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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”: Thursday, July 28, 6 p.m. Kids ages 11-18 join us as we color and hangout in the library. No registration. Free program.
Mrs. Richdale presents “Book Bingo”: Monday, Aug. 1, 6:30 p.m. Kids 12 and under may join us for Bingo games with books as prizes. No registration needed, free program.
Lancaster Co. Parks & Rec presents “Hydro Cars!”: Wednesday, Aug. 3, 10 a.m. Children ages 10 and older may build and race a hydro car with us. No registration needed. Free program. Held in Borough Council Meeting Room (first floor).
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. (no Pokemon League Aug. 1). 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: Block Party, 9:45 a.m. (no Block Party Aug. 9). Fun building with blocks for ages 3-6.
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 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.
Aug. 4: Kid’s Summer Reading Program activity, 10 a.m., Jesse the Reptile Guy at the Kutztown Park Bandshell; Teen Summer Reading Program activity, 3 p.m. Teen Tie-Dye, BYO 100 percent cotton white clothing to dye; Craft of the Month, Card Marking at 6:30 p.m. There is a cost.
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 Service: July 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.
Aldo Leopold Education Project: Friday, July 29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Teacher workshop for all grade levels that will focus on conservation education based on Aldo Leopold’s writing and principles. There is a nominal fee.
Green Fire – Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for Our Time: Friday, July 29, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Screening of the Emmy Award winning documentary followed by light refreshments and discussion.
Wee Ones Walk: Wednesday, Aug. 3, 10-11:30 a.m. Free for members, nominal fee for non-members. Program designed for ages 3-5 with story, craft and walk.
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 30
2nd Annual Kutztown Kruizz: including classic muscle cars, motorcycles, military vehicles and more. Proceeds benefit Kutztown Strong, community group committed to combatting substance abuse. Registration from 10 a.m. to noon, followed by car display and Main Street events from 12-5 p.m. After break for dinner, The Fabulous Greaseband performs in Kutztown Park Bandshell at 7 p.m. with a car-related movie in the park at 9 p.m.
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. 6
St. Peter’s UCC of Molltown Picnic: with music by Mike Hertzog and the Blue Mountain Gang, 6-9 p.m. Food served 4-9 p.m. 219 Maidencreek Rd., Fleetwood. 610-944-0240.
Aug. 12
Pioneer Grange Cash Bingo: beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the grange hall on Keller St. in Topton.
Aug. 13
Hepler Family Reunion: Memorial Service at grave of Revolutionary War soldier Caspar Hepler, 10 a.m., Zion’s Cemetery, Pitman. Reunion then convenes at Mahantongo Fire Company. Dinner, 12 p.m. Cost involved. Deadline for reservations, Aug. 8. Contact Mae Ann Rehrer, 171 Amity Park Rd., Birdsboro, 610-582-6914, or Tom Hepler, 856-866-1348, teh.himself@comcast.net.
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.
Huff’s Union Church Picnic: Hereford Township, with food and baked goods available after 4 p.m. Entertainment by Marshall’s Highway, 5-8 p.m. weather permitting. Free children’s activities, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
