Community calendar
APRIL 21
Spring Open House at Keystone Villa at Fleetwood: noon to 3 p.m., with tours on the hour of winner of two outstanding awards in 2022, Caring Star awarded by Caring.com for service excellence and Best of Senior Living by A Place for Mom. Masks needed while indoors. Reservations required by April 19. Call Kendra or Danielle at 484-6378200.
APRIL 23
Church Yard Sale: 8a.m. to noon, rain or shine, at Salem-Berne United Methodist Church 292Salem Church Road, Hamburg. All are welcome, something for everyone.
APRIL 23
AYCE Homemade Turkey Pot-Pie Dinner: 3:30to 6:30p.m. at Kutztown Grange Hall, Kemp Street and James Alley. Adults $11, children 4-12$5.50, children 3and under free. Also takeouts and quarts available.
APRIL 23
Crafter’s Corner Annual Spring Craft Event: 10a.m. to 2p.m. at GRQ Used Furniture on Route 222, Fleetwood. Over 45local vendors. Food by UpDog Hot Dogs, Rebel Hive Meadery, Appetite Satisfaction and Doughboys Kitchen. Inside main building GRQ offers 20% off all items marked JMA or GRQ (does not include items already reduced or discounted). Raffle baskets with proceeds donated to Ronald McDonald House. Spring Event sponsored by GRQ Used Furniture and Summer Rust, a new and quickly growing space for vendors to sell their one of a kind pieces. For updates, visit GRQ Used Furniture’s Facebook page.
APRIL 24
Pioneer Grange, Topton: order deadline for Italian Hoagie Sale is April 24. $5each. Pickup May 2at the Grange hall from 3to 5p.m. Call orders to Tammy at 610-463-7213.
APRIL 24
Legendary Baseball Hall of Famer: 1to 3p.m. at Kutztown Historical Society. Program on the life and times of legendary baseball Hall of Famer Christy Mathewson, who played with greats like Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb. He grew up in Lewisburg area and attended Bucknell University. Free admission.
APRIL 26
Veteran’s assistance programs: 10 a.m. to 2:30p.m. at New Tripoli office of Rep. Gary Day (R-Berks/Leigh) of 187th District. Veterans and/or dependents may call 610-760-7082to meet with American Legion service officer Eric Medei to discuss veteran’s benefits and services, including assistance with compensation, pension, death benefits, education and health care. Do not need to be Legion member to receive services. Department of Military Veterans Affairs offers a Pennsylvania Veterans Registry to more easily connect veterans with the agency, plus get weekly DMVA Digest. Sing up for registry at www.DMVA.pa.gov.
APRIL 30
Earth Day Spring Cleanup: at Kaercher Creek Park, Hamburg, rain date April 30. Arrive by 8:30a.m. to signed-in, coffee and bottled water for volunteers. Work 9a.m. to noon. Free lunch for all volunteers. Dress for the weather, including proper footwear and work gloves. Pick up downed wood and litter, pull or snipping back invasive plants, rake, edge and clear walking path. Youth under age 18must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Gate to the park side open by 8a.m. Staging area at pavilion. To participate, message FriendsofKaercherCreek on Facebook.
MAY 1
Leesport Area Historical Society Museum Open House: 1to 4p.m., 128 Main St., Leesport. Quilting and history enthusiast, Judy Bauer, presents her 200-year-old handmade signature quilt from Maidencreek Quaker Meeting House. Signatures include family names such as Parvin, Lee and Lightfoot. Q&A and story of her incredible find. Visit 1858Schoolhouse, which served community until 1961, features 1940s and 50s classroom and artifacts, including 1750s Quaker marriage certificate. MAY 15
Designer Bag Bingo Fundraiser for Special Olympics PA: Doors open at noon, Bingo starts at 1p.m. at the Reading Liederkranz, 143Spook Lane, Reading, outside under pavilions, rain or shine. To purchase tickets, call Don at 484-345-0546.
MAY 19
Veterans Expo: 11a.m. to 2p.m. at Alvernia University’s The PLEX. Hosted by Sen. Judy Schwank, the event includes over 25informational booths and a keynote address from Pennsylvania Deputy Adjutant General of Veteran Affairs Brigadier General Maureen Weigl. Complimentary lunch provided at the event with registration. Register at senatorschwank.com/vetexpo or call 610-929-2151.
KUTZTOWN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Author Chat with Shirin Shamsi: April 21 at 6 p.m. via Zoom. The author of Planting Friendship will read from her book, teach participants about Islam and answer questions. Register on the events calendar at Kutztownlibrary.org.
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy with St. Luke’s Physical Therapy: April 21 at 6p.m. at library. Physical therapists review pelvic floor therapy and balance. Call 610-683-5820with questions.
Countryside Plant Sale: April 23from 9a.m. to 5p.m. at Countryside Greenhouse, 439Krause Road, Fleetwood. A percentage of the proceeds supports the library. Kids can plant seeds and local children’s author Lisa Schnell will be reading from her books.
HAWK MOUNTAIN SANCTUARY
Youth Art Exhibit: April 22to May 22, 9a.m. to 5p.m. Free. The winners from the Youth Art Month Contest will be on display to celebrate Earth Day and the spring season.
Earth Day RaptorThon!: April 22, 10 a.m. to 4p.m. Celebrate Earth Day by joining Dr. Laurie Goodrich and the Spring 2022Trainees to look for returning raptor migrants and fundraise for raptor monitoring at Hawk Mountain. Trail fee for non-members.
Guided Birding Walk with the President: April 23, 7:30to 9:30 a.m. guided walk in search of spring songbird migrants and other wildlife led by President Sean Grace, who is an expert on identifying birds via sight and sound. Registration required. $10, $5 for members.
Black Vultures — Salute to Scavengers: April 23, 2to 3p.m. Free. Learn about the importance of black vultures, Hawk Mountain’s black vulture research.
Vultures of the World book signing with Dr. Keith Blindstein: April 23, 3 to 4p.m. Meet vulture expert, Dr. Keith Blindstein, and get signed copy of his new book which provides an engaging look at the underappreciated vultures and condors. Books available for purchase.
“Nature’s Clean Up Crew” screening: April 23, 4to 5p.m. Continue Hawk Mountain’s Salute to Scavengers with the new documentary film, “Nature’s Clean Up Crew,” which examines the busy lives of scavengers as they recycle the mountains of waste our consumer society creates. Registration required. $7, $5for members.
Yoga on the Mountain: April 24, 9 to 10a.m. Taught by local yoga studio YOGA-B-YOGA at the scenic Acopian Center. Registration required. $20.
Berry Basket Workshop: April 29, 9 a.m. to 5p.m. Taught by Adirondack
Basketry’s Linda Scherz. Learn how to make a berry purse or basket. Registration required by April 15. $160
National Go Birding Day Walk:
April 30, 8to 10a.m. Guided birding walk by Hawk Mountain experts and friends. Visit the Native Plant Garden to meet a naturalist and learn how you can update your home garden with natives. This event is ADA accessible. Registration required. Trail fee for non-members.
Brandywine Ministerium Churches Celebration of Ministries: April 30, 10a.m. to 2p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Mertztown. See what the Brandywine Ministerium Churches are doing. Tying knots on quilts, feeding the hungry, crocheting, knitting, VBS preview, coloring pages, crafts. Also craft vendors, music, food, Bible study, bake sale, succulent planting and fellowship. All proceeds donated to Friend, Inc. Kutztown. Schedule of Events 10 a.m. to 1p.m. Kids’ Crafts, 10to 11:30 a.m. Prayer in Sanctuary, 11a.m. Bible Study, 12to 1p.m. music by Mike & Linda Hertzog.
HUFF’S UNION CHURCH
— 540 CONRAD ROAD ALBURTIS
April 30: oyster pie sale pick-up between 9a.m. and noon in the lower level of the chapel. Cost is $7.50. Orders are due by April 17. Order by calling the church office at 610-845-2626.