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Senior 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.
Bethany United Methodist Church Young Children’s Choir: Ages 2-6 practicing the first 3 Wednesdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. Singing at 10:15 Worship Service. Sunday after third practice each month. Call Mary Sabas at 570-593-8744 or leave a message at 610-562-2861. Located at 321 Island Street, Hamburg.
Play Competitive Scrabble: Every Tuesday 6 to 10 p.m. at Dunkin’ Donuts, 1618 Mountain Road, Hamburg. Free event. For more information call Patrick at 484-665-2303. RSVP so we know how much space is needed. Visit http://x2t.com/315285.
Home School Book Group: Mondays at 1 p.m. Together, we will read a little farther each week and talk about the book along the way. Targeted for ages 8-12.
Food Bank: We Agape You, Inc. holds a food bank the last Thursday of every month 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bern UCC, 3196 Bernville Rd. Leesport. All are welcome to stop in and obtain free grocery items. Visit www.weagapeyou.org.
Shoemakersville Fire Co.
300 Church Ave.
Breakfast Buffet: first Saturdays 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. There is a charge, ages 5 and under free. All proceeds benefit firefighters.
Shrimp Night: Please note, there will be no Shrimp Night in May due to the holiday. Shrimp Night is the last Monday 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. There is a charge. Open to public. Cash bar, must be 21. Smoke free event. Takeout available.
Country Line Dancing: second Fridays. Doors, kitchen open 6 p.m. Dance 7 to 10:30 p.m. in Banquet Hall. DJ playing country music, cash bar. Must be 21.
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. Be sure to pick up a copy of June’s selection at the circulation desk.
Adult Cookbook Club: Third Monday, 6 p.m. Share culinary skills. We have copies of cookbooks, you choose a recipe to prepare and share.
Tuesday Elementary Programs: 11:30 a.m. June 14, Hydro Cars. June 21, Library Olympics. June 28, Sports Around the World.
3D Printer Training Class: June 4, 11 a.m. Come check out our 3D printer, see how it works and learn the basics. Please register.
Adult Coloring: June 9 and 23, 2 p.m.
Summer Reading Carnival Kickoff: June 11, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Register for Summer Reading and enjoy carnival games, prizes and fun. Lunch available. Hot dog, chips and drink for nominal donation.
Summer Book Club: This month we read Swindle by Gordon Korman. June 13, 20 and 27 at 1 p.m.
Forgotten Friend Reptile: June 25, 10 a.m. Come check out some really cool reptiles.
Teen Tuesday: June 28, 2 p.m. We’re tie dying T-shirts. Bring your own shirt, we will provide the other supplies.
Hamburg Area Public Library
Preschool Story Time Summer Schedule: Please join us for stories, games and crafts for children ages 3-6 on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. The summer schedule is June 15, Get in the Game; June 29, Jump for Joy; July 6, Batter Up; July 13, Soccer Mania; July 20, On Your Mark; Aug. 3, Games, Games & More Games; and Aug. 10, Library Olympics.
Special Programs: Two special programs for children of all ages will be held this summer. Yocum Teen Ensemble will present “Duck for President” on Wednesday, June 22, 1 p.m. at Hamburg Strand. On Friday, July 29, Jesse Rothacker presents “Animal Olympics” Family Reptile Show at 1 p.m. at UCC Church, 3rd and Pine Streets, Hamburg. Use second set of doors on Pine St. to enter.
Cabela’s of Hamburg
100 Cabela Drive, Hamburg
610-929-7000, www.cabelas.com/hamburg
Memorial Day Weekend Celebration: May 28-29, join as we celebrate and honor all active military, reserve, veterans, law enforcement, firefighters, rescue personnel and EMS personnel. Organizations and volunteers will be on hand all weekend, including the Marine Corps League, Summit Search & Rescue, Valley Bloodhound Search & Rescue, Hamburg Fire Company and much more. Stop and see firsthand how these heroes ensure your safety and well-being with demos and exhibits. Call or visit online for more information.
Cook with Cabela’s 2016: June 4, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Showcasing outdoor cooking equipment, techniques, recipes, seasonings, accessories and samplings of Cabela’s food, nuts, fudge and package food. Expert advice and demonstrations of Masterbuilt equipment, coolers, ice makers, vacuum sealing/preservation, cooking accessories, pellet grills, smokers, fryers and more. Call or visit online.
Father’s Day Weekend: June 11-12, including activities, demonstrations, and more. Events include Grillin’ & Chillin’ with Dad (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.); Daisy BB Gun Range (12-2 p.m.); Backyard Bass (12-2 p.m.); Cooking with Dad (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.); Sitting Around the Campfire (12-2 p.m.); and more. For more information, call or visit the website.
Kid’s Day: June 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the front of the store. Activities include face painting & balloon animals, Kid’s ID and Fingerprinting, the Hamburg Fire Company, Fly Tying for Little Fingers, Kid’s Scavenger Hunt and the S.A.F.E. Archery Range. Bring the kids to enjoy this fun-filled educational. Call or visit online for more information.
May 26
Book Club: at Hamburg Public Library will review Members Choice of books/authors. 6 p.m. Contact the library at 610-562-2843.
Country Music at The Inn at Centerport: sponsored by the Central Berks Lions Club. 4 p.m. doors open. 4:30 to 8 p.m. food is served. 5:30 p.m. jamming begins. 7 p.m. featured group, New Found Grass. Questions, call Bobby Hamm, 610-562-8768.
May 28
Books & Bargains 8th Annual Book Sale: sponsored by Shartlesville Community Library, to be held at Shartlesville Park, N. 4th St., Shartlesville. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Yard sale tables available, inside and outside, for a nominal fee. Call Peggy, 610-488-1984 or Diane, 610-488-7422 to reserve. Homemade food, baked goods and drinks available. Proceeds benefit library.
June 2
Hamburg Area Historical Society: will take a field trip to the Kutztown Area Historical Society’s 1892 Public School Building Museum on Normal Ave. and Whiteoak St., at 6:30 p.m. All are invited. Those interested in carpooling should meet at Hamburg Middle School at 5:45 p.m. Questions, call 610-562-3664.
June 3
Relay for Life of Kutztown: a 24-hour walk-a-thon to benefit the American Cancer Society, Kutztown University, 15200 Kutztown Rd., Kutztown. June 3-4, 3 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Couples & Family Line Dance: 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Shartlesville Grange, N. 4th St., Shartlesville. Cost benefits Shartlesville Lions outreach programs. 610-488-1984.
June 4
Dance: Ages 30 and up, 7-11 p.m. at Shoemakersville Fire Company, 300 Church St. Charge for admission includes door prizes, music by Bobby Koch. Cash bar. For more information, contact Carol, 610-926-5479.
Open House at Leesport Lock House: 27 E. Wall Street, Leesport. The Lock House is open for tours from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
June 11
Golden Age Air Museum “Flying Circus” Air Show: 371 Airport Rd., Bethel. Take a step back in time to the days of the barnstormer and flying circus. Experience an authentic 1920s air show. Barnstorming aerobatics and more. All are welcome. Rain date is June 12. There is a cost. Gates open at 10 a.m. for biplane rides. Refreshments and food services available. Call 717-933-9566 or visit www.goldenageair.org.
“Take Your Kid Mountain Biking Day”: 12:30 p.m., Dry Brooks Day Use Area, Lakeview Pavilion. Members of Berks Area Mountain Biking Association lead a ride on the trails of Blue Marsh Lake, across the dam and to the State Hill Boat Launch and back. Riders meet and join the Control Tower Tour before continuing their bike ride. Participants should bring own mountain bikes, helmets and water. Free program. Requires pre-registration by June 6. Call 610-374-2944 ext. 2611. Dry Brooks Day Use Area is located at 1364 Palisades Dr., Leesport.
June 12
Strausstown Fire Company Breakfast: at the Strausstown Fire Company’s Community Campus, 50 East Ave., Strausstown. 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Full breakfast menu. Proceeds benefit the Apparatus Fund.
Old Fashioned Hymn Sing: featuring music by Conlan Kerschner on Banjo & The Reading Revival Quartet. 10 a.m. New Jerusalem Zion UCC, 1456 Krumsville Rd., Krumsville (Rt. 737 across from Greenwich Elementary). Call 610-756-6892.
June 15
Needle Felting Workshop: 6 p.m. at Berks County Heritage Center, 1102 Red Bridge Rd., Reading. Join textile expert Kay Leisey as we learn to needle felt and create a robin. All supplies provided. There is a cost. Registration and pre-payment required (to instructor). Call 610-374-8839. Deadline is June 8.
June 22
Kids’ Science Fun: 10 a.m., Berks County Heritage Center, 1102 Red Bridge Rd., Bern Twp. Join us for a day of science fun, as we explore astronomy, food science and plants. Try your hand at science experiments and make a project to take home. For ages 7-12. Limit 20 students. Cost per student due at registration by June 16, call 610-374-8839 for more info and to register.
June 25
250th Festival and Old-Fashioned Picnic: at St. Michael’s Church, 529 St. Michael’s Rd., Hamburg. Historical and children’s activities, light refreshments, 1-5 p.m. Flea Market, 2 p.m. Food, 4 p.m. Ringgold Band, 6 p.m.
