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. 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.
Berks County Patriots: Meeting at 6:30 p.m., Leesport Auction. Gil Smith, BCP Member, & Mark Scott, County Commissioner, will speak on Immigration Issues. Meetings are free. All welcome.
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: At 1 p.m. at Blue Marsh Lake, Dry Brooks Day Use Area on the Beach.
Winter time can really be fun! Berks County Parks and Blue Marsh Lake staff will guide you on a cross-country ski and snowshoe adventure on the trails around Blue Marsh Lake. This will be a fabulous activity for folks who want to work on enhancing their skiing or snowshoeing techniques on varied terrain. Some snowshoes will be available for trial on the trails. Cross-country ski kits and snowshoes can be rented at Buckman’s Ski Shop in Muhlenberg Township or participants may bring their own. Registration deadline was Tuesday, Feb. 17, by calling 610-374-2944.
The Dry Brooks Day Use area of Blue Marsh Lake is located along Palisades Drive in Bern Township. 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.
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.
Leesport Area Historical Society: Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Bethany EC Church, 308 Main St., Leesport. Program will be “LAHS Goes to the Oscars.”
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.
Feb. 28Community Health Screen: Sponsored by and held at Bernville Community Fire Co., 6701 Bernville Rd., Bernville, from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. There is a cost for the health screen and optional tests. Health Screen is a preventive health program that can determine if you have current or potential health problems. Call 1-800-776-6342, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. to pre-register.
March 1Tulpy Underdogs vs. Harlem Wizards: Enjoy an afternoon of trick basketball, music, raffles, food and family fun! Game time 1 p.m., doors open at noon, at Tulpehocken Jr/Sr High Gym. See our team, the Tulpy Underdogs, take on the Harlem Wizards. Tickets on sale now. Email pennbernpto@gmail.com or call 484-345-1191 to order.
Leesport Area Historical Society: Museum Open House, from 1 – 4 p.m. At 128 Main St., Leesport.
Spring Bridal Expo: Come out to Indian Fort Inn’s first Bridal Expo and see what The Fort and some of the local vendors have to offer. Free buffet for the brides. Representatives for travel, flowers, cakes and more will be on hand to help you plan the wedding you’ve dreamed of. From 1 to 5 p.m. at Indian Fort Inn, 1343 Hex Highway (Old Rt. 22), Hamburg. To register or for more details, call 610-562-4315 or email indianfortinn@verison.net.
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.
