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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.
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.
Gaming Night – Electronic and Board Games: 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.
Stories in the Shade with Miss Jennifer: Wednesday, Aug. 10 at 10 a.m. For preschool age. Stories, songs and crafts outside if weather permits. Nursery Rhyme Olympics, come in costume. Please bring a blanket.
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/Housie: 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).
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. 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
Low Vision Support Group: participates with the National Macular Degeneration Support Group, and will hear tips on improving your balance with Stacie Weidner, MSOTR/L, Alliance Rehab, on Aug. 11 at 3 p.m. in the Garden South Conference Room. Call 717-355-6010.
Parkinson’s Support Group: will meet Monday, Aug. 22 from 2-3 p.m. in the Theater, and will host guest speaker Lauren Graber, Director of Wellness at Garden Spot Village.
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. 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. For a full schedule and additional details, visit www.weaversorchard.com/festivals-events/cooking-classes.
Aug. 13
Hepler Family Reunion: Memorial Service at grave of Revolutionary War soldier Caspar Hepler, 10 a.m., Zion’s Cemetery, Pitman. Reunion then convenes at Mahantongo Fire Company. Dinner, 12 p.m. Cost involved. Deadline for reservations, Aug. 8. Contact Mae Ann Rehrer, 171 Amity Park Rd., Birdsboro, 610-582-6914, or Tom Hepler, 856-866-1348, teh.himself@comcast.net.
Aug. 20
Twin Valley FFA Car Wash: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sonic Drive-In, 850 Crossings Blvd., Morgantown. Proceeds benefit Twin Valley FFA senior scholarship fund.
2nd Annual Festival For Our Veterans: Honey Brook American Legion Riders Post 422 fundraiser. St. Benedicts Picnic Grove, 2020 Chestnut Hill Road, Mohnton, 12 to 8 p.m. (Rt. 10 entrance). $15 Donation for 2016 HD Street Bob Raffle at 6 p.m. Music by Wheelchair Getaway and FOUR FACES WEST. Food vendors, door prizes, 50/50, activities for the kids. Rain or shine event. Join us as we honor our veterans. Ceremony starting at 1 p.m. to say thank you to veterans. Note: Buying a bike raffle ticket includes free admission into the event (if bought prior to the event). Tickets are $40 only 500 being sold. Kids are free (0-17). Call 610-608-0113.Proceeds to benefit veterans and their families
Honey Brook Methodist Church Peach Festival: starting at 3 p.m. Chicken corn soup, beef barbecue, hot dogs, hamburgers, peaches & ice cream, desserts, drinks. Church is located at Route 322 and Maple St., Honey Brook. Questions, call 610-273-9548.
17th Annual Peach Fest: at Cedar Grove Presbyterian Church, 4833 Division Hwy., East Earl, 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Breakfast and lunch available. Flea market, book and jewelry sale, bake sale, craft table and silent auction. Children’s activities include free games beginning 8 a.m., clowns and an ice cream treat. Live Country music begins 11 a.m. Bring lawn chair. Call 717-656-6322 for flea market tables, or 717-354-5573 for details. Proceeds benefit church and Operation Kid-to-Kid Mission Project.
Aug. 27
Honey Brook Music Fest: A Night of Music for the Food Pantry, 5-10 p.m., Honeybrook Golf Club/Greenside Grill. Mystery Guest Band, Joe Waterloo, Sam Schmidthuber and more. Tickets include donation to pantry, seating on range (bring a chair), picnic burger or dog with fixings and beverage. Ticket sales limited. Visit honeybrookgolf.com. Questions, contact Donna@honeybrookgolf.com or call 610-273-0207 ext. 24.
Sept. 1
The Shepherd’s Kitchen: Free Community Dinner at Honey Brook Presbyterian Church, 4331 Horseshoe Pike. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. All are welcome. Held in the Fellowship Hall. Call 610-273-2848 with questions.
Sept. 10
OneRunTogether’s Hard to the Core 5K Orchard Mud Run: will be held 8:30 a.m. at Weaver’s Orchard, Morgantown. Run through fruit trees, a vineyard, a Christmas tree farm, mud holes, hay bale obstacles and more. Families welcome. Profits local cancer patients in need. Visit www.oneruntogether.org or call 610-733-2181 for details.
St. Peter’s Pig Roast & Dance: at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 524 Glasgow St., Pottstown. Pig Roast, 1-5 p.m. Dance with live music featuring Monkey Bizzness, 6-9 p.m. Music from the 1950s to 2000s including pop, covers, country, rock and more. There is a cover charge. Cash and checks accepted, no credit cards. Reservations for Pig Roast can be made by calling 610-404-4824, leave a message.
Sept. 12
16th Annual Golf Tournament to Fight Cancer: benefitting OneRunTogether, an organization that assists local cancer patients. Held at Honeybrook Golf Club. 9 a.m. shotgun start, with breakfast at 8 a.m. Visit www.oneruntogether.org or call 610-733-2181 for details.
Sept. 16
Tel Hai Camp Annual Spaghetti Supper: 4-7 p.m. Tickets available by calling 610-273-3969 or can be purchased at the door. Visit the camp, meet new and old friends or just take a break from cooking dinner. Camp located at 31 Lasso Dr., Honey Brook.
Sept. 24
Honey Brook Veteran’s Monument Dedication Ceremony: 11:30 a.m. Honey Brook Borough Park, 71 Pequea Ave., Honey Brook. Lunch and live entertainment following ceremony. Advance lunch tickets available at Borough Hall on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. You may also call 610-273-2020 any time and leave name and number, or contact Jeanne Jenzano, jjenzano@hbboro.net. Rain date Sept. 25.
