Ongoing & Upcoming EventsShepherd’s Kitchen at Honey Brook Presbyterian Church FREE meal: Oct. 2, Nov. 6 and Dec. 4 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 4331 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook. 610-273-2848 or email pastor@honeybrookpres.org.
Teen Outdoor Adventure Club: Climbing, caving or hiking and geocaching. Meetings at Lion’s Club, 14 Mt. Pleasant Road, Honey Brook Wednesdays 7 p.m. Teens 13 and over invited. Call Allen Maddox at 610-741-3831,www.dragonbreathgrotto.org, Facebook as Dragon Breath Grotto Venturing Crew 9.
Community Yoga: Morgantown Village Library. Every Wednesday and Friday 8:30 a.m., 70-minute class. Wear comfortable clothes, bring a mat.
Lighten Up with Yoga: One hour all level community yoga class Sundays 10:30 a.m. at Human Breathing Yoga Studio, 3605 E. Main St., Morgantown. 610-585-3617 or visit www.humanbreathing.com.
Caron/ Honey Brook Parent Support Group bi-monthly meetings: at Honey Brook Presbyterian Church, 4331 Horseshoe Pike (Rt. 322), Honey Brook. Open to parents, family members and friends of those affected by substance abuse issues. 1st and 3rd Tuesday 6:30 to 8 p.m. Contact Jeanne at Jeanne.1105@yahoo.com or Alice at ahoran912@aol.com.
Christian Acoustic Open Mic: First Sunday of the month, 7 p.m., at The Torch, in the rear building at the Clock Tower Plaza, 2846 Main St., Morgantown. Musicians guidelines at www.facebook.com/ChristianOpenMic/info or call 717-354-6804. Listeners welcome. No admission fee.
Pinochle/Hausie: 12-6 p.m. Wednesdays except 3rd Wednesday at Morgantown Library. Call Rick at 610-286-6492.
Free support groups and health information programs at Garden Spot Village: open to community. Oct. 1 Living With Loss Group 10 to 11 a.m. in the Village Square Board Room. Oct. 9 Essential Tremors Support Group at 10 a.m. in the Village Square Board Room. Oct. 13 Alzheimer’s Caregivers’ Support Group from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Village Square Board Room. Oct. 27 Parkinson’s Support Group at 2 p.m. in the Board Room. The Low Vision Support Group will not meet in October. The next meeting is Nov. 13.
Honey Brook Community LibraryStory Time with Miss Jennifer: Songs, stories, crafts Wednesdays and Thursdays, until Dec. 4 at 10 a.m. Best suited for preschool ages 2 -5, but all ages welcome. 610-273-3303 or email jspade@ccls.org.
Estate Planning: Sept. 30 from 6-7 p.m. and Oct. 11 from 2 -3 p.m., 30 minute presentation about estate planning area of law followed by question and answer session. Register, call 610-273-3303 or email jspade@ccls.org.
Raise A Reader: Fridays Oct. 10, 17, 24, & 31 at 10 a.m. Ages 0-36 months. Rhymes, fingerplays, music, and books. Limited to 15 children and caregiver. Register, call 610-273-3303 or email jspade@ccls.org.
Tricks & Treats for Tweens & Teens: Oct. 17 from 6 -8 p.m. For ages 10 & up. Bring a comfy chair or beanbag chair. Register, call 610-273-3303 or email jspade@ccls.org.
Oct. 3Grand Opening of the Red Tent Project: Oct. 3 and 4 at the T.E.A. Factory, 580 Willow St, Reading. Reception 6 p.m., documentary film “Things We Don’t Talk About: Women’s Stories from the Red Tent,” 7 p.m. Light refreshments. The Red Tent is an installation art piece blended with community outreach, and is rooted in women’s history. The Red Tent will be open to women in October and November during select times and dates, and special events will also be planned. T.E.A. Factory Facebook page, http://teafactoryco.com.
Oct. 4Chicken Barbecue: Goodwill United Methodist Church, 148 Church Road, Elverson. Serving from 12 until 5 p.m. or until sold out. Call 610-286-5875 for further information. Reserved tickets will be held until 4 p.m. only.
Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines 24th Annual Blessing of the Animals: at the farm, 1710 ridge Road (Rt. #23), Pottstown. A short non-denominational service will be held at noon in the main barn, followed by an individual blessing of your pet the retired and rescued horses on the farm. Cats, dogs and other small animals are welcome on a leash or in a carrier, with supervision by their owners. After the Blessing is a Fall Festival with crafts, games and hay rides. Lunch will be available. The Ryerss horses will be in the barn and ready to greet visitors. Ryerss Farm is a charitable non profit organization, caring for retired and rescued horses.
Birdsboro Contra Dance: 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Birdsboro Community Memorial Center, 201 E. Main St. in Birdsboro. Beginner instruction at 7 p.m. Caller is Justin Kauker with music by Trees with Wings. Admission charged. Wear soft-soled shoes. www.birdsborocontra.org
Oct. 5All You Can Eat Breakfast: Geigertown Fire Company, 3433 Hay Creek Road, 7 to 11 a.m. Children under 6 free. Proceeds support the fire company. 610-286-6481.
Oct. 10Berks County Amish Heritage Tour: Sponsored by The Nicholas Stoltzfus House Preservation Committee, Inc. For information contact Paul S. Kurtz, 206 Wheat Ridge Dr., Ephrata, PA 17522, 717-808-7785, Psku04@ptd.net
Oct. 14The New Person Ministries Fall Banquet: 6:30-9 p.m., at Grace Fellowship Church 622 Old Lancaster Pike, Shillington. Speaker for the event is Christopher Shank, Executive Director of the nationwide Justice Fellowship Network. The Voices of Triumph choir will sing. Call 610-777-2222 for ticket information.
Oct. 25Halloween Fun Day: 1 p.m., Caernarvon Township (Berks County) Social Hall, 3307 Main St., Morgantown. Includes costume contest, prizes awarded. Hosted by Parks and Recreation Committee.
Oct. 26Piano recital presented by Phillip Compton and Amanda Keegan: 3 p.m. in St. Peter Church, 2835 Manor Road, Coatesville (Rte. 82.) Keegan, pupil of Compton, is a junior at Coatesville Area Senior High School. Compton holds music degrees from Susquehanna and Temple universities and has extensive soloist and conducting experience both here and abroad. Program features works by Haydn, Beethoven, David Lanz, Brahms and Joplin. Admission is free.
Nov. 1Holiday Craft Show and Bazaar: Cedarville U.M.Church, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Crafts,baked goods,and lunch available. Attic Treasures 8-12. Craft tables available:contact Sheila@cedarvilleumc.org.
Lancaster County’s Best Kept Secrets Tour: Oct. 10 to 25. A shopping adventure featuring 37 off-the-beaten path businesses. You’ll travel place to place enjoying all the special free things and valuable coupons the businesses have for you. What a fun way to explore! Call 717-721-9409 for more info. www.bestkeptsecretstour.com
Eastern Lancaster County Library in New Holland: Registration required for programs. To register, call 717-354-0525 or visit www.elancolibrary.org. Library will close early Oct. 1 for the New Holland Farm Show Parade.
Preschool Story Time: Tuesdays at 10:30am. For ages 3-5.
Friday Frolic for Toddlers: 10:30am. For walking toddlers ages 1-3.
Stay & Play: Fridays at 11:15am. For ages 1-3. 15 minutes after toddler story time ends, we’ll get out the toys!
Math and Science Tutoring: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-8pm, Advance registration required. ELANCO Library partnering with L&T Engineering to provide free tutors for ELANCO students. Help with math and science for all grade levels.
Super Readers Council: Kids Book Club Oct. 6 at 6:30pm. For grades 3-6. Read a book. ANY BOOK! Bring it along for discussion.
Readers’ Roundtable Book Discussion: Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. will discuss The Light in the Ruins by Chris Bohjalian.
Danger Club: Oct. 9 at 6:30pm. For grades 3-6.
Book Character Fair: Oct. 13 at 2 p.m. Family Event. Families invited, meet book characters, themed craft or activity. Teens interested in dressing as characters and running a booth contact Heather Smith at 717-354-0525.
Lego Block Party: Oct. 13 at 6:30pm. For ages 3 and up build creations, “Amazing Animals.”
All Aboard! Sensory Story Time: Oct. 18 at 9 a.m. For children with specials needs, ages 3-8, stories, songs, activities that improve literacy and social skills. Funded by the Kiwanis Club of New Holland.
Super Happy Fun Fancy Dress Costume Ball and Karaoke: Oct. 18 at 6:30pm. For grades 7-12. Teens invited for singing and dancing! Costumes optional.
Teen Book Club: Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. For grades 7-12. Bring a book you’ve read recently for discussion.
ELANCO Library Knitting Circle: Oct. 20 from 6-8pm.
Whiz Kids: Oct. 21 at 6:30pm. For Grades K-2. Science, Technology, Engineer and Math Club for early elementary aged kids. In this club make creative, innovative projects, and participate in various fun STEM-related challenges.
Pumpkin Painting: Oct. 23 at 6:30pm, Family Event. Paint a pumpkin to look like a book character – or however you choose. Pumpkins provided. For all ages with an adult helper. Space is limited.