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RecurringSenior Citizens Club of Hamburg: 2 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays in Hamburg Area Middle School cafeteria. If school is canceled on meeting day due to bad weather, meeting is canceled.
Hamburg Public Library Story Time: story time on Wednesday and Friday mornings at 11 a.m. for ages 18 months through 3 years old, preschoolers and home schooled early elementary. The schedule is available on the library’s website at www.berks.lib.pa.us/hamburgpl.
Hamburg Public Library Board Meetings: second Tuesdays. Public encouraged to attend.
Bethany United Methodist Church Young Children’s Choir: Ages 2-6 practicing the first 3 Wednesdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. Singing at 10:15 Worship Service. Sunday after third practice each month. Call Mary Sabas at 570-593-8744 or leave a message at 610-562-2861. Located at 321 Island Street, Hamburg.
Play Competitive Scrabble: Every Tuesday 6 to 10 p.m. at Dunkin’ Donuts, 1618 Mountain Road, Hamburg. Free event. For more information call Patrick at 484-665-2303. RSVP so we know how much space is needed. Visit http://x2t.com/315285.
Home School Book Group: Mondays at 1 p.m. Together, we will read a little farther each week and talk about the book along the way. Targeted for ages 8-12.
Food Bank: We Agape You, Inc. holds a food bank the last Thursday of every month 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bern UCC, 3196 Bernville Rd. Leesport. All are welcome to stop in and obtain free grocery items. Visit www.weagapeyou.org.
Schuylkill Valley Community Library
1310 Washington Road, LeesportBaby Lapsit: Mondays at 10:15 a.m.
Story Riders: Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.
Story Time: Fridays at 10 a.m.Lego Club: Fourth Thursday at 6 p.m.
Book Club: Fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m.
Adult Cookbook Club: Third Monday, 6 p.m. Share culinary skills. We have copies of cookbooks, choose a recipe to prepare and share.
Upcoming eventsSept. 21Berks County Patriots Meeting: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Leesport Market. Speakers are Art Naylor on Gerrymandering; Michael & Maryann Strange Extortion 17 – Search for the Truth; Scott Uehlinger, former CIA Agent, serving in Soviet Union.
Sept. 22Star Watch: 6:30 p.m. at Berks County Heritage Center, 1102 Red Bridge Road in Bern Twp. Free. Join the Berks County Astronomical Society for a glimpse at the night sky. Program starts inside followed by a chance to look through telescopes at the stars in the sky.
Sept. 23Basket Social fundraiser: Bern Reformed UCC, 3196 Bernville Road, Leesport, Saturday, Sept. 23, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Doors open at 10 a.m. Auction starts at 1 p.m. Preview Friday, Sept. 22, 5-8 p.m. Refreshments available both dates.
Sept. 23Museum Day Live!: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last scheduled tour at 2 p.m.) at Berks County Heritage Center, 1102 Red Bridge Road in Bern Twp. Free. Gruber Wagon Works and the C. Howard Hiester Canal Center open free. Ticket available to download at Smithsonian.com/museumday. Visitors who present ticket will gain free entrance for two people, for one day only. One ticket is permitted per household, per e-mail address.
Sept. 23Monarch Day: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton. Free. Bring children for activities all about monarchs, including butterfly kites, puzzles, learning displays, live caterpillars, and more from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Visitor Center. Visit monarch biologist John Drummond’s monarch conservation station for an up-close look at living monarchs, a tagging demonstration, and free milkweed seeds.
Sept. 24Pastor David Kistler’s 60th Ordination Anniversary: celebrating Pastor David Kistler’s 60th anniversary of ordination on Sunday, Sept. 24 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 99 Church St., Hamburg. Special recognition of his ministry at 10:15 worship service, followed by luncheon in his honor. Pastor Kistler and his wife Delores continue to faithfully serve in our parish and the larger church. Please join us to celebrate this important milestone with Pastor Kistler.
Sept. 24The Art of Charcoal Making: 2 p.m., Berks County Heritage Center, 1102 Red Bridge Road in Bern Twp. Free. In the 1800s charcoal was very important as a fuel for the iron furnaces in the area. Collier Rick Brouse will discuss the importance of charcoal, how it is made, and why it was used. 610-374-8839, www.countyofberks.com/parks.
Sept. 26Chow chow available for sale: Sept. 26, 27, 28 at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran “Smoke” Church. Quarts $6.50 and pints $4. Limited quantities. To order or for more information, please call Aveline Stees at 610-562-4204.
Sept. 29Starwatch in Northern Berks: 7 p.m., Kernsville Dam Recreation Area, 25 Kernsville Dam Road in Hamburg. Free. Members of the Berks County Amateur Astronomical Society will present a short program; then invite you to gaze into the night sky to view planets and star constellations. Bring your own telescope if you have one, a flashlight and chairs to enjoy a summer night starwatching. Cloud/Rain date Sept. 30. Event is presented by the Berks County Parks and Recreation Department. 610-374-2944 ext. 2611, www.countyofberks.com/parks.
Sept. 30Meet the Fall Forest: 1 – 2:30 p.m., Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton. Trail fee applies for Non-Members. Join Kutztown University biology professor Dr. Chris Sacchi for a casual walk through the forest and wildlfower garden at Hawk Mountain. Learn about tree identification and ecology and uses of native plants in home landscapes.
Sept. 30Autumn Lecture on Birding without Borders: 5:30 p.m., Hamburg Area High School Auditorium. Free. In 2015, Noah Strycker of Oregon is the first to see more than half of the planet’s bird species in a single, year-long, round-the-world birding trip. This humorous and inspiring presentation about Strycker’s epic World Big Year will give you a real appreciation for birds and birders of the world.
Sept. 305k Walk/Run: Sept. 30 at New Bethel Church, 135 New Bethel Church Road, Kempton. Register day of race 8 – 8:45 am. Race begins promptly at 9 am. Pre-registration fee is $25 and $30 day of race. The first 100 to register will receive a swag bag from sponsors. All proceeds from the race will benefit Beth’s Gifts Children’s Memorial Fund which aids children and families who are suffering from cancer, and New Bethel Church. Beth Kleibscheidel was a parishioner at New Bethel Church who lost her life to cancer. For information email Kelly Engle kelster22587@gmail.com or visit https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Kempton/NewBethelChurch5kRunwalk.
Oct. 136th Annual Heritage Festival: Berks County Heritage Center, 1102 Red Bridge Road in Bern Twp. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Music, antique autos and farm equipment, live draft horse pulls, food, and tours of the Hiester Canal Center, Gruber Wagon Works, Melcher’s Grist Mill and Wertz’s Red Bridge. Admission is free, $5 parking fee. Presented by the Berks County Parks and Recreation Department. 610-374-8839, www.countyofberks.com/parks.
Oct. 1Dieffenbach Benefit Organ Recital: 3 p.m. at Altalaha Lutheran Church, Godfrey Street, Rehrersburg. Featuring Larry and Adam Dieffenbach. Free admission.
Oct. 6 Harvest Fest: at St. Mary Church, 94 Walnut Road, Hamburg, Oct. 6 from 4 to 9 p.m. and Oct. 7 from 12 to 9 p.m. Friday music by Tommy Dee, Blue Mountain Heritage Chorus, Chris Tray. Saturday – Polka Band, 1-4 p.m.; Polka Mass 4:30; Oldies Band, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Homemade food, fun, activities, ongoing entertainment and games for all ages. New this year, Corn hole tournament (see website). Free admission, plenty of parking, no coolers. 610-562-7657, www.stmaryhamburg.org
Oct. 6Couples & line dance: 7:30 -10:30 p.m., Food available 6:30 to 8:30. Shartlesville Grange, N. 4th St. Shartlesville. Cost $6-benefits Shartlesville Lions outreach programs. 610-488-1984.
Oct. 8Strausstown Fire Company’s Breakfast: Oct. 8 at Strausstown Fire Company Community Campus, 50 East Ave., Strausstown 8 a.m. to noon. Full breakfast menu available; children’s menu also available. Proceeds benefit the Apparatus Fund.
Oct. 13Alumni Night: Calling all HAHS Band Alumni. The HAHS Marching Band would LOVE to have you join us for our annual Alumni Night celebration on Friday, Oct. 13 Homecoming weekend. Bring your instrument and play with us in the stands and on the field. There will be a rehearsal in the HS Band room on Thursday, October 12th from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Please contact Mrs. (Reimer) Kline for additional information or if you have questions. megkli@hasdhawks.org – 610-562-2241 Ext. 2147
Oct. 14Phantoms Game: The HAHS Marching Band has been invited to perform on the concourse of the PPL Center prior to a Phantoms game! Come and support the band during “Hamburg Night” on Saturday, Oct. 14 at 7:05 p.m. Tickets are $17 per person and can be purchased by contacting Mrs. (Reimer) Kline at megkli@hasdhawks.org or at 610-562-2241 Ext. 2147. Checks should be made payable to HASD. All orders are due on or before Friday, Sept. 15.
Nov. 11Hamburg Public Library New York City bus trip: Saturday, Nov. 11. $42 per person. Leave Hamburg Middle School at 8 a.m. return at 8:30 p.m. Drop off /pickup at 6 p.m. at Bryant Park. More info call 610-562-2843.
