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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 Friday of the month, 10 p.m. to 1 a.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
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.
Camping Classic Weekend: April 30 and May 1, with featured seminars and demonstrations including camp cooking essentials, binoculars for the camper, backpacking 101, hiking footwear and more. Interactive seminars include “S’Mores Around the Campfire” and “S.A.F.E. Students and Family Experiencing Archery” both held in front of the store, weather permitting. Representatives from local organizations will be present. Call for more info.
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 14
Shoo-Fly Pie Sale: Friedens UCC, 337 Main St., Oley. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and also on Friday, April 15 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Some have said these pies are “the best shoo-flys east of the Mississippi.” Pre-orders welcome by calling 610-987-6020. Leave a message if there is no answer.
April 15
Couples & Family Line Dance: 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Shartlesville Grange, N. 4th St., Shartlesville. Cost benefits Shartlesville Lions outreach program. Call 610-488-1984.
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.
Meatloaf Dinner: at Evangelical Lutheran Friedens Church, Main and Washington St., Bernville, 4-7 p.m. There is a charge. For more information, call the church office at 610-488-6260.
Spring Basket Party: with Chinese Auction and Home Party Vendors, at the Hamburg Field House, to benefit “Helping Hands Fund.” 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Drop ticket and eat lunch, winners announced 1 p.m. Winners must be present or have someone else have their ticket. Donation cost includes light lunch and 25 tickets. Sponsored by St. Paul’s Lutheran (Smoke) Church. Call 610-562-2647.
Morning Birdwalk: 8 a.m. at Berks County Heritage Center, 1102 Red Bridge Rd., Bern Township. Enjoy the beauty of spring with naturalist Katrina Knight from the Baird Ornithological Club. Wear good walking shoes and bring binoculars. Beginning bird watchers welcome. Call 610-374-8839 or visit www.countyofberks.com/parks for more info. Rain date April 17.
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.
Longaberger Basket & Vera Bradley Bingo: fundraiser sponsored by Bern Reformed UCC, at 2 p.m. Doors open 1 p.m. Held at Mt. Pleasant Fire Company, in Mt. Pleasant. Tickets available at the door or call 610-678-2890.
April 21
Candidates Night: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Berks County Patriots, Leesport Market. All candidates have been invited. Democracy in Action, Townhall Format. Meetings are free.
April 22
Elvis Tribute Show & Oldies Dance Set: featuring Jeff Krick as Elvis, 7:30 p.m. at Leesport Farmers Market Banquet Hall, 312 Gernants Church Rd., Leesport. Doors open 6 p.m. Food and baked goods available for purchase. Chinese Auction. Call 610-926-1089 or 610-926-4506 for more information. Proceeds benefit Belleman’s Church Capital Campaign Fund.
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 28
Hamburg Library Book Club: will review Members Choice of books/authors at 6 p.m. Call 610-562-2843.
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.