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.
Detox Hatha Yoga: Sundays through September from 11 a.m. to Noon at Berks County Heritage Center, 1102 Red Bridge Road, Bern Township. Enjoy the outdoors (when weather permits) while rejuvenating through the ancient science of yoga with a PSU fitness instructor who is Yoga Alliance registered. These classes are free; participants are asked to bring a towel or yoga mat and water. This program is presented by the Berks County Parks and Recreation Department. For more information, call 610-374-8839, visit www.countyofberks.com/parks or check us out on Facebook.
June 3Wee Ones Walk: At 10 a.m. at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Visitor Center Gallery. FREE for members, 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. Additional Wee One’s Walks are scheduled for: Wednesday, Aug. 5 and Wednesday, Sept. 2. Consider signing up for several walks at one time.
June 4Hamburg Area Historical Society: Road Trip on Thursday, June 4. We meet at 6 p.m. at the “Peanut Shop” in Port Clinton, and then at 6:30 p.m. visit “The Northern Berks/Southern Schuylkill Historical Society Museum” on Penn St. which parallels Rt. 61 in Port Clinton. Turn on Clinton St. and then right turn to get to the north end of Penn St. The Historical Society is on the left. For more information call 610-488-1817.
June 5Country and Couples Line Dancing: Doors open 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 information call 610-488-1984.
June 6Shoemakersville Children’s Parade and Fair: Parade starts at 11 a.m. at 8th and Park Street. Registration at 10 a.m. Carnival in the park to follow end of the parade until 4 p.m. Traditional carnival games, food, prizes, bounce houses, petting zoo, face painting, entertainment, Chinese auction and more. Come out for the 64th annual event and help celebrate the 250th birthday of Shoemakersville.
Breakfast Buffet: At the Shoemakersville Fire Company 300 Church Ave. There is a cost, under 5 are free. From 7:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. No breakfast in July or August.
Craft Event: At the annual Shoemakersville Children’s Fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Shoemakersville Park. Quality handcrafted items produced by local craftsmen. Special guest – Pennsylvania State Dairy Princess, Ashley Mohn.
Open House: At Leesport Lock House, 27 E. Wall St., Leesport. The Lock House is open for tours from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Hamburg Grange: Pomona Meeting at Gouglersville Grange at 9:45 a.m.
June 7Leesport Area Historical Society Museum: Open House 1 – 4 p.m. at 128 Main St., Leesport.
Joe Baione Quintet in Concert: From 6-8 p.m. at Gring’s Mill amphitheater, 2083 Tulpehocken Road, Wyomissing. Keep an eye on this emerging, infectious and highly energetic jazz vibraphonist who is moving up in the ranks and quickly creating a new style of jazz vibes. Joe Baione has a passion for all things jazz. His latest project, a recording produced by Todd Barkan, is sure to delight with its intense originals, thoughtful remakes of several standards and the reintroduction of a more obscure piece from “back in the day.” www.joebaione.com Rain Date: June 14. The Performing Arts in the Park series is presented by the Berks County Parks and Recreation Department. For more information on the program, call 610-374-2944 or visit www.countyofberks.com/parks.
June 9Navajo Code Talkers Program: At 5:30 p.m. at the Schuylkill Valley Community Library, 1310 Washington Road, Leesport. Discover the role these code talkers played in World War II, using their language as the basis for code. Presented by Lancaster Parks & Recreation. Call 610-926-1555 or email svcl@berks.lib.pa.us for more information. Suitable for adults, teens, and older children.
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 12The 18th Annual Golf Tournament: To benefit St. Mary R. C. Church, Hamburg, will be held at Green Acres Golf Course, Bernville. This year’s Tournament includes a Hole-in-One and other contests. Reservations are still open. There is a cost which includes greens fee, cart, hot dogs and beverages on the course and a steak or chicken dinner following play. To register contact the Parish Office at 610-562-7657 or www.rc.net/allentown/stmaryhamb.
Wine & Cheese Train: Wannamaker, Kempton and Southern Railroad. Enjoy a leisurely evening train ride with us and sample some of the fine wines and cheeses of the real Pennsylvania Dutch Country. This event will feature wines from Long Trout Winery and cheeses from the BAD Farm. Each passenger will receive a complimentary wine glass as a memento of the trip. Space will limited to the first 40 passengers (ages 21 & up), so make your reservations early. Reservations are required. Train will depart from the Kempton station at 7 p.m. there is a cost. www.kemptontrain.com.
Paddle and Pedal Along the Tully No. 1: From 4 to 7 p.m. at Blue Marsh Lake (Stilling Basin) 1268 Palisades Drive, Bern Township. Join 3D Outdoor Rental and Parks staff for outdoor recreational fun as we kayak down the creek and then bike along the trail. Beginning at the Stilling Basin at Blue Marsh Lake, participants will paddle the creek to the iconic Red Bridge then stop for a snack break. Next, they will hop on bikes and pedal back to the start via the Union Canal Towpath Trail, making this an approximately eight-mile round-trip. Kayaks and bikes can be reserved through 3D Outdoor Rental or participants can bring their own. Life jackets, bike helmets and ACA insurance are required. The trip is limited to 20 boaters with paddling experience, and requires registration with payment by June 8. The cost of the program is payable to 3D Outdoor Rental (which includes kayak and bike rental as well as ACA insurance. To register, call 610-488-1900.
June 13Summer Reading Kickoff Carnival: From 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Schuylkill Valley Community Library, 1310 Washington Road, Leesport. Register for summer reading, then enjoy horse rides, carnival games, prizes & fun! Hot dogs, chips & drink will be available for a donation.
Dance: Ages 35 and up, from 7-11 p.m. at Gilbertsville Fire Company, 1456 East Philadelphia Avenue (Rt73). Admission includes dinner, door prizes, music by “Jimmy Kelly.” Cash bar. For information, contact Carol 610-926-5479.
Strawberry Social and Heritage Celebration Antique Display: Presented by Leesport Lock House Foundation, at 27 E. Wall Street, Leesport, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
June 14Hamburg Grange: Berks County Junior Grange Fundraiser at Hoss’s.
Meet the Berks County Association for Graveyard Preservation: At 2 p.m. at Berks County Heritage Center, 1102 Red Bridge Road, Bern Township. The Berks County Association for Graveyard Preservation has a mission to restore historic family burial plots that have been abandoned or neglected. This group of volunteers offers assistance to individuals, family associations, and property owners to bring back dignity to the family burial plot. A PowerPoint presentation by the BCAGP will explain the group’s work and how volunteers can get involved. This program is presented by the Berks County Parks and Recreation Department and Spring Township Parks and Recreation. For more information call 610-374-8839, visit www.countyofberks.com/parks, or check us out on Facebook.
June 15Hamburg Grange: Pre-Auction work night at Bernville at 7 p.m.
June 16Hamburg Grange: Berks County Junior Grange at Knoebel’s.
June 17Hamburg Grange Blood Drive: At the Hamburg Municipal Center from 2-8 p.m. Contact Kim Bagenstose at 610-587-0150 to donate.
June 19Wallaby Tales Traveling Zoo Program: At 10 a.m. at the Schuylkill Valley Community Library, 1310 Washington Road, Leesport. Eyes of the Wild is bringing several animals to our library as part of an awesome funny, educational, and entertaining event. Registration suggested. Program will be outdoors, but in the event of inclement weather, capacity will be limited to 70 with preference given to those who register. Register online through our events calendar www.berks.lib.pa.us/svcl or contact us for more information: 610-926-1555 or email svcl@berks.lib.pa.us.
June 20Hamburg Garden Tour: The Hamburg Community Wildlife Habitat Project Committee is holding its fourth annual Garden Tour from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The gardens are certified through the National Wildlife Federation’s Backyard Wildlife Habitat Program. The tour will begin at the pavilion in the Hamburg Park at the corner of Island and 2nd Streets. Door prizes will be drawn at the same location at 1:30 p.m. (winners must be present to win). Advanced sale tickets can be purchased at the Our Town Foundation office, 335 State Street or at the State Farm office, 124 S. 3rd Street, both of which are in Hamburg. Tickets will also be on sale the day of the tour.
Strawberry Festival: St. John’s Lutheran Church/Thrivent, Hamburg, will hold its annual STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL from 3-8 p.m. at the Hamburg Field House, Pine St., Hamburg. Rain or shine. Music by JALAPPA ALLSTARS. Strawberries and ice cream, homemade baked goods, soup, FF, BBQ, etc.
Baltimore Aquarium Bus Trip or Free Day in Baltimore: Leaves Hamburg High School, 701 Windsor St., Hamburg. From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Cost for tickets including admission to aquarium or cost for tickets for free day in Baltimore. Enjoy a day exploring Baltimore Harbor, or plan to include a visit to the Baltimore Aquarium. The bus will drop off at the Visitors Center in Baltimore. Snacks are provided on the bus, but meals are on your own. All proceeds benefit Our Town Foundation, 335 State St., Hamburg. Call 610-562-3106 for tickets.
Night of the Moth: From 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Visitor Center. A summer evening attracting and observing moths. Presented by Ken Lebo and Jim Eckert. There is a cost. Limited to 20 participants. Registration required: Call 610-756-6961. Learn more about moths and how to identify these creatures of the night from our expert presenters. You’ll spend this summer evening attracting and observing moths at a “trapping station” and learn why these insects play such an important role in the forest ecosystem. Wear dark clothing and bring a dim flashlight. Field guide is optional.
June 21Hamburg Grange: Pomona Grange Picnic at Edenburg Park at 12:30 p.m.
Touch a Train Day: Wannamaker, Kempton and Southern Railroad. Here’s an opportunity to get an up-close look at trains and railroad equipment! Different pieces of equipment will be available for children to look at and see at close range. Steam locomotive 65 will be parked on a siding, and children can climb in the cab (with railroad supervision) for photos. Reservations are not required. Departures at 1, 2, 3, & 4 p.m., there is a cost. www.kemptontrain.com.
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.
Hamburg Grange: Meeting at 7 p.m., Stacy Bruker, PA State Grange PR/Membership.
June 27Jaws of Life Demonstration: At 10 a.m. at the Schuylkill Valley Community Library, 1310 Washington Road, Leesport. Local emergency responders will demonstrate the methods they use to rescue trapped victims from cars. Call 610-926-1555 or email svcl@berks.lib.pa.us for more information. Suitable for adults, teens, and older children.
“Run To The Rock”: A 10K, 5K or 2.5K Trail Race. The challenging 10K course starts on the Etchberger Trail at the Hamburg Community Park. It runs south to the old Pennsylvania Railroad Bridge, crosses the Schuylkill River and continues onto the Therman Madiera Switchback running north along the west bank of the Schuylkill. The course continues through the Desilting Basin on the Cabela’s Wetlands Trail to the Monument Parking Lot, then turns north onto Kernsville Dam Road and continues to the Lowlands Trail. It continues on the Lowlands Trail along the Schuylkill River to the Kernsville Dam, where it continues north on Kernsville Dam Road to the Pulpit Rock Trail. It continues north along the Schuylkill River to “The Rock,” where it doubles back to the Kernsville Dam Road, to the Therman Madiera Switchback and the Etchberger Trail, finishing at the Hamburg Community Park. Race length is 10 kilometers and change in elevation is about 50 feet.
The 5K course starts in the parking lot of the Hamburg Community Park and runs to the Etchberger Trail, and then runs south to the old Pennsylvania Railroad Bridge, crosses the Schuylkill River and continues onto the Therman Madiera Switchback running north along the west bank of the Schuylkill. The course loops through the Desilting Basin on the Cabela’s Wetlands Trail and Cut-Off Trail back to the Therman Madiera Switchback and the Etchberger Trail, finishing at the Hamburg Community Park. Race length is 5 kilometers and change in elevation is about 25 feet.
The 2.5K course starts in the parking lot of the Hamburg Community Park and runs to the Etchberger Trail, and then runs south to the old Pennsylvania Railroad Bridge, crosses the Schuylkill River and continues onto the Therman Madiera Switchback running north along the west bank of the Schuylkill. The course doubles back at the I-78 Bridge and retraces its path along the Therman Madiera Switchback and the Etchberger Trail, finishing at the Hamburg Community Park. Race length is 2.5 kilometers and change in elevation is about 25 feet.
This event is the third and final event in the series of three race events. 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.
Registration: 8 a.m. to 8:50 a.m., Race Start: 9 a.m. at Hamburg Community Park, Second and Island Streets, Hamburg.
Dance: Ages 35 and up, from 7-11 p.m. at Gilbertsville Fire Company, 1456 East Philadelphia Avenue (Rt73). Admission includes dinner, door prizes, music by “Johnny K.” Cash bar. For information, contact Carol 610-926-5479.
June 29Making Stories POP! Family Program: At 5:30 p.m. at the Schuylkill Valley Community Library, 1310 Washington Road, Leesport. Presented by Yocum Institute for Arts Education, participants will explore everyday heroics and create a collage making your favorite action words pop! Registration suggested. Register online through our events calendar www.berks.lib.pa.us/svcl or contact us for more information: 610-926-1555 or email svcl@berks.lib.pa.us.
July 11Sewing Circle/International Knit in Public Day: At 10 a.m. Berks County Heritage Center, 1102 Red Bridge Road, Bern Township. The Nice Knitters of Muhlenberg along with the sewing circle group at the Berks County Heritage Center invite you to join them for Knit in Public Day at the Berks County Heritage Center. Come together and exchange skills and share some conversation in an old-fashioned sewing circle for both new and experienced knitters and crocheters. Take a step back in time and enjoy an activity of the past. This program is presented by the Berks County Parks & Recreation Department. For more information call 610-374-8839, visit www.countyofberks.com/parks, or check us out on Facebook. The Berks County Heritage Center is located at 1102 Red Bridge Road, Reading, just off Route 183 and immediately north of St. Joseph Medical Center.
