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March 6
Chat & Knot comforters for MCC: with creations from Krista & Carmen at Conestoga Mennonite Church, 2779 Main St., Morgantown from 9:15-11am. Part of the Neighbors Ministry and open to all women. Childcare provided.
March 7
Welsh Mountain Concert: The Welsh Mountain Home is hosting a bluegrass/country style gospel music concert, featuring the Roland Zimmerman Family, at 6 p.m. in the chapel, also used by the Mountain Spring Mennonite Church, at 567 Springville Road, (Route 897), New Holland. For more information, call the Zimmermans at 717-354-6804 or visit www.RolandZimmermanFamily.org.
March 8
Honey Brook Senior Citizens meeting: 11:45 a.m. in the Honey Brook Presbyterian Church. The program will feature a sing-a-long lead by Walt Kinsey on the guitar. Each person is asked to bring a covered dish and a friend.
March 8
The Interfaith Action Community Interfaith Open House: 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 7 St. Andrew’s Lane, Glenmoore. Tour of St. Andrew’s and an evening of getting to know the Episcopal Church as The Middle Way in Christian Churches. Refreshments and conversation to follow. RSVP to stainterfaith@gmail.com by March 5. Event will be rescheduled if OJR Schools are closed due to weather or if evening activities are cancelled.
March 8
Low Vision Support Group March Meeting: 3 p.m. in the Gardens Towers at Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland. Dr. Andrews, Optometric Associates will present “I’d Rather Die than have Dry Eye.” Group is designed to provide information and support to enhance independence for persons with any kind of visual losses. Free and open to the public. For more information, call Mary Beth Villafane, independent living social worker, at 717-355-6010.
March 10
Indoor Flea Market: St. Peter UCC, Route 23, Knauertown, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Space is available, for a nominal fee. Inside Detterline Hall there is limited table availability; please bring your own. Breakfast and lunch will be served. For information, or to donate items, call 610-913-7717.
March 10
Spring Carnival: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Twin Valley Elementary Center, 50 Mast Drive, Elverson. Come out for some good, old fashioned family fun. Free admission. Games and prizes for all ages. HUGE silent raffle with over 100 items, basket raffles, food, a petting zoo, face painting, a DJ, and more. Silent Auction ends at 1:30 p.m. E-mail tvec.pie.pto@gmail.com for more information.
March 11
Family Movie Night: 6:30 p.m. at Cedar Lane Chapel, 1401 Springville Road, East Earl. Showing “Wonder,” rated PG, about boy with severe facial deformity, starting school in fifth grade. While his teachers and peers struggle to accept him, the boy teaches them he was born to make a difference. Refreshments available. All invited. 717-656-6618
March 12
Caregiver’s Support Group March Meeting: 10 a.m. in Concord Room at Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland. Alzheimer’s Association and Garden Spot Village co-sponsor Caregiver’s Support Group. By participant request, there will be Open Discussion. Bring questions, concerns and comments regarding caring for a loved one with Dementia. We may not have all the answers, and we each have our own journey, but sharing our different experiences reminds us we are more alike than different and that connection makes all the difference. By prior arrangement, free respite care may be available. Call Garden Spot Village Adult Day Services at 717-355-6226. For more information, call Joanne Morton, 717-355-6076, or email jmorton@gardenspotvillage.org.
March 13
Sylvia Gearhart Bread Baking Demonstration: at Neighbors, held at Conestoga Mennonite Church, 2779 Main St., Morgantown form 9:15 to 11am. All women are welcome and childcare provided.
March 13
Bread Making Seminar: led by Sylvia Gearhart as part of the Neighbors Ministry held at Conestoga Mennonite Church,2779 Main St., Morgantown from 9:15 to 11 a.m. All women are welcome and childcare.
March 17
Spring Turkey Supper: Starts at 1 p.m. at Caernarvon Fire Co., Churchtown. Family-style turkey supper. There is a charge.
March 18
Soup And Dessert Sale: at Robeson Lutheran Church, 3520 Plow Road, Mohnton, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Over a dozen varieties of homemade soups will be available for sale, along with lots of dessert items. For more information contact the church office at 610-856-7242.
March 20
West Caln Historical Society meeting: 7 p.m. at West Caln Municipal Bldg., 721 W. Kings Hwy, Wagontown. Americanism, Veterans and Community Support presented by speaker Doug Forsythe, Commandant, Chester County Detachment #286 Marine Corps League. Free and open to the public. All invited.
March 24
Caernarvon Township’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt: 10 a.m. at Friendship Park (just off North Street). Prizes awarded for 5 age groups. Children between the ages of 1 and 11 years old welcome to attend. The Easter Bunny will be present for parents to take their own pictures. In the event of inclement weather, the egg hunt will be held inside the Township Building at 3307 Main Street, Morgantown.
March 25 to 30
Lent at Robeson Lutheran Church: 3520 Plow Road, Mohnton. Palm Sunday, March 25 with services 7:45 and 10:15 a.m. with Holy Communion. Maundy Thursday, March 29 at 7 p.m. with Holy Communion, Stripping of Altar. Good Friday, March 30, 3 and 7 p.m. Tenebrae Service. Sunday, April 1, Easter, 7:45 a.m. Holy Communion, 9 a.m. Easter Breakfast, 10:15 a.m. Holy Communion.
March 27
Breaking Generational Bondage’s: led by Eleanor Isaacson at Neighbors held at Conestoga Mennonite Church, 2779 Main St., Morgantown from 9:15-11 a.m. All women are welcome to hear this dynamic lady.
March 30
Community Dinner: St. Peter UCC, Route 23, Knauertown will hold a community dinner 5:30 to 7 pm. Public is invited. Free will offering. 610-913-7717
April 3
Develop Godly Character in Children through Discipline: presented by Bonnie Greiner, a dynamic leader for children and women. Neighbors Ministry held at Conestoga Mennonite Church, 2779 Main St., Morgantown, 9:15 to 11 a.m. All women are welcome.
April 7
Dinner To Combat Hunger: 6:30 p.m. at Forks of Brandywine EPC, 1648 Horseshoe Pike, Glenmoore. 50 percent of proceeds go directly to Honey Brook Food Pantry. Ludwig’s Village Market providing fully catered dinner. Featured speaker is hunger advocate Steveanna Wynn, Executive Director of SHARE and Philadelphia Inquirer Citizen of the Year. For more information and to order tickets, www.honeybrookfoodpantry.org, 610-273-6102.
April 8
Concert: 7 p.m. Jeff Krick will present spiritual music at Conestoga Mennonite Church 2779 Main St., Morgantown. Free will offering will be donated to Twin Valley Food Pantry. Sponsored by Harmony UM Church. For questions, call Mazie Holland at 610-286-9338.
April 8
Basket Bingo Fundraiser: sponsored by Amity Township Lioness. Doors open 12 p.m., Bingo starts at 1 p.m. at Amity Fire Co. Door prizes, raffle. Refreshments for sale. To purchase tickets, call Lioness Linda McCue at 610-385-6421.
April 10
Time of Worship at Neighbors: Rick Taylor, Pastor of Worship at Hopewell Christian Fellowship, will lead a time of Worship to the Lord at Conestoga Mennonite Church, 2779 Main St., Morgantown. Our final meeting for Neighbors for the program year from 9:15 to 11 a.m.
Ongoing
GriefShare Group: Mondays at 6:30 p.m., February through mid-April, at Elverson United Methodist Church, 32 East Main St., Elverson. Open to all. Group will be place where hurting people find healing and hope. Grief/Share materials used as well as other resources. To register or questions, call church office at 610-286-9460 (Kristy Witman-Wenrich or Rev. Coleen Brandt Painter). Enter driveway between Church and Parsonage to park in rear lot. Ground floor entry available at front of church building.
Line dancing and lessons: including beginner lessons, Sundays from 6 to 8 p.m. through March 18 at Living God Lutheran Church, 3200 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook. No charge to attend. Attendees asked to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to a local food bank. Contact the church office at 610-273-9383.
Teen Outdoor Adventure Club: Meetings at Lion’s Club, 14 Mt. Pleasant Road, Honey Brook Wednesdays 7 p.m. Teens 13 and over. Call Allen Maddox 610-741-3831, www.dragonbreathgrotto.org.
Lighten Up with Yoga: One hour all level Sundays 10:30 a.m. at Human Breathing Yoga Studio, 3605 E. Main St., Morgantown. 610-585-3617 or visit www.humanbreathing.com.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) at The Torch: A weight loss support group meets Tuesdays 8:45-10 a.m. Torch Community Center at Clock Tower Plaza, Morgantown. 610-286-6748
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) at Tel Hai: A weight-loss support group meets Thursdays at Tel Hai Retirement Community’s Garrett Center, weigh-in 5:30 to 6 p.m. and meeting starts at 6 p.m. First meeting is free. Call Marcia at 484-238-4559.
The Shepherd’s Kitchen: at Honey Brook Presbyterian Church, 4331 Horseshoe Pike, free meal, first Thursdays 4:30-6:30 p.m. All welcome. 610-273-2848, pastor@honeybrookpres.org. Facebook page The Shepherd’s Kitchen at Honey Brook Presbyterian Church.
Christian Acoustic Open Mic: First Sunday 7 p.m. at The Torch, in rear building at Clock Tower Plaza, 2846 Main St., Morgantown. Musicians guidelines at www.facebook.com/ChristianOpenMic/info or call 717-354-6804. Listeners welcome. No admission.
Zumba: Thursdays 6:30 p.m. at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 753 Mt. Zion Rd., Narvon. dliptock@yahoo.com.
Honey Brook Community Library
610-273-3303 or email jspade@ccls.org
Chess Club: 2nd Saturday 2 p.m. for a 30 minute lesson followed by a 30 minute game. For ages 5 and through adult. All level of players welcome. To register, 610-273-3303 or email jspade@ccls.org
Gaming Night: Take a turn on our Xbox Kinect or WII U, use one of our computers or IPad2, or bring your own handheld device. For ages 8 – 17. Join on April 7, 5 – 7 pm. To register, 610-273-3303 or email jspade@ccls.org
“Play K”: preparing Kindergarten at Honey Brook Community Library on Mondays at 10 am from April 9 – May 14. This program is for 4 or 5 year olds to help them get ready to start Kindergarten There will be time for the parents to work on skills one on one with your child using our “Play K” interactive toys. Registration is required and parent/child will commit to the 6 week session. Limited to 10 children. To register, 610-273-3303 or email jspade@ccls.org.
Raise A Reader: Join Miss Melissa Fridays April 6, 13, 20, & 27 at 10 am. Program is for children 0-36 months. Rhymes, fingerplays, music, and lots of books. Limited to 15 children and their caregiver. For more information or to register, call 610-273-3303 or email jspade@ccls.org
Real World Real Estate: For home buyers and sellers on March 22, at 6 p.m. presented by Caleb Knecht. He will discuss tips on how to pick a great mortgage lender, how to properly stage and prepare a home for sale, how to avoid costly mistakes when buying & selling a home, and more. Q&A session at the end. To register call 610-273-3303 or email jspade@ccls.org.
YA for Adults Book Club: reading and discussing Young Adult Books also known as “YA”. For age 18 and older, meets 2nd Thursdays 6:30-7:30 pm at the library. Pick a flyer with Book Club Dates & YA Books selections. For more information or to register, call 610-273-3303 or email jspade@ccls.org
Village Library, Morgantown
Lego Club: 1st and 3rd Saturday at 9 a.m. For grades K-8.
Yoga: Intro Wed. 8:30 a.m., Intermediate Friday 8:30 a.m. There is a charge, bring mat.
Pinochle/Housie: 12 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays except 3rd. Call Rick at 610-286-6492.
Story Adventures: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. for preschool aged children.
Lap Sits: Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. for ages Birth to 2/3.
Movie Night: Last Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. (contact library for movie being shown).
Twin Valley Senior Citizens Monthly Meetings: 3rd Wednesday 1 p.m. at Morgantown Library. Various speakers and programs scheduled each meeting. 610-858-2458.
Eastern Lancaster County Library
Registration: required for programs. Call 717-354-0525 or visit www.elancolibrary.org.
Friday Frolic for Toddlers: 10:30 a.m. (For walking toddlers ages 1-3 with a caregiver)
Preschool Story Time: For ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Teen Tuesdays: 3 to 5 p.m. Teens are invited to chill out, hang out and geek out. Check our online calendar for weekly activities. (Grades 7-12)
Stay & Play: Fridays at 11:15 a.m. Approximately 15 minutes after toddler story time ends, we’ll get out the toys. Chat with other parents and caregivers while the kids play. (Ages 1-3 with a caregiver)
Pro-Act Family Education Program Classes: gather information and resources needed to help a loved one struggling with addiction. Classes first three Wednesdays of every month, 7-9 p.m. in West Chester. Must register. Call Pro-Act Advocacy line, 800-221-6333. Visit www.proact.org.
Twin Valley Community Education Foundation
Sign up at tvcef.org or call 610-972-0771.
Full Body Toning (Aerobics) Class: Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:45pm or 6:45pm at TVEC Gym. Low impact aerobics with light strength training and toning/floor work. Sign up at tvcef.org or call 610-972-0771.
Zumba: Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at TVHS. Sign up at tvcef.org or call 610-972- 0771.
