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.
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. 13Line Dancing: At the Shoemakersville Fire Company. 300 Church Ave. Shoemakersville. From 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Kitchen opens at 6 p.m. Must be 21 and up.
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.
Soup & Bake Sale: From 9 a.m. – Noon at Evangelical Lutheran Friedens Church, 537 North Main Street, Bernville. Call 610-488-7942 for more information.
Feeder Frenzy: Beat cabin fever, head to Hawk Mountain! Free. Trail fee applies for non members.
Beat cabin fever and head to Hawk Mountain for a day-long event focused on feeding birds during the long winter months. Program includes two live raptor programs, a guided winter walk, two children’s crafts, free information on different seed and winter bird identification, and complimentary bird friendly coffee and hot cocoa. A great excuse to get moving!
11 a.m. – Live Raptor Program, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Bird Feeder Interpretation, Noon to 2 p.m. – Kids Crafts (Heart-shaped critter crafts and Pinecone birdfeeders), 12:30 p.m. – Winter Bird Walk, 2 p.m. – Live Raptor Program.
Sample bird friendly coffee and learn more about Hawk Mountain’s status as a Pennsylvania Conservation Partner for Birds and Beans. Different activity may be substituted for bird walk in event of poor outdoor conditions.
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.
Shartlesville Fire Company Breakfast: Shartlesville Fire Company will be hosting a breakfast from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at its Bingo Hall located on Main St./Old Rt. 22 Shartlesville. It is a full Breakfast Menu and all proceeds benefit the Fire Equipment Fund.
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.
18th Century Pennsylvania German Ice Harvesting Demo: At 2:30 p.m., the Dreibelbis Farm Historical Society will host a presentation of 18th century Pennsylvania German ice harvesting at the Historic Dreibelbis Farm in Virginville. The demonstration will include cutting and harvesting ice blocks from the ice pond, hauling the ice to the ice house, loading the ice house, and a demonstration of the actual tools used. A bonfire and hot chocolate will be available after the presentation, and the farm grounds and nature trail will be open to the public.
The event is free to the public and will be held rain or shine, with only blizzard conditions cancelling. Attendees are encouraged to dress for the weather and be prepared to walk on an unpaved, farm lane.
The Historic Dreibelbis Farm is located on Route 143 south of the village of Virginville. GPS Address: 356 Hard Hill Road, Hamburg, PA. Parking is available on-site.
The Ice Harvesting Demonstration is the first of several events to be hosted in 2015 by the DFHS, to fulfill their mission to preserve and protect the historic Dreibelbis farm and to make it available to the public for educational, historical, and environmental purposes. Other events, such as the annual Wetlands and Wildflowers Walk, a Spring Peeper Walk, and the fourth annual Historic Farm Festival will be held in coming months.
For more information visit www.Dreibelbisfarm.org, “Historic Dreibelbis Farm” on Facebook or contact Mark Dreibelbis at (610) 488-7896.
Dance: From 7 to 11 p.m. in the Main Hall at Gilbertsville Fire Company, 1456 East Philadelphia Avenue (Rt. 73). There is a cost for admission which includes dinner, door prizes, music by Jimmy Kelly. Cash Bar. For information, contact Carol at 610-926-5479.
Feb. 16Pretzel City Bear Den: Local branch of Good Bears of the World (GBW) an international club devoted to put teddys in the arms of the lonely and the traumatized. Meeting at 1 p.m. at 2649 Bernville Rd., Reading. For more info call 610-372-8945. Come join our den.
Feb. 17Blood Drive: Hamburg Rotary Blood Drive from 2-8 p.m.
Our Town Foundation Annual Meeting: Open to the public. Learn about our past accomplishments and our future goals. At 6:30 p.m. at the Hamburg Strand Theater, 6 South 4th Street, Hamburg. Nominations for directors include: Steve Macbeth, Brian Warfel, Vreeland Wood, Allen Madeira and Brenda Bauer. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP by Feb. 13 at 610-562-3106 or otfassistant2@verizon.net.
Feb. 19Wahl Street: Performing at the next Berks Encore Shoemakersville Dance, which is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Shoemakersville Fire Company. There is a cost per person. Evening dances are held on the third Thursday of each month, except in December.
Feb. 20Country 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. For more info call 610-488-1984.
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.
Geo-Caching and Winter Scavenger Hunt: From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Visitor Center. Beat cabin fever with two outdoor activities. Snow date is Sunday, Feb. 22. FREE with trail fee.
Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean you have to stay indoors. Bundle up and make the trip Hawk Mountain to test your skills at geo-caching. Whether you’re a pro or you’ve never heard of it, we’ll set you up for a good time, and provide both an easy and a challenging trek. Also available will be a winter scavenger hunt, with an option designed for adults and another for children.
For those interested in the geo-caching, participants can work alone or as a group. A limited number of GPS units will be available for use, so partipants are encouraged to bring their own, if possible. Other items to bring include: Warm, Layered Clothing, Digital Camera or camera phone, Handheld GPS unit if you have one, Pencil/Pen, Yak Trax or shoes with good grip. Trails have been ice.
Chicken Pot Pie Dinner: The Hamburg Grange #2103 is holding an All-You-Can-Eat Homemade Chicken Pot Pie Dinner to benefit the SAVE OUR STRAND CAMPAIGN. Bake sale also on premises. From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Hamburg Area High School. There is a cost for dinner. Take-out available. Tickets are available at the door, or by calling Mike Adams (610) 562-5933, or purchasing at Our Town Foundation, 335 State St. The Grange is also collecting items at the dinner for the Northern Berks Food Pantry. Snow date is Saturday, Feb. 28.
Feb. 22Hamburg Swap Meet and Car Corral: At the Hamburg Fire Co. Field House, 127 S. Fourth St. (rear) Hamburg. From 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. Indoor and outdoor spaces, refreshments available, handicap friendly, held rain or shine. For vendor spaces call 610-262-9718. For information call 610-823-4656.
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.
Keystone Mt. Way: At the Grande 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.
March 7Hamburg Grange: Pomona Meeting at Fleetwood at 9:45 a.m.
Sportsmen’s Banquet: At Salem E.C. Church, 2150 Old 22, Lenhartsville. Doors open at 4 p.m. Local artisans and businesses, wild game cook-off, children’s archery range and activities. Dinner buffet at 6 p.m. Corey Brossman at 7 p.m. Lots of door prizes and give-a-ways all night. Tickets on sale now, in advance recommended. For tickets call or text 484-505-8822 or email corijo34@yahoo.com.
March 8Hamburg Grange: Berks Heim visitation at 12:45 p.m.
Strausstown 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.
March 12New Found Grass: At the Grande 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.
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.
Hamburg Grange: Meeting at 4 p.m., State and County Junior Royalty, Egg Hunt.
March 21Murder Mystery Dinner Theater: Our Town Foundation event. Join us for an evening of laughs at a Murder Mystery Dinner Theater presentation at Haag’s Hotel, 3rd and Main Streets, Shartlesville, from 6 to 9 p.m. Ticket includes show, hot buffet dinner, tax and tip. For tickets contact Our Town Foundation at 610-562-3106.
March 21 & 22Great Outdoors Spring Art Show: Local Hamburg Area Arts Alliance members will display their wildlife inspired work in the Deer Country Exhibit at Cabela’s, 100 Cabela Drive, Hamburg, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Free event.
March 26Blue Ridge Mountain Clan: At the Grande 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.
Hamburg Grange: Meeting at 7 p.m., Easter and/or St. Patrick’s Day program.
April 18Hamburg Grange: Meeting at 4 p.m., Donna Reber on National Deaf History Month.
April 19Hamburg Grange: Pomona Grange Go To Church Sunday at St. Michael’s Church at 10:15 a.m.
