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Senior Citizens Club of Hamburg: 2 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays in Hamburg Area Middle School cafeteria. If school is canceled on meeting day due to bad weather, meeting is canceled.
Hamburg Public Library Story Time: story time on Wednesday and Friday mornings at 11 a.m. for ages 18 months through 3 years old, preschoolers and home schooled early elementary. The schedule is available on the library’s website at www.berks.lib.pa.us/hamburgpl.
Hamburg Public Library Board Meetings: second Tuesdays. Public encouraged to attend.
Bethany United Methodist Church Young Children’s Choir: Ages 2-6 practicing the first 3 Wednesdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. Singing at 10:15 Worship Service. Sunday after third practice each month. Call Mary Sabas at 570-593-8744 or leave a message at 610-562-2861. Located at 321 Island Street, Hamburg.
Play Competitive Scrabble: Every Tuesday 6 to 10 p.m. at Dunkin’ Donuts, 1618 Mountain Road, Hamburg. Free event. For more information call Patrick at 484-665-2303. RSVP so we know how much space is needed. Visit http://x2t.com/315285.
Schuylkill Valley Library: Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. StoryRiders Preschool Storytime. Stories, songs, giggles and games. Ages 0-5.
Fridays 10 a.m. Storytime with Miss Kelly: Stories, crafts at Schuylkill Valley Community Library, 1310 Washington Rd., Leesport. 610-926-1555. www.berks.lib.pa.us/ssv.
Home School Book Group: Mondays at 1 p.m. Together, we will read a little farther each week and talk about the book along the way. Targeted for ages 8-12.
Food Bank: We Agape You, Inc. holds a food bank the last Thursday of every month 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bern UCC, 3196 Bernville Rd. Leesport. All are welcome to stop in and obtain free grocery items. Visit www.weagapeyou.org.
Shoemakersville Fire Co.
300 Church Ave.
Breakfast Buffet: first Saturdays 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. There is a charge, ages 5 and under free. All proceeds benefit firefighters.
Shrimp Night: last Monday 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. There is a charge. Open to public. Cash bar, must be 21. Smoke free event. Takeout available.
Country Line Dancing: second Fridays. Doors, kitchen open 6 p.m. Dance 7 to 10:30 p.m. in Banquet Hall. DJ playing country music, cash bar. Must be 21.
Karaoke: first and third Friday 9 to 11:30 p.m. Must be 21. Cash bar.
Schuylkill Valley Community Library
1310 Washington Road, LeesportLego Club: Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m.
Adult Cookbook Club: Third Monday at 6:30 p.m. Share culinary skills. We have copies of cookbooks, you choose a recipe to prepare and share.
Cabela’s Hamburg
Spring Outdoor Days II: April 2 and 3, featuring seminars and demonstrations that offer insight and training for customers with all levels of experience. Seminars presented by the store’s staff will include Dutch-Oven Cooking, Backpacking 101 and Family Camping 101, Drones, Safe Drinking Water & Camp Cooking, Hiking the Appalachian Trail and Next Generation Archery. Call for more info.
Fishing Classic: April 16 and 17, featuring seminars and demonstrations including fly tying, waders, introduction to catfishing, pan fishing, proper fishing wear and more. Interactive seminars include “From the Water to the Grill” and “Kids Casting & Introduction to Fly Fishing” both located in front of the store. Conservation and fishing organizations will be present. Call for more info.
The Hamburg Strand
“Zootopia”: is showing through Thursday, March 24.
“Risen”: is playing March 25 through April 7.
Children’s Event: Friday, March 25, at 10 o’clock. Showing “Hop” and visit the Easter Bunny afterward. Cost includes movie, popcorn, soda and small gift.
Central Berks Lions Club Country Music
March 24: Maundy Thursday, NO JAM. Central Berks Lions Club wishes everyone a Blessed Easter.
Contact: Call Marilyn, 610-926-2627 or Bobby, 610-562-8768 with questions. Located at 2207 Main St., Centerport. Jams held the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. Cancellations announced on WEEU.
Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center
2910 New Holland Rd., ReadingPond Explore: March 23, 1-3 p.m. What creatures are out in the woods and moving in the pond? Meet at McConnell Education Hall for an indoor presentation, followed by a hike through the woods and pond exploration. No fee. Call 610-796-3699. Dress appropriately.
Guided Hikes: March 24 and April 3, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Meet at McConnell Education Hall. No fee. Hike the trails with a Nolde educator. Natural and seasonal points of interest included. Trekking poles available for loan. Medium difficulty hike, approx. 2 miles. Dress appropriately. Call 610-796-3699 for more information.
“Nests”: April 3, 2-3:30 p.m. Bring the kids to learn about nests through pictures and samples. Go outdoors and explore the park with Nolde staff to look for different nests. Create a model nest to take home. Registration requested. Meet at McConnell Hall.
Leesport Area Historical Society
Easter Flower Sale: sponsored in partnership with Boy Scout Troop #160, will be held on Friday, March 25 (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.); and Saturday, March 26 (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at Steve Moyer Subarau Collision Center, Rt. 61 North at the corner of Apple St., Leesport.
March 24
Hamburg Library Book Club: will review Inferno by Dan Brown at 6 p.m. in the Library. Interested readers may contact the library at 610-562-2843. All are welcome.
March 26
Spring Invasive Species Walk: Join Richard Gardner in an informative walk along the trails to talk about identifying and removing common invaders of our backyards, trails and woodlands. Plants of interest include Ailanthus altissima, garlic mustard, honeysuckles, multiflora rose, oriental bittersweet and more. Meet 9 a.m. at Monument Parking Lot, Kernsville Dam Recreation Area, Tilden Twp. Contact info@bluemountainwildlife.com for more info.
March 30
Know Your Symphony Lecture Series: continues will Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, featuring Dr. Dan Immel, professor of music lit at Kutztown University. Dr. Immel’s presentation will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Highlands at Wyomissing, and there is a cost for tickets. Series sponsored by Penn State’s Continuation Education and Reading Symphony League.
March 31
Hamburg Grange Meeting: 7 p.m. Program is a CPR class.
April 1
Couples & Family Line Dance: Shartlesville Grange, N. 4th St., Shartlesville. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Cost benefits Shartlesville Lions outreach programs. Call 610-488-1984 for more information.
April 2
All-U-Can-Eat Chicken Pot Pie Dinner: at Shartlesville Fire Company, 4-8 p.m. at the Fire Company Hall. There is a charge. Call 610-488-6482 or 610-488-0863 for more information.
Dance: Ages 35 and up, 7-11 p.m. at Shoemakersville Fire Company, 300 Church St. There is a charge. Music by Bobby Koch. Cash bar. For more information, contact Carol at 610-926-5479.
April 3
Vera Bradley & “31” Bags Benefit Bingo: Virginville Grange #1832 Hall, 456 Main St., Route 143, Virginville. Benefits Mary Billig, a Mohrsville woman recuperating from a devastating accident. Canned food collection & game for Northern Berks Food Pantry. Doors open 11:30 a.m., games 1 p.m. 20 games, specials, 50/50, jackpot, door prizes and more. You must call to hold a seat, 610-562-5105. All monies automatically a donation. Deadline for checks, March 26. Handicap friendly, non-smoking, lite luncheon available.
St. Michael’s Choir: All current and former choir members of St. Michael’s Church, Hamburg, are invited to participate during the 10:15 a.m. service. Public is invited. Call 610-562-8722 for more information.
April 7
Hamburg Area Historical Society: will meet at 7 p.m. in the LGI room of the Hamburg Area High School, Windsor St., Hamburg. Speaker will be Leroy Fegely presenting a program on fictional cowboy hero “Hop-along Cassidy.” All are welcome.
April 9
Hamburg Grange Meeting: 4 p.m. Program is Hamburg Public Library.
April 10
Strausstown Fire Company Breakfast: at Strausstown Fire Company’s Community Campus, 50 East Ave., Strausstown. 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Full breakfast menu. Proceeds benefit Apparatus Fund.
April 13
“Roadmap” Addiction Treatment & Resources: Free public event 6-8:30 p.m. at DoubleTree Hotel, 701 Penn St., Reading. Doors open 5 p.m. Learn about addiction and resources available to Berks residents, meet with local recovery organizations, hear from individuals who have experienced addiction personally and more. Free parking. Visit www.caron.org/BerksHOPE for more information.
April 16
Homemade Chicken Pot Pie Dinner: 4-7 p.m. at Hamburg Area High School, 701 Windsor St., Hamburg. Eat in or take out. Free meal for veterans and active duty military. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 610-562-5933.
April 17
Polka Spring Fling: with The Boys Polka Band (of Baltimore). St. Mary Church, 94 Walnut Rd., Hamburg. Music from 1-5 p.m. Doors and kitchen open 12 p.m. Ticket includes hot buffet. Contact the parish office, 610-562-7657 or www.rc.net/allentown/stmaryhamb.
April 23
Kernsville Dam Spring Cleanup: Join Blue Mountain Wildlife to help with spring cleaning, opening at 8 a.m. with coffee, pastries and all things needed for a good cleanup. Dress appropriately for weather, boots may be a good idea. BMW will be placing “Trash Easter Eggs” out, collect them for free BMW gear (hats, patches, T-shirts). Work projects will be available for those wanting to do more than collect trash. Cleanup meets at Monument Parking Lot, and goes until 4 p.m. Contact info@bluemountainwildlife.com.
April 30
“Bartram Breeze” Races: Join Blue Mountain Wildlife for 10K, 5K and 2K Trail Races on John Bartram Trail, starting at the Monument Parking Lot at Kernsville Dam. Races include registrant goodie bags, cash prizes for fastest male and female racers in long races and other awards for all races. DJ provides post-race entertainment. Drinks, fruit and baked goods to replenish. Post-race activities for kids, free hot lunch for participants and volunteers and more. Registration opens 8 to 8:50 a.m. Online registration available at www.bluemountainwildlife.com.
