Community calendar

APRIL 13 Free Transition Expo for Students with Disabilities:

3:30 to 7:30p.m. at BCIU Main Office Building, 1111 Commons Blvd., Reading. Hosted by Berks County Transition Coordinating Council in partnership with Berks County Intermediate Unit. Vendors, youthfocused space, parent networking opportunities, Bocce demonstration by local Unified Sports teams and SPUDS food truck. Sessions on Wills and Trusts, Waiver Funding, Postsecondary Education and Disability Services, and Special Needs Financial Planning. For more information, contact Colleen Rios, Educational Consultant, at 610987-8557. Free and open to the public.

APRIL 15 Building a Better Boyertown Coming Out of Hibernation event:

10 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain date April 16, East Philadelphia Avenue in downtown Boyertown. Games, crafts and activities, local artisan goods for sale and food trucks. Children’s kit making station. In Colebrookdale rail yard, pop-up Bears and Bees bar for ages 21 and older, featuring cocktails, wine and mead from Rebel Hive Meadery and Stonekeep Meadery. Free to attend, some activities may incur a fee. www.buildingabetterboyertown. org/hibernation

Free community meal: noon at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 611 Swamp Creek Road, Bechtelsville, in Fellowship Hall. Follow the signs to the back of the church. Take out will still be available.

APRIL 20

Chestnut Knoll and FOX Rehabilitation Parkinson’s Learn and Share — Painting and Parkinson’s: 2 p.m. at Chestnut Knoll, 120 W. Fifth St., Boyertown, or online. Aesthetic hobbies, like painting, can be relaxing and purposeful to someone with Parkinson’s disease. Learn about the benefits of painting, including how brush strokes strengthen fine motor skills, and view some before and after artwork presented by a man who is an artist living with

Parkinson’s. After seminar, join a group exercise program featuring targeted movements to optimize your functions. To RSVP, contact Julie at 610-473-8066 or jkrasley@chestnutknoll.com.

The Center at Spring Street Annual Health & Wellness Fair: 10 a.m. to noon at 200 West Spring St., Boyertown. Designed to provide information to individuals age 55 and older regarding programs and services on wellness, health and beauty, home care, free testing and screening and more. A variety of senior resources, independent living, local agencies, organizations, and businesses will provide displays and information. Free giveaways and door prizes. Free and open to the public. 610-3672313 ext.1

Berks County Genealogical Society meeting:

Doors open at 6 p.m., free program begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Society’s library on the 4th floor of the Goggle Works Arts Center, 2nd and Washington Streets, Reading. Laurel Miller, founding Society member and retired librarian, will speak on the “Pit Falls of PA German Genealogical Research.” Public is welcomed.

Alzheimer’s support group — Early dementia:

6:30 to 8 p.m. at Chestnut Knoll, 120W. Fifth St., Boyertown. Guest speaker Linda Detwiler, director of Chestnut Knoll At Home Services, discusses early dementia — what to look for and what you should do next. RSVP at 610-473-8066 or email JKrasley@ chestnutknoll.com.

APRIL 22 Lions Club of Boyertown Chicken BBQ:

Drive-thru pick up at Ehst Custom Kitchens, 830 Sweinhart Road, Boyertown starts at 11 a.m. Pre-sold orders guaranteed until 2 p.m. Catered by Kauffman’s. $13 each dinner for half BBQ chicken, baked potato, baked beans, apple sauce, roll, butter. For tickets contact Lion Nancy at 484-2697138 or nancylweller@yahoo.com or pick up tickets at Ehst Custom Kitchens.

Flea market and bake sale:

8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 210 N. 25th St., Mt. Penn (Reading, 19606). Clothing and household items. Bag sale starts at 11a.m. Masks optional. Any questions, contact the church office at office@ faithmtpenn.org or 610-779-2889.

APRIL 23 Honey Bees at French Creek State Park:

2 p.m. at French Creek State Park Headquarters where a hive is located, 843 Park Road, Elverson. The Friends of Hopewell Furnace host a free program. Justin Schiffler, a seasoned hobbyist beekeeper who operates Hat Trick Honey Bee Yard, will discuss nonnative agricultural livestock honey bees and the art of making local raw honey and other healthy hive products. According to Joseph Walker, honey bee hives were kept near Hopewell’s Big House during the 19th century. Today, French Creek State Park features seven bee hives in the park.

APRIL 27 The gift of music in dementia:

6:30 p.m., Keystone Villa at Douglassville Personal Care building, 1152 Ben Franklin Highway E. Alzheimer’s support group hosted by Keystone Villa at Douglassville and Open Door Training and Development for family caregivers. Music therapy can help you engage with your loved one, even as dementia progresses. Learn how to use music to encourage joyful moments with your loved one and enhance their quality of life. RSVP by April 24; call Sue or Beverly at 610-385-5002 or email bparkinson@keystonevillaatdouglassville.com.

APRIL 29 Foundation of Boyertown Education’s 3rd Annual Corn Hole Tournament:

11 a.m. at Gabelsville Athletic Association, 2North Funk Road, Boyertown, rain or shine. Family event for kids of all ages. Lunch included. Beverages for sale. In the event of extreme weather deemed unsafe for playing, refunds will not be offered.

25 Cent Sale, Indoor and Outdoor Flea Market and Basket Raffle:

8 to 11a.m. at Calvary United Church of Christ, 1231Route 100, Barto. All are welcome.

BOYERTOWN COMMUNITY LIBRARY

Scrabble Club: (Adults 18+) Thursdays 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Join other word lovers in a game of Scrabble.

Anime Club: (Adults 18+) Tuesdays 4:30 p.m. watch Anime in lower level of library.

Lap-Sit Story Time: (Ages 2 and under) Fridays April 14 and 21 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. read, sing and play with your little ones.

Preschool Story Time: (Ages 3-5) Fridays April 14 and 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for ages 3 to 5, a book and craft. Registration encouraged, sign up at bit.ly/3Vuqtq1.

April Bingo: (Ages 3-12) April 1-30, play bingo through Beanstack. Find, read, do or eat to earn tokens for the prize machine. Visit berkslibraries.beanstack.org to register.

StoryWalk at Boyertown Park: (All ages) Wednesdays in April, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., weather permitting, at park, 417 S. Madison St., Boyertown. April’s book is “Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring” by Kenard Pak. Pick up activity kit at library, ask at desk or call 610-369-0496 for curbside pickup.

The Friends of BCL Book Sale & Donation Acceptance Day: April 15, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in lower level of library. Books available to purchase for all ages.

Garden Experiments Celebrating Black History: (Adults 18+) April 17 at 6 p.m. The Longwood Garden Community Read is “Black Foods: Stories, Art & Recipes from Across the African Diaspora” by Bryant Terry. Master Gardener Mary Ellen Mahan will base the presentation on this year’s book and info from Emmaus seed business, Sistah Seeds, on growing vegetables not normally considered for PA gardens. Program attendees eligible to be entered into a drawing for a ticket to Longwood Gardens (up to 12 winners). Registration required, sign up online bit. ly/40FpaY6.

Rock Art: (School Age) April 18 at 5p.m. Participants will have a large variety of rocks to choose from to create their own little works of art. Place them around the community to brighten a stranger’s day, give as a gift, or decorate your home with these lovely hand painted pebbles.

Registration required, sign up at bit. ly/41TYvYl.

Painting Class: (Adults 18+) April 19at 6p.m. Registration required, minimum of 6 people and maximum of 20 people. Sign up at bit. ly/3ZOlbYi or call 610-369-0496. $25payable to instructor at the of class, includes all supplies.

Library Scavenger Hunt: (Homeschool 6+) April 24 at 11 a.m. kick off National Library Week, discover everything the library has to offer. Registration required, sign up at bit. ly/3J40f8Z.

Pajama Story Time: (Ages 0-6) April 26 at 6 p.m. A chance for families to experience a different kind of story time in their pajamas. Bedtime books and nighttime themes. Older siblings welcome. No registration required.

Teen Time — Create a Wreck-It Journal: (Teens 13+) April 27 at 5:30 p.m. A Wreck-It Journal is a unique and creative approach to journaling. Each page has something different, exciting, or just plain crazy for us to do. Teens get to create their own journals with their own prompts. Registration required, sign up at bit.ly/3ZS3lUk.

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Baby Lapsit story time: Tuesdays April 18 and 25 at 9:30 a.m. in program room for children ages birth to walking. Free, no registration required.

Children’s story time: Wednesdays April 19 and 26 at 10 a.m. for ages 2-5 in program room. Free, no registration required. To go craft provided, while supplies last.

Yoga for everyone: April 18 and 25 at 5:30 p.m. yoga with Tula Yoga Center instructor in program room. Free and open to anyone age 10 and older. Bring a mat and towel.

Plastics in the Environment: April 13 at 6 p.m. Hosted by the Garden Club of Reading.

Fiber Arts Club: April 19 at 6 to 8 p.m. and April 15 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Bring your knitting, stitching, crocheting, embroidery or whatever. Relax and work on your project and chat amongst friends in the library program room. This event is NOT a teaching event. No teacher will be present. To register email exetercl@ berks.lib.pa.us or call 610-4069431.

Relaxation & Meditation: April 24 at 5:30 p.m. Presented by Leesha from Tula Yoga Center.

Silent Book Club: April 27 at 6:30 p.m. at Ridgewood Winery in Birdsboro. Bring your current read while supporting local businesses.

CENTER AT SPRING STREET BOYERTOWN Center for Active Older Adults 55 and over: place to gather for socializing and keeping active. To schedule a tour, make lunch reservations for a nutritious hot meal and to register for activities or classes, call Stacey Brennan at 610-367-2313 ext.1.

Tuesdays: Knit and Crochet Group 1 p.m., Swim Time at the YMCA 1 to 3 p.m., Mah-Jongg 10 a.m., Drumming up Fitness 10:45 a.m.

Workout Mix: Tuesdays 10 a.m. and Fridays 10:30 a.m.

Wednesdays: Sit and Get Fit 9 a.m., Chair Dancing 10 a.m., Strong and Fit 10:30 a.m.

Chair Yoga: Friday 11:15 a.m.

April 13: Women’s Pool Tournament at 10 p.m., Dining with Diabetes with Penn State Extension at 10 a.m. (registration is required).

April 14: Coffee with Jocelyn at 9:30 a.m., Pool Team Tournament 10a.m., Friday Grocery BINGO 1 p.m., Friday Nite Dance with the Majestics 7 to 10 p.m.

April 17: Healthy Steps in Motion with Berks Encore at 9:30 a.m. (registration required), Retrain Your Brain Workout Ageless Grace at 10 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

April 18: Breakfast Club at Saville’s Diner at 8:30 a.m., Calligraphy the Art of Beautiful Writing 10a.m., Canasta Card Game 1p.m.

April 19: Hearing Aid Cleaning 10 a.m., Center Membership Meeting 11 a.m., music by Nick Vicuso 1 p.m., closing at 2 p.m. for Health Fair.