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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.
Feb. 16Berks County Patriots Meeting:Thursday, Feb. 16 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Leesport Market. Speakers are County Commissioner Christian Leinbach – Bail, Jail & Community Service; USSR Immigrant Elaine Kopelev; Pro Life Update; Smart Meter update. All are welcome. The meeting is free.
Feb. 17Couples & line dance: 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Food available from 6:30 to 8:30. Shartlesville Grange, N. 4th St. Shartlesville. Cost benefits Shartlesville Lions outreach programs. For information, call 610-488-1984.
Feb. 18Lean Essentials Healthy Living workshop: sponsored by Life’s Choices, Hamburg, on Saturday, Feb. 18, 9-11 am at the Journey Cafe, 320 Pine St., Hamburg. Master Certified Health Coach Nadine Mikucki will help you develop the skills you need to adopt a healthy lifestyle including nutrition, exercise and attitude. This class is for adults and can help parents adopt better habits for their families. A $5 registration fee will hold your spot and guarantee materials but will be refunded in full the day of the class. RSVP to kolleen.lifeschoices@gmail.com or by calling us (484-660-3526) ASAP.
Feb. 19Fasnachts & Sticky Buns Sale: by St. John’s Church, 99 Church St., Hamburg. Order deadline Feb. 19. Fasnachts, Plain or Sugared, can be purchased by the dozen or half dozen; Sticky Buns, Plain or w/nuts or raisins are sold by the half dozen. Pick up Friday, Feb. 24 from 4-6:30 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 25- from 9-11 a.m. Call to order- 610-562-4440/ 610-562-4025.
Feb. 19Rehrersburg Fire Company breakfast: from 8 a.m. to noon. Full menu served. Proceeds benefit the equipment fund.
Feb. 19Hamburg Area Historical Society: Kauffman Chicken Barbecue Fundraiser to be held on Sunday, Feb. 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hamburg Area Middle School Cafeteria. To purchase tickets, visit the Hamburg Area Historical Museum on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. or by calling 610-488-6818. Baked goods will also be available for sale.
Feb. 20Pretzel City Bear Den: local branch of Good Bears of the World, an international club devoted to putting teddys in the arms of the lonely and traumatized, will meet Monday Feb. 20 at 1 p.m. at 2649 Bernville Road, Reading. For more information, call 610-372-8945.
Feb. 21Reflections of World War II presentation: at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 21 at the Schuylkill Valley Community Library, 1310 Washington Rd., Leesport. History buff Dave Unger will be here to talk about the nature of the war and strategies used in WW II. Will include personal stories collected by Mr. Unger. No registration is necessary.
Feb. 23Hamburg Public Library Book Club: will discuss “Rose Under Fire” by Elizabeth Wein at 3 p.m.
Feb. 27Reading Theater Project’s performed reading of Rose Under Fire: 6:30 p.m. at Hamburg Municipal Center. Free Hamburg Public Library program for audience of young adults and adults. Performance brings to life novel that follows story of 18-year-old American pilot and her trials through WWII.
Feb. 27Leesport Area Historical Society: meeting, 7:30 p.m., Bethany EC Church, 308 Main St., Leesport. Program will be “Presidential Trivia.”
March 5Leesport Area Historical Society Museum: Open House at 128 Main St., Leesport. 1 – 4 p.m.
March 5Automotive Swap Meet and Car Corral: 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Hamburg Field House, 127 South 4th St. (rear) Hamburg, PA. Indoor and outdoor spaces, handicap friendly, refreshments available, held rain or shine. For vendor sites call 610-262-9718. General information call 610-823-4656.
