Now through Jan. 14VFW PROJECT WARM: for homeless Vets and homeless friends, needs lightly used winter coats, clothes, and toiletries for men, women, and children. Drop off Mon-Fri between 2-6 p.m .or Sat-Sun between noon and 6 p.m, at VFW, 530 High St., Pottstown (front door entrance). Ring bell. Deadline is Jan. 14. For more information, call.. 610-326-4711.
Jan. 7Birdsboro Contra Dance: offers contra dancing on Saturday, Jan. 7 from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Birdsboro Community Memorial Center, 201 E. Main St. in Birdsboro. Beginner instruction at 7 p.m. Caller is Donna Hunt with music by Gravel Hill Gamblers. Admission $9 for adults, $6 students/seniors. Wear soft-soled shoes. www.birdsborocontra.org
Jan. 11Know Your Symphony: Valerie Trollinger will kickoff the next program on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 7:p.m. Trollinger is the principal Bassoonist for the Reading A\\Symphony and will be discussing Saturday’s program featuring works by Mozart. The discussion will be at the Highlands if Wyomissing. Tickets are $5 and is sponsored by Penn State and the Reading Symphony Orchestra League.
Berks County Parks & Recreation
Jan. 7Winter Get Outdoors Day: at Blue Marsh Lake from 1-3 p.m. Let’s move and get outdoors for a great day of winter fun. Learn about recreational opportunities in Berks County and surrounding areas. Try out some winter activities such as snowshoeing and learn about how animals adapt and survive for the winter. Please remember to dress appropriately for the weather. Co-sponsored with USACE Blue Marsh Lake and Spring Township.
Information: For more information on these programs or park directions, call 610-374-8839, visit www.countyofberks.com/parks, or find us on Facebook “Berks County Parks and Recreation
Jan. 14Indoor Flea Market: St. Peter United Church of Christ, Route 23, Knauertown will hold an indoor flea market on Saturday, Jan. 14 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Space is available, for a nominal fee, inside Detterline Hall (there is limited table availability, please bring your own). Breakfast and lunch will be served. Cancellation will only be if there is measurable snowfall just prior to the date. For more information, or to donate items, call 610-469-9690 or 610-913-7717.
Boone Area LibraryStory Times with Miss Lisa: Mondays, 10:15 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Story Riders with Miss Barb: Wednesdays, 11 a.m.
Exeter Community Library4569 Prestwick Dr, Reading, PA 19606
www.berks.lib.pa.us/sxt/Children’s programs
To register for programs: come to the library, 4569 Prestwick Dr., Reading or call 610-406-9431.
Toddler Story Time: Ages 12-36 months, Wednesday at 10 a.m.
Sleepytime Story Time: All ages, Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
Preschool Story Time: Ages 3-5 with outside activities weather permitting, Thursdays at 10 a.m.
Baby Lapsit: Infants to walking, Fridays at 9:30 a.m.
Read to Clara: Tuesdays – Make an appointment to read to Clara the therapy dog. Children can read to Clara for 5 minutes. Please call for registration and more information 610-406-9431.
AnnouncementsGarden Club: Pottstown Area Garden Club welcomes amateurs interested in all aspects of gardening. Meetings are held the first Friday of every month at St. James Lutheran Church, 1101 E. High St., Pottstown at 11:30 a.m. Contact 610-327-2235.
Bereavement Seminars: are held Mondays from 7-9 p.m. offering wisdom, strength, and encouragement at St. Catharine’s Parish Center, 2427 Perkiomen Ave. Mt. Penn 19606. Call 610 370-1174 for details.
Birdsboro Rotary: Birdsboro Rotary Club meets 6:30 p.m. every Thursday at the Reading Country Club, 5311 Perkiomen Ave, Reading.
Pagoda Writers: The Pagoda Writers group gets together from 1 to 3 p.m. the first Saturday of every month on the second floor of the Pagoda, 98 Duryea Dr., Reading.
Stitching Circle: The Mifflin Community Library’s Evening Stitching Circle meets every Monday from 6:30-8 p.m., and the Afternoon Stitching Circle meets every Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. New members are always welcome and should bring their own materials. There are currently between 12-15 members who sew, knit and crochet. The group works on personal projects as well as service projects to benefit the community. Come join in loads of fun & stitching!
Writers group: Mifflin Writers Group continues to meet the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month from 6:30-8 p.m. Mifflin Writers Group is composed of writers of all genres and levels of experience. Their purpose is to motivate, inspire, instruct, inform, share and critique each other in their writing efforts in a free flowing and relaxed atmosphere. Most programs encourage pre-registration and take place downstairs at the Mifflin Community Library unless otherwise noted.
Email event listings to Cheryl Thornburg at cthornburg@berksmontnews.com at least two weeks before desired publication date.
