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.
April 1 through May 15Spring Migration Watch: Welcome returning raptors, daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary North Lookout. Join the official counter at North Lookout to watch for returning raptor migrants and other birds. Staff, trainees and volunteers will be on hand to help you spot and identify what you see so it’s a great time to learn more about the migration and in-flight ID tips. Peak is April 15-22. Trail fee applies.
April 23Crazy Elmer and The Outlaws: At The Grand Old Opry of Centerport, 2207 Main Street, Centerport. Food is served at 4:30 p.m., jamming begins at 5:30 p.m. and featured group begins at 7 p.m. Cancellations will be announced on WEEU. Questions? Call Marilyn at 610-926-2627. Individual musicians and groups of musicians area always welcome.
Hamburg Book Club: Meeting at 6 p.m. in the Hamburg Public Library. Book Club will review the book: “The Invention Of Wings” by Sue Monk Kidd. Interested readers may contact the library at 610-562-2843. All are welcome!”
April 25Keep Hamburg Beautiful: A Community Wide Clean Up Effort. Meet at 9 a.m. at the Primrose Alley Tot Lot. Help us to clean sweep the neighborhood! Lunch will be provided to all volunteers at the post-cleanup cookout, thanks to our event sponsors. Please call 610-562-3106 or email otfassistant2@verizon.net to say you’ll come!
Flamin’ Dick and the Hot Rods: At the Shoemakersville Fire Co. Doors open 7 p.m. Music 8-11 p.m. There is a cost, tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door. Must be 21. Call Deb at 610-488-0439 for tickets.
Hoe Down: Join the Hawk Mountain Civic Club for some dancing fun, both country and modern dancing. Music by The Majestic. Tickets also include hot and cold buffet. At Virginville Grange Hall. Doors open 5:30 p.m., buffet at 6:30 p.m. and dancing at 7:30 p.m. There is a cost. Reserve by April 18 at 610-562-0169.
Teen Trail Day: At Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Visitor Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. FREE, but Registration is Required: 610-756-6961. For Ages 13-17. Limited to teens only, no chaperones, please. Leaders: Todd Bauman and Ryan Beltz. Spend a day working with a team to improve the Hawk Mountain trail system and learn more about community service in the outdoors. Participants should be self-motived and call to reserve their attendance. Dress for weather, wear sturdy shoes, and carry a daypack with water and a bag lunch.
Chicken Pot Pie Dinner: At Kempton Rod & Gun Club, 5 – 7:30 p.m. Benefits local food banks & charities. There is a cost, under 5 is free. Sponsored by New Bethel, Frieden’s & Jerusalem Red Churches of Kempton. Call 610-756-6875 for tickets.
Learn Your Trees Walk: At Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Visitor Center from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Members FREE. Trail fee for non-Members. Sign up day of event or by calling 610-756-6961. Limited to first 15 who sign up. Relaxing and informative walk with botanist and educator Dr. Chris Sacchi of Kutztown University is a great way to learn more about native trees of Pennsylvania. Chris will show how you can identify trees by their bark, leaves, seeds and flowers on this guided walked through the Native Plant Garden and nearby trails. Dress for weather, wear sturdy shoes, and carry a daypack with water and snacks.
Demolition Derby: At Mountain Springs Outdoor Arena from 7 to 10 p.m. Big cars, small cars and trucks. Youth Class or 80s and newer class. Food and concession area, covered seating, free parking. Gates open two hours prior to event. There is a cost for tickets only sold at the gate. Mountain Springs Outdoor Arena is located at I-78, Exit 23, Shartlesville.
Bartram Breeze: at 9 a.m. at Kernvsville Dam Recreation Area. First of the 2015 Blue Mountain Wildlife Trail Race Series. 10K, 5K or 2K trail races. Event I of III. For more information contact Gregg Adams (610) 562-1428 or e-mail info@bluemountainwildlife.com. The 10K race, the 5K race and the 2K race will begin at the Monument just off Kernsville Dam Road and run north on the Bartram Trail. This event is the first of the series of three race events and will be followed later in the year by the “Mad Dash” 5-Mile, 5K or 2.5K Trail Races at the Hamburg Reservoir on Saturday May 30 and the “Run To The Rock” 10K, 5K or 2.5K Trail Races at the Hamburg Community Park on Saturday June 27 All BMW Trail Races Series Races have great courses; registrant goodie bags; cash prizes for the fastest male and female racers in the long races and a generous slate of awards for all races; DJ Steel Thunder providing post-race entertainment; plenty of drinks, fruit and baked goodies to replenish the body; post-race activities for the kids; free hot lunch for all participants and volunteers; door prize drawings; and plenty of Trail Race Series and BMW gear for purchase.
Read to a Therapy Dog: At Schuylkill Valley Community Library from 10 to 11 a.m. Our therapy dogs are cuddly, nonjudgmental, and patient, providing a safe environment for children to practice reading. This month, come read to Dino!
Paws on the Path: At 10 a.m. at Antietam Lake Park; meet at Angora Road parking lot, Lower Alsace Township.
Dogs need to get exercise just as much as we do. Join parks staff as they lead a hike designed for you and your leashed, well-behaved dog(s). Hike will be about one hour and cover some of the easier and scenic trails at Antietam Lake Park. Please bring along water and a bowl for your dog as well.
Fee: Donation to the Animal Rescue League of Berks County or the Humane Society of Berks County: Dog or cat food, washcloths, towels, blankets, and kitty litter.
The Angora Road lot is located at 230 Angora Road Reading 19606. This program is presented by the Berks County Parks and Recreation Department. For more information call 610-374-8839 or visit www.countyofberks.com/parks or find us on Facebook “Berks County Parks and Recreation.
April 25 & 26Spring Plowing and Tractor Show: The Old Time Plow Boys Club Inc. event will be held on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring: Case tractors. Show is held at Pa German Cultural Heritage Center, 22 Luckenbill Road, Kutztown. The Freyberger One Room Schoolhouse will be open. Antique tractor and garden tractor pulls, equipment parade, children crafts and games, and toy combine races, pedal tractor pull, wagon rides, food. Vendors and displays are welcome. Free admission and parking. Call 610-683-6408, or visit www.oldtimeplowboys.com for more info.
April 26Longaberger Baskets & Vera Bradley Purses Bingo: Sponsored by Bern Reformed UCC. At 2 p.m. (Doors open at 1 p.m.). Held at Mt. Pleasant Fire Co., Mt. Pleasant. Donation requested.
Go Fly a Kite! Day: The Berks County Parks and Recreation Department and the Sky Pilots Kite Club join forces for the springtime tradition of kite flying, kite making and kite contests at the 28th annual “Go Fly a Kite! Day” from noon to 5 p.m. at the Youth Recreation Facility, 1098 County Road, Bern Township. The event is held in tandem with National Kite Month.
April 27Leesport Area Historical Society: Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Bethany EC Church, 308 Main St., Leesport. Re-enactor, Mike Jesberger will present, “The Hessians in the American Revolution.”
Adult Book Club: Schuylkill Valley Community Library book club will meet at the library at 7 p.m. This month, we are reading “The Chase” by Clive Cussler. New members are always welcome!
May 1, 2 & 3Warbler Weekend: From 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. Pick a day (or more!) and join a Hawk Mountain naturalist on a guided walk in pursuit of wood warblers and other migrants in forests at the base of Hawk Mountain. Bring binoculars and field guides. Registration required: 610-756-6961. Map to meeting site will be emailed and also discussed by phone. There is a cost, limited to 20 people for ages 12 and up.
May 1Local to Global Raptorthon: From 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary North Lookout. Join Dr. Laurie Goodrich for a local to global RAPTORTHON to benefit long-term raptor monitoring programs at HMANA and Hawk Mountain, and habitat conservation for migratory hawks. During her last Raptorthon Laurie recorded 10 species of raptors and this year she hopes to see even more.
Discover Blue Mountain Seventh-day Adventist Elementary School: Pre-k thru 8th grade students are invited to Visitor’s Day from 8:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. Experience a day at BME. Lunch will be provided. Christian environment, small class size, and teachers and staff that genuinely care about each child. Call 610-562-5052 to reserve your spot. Blue Mountain SDA Elementary School, 45 Woodland Terrace, Hamburg, 610-562-5052 – bmesda@comcast.net, visit our website at mybme.org.
May 2Art of the Brew Beer Fest: From 2 to 5 p.m. at the Hamburg Field House, 127 S. 4th St, Hamburg. There is a cost for tickets. Tickets include beer tastings from over 15 breweries, a sampling glass, and a meal. Live music by Barren Wells and Uncle Jake & the 18 Wheel Gang. Tickets available by calling 610-562-3106. Visit www.hamburgpa.org for more information.
Shoemakersville Fire Company Lights and Sirens Parade, Housing and Block Party: At 5 p.m. Block party at the fire house after parade. MedEvac landing, food, games, live band and a beer garden.
Meatloaf Dinner: From 4-7 p.m., there is a cost, under 3 is free. Take-out available. Evangelical Friedens Lutheran Church, 517 Main Street, Bernville.
Plow Day: Schuylkill County Agricultural Museum is sponsoring Plow Day 2015. Hosted by Fehr Field Farms, Ferreby Road Pine, Grove, Plow Day will be held May 2 with a rain date of May 9. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and Plowing to begin at 10 a.m. Plowing demonstrations using antique tractors, horses and mules will be done throughout the day. There will be a judged plowed competition at 205 Ferreby Road. The event is free and all are welcome to come. Since this is a free event, donations will be greatly appreciated. Wagon rides will be available to take individuals attending this event to view the activities. For more information contact Craig at 570-739-2446 or Darin at 570-366-1989. Come play in the dirt.
Chad Reinert: See the Nashville recording artist in concert presented by the Orwigsburg Business and Professional Association. At Orwigsburg Veterans Memorial Building, 300 Grove Street, Orwigsburg. Showtime at 7 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m. There is a cost. Tickets available in advance or at the door. Call 570-617-7642 for more information.
An Ernst Conservation Seeds Native Plant Lecture: At Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Visitor Center from 5 to 6 p.m. With 30 years of garden writing for media, including The New York Times, Anne Raver will share her favorite gardens and public spaces from the garden trail, which has taken her across the country, down the Amazon, and up to the Arctic Circle, and from North Carolina woodlands brimming over with snowdrops to the Brooklyn Bridge Park. A very rare treat to listen and learn from a gardening guru, this talk and slideshow will be followed by a book signing. Fee for non-members.
May 2 & 3The Reading Family and Pet Festival: Outdoor event returns to Berks County at the Reading Fairgrounds/County Complex, Hilltop and County Roads in Leesport. It will be held Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
May 3Spring Concert: At 3 p.m. at Bern Reformed UCC (Rt. 183) 3196 Bernville Road, Leesport. Program featuring Phoebe Berks Piano Quartet, Bob Masenheimer, Virginia Schaeffer, Sandy Leidich, Marie Ohlinger; Piano/Organ Duet – Jennifer Kershner & Marie Ohlinger; Cello – Connor Cordes, Flute – Amy Vituszynski. Free Will Offering – Public is invited!
Gaga Ball Event: From 3 to 7 p.m. at Salem-Berne United Methodist Church, 292 Salem Church Road, Hamburg. Free food, music, games. Gaga games for ages 10 to 18. For more information call 610-562-3266.
Full Moon Walk to South Lookout: At Hawk Mountain Sanctuary from 7 to 9 p.m. Registration required, limited to 15 people. Join Hawk Mountain educators for a fully-guided and moderate, two-hour walk by moonlight. This excursion covers one mile of rugged, natural terrain that also does have a gradual incline. Sturdy footwear is recommended and flashlights or headlamps with a red light are permitted. Call 610-756-6961.
May 6Wee One’s Walk: At Hawk Mountain Sanctuary at 10 a.m. There is a cost for non-members. Designed for children ages 3 to 5, this program is a great way to get young people interested in spending more time outdoors. The group will join an educator for a children’s story and nature activity followed by a short outdoor hike and culminating craft. Each month’s Wee One’s Walk will have a new theme linked to seasonal changes the kids can see and experience. Children should dress for weather, and registration is required by calling 610-756-6961. Limited to 15 participants.
May 8, 9 & 10Mother’s Day Flower and Vegetable Sale: At Shoemakersville Fire Company, 300 Church Ave. Shoemakersville. Friday from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit www.ShoeyFire.com for more info.
May 9Dance: Ages 35 and up, From 7-11 p.m. at Gilbertsville Fire Company, 1456 East Philadelphia Avenue (Rt73). Admission cost includes dinner, door prizes, music by “Johnny K.” Cash bar. For information, contact Carol 610-926-5479.
Let’s Go Camping! with Cabela’s: The Berks County Parks and Recreation Department is proud to team up with Cabela’s(R) and Blue Mountain Wildlife Inc. for “Let’s Go Camping! with Cabela’s” from noon to 4 p.m. at the Kernsville Dam Recreation Area in Hamburg, (rain date May 10).
May 10Family Style Mother’s Day Dinner: Will be served at the Virginville Grange, Route 143, Virginville, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Includes ham, turkey, potato filling, sweet potatoes, corn, string beans, gravy, pepper cabbage, cranberry sauce, rolls, beverage, and home made desserts. There is a charge. No reservations needed. Call 610-562-4505 for more information.
May 14New Found Grass: At The Grand Old Opry of Centerport, 2207 Main Street, Centerport. Food is served at 4:30 p.m., jamming begins at 5:30 p.m. and featured group begins at 7 p.m. Cancellations will be announced on WEEU. Questions? Call Marilyn at 610-926-2627. Individual musicians and groups of musicians area always welcome.
May 16Arts & Craft Festival and Car Show: Rain date is May 17. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Downtown Hamburg. One day festival featuring fine art and craft displays, performing artists, book signings, a film fest, children’s activities, a silent art auction, an artists’ contest featuring “shoes,” wine tastings, and a “rolling art exhibition” – a classic and antique car show. Visit www.hamburgpa.org for more information.
Used Books & Bake Sale: The Hamburg Public Library is holding their annual book sale at the Hamburg Middle School from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Chicken Barbecue: Hosted by the Shartlesville Lions. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. At Shartlesville Playground. Half chicken and baked potato for a cost. For tickets call 610-488-6305. Benefits medical equipment for local veteran.
May 17Schuylkill Valley Community Library Thirty One Bingo: Tickets are now available at the library for our new Thirty One Bingo fundraiser. The bingo will be held at the Centerport Lions Club Social Hall at 2 p.m. Tickets available in advance or at the door for a cost. Your ticket includes a hot dog and soda.
May 28Keystone Mt. Way: At The Grand Old Opry of Centerport, 2207 Main Street, Centerport. Food is served at 4:30 p.m., jamming begins at 5:30 p.m. and featured group begins at 7 p.m. Cancellations will be announced on WEEU. Questions? Call Marilyn at 610-926-2627. Individual musicians and groups of musicians area always welcome.
May 30March Forth for Literacy: Heidelberg Association Children’s Book Drive. Collect Children’s Books in new or very good used condition. Bring them to our free picnic from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bern UCC Picnic Grove, Route 183 at Plum Creek Road, Bern Township. Food, games and books. For more information call 610-589-4425.
June 11Mt. View Blue Grass: At The Grand Old Opry of Centerport, 2207 Main Street, Centerport. Food is served at 4:30 p.m., jamming begins at 5:30 p.m. and featured group begins at 7 p.m. Cancellations will be announced on WEEU. Questions? Call Marilyn at 610-926-2627. Individual musicians and groups of musicians area always welcome.
June 25Blue Ridge Mountain Clan: At The Grand Old Opry of Centerport, 2207 Main Street, Centerport. Food is served at 4:30 p.m., jamming begins at 5:30 p.m. and featured group begins at 7 p.m. Cancellations will be announced on WEEU. Questions? Call Marilyn at 610-926-2627. Individual musicians and groups of musicians area always welcome.
