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Kutztown Community Library
70 Bieber Alley, Kutztown, 610-683-5820
Mondays: Except July 4. 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, 9:45 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 (no Lego Construction Crew July 2).
June 30: Summer Reading Program activities, Kids Obstacle Course with Miss Taylor and Miss Megan, 10 a.m. Teen Balloons with Miss Sarah, 3 p.m.
July 7: Kid’s Summer Reading Program activity, Turtle Dance Music with Mr. Matt, 10 a.m.; Craft of the Month/Teen Summer Reading Program activity, Glass Painting with Kris Teurk at 6:30 p.m. Cost for materials.
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.
New Jerusalem Zion UCC
Community Yard Sale: July 8 and 9, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. 1456 Krumsville Rd. (Route 737, across from Greenwich Elementary), Krumsville. Nominal fee per space. Benefits Local Shared Outreach Group. For more information, call 610-683-7901.
St. Peter’s UCC of Molltown
Saturday Evening Services: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 in the grove at 5 p.m. Light meal and VBS (preschool to adult), culminated with 6:30 p.m. worship. Bring a lawn chair and a friend. Moved inside if it rains. 219 Maidencreek Rd., Fleetwood. 610-944-9418.
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
For information on programs: call 610-756-6961 or visit www.hawkmountain.org.
Wee Ones Walk: July 6, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Free for members, nominal fee for non-members. Program designed for ages 3-5 with story, craft and walk.
Raptor Adventure Camp (Grades 4-5): July 12-14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Camp for youth entering grades 4-5 to explore raptors through activities and hands-on projects. There is a cost. Call for more information.
Eco Adventure – Raptor Camp: July 18-22, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Camp in partnership with Berks Nature for students entering grades K-5 to explore raptors through educational games and activities. Angelica Creek Park, Reading. There is a cost, full day and half day options available. Call for information.
Fleetwood Community Park
Carnival: July 19-23, with rides, food, entertainment and more. Tuesday, The Majestics perform and ride all night for one price. Wednesday, Jeff Krick (oldies and Elvis Concert Tribute) and ride all night for one price. Thursday, The Grease Band and ride all night for one price. Friday, Stephanie Grace performs. The Blood Bank will be on location, and there will be fireworks. Saturday, Rubber Duck Regatta, 6 p.m. Flamin’ Dick and the Hot Rods, and rain date for fireworks. Rides start at 6 p.m. every night.
July 3
Free Concert at Fleetwood Park Band Shell: featuring Mitch & The Mood Swings (60’s, Soul, Motown, Rock & Roll), 6-8 p.m. Concession stand will be open. Rain date, July 4. Call 610-944-8220.
Music in the Park: at Topton Memorial Park, 6-9 p.m. Sing for America.
July 5
3rd Annual Red Hat Society Day at Kutztown Folk Festival: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Best decorated Red Hat contest on Main Stage at 1:45 p.m. Red Hatters visit us at our display. Non-Red Hatters come see what it’s all about. Call 610-682-7038 for more info.
July 8
2nd Annual Splash Bash Fireworks: at Topton Memorial Pool, 7-10 p.m., with music by Heart of Sound. Rain date is July 9.
July 10
39th Annual Dollhouse and Miniatures Show and Sale: sponsored by Lehigh Valley Miniatures Club “Small on Scale” and held in Fogelsville at The Holiday Inn, Exit 49A off I-78 onto Route 100 South. First right on Penn Drive, then turn right. GPS address is 7736 Adrienne Drive, Breinigsville. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is a cost. Exhibits, free parking, food available. Free children’s class. For more information, contact 610-762-8370 or www.lehighvalleyminiatures.com.
Free Concert at Fleetwood Park Band Shell: featuring Red Hill Band (50 piece Big Band, Show Tunes & Marches), 6-8 p.m. Concession stand will be open. Rain date, July 11. Call 610-944-8220.
July 12
Senior Citizens Day in the Park: at Topton Memorial Park, 12 p.m.
July 21
Diakon Adoption & Foster Care Informational Session: on campus of The Lutheran Home at Topton, 1 S. Home Ave., Topton. Free. Staff explain foster parenting and processes involved in adopting a child. Attendees will also learn about children available for adoption and the foster-to-adopt program. Those interested in attending should call, toll free, 1-888-582-2230 or 610-682-1504 to register.
Rockin’ Country Splash Bash: at Topton Memorial Pool, 7-10 p.m., with music by Heart of Sound and TJ Bebb.
July 25
“Celebrant Singers” Free Concert: at Kutztown Park band shell at 7 p.m. This group of young people travels to sign and give their testimony to the saving grace of Jesus Christ. Sponsored by St. John’s Lutheran Church of Kutztown. For info, call 610-683-3140.
July 28
Berks Encore Annual Summer Picnic: at The Highlands at Wyomissing, 2000 Cambridge Ave., Wyomissing. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open to anyone over age of 50. Tickets can be purchased at any Berks Encore location. Ticket includes breakfast of pastries and coffee, and full catered lunch. Entertainment by Conlan Kerschner. Bingo, raffles, crafts, games and prizes. Held inside. Call Lisa Lorah, 610-374-3195 ext. 214 for more info.
