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Fleetwood Area Public Library
For program registration, details/questions: call the library at 610-944-0146
Summer Reading Program Kickoff “Miss Maggie Sings!”: June 13, 10 a.m. Join us at the Tri-Valley YMCA as Miss Maggie presents songs from her new CD. No registration needed, free, open to public.
PartyMasterz presents “Adult Trivia Night”: June 14, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria of the Fleetwood Community Center. First Summer Reading program for adults this year. Join us for food, fun and prizes as we “exercise our minds” with trivia. Register by calling and speaking to Stephanie.
StoryRider Miss Kim presents “Touch of Magic”: June 15, 10 a.m. Kids ages 2-5, join us for stories, giggles and games. No registration needed, free program.
Kids Lego Club: June 15, 6:30 p.m. Kids 12 and under should bring their creativity to the library as we build our own Lego village. Library provides Legos and Duplos for building. No registration needed, free program.
Kids Block Party!: June 16, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Join us as we unveil our new wooden block set (300 pieces) along with our village of people, vehicles and animals. We’ll build our neighborhood and talk about unique structures around the world. No registration needed, free program. For kids 8 and under.
Kutztown Community Library
70 Bieber Alley, Kutztown, 610-683-5820
Mondays: 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); 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.
Tuesdays: StoryRider Story Time with Mama Patt, 11:15 a.m. Stories and games (Ages 2-5).
Wednesdays: Art Cats, 4-5:30 p.m. Art program for grades 4-8.
Saturdays: Used Book Sale, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Lego Construction Crew, 10 a.m. Kids ages 3-12 invited for creative Lego fun, Legos provided.
June 9: Toddler Time Story Time, 10 a.m. Stories and songs (Ages 0-3).
June 14: Book Club, 7 p.m. Astronaut Wives Club by Lily Koppel.
June 15: Block Party, 10 a.m. Fun building with blocks for ages 3-6 at the library.
June 16: Summer Reading Program activity, Duck for President Play performed by the Yocum Institute’s Teen Theater Ensemble, 2 p.m. at the library.
Mt. Zion Lutheran Church
GriefShare: Mt. Zion, 1343 Long Lane, Kutztown, is holding GriefShare sessions on Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the church basement. For more information, call 610-756-6210 or 484-408-5067.
The Lutheran Home at Topton
1 S. Home Ave., Topton
Community-Wide Flea Market: Free public event, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 24, 8 a.m. to noon on June 25. Items for sale include crafts, jewelry, household goods, tools and collectibles. Seller tables available for a fee. Call 610-682-1413 for more information.
Diakon Adoption & Foster Care Informational Session: on adoption and child foster care will be held 6 p.m. on June 16. People interested in attending should call, toll free, 1-888-582-2230 or 610-682-1504 to register. Staff will explain foster parenting as well as the processes involved in adopting a child. Attendees will also learn about children available for adoption and the foster-to-adopt program.
June 10
Pioneer Grange Cash Bingo: 6:30 p.m. at the grange hall on Keller St., Topton.
Strawberry & Ice Cream Festival: at Zion’s Union Church Maxatawny, 329 Church Rd., Kutztown. 6-9 p.m. Music will be The Good News Travelin’ Band. For more information, contact Zion’s at 610-683-7485 or zionsunion@verizon.net.
June 11
Jacob Brothers in Concert: 6 p.m. at Lighthouse Baptist Church, 2906 Independent Rd., Breinigsville. Free event. Visit www.LighthouseBaptistLV.org for more information.
Big Bad Musical at Fleetwood Grange: presented by Fleetwood Community Theatre. Show times 2 and 7 p.m. Call 484-637-7067 for tickets.
June 12
Old Fashioned Hymn Sing: featuring music by Conlan Kerschner on banjo and the Reading Revival Quartet. 10 a.m. New Jerusalem Zion UCC, 1456 Krumsville Rd., Krumsville (Route 737 across from Greenwich Elementary School). Call 610-756-6892 for more information.
Annual Strawberry Festival: hosted by Hope Lutheran Church, 550 Fleetwood Rd., Bowers. 4-7 p.m. Menu includes hot dogs, hamburgers, barbecue, soups, strawberries, desserts. For information, call 610-682-7236.
Big Bad Musical at Fleetwood Grange: presented by Fleetwood Community Theatre, show time 2 p.m. Call 484-637-7067 for tickets.
Music in the Fleetwood Park: featuring Celtic Martins starting at 6 p.m. Refreshment stand sponsored by Women’s Guild of St. Paul’s UCC, Fleetwood.
June 14
“Ask a Resident” Session: at The Lutheran Home at Topton, 1 S. Home Ave., Topton. 11 a.m. Event allows the public to learn firsthand the various features of Continuing Care Retirement Communities. For more info, or to RSVP, call 610-682-1413.
June 18
Community Picnic on the Hill: 2-6 p.m. at Lighthouse Baptist Church, 2906 Independent Rd., Breinigsville. Everything is free. Entertainment by Lehigh Valley Folk Music Society, Miller Bloodmobile on site (sign up on website). Visit www.LighthouseBaptistLV.org.
June 25
5th Annual Garden Tour: hosted by Hamburg Community Wildlife Habitat Committee, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nominal entry fee includes light refreshments and door prizes drawn at 1:30 p.m. (need to be present to win). Meet at Hamburg Park pavilion at 2nd and Island St. to pick up tour guide and purchase tickets (rain or shine). Contact Kay Greenawalt, 610-562-4329, for more information.
