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Senior Citizens Club of Hamburg: 2 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays in Hamburg Area Middle School cafeteria. If school is canceled on meeting day due to bad weather, meeting is canceled.
Hamburg Public Library Story Time: 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: second Tuesdays. Public encouraged to attend.
Bethany United Methodist Church Young Children’s Choir: Ages 2-6 practicing the first 3 Wednesdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. Singing at 10:15 Worship Service. Sunday after third practice each month. Call Mary Sabas at 570-593-8744 or leave a message at 610-562-2861. Located at 321 Island Street, Hamburg.
Play Competitive Scrabble: Every Tuesday 6 to 10 p.m. at Dunkin’ Donuts, 1618 Mountain Road, Hamburg. Free event. For more information call Patrick at 484-665-2303. RSVP so we know how much space is needed. Visit http://x2t.com/315285.
Home School Book Group: Mondays at 1 p.m. Together, we will read a little farther each week and talk about the book along the way. Targeted for ages 8-12.
Food Bank: We Agape You, Inc. holds a food bank the last Thursday of every month 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bern UCC, 3196 Bernville Rd. Leesport. All are welcome to stop in and obtain free grocery items. Visit www.weagapeyou.org.
Schuylkill Valley Community Library
1310 Washington Road, LeesportBaby Lapsit: Mondays at 10:15 a.m.
Story Riders: Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.
Story Time: Fridays at 10 a.m.Lego Club: Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m.
Book Club: Fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m.
Adult Cookbook Club: Third Monday, 6 p.m. Share culinary skills. We have copies of cookbooks, choose a recipe to prepare and share.
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
Autumn Hawk Watch: Daily through Dec. 15 at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton, at North Lookout, weather permitting. An average 18000 birds of prey will soar over the Kittatinny Ridge, and each year Hawk Mountain staff, volunteers, and trainees help tally the number and type of birds that pass. An official counter and interpreters are on hand to point out and identify raptors. Visitors should bring binoculars (or rent them at the Visitor Center), something soft to sit on, and a daypack with water and snacks. Trail fee for Non-Members. 610-756-6961 or visit www.hawkmountain.org.
Fall Weekend Programs Saturdays and Sundays until Nov. 13: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton. Free with trail fee. Hawk Mountain volunteers and educators maintain a schedule of four programs each Saturday and Sunday: M&T Bank’s Raptors Up Close! at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2 p.m. in the Outdoor Amphitheater, Trapping & Tracking at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. near South Lookout, Binocular Basics at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. near South Lookout, and Name that Raptor at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at Laurelwood Niche. 610-756-6961 or visit www.hawkmountain.org.
Drawing from Raptors: Saturday, Oct. 29. 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. $10 Members, $20 Non-Members; supplies provided for $15 fee. Dierdre Murphy will teach drawing from live American Kestrels or Screech Owls. No drawing experience is necessary. Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton. 610-756-6961 or www.hawkmountain.org.
The Intersection of Art and Science:. Saturday, Oct. 29. 5:30 pm. FREE. Dierdre Murphy will speak about her paintings and how her artist residency at Hawk Mountain has informed her studio practice. Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton. 610-756-6961 or www.hawkmountain.org.
Oct. 26Shared Abundance Community Meal: A free meal open to everyone in our community. Hosted by the Shared Outreach Group of New Jerusalem Zion UCC and Mt. Zion Lutheran churches. Wednesday, Oct. 26, 6-7:30 p.m. at New Jerusalem Zion UCC Church, 1456 Krumsville Rd., Krumsville (across from Greenwich Elementary School on Rt. 737). Information, call 610-756-6892.
Oct. 27Hamburg Library Book club: will meet at the library at 6 p.m. Oct. 27. The book selection is Members choice. Contact library 610-562-2843.
Oct. 28
Trunk or Treat: at Kempton Community Center. Cars set up trunks from 5 to 6 p.m. Decorate your trunk and pass out candy. Costume parade starts at 6 p.m. Free admission. Games, prizes, hayrides, haunted barn, DJ, basket raffle, food for sale. Email agbungo@hotmail.com to get parking space.
Oct. 29Dance: Ages 30 and up, Oct. 29 from 7 to 11 p.m. at Shoemakersville Fire Company, 300 Church St.. Admission includes door prizes, music by “Johnny K”. Cash bar. For information, contact Carol 610-926-5479.
Oct. 30 Camp Edmar Scout Breakfast: Sunday, Oct. 30 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.on Boy Scout Road, Kutztown. The event benefits Camp Edmar and Scouts of the Kutztown area.
Shartlesville Lions Club: Annual Breakfast Buffet at Haag’s Hotel, 3rd & main St. Shartlesville, Sunday Oct. 30 from 8 to 11 a.m. Proceeds to benefit Moments Of Peace Adventures and Outreach programs. For more information, call 610-488-1984.
Oct. 31Shrimp Night: at the Shoemakersville Fire Company from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Open to the public. Cash bar available to people 21 and over.
Nov. 5Breakfast Buffet: at the Shoemakersville Fire Company from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Open to the public.
Cabela’s Salute to Veteran’s Day: Cabela’s will honor all veterans on Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Special guests for the day will include the following: Gary Gallerie with the Freedom Express. The Freedom Express is an impressive parade float designed by Lansingburgh native Gary and Gallerie and his family to honor the nation’s veterans. The Marine Corps League will present the “colors” at 9 a.m. in front of the store. In addition, attending will be Keystone Wounded Warriors, Cory Etchberger, son of medal of Honor winner Richard Etchberger, Dog T.A.G.S., A Hero’s Hero, Mobile Vet Center, Behler-Hein Post 637 Hamburg American Legion, Hamburg VFW Wagner-Good Post 216 as well as the local Gold Star Mothers. More information about Cabela’s Salute to Veterans Day event can be found online at www.cabelas.com/stores . Cabela’s Hamburg is located at 100 Cabela Drive, Hamburg.
Holiday Vendor and Craft Show: Saturday, Nov. 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Friedens Church, 28 Wolf Creek Road, Shartlesville.
Oldies Dance: Go back in time on the weekend when the clocks are turned back, Saturday, Nov. 5, at St. Mary Church, 94 Walnut Road, Hamburg, with Flamin’ Dick and the Hot Rods Oldies Band. Doors open 6 p.m. Music from 7 to 10 p.m. Food and refreshments available for purchase. Tickets $12 in advance; $15 at the door (if seating is available). No coolers. Call 610-562-7657 or go to www.stmaryhamburg.org
Nov. 6Leesport Area Historical Society Museum: Open House from 1- 4 p.m. at 128 Main St., Leesport.
Nov. 10-12Fleetwood Area Public Library Book Sale: Thursday, Nov. 10, noon to 7 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 11, 9 to 2 p.m.; $5 Bag Sale on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 Pp.m. Located on 2nd. floor, 110 W. Arch St., Fleetwood 610-944-0146
Nov. 11-12Holiday Bazaar & Basket Raffle: will be held at St. Michael’s church, 529 St. Michael’s Road, Friday Nov. 11 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. (pork platters served) and Saturday Nov. 12 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Breakfast sandwiches) Both days : lunch items, homemade Christmas cookies & pies, crafts, flea market & basket raffle
Nov. 13″Strausstown Fire Company’s Breakfast: Sunday, Nov. 13, at the Strausstown Fire Company’s Community Campus, 50 East Avenue, Strausstown from 8 a.m. to noon; full breakfast menu; proceeds benefit the Apparatus Fund.”