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Fleetwood Area Public Library
Lego Club for Kids: Feb. 15, 6:30 p.m. Ages 12 and under, join Mrs. Richdale to build creations using the library’s Legos and Duplos. Creations will be kept on display during the week for all patrons to see. No registration needed. Free program.
Fleetwood Area Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting: Feb. 16, 6:30 p.m. We will meet in the Borough Council Meeting Room on the first floor of the Fleetwood Community Center. Open to the public.
Block Party for Kids: Feb. 17, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. A program funded through a grant from the Office of Commonwealth Libraries. Join as we unveil our new wooden block set (300 pieces) along with our village of people, vehicles and animals. We’ll build our neighborhood and talk about unique structures around the world. No registration needed. Free program for kids 5 and under.
Kutztown Community Library
Bus Trips: The Library is sponsoring 2 bus trips. On April 5, Sight and Sound Theatre to see “Samson” followed by a lunch buffet at Shady Maple Smorgasbord. Cost includes bus fare, lunch buffet, snacks and tips. On May 3, Three Generations of Wyeth. Brandywine River Museum of Art and the Museum Cafe. Guided tours of N.C. Wyeth’s house and studio, Andrew Wyeth’s studio and the Kuerner Farm. Cost includes bus fare, admissions, lunch buffet, snacks and tips. Contact 610-683-5820 for more information and to sign up. Space is limited.
Feb. 11: Toddler Time Story Time, 10 a.m. (Ages 0-3)
Feb. 13: Used Book Sale, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Feb. 15: Preschool Story Time, 10 a.m. Stories and a craft. (Ages 3-5); Toddler Time Story Time, 11 a.m. Stories and songs. (Ages 0-3); NO Art Cats; NO Pokemon League.
Feb. 16: StoryRider Story Time with Mama Patt, 11:15 a.m. Stories and games. (Ages 2-5)
Feb. 17: Lego Construction Crew, 3:15 p.m. Kids of all ages welcome.
Brandywine Community Library
Winter Scavenger Hunt: Through Feb. 29, visit 5 different public libraries in Berks County and look for one different thing in each library. Pick up a sheet and begin your quest. Prizes will be awarded from the library you select the paperwork from. Join us in a unique opportunity to explore all our libraries have to offer.
Library Lovers Month: Through Feb. 12, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., join us to enter to win a box of chocolates. For every item you take out, you can fill out a heart and put it in the jar. This year, if you color a page for us to display you will earn five extra chances for chocolate. Drawing is Feb. 13.
Story Time with Miss Jenny: Feb. 13, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Preschool, elementary and older children welcome. Get to know a new author each time, and there is always a craft to make and take home. Today’s author is Cynthia Rylant.
Mt. Zion Lutheran Church
Grief Share Meetings: Will be held every Monday through March 28 at 9:30 a.m. The church is located at 1343 Long Lane Rd., Krumsville.
The Talisman Players
“Arsenic and Old Lace”: will be presented on Feb. 12 and 13 at 7 p.m. and on Feb. 14 for a matinee at 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church (upstairs theatre), 357 W. Main St., Kutztown. Please note that the upstairs theatre is not wheelchair accessible. There is a charge for admission. For more info, e-mail talismanplayers@aol.com or call 917-838-7207.
Feb. 12
Kutztown Folk Music Society: presents The Druckenmillers at St. John’s UCC, 257 W. Walnut St., Kutztown. Betty, Tom and Nathan perform Old Time music regularly in the region and beyond. Their four recordings have been enjoyed by radio listeners throughout the U.S. and Canada, and as far away as New Zealand. Visit www.thedrux.com. Performance begins at 8 p.m. There is a charge. Call Keith (610-683-8720), Peggy (610-683-5224) or Alan (610-248-0508) for more info, or visit www.kfms.org.
Pioneer Grange Cash Bingo: beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the grange hall on Keller St., in Topton.
Feb. 13
RSO Valentine’s Pops: The Reading Symphony Orchestra will hold a special Valentine’s concert featuring jazz artist Dee Daniels and guest conductor Bradley Thachuck called “The Great Ladies of Swing” at 7:30 at the Santander Performing Arts Center. Evening features music made famous by iconic female jazz singers. Visit www.readingsymphony.org for more info. Call 610-373-7557 or e-mail tickets@readingsymphony.org to order tickets.
Berks History Center: will present a program, “Pennsylvania Esoterica: Tradition, Cosmology and Healing in the Dutch Country” at 10 a.m. Patrick J. Donmoyer, of the PA German Cultural Heritage Center, will present the program. Refreshments at 9:30 a.m. There is a charge. Visit www.berkshistory.org or call 610-375-4375 for more info. The Center is located at 940 Centre Ave., Reading.
Feb. 18
Berks County Patriots: will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Leesport Farmer’s Market. County Commissioner Christian Leinbach, Federal & State Issues that Impact Berks County; Atty. Jim Smith, Human Rights (Fairness Act) Discussion.
Informational Session of Foster Care & Adoption: at Diakon Adoption & Foster Care, located on the campus of The Lutheran Home at Topton, 1 S. Home Ave., Topton. Free and open to public. People interested in attending, please call toll-free 1-888-582-2230 or 610-682-1504 to register.
Feb. 19
Kutztown District Science & Technology Fair: 6-8 p.m. in the Middle School commons. Fifth grade science projects, Science Olympiad, Future City, FFA and more. The KMS Jazz Band will play, and refreshments will be sold. Free event.
Feb. 23
“Ask-A-Resident” Program: at The Lutheran Home at Topton, 1 S. Home Ave., Topton, at 11 a.m. For people interested in learning more about senior living communities. Program designed to help acquaint people with what various levels of senior living are like and provide a forum for people of similar ages to ask questions and discuss concerns. People interested in attending can call 610-682-1412 for more information.
Feb. 26
Veterans’ Dinner: hosted by Fleetwood FBLA Community Service Project Team. Dinner will be served free of charge to Veterans, active duty, reservists and their guests. Please bring a form of military identification. 5-7 p.m. at Fleetwood Community Center, 110 W. Arch St., Fleetwood. Pasta and wraps are on the menu. RSVP by Feb. 15 to fleetwoodfblacsp@gmail.com or call 610-944-7656 ext. 2001.
Feb. 27
Bethany’s Community Flea Market: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1375 Friedensburg Rd., Reading. Tables are available for a nominal fee. Contact Kathy Culp, 610-856-7390 any day, before 8 p.m.
March 2
Potts’ U Read Across America Day: Potts’ Hot Dogs is teaming up with Kutztown Community Library to celebrate Read Across America Day. There will be a story time and the Potts’ U Mascot will make a visit. Children signed up will receive a free kids meal (1 hot dog, fry and drink). 12 p.m. at 100 N. Constitution Blvd., Kutztown. RSVP required at the Library by Feb. 24. Call 610-683-5820 to register.
