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RecurringSenior Citizens Club of Hamburg: 2 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays in Hamburg Area Middle School cafeteria. If school is canceled on meeting day due to bad weather, meeting is canceled.
Hamburg Public Library Story Time: story time on Wednesday and Friday mornings at 11 a.m. for ages 18 months through 3 years old, preschoolers and home schooled early elementary. The schedule is available on the library’s website at www.berks.lib.pa.us/hamburgpl.
Hamburg Public Library Board Meetings: second Tuesdays. Public encouraged to attend.
Schuylkill Valley Community Library
1310 Washington Road, LeesportBaby Lapsit: Mondays at 10:15 a.m.
Story Riders: Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.
Story Time: Fridays at 10 a.m.Lego Club: Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m.
Book Club: Fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m.
Adult Cookbook Club: Third Monday, 6 p.m. Share culinary skills. We have copies of cookbooks, choose a recipe to prepare and share.
Upcoming eventsOct. 26 to Nov. 8
Cabela’s Coat Drive: In partnership with the nonprofit organization One Warm Coat, Cabela’s in Hamburg offers 10 percent off coupon for any new coat in stock when customers bring in a gently worn coat as a charitable donation, through Nov. 8. One Warm Coat will distribute the donated coats to deserving charitable organizations for free distribution to men, women and children who need them.
Nov. 3Cabela’s POW-MIA Chair of Honor Dedication at the Cabela’s Hamburg store: starts at 9:30 a.m. with music by Hamburg Area High School’s Ariel Boundaries. Program to honor and remember all Veterans and the sacrifices they have made. Program at 10 a.m. to last about 45 minutes followed by a Continental style breakfast in the Campfire Restaurant. Military veterans invited.
Nov. 3Couples & line dance: 7:30 -10:30 p.m., Food available 6:30 to 8:30. Shartlesville Grange, N. 4th St., Shartlesville. Cost $6 benefits Shartlesville Lions outreach programs. 610-488-1984.
Nov. 4Artists Around the World: Nov. 4, 11, and 18, The Hamburg Strand Party Room, 8 South 4th St., Hamburg, 10 to 11 a.m. Geared for children under age 7, this class will introduce the child to the world of art in a fun and enjoyable way. Three classes to choose. Pick one, two or all three. $10 per class or $25 for all three. Register by calling the Hamburg Area Arts Alliance at 610-562-3106.
Nov. 4Leesport Area Historical Society’s 12th Annual Harvest Moon Festival: 5 to 8 p.m. at Leesport Playground. Campfire, Hayrides, Food, River Walk, Museum Tour, Storytime, Crafts and Music by “Day’s of Old.” Donations accepted at event. Rain date Nov. 5.
Nov. 4Artist Reception for Sheila Dunleavy: 1 to 2 p.m., The Art & Craft Gallery of Hamburg, 335 State St., Hamburg. Dunleavy, member of the Hamburg Area Arts Alliance, demonstrates how to create a picture using pastels and will give a presentation on “Landscapes We Live In.” Her artwork is available for purchase.
Nov. 4Christmas Bazaar: St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran “Smoke” Church, 2613 Old Route 22, Hamburg, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food, desserts and soup to eat in or take out. Vendors include personalized gifts and cards, crocheted prayer cloths, Paparazzi Jewelry, Piphany (Honey and Lace), LuLaRoe, Tastefully Simple, Tupperware, Origami Owl, Christmas cookies, chow chow, White elephant table.
Nov. 5Open House at Leesport Area Historical Society Museum: 1 to 4 p.m., 128 Main St., Leesport.
Nov. 8 Civics for Grownups: 6 to 8 p.m. at Keystone Villa at Fleetwood, 501 Hoch Road (just off of Park Road), Blandon. Free, non-partisan seminar to help adults understand how US government is supposed to work, recognize when it works differently than designed, and take the active role necessary to ‘own our government.’ Ages 16 and older. Free admission. Register at www.civicsforgrownups.org/scheduleandregistration.
Nov. 8Pork BBQ Fundraising Dinner: at Hamburg Municipal Building, 61 North 3rd St., Hamburg, 4:30 to 7 p.m. Dinner includes 1/3 lb of pulled pork, Kaiser roll, barbecue sauce, baked beans and coleslaw. Tickets $8 in advance, $9 day of, if available. Proceeds benefit Our Town Foundation, Hamburg. Call 610-562-3106 to pre-order.
Nov. 9Artist Reception for Brenda Binns: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., The Art & Craft Gallery of Hamburg, 335 State St., Hamburg. After retiring from teaching art at Tilden Elementary School, Binns has been creating ZIA – Zentangle Inspired Art and watercolors. Using rich colors and detailed shapes in her ZIA art, Brenda creates striking patterns that weave together, adding both form and interest to her subject. Her artwork is on display and available for purchase.
Nov. 10St. Michael’s Church 2017 Holiday Bazaar & Basket Raffle: Nov. 10 and 11 at St. Michael’s Church, 529 St. Michael’s Road (Tilden Township), Hamburg, 3 miles west of Hamburg off of old RT-22 (Hex Highway). Friday, Nov. 10 from 4 to 8 p.m. chicken platters served. Saturday, Nov. 11 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. breakfast sandwiches served. Both days lunch items, homemade Christmas cookies and pies, crafts, flea market and basket raffle.
Nov. 10Community Choir Show “Disney Dreamin'”: 7 p.m. at St. John’s EL Church, Hamburg. Free admission. Kids’ dinner show at 6 p.m. $5. Come in costume. Pre-registration required. Call 610-562-3808. Details-www.stjohnshamburg.org.
Nov. 10Fairy Garden Workshop: The Hamburg Strand Party Room, 8 South 4th St., Hamburg, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Create a miniature garden to enjoy at home over the holidays. No need to have a green thumb to attend. All materials provided; however, feel free to bring your own small accessories to place in the garden if you wish. Class $30 per person and includes materials. Register by calling the Hamburg Area Arts Alliance at 610-562-3106.
Nov. 11Hamburg Public Library New York City bus trip: Saturday, Nov. 11. $42 per person. Leave Hamburg Middle School at 8 a.m. return at 8:30 p.m. Drop off /pickup at 6 p.m. at Bryant Park. More info call 610-562-2843.
Nov. 11 Mystery Dinner Theater: Lasagna dinner and play “The Conundrum on the Crackerjack Cruise” to benefit Wyatt Newhard, a local 13-year-old boy who has been battling cancer since he was 3. Held Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, 1343 Long Lane Rd., Krumsville, 6 to 9:30 p.m. $15 Adults, $10 Children 3-10, Under 3 free. To purchase tickets, call 484-651-4166 or email njzpastor@gmail.com.
Nov. 12Strausstown Fire Company’s Breakfast: 8 a.m. to noon at Strausstown Fire Company’s Community Campus, 50 East Ave., Strausstown. Full breakfast menu available, children’s menu also available, proceeds benefit the Apparatus Fund.
Nov. 18Book Signing by author Kathy Miller: Featured Artist of the Month, The Art & Craft Gallery of Hamburg, 335 State St., Hamburg, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kathy Miller is celebrating the release of the fourth book, Chippy Chipmunk Feels Empathy, in her series of Chippy Chipmunk books. Kathy will be signing books and offering a free gift with the book’s purchase. Chippy Chipmunk will also be here to pose for pictures. All of her publications, plus additional artwork, are available for purchase in the Art & Craft Gallery of Hamburg.
Nov. 18Pennsylvania Llama & Alpaca Association annual Fall Fiber Festival: Nov. 18-19, at Leesport Farmer’s Market. Fiber artists and crafters present fiber blends and hand-made finished products. Door prizes, on-site spinning and weaving demonstrations, hands-on beading and felting classes (Pre-registration required, class size limited).
Nov. 19Dachshund Fanciers Association of Berks County 36th and 37th Independent Specialty Shows: at Berks County 4H Community Center, 1206 County Welfare Road, Leesport. About 75 dachshunds expected to vie for championship points, ribbons and trophies and the ultimate Best of Breed at each show. Two shows run consecutively starting at 8:30 a.m. The second show is expected to end around 4 p.m. Spectators invited to watch free of charge. Both shows held indoors, no charge for parking, home made lunch available for minimal fee. Shop Dachshund Boutique and try luck on canine related raffle items. 610 207-5990 or email Ndoughe982@aol.com
Nov. 29Basket Weaving Class Christmas Hearth Basket: The Hamburg Strand Party Room, 8 South 4th St., Hamburg, 6 to 9 p.m. Made with start and stop weaving, with stepbacks to give the sides a slanted shape. Cost $40 and includes materials. Register by calling the Hamburg Area Arts Alliance at 610-562-3106.