Community calendar

Nov. 11

Veterans Day at The General Carl Spaatz USAAF Museum: $5admissions discount to all veterans and active-duty military personnel with ID. Interactive exhibits guide visitors through pre-flight briefings, gear and equipment, B-17 bombing mission. Interactive tours require reservations and advance ticket purchases.

Nov. 11 & 13

Fall Book Sale: Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Used book sale fundraiser at Muhlenberg Community Library.Saturday $5bag sale.

Nov. 12

A Tribute to Veterans: 7 p.m. at Kissinger’s Church, 715 Berkshire Blvd., Wyomissing. Patriotic event honoring veterans through song and stories. Food and fellowship afterwards. Freewill offering. Sponsored by PatriotsNPraise.

Nov. 13

Christmas Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1035 Old River Road, Birdsboro. Crafts, Chinese Auction, White Elephant sale,food, homemade soups and cookies for sale.

Nov. 13

Craft and Vendor Show: 9 a.m. to 2p.m. at Keystone Villa at Douglassville, 1180 Ben Franklin Highway E.610-385-5000

Nov. 13

Hosting for the Holidays: 11 a.m. to 1p.m. Enjoy recipes, etiquette tips, holiday activities and food at Muhlenberg Community Library. Geared to adults, 18 plus. Free. No registration.

Nov. 13

White Elephant Sale: 9 a.m. to noon at St. Andrew United Methodist

Church at 611Swamp Creek Road, Bechtelsville, in fellowship hall. Enter through back of church. Wear masks.

Nov. 15

Anniversary Shindig: 9 a.m. to 7p.m. Exeter Community Library celebrates 15years in its current building. Prizes, raffles, Kristin’s Peace of Cake, The Cherry on Top. Talk with Friends of the program room.

Nov. 16

NellieWalter, Psychic Medium Gallery Fundraiser: 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Muhlenberg Recreation Building, 3025 River Road, Reading. Event benefits Muhlenberg Community Library. $25 per person. Purchase tickets at the library, 610-929-0589. Face coverings required.

Nov. 18

Parkinson’s Learn and Share: Chestnut Knoll Personal Care and Memory Care and FOX Rehabilitation discussion and group exercise. In person 2 p.m. at 120 W. Fifth St., Boyertown.RSVP and masks required; call Julie at 610473-8066or jkrasley@chestnutknoll.com.

Nov. 18

Alzheimer’s support group Resources for Caregivers: 6:30-8 p.m., Chestnut Knoll, 120W. Fifth St., Boyertown. Discussion on home-care services, short- and long-term care options, and The Margaret B. Moeller Fund, which can help pay for in-home and respite care. RSVPs and masks required; call Julie at 610-4738066 orjkrasley@chestnutknoll. com.

Nov. 20

Free Drive-Thru Community Meal: noon at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 611Swamp

Creek Road, Bechtelsville. Enter through back of church. Wear masks.

Dec. 3 to 9

15thAnnual Festival of Trees: community sponsored themed decorated Christmas trees raffle, plus wreaths and gift baskets. Held virtually Dec. 3to Dec. 9. Benefits programs at Boyertown Area Multi-Service. Questions call Melanie Wolf at 610-367-6957 or email mwolf@boyertownareamulti-service.org.

Dec. 4

Free Community Giveaway: noon to 1p.m., Calvary UCC, 1231 Route 100, Barto.Coats, books, lunch to go and more. All are welcome.

Dec. 5

39th Annual Daniel Boone Optimist Club Holiday Craft Show: 9a.m. to 5p.m. at Coventry Mall, 351West Schuylkill Road, Pottstown (new location). Quality handcrafted items. Over 120crafters. Free admission. Free parking. Refreshments. Raffle. Follow on Facebook. More information at www.danielbooneoptimist.com or email DBCraftShow@gmail.com or call Lydia at 610-639-1439.

BOYERTOWN COMMUNITY LIBRARY

Turkey Bingo (ages 3-12) Nov. 1-30: find, read, do or eat these items to earn bingo. Pick up a sheet at library or download and print from link, bit.ly/2Y3U0yw.

Disguise a Turkey (Kids) Nov. 1-30: Pick up a paper turkey to take home and disguise however you like. Once finished, bring turkey back to library to display.

Indoor StoryWalk at Boyertown Library: November book “Run, Turkey, Run” by Diane Mayr will be set up in children’s area. Pick up an activity kit at desk.

Virtual Storytime: stories, songs, finger rhymes at BCL Virtual Storytime Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/bclvirtualstorytime. Baby & Me Storytime (Birth to 18 months) Nov. 16 at 10:30a.m.; Toddler Fun Storytime (18 months to 3 years) Nov. 16at 11:30a.m.; Preschool Fun Storytime (3years and up) Nov. 11, 18 at 11a.m.

Anime Club (Adults 18+): Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m., Join others and watch Anime.

Scrabble Club (Adults 18+): Thursdays 10 a.m. to noon.

Doodle Days with Maggie (Geared toward ages 5+): Nov. 17at 6p.m., Therapy Dog Team Karen & Maggie will read “Doodle Days with Maggie.”

Friends of BCL Book Sale & Donation Acceptance Day: Nov. 20, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. lower level of the library.

Closed: Nov. 25 for Thanksgiving.

DIY Gifts (Tweens & Teens, 13+): Nov. 26, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stop by library to make gifts for the holidays.

EXETER COMMUNITY LIBRARY

Baby Lapsits via Zoom: Nov. 16, 30, at 9:30a.m. Story time for infants to 18months. Songs, stories, and educational fun. Email Laura Carson at lauracarson05@ gmail.com by 5 p.m. Monday for Zoom link.

Yoga for Everyone at the Library: Nov. 16, 23, 30, at 5:30 p.m. in program room. Free and open to anyone age 10 and older. No registration needed. Bring mat and towel.

Children’s Story Time via Zoom: Nov. 11, 18, 10 a.m. for kids of all ages. Curbside pickup craft following day. Email Laura Kauffman atsxtchild@berks.lib.pa.us by 5 p.m. Wednesday for Zoom link. Cheers to Boilo: Nov. 15, 6 to 8 p.m. Amy Dougherty will teach the history behind the tradition of Boilo — a throat-soothing, influenza-defeating, mulled beverage. Plus, recipes and tips on how to create Boilo. Small sample to taste. Must be 21 or older. Register by Nov. 13 at exetercl@berks.lib.pa.usor call 610-406-9431. Limited to 40 attendees.

Spirit Week: Nov. 29 — Dec. 4 at Chick-fil-A, 4675Perkiomen Ave., Reading. Dine in or drivethru mention Exeter Community Library and library receives a portion of the proceeds from your meal.

CENTER AT SPRING STREET BOYERTOWN

To register for activities or classes: call 610-367-2313ext.1.

Blood Pressure and Weight Checks by Chestnut Knoll: Nov. 19 at 10 a.m.

Golden Texas Hold Em: Nov. 17at 1 p.m.

Team Pool Tournament: Nov. 12 at 10 a.m.

BINGO Sponsored by Keystone Villa at Douglassville: Nov. 12 at 1 p.m.

Practical Self Defense with Kevin Kane: Nov. 12 at 1 p.m.

Parking Lot BINGO: Nov. 15 at 2 p.m.

Men’s Pool Tournament: Nov. 16 at 10 a.m.

Hearing Aid Cleaning: Nov. 17 at 10 a.m.

Entertainment by Nick Viscuso: Nov. 17 at 1 p.m.

Shuffleboard Tournament: Nov. 19 at 10 a.m.

Entertainment by The Messengers: Nov. 19 at 1 p.m.

Reflective Moments with Christie Orr: Nov. 22 at 10 a.m.

Entertainment by Lorri Woodward and James Hummel: Nov. 22 at 1 p.m.

Book Club: Nov. 23at 1:30 p.m.

Nov. 29 & 30: Center closed and serving Grab and Go Lunches only to prepare for Festival of Trees.

Drumming up Fitness with Fran Wieckowski: Tuesdays at 10:45 a.m.

Knit and Crochet Club: Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m.

Zumba Gold with Joanne Giotti: Wednesdays at 9 a.m.

Chair Dancing with Joanne Giotti: Wednesdays at 10 a.m.

Strong and Fit with Robin Ward: Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Yoga: Tuesdays at 6 p.m. on Zoom; Thursdays and Fridays at 9:15 a.m. at theCenter.

Chair Yoga: Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m. on Zoom and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. at theCenter.

Pool Billiards and Shuffleboard: every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursdays 9 to 11 a.m.

BIRDSBORO COMMUNITY MEMBORIAL CENTER

Fit and Fabulous Wednesdays: 9 a.m. exercise class for seniors to improve balance, strength, flexibility, and overall mobility while moving to music. Taught by a licensed physical therapist. Chairs provided. Exercises customized to fit ability. Free for members.

Submit event listings to lmitchell@ berksmontnews. com about 2 weeks in advance.