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Fleetwood Area Public Library
110 W. Arch St., Fleetwood
For more details/program registration: call 610-944-0146
Mrs. Richdale presents “Teen & Tween Coloring”: Thursdays, July 21 and 28, 6 p.m. Kids ages 11-18 join us as we color and hangout in the library. No registration. Free program.
Friends of the Fleetwood Library Meeting: July 26, 1 p.m. This meeting will be held inside the library. Call for details.
StoryRider Miss Kim presents “Fun Day”: July 27, 10 a.m. Kids ages 2-5 may join for stories, giggles and games. No registration needed. Free program.
Mrs. Porembo presents “Summer Reading Olympics”: July 27, 10 a.m. Kids ages 6 and older may join for stories and activities in the back of the library. No registration needed. Free program. Call for more details. This is the last school-age story time for the summer session.
Kutztown Community Library
70 Bieber Alley, Kutztown, 610-683-5820
Mondays: Preschool Story Time, 10 a.m. Stories and a craft (Ages 3-5); Toddler Time Story Time, 11 a.m. Stories and songs (Ages 0-3); Pokemon League, 5-7 p.m. Trading card games to earn points for promo cards and badges. Challenge other Pokemon fans to matches. All ages and experience levels welcome. No cost.
Tuesdays: StoryRider Story Time with Mama Patt, 9:45 a.m. Stories and games (Ages 2-5).
Wednesdays: Art Cats, 4-5:30 p.m. Art program for grades 4-8.
Saturdays: Used Book Sale, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Lego Construction Crew, 10 a.m. Kids ages 3-12 invited for creative Lego fun, Legos provided.
July 21: Kid’s Summer Reading Program activity, Let’s Move to the Music with Julie Keller, 10 a.m.; Teen Summer Reading Program activity, Gaming with Miss Taylor and Miss Megan, 3 p.m.; Kutztown Area Garden Club, 7 p.m. at the library. “Four Season Gardening” with Berks County columnist Gloria Day. E-mail kutztowngardenclub@windstream.net for info.
July 22: Family Movie Night, come see “Finding Nemo” with activities at 6 p.m., movie at 6:30 p.m. Spend a night out with the entire family.
July 27: Kids Hook on Books, Book Club for 4th and 5th grade, 3:45 p.m.
July 28: Kid’s Summer Reading Program activity, Summer Science with Miss Taylor and Miss Megan, 10 a.m.; Teen Summer Reading Program Activity, Capture the Flag with Miss Taylor and Miss Megan, 3 p.m. at Kutztown Park, meeting at tennis courts.
Brandywine Community Library
Preschool Storytime: July 26, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Join us and see how much fun stories, rhymes and a craft can be.
Bubbles and Books: July 27, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Babies and toddlers come join us for an hour of great stories, play and games.
Native American Games: July 27, 1-2 p.m. Teens come join us for some Native American games and fun.
Mega Storytime: July 27, 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. Bring the whole family for three different age group story times. Preschool, School Age and Teens all are welcome to join us. You don’t have to sign up, just show up and be ready for reading fun.
Mt. Zion Lutheran Church
GriefShare: Mt. Zion, 1343 Long Lane, Kutztown, is holding GriefShare sessions on Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the church basement. For more information, call 610-756-6210 or 484-408-5067.
St. Peter’s UCC of Molltown
Saturday Evening Services: July 23 and 30 in the grove at 5 p.m. Light meal and VBS (preschool to adult), culminated with 6:30 p.m. worship. Bring a lawn chair and a friend. Moved inside if it rains. 219 Maidencreek Rd., Fleetwood. 610-944-9418.
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
For information on programs: call 610-756-6961 or visit www.hawkmountain.org.
Life Drawing on the Mountain: July 23, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is a cost, reduced for members. Learn life drawing techniques by translating the gestures of a live Eastern Screech Owl. Call for details.
WILD About Raptors: July 25, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is a cost. Workshop for K-12 educators that will cover various aspects of raptors with hands-on activities. Call for details.
Fleetwood Community Park
Carnival: through July 23, with rides, food, entertainment and more. Thursday, The Grease Band and ride all night for one price. Friday, Stephanie Grace performs. The Blood Bank will be on location, and there will be fireworks. Saturday, Rubber Duck Regatta, 6 p.m. Flamin’ Dick and the Hot Rods, and rain date for fireworks. Rides start at 6 p.m. every night.
July 21
Diakon Adoption & Foster Care Informational Session: on campus of The Lutheran Home at Topton, 1 S. Home Ave., Topton. Free. Staff explain foster parenting and processes involved in adopting a child. Attendees will also learn about children available for adoption and the foster-to-adopt program. Those interested in attending should call, toll free, 1-888-582-2230 or 610-682-1504 to register.
Rockin’ Country Splash Bash: at Topton Memorial Pool, 7-10 p.m., with music by Heart of Sound and TJ Bebb.
Downsizing Seminar: “A Winning Move” hosted by The Lutheran Home at Topton, on how to downsize and sell a home. The Diakon senior living community at 1 S. Home Ave., Topton will hold the seminar at 2 p.m. Mary Clark from Transition Connections and Tom Degler from Keller Williams Realty Elite will offer tips on “right-sizing” your life for a sooth transition into a senior living community. To RSVP or for more info, call 610-682-1350.
July 25
“Celebrant Singers” Free Concert: at Kutztown Park band shell at 7 p.m. This group of young people travels to sign and give their testimony to the saving grace of Jesus Christ. Sponsored by St. John’s Lutheran Church of Kutztown. For info, call 610-683-3140.
July 27
Berks-Schuylkill Summer Vegetable Twilight Meeting: 5-9 p.m. Kutztown Produce Auction, 209 Oak Haven Rd., Fleetwood. No preregistration, cost at door. Farmers under age 16 are free. Meal provided, pesticide credits offered (bring your license). Topics covered include insect pest control updates, allium leafminer, sweet corn production, sprayer calibration and more. Speakers from Penn State. For more info, contact Tanner Delvalle, 570-622-4225, tcd125@psu.edu.
July 28
Berks Encore Annual Summer Picnic: at The Highlands at Wyomissing, 2000 Cambridge Ave., Wyomissing. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open to anyone over age of 50. Tickets can be purchased at any Berks Encore location. Ticket includes breakfast of pastries and coffee, and full catered lunch. Entertainment by Conlan Kerschner. Bingo, raffles, crafts, games and prizes. Held inside. Call Lisa Lorah, 610-374-3195 ext. 214 for more info.
July 31
Huff’s Church Clambake Orders: are due TODAY. The clambake will be held Aug. 6, 5-6 p.m. Bake includes a dozen clams, chicken leg or breast meat, potatoes, corn on the cob, carrot, onion, beverage and dessert. Additional clams, and shrimp, can be ordered by the dozen. Bakes must be pre-ordered by today. Contact Pat Crossley at 215-679-4951 for tickets.
Aug. 2
National Night Out: 12 to 10 p.m. Free admission to Topton Memorial Pool for Community Appreciation Day. Evening Flick & Float showing Disney’s “Zootopia” at 8:30 p.m. Music by Heart of Sound, 1-5 p.m. and Sound Advice, 5 p.m. to Show time. Special guest appearances by local Fire and Rescue departments.
Aug. 13
Summer Show presented by The Old Time Plow Boys Club: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. PA German Cultural Heritage Center, 22 Luckenbill Rd., Kutztown. Free parking, admission and entertainment. Antique tractor parade, 1 p.m. Tractor games, 10 a.m. Children’s activities, weigh-ins for Antique Tractor Pulls start 11 a.m. Kids and Adult pedal pulls, 1:30 p.m. (must pre-register). Antique tractor pulls, 2 p.m. Car and truck cruise, 3 p.m. Schools Out Band, 5-8 p.m. Barrel and wagon rides, farming displays, vendors, crafters and more. Call 610-683-6408, e-mail otplowboys6408@aol.com or visit www.oldtimeplowboys.com.
Aug. 14
Summer Show presented by The Old Time Plow Boys Club: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. PA German Cultural Heritage Center, 22 Luckenbill Rd., Kutztown. Free parking, admission and entertainment. Church Service in the barnyard, 9:30 a.m. Tractor games start 10 a.m. Antique Tractor Parade, 1 p.m. Kids and Adult pedal pulls, 1:30 p.m. Garden tractor pulls, 2 p.m. Days of Old, 12-3 p.m. Barrel rides, wagon rides, children’s activities, vendors, crafters and more. Call 610-683-6408, e-mail otplowboys6408@aol.com or visit www.oldtimeplowboys.com.
Free Philharmonic Band Concert: hosted by American Legion Post 625, in the Fleetwood Park at 6 p.m. This is one of many events that the Fleetwood American Legion sponsors throughout the year. Rain date is Monday, Aug. 15 at 6 p.m. Refreshments available 5 p.m.
Aug. 20
Peach Festival: hosted by St. John’s Lutheran Church/Thrivent, 3-8 p.m. at the Hamburg Field House, Pine St., Hamburg. Rain or shine. Music by Tommy Vollmer & Friends. Peaches and ice cream, homemade baked goods, soup, french fries, BBQ, etc. Join us for the Fun & Fellowship.
