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.
March 2 – 23Easter Candy: At St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran “Smoke” Church, old Route 22. We will be making Easter Candy – coconut, peanut butter, peanut clusters with choice of light or dark chocolate. Cost per pound. Please call Aveline Stees at 610-562-4204.
Feb. 25College Recruiting Seminar: Free and open to students, parents and coaches from any school district. Dynamite Sports will make an all encompassing presentation on college recruiting and the student-athlete. At Hamburg Area High School LGI room 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.
Feb. 28All-You-Can-Eat Homemade 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. This original event was set for Feb. 21, but changed to its snow date. From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Hamburg Area High School. There is a cost, children ages 2 and under are free. 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.
Community 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 5Hamburg Area Historical Society: Meeting at 7 p.m. in the Hamburg Area High School LGI room. Jim Schlegel will present a program entitled, “Rail Lines of the East Penn Valley.” This is an excellent overview of the local railroads in the early days. Information call: 610-488-1817.
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.
Law Enforcement Appreciation Breakfast: At the Shoemakersville Fire Co., 300 Church Ave., Shoemakersville. Law Enforcement Officers with there credentials eat for free, 7:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
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 11Berks Jazz Jam: Coordinated by Mike Eben at 7 p.m. at the Hamburg Area High School auditorium. Open event for any interested students or community member in Berks County. Professional group of jazz musicians lead the session. Great opportunity to learn more about jazz music and play with professional musicians for free.
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 19Magic Touch: Performing at the next Berks Encore Shoemakersville Dance at 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.
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.
Polka Spring Fling with Polka Country Musicians: At St. Mary Church, 94 Walnut Road, Hamburg. Music 1- 5 p.m.; Doors and kitchen open at 12 p.m. Ticket includes hot buffet with ethnic foods. Contact the parish office at 610-562-7657, www.rc.net/allentown/stmaryhamb.
