Calendar of events

Saturday, Dec. 19

Solstice with King Winter: Spend the longest night of the year at our Angora Fruit Farm, starting at 5:30 p.m. Hike the candlelit trail to meet King Winter at his winter hut and hear stories by the fire. Learn more about the science behind the Solstice under the winter skies. This event is free and is ideal for families with kids ages 3-12. Call 484509-2667to pre-register for this fun winter event! Please note that pre-registration is required. Dance: Ages 35and up, beginning at 7p.m. to 11 p.m. at Gilbertsville Fire Company, 1456East Philadelphia Avenue (Rt73). Admission is $12, includes dinner, door prizes, music by “Johnny K”. Cash bar. For information, contact Carol 610926-5479.

Sunday, Dec. 17

Flying Board Shoot event: The Monarch Fire Company at 50Pennsylvania Avenue, Monocacy, is having a flying board shoot starting at 12 Noon. Call 610-385-3310 for more information.

Saturday, Jan 2

Steak and shrimp night: The Monarch Fire Company at 50Pennsylvania Avenue, Monocacy, is having a steak and shrimp night. The dinner is from 5p.m. until 8p.m. Call 6103853310for more details.

Announcements

AA/NA Young People’s Meeting: AA/NA Young People’s Meeting is held from 7-8p.m., Saturday nights. 181West Main St. Kutztown, Pa. 19530. Contact information 267377-5598. Birdsboro Rotary: Birdsboro Rotary Club meets 6:30p.m. every Thursday at the Reading Country Club, 5311Perkiomen Ave, Reading. Pagoda Writers: The Pagoda Writers group gets together from 1 to 3 p.m. the first Saturday of every month on the second floor of the Pagoda, 98 Duryea Dr., Reading. Writers group: Mifflin Writers Group continues to meet the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month from 6:30-8p.m. Mifflin Writers Group is composed of writers of all genres and levels of experience. Come get writing! Most programs encourage pre-registration and take place downstairs at the Mifflin Community Library unless otherwise noted.

E-mail event listings to Rebecca Blanchard at <rblanchard@ berksmontnews.com>.