RecurringCenterport Lions Club: Jamming Sessions will be held every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. Music starts at 5:30 p.m. All musicians welcome.
Senior Citizens Club of Hamburg: The Hamburg Seniors meet at 2 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of each month in the Hamburg Area Middle School cafeteria. If school is canceled on the meeting day because of bad weather, the meeting is canceled.
Hamburg Public Library Story Time: The Hamburg Public Library has 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: Library board meetings are held the second Tuesdays except July. Public encouraged to attend.
Chestnut Knoll Assisted Living: 120 W. Fifth Street, Boyertown, hosts a monthly family support group for those who are coping with Alzheimer’s disease. It is affiliated with the Alzheimer’s Association and is held on the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m.
Bethany United Methodist Church Young Children’s Choir: Ages 2-6 practicing 1st 3 Wednesday each month at 6:30 p.m. Singing at 10:15 Worship Service. Sunday after 3rd practice each month. Call Mary Sabas at 570-593-8744 or leave a message at 610-562-2861 for more information. Located at 321 Island Street, Hamburg.
Shoemakersville Fire Company Line Dancing: Come out to the Banquet Hall on the second Friday of each month. There will be a DJ playing the best country music and a Cash Bar will also be available. From 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Must be 21 to enter.
Play Competitive Scrabble: Every Tuesday evening from 6 to 10 p.m. at Dunkin’ Donuts, 1618 Mountain Road, Hamburg. Take the next step from the living room to the tournament scene! Free event. For more information call Patrick at 484-665-2303. Please RSVP so we know how much space is needed. Hamburg Scrabble Club can now be found online at http://x2t.com/315285.
Schuylkill Valley Library: Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. StoryRiders Preschool Storytime. Stories, songs, giggles, and games! Ages 0-5.
Fridays 10 a.m. Storytime with Miss Kelly. Stories, crafts, and more! At Schuylkill Valley Community Library, 1310 Washington Rd., Leesport. 610-926-1555. www.berks.lib.pa.us/ssv.
Food Bank: We Agape You, Inc. holds a food bank the last Thursday of every month. The food pantry is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is located at Bern UCC at 3196 Bernville Rd. Leesport. All are welcome to stop in and obtain free grocery items. For more information please visit www.weagapeyou.org.
Fasnacht & Sticky Bun Sale: At St. John’s Lutheran Church, 99 Church St., Hamburg, Order deadline is Sunday, Feb. 8. Pickup at St. John’s Feb. 13 from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Feb. 14 from 9 to 11 a.m. Fasnachts–Plain or sugared, Sticky buns – Plain or with raisins or nuts. To order call June at 610-562-4440; or Kay at 610-562-4025.
Jan. 31Chicken Pot Pie Dinner: From 4 to 7 p.m. at Salem-Berne United Methodist Church, 292 Salem Church Rd., Tilden Twp., Hamburg. All you can eat. Donations accepted. Take out available.
Feb. 2Hamburg Grange: Collate Pomona Echo at Ontelaunee at 4:15 p.m. and Ag-Legislative Meeting at Agricultural Center at 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 5Blood Drive: The LEO club is holding a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at Hamburg Area High School. The two blood donation busses will be on the old bus platform outside the language hallway by the student parking lot. Please contact Terri McCarthy (termcc@hasdhawks.org or 610-562-3861) to sign up for a time slot to donate and help save lives! This is an early dismissal day for high school students due to parent-teacher conferences from 11:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Please let your friends and neighbors know that the blood bus will be here accepting donations until 4:30 p.m. and walk ins are welcome.
Feb. 6Country and Couples Line Dancing: Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; dance 7:30 -10:30 p.m., at the Shartlesville Grange, N. 4th St., Shartlesville. There is a cost. Benefits Shartlesville Lions Club outreach programs. Info: 610-488-1984.
Feb. 7Breakfast Buffet: At the Shoemakersville Fire Company 300 Church Ave., Shoemakersville, from 7:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. There is a cost, 5 and under are free.
Feb. 8Strausstown Fire Company’s Breakfast: At the Strausstown Fire Company’s Community Campus, 50 East Avenue, Strausstown; 8 a.m. to 12 noon; full breakfast menu; proceeds benefit the Apparatus Fund.
Feb. 11Informational Forum on Medical Marijuana: At 6:30 p.m. at Evangelical Lutheran Friedens Church, 537 North Main Street, Bernville. Go to campaign4compassion.com for more information.
Feb. 12Hamburg Area Historical Society: Because of school scheduling, The Hamburg Area Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. on the Second Thursday, Feb. 12 at the Hamburg Area High School LGI room. Terry Boyer from 1860 Wood Co. will present “A Master Craftsman -Researching and Designing the Past.” Terry makes miniature houses to scale. We will not meet if the school is closed because of weather conditions.
The Jalappa All-Stars: At the Grand Old Opry of Centerport, 2207 Main Street, Centerport. Cancellations will be announced on WEEU. Questions, call Marilyn at 610-926-2627. Individual musicians and groups of musicians are always welcome.
Feb. 14Snowshoeing with Your Sweetie on Valentine’s Day: Starting at 1 p.m., at the Kernsville Dam Recreation Area, Monument Parking Lot. Even if you don’t have a sweetie, you’ll have a sweet time at this new fun-filled winter program. If you’ve ever been interested in snowshoeing and wanted to learn what it is all about, then join us for this specially designed program for beginners. Snowshoe sizing and proper fit will be discussed. More importantly, participants will learn how to move in them. If there’s no snow on the ground – or not enough snow – we’ll still gather for a nice mid-winter hike along the beautiful trail. Participants can bring their own snowshoes; we’ll also have some available for “trial on the trail.” Another option: Cross-country ski kits and snowshoes can be rented at Buckman’s Ski Shop in Muhlenberg Township (610-678-5960). Registration deadline is Monday, Feb. 2, by calling 610-374-2944.
The Kernsville Dam Recreation Area, Monument Parking Lot, is located at 25 Kernsville Dam Road, Hamburg. This program is presented by the Berks County Parks and Recreation Department. For more information call 610-374-2944 or visit www.countyofberks.com/parks or find us on Facebook “Berks County Parks and Recreation
Hamburg Grange: Grange Meeting at 4 p.m., Valentine’s Day program.
Feb. 15Longaberger Basket Bingo: Benefitting Molly Rothermel and her fight with Meningococcal Septicemia. At Hamburg Field House. Doors open at 12 p.m., Bingo starts at 2 p.m. Chinese Auction will be held. Food will be available for purchase. Donation necessary. Any additional information contact Melissa at 484-294-1355 or Heather at 610-577-5938.
Hamburg Area Historical Society: Our 10th Annual Kauffman’s Chicken BBQ fundraiser will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pickup @ the Hamburg Middle School Cafeteria. Baked goods available. Snow date, Feb. 22. For Tickets, call 610-488-1817. Deadline to order is Feb. 1.
Feb. 17Blood Drive: Hamburg Rotary Blood Drive from 2-8 p.m.
Feb. 21February Fun Day – A Mid-Winter Adventure: Join staff, starting at 1 p.m., at Blue Marsh Lake, Dry Brooks Day Use area on the beach for another cross-country ski and snowshoe adventure. Again, please call 610-374-2944 by Monday, Feb. 16, to register.
Hamburg Grange: Chicken Pot Pie dinner, 4-7 p.m.
Feb. 23Hamburg Grange: Pre-Quarterly Meeting at Fleetwood at 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 26Hamburg Grange: Grange Meeting at 7 p.m., President’s Day program.
March 14Geocaching – A Beginner’s Guide: At Blue Marsh Dry Brooks Day Use area on the beach beginning at 1 p.m. Join staff from parks and the lake along with experienced geocachers as everyone navigates through a beginner’s course. The basics of geocaching will be explained and participants will discover geocaches hidden around Blue Marsh Lake. Come prepared with appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. Don’t own a handheld GPS? Don’t worry – staff will have some to share.
