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Fleetwood Area Public Library
Celebrate National Library Week: Through April 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.
Local Author Symposium: April 16, 10 a.m. Join us as we culminate our National Library Week festivities with a poetry reading by Maria McDonnell. We’ll also hear from authors, Dori Hoch and MarJanita Geigley, and you’ll be able to purchase their books. No registration needed. Free. Call 610-944-0146 for more details.
Board of Trustees Meeting: for the library, will meet in the Borough Council Meeting Room on the first floor of the Fleetwood Community Center on April 19 at 6:30 p.m. Open to public.
StoryRider Miss Kim Visits Us: April 20, 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 details.
History of Fleetwood Cadillac: presented by Bill Strause, April 20 at 6:30 p.m. Free, public program hosted at Keystone Villa in Blandon. Find out more about the history of Fleetwood and see pictures from the Fleetwood Historical Society’s collection. Please call Keystone Villa at 484-637-8200 to register. Refreshments available after program.
Yoga for Kids: April 20, 6:30 p.m. Kids ages 5-12 may register to participate in yoga inside the library with Miss Alicia. Please wear socks and comfortable clothing, and bring a yoga mat or towel. Registration required, complete online or by calling 610-944-0146.
Kutztown Community Library
Bus Trip: 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 14: Toddler Time Story Time, 10 a.m. Stories and songs (Ages 0-3).
April 16: Used Book Sale, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Lego Construction Crew, 10-11 a.m. Kids ages 3-12 invited for creative Lego fun. Legos provided; Stop & Stitch, 1-3 p.m. Needlework of all kinds and stitchers of all levels welcome. Bring a project along.
April 18: 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); 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 19: StoryRider Story Time with Mama Patt, 11:15 a.m. Stories and games (Ages 2-5).
April 20: Block Party, 10-11 a.m. Fun building with blocks (Ages 3-6); Lego Construction Crew, 3:15 p.m. Kids of all ages welcome.
April 21: Toddler Time Story Time, 10 a.m. Stories and songs. (Ages 0-3); Kutztown Garden Club, 7 p.m. Making woodpecker feeders. Fee for materials. Inquire at kutztowngardenclub@windstream.net. Everyone welcome.
Brandywine Community Library
Meet a Beekeeper: April 16, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Casey Darnell of St. Ambrose Apiaries and the Lehigh Valley Beekeepers Association will share knowledge of honey bees with us. Demonstration includes visual displays, beekeeping equipment, honey extraction tools and more. Come view an observation hive for an up close look at the bees in action. Please sign up at the library or call 610-682-7115.
Yoga Classes: April 18, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. An introductory level taught by Ellen Rosenkrantz. Register at the library for all five classes with a fee to reserve your space. Ages 16 and up. Limited space available. Call 610-682-7115.
Preschool Story Time with Miss Patt: April 19, 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Today’s topic is Birds of a Feather.
Stitch and Chat: April 19, 2-3 p.m. Bring your latest stitchery project and join the fun. Counted cross stitch, crewel, needlepoint, knitting, crocheting and any other project you might like to share.
Preschool Story Time with Miss Marie: April 20, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Stories, songs, rhymes and craft. Let’s go fly a kite today.
Bubbles and Books: April 20, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. New story time for children from birth to 36 months. Join Miss Marie for this wiggly, giggly time of reading, fun and games. Be prepared to join your child on the floor to help with activities. Let’s go fly a kite today, when we learn about those high flying toys.
Family Story Time: April 20, 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. Tonight, let’s go fly a kite.
Storytime with Miss Jenny: April 23, 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 Marc Brown.
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. Workshops will take place at STEAMworks in room 18 at the library. Remaining dates are 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.
Old Time Plow Boys Club, Inc.
Spring Plowing Show: April 23 and 24 at PA German Cultural Heritage Center, 22 Luckenbill Rd., Kutztown. Features Minneapolis Moline and the Wheel Horse tractors. Freyberger One Room Schoolhouse and Farmhouse will be open. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Free admission and parking. Antique tractor pulls, lawn and garden tractor pulls, pedal pulls, equipment parade, wagon and barrel rides. Homemade foods. Call 610-683-6408, visit www.oldtimeplowboys.com or e-mail otplowboys6408@aol.com.
Mt. Zion Lutheran Church
GriefShare: Mt. Zion, 1343 Long Lane, Kutztown, will be holding GriefShare sessions on Wednesdays starting May 4, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the church basement. For more information, call 610-756-6210 or 484-408-5067.
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 16
All You Can Eat Homemade Chicken Pot Pie Dinner: Hamburg Grange #2103, 4-7 p.m. at Hamburg High School. Hamburg Grange wants to thank all veterans and active military with free meal with proper ID. Dinner includes chicken pot pie, corn, applesauce, pickles, lettuce with bacon dressing and drinks. Bake sale and take-out available. For pricing or more info, call Michael Adams at 610-562-5933.
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. Must be present or someone else must have your ticket. Donation fee includes light lunch and 25 tickets. Sponsored by St. Paul’s Lutheran (Smoke) Church. Call 610-562-2647.
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 20
Heart & Home Quilters’ Guild: will hold its April 2016 meeting at 6 p.m. at St. Paul’s UCC, 47 S. Whiteoak St., Kutztown. The program, presented by Teresa Fusco, is “A Quilter’s Journey – 50 and Over – Better Than Ever.” Questions? Call 610-682-6565.
Longwood Gardens Bus Trip: sponsored by Zion Maxatawny Church, leave church by 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Contact Lisa at 610-488-0289 for price and to reserve a seat.
Antique Appraisal & Chinese Auction: with Longswamp Township Historical Society, 6-8:30 p.m. at Longswamp Bed & Breakfast, 605 State St., Mertztown. Appraisal vouchers at a nominal fee. Observers get in free. For voucher info, call 484-504-9149 or e-mail longswamphistory@gmail.com.
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.
Kutztown University Alumni Jazz Band: will present “Swing into Spring” at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 117 E. Arch St., Fleetwood. Concert will have us wishing for warmer days, consisting of some old standards and new classics. The band has been in existence since January 1976. Free will offering will be taken, and refreshments served after the concert.
Chicken Pot Pie Dinner: Kempton Rod & Gun Club, 5-7:30 p.m. Benefits local food banks and charities. Cost includes pot pie, sides, dessert and drinks. Children under 5 eat free. Additional donations welcome. Sponsored by New Bethel, Frieden’s and Jerusalem Red Churches of Kempton. See a church member or call 610-756-6875 for tickets.
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.
April 27
Shared Abundance Community Meal: FREE meal open to everyone in the community, hosted by the Shared Outreach Group of Mt. Zion Lutheran and New Jerusalem Zion UCC churches. 6-7:30 p.m. at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, 1343 Long Lane Rd., (Krumsville) Kutztown. Information, call 610-756-6210.
April 28
Hamburg Library Book Club: will review Members Choice of books/authors at 6 p.m. Call 610-562-2843.
May 2
Dining with Diabetes: PennState Extension is offering a program that will help you learn how to better manage type 2 diabetes by offering nutrition tips, how to prepare healthy good-tasting foods, how to incorporate physical activity in your schedule and more. Class begins today (May 2), 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Berks County Agricultural Center, 1238 County Welfare Rd., Leesport. Classes offered for a small fee and meet weekly for 5 weeks, with a 3 month follow up class. Space limited. Call 610-378-1327 for details and to register.
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.
May 13
Kutztown Folk Music Society: presents Don Sineti, self-taught artist, educator and musician, and activist who helped found the Wethersfield, Connecticut based Cetacean Society International, which aims to protect whales, porpoises and dolphins around the world. In 1960s coffee houses, he was a chantey-man at Mystic Seaport Museum, and performed with the Finest Kind and The Morgans. Listening to Don sing a chantey, you can believe that a good chantey-man was worth 10 men on a line. Performance at 8 p.m. Donation fee at the door, St. John’s UCC, 257 W. Main St., Kutztown. Call 610-683-8720; 610-683-5224; or 610-248-0508 for info. Visit www.kfms.org.
