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Brandywine Community Library
Dec. 9: 10:15 a.m. Preschool Story Riders. All about Me! Stories, songs, giggles and games, ages 2-5. 10:30 a.m. Baby LapSit Storytime.
Dec. 10: 10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime. 11:30 a.m. Toddler Time. 6:30p.m. Family Storytime.
Kutztown LibraryMondays 10am Preschool Story Time: Ages 3-5. Stories, songs and crafts.
Mondays 11 am Toddler Time: Ages 0-3. Stories, songs and fingerplays.
Tuesday Storyrider for Preschoolers: 11:15 am Ages 2-5. Stories, songs and fingerplays. ll
Thursday 10 am Toddler Time: Ages 0-3. Stories, songs and fingerplays.
Fleetwood Area Public LibraryCommunity Center, 2nd Floor. Call library at 610-944-0146.
“Kids Lego Club” Mondays: 6:30 p.m. Kids ages 12 and under may make creations inside the library using our Legos and Duplos.
“Yoga for Kids Ages 5-12” Wednesdays: at 6:30 p.m. Wear socks and bring a towel or yoga mat. Registration required at library.
“Perfectly Purple” with StoryRider Miss Denise: Dec. 10 at 9:30AM. Kids ages 2-5 may join us for stories, giggles, and games. No registration, free.
Night with Santa!: Dec. 10 at 6:30PM. Crafts and cookies with Santa. Parents, bring cameras along to take pictures with Santa free. Registration requested, inside library. Program in the Cafeteria (first floor) of the Community Center.
“Boats Ahoy” with StoryRider Miss Denise: Dec. 17 at 9:30AM. Kids ages 2-5 may join us for stories, giggles, and games. No registration, free.
Christmas Holiday Closing: Closed Dec. 24 & 25. Reopen Dec. 26 from 9AM-1PM.
New Year’s Holiday Closing: Closed Wednesday, Dec. 31, and Jan. 1. Reopen Jan. 2, from 9AM-1PM.
6th Annual Model Train Display105 S. Walnut St. Fleetwood
Sat. Dec. 6: 10am-4pmSun. Dec. 7: Noon-4pm
Sat. Dec. 13: Noon-4pmSun. Dec. 14: CLOSED
Sat. Dec. 20: 10am-4pm Santa Claus will be here and the Fleetwood Community Theatre Players will be sharing their holiday spirit
Sun. Dec. 21: Noon-4pmOther times and dates: by Calling 610-944-8609
Kutztown Area Historical Society Model Railroad Open House: Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m., Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28; Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25. Normal Avenue and Whiteoak Street, Kutztown. 500 square foot HO scale model railroad open for visitors. Children can use interactive controls for Thomas the Tank and other trains. www.kutztownhistory.org, call 610-683-7697, or email kahs1892@yahoo.com.
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Groups
1st Thursday: 6:30 p.m. at The Lutheran Home at Topton, 1 S. Home Ave., Topton, Reinert Bldg, Multi-purpose room. Contact: Sally Rothenberger, 610-682-1404.
4th Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. at Kutztown Community Library, 70 Bieber Alley, Kutztown. Contact: Janet Yost, 610-683-5820.
Holiday PutzTraditional Christmas Putz at The Lutheran Home at Topton: open to public 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 29 and 30, and Dec. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28. No pre-registration required. Large-group or tours can be arranged by contacting Pat Kasunic at 610-682-0677.
Planetarium at Kutztown University
All shows: begin at 7 p.m., open to public, in Grimm Science Building, Lytle Lane and North Campus Dr., on KU campus. All shows followed by question & answer period with KU’s astrophysicist and planetarium director Dr. Phill Reed. www.kutztown.edu/planetarium.
Dec. 16 and 18: Season of Light Holiday Show. Free. Learn about the changing of seasons, the winter solstice, constellations and the history of seasonal customs and religious beliefs.
Dec. 5Longswamp Township Historical Society announces the publication of latest book “The Village of Mertztown”: Copies of our other “Village” series and our 2015 Calendar will also be available. Friday, Dec. 5 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Christian Congregation Church, 323 Chestnut Street, Mertztown. Complimentary refreshments.
The Lutheran Home at Topton Holiday Tea: a Christmas tea with other holiday refreshments 2 to 4 p.m. at the senior living community, One South Home Ave. Public invited, senior living residents will participate. For more information, 610-682-1350.
Dec. 6Christmas Bazaar: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., St. Paul’s UCC, 47 S. Whiteoak Street, Kutztown. Christmas mice, decorations, crafts, cookies, white elephants, eat in or take out food.
Annual Cookie and Baked Goods Sale: starting at 9 a.m. New Jerusalem Zion U.C.C., Rt. 737, Krumsville, across from Greenwich Elementary School, 610-756-6892.
11th annual Feed A Starving Artist Art Show & Sale: free to attend 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Brandywine Heights High School Cafe, 103 Old Topton Rd. Mertztown. Hosted by B.H.H.S. Art Club. Live Entertainment, Kids Crafts, Homemade soups, chili and apple dumplings and over 40 Artists showing and selling their work.
Grand Opening: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fleetwood Antique Mall, 14129 Kutztown Road Fleetwood. Formerly Antique Complex of Fleetwood and under new ownership, the Arak family will continue operating the business. Raffle Baskets, live DJ from Jumpin’ J Entertainment, Food from Pott’s U Hotdogs, as well as Vendor Meet and Greets. Proceeds from raffle baskets donated to Fleetwood Food Bank.
Rhythm in Motion Dance Company ballet Peter Pan: Dec. 6, 7 p.m., and Dec. 7, 3 p.m., at Kutztown Middle School. Tickets are free for children two and younger. Photo opportunity with props and cast following each show. To purchase tickets or more information, go to http://www.rimdco.com.
Christmas in Kutztown: sponsored and managed by Kutztown Community Partnership. 200 block of West Main Street closed for festivities noon to 6 p.m.; visit from Santa at Pop’s, Santa’s Workshop, window-decorating contest, hands-on crafts, vendors, snacks and hot chocolate, strolling actors, gift-card raffle at Young Ones Records, At Eckhaus Gallery a display of make-believe gingerbread houses, Horse-drawn wagons, and music. Tree-lighting at Kutztown Historical Society, Whiteoak St. and Normal Ave. at 5:50 p.m.
“Christmas in Kutztown” coordinated with holiday events at Kutztown University: 9 to 11 a.m., KU Alumni Association Breakfast with Santa. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., KU German Heritage Center welcomes guests to Christmas on the Farm featuring children’s activities, vendors, wagon rides, and folklife demonstrations.
Dec. 7Kutztown Holiday House Tour: 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Kick off Kutztown’s bicentennial celebration with a self-guided tour of 7 architectural treasures spanning three centuries. Advance tickets for sale at Kutztown Community Library, 70 Bieber Alley, Kutztown. 610-683-5820. Day of event tickets for sale at The Yoga House, 15305 Kutztown Rd. Kutztown and Main Street Inn, 401 W. Main St. Kutztown. Refreshments served at The Yoga House and Main Street Inn. Sponsored by Friends of Kutztown Community Library.
VFW Breakfast ALL YOU CAN EAT buffet: 8 a.m. to noon at 1522 Butz Rd, Breinigsville. Scrambled Eggs (plain or fancy), Pancakes, FT, HF, SOS, Sausage, Bacon, Ham, and more for minimal fee. www.VFWPost8282.org
Rajah Shrine Chanters Concert: held at New Jerusalem Lutheran Church, 27 Lyons Road, Fleetwood, at 2 p.m. Refreshments will follow the concert. A free-will offering will be taken.
Dec. 9The Lutheran Home at Topton Healthy Holiday-related Cooking Demonstration: Diakon senior living community will hold a free public “healthy holiday” cooking demonstration at 1:30 p.m. Chefs from Morrison Senior Living will show participants how to make healthy, delicious holiday fare. Call the senior living community, One S. Home Ave., at 610-682-1350.
Theology with a Twist: 7 p.m. at the Kutztown Tavern. The Advent of Forgiveness. What will it mean for us to live as forgiven people? The birth narratives of the gospels may offer fresh inspiration in this Advent season. More info theologywithatwist@outlook.com or call 610-926-3907.
Dec. 11Berks County Patriots meeting: 6:30-8:30 PM, Leesport Market. 5th Annual Tribute to Veterans and Patriots Christmas Party. Toy and Food Collection for Berks County Veterans. All welcome.?Dec. 12
Miradow, a female folk duo: 8 p.m., part of the Kutztown Folk Music Society’s Season, at St. John’s UCC, 257 W. Walnut St. in Kutztown. Musicians Jessica Madow and Donna Lang weave diverse backgrounds of classical folk and everything in-between, promising a unique melange of eclectic fun. There is a cost. For more information, visit www.kfms.org or contact Keith at 610-683-8720, Peggy at 610-683-5224 or Dave at 610-682-7438.
Brandywine Heights High School Music Department annual Festival of Carols: 2:30 p.m. for Senior Citizens and Brandywine Heights staff. Tickets not required, admission free. Refreshments follow in cafeteria. 7 p.m. concert for general public. Tickets can be pre-purchased, starting Dec. 2 and day of concert. 610-682-5102 ext. 2529.
Dec. 13Zion’s Union Church Maxatawny Outdoor Live Nativity: outdoor live nativity (including live animals) 20 minute shows telling the Christmas story every half hour from 5 to 7 p.m. (last show starts at 7 p.m. Admission is free. Refreshments at no cost.
Santa at the Library: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. hosted by the Kutztown Optimist Club.
Annual Christmas Cookie and Soup Sale: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pictures with Santa (pets welcome) 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Weisenberg/Lowhill Township Historical Society, 4585 Werleys Corner Rd., New Tripoli. Children’s activities are crafts and ornaments. In addition wreaths, swags, cookbooks, ornaments, crocks and much more are available for purchase. Refreshments are available. Call 610-395-0763.
Dec. 14St. Nicholas Christmas Open House: Huff’s Church 3-5:30 p.m. Informal drop-in. Walk through church to enjoy decorations, hear Christmas readings and music including 1852 Krause Organ. 4-4:45 p.m. Children’s Choir Musical “Follow the Star,” St. Nicholas visit, and sing carols with Bell Choir. Santa Room displays St. Nicholas’ Story and many Santa items. Refreshments before and after 4 p.m. program.
49th annual Kutztown Community Choir Christmas choral concert: 3 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 357 W. Main St., Kutztown. Variety of holiday music. Admission open to public.
Yard Sale, Craft Show & Flea Market: at Kempton Community Center, 83 Community Drive, Kempton, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Santa will be there from 9 a.m. to noon. Questions call Beverly 610-756-6987.
Dec. 18Free informational session on adoption and child foster care: 6 p.m. at Diakon Adoption & Foster Care, on campus of The Lutheran Home at Topton, One S. Home Ave., Topton. To attend call, toll-free, 1-888-582-2230 or (610) 682-1504 to register.
Dec. 19Reading Philharmonic Orchestra, Christmas Concert: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 117 E. Arch St., Fleetwood, 7 p.m. www.stpaulslutheran.com. A free will offering will be taken, and refreshments will follow the concert.
Friday Night at the Movies, “Christmas Lodge”: at Lighthouse Baptist Church, 2096 Independent Road (Route 863 S near New Smithville), Breinigsville 7 p.m. A non-profit building restoration project administrator, Mary and her boyfriend, Kent, go hiking in the mountains and come across an inn that her grandfather used to take the family to for the Christmas holidays. The lodge is in a state of disrepair, and Mary tries to raise $2 million to restore it while finding out what she truly wants for herself. Free movie and refreshments. 610-285-2235 or www.lighthousebaptistlv.org.
Jan. 9Charlie Zahm performance: part of the Kutztown Folk Music Society’s Season, soloist Charlie Zahm perform at St. John’s UCC, 257 W. Walnut St. in Kutztown 8 p.m. Popular artist at Celtic music festivals, Maritime and American Traditional music events. There is a cost. For more information, visit www.kfms.org or contact Keith at 610-683-8720, Peggy at 610-683-5224 or Dave at 610-682-7438.
Feb. 13Juggernaut String Band: 8 p.m. St. John’s UCC, 257 W. Walnut St. in Kutztown, part of a series by Kutztown Folk Music Society. Uncle Pete Tawny and Juggernaut run on a high octane blend of classic rock, bluegrass and Mardi Gras party tunes, seasoned with Pete’s originals. They call it Rockfolk, and it includes banjo, fiddle, drums, rubboard, spoons, bass and vocals. There is a cost. For more information, visit www.kfms.org or contact Keith at 610-683-8720, Peggy at 610-683-5224 or Dave at 610-682-7438.
Feb. 28, 2015The seventh annual Friendfest Benefit Beer And Wine Festival: benefiting the programs and services offered by Friend, Inc. Community Services, two sessions 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at Beltzner Hall in the Kutztown Fairgrounds. International craft beer and local wines. Music from The Wallace Brothers and Frog Holler. Sandwich included with the price of admission and additional food available for purchase. Volunteers appreciated! Tickets now available! Visit www.friendfest.org, or contact Cathy at 610-683-7791.
March 13PA German expert and musician to perform in Kutztown: Keith Brintzenhoff, an expert on Pennsylvania German music, dance, instruments and folklore, will perform as part of a series of concerts hosted by the Kutztown Folk Music Society. Hosted by St. John’s UCC, 257 W. Walnut St. in Kutztown, the performance will begin at 8 p.m. Brintzenhoff plays a variety of string instruments, tells stories and jokes, does lively kid’s shows, calls and teaches hoedowns and leads the Toad Creek Ramblers. There is a cost. For more information, visit www.kfms.org or contact Keith at 610-683-8720, Peggy at 610-683-5224 or Dave at 610-682-7438.
April 10Dulcimer player to perform original songs: songwriter and dulcimer performer Linda Russell will come to St. John’s UCC, 257 W. Walnut St., Kutztown, 8 p.m. as part of the Kutztown Folk Music Society’s concert series. Early American ballads and love songs, to mountain gospels, Irish dance tunes and her own compositions. There is a cost. For more information, visit www.kfms.org or contact Keith at 610-683-8720, Peggy at 610-683-5224 or Dave at 610-682-7438.
April 25Friend Inc.’s 26th annual Benefit Auction: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Beltzner Hall, Kutztown Fairgrounds at 5:30 p.m. Bid on art, jewelry, household items, autographed items, gift certificates for local businesses (like hair salons and restaurants), not to mention our famous desserts. Dinner catered by Dori Martin Catering (includes vegetarian options) and drinks (domestic and craft and wine from Blair Vineyards) included in price. This year is country picnic themed event. For more information and tickets visit www.friendinc.org or call 610-683-7791.
May 8Martin Sisters to perform in Kutztown: five-piece Western Swing band 8 p.m. at St. John’s UCC, 257 W. Walnut St. in Kutztown. Part of the Kutztown Folk Music Society concert series. The band’s music features triple fiddles, vocal harmonies, guitar and bass. The sisters have been traveling and performing with their family, the Celtic Martins, for the past 10 years. There is a cost. For more information, visit www.kfms.org or contact Keith at 610-683-8720, Peggy at 610-683-5224 or Dave at 610-682-7438.
August 8Friend, Inc. Community Services 6th annual “Brake the Cycle of Poverty”: benefit bike ride 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Keystone Hall, Kutztown University. Choose from 10, 25, 33 or 62 mile routes. SAG support, well marked roads and cue sheets, food for registered riders, goodie bags, coupons, prizes, and more. Registration starts at 7 a.m. Children under 12 ride for free. Register by July 10 and get a t-shirt, otherwise as supplies last. Raise your own money through sponsors and get more prizes and even a BRAKE THE CYCLE Jersey. For more information or to register visit www.friendinc.org or call 610-683-7791.
