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Fleetwood Area Public Library
StoryRider Miss Kim Visits Us: April 6, 9:30 a.m. Kids ages 2-5 join us for stories, giggles and games. No registration needed. Free program. Call 610-944-0146 for more information.
Yoga for Kids: April 6, 6:30 p.m. Kids ages 5-12 may register for yoga inside the library with Miss Alicia. Please wear socks and comfortable clothing. Bring a yoga mat or towel. Registration required at the library or by calling 610-944-0146.
Celebrate National Library Week: April 11-16, visit the library each day to participate in a trivia contest and be entered to win prizes. Enjoy refreshments with us at different times during the week as well.
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.
April 2: Used Book Sale, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Lego Construction Crew, 10-11 a.m. Creative Lego fun, Legos provided (Ages 3-12).
April 4: Preschool Story Time, 10 a.m. Stories and craft (Ages 3-5); Toddler Time Story Time, 11 a.m. Stories and songs (Ages 0-3); Art Cats, 3-5 p.m. after school art program (Grades 4-8); Pokemon League, 5-7 p.m. Trading Card Games to earn points for Promo Cards and Badges. Challenge other Pokemon fans to matches. All ages and experience levels welcome. No cost.
April 5: StoryRider Story Time with Mama Patt, 11:15 a.m. Kids ages 2-5 invited for stories and games.
April 6: Stop & Stitch, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Needlework of all kinds and stitchers of all levels welcome. Bring a project along; Lego Construction Crew, 3:15 p.m. Kids of all ages welcome.
April 7: Toddler Time Story Time, 10 a.m. Stories and songs (Ages 0-3); Craft of the Month, 6:30 p.m. Shibori Scarf Dying. Call to sign up, find out cost and what to bring. 610-683-8281.
Brandywine Community Library
Gourmet Food & Wine NYC Bus Trip: April 2, 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Bus trip will stop at The Vinegar Factory, Zabars, Eataly and the Chelsea Market. You can also use this as just a free day in NYC. Tickets may be purchased at the library.
Yoga Classes: beginning April 4, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Svaroopa Yoga, an introductory level taught by Ellen Rosenkrantz. Register at the library for all five classes. Ages 16 and up. Limited amount of space available.
Preschool Storytime with Miss Patt: April 5, 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Today’s topic, Lazy Lady Bugs.
Stitch and Chat: April 5, 2-3 p.m. Bring your latest stitchery project and join the fun. Counted cross stitch, crewel, knitting, crocheting or any other project you might like to share.
Preschool Storytime with Miss Marie: April 6, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Stories, songs, rhymes and a craft. Planes, trains and automobiles are today’s topic.
Bubbles and Books: April 6, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. New story time hour for children from birth to 36 months. Join Miss Marie for this wiggly, giggly times of reading. Be prepared to join your child on the floor to help with activities. Planes, trains and automobiles are today’s topic.
Family Storytime: April 6, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Join us for a few good books, a craft and lots of fun for the whole family. Miss Krista and Miss Joyce are in charge of the fun. April showers bring May flowers, so tonight we will hear about Puddles and Worms.
Storytime with Miss Jenny: April 9, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Preschool, elementary and older children are welcome. Get to know a new author each time, and there is always a craft to make and take home. Today’s author is Pat Hutchins.
Wine and Chocolate: April 9, 6-8 p.m. Join us for this social chance to sample wonderful foods from local eateries and wine from some of the finest wineries in the area. Please call or stop in to purchase your tickets. We have moved this annual event from winter to spring in hopes of having better weather.
Rohrbach Library at KU
Hex Sign/Barn Stars Workshops: with Patrick Donmoyer of KU’s Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center. Attendees will create their own hex sign/barn star, and hear an instructive talk on the history and lore of barn stars. Four workshops will take place at STEAMworks in room 18 at the library. Dates are April 6 (6-8 p.m.), April 7 (1-3 p.m.), April 20 (10 a.m. to noon) and April 21 (5-7 p.m.). Seats limited. Free and open to the public, and preregistration is required. Visit http://library.kutztown.edu/hex to register. For more info, call 484-646-4175 or e-mail steamworks@kutztown.edu.
April 2
100th Anniversary Banquet: 6-9 p.m. at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 121 Home Ave., Topton. Catered by Janelle’s. “Remember When” program sharing memories about Trinity’s history. Tickets available in church office, 610-682-7352.
Folino Estate Comedy Night: Buffet dinner, 6-8 p.m. Show 8 to 9:30 p.m. Featuring MC Tyler Roth, Opener Chip Chantry and Headliner Brad Lowrey. Folino Estate Vineyard & Winery, 340 Old US 22, Kutztown. Tickets are limited. Call 484-452-3633 ext. 2 to purchase.
“Good Used Stuff” Drive: Zion’s Union Church Maxatawny, 329 Church Rd., Kutztown. Youth Group is collecting items from 8-11 a.m. Clothing, shoes, accessories, pocketbooks, briefcases, kitchen and bath items made of fabric, blankets, sheets, bedspreads, comforters, drapes, curtains, bath rugs, stuffed animals, small toys (cars, trucks, dolls), bikes.
April 3
VFW Breakfast: All You Can Eat Buffet style, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 1522 Butz Rd., Breinigsville. Cost includes scrambled eggs (plain or fancy), pancakes, french toast, home fries, hash browns, SOS, sausage, bacon, ham and more. Visit www.VFWPost8282.org. “No One Does More for Veterans.”
April 8
Kutztown Folk Music Society: presents Sarajane Williams, at St. John’s UCC, 257 W. Walnut St., Kutztown. The ancient art and modern science of therapeutic harp music is currently transforming conventional health care and is being used in medical treatments and scientific research. Harp therapy pioneer Sarajane will explore history of the “healing harp” and development of modern-day harp therapy. Visit www.planetharp.com. Performance begins 8 p.m. There is a charge. For more information, contact Keith (610-683-8720), Peggy (610-683-5224) or Alan (610-248-0508).
Pioneer Cash Bingo: 6:30 p.m. at the grange hall on Keller St., Topton.
April 9
Homemade Chicken Pot Pie Supper: 3:30 to 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s UCC, 5 W. Arch St., Fleetwood. AYCE Family style, dessert and beverage included. Tickets at door. Wheelchair accessible. Takeout orders, Friday only. Orders due April 1. Call 610-944-7300.
April 10
Oyster & Wixon Shoo-Fly Sale: at Huff’s Union Church, Hereford Township. Orders must be placed by TODAY. Call Joyce Kemp at 610-845-2789.
April 14
Shoo-Fly Pie Sale: at Friedens UCC, 337 Main St., Oley. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sale will continue April 15, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Some have said these are “the best shoo-flys east of the Mississippi.” Pre-orders welcome by calling 610-987-6020. If no answer, just leave a message.
April 17
Wounded Warrior Run: hosted by Military Club of KU, will start and finish outside of the McFarland Student Union Building. Registration runs from 8-10:15 a.m. and race will begin 10:30 a.m. A portion of the registration fee will be donated to Keystone Wounded Warriors. Awards will be presented. Event is open to all runners and walkers of all ages. Visit www.active.com to register online. Call Paul Spurgin, 610-926-5090 or e-mail paul@keystonewarriors.com for more info.
April 21
Community Night Program: at Pioneer Grange, Keller St., Topton. 7:30 p.m. Entertainment by LN’s Traveling Reptiles. Fun, fellowship, door prizes and refreshments. Free and open to public.
April 23
Tea Luncheon & Quilts: Ziegels Union Church, 9990 Ziegels Church Rd., Breinigsville. Tea Luncheon starts 12:30 p.m. with guest speaker, Becky Short, and Quilt Exhibit at 4 p.m. Topic for speaker is TBA. Tickets all-inclusive and must be purchased by April 17. You may also attend the Quilt Exhibit only, by purchasing a ticket at the door. Call 610-285-6157 for tickets or more info.
April 25
Basket Bingo: at Pioneer Grange, Keller St., Topton. Begins 6:45 p.m. Doors open 5:30 p.m. For tickets, contact Cindy at 610-641-0070 or Tammy at 610-682-7077.
May 4
Know Your Symphony Lecture Series: As prelude to Saturday’s performance of the Reading Symphony Orchestra, Joe Horowitz, author and producer, will discuss the Dvorak concert, featuring renowned vocalist Kevin Deas. The concert will include the “New World Symphony.” Discussion will be at 7:30 p.m. in the Highlands at Wyomissing. There is a nominal ticket fee.
May 7
Benefit Breakfast at Berkleigh Country Club: sponspored by Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Kutztown. 8-11 a.m. with omelets, Danish, pancakes, coffee, tea, juice, Mimosas. Supports The Potato Project, “Feeding Hungry Neighbors in Need” in Berks and Lehigh Counties. Contact the church for prices and more info.
