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Ongoing & Upcoming
Teen Outdoor Adventure Club: Meetings at Lion’s Club, 14 Mt. Pleasant Road, Honey Brook Wednesdays 7 p.m. Teens 13 and over. Call Allen Maddox 610-741-3831,www.dragonbreathgrotto.org.
Lighten Up with Yoga: One hour all level Sundays 10:30 a.m. at Human Breathing Yoga Studio, 3605 E. Main St., Morgantown. 610-585-3617 or visit www.humanbreathing.com.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) at The Torch: A weight loss support group meets Tuesdays 8:45-10 a.m. Torch Community Center at Clock Tower Plaza, Morgantown. 610-286-6748
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) at Tel Hai: A weight-loss support group meets Thursdays at Tel Hai Retirement Community’s Garrett Center, weigh-in 5:30 to 6 p.m. and meeting starts at 6 p.m. First meeting is free. Call Marcia at 484-238-4559.
The Shepherd’s Kitchen: at Honey Brook Presbyterian Church, 4331 Horseshoe Pike, free meal, first Thursdays 4:30-6:30 p.m. All welcome. 610-273-2848, pastor@honeybrookpres.org. Facebook page The Shepherd’s Kitchen at Honey Brook Presbyterian Church.
Christian Acoustic Open Mic: First Sunday 7 p.m. at The Torch, in rear building at Clock Tower Plaza, 2846 Main St., Morgantown. Musicians guidelines at www.facebook.com/ChristianOpenMic/info or call 717-354-6804. Listeners welcome. No admission.
Zumba: Thursdays 6:30 p.m. at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 753 Mt. Zion Rd., Narvon. dliptock@yahoo.com.
Honey Brook Support Group: A group for parents and family members who have a loved one struggling with a substance use disorder. We meet the first and third Tuesday of every month, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Honey Brook Presbyterian Church, 4331 Horseshoe Pike (Route 322), Honey Brook. Contact Jeanne S. at Jeanne.1105@yahoo.com and Alice H. at ahoran286@gmail.com.
Public Trap Shoots at Elverson Gun Club: Every Tuesday night at 5 p.m. Ladies, inexperienced and younger shooters encouraged to join the fun. Also held Jan.- Nov. third Sunday of each month. Starting time, 12 noon. This year, we celebrate our 75th anniversary. For more info, call Jim Siegel at 610-827-9251 or e-mail JRSSW@msn.com.
Wednesday Evening Worship Service: A new service for busy weekenders every Wednesday from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Very casual, bring the kids. At Nantmeal United Methodist Church, 359 Nantmeal Rd., Glenmoore. Call the home office of the pastor, 484-356-7679, for more info.
“Kickin’ It Old School” VBS: July 11-15, the Go Fish Guys return to Community Evangelical Free Church, in Elverson, for this fun Vacation Bible School, 6:15 to 8:45 p.m. each evening. Children ages 4 through 6th grade (finished) are invited to come and bring a friend. Register online, cefcelverson.org or call the church, 610-286-6790.
Honey Brook Community Library
For program registration/questions, contact 610-273-3303 or e-mail jspade@ccls.org.
Pieces – Autism Support Group: Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m. Contact the library for registration or more information.
Mystery Book Club: third Tuesdays 1 p.m. Stop in at the library to pick up a reading list.
Sewing with Ms. Nancy: Wednesdays 6:30-8 p.m. Ms. Nancy will help you with basic sewing skills or chose a pattern or project from Library’s sewing books. We have five sewing machines at the library or bring your own.
Summer Reading Club Programs: Through Aug. 13. Pick up summer reading package at the library, register and start reading. Keep track of your minutes read on the reading log and earn book bucks to redeem for prizes. Must have a Chester County library card to participate. Book Bucks can be redeemed through Sept. 3.
Let’s Read Math/Let’s Read Science: Tuesdays through Aug. 9, 10 a.m. For kids entering grades 2-5. A math/science program designed to intertwine a short story with games and interactive ways to use math/science skills. Registration required. No program July 26.
Girls Night Out for Moms & Daughters: Tuesdays, July 5 and Aug. 2, 6-6:45 p.m. Ages 5 to teen. Join us for a beautiful summer mani/pedi look for Moms and Daughters. We supply nail polish, stickers and ideas. Please come with unpolished nails. Each child needs to be accompanied by one adult. Registration required.
Nature Thursdays: July 7 and 28, and Aug. 4, 10-11 a.m. For kids entering 1st through 8th grade. Join us for a look at nature. July 28, Matthew Johnson from PA Game Commission will join us. On July 7 and Aug. 4 is Phil Witman bringing his bugs, reptiles and animals. Registration required.
Fort Nights – Family Reading at the Library: Mondays, July 11 and Aug. 1, 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. For all ages. Each family needs to bring sheets or lightweight blankets and a flashlight. Select books to read to your family inside a fort that you build inside the library from sheets and blankets. We will turn off the lights once everyone is in forts, so don’t forget a flashlight. There must be at least one adult in each fort.
Gaming Night – Electronic and Board Games: July 19 and Aug. 9. 7-9 p.m. For ages 8-12, bring your DS, iPads or any handheld game system, or take a turn on our Xbox Kinect. We will supply board games too. Registration requested.
Geek Club: Come geek with us, Tuesdays, July 12 and 26 at 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For tweens and teens. What sites do you game on? What are your favorite YouTube channels? Join us every other Tuesday evening this summer to discuss, debate, watch and sometimes craft all things geek. Registration required.
Stories in the Shade with Miss Jennifer: Wednesdays through Aug. 10, 10 a.m. For preschool age. Stories, songs and crafts outside when weather permits. Please bring a blanket. Aug. 10, Nursery Rhyme Olympics, come in costume.
Block Party Building Club: Thursdays, July 14 and 21, 10-11 a.m. All ages. Come join us to have fun building with our new wooden blocks.
Science in the Summer: July 25-28. Genetics sponsored by GSK and supported by the Franklin Institute. For children entering grades 2-6. Online registration required. Held at Honey Brook Presbyterian Church.
Fundamentals of Drawing: Thursdays, Aug. 11 and 18, 2 p.m., for ages 8 and up. Join us for drawing lessons instructed by Beverly Karlsson. She will teach fundamentals using a pencil and pen & ink to create still life drawings. Registration required.
Village Library, Morgantown
Lego Club: 1st and 3rd Saturday at 9 a.m. For grades K-8.
Yoga: Intro Wed. 8:30 a.m., Intermediate Friday 8:30 a.m. There is a charge, bring mat.
Pinochle/Hausie: 12 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays except 3rd. Call Rick at 610-286-6492.
Story Adventures: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. for preschool aged children.
Lap Sits: Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. for ages Birth to 2/3.
Movie Night: Last Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. (contact library for movie being shown).
Teen Chocolate Night: Games and activities with chocolate, July 22, 7-9 p.m. Please sign up at the Library or call 610-286-1022.
Eastern Lancaster County Library
Registration: required for programs. Call 717-354-0525 or visit www.elancolibrary.org.
Friday Frolic for Toddlers: 10:30 a.m. (For walking toddlers ages 1-3 with a caregiver)
Preschool Story Time: For ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Teen Tuesdays: 3 to 5 p.m. Teens are invited to chill out, hang out and geek out after school. Check our online calendar for weekly activities. (Grades 7-12)
Stay & Play: Fridays at 11:15 a.m. Approximately 15 minutes after toddler story time ends, we’ll get out the toys. Chat with other parents and caregivers while the kids play. (Ages 1-3 with a caregiver)
Pro-Act Family Education Program
Classes: Here you will gather information and resources needed to help a loved one struggling with addiction. Classes are held the first three Wednesdays of every month, from 7-9 p.m. in West Chester. Must register prior to attending. Call the Pro-Act Advocacy line for more information, 800-221-6333. Visit www.proact.org.
Garden Spot Village
433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland
Summer Paint Parties: Enjoy creativity, camaraderie and a Starbucks beverage at paint parties scheduled for this summer. Class learns step by step using fast-drying acrylic paints. Everyone works on the same image, and leaves with the painting he or she has created. Remaining paint parties are on July 9 (painting a pair of flip flops) and July 22 (painting a beach scene at night). Alcohol-free. Begins 6:30 p.m. on Fridays, 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, runs about 2 hours. There is a cost, class size limited, payment due on arrival. Call 717-355-6000 to reserve a space.
Living with Loss Support Group: meets July 6 from 10-11 a.m. in Village Square Board Room. Presenting part two of a two-part series based on Through a Lens Darkly: Grief, Loss, and C.S. Lewis. Free. Call 717-355-6259 or e-mail jsnyder@gardenspotvillage.org.
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group: meets July 11, 10-11 a.m. in the Concord Room. Viewing a video by Teepa Snow, with an open discussion to follow. Free. Call 717-355-6076.
Essential Tremor Support Group: meets July 14, 10-11 a.m. in the Village Square Board Room. Discussing “Challenges and Opportunities.”
Low Vision Support Group: meets July 14, 3 p.m. in the Garden South Conference Room. Question and answer session with Dan Strybos, OD, Owens Optimetrics. Call 717-355-6010.
Parkinson’s Support Group: meets July 25, 2-3 p.m. in the Theater and will host guest speaker Ruth Johnson, retired RN and Coordinator of the Lancaster Parkinson’s Support group.
Twin Valley Senior Citizens
Monthly Meetings: are the 3rd Wednesday of the month, at 1 p.m. at the Morgantown Library. Various speakers and programs scheduled each meeting. A picnic is planned for the July meeting at the Yocoms’ home, please join us. Call 610-858-2458.
Weaver’s Orchard
40 Fruit Lane, Morgantown?Read ‘n’ Pick Story Time: Bring children, preschool to 8 years old, for an interactive summer kids’ activity where children hear a fruit-themed story and pick a container of fruit in the orchard. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Nominal fee for fruit. Schedule is Mondays and Wednesdays through Aug. 31 at 9:45 and 10:30 a.m. Visit www.weaversorchard.com/festivals-events/storytime for details.
Summer Cooking Classes: Join interactive summer cooking classes, for a nominal fee per session. You’ll see demonstrations on cooking, canning, grilling, baking and more. All ages welcome. Tuesdays at 11 a.m. this summer, through Aug. 23. Five-time punch cards and season passes available. For a full schedule and additional details, visit www.weaversorchard.com/festivals-events/cooking-classes.
July 9
1st Saturday Evening Car, Truck & Bike Show: hosted by Draggin Wagons Car Club, 4-8 p.m. (weather permitting, check Facebook page for updates). Gate opens 2 p.m., location 1/2 mile west of Honey Brook, west of intersection of Route 322 and Route 10, on 322 West. Category plaques awarded and Club President’s Choice. Door prizes, games, gift basket raffle, music, food by Honey Brook Lions, ice cream by Lickety Split. There is a cost. Proceeds go to local charities in Tri-County area.
Composting Workshop: Learn composting basics in a hands-on workshop, at Satoyama Homestead, located near Routes 401 and 345 in Warwick, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Rain date, July 10. Learn about composting with tumblers, bins, lasagna gardening and worm farms. Free, but donations gratefully accepted. Learn more and register at satoyamahs.org or by calling 484-247-4769.
Indoor Flea Market: at St. Peter UCC, Route 23, Knauertown. 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Space available, for a nominal fee, outside on the lawn or in Detterline Hall (please bring your own tables as there are availability limits). Breakfast and lunch served. For more information, or to donate items, call 610-469-9690 or 610-913-7717.
July 10
Mason Porter Concert: in the Honey Brook Borough Park, originally scheduled for June 5 (canceled due to weather), has been rescheduled. 5:30 to 8 p.m. Those interested in attending can see details at honeybrookborough.net. Click on the Concerts page for details about the band.
July 14
The Shepherd’s Kitchen: Free Community Dinner at Honey Brook Presbyterian Church, 4331 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall, the building on the left of the chapel. Call 610-273-2848 for more information.
July 19
West Caln Historical Society Meeting: 7 p.m. at West Caln Municipal Building, 731 W. Kings Hwy., Wagontown. Speaker will be Linda Bieler, historian, artist, educator presenting Wheat Weaving Art. Free and open to public. All welcome.
July 29
Community Dinner: St. Peter UCC, Route 23, Knauertown. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Look on the church website stpeter.org or call for the menu. Public invited to stop in and enjoy food, fellowship and fun. For more information, call 610-469-9690 or 610-913-7717.
Aug. 6
Caernarvon Fire Company Pancake & Sausage Breakfast: 6-10 a.m. All you can eat breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, fresh fruit, juice and coffee. There is a cost. Takeouts available. Enjoy small-town fare and community yard sales through Churchtown. The Caernarvon Fire Company is located at 2145 Main St., Narvon.
