AREA EVENTS

Jan. 25

Spotted Lanternfly Public Meeting: Berks County Agricultural Station, Auditorium, 1238 County Welfare Road, Leesport, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. Updates on the biology and life cycle, control options, and what the public can do to help in the fight against this invasive insect. Seating is limited, register at https://extension.psu.edu/ spotted-lanternfly-publicmeeting.

Feb. 3

Ice Harvesting Demonstration: 2 p.m. at Dreibelbis Historic Farm, Rte. 143 Virginville (GPS Address 356 Hard Hill Rd. Hamburg, PA). Cutting blocks from the ice pond, loading the ice house and demonstration of antique tools used. Refreshments available. Free admission. Dress appropriately. 610-488-7896

Feb. 3

Winter Nature Photography: 1 to 3 p.m. at Blue Marsh Lake Conference Center, 1268 Palisades Dr., Leesport. Bring your DSLR or film camera and learn tips on how to shoot great winter-time photos outdoors. Slide presentation and cold weather tips and techniques. Then, professional photographer and instructor, Valerie Hoffman will lead us on an exploratory walk, capturing great moments in nature. Free program for all ages and Cocoa and warm treats available. Dress for the weather. Call 610-3742944, ext. 2611 to register by Jan. 29. Presented by the Berks County Parks and Recreation Department.

Feb. 9

Cabin Fever Family Game Night: 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, 1343 Long Lane Rd., Krumsville. Night of fun & fellowship for all ages. Light refreshments provided. 610-756-6210.

Feb. 11

Freshly made Faschnachts for sale: on Feb. 11 from 12 to 2 p.m. at Friedens UCC, 337 Main St., OIey. Only $4 per half dozen. For pre-orders call 610-987-3536.

Feb. 13

Book Discussion Group: 7 p.m. on “Calling Me Home” by Julie Kibler at Kutztown Community Library, 70 Bieber Alley, 610-6835820. Events calendar at kutztownlibrary.org.

Feb. 15

Kutztown Area Garden Club meeting: 7 p.m. at Kutztown Community Library, 70 Bieber Alley. 610683-5820

Feb. 17

10th Annual FriendFest Beer and Wine tasting event: held in Beltzner Hall on the Kutztown Fairgrounds. Featuring beer and wine tasting, live music, delicious food and various vendors, all proceeds going to help the Optimist Club of Kutztown’s children’s programs in local communities, as well as assisting Friend, Inc. end poverty and hunger in rural Northeastern Berks County. Tickets at Colasanti Printing, 305 West Main Street in Kutztown and at Mr. Food, 342 West Main Street in Kutztown, also on FriendFest.org. Tickets $25 in advance, $35 day of event. Designated Driver tickets $10. There are two sessions for the event, 3 to 6 p.m. and 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Feb. 17

Winter Frolic: 5 p.m. at Kempton Community Center, 83 Community Center Drive, Kempton. Dinner by CJ Hummels. Music by DJ Hotwheelz. Dancing, basket raffles. For tickets, call 610-721-7228 or email kschafer20@verizon.net. Event sponsored by Kempton Community Center Youth Baseball Program.