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Fleetwood Area Public LibraryHoliday Book Sale: Dec. 1 through 30 only. Purchase two hardcover books, get one free. Purchase 2 paperback books, get one free. Free items must be of equal or lesser value. Visit the book carts on the second floor hallway outside the library to purchase.
StoryRider Miss Kim: Dec. 2, 9 and 16, 9:30 a.m. Kids ages 2-5 may join us for stories, giggles and games. On Dec. 2, topic is “I Hear That.” On Dec. 9, topic is “Who’s Hooting?” On Dec. 16, topic is “Baa Baa Sheep.”
A Night with Santa: Dec. 10, 6 to 8 p.m. Kids of all ages welcome for a visit with Santa. Bring cameras to take photos with him, make holiday crafts and enjoy cookies with milk. Other food will be available for purchase beginning at 5 p.m.
Friends of Fleetwood Library Meeting: Dec. 22, 1 p.m. Help us plan 2016 fundraising events to benefit the library.
Holiday Closings: Dec. 24 and 25, the library will be closed all day for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. We will reopen Dec. 26 at 9 a.m. On Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, the library will be closed all day for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. We will reopen Jan. 2 at 9 a.m.
Brandywine Community LibraryTeen Advisory Board: Dec. 7, 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: Dec. 8, 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Today’s topic is “I Hear That.”
Baby Lapsit Storytime: Dec. 8, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Stories, songs and rhymes for babies from birth to about 18 months old and their adult companions. Today we will read some Boynton Books.
Stitch and Chat: Dec. 8, 2 to 3 p.m. Bring your current project and stitch with us. Everyone welcome.
Preschool Storytime with Miss Marie: Dec. 9, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Stories, songs and rhymes. Today’s topic is “Don’t Get Sick.”
Toddler Time: Dec. 9, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Active storytime for toddlers from walking to about 36 months old. Today we will talk and read books by Mo Willems.
Family Storytime: Dec. 9, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. An evening of great books, crafts and fun for children of all ages and parents.
Storytime with Miss Jenny: Dec. 12, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Elementary and older preschoolers come learn about some new and interesting authors. Today’s author is Stan and Jan Berenstein.
Santa Visits the Library: Dec. 12, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Each child will receive a small gift from Santa and can also take pictures with him. Join us in celebrating the holiday season.
PA German Christmas Program: Dec. 12, 2 to 3 p.m. Learn about PA German Christmas traditions. Program will be held at Trexler Hall on the Topton Home campus, across from the library.
Kutztown Community LibraryDec. 3: Toddler Story Time, 10 a.m. (Ages 0-3); Kutztown Garden Club shopping event, 3 to 6 p.m. at Esbenshade’s Garden Center, 721 Park Rd., Fleetwood. Free refreshments; Craft of the Month, 6 p.m. Paperback Christmas Trees. All supplies provided.
Dec. 5: Used Book Sale, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Lego Club, 10 a.m. (ages 3-12). Legos provided.
Dec. 7: Preschool Story Time, 10 a.m. (ages 3-5); Toddler Time, 11 a.m. (ages 0-3); Art Cats after school art program, 3 to 5 p.m. (grades 4-8); Pokemon League, 5 to 7 p.m. Trading card games to earn points for Promo Cards and Badges. All ages and experience levels welcome. No cost involved.
Dec. 8: StoryRider Story Time with Mama Patt, 11:15 a.m. (ages 2-5); Book Club, 7 p.m. The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah.
Dec. 9: Toddler Story Time, 10 a.m. (ages 0-3).
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.
Berks History Center, 940 Centre Avenue, Reading
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. Donation box is in the fishtank (B-Wing/main office/old end of the building). For questions/info, contact Josh Chambers, Leo Club Adviser at KAHS.
Friend, Inc.Food Drive: In partnership with Fleetwood Bank, Friend, Inc. is asking the community to show thankfulness this holiday season by feeding those in need in our community. Non-perishable food items can be placed in collection boxes located at any Fleetwood Bank branch office. Items needed are pasta, rice, cereal, macaroni and cheese, pasta sauce and canned soups and fruits.
Dec. 4Interactive live Nativity: Trinity Lutheran Church in Kutztown puts on “One Starry Night” Dec. 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Dec. 5 from 12 to 2 p.m. This is a large scale interactive live nativity. There are animals, Middle Eastern foods, live actors, crafts for children, vendors selling jewelry, and more. Held during Christmas in Kutztown.
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.
12th Annual Feed a Starving Artist Art Show & Sale: Hosted by the Brandywine Heights High School Art Club. Free admission, live entertainment, kids crafts, homemade soups, chili and apple dumplings and more than 40 artists showing and selling their work! 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Brandywine Heights High School, 103 Old Topton Road, Mertztown.
St. Peter’s Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Peter’s UCC, 219 Maidencreek Road, Fleetwood. There will be craft vendors, a cookie sale (including gluten free and sugar free), a white elephant sale, lunch and more. Call 610-944-9418 for more information.
Breakfast with Santa & Avalanche: Hosted by Kutztown University Foundation and Alumni Relations. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Georgian Room of Old Main. A hearty breakfast, music, free photos with Santa, cookie decorating/craft tables. Followed by Main Street for Christmas downtown from 12 to 6 p.m. Events include live music, train rides, craft vendors, a showing of “The Polar Express” and more.
Mt. Zion Christmas Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, 1343 Long Lane, Krumsville. Crafts, vendors, flea market, cookies and Santa!
Rodale Winter Open House: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free event. Come to the farm for photos with Santa, browse our organically-grown Christmas trees, wreaths and swags. Sit by the fire with an organic hot dog or hot drink. Sale on all merchandise in Garden Store.
Dec. 6Holiday House Tour: A self-guided tour featuring nine distinctive locations. Hosted by the Friends of the Kutztown Community Library. Tickets are available in advance at the library and on the day of the event at Jackie and Daughter Flower Shop. For more information, call 610-683-5820.
German Advent Candlelight Service: Huff’s Union Church will hold this communion worship service at 7 p.m. Church is located at 540 Conrad Rd., Alburtis. Bulletins in German and English will be available. Service is in high German. Offering supports the EKU-UCC Forum. Good way to hear German spoken for those who are studying the language.
Rajah Shrine Chanters Concert: New Jerusalem Lutheran Church, 27 Lyons Rd., Fleetwood. 3 p.m. Refreshments will follow concert. A free-will offering will be taken.
VFW Breakfast: All You Can Eat buffet, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 1522 Butz Road, Breinigsville. Scrambled eggs (plain or fancy), pancakes, FT, HF, HB, SOS, sausage, bacon, ham and more. Visit www.VFWPost8282.org. “No one does more for Veterans.”
KU Sesquicentennial Holiday Concert: 3 p.m. AND 7 p.m. in Schaeffer Auditorium on the KU campus. Will feature performances from Kutztown’s Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, University Choir and Bear Voices. Solo performances from the respective groups, as well as collaborations, will take place. Free admission. For more info, contact Dr. Hank Alviani at alviani@kutztown.edu or 610-683-4553.
Dec. 8Berks Encore Senior Orchestra: The Senior Orchestra will perform a free concert at St. Paul’s UCC in Kutztown at 6 p.m. Berks Encore’s orchestra began in 1981 and has continued to attract skilled musicians who enjoy sharing their skills and talents with audiences of all ages. This concert is open to everyone as part of a night of music and holiday greetings. A freewill offering will be taken. Cookies and coffee will follow the performance.
Milton Hershey School Visit: The Milton Hershey School will provide an informational event at CJ Hummel’s, 28 Willow St., Lenhartsville at 6 p.m. MHS admissions counselors will provide information about the school’s top-notch education and how to enroll. No registration needed. Call 1-800-322-3248 or visit mhskids.org for more info.
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.
The Talisman Players Scrooge: A “dramatic reading” of Scrooge, 6 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 357 W. Main St. in Kutztown. Free will offering will be taken.
Dec. 12Annual Christmas Cookie and Soup Sale: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Weisenberg/Lowhill Township Historical Society, 4585 Werley’s Corner Road, New Tripoli. Children’s crafts and visits with Santa. In addition, wreaths, swags, cookbooks, ornaments, crocks and much more are available for purchase. Refreshments available. Call 610-395-0763 for more information.
American Legion Post 480 Annual Meeting: 1:30 p.m. Please note, among other topics, this meeting will determine whether or not Post 480 will disband. If you care, please attend. We will meet at the Kutztown Community Library in the Community Room.
Annual Cookie and Baked Goods Sale: Starts at 9 a.m. at New Jerusalem Zion UCC, 1456 Krumsville Road, Route 737, Krumsville (across from Greenwich Elementary School). Please call 610-756-6892 for more information.
Outdoor Live Nativity: Zion’s Union Church, Maxatawny, will run 20 minute shows telling the story of Christmas, every half hour from 5 to 7 p.m. Includes live animals. Admission and refreshments free. Last show begins at 7 p.m. No rain or snow date.
Dec. 13Children’s Christmas Musical: “The First Christmas” by Jennings and Hintzemann will be performed at Huff’s Union Church as part of the 10:30 a.m. worship service, followed by a live nativity. All are welcome.
Kempton Flea Market and Craft Sale: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. 83 Community Center Drive, Kempton. Free admission. Santa will appear at noon with treats for the kids. Vendor spaces still available. Call Beverly at 610-756-6987.
Kutztown Community Choir Christmas Concert: 3 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 357 W. Main St., Kutztown. Concert will include a variety of holiday music from around the world. Admission open to public.
Dec. 17Senior Living Communities Program: At The Lutheran Home at Topton, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A program for people who want to learn more about senior living communities. Includes free lunch. Interested? RSVP by calling 610-682-1413.
