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Fleetwood Area Public Library
110 W. Arch St., Fleetwood
For more details/program registration: call 610-944-0146
Mrs. Richdale Presents “Author Night featuring Eileen Christelow”: July 11, 6:30 p.m. Kids ages 3-8 may join us for Eileen Christelow stories and activities featuring the 5 Little Monkeys. No registration. Free program.
Zentangle for Adults: July 12, 6:30 p.m. All materials and coloring sheets provided. Please register for free program to learn more about this unique art form and exercise your creativity.
StoryRider Miss Kim presents “Jump, Hop, Leap!”: July 13, 10 a.m. Kids ages 2-5 may join for stories, giggles and games. No registration. Free program.
Mrs. Porembo presents “Summer Reading Olympics – Bicycling”: July 13, 10 a.m. Kids ages 6 and older may join for stories and activities in the back of the library. No registration. Free program.
Kids Block Party: July 14, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Join as we unveil our new wooden block set (300 pieces) along with a village of people, vehicles and animals. We’ll build our neighborhood and talk about unique structures around the world. No registration. Free program for kids ages 8 and under.
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).
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.
July 12: Book Club 7 p.m. Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver.
July 13: Kids Hooked on Books, book club for 4th and 5th graders at 3:45 p.m.
July 14: Kid’s Summer Reading Program activity, Yoga for Kids with Miss Taylor and Miss Megan, 10 a.m. Bring a beach towel or yoga mat; Teen Summer Reading Program activity, Comedy Sports with the Yocum Institute at 3 p.m.; Kutztown Garden Club, 7 p.m. “Four Season Gardening” with Gloria Day. Everyone welcome.
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 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.
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 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 15
Pioneer Grange Cash Bingo: beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the grange hall on Keller St., Topton.
July 20
Heart & Home Quilters’ Guild: July 2016 meeting at 6 p.m. at St. Paul’s UCC, 47 S. Whiteoak St., Kutztown. Program will be the community service workshop where women’s chemo hats will be made for local distribution. Questions? Call 610-682-6565.
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.
Downsizing Seminar: “A Winning Move” hosted by The Lutheran Home at Topton, on how to downsize and sell a home. The Diakon senior living community at 1 S. Home Ave., Topton will hold the seminar at 2 p.m. Mary Clark from Transition Connections and Tom Degler from Keller Williams Realty Elite will offer tips on “right-sizing” your life for a sooth transition into a senior living community. To RSVP or for more info, call 610-682-1350.
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.
July 31
Huff’s Church Clambake Orders: are due TODAY. The clambake will be held Aug. 6, 5-6 p.m. Bake includes a dozen clams, chicken leg or breast meat, potatoes, corn on the cob, carrot, onion, beverage and dessert. Additional clams, and shrimp, can be ordered by the dozen. Bakes must be pre-ordered by today. Contact Pat Crossley at 215-679-4951 for tickets.
