COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Dec. 20 Boyertown Lions Club Christmas dinner and party: at the Friendship Hook & Ladder Co., S. Reading Ave., Boyertown at 6:30 p.m. Santa Claus is coming, too.

Through Dec. 24

Gift Wrapping at Berkshire Mall to Benefit Safe Berks: through Dec. 24 all hours the Berkshire Mall is open. Safe Berks volunteers are available to wrap holiday gifts at the Berkshire Mall. The Safe Berks gift wrapping table is located near center court, next to the escalator, and across from Kay Jewelers. All donations will benefit Safe Berks, and our work serving survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Safe Berks is very grateful to all volunteers who are donating their time to make this fundraiser possible.

Dec. 27

Lunch with Chestnut Knoll: Join Chestnut Knoll At Home at Shorty’s Sunflower Café, 1494 N. Charlotte St., Pottstown, at 11:30 a.m. Complimentary lunch. Learn about senior care options, including home care and rehabilitation services, and more about our compassionate caregivers. Free and open to the public; however, seating is limited. RSVP by Dec. 26; call 610473-3328.

Dec. 28

Free Concert of Piano Music for Inspired Healing:

7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1749 S. Main Street, Bechtelsville. Concert by Boyertown-native Stacy Gery. Free and open to public.

Jan. 5

Pork & Sauerkraut Dinner: 3 to 6 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Douglassville. Pork, Sauerkraut, Mashed Potatoes, Apple Sauce and Dessert. Dine in or Take-Out. Also looking for volunteers to help prepare. Proceeds will benefit the February, 2019 Mission Trip to Puerto Rico. RECURRING Pottstown Area Garden Club meetings: first Fridays at St. James Lutheran Church, 1101 E. High St., Pottstown at 11:30 a.m. Open to anyone interested in all aspects of gardening, including horticulture, floral and landscape design, garden study and flower show schools. Summer meetings held at various locations. See us on Facebook. Gilbertsville Toastmasters: improve public speaking skills and confidence. Meetings first and third Tuesday 7 p.m. in classroom 205 at New Hanover United Methodist Church, 2211 Swamp Pike, Gilbertsville. Email Doug Maden at dougmaden@gmail.com or visit www.kstoastmaster.org. Bereavement Seminars: Mondays 7-9 p.m. at St. Catharine’s Parish Center, 2427 Perkiomen Ave. Mt. Penn 19606. 610-370-1174 Birdsboro Rotary Club: Thursdays at Stoppers, 6421 Perkiomen Ave. at 6:30 p.m.

Pagoda Writers: 1 to 3 p.m. first Saturday on second floor of Pagoda, 98 Duryea Drive, Reading.

THE CENTER AT SPRING STREET

200 West Spring St., Boyertown, a program of Boyertown Area MultiService, www.boyertownareamulti-service.org. Open to ages 55 and older. 610-367-2313 Fridays: Early Bird Breakfast 8 a.m.

Saturdays: Yoga 9 a.m. Saturdays: Move & Groove 10:15 a.m. Space is limited, call The Center to reserve spot.

Sundays: Pickleball at Boyertown Community Park 1 p.m.

Mondays: Pilates 6 p.m. Mondays: Yoga 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays: Pickleball at Boyertown Community Park 9 a.m.

2nd & 4th Thursdays: walking at Boyertown Community Park. Meet 9:30 a.m. at large pavilion.

Dec. 20: 1 to 2 p.m. music by pianist Stacy Gery Dec. 26: 9:15 a.m. start time, Pool Tournament

Dec. 27: 1 to 2 p.m. music by Jam Strait

BOYERTOWN LIBRARY Scrabble Club: Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Join other adults in a friendly game of Scrabble, no sign up necessary.

Adult Book Club: First Monday at 10:30 a.m.

Book Sale: Friends of the Boyertown Community Library hosts monthly Book Sales on third Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bearabilities: every second Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Hosted by Abilities in Motion at the Boyertown Community Library. A social and recreational opportunity for adults of all ages with disabilities and their caretakers. Interactive activities designed for all abilities will include, music, craft-making and sensory friendly seasonal events. Call library at 610-369-0496 to sign up. Crafting Club for Adults: ages 18 and older will meet every third Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Join other adults for a fun time of crafting. Meets monthly to make seasonal crafts. Call library at 610369-0496 to sign up.

Tech Help Tuesdays: Oneon-one instruction provided for Microsoft Office, Google, email, Internet use, social media, smart phones or tablets. Call library at 610369-0496 to schedule an appointment. Adult Painting Party: held twice a month, on second Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and third Thursday 11 a.m. Cost $20 includes all materials. Call library to sign up. MIFFLIN COMMUNITY LIBRARY

Most programs encourage pre-registration and take place downstairs at the Mifflin Community Library unless otherwise noted. Stitching Circle: Mondays 6:30-8 p.m., and Afternoon Stitching Circle meets Wednesdays 1-3 p.m. Bring own materials.

Mifflin Writers Group: 1st & 3rd Thursdays 6:30-8 p.m.

OLEY LIBRARY Preschool storytime: Fridays 10:30 a.m. While focus is preschool ages, lapsit infants or young homeschool children are welcome as well. We are not a “hush” library and encourage children to join us who may be new to organized events. Storytime is a great program for children preparing for preschool and kindergarten.

Movie night: new “Harry Potter” Book and movie club. Read the book, then come to library to watch movie on first Thursday of month 5-7 p.m. September is “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.”

Home School Hook Ups: 3rd Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. RSVP so we can plan for seating and supplies.

Dec. 22: STEAM Saturday Popsicle Stick Christmas Tree Ornaments 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

EXETER COMMUNITY LIBRARY

Jan. 2: Tortoise Open House 6 to 7 p.m. ages 4 and older. Get an up close visit & touch opportunity with Dan de Lion, our resident Russian Tortoise.

Jan. 2: Evening Readers Club (adult) 7 to 8 p.m. A discussion of One Thousand White Women by Jim Fergus, the story of May Dodd and a colorful assembly of pioneer women who, under the auspices of the U.S. government, travel to the western prairies in 1875 to intermarry among the Cheyenne Indians.

Jan. 8: Contemporary Movie Night (adult event) 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. watching “Christopher Robin.” A working-class family man, Christopher Robin, encounters his childhood friend Winnie-the-Pooh, who helps him to rediscover the joys of life. Rated PG, Run time: 1 hour, 44 min.

Jan. 9: STEAM Wednesday 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. ages 3 to 8. Interact with toys and explore creative problem solving and critical thinking through play. Each month

6:30 to 7:30 p.m. ages 3 to 8. Interact with toys and explore creative problem solving and critical thinking through play. Each month the toys will change and engage any or all of the following subjects: science, technology, engineering, arts, or math.

Jan. 12: Family Dance Party 10 to 10:30 a.m. Parent or caregiver with child ages 8 & under. Engage your body and mind with educational and toe-tapping songs. Singing, tap along to the beat with instruments, fun props like scarves, ribbons, or a parachute.

Jan. 15, 22 & 29: Baby Lapsits Storytime 9:30 to 10 a.m. infant to age 1 (prewalking). Meaningful oneon-one interaction between baby and caregiver. Lap songs, rhymes and simple stories.

Jan. 16, 23 & 30: Toddler Storytime 10 to 10:30 a.m. walking to ages 3. Stories, songs, finger plays, activities, and crafts.

Jan. 17, 24 & 31: Preschool Storytime 10 to 11 a.m. ages 3 to 5. Engaging books, songs and activities.

Jan. 23: Chit, Chat, Sit, & Knit 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. Bring your knitting project, sit and relax among friends. Registration recommended, 610-406-9431

Jan. 23: Coloring Night for Adults 6:30 to 8 p.m. Bring out your inner child with a night of coloring fun for adults. Ages 16 and up. Registration recommended, 610-406-9431.

Jan. 26: Crafternoons noon to 2 p.m. ages 4 and older enjoy DIY seasonal crafts. Jan. 28: Letter Writing Social (adult) 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Lost Art of Letter Writing continues. Creating envelopes from scratch. Learn how to craft beautiful handmade envelopes to add a personal touch to your letters. Call to register, 610406-9431.