Community Calendar
Submit events about 2 weeks in advance of desired publication date to lmitchell@berksmontnews.com. Jan. 17 Boyertown Lions Club dinner meeting: 6:30 p.m. at Friendship Hook& Ladder Co., S. Reading Ave., Boyertown. This is Trivia night led by Karl Stauffer.
Jan. 17
Berks County Patriots meeting: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Leesport Farmer’s Market. Jonathan Hanen, Regional Field Rep., Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR), non-profit, non-partisan 5013C, in Washington, D.C. presents Discussion: Illegal Immigration; Sanctuary Cities; Border Security. Also Paul Brooker, CPA, gives overview of Trump Tax Cuts.
Jan. 17 Parkinson’s Learn & Share: free seminars that provide informative discussions by local experts to help support the health and wellness of those living with Parkinson’s disease. The next seminar is Jan. 17 at 2 p.m. at Chestnut Knoll Personal Care and Memory Care, 120 W. 5th St., Boyertown. Seminars are held on the third Thursday of every other month. RSVPs appreciated; call 610-473-8066.
Jan. 18
Bus Trip to March for Life: Immaculate Conception Church is sponsoring a coach bus to Washington, D.C., for the March for Life. For information call or text Angela Peterson at 610858-9688.
Jan. 19
Julie Longacre Art Show: Chestnut Knoll Personal Care and Memory Care, Boyertown, Jan. 12 to 19 from 9 a.m. to 5 pm. Longacre is multitalented published writer, artist and photographer. Color with a Purpose Jan. 19 from 2-3:30 p.m. adult coloring session, $10 donation to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association; space limited, RSVP at 610-4738066.
Jan. 19
Dance: Ages 30 and up, 7 to 10:30 p.m. at Keystone Fire Co., 240 N. Walnut St., Boyertown. Admission charged, includes hot sandwich, door prizes, music by “Johnny K”. Cash bar. For information, contact Marge 570-9432393.
Jan. 19
Intro to Digital Photography Class: Getting to know your camera and what all of those buttons really do. Photography workshop presented by Berks Photographic Society 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 40 N. Noble St., Reading. Bring camera and camera manual. $70 donation. Register online at https:// www.pay.berkscamera.org/ product/intro-to-digitalphotography-class/
Jan. 19
Felting Basics Workshop: 10 a.m. to noon, Clay on Main, 313 Main St., Oley. Functional items such as hats and purses or shaped into whimsical sculptures. Gain new skills and work with your hands under the expert guidance of Sandra Britland. Admission charged. Jan. 20 Boyertown Lions Club Purse & Basket Bingo: 1to 4 p.m., Keystone Fire Company, N. Walnut St., Boyertown. Doors open 1 p.m. Play starts 2 p.m. Admission cost includes 20 games of bingo. Additional special games may be purchased. Door prizes. Refreshments will be sold. Tickets available at door or to pre-purchase, call Nancy at 610-367-7704. Walk-ins welcome.
Jan. 20
Concert by Simple Gifts: 6:30 p.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 5 Brooke Manor, Birdsboro. Refreshments will follow. The event is free. Simple Gifts is two women who play golf music such as Irish jigs and historical American reels on 12 instruments. Learn more emailing linda@simplegiftsmusic.com.
Jan. 21
Erasing & Cloning Using Photoshop: Photography workshop presented at Berks Photographic Society, 40 N. Noble St., Reading. 7:30 to 9 p.m. Free.
Jan. 21
New Hanover AARP meeting: 12:45 p.m. at the New Hanover Lutheran Church, Lutheran Road, Gilbertsville. Optional social time with a bring-your-own bag lunch (beverage and desserts provided) is at noon. Entertainment by Michael Kropp, singer and guitarist. Food drive in support of Boyertown Multi-Services; bring food donations to assist those in need. All those age 50 and older invited to attend.
Jan. 23
Bally Community Preschool Open House: 9to 11:30 a.m. Teachers will be available to meet potential new students. Everyone is welcome to visit. We have experienced, certified teachers, and offer music and Spanish instruction in a Christian environment. Accepting registrations for Winter Play & Learn class for 2 year olds. Also openings for current school year in 3 and 4 year old classes. Call 610-845-1600 or visit www.ballycommunitypreschool.org.
Jan. 26
Bread from Scratch Workshop with The Oley Baker: 10 a.m. to noon, Clay on Main, 313 Main St., Oley. Tom and Pam, also known as “the Oley Baker,” will share their knowledge about all things bread-related. Participants will learn about leavening, kneading and baking, including how to create your own sourdough starter, and how to harvest yeast from the air. Plan to sample some of their wares accompanied by butter and cheese from Valley Milkhouse. Admission charged.
Jan. 28
How to Evaluate Your Own Photographs Workshop: presented at Berks Photographic Society, 40 N. Noble St., Reading 7:30 to 9 p.m. Free.
Jan. 31
Lunch with Chestnut Knoll: 11:30 a.m. join a representative from Chestnut Knoll At Home Service for a complimentary lunch at Americana Diner at 682PA 100, Bechtelsville. Learn about senior care options, including home care and rehabilitation services. Event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited. RSVP by Jan. 30; call 610-4733328.
Feb. 23
Uncork & Unwind with Your Valentine: 7 to 10 p.m. at Boyertown Community Library, 24 N. Reading Ave., Boyertown. Must be 21 years or older. Tickets for sale at www.berkslibraries.org/ branch/boyertown.
Feb. 23
Bally Community Preschool Spaghetti Dinner: 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Bally Mennonite Church in the church fellowship hall. Spaghetti with sauce, assorted meat toppings, salad, garlic bread, and assorted homemade desserts. The cost is a donation. Take out is available. All welcome. Proceeds will provide funds for the Bally Community Preschool. 610845-1600, www.ballycommunitypreschool.org 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 Multi-Service, www.boyertownareamultiservice.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 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.
Jan. 25: 9:45 to 11:45 a.m. Shuffleboard Tournament Jan. 22: 6 to 8 p.m. “Coloring with a Purpose” with Julie Longacre
Jan. 17: 12:45 to 2 p.m. “History Revisited” by Darius Puff, a local Lenape historian.
Jan. 22: 1 to 2 p.m. Book Club. This month’s selection is “The Escape Artist” by Brad Meltzer.
Jan. 22: 6 to 9 p.m. BINGO Nite. Doors open at 4 p.m. with refreshments for sale. Jan. 23: 12:45 to 4 p.m. Hasenpfeffer Card Party Jan. 24: 12:45 to 4 p.m. Pinochle Card Party
Jan. 28: 1 to 2 p.m. Michael Kropp, Guitarist, Vocalist Jan. 30: 1 to 4 p.m. “Golden” Texas Hold ‘Em 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 610-3690496 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.
EXETER COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Jan. 22 & 29: Baby Lapsits Storytime 9:30 to 10 a.m. infant to age 1 (pre-walking). Meaningful one-on-one interaction between baby and caregiver. Lap songs, rhymes and simple stories.
Jan. 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