Community calendar

Sept. 11

20th Anniversary of 9/11 Memorial Service: remembering the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001 and honoring first responders at a service at 2 p.m. at abundant life church, 400 W. Second St., Birdsboro. Sponsored by Birdsboro area churches. Bryan Koch will be guest speaker.

Sept. 11

Vegetable Soup To Go, Bake Sale and Basket Raffle: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., calvary U.c.c., 1231 route 100, Barto.

Sept. 11

Remember the Heroes: 4 p.m. a patriotic event honoring heroes and victims of 9/11 through song and stories at rosedale camp grove, laureldale. food, fellowship and ice cream after the program. freewill offering and donation.

Sept. 11 Community Rod & Gun Club of Bechtelsville Youth Shoot:

20 lane road, Bechtelsville. free event for ages 9 to 13, two classes of .22 lr - open Site rifles and Scoped rifles. registration at noon with first round at 1 p.m. Shells and targets provided. Youth must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for entire event. Prizes awarded. new memberships and renewal accepted. Kitchen open for lunch. www.facebook.com/ Bechtelsvillecrgc or https:// bechtelsvillerodgun.wordpress. com/

Sept. 12

Free Summer Concert by Crow Hill Bluegrass: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at hill church Picnic grove, 620 hill church road, Boyertown. food available at 3:30 p.m. Public invited. refreshments and concert rain or shine. free will offering will be accepted. 610-367-8114, http:// www.stjohnhillucc.org

Sept. 12

Grandparents Day Colebrookdale Railroad: train ride includes sing-alongs, arts and crafts, fun foods and drinks. historic carousel ride included in the ticket price. free portrait picture to take home. Kid friendly food and beverages available for purchase. all tickets are general admission. visit https://www.colebrookdalerailroad.com/excursions/grandparents-special-day/ for rates and tickets.

Sept. 12

Open Point Show: 9 a.m., good fellowship riding club, 724 Monocacy creek road, Birdsboro, www. goodfellowshipridingclub.com.

Sept. 16

Building a Better Boyertown VIP Oktoberfest Tasting Event: 5 to 8 p.m. at Brakeman’s café indoors and outside. live music, food and sample five beers, each paired by a german-themed appetizer. add dinner of bratwurst with caraway sauerkraut and pilsner düsseldorf mustard, served with german potato salad. Breweries include free Will Brewing company, J.J. ratigan Brewing company, Saucony creek Brewing company, Sly fox Brewing company, Stable 12 Brewing company, and Stickman Brews. tickets limited. Purchase by Sept. 9 at www.boyertownpa. org.

Sept. 16

In-person Alzheimer’s support group: 6:30 p.m. at chestnut

Knoll, 120 W. fifth St., Boyertown. learn what signs and symptoms to look for that may indicate a medical condition, like dehydration and heart disease, and how to follow up with treatment options. rSvPs and masks required; contact Julie at 610-473-8066 or jkrasley@ chestnutknoll.com.

Sept. 16

Parkinson’s Learn and Share with in-person group exercise: 2 p.m., chestnut Knoll, 120 W. fifth St., Boyertown. Presentation on reducing falls and Staying Safe at home followed by exercise class with eric Sartor from fox rehab, using targeted movements to optimize function, including range-of-motion, balance, and endurance. rSvP and mask required; contact Julie at 610-473-8066 or jkrasley@ chestnutknoll.com.

Sept. 17 & 18

Building a Better Boyertown 14th Annual Oktoberfest: 5 to 9 p.m. Sept. 17 and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 18, free family-friendly, german and fall-themed event that features beer ($5 for beer tent wristband), food, music, entertainment, children’s activities and craft vendors. visit www. boyertownpa.org.

Sept. 18

Oktoberfest Baking Contest: King arthur Baking company sponsors Building a Better Boyertown contest – adults bake black forest cake and youth bake a butter cake. all entries must use King arthur flour (present UPc and recipe at tasting). Baked goods accepted 11 to 11:45 a.m. Sept. 18. tasting and judging at noon followed by prizes. $10 for adults (15+) and $5 for youth (14 and under). entries due by Sept. 8. forms at www. boyertownpa.org and BaBB office on 3 e. Philadelphia ave.

Sept. 18

Joint Township Pull-In Movie on the Mountain Night: Join Upper frederick, Upper Salford and lower frederick twps. for a free showing of the movie “ice age: collision course” at Spring Mount Ski Slope, lower lot (Spring Mount & clemmers Mill roads, Schwenksville). car pull-in spaces limited to 125 cars. first come first served! gates open at 6 p.m., movie starts at dusk. free popcorn. rain date Sept. 25. Sponsored in part by victory Bank. call 610-754-6436 or visit www.upperfrederick.com for info.

Sept. 18

Fall Festival: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Mark’s lutheran church, 5 Brooke Manor, Birdsboro. Pig roast, chicken dinners, funnel cake, apple dumplings, cotton candy, soft pretzels and popcorn. Moon bounce, train ride, dunking booth and numerous games for children will line the church driveway. live music all afternoon. Bingo and silent auction baskets inside fellowship hall. new is a corn-hole tournament.

Sept. 18

Drive-Thru Chicken BBQ: 10 a.m. until sold out at geigertown fire company, 3433 hay creek road, robeson township. Dinner $12. to preorder and pay visit company’s facebook page or www.geigertownfireco.com. all proceeds benefit fire company.

Sept. 18

Chicken Barbecue Dinner: goodwill United Methodist church, 148 church road, elverson. Serving noon to 3 p.m. or until sold out. call 610-286-5875 for further information.

Sept. 18

Vision Screening: 9 a.m. free vision screening for ages 6 months to age 12 in side exeter library parking lot in lions club KidSight trailer. no health insurance needed. children must attend with a parent or guardian. no appointments. KidSight screens with Welsh allyn Spot camera which detects potential for nearsightedness, farsightedness, blurred vision, unequal refractive power, eye misalignment, and unequal pupil size. no eye drops are used. for more information, email sxtchild@ berks.lib.pa.us.

Sept. 19

Chicken BBQ: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Walgreens parking lot, Shillington. half chicken, potato, roll, applesauce, $10. apple dumplings will be available. tickets at Mifflin community library and www.eventbrite.com until Sept. 16. Walkups welcome as available. Sponsored by friends of Mifflin community library. 610777-3911

Sept. 19

History Talk with Bob Wood: author, teacher, artist, historian, and popular presenter, welcomes lovers of local history to a presentation about oil Mills at Studio B, 39a east Philadelphia ave., Boyertown, from 1 to 2 p.m. following cDc advice, masks are recommended.

Sept. 22

Chestnut Knoll’s 25th Birthday Bash: 6:30 p.m., chestnut Knoll

Personal care and Memory care, 120 W. fifth St., Boyertown. entertainment by Boyertown alumni ceremonial Band and refreshments. free concert held outdoors and open to the public. in case of inclement weather, and in an effort to continue to keep residents healthy and safe, the concert will be moved indoors for residents only. rSvP appreciated; call 610-473-8066 or email jkrasley@ chestnutknoll.com.

Sept. 25

Friends of the Exeter Community Library Accessory Sale: gently used purses, jewelry and scarves for sale 9a.m. to 1p.m. at the library, 4569Prestwick Drive.

Oct. 2

Friends of Mifflin Community Library Bus Trip: to grounds for Sculpture gardens in new Jersey, oct. 2. $50plus site admission. 9a.m. to 7p.m. register at the library, 6Philadelphia ave. in Shillington by Sept. 2. for more trip information, email friendsofmcl@ yahoo.com.

Birdsboro Community Memorial Center

Fit and Fabulous Wednesdays: 9a.m. exercise class for seniors to improve balance, strength, flexibility, and overall mobility while moving to music. taught by a licensed physical therapist with over 20years of experience. learn how to safely stretch to improve your range of motion, while also strengthening your body to improve mobility. chairs provided. exercises customized to fit ability. free for members, senior membership 65+ $30for 3 months, $60for 6months or 1year for $100.