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Fleetwood Area Public LibraryStoryRider Miss Kim Visits Us!: Nov. 18 at 9:30 a.m. Kids age 2-5 may join us for themed stories, giggles and games. No registration. Free program.
Friends of the Fleetwood Library Meeting: Nov. 24 at 1 p.m. We are looking for new members.
Stitches & Such: Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. Bring knitting or crochet project to finish in library while meeting new people.
25th Anniversary Indoor Mini Golf: Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets on sale now for the final fund raising event of our 25th anniversary. Join us to play mini golf in the Fleetwood Community Center gym, have pictures with a Sesame Street character between 10 a.m. and noon and purchase food in the cafeteria afterwards. There will be basket raffles featuring Thirty-One products, a Dooney & Bourke handbag and much more.
Thanksgiving Closing: Wednesday, Nov. 25 the library will close early at 5 p.m. and will be closed all day Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27. The library will reopen on Saturday, Nov. 28 at 9 a.m.
Brandywine Community LibraryTeen Art Show: Please stop and take note of the wonderful works of art our teens have created. Show runs through Nov. 30. Awards ceremony and reception will be held Nov. 20 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Mark your calendar!
Storytime with Miss Jenny: Nov. 14 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Elementary and older preschoolers come and join Miss Jenny as she introduces you to some new and interesting authors. Today’s author is Mercer Mayer.
Teen Advisory Board: Nov. 16 from 3 to 4 p.m. Teens, join this new program where your ideas about activities, programs and contests will be heard. Help librarians select books, movies and other materials you would like to see on our shelves.
Preschool Storytime with Miss Patt: Nov. 17, 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Today’s topic is “I Hear That!”
Baby Lapsit Storytime: Nov. 17, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Have more fun than you thought possible with stories, songs and rhymes for babies from birth to about 18 months old and their companions. Today’s topic is “I love you… Baby!”
Preschool Storytime with Miss Marie: Nov. 18, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Come join Miss Marie to find out how much fun stories, songs, rhymes and a craft can be. Today’s topic is Christmas.
Toddler Time: Nov. 18, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. An active story time for toddlers from walking to about 36 months old. Today we will talk and read about Christmas.
Family Storytime with Miss Krista: Nov. 18, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Come for an evening of stories, songs, crafts and games for the whole family. Tonight, Miss Krista will tackle some turkey day traditions.
Teen Art Show Reception: Nov. 20 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. We will celebrate our teen artists with snacks and an awards presentation. Awards will be presented at 7 p.m.
Read to a Therapy Dog: Nov. 21, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Come and practice your reading skills with a warm, fuzzy friend. Children of all ages can snuggle up to a therapy dog and read them a book.
Kutztown Community LibraryNov. 12: Toddler Story Time, 10 a.m. Stories and songs. (Ages 0-3).
Nov. 14: Used Book Sale, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Nov. 16: Preschool Story Time, 10 a.m. Stories and a craft. (Ages 3-5); Toddler Story Time, 11 a.m. Stories and songs. (Ages 0-3); Pokemon League, 5 to 7 p.m. 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 involved.
Nov. 17: StoryRider Mama Patt, 11:15 a.m. Kids ages 2-5 invited for stories and games.
Nov. 19: Toddler Story Time, 10 a.m. Stories and songs. (Ages 0-3); Kutztown Garden Club, 7 p.m. Cookie swap and program. Phil Jarinko, Plant Growth Regulator, Fruits and Plants on an Industrial Level. Bring a dozen cookies to swap and take home a dozen too. Sample others! Everyone welcome.
Nov. 21: Lego Club, 10 a.m. Kids ages 3-12 are invited for creative Lego fun. Legos are provided. Lego structures are displayed in the library.
Kutztown University Planetarium
KU Grim Science Building’s ground floor in Room 100.
“Exploding Universe”: Dec. 3 at 7 p.m.
Laser Holidays KU! Presents Pre-Show: Dec. 4 at 6:30 p.m.
Laser Holidays KU! Presents After-Show: Dec. 4 at 9:45 p.m.
Pioneer Grange in ToptonCash Bingo: every Friday evening at the grange hall on Keller Street in Topton starting at 6:30 p.m.
5 Days of ThanksgivingHosted by KU Office of Student Involvement. Admission to each event is a “free-will” offering of a non-perishable food and/or winter outerwear.
Sunday, Nov. 22: Celebration of Thanksgiving in Kutztown University’s Schaeffer Auditorium at 5 p.m. Welcome KU President Dr. Kenneth S. Hawkinson & Mr. Kevin Snyder, President of Kutztown Borough Council. Including KU Voices of Praise Reader and Homily Nathan Herrlin, Pastor; KU Brass Choir, Prof. Dan Neuenschwander, Director; and Community Choir, J. Richard Wagner, Director and Michael Barron, Interim Conductor.
Monday, Nov. 23: KU Jazz Combo, The Two Tones, in St. Paul’s UCC sanctuary, South White Oak Street in Kutztown. 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 24: “Thanksgiving with a Twist” at Kutztown Tavern in the Tavern Room on the second floor, 7 p.m. Music by David Miller, Drama by the Talisman Players, Director Tom Nardone.
Wednesday, Nov. 25: Clothing & Food Drive at St. Paul’s UCC in Kutztown, South White Oak Street, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 26: “Thanksgiving Community Dinner” at St. John’s UCC, West Walnut Street, Kutztown. 12 to 2 p.m.
Berks History Center, 940 Centre Avenue, Reading
Guided Gallery Walks: On Saturday, Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., galleries will be open to the public and guided gallery walks by Lisa Minardi will be offered at intervals throughout the day. There is also a lecture and book signing by Jack Ross on the Socialist Party in America at 10 a.m. There is a charge.
PA German Folk Art Lecture: Saturday, Dec. 12 at 10 a.m. Lecture to be given by Lisa Minardi, followed by a book signing. There is a charge.
Benefit Auction: Saturday, Dec. 12. On-site auction by Pook & Pook Auctioneers. Enjoy a unique opportunity to bid on objects approved for deaccessioning by the board of trustees of the Berks History Center in a special on-site sale. All proceeds to benefit the museum’s acquisition and conservation fund. Auction preview begins at 11:30 a.m. Auction at 2 p.m. Free admission. Food/beverages for purchase.
Kutztown High School Leo ClubMostly Muttz Donations: At this time of year, when thoughts turn to charitable works, the Leo Club at KAHS asks you not to forget our furry friends! The club is once again assisting Mostly Muttz, an organization focused on saving the lives of healthy, adoptable mixed-breed dogs. The club is asking anyone who can to drop off the following items at the high school: canned food, treats/bones, blankets, dog clothing, unused/stainless food and water bowls, unused toys, leashes/collars, soap/shampoo and brushes/combs. The donation box is in the fishtank (B-Wing/main office/old end of the building). For questions or more info, contact Josh Chambers, Leo Club Adviser at KAHS.
Nov. 13Mike Hertzog Trio: Presented by Kutztown Folk Music Society. Mike has been playing country/bluegrass as a soloist and a member of the Blue Mountain Band for more than 25 years. Performance begins at 8 p.m. at St. John’s UCC, 257 West Walnut St., Kutztown. There is a charge. For prices, season membership or questions, contact Keith at 610-683-8720, Peggy at 610-683-5224 or Alan at 610-248-0508. www.kfms.org and www.youtube.com/user/KutztownFolkMusicSoc. Visit mikehertzogmusic.com.
Hunting for History along the Schuylkill River: with Kurt D. Zwikl, former executive director of the Schuylkill River Heritage Area. 7 p.m. Kempton Fire Company Social Hall, 2641 Route 143, Kempton. Mr. Zwikl will share what he has found that makes the Schuylkill River’s history, our history, unique. Free and open to public. Free desserts and coffee. Donations, which will benefit Kempton Lions Club’s charitable projects, will be accepted at the door.
Nov. 14Kutztown Area Historical Society 34th Annual Holiday Festival: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Normal Ave. and Whiteoak Street, Kutztown. 1892 Public School Building will be open and decorated for the holidays with vintage displays and period collections. Art and craft vendors will display their wares, and the Model Railroad Exhibit will be running. Food, drinks and homemade Christmas cookies will be available. A quilt will be raffled. For more info, visit www.kutztownhistory.org, call 610-683-7697 or email kahs1892@yahoo.com.
St. Paul’s UCC Church Bazaar: 1249 Trexlertown Rd., Trexlertown 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Quilt and basket raffles, crafts, bake sale, lunch, flea market.
Nov. 15Pennsylvania Dutch Service: at St. Paul’s Lutheran (Smoke) Church, 2613 Old 22,Hamburg, at 2:30 p.m. Pastor Guy Grube presiding over service and the Die Nei Dolpenhock Sanger Chor providing several musical numbers. Free will offering will be taken. Refreshments & Fellowship following service. Public is invited.
Nov. 16Pioneer Grange Thanksgiving Potato Filling Sale: Orders are due on this date. For prices and to order, call 610-682-7077. Pick up will be Nov. 25 from 3 to 6 p.m. in the grange hall on Keller Street in Topton.
Nov. 18The Heart & Home Quilters’ Guild Meeting: 6 p.m. at St. Paul’s UCC, 47 Whiteoak Street, Kutztown. The evening will have speaker Jackie Gauker with the program “History of Penny Rugs & The Art of Dying Wool.” Questions? Call 610-682-6565.
Nov. 19Free Adoption/Child Foster Care Session: free, informational session on adoption and child foster care 6 p.m. at Diakon Adoption & Foster Care, on campus of The Lutheran Home at Topton, 1 South Home Ave., Topton. To attend call, toll-free, 1-888-582-2230 or 610-682-1504 to register. Diakon Adoption & Foster Care staff will explain foster parenting, as well as the process involved in adopting a child. Attendees will also learn about children available for adoption, as well as the foster-to-adopt program.
The Lutheran Home at Topton “Perfect Planning” seminar” on how to downsize and sell a home: 1 South Home Ave., Topton, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Mary Clark from Transition Connections and Tom Degler from Keller Williams Realty Elite will offer tips on “right-sizing” your life for a smooth transition into a senior living community. The event will include refreshments. To RSVP call 610- 682-1350.
Berks County Patriots: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Robert DeSousa, State Director for Sen. Pat Toomey, will provide update on current issues in the Senate and take Q&A. Also bring non-perishables for needy veterans.
Nov. 2077th Annual Art Education Conference: Hosted by Kutztown University. 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Schaeffer Auditorium. “Exploring Time-Based Media: Strategies for Developing Narratives” will be this year’s theme, and the conference will showcase speakers and workshops from all academic levels including K-12 art teachers, university professors and other professional artists. Open to the public. Free for KU students. There is a charge for other participants. Registration at www.kutztown.edu/arteducation/index.html. For more info, contact Dr. Peg Speirs at speirs@kutztown.edu or visit the department of art education online.
Nov. 21Holiday Bazaar at Friedens: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Friedens United Church of Christ, 337 Main Street, Oley. Shoofly and fruit pies, AP cakes, cookies, gift snacks, soups, crafts, white elephant. A lunch of soups, turkey and beef barbecues, hot dogs and hoagies will be served with take-out available. Raffle tickets for a homemade afghan and other homemade items will be sold.
Emma Ketterer’s Photography Show: A local girl who uses her love of photography to help her cope with the effects of Lyme Disease and POTS, Emma will display her photography 2 to 5 p.m. at Grace E.C. Church, 421 West Main St., in Kutztown. Use side entrance. Refreshments served. Matted prints, books and note cards available. Contact Emma on Facebook (Emma Ketterer Photography) prior to show to pre-order and pick up at the show. A percentage of sales go to local charity that encourages children with chronic illness.
Nov. 28Virginville Grange Benefit Dance and Raffle: 7 to 10 p.m. at the Virginville Grange, located at 456 Main Street, Virginville. Music by The Majestics, refreshments available for sale. There is a cost for admission. For more information, call 610-562-4505.
Dec. 5Christmas Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Paul’s UCC, 47 S. Whiteoak St., Kutztown. Christmas mice, decorations, crafts, cookies, white elephants, eat in or take out food.
Dec. 11Kutztown Folk Music Society: Presents Russ Rentler, a multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter playing original songs on hammer dulcimer, guitar mandolin, autoharp, dobro, ukulele and banjo. He has played at Musikfest, Mayfair, Godfrey Daniels Coffehouse and one of his songs was featured on NPR’s Car Talk. His mix of humourous songs and stories is interspersed with free medical advice. A veritable “One Man Folk Festival” and traveling Medicine Show. Performance begins at 8 p.m. at St. John’s UCC, 257 W. Walnut Street, Kutztown. There is a charge. Visit www.kfms.org for more info.
