Community calendar

Jan. 22

“The History of the Bethany Children’s Home:” presented by archivist Jennifer Koch 10:30a.m. at Muhlenberg Community Library. Free to attend, donations to the archives welcome. Registration suggested, call 610-929-0589.

Jan. 22

Huge 25 Cent Sale and Indoor Flea Market: 8 to 11 a.m. at Calvary United Church of Christ, 1231Route 100, Barto. Clothing, shoes, books, toys, household and more.

Jan. 30

Trinity Church Community Cook-Off: 11:30 a.m. at Trinity Church of Boyertown, 250 Sweinhart Road, Boyertown. Eat for a donation or compete in four categories for $15. Kids Competition under age 14 for $10. Registration can be paid that day. Register to compete at www.trinityboyertown.org or email information@trinityboyertown.org. Those coming to eat sign up later.

Feb. 5

Sock Hop: 6p.m. at Kissinger’s Church, 715 Berkshire Blvd., Wyomissing. Music of the 50s and 60s; Dave Reinwald will perform. Poodle skirts are welcome, but not necessary. Some fun surprises. Bring a snack or beverage to share. This is NOT a couples only event; everyone is welcome. Snow date is Feb. 19.

Feb. 12

Sweetheart of a Bag Sale: 9 a.m. to 1p.m. at Exeter Community Library, 4569Prestwick Drive. Fill a bag $5. Books, puzzles, DVDs and CDs. Snow date Feb. 19.

WEEKLY EVENTS

Fit and Fabulous Wednesdays: 9 a.m. at Birdsboro Community Memorial Center. 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. Birdsboro Senior Group: meets the first and third Thursday of each month at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 5 Brooke Manor in Birdsboro. Doors open at 9 a.m. Anyone age 55 and older from the Birdsboro area welcome. Bingo on first Thursday and craft on third Thursday, both start at 9:30a.m. A home cooked meal is served at noon. Transportation is available if needed; call the church office at 610-582-8167to make arrangements.

BOYERTOWN COMMUNITY LIBRARY

Winter Bingo (Ages 3-12) Jan. 1-31: Find, read, do or eat these items to earn bingo! Pick up a sheet at the library or download and print from this link bit.ly/30RGijr.

Indoor StoryWalk at Boyertown Library: January book “Here Comes Jack Frost” by Kazuno Kohara will be set up in the children’s area. Pick up an activity kit at the desk to do at home.

Scrabble Club (Adults 18+): Thursdays 10a.m. to noon join in a game of Scrabble.

Anime Club (Adults 18+): Tuesdays 4:30p.m. watch Anime.

Storytime: in-person stories, songs, finger rhymes and fun. Call the library at 610-3690496and ask for Denise.

Baby & Me Storytime (Birth to 18 months): Jan. 25 at 10:30 a.m.

Toddler Fun Storytime (18 months to 3 years): Jan. 25 at 11:30 a.m.

Preschool Fun Storytime (3 years and up): Jan. 20 & 27 at 11 a.m.

Lego Challenge (Ages 8+): Jan. 19at 6p.m. Each session given a challenge to build. Free building time after.

Upcycle Saturday (Teens 13+): Jan. 22 at 11 a.m. Learn to make a reverse applique t-shirt, either by hand sewing or by using a sewing machine. White t-shirt provided but welcome to bring your own. Register at bit.ly/3qg61uM.

Stop Motion! (Ages 8+): Jan. 26at 6p.m. create stop motion movies. Learn how to storyboard.

EXETER COMMUNITY LIBRARY

Yoga for Everyone: Jan. 25 at 5:30p.m. Yoga with instructor from Tula Yoga Center in program room at library. Free and open to anyone age 10 and older. No registration necessary. Bring a mat and towel.

Baby Lapsits via Zoom: Jan. 25at 9:30a.m. Story time ideal for infants to 18months. Songs, stories, and educational fun. Email Laura Carson at lauracarson05@gmail.com by 5p.m. Monday for Zoom link.

Children’s Story Time via Zoom: Jan. 20 and 27 at 10 a.m. For kids of all ages. Miss Laura Kauffman will read a story. Craft available for curbside pickup following day. Email sxtchild@berks.lib.pa.us by 5p.m. on Wednesday for Zoom link.

Literatour Berks Event:

Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. International Holocaust Remembrance Day at Jewish Cultural Center, 1100 Berkshire Blvd, Suite 125, Wyomissing. Book discussion by Phillip Boehm, the English language translator for author Ulrich Alexander Boschwitz’s “The Passenger.” Held in cooperation with the Jewish Federation of Reading/Berks. Register at www.readingjewishcommunity.org/home/ literatour.

Free Craft Swap: Jan. 29 at 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Snow date Feb. 5. Crafters can reduce their stash and unload unused craft supplies, or pick up new supplies for free. Donate unwanted craft supplies Jan. 24 to 28. Stop by on Jan. 29 to pick out useful supplies. Free and open to all. Leftover supplies will be used for library programs or donated to The Art of Recycle.

CENTER AT SPRING STREET BOYERTOWN

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

Drumming up Fitness: Tuesdays at 10:45 a.m.

Zumba Gold: Wednesdays at 9 a.m.

Chair Dancing: Wednesdays at 10 a.m.

Strong and Fit: Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Yoga: Tuesdays at 6p.m. on Zoom; Fridays 9:15 a.m. at the Center

Chair Yoga: Wednesdays at 10:15a.m. on Zoom; Fridays 11:15a.m. at the Center

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

Shuffleboard Tournament: Jan. 21 at 10 a.m.

BINGO Sponsored by Premier Senior Placement: Jan. 21 at 1 p.m.

“Let’s Draw” with Karen Graham: Mondays beginning Jan. 24for 8weeks at 1p.m. Fee is $160 per person materials are provided.

Wii Bowling Tournament: Jan. 24 at 1 p.m.

Reflective Moments with Christie Orr: Jan. 27 at 10 a.m.

Blood Pressure and Weight Checks by Chestnut Knoll: Jan. 28 at 10 a.m.

BINGO Sponsored by Keystone Villa at Douglassville: Jan. 28 at 1 p.m.

Musical Entertainment by Nick Viscuso: Jan. 31 at 1 p.m.

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