Send events information by noon on Friday the week prior to publication to The Hamburg Area Item at 302 State St., Hamburg, Pa., 19526; fax to 610-562-4644; or e-mail mreichl@berksmontnews.com.

Wednesdays

Do-Re-Mi Preschool Music Class. led by Wellesley Keal, Wednesday mornings at Creekside Cultural Center, Old 22 and 143 S., in Lenhartsville. Pre-registration required. Contact Creekside at info@creeksidecenter.org for more information.

Toddler Storytime. Held every Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Hamburg Public Library, 35 N. Third St. Free 30 minute program.

Preschool Storytime. Held every Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the Hamburg Public Library, 35 N. Third St. Free 30 minute program.

Belly Dancing Classes. Held every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Strand Theatre, Hamburg. For all first timers the class is free. Visit www.Hamburgstrand.com.

Prayer Circle. Held every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. at First U.C.C., Third and Pine streets, Hamburg.

Thursdays

Country Jamming Session. Held every Thursday, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Lion’s Club in Centerport.

Berks Encore – Wernersville Yoga Class. Held every Thursday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. New participants may try the first class for free. For more information, please call Rachel at 610-670-1372.

Tri Valley Y.M.C.A. Judo. Beginner and advanced training every Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. Call 610-944-6515 for more information or e-mail info@trivalley-ymca.org.

Dominoes. Held every Thursday at 12:30 p.m. at Berks Encore Hamburg Center located at 61 North Third St., Hamburg. 610-562-4721.

Card Clubs. Held every Thursday at 10:15 a.m. at Berks Encore Hamburg Center located at 61 North Third St., Hamburg. 610-562-4721.

Healthy Steps in Motion. every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Hamburg. This program is designed by the PA Dept. of Aging incorporating stretching, strength training and mild aerobics to improve balance, strength, coordination and endurance. Fees are associated with each of these classes.

Action Group Meetings. Held every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Zion’s Church, 770 Zion’s Church Road, Hamburg. These meetings are for those seniors who desire a time of conversation, learning, sharing and luncheon.

Saturdays

Friendship Circle Breakfasts. hosted by Zion’s Church Prime Timers group every first Saturday of the month at 9 a.m. at the Perry Restaurant.

Mondays

Shoemakersville/Leesport Rotary. Meets every Monday at Hoss’s, Leesport, at 6 p.m.

Healthy Steps in Motion. Held every Monday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Hamburg. This program is designed by the PA Dept. of Aging incorporating stretching, strength training and mild aerobics to improve balance, strength, coordination and endurance. Fees are associated with each of these classes.

Prime Timers Lunch and Bingo Parties. hosted by Zion’s Church every second Monday of the month at noon.

Tuesdays

A.A. Meeting. Held every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 354 Zion’s Church Road, Shoemakersville. 610-562-3112.

Yoga. Held every Tuesday at 11:15 a.m. at the Strand Theatre, Hamburg. Must register; call 610-756-3737.

Action Group Meetings. Held every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Zion’s Church, 770 Zion’s Church Road, Hamburg. These meetings are for those seniors who desire a time of conversation, learning, sharing and luncheon together.

Shoey Senior meetings. Held every Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Shoey Fire Co.

Shartlesville Senior Citizens meetings. Held every third Tuesday of the month at noon, at Shartlesville Grange Hall.

Oct. 7

Prime Timers Pines Dinner Theatre Trip. Show is “Honkey Tonk Angels.” Departure time is 10:45 a.m. Those desiring to join the trip can register and pay by calling Loretta Budden at 610-562-4249 or Sandy Kunkel at 610-413-7698 (cell). Trip is open to all ages.

Hamburg Elementary School lunch menu. Hot dog on roll, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, cookie and milk.

Berks Encore Hamburg Senior Center. List of activities: At 10:30 a.m. historical study with Rev. Diehl, 11 a.m. sing-a-long with Terry.

Berks Encore Hamburg Congregate lunch menu. Roast beef with lightly salted gravy, scalloped potatoes, spinach, rye bread with margarine, bread pudding, one percent milk, light salted beef barley soup.

Oct. 8

Hamburg Elementary School lunch menu. Chicken nuggets, seasoned rice, fruit juice, mixed fruit and milk.

Berks Encore Hamburg Senior Center. List of activities: At 10 a.m. strength training, 10:15 a.m. cards, 12:30 p.m. dominoes.

Berks Encore Hamburg Congregate lunch menu. Black beans, green peppers, carrots and basil, Spanish rice, zucchini, corn bread muffin, margarine, chocolate cake with icing, one percent milk, blended juice.

Oct. 9

Haunted Hollow at Jim Dietrich Park. Held Oct. 9 to 11, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Jim Dietrich Park, 4699 Stoudt’s Ferry Bridge Road, Reading. There is a price per person on hayride.

Reading Radio Club meeting. Held at 8 p.m. at Berks County Agricultural Center, 1238 County Welfare Road, Bern Township. The guest speaker will be Don Baulanger WA1ELA. Call Harry at 610-678-8976 about amateur radio.

Hamburg Jet Jamboree. The 2009 Hamburg Jet Jamboree will be held on Oct. 9, 10 and 11.  This three-day air show will feature turbine powered model jet aircraft that fly in speeds reaching 200 mph. The event will be held at the Grim Airpark, 375 Farview Road, Hamburg, and is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. We expect to have over 75 pilots from around the northeastern part of the U.S. come and fly with us.  Our 55 acre facility is a state registered airport and features an 1,800-foot grass runway with an onsite grill and snackbar. Primitive camping is allowed (no hook-ups).

Hamburg Elementary School lunch menu. Cheeseburger on roll, potato rounds, pickles, sliced pears, donut and milk.

Berks Encore Hamburg Senior Center. List of activities: At 10:30 a.m. driver safety with Joe O’Donnell, 1:30 p.m. dominoes.

Berks Encore Hamburg Congregate lunch menu. Veal parmigiana with lightly salted marinara sauce, Italian green beans, garden salad with dressing, Italian bread with margarine, canned pears, one percent milk.

Oct. 10

Pot pie supper and flea market. Held at St. Michael’s Church, from 4 to 7 p.m. Starts at 2 p.m., there is a price. Children under 6 eat free.

Miller-Keystone Blood Center has scheduled the following blood drive at Ontelaunee Grange, 1076 Grange Road, Leesport from 8 a.m. to noon.

Miller-Keystone Blood Center has scheduled the following blood drive at Friedens Lutheran Church, 537 North Main Street, Bernville from 8 a.m. to 2:40 p.m.

Virginville Grange dance. Held from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Sponsored by Virginville Grange. Music by “The Majestics.” Proceeds benefit the Northern Berks Food Pantry. The public is invited, refreshments available. Held at the Virginville Grange Hall, Route 143, handicapped accessible.

St. John’s/Thrivent Members Annual Fall Fundraiser. Pick-up time is at 9 a.m. to noon at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Hamburg. Apple dumplings and sticky buns are available. Call to place an order: June Kline at 610-562-4440, or Lynne Bagenstose at 610-562-8913. All proceeds benefit the Hamburg Public Library.

Chicken pot pie dinner. Held from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Wyomissing Church of the Brethern, 2200 State Hill Road, Wyomissing. Thee is a suggested donation and price for take out orders. For more information please call 610-374-8451. All proceeds benefit our building fund.

Beer, bands and barbecue. Held from noon to 6 p.m. at Haag’s Hotel, 5661 Main Street, Shartlesville. Ticket price includes a pig roast meal, 3 beverages (beer / soda), and bands: Byepolar, Flux Capacitor,Fisheye, and Heartbeats.

Creekside Cultural Center Dave Murphy. Held at 7:30 p.m. Murphy can really pull it off in a live performance and his songs resonate with honesty, intelligence, vulnerability and a sense of hard earned wisdom, yet never come across as heavy-handed.  He takes you on a lyrical pilgrimage through the American soul, whether he’s telling the story of an aging Viet Nam era war widow in “Chesapeake” or  sharing his own deeply personal journey with addiction in “the Bottom.” But just when you think things may be getting a bit too serious Murphy belts out “My Garden State” his tongue and cheek ode to New Jersey. Murphy strives to peel away the layers and go deeper in search of that place where the truth lives, exposing it, often from a unique and unexpected perspective.   www.myspace.com/davemurphy. Donation suggested. Creekside Cultural Center in Lenhartsville, Old Route 22/143 South. For more information please visit www.creeksidecenter.org or call 484-741-1212.

Oct. 11

Dutch Blitzkrieg Comedy Improv Troupe. Held at 7 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 11, at the Reading Community Players Theatre, 403 N. 11th Street, Reading, There is a price for tickets. Proceeds benefit Reading Community Players.

Miller Keystone Blood Center has scheduled the following blood drive at Blue Rocks Campground, 341 Sousley Road, Lenhartsville from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Zion’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 250th Anniversary Celebration. Held from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Pastor Norman E. Dresher, Hamburg, will preach the sermon. Fellowship will follow the 10:30 a.m. service for personal visits with Pastor Dresher and Nancy.

Oct. 12

Navy Veterans luncheon. Salts who completed Naval training at Sampson Naval Station, New York, World War II, spouse, guest or a Navy Veteran trained elsewhere, are invited to a Fall navy Reunion-Buffet luncheon at noon Thursday, Oct. 15 at Haags Hotel, Third and Main streets, Shartlesville. For reservations, call John F. Mellon, 570-874-3943 or send notice to Mrs. Malinda Beckly, 508 S. Fourth Street, Hamburg, Pa. 19526, or call 610-562-8253. Deadline for reservations is Oct. 12.

Hamburg Elementary School lunch menu. No school, professional development day.

Berks Encore Hamburg Senior Center. List of activities: At 10:15 a.m., 12:30 p.m. dominoes.

Berks Encore Hamburg Congregate lunch menu. Sliced chicken, white rice, Asian vegetables, multigrain bread with margarine, oatmeal cookies, one percent milk, low salt cream of mushroom soup.

Oct. 13

Miller-Keystone Blood Center has scheduled the following blood drive at Wind-Lock, 1055 Leiscz’s Bridge Road, Leesport, from 8 to 11 a.m.

Hamburg Elementary School lunch menu. Chicken pot pie, bread with margarine, golden corn, apple sauce and milk.

Berks Encore Hamburg Senior Center. List of activities: At 10 a.m. Medicare and pace plus changes for 2010 with Carolyn Krebs, 10:30 a.m. sit and get fit.

Berks Encore Hamburg Congregate lunch menu. Meatball sandwich with low salt tomato sauce, corn, roll with margarine, fresh apple, one percent milk.

Oct. 14

Miller-Keystone Blood Center has scheduled the following blood drive at Belleman’s Church, 3540 Belleman’s Church Road, Mohrsville, from 3 to 8 p.m.

Miller-Keystone Blood Center has scheduled the following blood drive at Steve Moyer Subaru with WEEU, 201 South Centre Ave., Leesport, from 9 a.m. to noon.

Hamburg Elementary School lunch menu. Pizza, fresh veggies with dip, fruit juice, brownie and milk.

Berks Encore Hamburg Senior Center. List of activities: At 10 a.m. weight and blood pressure screening, at 10:30 a.m. reverse mortgages with Dale Shuey.

Berks Encore Hamburg Congregate lunch menu. Roast turkey with low salt gravy, bread filling, green beans with almonds, whole wheat roll with margarine, orange cranberry sauce, fruited yogurt, one percent milk, low salt vegetable soup.

Oct. 15

Miller-Keystone Blood Center has scheduled the following blood drive at Hamburg Center, Old Route 22, Hamburg, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Hamburg Elementary School lunch menu. Soft taco with beef and cheese, lettuce and tomato, tortilla cips with salsa, pineapple tidbits and milk.

Berks Encore Hamburg Senior Center. List of activities: At 10 a.m. strength training, 10:15 a.m. cards, 12:30 p.m. dominoes.

Berks Encore Hamburg Congregate lunch menu. Roasted chicken leg, long grain and wild rice, stewed tomatoes, multigrain bread with margarine, three bean salad, Mandarin oranges, one percent milk.

Oct. 16

Hamburg Elementary School lunch menu. Chicken pattie on bun, lettuce and tomato, pierogies, fruit shape up and milk.

Berks Encore Hamburg Senior Center. List of activities: At 11 a.m. lunch bunch at Fiore’s Restaurant MOW only, no lunch served.

Berks Encore Hamburg Congregate lunch menu. Boneless pork chop, cheesy scalloped potatoes, butter beans, rye roll with margarine, canned apricots, one percent milk, low salt chicken noodle soup.

Oct. 17

Pot pie supper. Held at Salem-Berne United Methodist Church, 292 Salem Church Road, Hamburg from 4 to 7 p.m. Donations gratefully accepted. Take out available. Call 610-562-5867, or visit www.SBUMC.com.

Oct. 18

Vera Bradley Bingo. Last year was a sell out and we had so much fun we had to do it again. Held in Mt. Aetna, Pa. Don’t miss your chance to win Vera Bradley products. Proceeds to benefit the Andulhea Heritage Center. 20 regular games, early bird specials, special games, raffle, door prizes, food and refreshments available. Hurry, seating is limited. Special drawing for pre-registrants.

Oct. 19

Hamburg Elementary School lunch menu. Hot dog on roll, hash brown stick, fresh orange, wedges and milk.

Berks Encore Hamburg Senior Center. List of activities: At 10:15 a.m. bingo, 12:30 p.m. dominoes.

Berks Encore Hamburg Congregate lunch menu. Stuffed pepper with low salt tomato sauce, mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, whole wheat roll with margarine, fruited yogurt, one percent milk.

Oct. 20

Hamburg Elementary School lunch menu. Chicken nuggets, bread with margarine, mashed potatoes, apple crisp and milk.

Berks Encore Hamburg Senior Center. List of activities: At 10:30 a.m. sit and get fit, 11 a.m. Wii bowling.

Berks Encore Hamburg Congregate lunch menu. Baked ham with raisin sauce, mashed sweet potatoes, lima beans, cole slaw, whole wheat roll with margarine, angel food cake, one percent milk, pineapple juice.

Oct. 21

Hamburg Elementary School lunch menu. Shephards pie, bread with margarine, steamed green beans, fresh fruit, berry cooler and milk.

Berks Encore Hamburg Senior Center. List of activities: At 10:30 a.m. Brain fitness with Martha, 11:30 a.m. everybody’s birthday party.

Berks Encore Hamburg Congregate lunch menu. Salisbury steak with brown gravy, mashed red potatoes, harvard beets, multigrain bread with margarine, fresh orange, one percent milk, low salt beef rice soup.

Oct. 22

Hamburg Book Club. Held from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Gallery of Hamburg, 335 State  Street, Hamburg. Will be discussing What the Bleep Do We Know!?: Discovering the Endless Possibilities for Altering Your Everyday Reality– written by William Arntz, Betsy Chasse, and Mark Vicente.

Hamburg Elementary School lunch menu. Toasted cheese sandwich, chicken noodle soup, crackers, celery with peanut butter, peaches and milk.

Berks Encore Hamburg Senior Center. List of activities: At 10 a.m. strength training, 10:15 a.m. cards, 12:30 p.m. dominoes.

Berks Encore Hamburg Congregate lunch menu. Stuffed shells with low salt meat sauce, green beans, bread sticks with margarine, garden salad with creamy Italian dressing, lemon fluff, one percent milk, grape juice.

Oct. 23

Hamburg Elementary School lunch menu. Pizza, tossed salad with dressing, fruit juice, cake with icing and milk.

Berks Encore Hamburg Senior Center. List of activities: At 10:30 a.m. Halloween party with entertainment by Shep.

Berks Encore Hamburg Congregate lunch menu. Roast pork with low salt gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, rye roll with margarine, applesauce, sugar cookies, one percent milk, low salt chicken rice soup.

Oct. 24

Artist Studio/Showroom driving tours. Held from 10 am. to 5 p.m. Oct. 24 and 25, at the Gallery of Hamburg, 335 State Street, Hamburg. A free self-guided driving tour to ten artists’ studios / showrooms – the open houses are offered by members of the Hamburg Area Arts Alliance: visit www.hamburgpa.org for a map guide closer to the time.

Chicken pot pie dinner. Held from 3 to 7 p.m. There is a price for adults, 2 and under are free admission. Dine in or take out, at Zion UCC, Strausstown. Sponsored by the senior choir.

Power House Pull 2009. First annual event held at the Kempton Fairgrounds, Kempton. Registration starts at 11 a.m., pulls start at 1 p.m. There is a registration fee and admission fee. For more info call: Mike Kistler at 610-392-8246, Heather Riegel at 610-390-4017, Wayne Auchenbach at 610-730-4820. Visit www.kemptoncountryfair.org.

Oct. 26

Hamburg Elementary School lunch menu. Hot ham and cheese on bun, lettuce and tomato, french fries, pickles, pineapple tidbits, cookie and milk.

Berks Encore Hamburg Senior Center. List of activities: At 10:15 a.m. bingo, 12:30 p.m. dominoes.

Berks Encore Hamburg Congregate lunch menu. Open hot turkey sandwich with low salt gravy, paprika potatoes, peas and carrots, white bread with margarine, canned apricots, one percent milk.

Oct. 27

Hamburg Elementary School lunch menu. Salisbury steak, with bread and margarine, mashed potatoes, corn, mixed fruit, ice cream cup and milk.

Berks Encore Hamburg Senior Center. List of activities: At 10:30 a.m. sit and get fit, 11 a.m. Wii bowling.

Berks Encore Hamburg Congregate lunch menu. Swedish meatballs, baked potato, sliced zucchini/yellow squash, whole wheat roll with margarine, strawberry Jello with sliced strawberries, one percent milk, cranberry juice.

Oct. 28

Hamburg Elementary School lunch menu. Turkey and cheese or tuna sald on bun, lettuce and tomato, sun chips, fresh apple wedges, milk. Apple Crunch Day.

Berks Encore Hamburg Senior Center. List of activities: At 10:15 a.m. pokeno.

Berks Encore Hamburg Congregate lunch menu. Sausage patty with peppers and onions, low salt tomato sauce, crushed cream corn, carrot raisin salad, round roll with margarine, fresh apple, one percent milk.

Oct. 29

Hamburg Elementary School lunch menu. Spaghetti with meat sauce, Italian bread with margarine, tossed salad with dressing, peaches, ice cream sandwich and milk.

Berks Encore Hamburg Senior Center. List of activities: At 10 a.m., strength training, 10:15 a.m. cards, 12:30 p.m. dominoes.

Berks Encore Hamburg Congregate lunch menu. Hamburg BBQ, hamburg roll, yellow wax beans, broccoli salad, chocolate pudding, one percent milk.

Oct. 30

Hamburg Elementary School lunch menu. Popcorn chicken, bread with margarine, potato rounds, sliced pears, brownie and milk. Happy Halloween.

Berks Encore Hamburg Senior Center. List of activities: At 10:15 a.m. bingo, 12:30 p.m. dominoes.

Berks Encore Hamburg Congregate lunch menu. Seafood Newburg casserole, bow tie noodles with parsley, tomato/cucumber/onion salad, multigrain bread with margarine, hot sliced apples, one percent milk, apple juice.