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Area events
Now through Oct. 29Ghost Lantern Tours: Crystal Cave in October and experience the Halloween cave tour by a different light. Guides, wearing Victorian clothing, present a re-creation of the original Crystal Cave tour from the 1870′, guided by the glow of hand-held lantern light. Go back in time and hear actual ghost stories and folklore about the haunted cave that have never been part of the modern day tour. This unique tour is intensified by being underground in the dark. “Ghost” Lantern Tours will be held Oct. 121,22,28, and 29, at 5:30 p.m.. Tickets are $20 for adults and $12 for children age 8-11. Call 610-683-6765 for reservations. This special tour is not recommended for children under the age of 8. www.crystalcavepa.com.
Oct. 18Parenting: There’s an Easier Way-21 Ways to Lovingly Raise your Children without Regrets” with co-author Kathy McClure at Conestoga Mennonite Church, 2779 Main St., Morgantown from 9:15 to 11 a.m. All are welcome and there is free childcare. Food, fellowship, worship and teaching.
Oct. 192016 Elverson Parade to be “Out of This World”: Oct. 19 with Oct. 20 as rain date, forming along South Pine Street at 6 p.m. Main Street (Rte. 23) will be closed to all traffic between Brick Lane and Rte. 401 promptly at 6:30 p.m. Parade will end at former location of National Penn Bank. Parking at new, enlarged lot at Evangelical Free Church (located at 52 S. Brick Lane), Borough Hall on Rte. 82 South, Livingood Park lot on Rte. 82 South, and National Penn Bank and office building parking lot on corner of Yeingst Drive and West Main Street. Access South Pine Street from church lot via a paved path. The Bucktown Grille serving food at Elverson Supply Parking lot, where Johnny (Cash) Barnett will be entertaining before parade. Register for parade by Oct. 12. Prizes will be awarded. All ages welcome. For more information or a registration form, go to the Borough website at www.elversonboro.org or contact Esther at esther@stoltzfus.com or 484-269-7153.
Tri-County Heritage Society: presents “The French Creek Colonial Ironworks” with Dan Graham as speaker on Wednesday Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Caernarvon Township Social Hall, 3307 Main St., Morgantown. Refreshments will be served after the program. For information call, 717-445-9452.
Oct. 22The Elverson Fitness Club: is holding an Open House on Saturday, Oct. 22, beginning at 8 am with the launching of a Les Mills Body Pump class. Workout sessions will be free all day and Membership Specials will be offered with no joiner’s fees. Everyone who stops by that day will be eligible to win prizes and there will be giveaways and refreshments. All ages are welcome. The facility is located at 51 South Pine St., just south of its intersection with Rte. 23. Plenty of free parking is available.
Oct. 28Trunk or Treat : Robeson Lutheran Church and Preschool will sponsor a Trunk or Treat for children and their families in the church parking lot from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28. The church is located at Rte. 10 and Plow Road in Plowville (between Morgantown and Reading). There will be refreshments, games, and crafts for the children.
Community Dinner: St. Peter UCC, Route 23, Knauertown, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Visit stpeter.org, or call for menu, 610-469-9690 or 610-913-7717.
Nov. 5Outgrown Sale: Friendship Elementary will hold it Outgrown sale Nov. 5 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 296 Reeceville Road, Coatesville, PA 19320. Half price sale begins at noon. Consignors wanted for the upcoming sale. For more information, contact friendshipoutgrownsale@gmail.com
Holiday Bazaar: will be held on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 8 a.m. till 2 p.m. at St. Paul’s UMC – 1136 Geigertown Road, Birdsboro PA 19508. We are looking for craft vendors for the day of the event. If you are interested, contact Beth at 610-636-3599 to reserve a table. Cost is $15 a table. We have a limited number of tables available so please reserve early. Also, there will be a silent auction, baked goods, homemade soups, white elephant items and much more.
Nov. 12 Indoor Flea Market: St. Peter UCC, Route 23, Knauertown, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Space available, for nominal fee, in church undercroft (bring own tables). Breakfast and lunch served. For more information, or to donate items, call 610-469-9690 or 610-913-7717.
Christmas Bazaar: St. Peter UCC, Route 23, Knauertown, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Detterline Hall. Shop for crafts, vendor tables, white elephant, raffles and food. Breakfast and lunch served. For more information call 610-469-9690 or 610-913-7717.
Nov. 18Community Dinner: St. Peter UCC, Route 23, Knauertown, 5:30 to 7 p.m. We will celebrate with a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. The public is invited. 610-469-9690 or 610-913-7717.
Ongoing & Upcoming
Teen Outdoor Adventure Club: Meetings at Lion’s Club, 14 Mt. Pleasant Road, Honey Brook Wednesdays 7 p.m. Teens 13 and over. Call Allen Maddox 610-741-3831,www.dragonbreathgrotto.org.
Lighten Up with Yoga: One hour all level Sundays 10:30 a.m. at Human Breathing Yoga Studio, 3605 E. Main St., Morgantown. 610-585-3617 or visit www.humanbreathing.com.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) at The Torch: A weight loss support group meets Tuesdays 8:45-10 a.m. Torch Community Center at Clock Tower Plaza, Morgantown. 610-286-6748
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) at Tel Hai: A weight-loss support group meets Thursdays at Tel Hai Retirement Community’s Garrett Center, weigh-in 5:30 to 6 p.m. and meeting starts at 6 p.m. First meeting is free. Call Marcia at 484-238-4559.
The Shepherd’s Kitchen: at Honey Brook Presbyterian Church, 4331 Horseshoe Pike, free meal, first Thursdays 4:30-6:30 p.m. All welcome. 610-273-2848, pastor@honeybrookpres.org. Facebook page The Shepherd’s Kitchen at Honey Brook Presbyterian Church.
Christian Acoustic Open Mic: First Sunday 7 p.m. at The Torch, in rear building at Clock Tower Plaza, 2846 Main St., Morgantown. Musicians guidelines at www.facebook.com/ChristianOpenMic/info or call 717-354-6804. Listeners welcome. No admission.
Zumba: Thursdays 6:30 p.m. at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 753 Mt. Zion Rd., Narvon. dliptock@yahoo.com.
Honey Brook Support Group: A group for parents and family members who have a loved one struggling with a substance use disorder. We meet the first and third Tuesday of every month, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Honey Brook Presbyterian Church, 4331 Horseshoe Pike (Route 322), Honey Brook. Contact Jeanne S. at Jeanne.1105@yahoo.com and Alice H. at ahoran286@gmail.com.
Public Trap Shoots at Elverson Gun Club: Every Tuesday night at 5 p.m. Ladies, inexperienced and younger shooters encouraged to join the fun. Also held Jan.- Nov. third Sunday of each month. Starting time, 12 noon. This year, we celebrate our 75th anniversary. For more info, call Jim Siegel at 610-827-9251 or e-mail JRSSW@msn.com.
Wednesday Evening Worship Service: A new service for busy weekenders every Wednesday from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Very casual, bring the kids. At Nantmeal United Methodist Church, 359 Nantmeal Rd., Glenmoore. Call the home office of the pastor, 484-356-7679, for more info.
Honey Brook Community LibraryFor program registration/questions, contact 610-273-3303 or e-mail jspade@ccls.org.
Story Time with Miss Jennifer: Enjoy songs, stories, and crafts at the Honey Brook Library on Wednesdays and Thursdays, through Dec. 1 at 10 a.m. Best suited for preschool ages 2 -5, but all ages are welcome. There will be no program on Sept. 28 & 29, Oct 19 & 20. 610-273-3303 or email jspade@ccls.org.
Mystery Book Club: third Tuesday of each month at 1 pm for our Mystery Book Club. Stop in at the library to pick up a reading list. For questions call 610-273-3303 or email jspade@ccls.org
Raise A Reader: Join Miss Melissa at the Honey Brook Library on Friday Oct. 14 at 10 am. Program is for children 0-36 months. Rhymes, fingerplays, music, and lots of books. Limited to 15 children and their caregiver. For more information or to register, call 610-273-3303 or email jspade@ccls.org.
Sewing with Ms Nancy: Wednesdays 6:30-8 p.m. at the Honey Brook Library. Ms Nancy will help you with basic sewing skills or chose a pattern or project from the Library’s many sewing books. We have five sewing machines at the library or bring your own. 610-273-3303 or email jspade@ccls.org.
Knitting & Crocheting Club: Thursdays 7 – 9 p.m. at the Honey Brook Library. Join us for this year round for our knitting, crocheting, and needlepoint crafts program. Bring your own supplies. For more information call 610-273-3303 or email jspade@ccls.org.
Pieces – Autism Support Group: second Tuesday of each month at the Honey Brook Library at 6 pm for our Autism Support Group for parents and siblings. This program meets from 6 – 7 pm. For more information call 610-273-3303.
Village Library, Morgantown
Lego Club: 1st and 3rd Saturday at 9 a.m. For grades K-8.
Yoga: Intro Wed. 8:30 a.m., Intermediate Friday 8:30 a.m. There is a charge, bring mat.
Pinochle/Housie: 12 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays except 3rd. Call Rick at 610-286-6492.
Story Adventures: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. for preschool aged children.
Lap Sits: Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. for ages Birth to 2/3.
Movie Night: Last Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. (contact library for movie being shown).
Eastern Lancaster County Library
Registration: required for programs. Call 717-354-0525 or visit www.elancolibrary.org.
Friday Frolic for Toddlers: 10:30 a.m. (For walking toddlers ages 1-3 with a caregiver)
Preschool Story Time: For ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Teen Tuesdays: 3 to 5 p.m. Teens are invited to chill out, hang out and geek out. Check our online calendar for weekly activities. (Grades 7-12)
Stay & Play: Fridays at 11:15 a.m. Approximately 15 minutes after toddler story time ends, we’ll get out the toys. Chat with other parents and caregivers while the kids play. (Ages 1-3 with a caregiver)
Pro-Act Family Education Program
Classes: Here you will gather information and resources needed to help a loved one struggling with addiction. Classes are held the first three Wednesdays of every month, from 7-9 p.m. in West Chester. Must register prior to attending. Call the Pro-Act Advocacy line for more information, 800-221-6333. Visit www.proact.org.
Honey Brook Fire Company Spaghetti Dinner: Nov. 5 from 4 to 7 p.m.
Turkey Raffle: Nov. 19. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Twin Valley Senior CitizensMonthly Meetings: are the 3rd Wednesday of the month, at 1 p.m. at the Morgantown Library. Various speakers and programs scheduled each meeting. Please join us. Call 610-858-2458.
Good News Club: Children are invited to come to Good News Club meeting every Thursday after school at Twin Valley Elementary Center. The children will enjoy games, singing, Bible stories and verses. The club is free and all students are welcome.
Twin Valley Community Education Foundation
Full Body Toning (Aerobics) Class: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:45 p.m. or 6:45 p.m. at the TVEC Gym. This class utilizes low impact aerobics with light strength training and toning/floor work followed by cool-down and stretch segment. Sign up at tvcef.org or call 610-972-0771.
Zumba!, Mondays and Wednesdays: at 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at TVHS. You’ll learn easy to follow Latin-inspired dance moves. You’ll have a blast with this calorie-burning dance fitness. Sign up at tvcef.org or call 610-972-0771.
Hatha Yoga: with Geraldine Guzman, Thursdays at 7 p.m. at TVHS. This class is easy to learn and is considered basic yoga. Bring your own mat. Sign up at tvcef.org or call 610-972-0771.
