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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: Please note, there will be no Shrimp Night in May due to the holiday. Shrimp Night is the 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.
Mother’s Day Flower Sale: May 6, 5-7:30 p.m.; May 7, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and May 8, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Benefits the Firefighters.
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
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 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 25
Leesport Area Historical Society Meeting: 7:30 p.m. at Bethany EC Church, 308 Main St., Leesport. Speaker will be Cathy Wegener from Berks Heritage Council.
April 27
Shared Abundance Community Meal: FREE meal open to everyone in the community. Hosted by 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.
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.
Flamin’ Dick and the Hot Rods: at Shoemakersville Fire Company, 8-11 p.m. Must be 21 to attend. Advanced tickets available, and at the door.
May 1
Shartlesville Lions Chicken Barbecue Fundraiser: Order by TODAY at 610-488-6305. Half chicken and potato. Pick-up 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Shartlesville Playground on May 14.
Guided Hike: Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center, 2910 New Holland Rd., Reading. Hike the trails with a Nolde educator. Natural and seasonal points of interest included, trekking poles available for loan. Medium difficulty, about 2 miles. Dress appropriately. 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. No fee. Call 610-796-3699 for more info.
Flying Wild Day & Mansion Open House: at Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center, 2910 New Holland Rd., Reading. Come help us celebrate the return of migratory birds from winter locations with bird-themed crafts, games and learning activities. Short birding basics hikes offered. View videos of the history of Nolde Family and Mansion, and take tours of the Mansion. 1-4 p.m. No fee. Call 610-796-3699.
May 2
Dining with Diabetes: First class of a series offered by Penn State Extension, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Berks County Agricultural Center, 1238 County Welfare Rd., Leesport. Learn to better manage type 2 diabetes, nutrition tips for, how to prepare healthy good tasting foods and more. To register, call 610-378-1327. E-mail dab210@psu.edu with questions. Space limited. Classes offered for a nominal fee and meet weekly for 5 weeks, with a 3 month follow-up class.
May 7
Open House at Leesport Lock House: 27 E. Wall St., Leesport. The Lock House is open for tours from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
May 8
Strausstown Fire Company Mother’s Day 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.
May 21
Used Book & Bake Sale: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hamburg Middle School cafeteria. Fiction, non-fiction, CDs and DVDs. Fill-a-bag option and proceeds benefit Hamburg Public Library.
June 18
New York City Bus Trip: sponsored by Hamburg Public Library. Registration and money due May 14. Have a fun day in NYC to do as you wish. More info or to sign up call 610-562-2843. No refunds unless we can fill the seat. Leave at 8 a.m. from Hamburg Middle School, returns at 8:30 p.m. NYC drop off and 6 p.m. pick up at Bryant Park, 41st St. and the Avenue of the Americas.