans to matches. All ages and experience levels are welcome. No cost involved. Every Tuesday in January Block Party: 9:45a.m. A playtime with blocks for children ages 2-5. Tuesday, Jan. 16, 23, 30 Teen Tuesday: at 3 p.m. Geared toward ages 12 and up. No registration required. Every Wednesday in January Wiggly Wednesday: 10 a.m. Each week different activities for preschool and/ or toddlers. Every Thursday in January Toddler Story Time: 10 a.m. Kids ages 3 and under invited for stories and songs Preschool Story Time: 11 a.m. Kids ages 3-5 invited for stories and craft. Every Saturday in January Book Sale: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lego Construction Crew: 10 a.m. Kids ages 3-12 invited for creative Lego fun. Legos are provided.

AREA EVENTS Jan. 13

Fleetwood American Legion Jim “Pickle” Boyer Memorial Dedication: public invited to event honoring Jim “Pickle” Boyer. Dedication of memorial picture. The legion will be open to the public from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Food provided. Entertainment by Jam on Sound Productions. Sponsored by The Son’s of the American Legion.

Jan. 13

Winter Warmer Weekend: Jan. 13 and 14, from 12 to 5 p.m. at Pinnacle Ridge Win-

ery, 407 Old U.S. 22, Kutztown. Spend an afternoon in cozy Wine Loft, with soup and wine. Chef Tim from Trè Locally Sourced of Lehigh Valley, concocted his very own recipe for Moroccan lentil stew, using organic, locally-sourced lentils and other vegetables as well as a variety of warming spices. The soup will be paired with choice of 2016 Chambourcin (light-bodied, with aromas of cherry and smoke) or 2016 Quaff (semi-sweet, fruity). More info at 610756-4481, pinnacle_ridge_winery@yahoo.com or www. pinridge.com.

Jan. 14

Bucknell University’s Rooke Chapel Ringers Handbell Choir Concert: 3 p.m. at Salem Evangelical Congregational Church, 2150 Old Route 22, Lenhartsville. Free and open to the public.

Jan. 15

Pretzel City Bear Den meeting: local branch of Good Bears of the World, an international club devoted to putting teddy bears in the arms of the lonely and traumatized. 1 p.m. at 2649 Bernville Road, Reading. More information, call 610372-8945.

Jan. 18

Kutztown Area Garden Club meeting: at 7 p.m. at Kutztown Community Library, 70 Bieber Alley.

Jan. 18

Berks County Patriots meeting: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Leesport Farmer’s Market. John Horvat speaks about “Dangers of Cultural Revolution that is Destroying America we know and love.” Also Health Hazards of Smart Meters by Eldon Kibler.

Jan. 19

Family Movie Night: “Despicable Me 3” 6:30 p.m. at Kutztown Community Library, 70Bieber Alley. Bring the whole family!

Jan. 19

Annual Economic Forecast Breakfast: Annual Meeting of The Northeast Berks Chamber of Commerce held 7:30 a.m at Kutztown University, McFarland Student Union, Multipurpose Room MSU 218. Sponsored By Fleetwood Bank. Speaker is Ryotaro Tashiro, Economic & Public Outreach Associate, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. Register at http://northeastberkschamber.com/ or call 610-6838860.

Jan. 21

Cross-Country Skiing for Beginners: 1 to 3:30 p.m., Blue Marsh Lake Conference Center, 1268 Palisades Drive, Leesport. Learn all about Cross-Country Skiing. Not only is kicking and gliding on two skis an incredible aerobic challenge that works your running muscles, but it also builds your arm, back and core strength. Learn about the equipment involved, with demonstrations on techniques. Followed by practice or a hike if conditions not right for skiing. Skis not be provided for event. Rent skis from Buchman’s Ski Shop in Muhlenberg, 301 E. Bellevue Ave, Reading, 610-6785960. Pre-register by Jan. 15 to 610-374-2944 ext. 2611. Program presented by the Berks County Parks and Recreation. Co-sponsored with the U.S.A.C.E. Blue Marsh Lake. For more information, call 610-3742944, visit www.countyofberks.com/parks or find us on Facebook under Berks County Parks and Recreation.

Jan. 24

Know Your Symphony discussion It’s all Mozart Saturday: with the Reading Symphony Orchestra and pianist Boris Slutsky. Know Your Symphony, held 7:30 p.m. in the Highlands at Wyomissing, is a prelude to the concert. Discussion will be lead by Dr. Marie Aline Cadieux, professor of music at Kutztown University. She will look at several of Mozart’s works. Tickets $5. Event sponsored by Penn State Berks and the symphony’s League.