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Ongoing & Upcoming
Good 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.
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.
Shake Your Soul Fitness: Thursdays at Hopewell Christian Fellowship, 2286 Hopewell Road, Elverson, 7-8 p.m., beginning Jan. 21, a six week series offered on a donation basis, with proceeds benefiting Chester County Women’s Services. Combines movement therapy, stretching sequences and dance. Promotes cardiovascular fitness, toning and flexibility, while relieving stress and tension. Make class as vigorous or gentle as choose. For ALL fitness levels. Led by Lynn Shugar M. Ed, certified Shake Your Soul Instructor. Attend as many classes as you choose. Registration not required. Bring yoga mat.
Honey Brook Community Library
For program registration/questions, contact 610-273-3303 or e-mail jspade@ccls.org.
NEW Block Party Program: The Library is beginning a new program. Join us to play with our new wood blocks. Preschool dates are Feb. 23, April 26 and May 25 at 10 a.m. School age (K-5) dates are Feb. 23 at 6 p.m. and March 19 at 3 p.m. Registration required.
Grandma Gatewood’s Walk Book Discussion: Chosen by Longwood Gardens as its choice for third Community Readers title, this book tells the story of a walk that is listed as the first solo walk of the entire Appalachian Trail by a female. The Library will host another discussion for residents of the Honey Brook area on March 1 at 7 p.m. Readers can contact the Library to register and borrow a copy of the book.
Pieces – Autism Support Group: 2nd Tuesdays 6 p.m. Contact the Library for more information.
Mystery Book Club: third Tuesdays 1 p.m. Stop in at the library to pick up a reading list.
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.
Story Time with Miss Jennifer: Wednesdays and Thursdays through Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. Enjoy stories, songs and crafts. Best suited for preschool (ages 2-5) but all ages welcome. For more info, contact the library.
Village Library, Morgantown
Lego 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)
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)
Twin Valley Community Education Center
4851 North Twin Valley Road, Elverson: Sign up required 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. Next 10 week session starts March 1.
Zumba: Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at TVHS. Starts Feb. 29.
Pilates: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 5:45 p.m. at TVEC. For all ability levels. Classes start March 1.
Beginner Digital Photography: Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at TVHS. Learn to control exposure, aperture, white balance and ISO settings. Starts March 2.
SAT Prep Course for High School Students: Reading/Writing on Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Math on Mondays, 3-4 p.m. Starts Feb. 29 and March 2 at TVHS.
Wine Tour with TVCEF: Sunday, April 10, noon to 6 p.m. Visit three York County wineries. Must be 21 or older to participate.
Pro-Act Family Education Program
Classes: Here you will gather information and resources needed to help a loved one struggling with addiction. Classes are held the first three Wednesdays of every month, from 7-9 p.m. in West Chester. Must register prior to attending. Call the Pro-Act Advocacy line for more information, 800-221-6333. Visit www.proact.org.
Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center
2910 New Holland Rd., ReadingPirates in the Park DiscoverE Camp: Children ages 6-12. Attendees will learn about the watershed through making pirate maps, building a small boat and studying creatures of the shallows. Fridays after school, March 11, 18 and 25. 3:45-5:45 p.m. Preregistration required. Deadline to register March 1. Space limited. Fee includes all materials. Meet in McConnell Hall. Contact 610-796-3699 or MarKemp@pa.gov.
Feb. 16
West Caln Historical Society Meeting: “Life of Madame Curie (1867-1934)” with special speaker Ann Atkins, historian, author. 7 p.m. at West Caln Municipal Building, 721 W. Kings Hwy., Wagontown. Free. Open to public.
“Knowing Your Enemy – Satan and Evil”: presented by Beth Bingamen, at Neighbors, a women’s ministry at Conestoga Mennonite Church, 2779 Main St., Morgantown. 9:15 to 11 a.m. with free childcare. All women welcome.
Feb. 19
Heart Health Education Day: at Tel Hai Retirement Community, 1200 Tel Hai Circle, Honey Brook, in the Gathering Room. Two educational lectures hosted with Brandywine Hospital. Free and open to public. Health professionals will present from 12-1 p.m. on anatomy and conditions of the heart and from 1-1:30 p.m. on how to keep the heart healthy. Both sessions followed by Q&A.
Feb. 20
Temple Avenue Jazz: will give a performance in the chapel at Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, at 7 p.m. This quintet consists of a saxophonist, pianist, bassist, drummer and vocalist. They blend youthful spirit with the standard traditions of music, and their performances of swing, bebop and blues have been enjoyed across the county. Free and open to public. Donations accepted at the door.
Relay for Life Twin Valley Event Kickoff: The American Cancer Society Relay for Life Twin Valley group will have a Kickoff Party from 3-6 p.m. at Geigertown Fire Hall, 3433 Haycreek Road, Geigertown. This is a FREE community event, and all are invited. There will be food, games, cancer survivor recognition and information.
Feb. 22
Parkinson’s Support Group: 2 to 3 p.m. in the Theater at Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland. We will hold two individual discussions on caring and coping.
“Creation – This is My Father’s World”: 1 p.m. in the auditorium/chapel on the campus of Tel Hai, 1200 Tel Hai Circle, Honey Brook. Free and open to public. Lecture by Dick Sauder, who will explore God’s creation of our existence through truths seen in physics, mathematics and science.
Feb. 23
Steel, Stories and Spirits: hosted by National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum, Feb. 23, 6-7:30 p.m. Join us at Thorndale Inn for our first program. Enjoy dinner and drinks while a local historian tells stories of the early iron industry in the Great Valley area. Cost for dinner and drinks. Please RSVP by Feb. 16. Call 610-384-9282 or e-mail marketing@steelmuseum.org.
“Overcoming Disappointments in Life”: shared by Denise Groves at Neighbors, a women’s ministry at Conestoga Mennonite Church, 2779 Main St., Morgantown. 9:15 to 11 a.m. Free childcare. All women welcome.
Feb. 25
Historical Society of Montgomery County: presents Lisa Minardi and the Research and Restoration of the Speaker’s House, the Historic Home of Frederick Muhlenberg, located in Trappe. Learn about ongoing research and restoration of this Historic house that was rescued from demolition in 2004. 5-6:30 p.m. Free and open to public. Historical Society is located at 1654 DeKalb St., Norristown.
Feb. 26
Twin Valley & Region Orchestra Concert: PMEA Northeast Region Orchestra will come to Twin Valley High School Feb. 24-26. Students will come from 12 counties in the Northeastern part of the state. Guest conductor is Dr. Dennis Layendecker of George Mason University. Concert will be held at 7 p.m. (Feb. 26) Tickets will be sold both in advance and at the door.
Community Dinner: St. Peter UCC, Route 23, Knauertown. 5:30 to 7 p.m. There is a special menu planned as we start celebrating our 200th anniversary. Public is invited to stop in to enjoy food, fellowship and fun. Call 610-469-9690 or 610-913-7717 for more info.
SKY Family’s Celtic Revival: will be in Elverson at Action Impact, 80 Vickery Lane, at 7 p.m. Come enjoy this high energy Celtic/pop-rock music, dance and Gospel production. Call 610-286-2102 for further information.
Feb. 27
Bethany’s Community Flea Market: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1375 Friedensburg Rd., Reading. Tables available for a nominal fee. Contact Kathy Culp at 610-856-7390 any day, before 8 p.m.
March 1
“Queen Esther’s Palace”: will be presented by Loice Byler at Neighbors, a women’s ministry at Conestoga Mennonite Church, 2779 Main St., Morgantown. 9:15 to 11 a.m. Free childcare. All women welcome.
March 3
The Shepherd’s Kitchen: at Honey Brook Presbyterian Church, 4331 Horseshoe Pike. Free meal, conversation and company. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Call 610-273-2848 or e-mail pastor@honeybrookpres.org.
March 11
Hangout Night: hosted by Caernarvon Twp., begins at 7 p.m. in the township’s social hall. Free and open to children up to 10 years old. “Hang out” with your friends, utilizing games like ping pong, foosball, checkers, cards, ladder ball, photo booth, etc. Drink and popcorn provided. E-mail questions to njs729@hotmail.com.
March 12
Mystery Author Diane Vallere at Barnes & Noble: 1 p.m. at Broadcasting Square location, 2751 Paper Mill Rd., Wyomissing. Call 610-326-0100 for more information.
March 15
West Caln Historical Society Meeting: “History of Boyd’s Corner & Boyd Family” with speaker Richard Dague, historian and author. 7 p.m. at West Caln Municipal Building, 721 W. Kings Hwy., Wagontown. Free and open to public.
March 19
Easter Egg Hunt: Hosted by Caernarvon Twp., 10 a.m. in the Friendship Park area. Free and open to children up to 11 years. Several prizes will be given in 5 ages groups, and one Grand Prize in each age bracket. Bring your camera, the Easter Bunny will make an appearance. In the event of bad weather, the egg hunt will be held in the township’s social hall. Questions, email njs729@hotmail.com.
Bethany’s Community Flea Market: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1375 Friedensburg Rd., Reading. Tables available for a nominal fee. Contact Kathy Culp at 610-856-7390 any day, before 8 p.m.
