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Ongoing & UpcomingGood News Club: Children are invited to come to the Twin Valley Elementary Center every Thursday after school to enjoy games, singing, Bible stories and verses. The club is free and all students are welcome!
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.
Time of Fellowship: First Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at The Torch Community Center, Clock Tower Plaza, 2846 Main St., (Rt.23) Morgantown.
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 Community LibraryPieces – Autism Support Group: 2nd Tuesdays 6 p.m. For information call 610-273-3303 or email jspade@ccls.org.
Story Time: Songs, stories and crafts Wednesdays and Thursdays through Dec. 3 at 10 a.m. Best suited for preschool ages 2 -5, but all ages welcome. 610-273-3303 or email jspade@ccls.org.
Mystery Book Club: third Tuesdays 1 p.m. Stop in at the library to pick up a reading list. 610-273-3303 or email jspade@ccls.org.
Sewing with Ms. Nancy: Wednesdays 6:30-8 p.m. Ms. Nancy will help you with basic sewing skills or chose a pattern or project from Library’s sewing books. We have five sewing machines at the library or bring your own. 610-273-3303 or email jspade@ccls.org.
Thirty One Party/Fundraiser: Thursday, Dec. 3, 7 to 9 p.m. at the library. Come see the latest Thirty One products. Find things for everyone on your Christmas gift list, enjoy a Girls Night Out and get something fun for yourself too! All proceeds benefit the library. For questions, or to say you will attend, call 610-273-3303 or email jspade@ccls.org.
Honey Brook Library’s annual “Elves Night Out”: Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. Join us for Christmas stories and make and take crafts. All ages welcome, registration required. Call 610-273-3303 or email jspade@ccls.org.
Village Library, MorgantownLego 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/Hausie: 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 after school. Check our online calendar for weekly activities. (Grades 7-12)
Lego Creation Club: Family event for ages 3 and up. Dec. 14 at 6:30 p.m. This month’s building theme will be “Winter Holidays.”
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)
Danger Club: Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m. Nothing says Happy Holidays like slime! We’re going to learn about polymers as we make Christmas Tree Slime. (Grades 1-6)
Coloring and Cookies: Adult event (ages 16 and up). Dec. 10 at 6:30 p.m. Coloring books for adults are the latest trend, and unlike some fads, this one is actually really good for you! Coloring is a stress free activity that relaxes the amygdala, the fear center of the brain, and allows your mind to rest. Join us for coloring and cookies. All supplies will be provided.
Yoga Class: Adult event (ages 16 and up). Dec. 12 at 9 a.m. Join instructor Nazareth Bedoya for morning of yoga. This event is FREE, but advance registration is required. Bring a yoga mat, yoga strap (or belt/tie/scarf) and either a folded blanket or firm pillow. This program will take place when the library is closed.
All Aboard! Sensory Story Time: Dec. 19 at 9 a.m. Designed for children with special needs and those who prefer a quieter library atmosphere. Stories, songs, and activities that improve literacy and social skills, as well as free play. Program takes place when library is closed, so preregistration is imperative. (Ages 3-8 with caregiver)
Christmas at the Library: Family event for all ages! Dec. 19 at 2 p.m. Join us at the library for Christmas cookies, games, crafts, stories a special guest… Santa Claus! Bring a small wrapped gift (no more than $5) for an exchange.
Gingerbread Houses: Family event for all ages! Dec. 23 at 6:30 p.m. It’s a holiday tradition at the library! Pre-built houses made of graham crackers will be provided or you can build your own. Please bring a bag of candy or other decorating materials to share with the group.
Teen Advisory Group: Dec. 28 at 6:30 p.m. Help plan future teen events at the library. (Grades 7-12)
Teen Book Club: Dec. 28 at 7 p.m. talk about books and eat! Bring a book you’ve read for discussion. (Grades 7-12).
Twin Valley Community Education Center
4851 North Twin Valley Road, Elverson: Sign up for events/programs. Online at tvcef.org or call 610-972-0771.
Full Body Toning: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:45 or 6:45 p.m. at the TVEC gym. Low impact aerobics with light strength training and toning/floor work, followed by a cool-down and stretch segment. Sign-up required.
Zumba: Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at TVHS. Sign-up required.
Pilates: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 5:45 p.m. at TVEC. For all ability levels. Sign-up required.
Digital Photography Level 1 with Bob Gross: Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at TVHS. Learn to control exposure, aperture, white balance and ISO settings. Sign-up required.
Gentle Yoga: Tuesdays at 7 to 8:15 p.m. Sign up required.
Dec. 2Living with Loss Support Group: The group will participate in Pastoral Services Special Program with Dr. John Chuma, clinical psychologist, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in the Chapel at Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Avenue, New Holland. Free. Call 717-355-6010 or email khorning@gardenspotvillage.org.
Community Night at Robeson Lutheran: A meal of lasagna, shepherd’s pie, pizza and salad offered at 6 p.m. followed by program at 6:30 p.m. This family friendly project involves constructing a Jesse Tree. A freewill offering collected to help defray costs of meal and ensure future community programs. The church is located at Plow Road and Route 10. 610-856-7242
Dec. 4″Destination: Christmas”: a Christmas celebration for children grades Kindergarten – 6th grade at Community Evangelical Free Church, 52 S. Brick Lane, Elverson 6:15- 8:45 p.m. “Travel” back to the very first Christmas. See www.cefcelverson.org to register. Or call Ginny Foltz 610-286-6790 ext. 110.
Dec. 5Caernarvon Township Christmas Event: The Township will hold its annual Christmas Event from 10 a.m. to noon at the Township Building, 3307 Main Street, Morgantown. Santa Claus will be arriving by the fire truck shortly after 10 a.m. Bring your camera and take pictures of your child with Santa, enjoy the model train display, participate in games, make a Christmas craft to take home, join in singing Christmas carols and have some holiday refreshments. This is a free event for all children in the township.
Garden Tool Demonstration: Bring your favorite or unusual yard or garden tool to the Garden Tool Show-And-Tell at Satoyama Homestead (Warwick) from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Demonstrate your garden tool and get gift ideas for the gardeners on your holiday shopping list! See a tool cleaning and sharpening demonstration and plan your tool winterization projects. For more information or to register, visit satoyamahs.org.
Nativity Nite Live: Hopewell Christian Fellowship will turn an area in the Walmart parking lot (Morgantown Crossings) into a Christmas festival for the family, 5-8 p.m. Plan to stay at least an hour. There will be a stable where kids can pet animals, Christmas show with live music, ornament craft, baked goods and hot drinks, all free. Visit www.HopewellChurch.org for more info.
Birdsboro Contra Dance: We offer contra dancing from 7:30-10:30 p.m. at Birdsboro Community Memorial Center, 201 E. Main St. Beginner instruction, 7 p.m. Caller is Bob Isaacs with music by Trees with Wings. There is a charge. Wear soft-soled shoes. Visit www.birdsborocontra.org or call 610-856-5180.
Lunch with Santa: Honey Brook American Legion, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ages 0-10. Open to the public.
Dec. 6Coach Handbag Bingo: To benefit the Twin Valley Elementary Center. Join us for at 2 p.m. (doors open at 1:30 p.m.) in the Twin Valley High School cafeteria. Gather your girlfriends and come for an afternoon of great fun and gorgeous handbags! Pictures of the bags will be available on TVEC’s PIE/PTI Facebook page. Ticket price includes 12 Bingo games, along with Game 13 that is grand prize bonus game! There is limited availability, so be sure to get your tickets by contacting Kristy Kline at tvecpie@yahoo.com. Raffle prizes, as well as a 50/50 drawing, will also be available.
St. Thomas Episcopal Church (Morgantown) 275th Anniversary: Service at 3 p.m. The Bishop will be there, followed by a dinner for registered guests. There will be displays, mugs designed for St. Thomas, dedication of the bell that was in the basement for 100 years and finally installed and a 275th illustrated anniversary booklet outlining the church’s history (written by Evans Goodling). Please note, the 9:30 a.m. service be conducted as usual.
All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet: 7 to 11 a.m. at Geigertown Fire Co., 3433 Hay Creek Road. Santa will be at the breakfast to greet everyone. Treats for children. 610-286-6481.
Schwarzwald Lutheran Church Community Christmas Celebration: with secular and sacred music in the church at 250 Church Lane, Reading. Food available for purchase 2 to 5:30 p.m. Music with sing along 3 to 5 p.m. Concert is free but there will be a free will offering taken to defray costs.
Dec. 9South Dakota Mission Event: Collecting used coats (in decent condition) for ages K-6. Drop off is 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Nantmeal United Methodist Church, 359 Nantmeal Rd., Glenmoore. 610-469-8655.
Honey Brook Women’s Club: Meets 6:30 p.m. at Honey Brook Presbyterian Church. Each member is asked to bring 3 dozen cookies to be packed for area shut-ins. All women in the community are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served.
Dec. 10Low Vision Support Group: This group, which participates with the National Macular Degeneration Support Group, will host a program, “The Emotional Roller Coaster: From Diagnosis to Independence,” at 3 p.m. in the Garden South Conference Room at Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Avenue, New Holland. Call 717-355-6259.
Community Blue Christmas Service: 6:30-7:30 p.m., St. Paul’s UCC (300 W. First St., Birdsboro). An experiential, ecumenical worship centered on the healing love found in Christ. Through candle lighting, anointing prayers, Holy Communion and other sacred acts, the service speaks to all whose hearts are heavy or who long for a fuller sense of God’s presence in this season. For more info, call church office at 610-582-8461 or visit www.stpaulsbirdsboro.org.
Honey Brook Senior Citizens: Will meet at 11:45 a.m. Program will feature a Christmas Sing-A-Long. Each person is asked to bring a finger food and small wrapped gift. All area senior citizens invited to attend and bring a friend!
Dec. 14Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group: The group will host a caregivers holiday celebration from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Concord Room at Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Avenue, New Holland. Free. Call 717-355-6076.
Dec. 19Immanuel UCC Gifts of the Arts Series: The series continues its 2015-16 season with a concert by Vox Philia Chamber Choir. The choir will perform music that celebrates and honors Mary, mother of Jesus, and concludes with a complete performance of Johann Sebastian Bach’s incredible Magnificat, accompanied by Berks Sinfonietta. Reserve tickets by calling the church office at 610-777-7107 or by e-mailing voxphilia@gmail.com. Ticket proceeds benefit Bridge of Hope. Immanuel UCC is located at 99 S. Waverly Street, Shillington.
