Community calendar
APRIL 16
Free Drive-Thru Community Meal: noon at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 611Swamp Creek Road, Bechtelsville. Follow the signs to the back of the church.
APRIL 16
Coming Out of Hibernation: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at E. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown. Building A Better Boyertown event celebrates spring with fun for all ages; food, vendors, games, crafts, children’s activities, Bears & Bees Bar.
APRIL 16
Chicken BBQ Drive Thru Pickup: 10 a.m. until sold out at Geigertown Fire Company , 3433 Hay Creek Road, Robeson Township . Dinner $12. To preorder and pay for your meals, visit Geigertown Fire Company’s Facebook page or www.geigertownfireco. com . All proceeds benefit the fire company.
APRIL 16
Caernarvon Township Easter Egg Hunt: 10 a.m. at Friendship Park, 3287 N. St., Morgantown. Ages 0 to 12. Event is free. Held rain or shine. Bring own bag.
APRIL 21
Parkinson’s Learn and Share — Exercise guidelines: Chestnut Knoll and FOX Rehabilitation offer monthly discussions and group exercises for those with Parkinson’s disease. Join in person at 2 p.m. Learn more about current exercise guidelines and how to apply these to your workout. After seminar, join group exercise program. RSVP to Julie or Hallie at 610-473-8066 or jkrasley@ chestnutknoll.com.
APRIL 21
Alzheimer’s support group discusses positive communication techniques: 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Chestnut Knoll, 120W. Fifth St., in Boyertown. RSVP to Julie or Hallie at 610-473-8066 or JKrasley@chestnutknoll.com.
April 22 and 23 Attic Treasures Indoor Flea Market: 200 Indian Spring Road, Boyertown, April 22from 8a.m. to 1 p.m. and April 23 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
APRIL 28
Silent Book Club: 6:30 p.m. at Ridgewood Winery, 2039Philadelphia Ave., Birdsboro. A global community of readers and introverts with 300chapters around the world led by local volunteers, SBC members gather in person and online to read together in quiet camaraderie. Bring your own non-alcoholic drinks or snacks, as well as your current read. We’ll bring extras. Must be 21or older to purchase wine. Register at exetercl@berks.lib.pa.us or call 610-406-9431.
APRIL 30
Flea Market, Bake Sale and Basket Raffle: 8 to 11 a.m., Calvary United Church of Christ, 1231Route 100, Barto. Outdoor vendor space is available. Visit https://www.calvaryuccbarto. com/ to register.
APRIL 30
Dramatic presentation of With All My Heart, Corrie Ten Boom by Act 1 Productions and starring Debi Irene Wahl: 6 p.m. at Kissinger’s Church, 715 Berkshire Blvd, Wyomissing. Refreshments after. Donation to attend. 610372-5606
MAY 1
Dave Reinwald and The Rocky Mountain Band concert of John Denver Music and the Oldies: 4p.m. at Kissinger’s Church, 715 Berkshire Blvd, Wyomissing. Benefits Take Heart Counseling & Equine Assisted Therapy. Refreshments for sale. Donation to attend.
MAY 14
Lions Club of Boyertown Kauffman’s Chicken BBQ: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. drive-thru pickup at Ehst Custom Kitchens, 830 Sweinhart Road, Boyertown. All presold dinners guaranteed until 2 p.m. $13 per bake includes half BBQ chicken, baked potato, baked beans, apple sauce, roll, butter. All profits are donated to Boyertown community and charities. For tickets, call Nancy, 484-269-7138 or nancylweller@ yahoo.com.
MAY 15
Designer Bag Bingo Fundraiser for Special Olympics PA: Doors open at noon, Bingo starts at 1 p.m. at the Reading Liederkranz, 143 Spook Lane, Reading, outside under pavilions, rain or shine. To purchase tickets, call Don at 484-345-0546.
MAY 21
Annual Hill Church Ham Supper: Drive-thru take out 2 to 6 p.m. or until sold out. St. JohnHill UCC, 620 Hill Church Road, Boyertown. Take out only. Tickets sold via pre-order until May 7 or until sold out, call 610-367-8114. Limited walk-up tickets available day of supper (unless sold out). All tickets $12.50 (via credit card $13). Ham, potato filling, gravy, Hill Church Butter Beans, corn, green beans, applesauce, pepper cabbage, roll and butter, ice cream. www.stjohnhillucc.org
BOYERTOWN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Spring Bingo (Kids ages 3-12): April 1-30, 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/3KJWiW8.
Storytime at Boyertown Community Library: Join Ms. Denise at the library for a weekly storytime. Registration required at bit.ly/3gR3GlD. Baby & Toddler (Birth to 3years) Fridays 10 a.m. and Preschool (3 to 5 years) Fridays 10:30 a.m.
Anime Club (Adults 18+): Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. watch Anime.
StoryWalk at Boyertown Park (All ages): Wednesdays in April, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., weather permitting. “Snow Rabbit, Spring Rabbit” by Il Sung Na. Pick up activity kit at library, ask at desk or call 610-369-0496 for curbside pickup.
Scrabble Club (Adults 18+): Thursdays 10 a.m. to noon join in a game of Scrabble.
Friends of BCL Book Sale & Donation Acceptance Day: April 16, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Books for all ages for sale. Lower level of the library.
Keystone Trees & Their Connections (Adults 18+): April 19 at 6:30 p.m. In collaboration with the Longwood Garden Community Read, Master Gardener Mary Ellen Mahan discusses best trees for birds, ecosystem and your yard. Drawing for ticket to Longwood Gardens (up to 12 winners) and a garden prize bag (2 winners). Registration at bit. ly/3CxFlLH.
Stop Motion! (Kids 10+): April 20& May 18at 6p.m. Create stop motion movies. Learn how to storyboard. No registration required.
Friday Night Lock-in: Dragon Eggs & Dragon Training (Teens 13+): April 22 at 6 p.m. after hours program at library. Make Dragon Eggs while watching “How to Train Your Dragon.” Registration at bit.ly/3CE2yfk.
Tabletop Games (Kids age 10+): April 27 & May 25 at 6 p.m. Come and play tabletop games with Jason from Deal Me In Games. Registration at bit.ly/3KUeIDH.
EXETER COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Baby Lapsits via Zoom: April 19, 26at 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. April 18 for the Zoom link and by 5 p.m. April 25 for the Zoom link.
Yoga for Everyone at the Library: April 19, 26 at 5:30 p.m. join Tula Yoga Center instructor for yoga in program room. Free and open to anyone 10 and older. No registration needed. Bring a mat and towel.
Children’s Story Time via Zoom: April 21, 28 at 10 a.m. Story time for kids of all ages.
Related craft for curbside pickup following day. Email Laura Kauffman at sxtchild@berks.lib.pa.us by 5 p.m. on April 20 for the Zoom link and by 5 p.m. on April 27 for the Zoom link.
Dumbledore Trivia Game: For new film release “Fantastic Beasts — The Secrets of Dumbledore,” children and teens invited to play library’s Dumbledore Trivia Game anytime April 11to 16. Trivia sheets in Young Adult Section. 2nd through 12th graders eligible. Place completed trivia sheet in traveling trunk for a chance to win prizes. One sheet per person. Winners chosen at random.
Keep Calm & Carry Yarn!: April 16 from 10 a.m. to noon. Bring your knitting, stitching, crocheting, embroidery, or whatever fiber art to relax, work on your project, and chat in program room. All skill levels welcome. NOT a teaching event. No teacher will be present. Register at exetercl@berks.lib. pa.us or call 610-406-9431.
Evening Readers Book Club: April 20 at 6:30 p.m. reading “Yellow Wife” by Sadeqa Johnson. No registration necessary.
Author Visit: April 24 from 4 to 5 p.m. family program by co-author Melissa Stoller on her newly released picture book, “Planting Friendship — Peace, Salaam, Shalom” currently featured on Exeter Community Library StoryWalk. (Story sponsored by John, Mandy, Kara and Kean Miller.) Book for sale and book signing. Door prizes. Take home craft for children. Free, open to public. Held in cooperation with the Jewish Federation of Reading/Berks. If inclement weather, held indoors. Register at www. ReadingJewishCommunity.org/ home/literatour.
A New Twist on an Old Favorite: April 25 at 6:30 p.m. Butterhead Kitchen demonstrates how to make soft pretzels and nacho cheese dip — all vegan. Samples included. Registration limited. Fun for whole family ages 10 and up. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Register at exetercl@berks.lib. pa.us or call 610-406-9431.
CENTER AT SPRING STREET BOYERTOWN
To register for activities or classes: call 610-367-2313 ext.1.
Tuesdays: Drumming up Fitness 10:45 a.m.
Wednesdays: Sit and Get Fit 9 a.m., Chair Dancing 10 a.m., MahJongg 10:30 a.m., Strong and Fit 10:30 a.m.
Yoga: Tuesdays 6 p.m. on Zoom; Fridays 9:15 a.m. at Center.
Chair Yoga: Wednesdays 10:15 a.m. on Zoom; Fridays 11:15 a.m. at Center.
Closed for Good Friday: April 15
Bingo .50 cent cards: April 18 at 1 p.m.
Education presentation with Dr. Carr on Summer Protocol: April 19 at 1 p.m.
Hearing Aid Cleaning: April 20 at 10 a.m.
Membership Meeting: April 20 at 11 a.m.
Music by Moyer’s One Man Orchestra: April 20 at 1 p.m.
Golden Texas Hold Em: April 20 at 1 p.m.
Walking Bingo at Boyertown Community Park: April 21 at 9:30 a.m.
Reflective Moments with Christie Orr: April 21 at 10 a.m.
Blood Pressure and Weight Checks: April 22 at 10 a.m.
Grocery Bingo: April 22 at 1 p.m.
Music by Glenn Faul: April 25 at 1 p.m.
Gambling and Games education presentation by Council on Chemical Abuse: April 26 at 1 p.m.
Bingo: April 29 at 1 p.m.
Submit event listings to lmitchell@ berksmontnews. com about 2 weeks in advance.