In Berks
Art
Tuesday: Coloring with a Purpose with Julie Longacre, 6 to 8 p.m., The Center at Spring Street, 200 W. Spring St., Boyertown. Ages 55 and older. Register at 610-367-2313.
Bicycling
Saturday: Matt’s Adventure Ride with Berks County Bicycle Club, 8 a.m., Wilson High School, 2601 Grandview Blvd., Spring Township. 100 miles, difficulty level 5 (out of 5). Visit http://berksbicycle.com/rides for information on what to bring.
Saturday: South Mt. Loop with Berks County Bicycle Club, 9:30 a.m., Wilson High School, 2601 Grandview Blvd. Spring Township. 38 miles, difficulty level 4 (out of 5). Visit http://berksbicycle.com/rides for information on what to bring.
Sunday: Fleetwood Mertztown Ride with Berks County Bicycle Club, 9:30 a.m., Fleetwood Middle School, 407 N. Richmond St., Fleetwood. 34 miles, difficulty level 2 (out of 5). Visit http://berksbicycle.com/rides for information on what to bring.
Bingo
Every Thursday: Bingo, doors at 9 a.m., Bellevue Plaza Hall, Bellevue Avenue and Plaza Drive, Muhlenberg Township. Benefits Temple Recreation Association. 610-929-9910.
Every Thursday: Cash Bingo, doors at 5 p.m., games at 6:30 p.m., Rajah Shrine Complex, Orchard Road, Ontelaunee Township. Food available. 610-916-9000.
Every Thursday: Bingo, 6:30 p.m., 18th Ward Democratic Association, 433 Pansy St. 610-372-1850.
Every Friday: Bingo, doors at 9 a.m., Bellevue Plaza Hall, Bellevue Avenue and Plaza Drive, Muhlenberg Township. Benefits Temple Recreation Association. 610-929-9910.
Every Friday: Bingo, doors at 5 p.m., games at 6:45 p.m., Shelbourne Bingo, 5474 Perkiomen Ave., Exeter Township.
Every Friday: Bingo, 6:30 p.m., Greenfields Fire Company Social Hall, 505 Boeing Ave. 610-373-8344.
Every Friday: Cash bingo, 7 p.m., Ruscombmanor Fire Company, 3721 Pricetown Road, Pricetown. 610-944-9851.
Every Friday: Bingo, 7 to 10 p.m., kitchen open at 6 p.m., St. John’s Church, 1 Front Street Plaza, Mohnton. 610-777-8450.
Every Saturday: Bingo, doors at 9:30 a.m., games at 10:30 a.m., Shelbourne Bingo, 5474 Perkiomen Ave., Exeter Township.
Every Saturday: Bingo, doors at 5 p.m., games at 6:45 p.m., Mount Pleasant Fire Company, 5664 Mount Pleasant Road, Bernville.
Every Saturday: Bingo, 6:15 p.m., Laureldale Athletic Association, 1610 Nolan St., Muhlenberg Township. 610-929-4131 for directions and reservations.
Every Saturday: All Cash Bingo, 6:45 p.m., Alsace Manor Fire Company, 1 Antietam Road, Alsace Township. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Food available. Benefits Alsace Manor Fire Company truck crew.
Every Sunday: Bingo, doors at noon, games at 1:45 p.m., Shelbourne Bingo, 5474 Perkiomen Ave., Exeter Township.
Every Sunday: Bingo, 2 p.m., Shoemakersville Fire Company, 300 Church Ave., Shoemakersville. Doors open at noon. Food and drinks available. 610-568-4354.
Every Monday: Cash bingo, doors at 5:30, games from 7 to 10 p.m., Mohnton Fish and Game, 100 Gun Club Road, Cumru Township. Food available. 610-775-3470.
Every Tuesday: Rise and Shine Bingo, doors at 8:30 a.m., games at 10 a.m., Shillington Farmers Market, 10 S. Summit St., Shillington. Benefits Ladies Auxiliary of Grill Fire Company.
Every Tuesday: Morning bingo, doors at 8:30 a.m., Grill Fire Company, 739 Mountain View Road. Free breakfast. 610-777-9151.
Every Tuesday: Bingo, doors at 4:30 p.m., games at 6:30 p.m., Shelbourne Bingo, 5474 Perkiomen Ave., Exeter Township. $3 admission. Door prizes and 50/50. 610-367-2313.
Every Wednesday: Bingo, doors at 9 a.m., Bellevue Plaza Hall, Bellevue Avenue and Plaza Drive, Muhlenberg Township. Benefits Keystone Hook and Ladder Company of Reading. 610-929-9910.
Every Wednesday: Bingo, doors at 5 p.m., games at 6:30, Sokol Hall, 411 Crestmont St.
Every Wednesday: Bingo, doors at 5 p.m., games at 6:30, Friendship Hook & Ladder, 10 Warwick St., Boyertown. Benefits Ladies Auxiliary. 610-367-2300.
Every Wednesday: Bingo, doors at 5 p.m., games at 6:30, Shillington Farmers Market, 10 S. Summit St., Shillington. Benefits Ladies Auxiliary of Grill Fire Company.
Books
Tuesday: Book Club, 1 to 2 p.m., The Center at Spring Street, 200 W. Spring St., Boyertown. Discuss “Dark Horse” by Tami Hoag. Ages 55 and older. 610-367-2313.
Cards
Friday: Registration due for Pinochle Card Party on Sept. 27, 12:45 to 4 p.m., The Center at Spring Street, 200 W. Spring St., Boyertown. Players of all skill levels invited. Instruction is available for first-time players. $1.50 members, $2 non-members. Ages 55 and older. Register at 610-367-2313.
Wednesday: Hasenpeffer Card Party, 12:45 to 4 p.m., The Center at Spring Street, 200 W. Spring St., Boyertown. Players of all skill levels invited. Instruction is available for first-time players. $1.50 members, $2 non-members. Ages 55 and older. Registration due Friday, 610-367-2313.
Cars
Saturday and Sunday: Kutztown Motor Festival, 9 a.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday, Kutztown Fairgrounds, 450 Wentz St., Kutztown. 610-653-7730, KutztownMotorFest.com.
Sunday: Woman’s Club of Birdsboro Car Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Daniel Boone High School, 501 Chestnut St., Birdsboro. $10 to pre-register a car, $12 day of. Cash drawings, raffles, music, Keystone Blood Mobile and Chinese auction.
Dances
Every Thursday: Line Dancing for Exercise, 10 to 11 a.m., Albright College, 1621 N. 13th St. Free for Silver Sneakers members, $5 non-members. 484-388-3419.
Every Friday: Line Dancing for Exercise, 1 to 2 p.m., Fleetwood Encore, 109 W. Vine St., Fleetwood. $1. 484-388-3419.
Saturday: Country Western Dancers of Reading with DJ CountryBaer, 7 to 10 p.m., Leesport Fire Company, 18 E. Wall St., Leesport. $4 members, $6 non-members. 484-388-3419.
Sunday: Line Dance Lessons, 1 to 2 p.m., Bodyworks, 5370 Allentown Pike, Muhlenberg Township. Free for Bodyworks and Silver Sneakers members, $2 non-members. 484-388-3419.
Every Sunday: Free Line Dance Lessons, 5 to 6 p.m., Johnny & Hons Smokehaus, 924 W. Penn Ave., Robesonia. 484-388-3419.
Every Tuesday: Country dancing with DJ CountryBaer, 6:45 to 9:30 p.m., Sacred Heart Villa, 51 Seminary Ave., Muhlenberg Township. 610-373-6986.
Every Wednesday: Country dancing with DJ Dixie Lynn, 6 to 9:30 p.m., Mohnton Fish and Game, 100 Gun Club Road, Cumru Township. Lesson at 7 p.m., $6 cover. 610-775-3470.
Driving course
Monday: AAA Driver Improvement Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Center at Spring Street, 200 W. Spring St., Boyertown. Refresher course for those who have previously taken a class. $10 AAA members, $15 per couple who are AAA members, $15 non-members, free for veterans. Register at 610-374-4531.
Food
Today: Meal on the Go, 4 to 7 p.m., Central Berks Fire Co., 111 Callowhill St., Centerport. $7.50.
Every Friday: Early Bird Breakfast, promptly at 8 a.m., The Center at Spring Street, 200 W. Spring St., Boyertown. $2. Ages 55 and older. Open to the public. Reservations required two days in advance. 610-367-2313.
Every Saturday through September: All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast, 7 to 11 a.m., Rosedale Camp Grove, 1616 Vine St., Laureldale. $5 per person, free for children 8 and younger.
Saturday: Spaghetti Dinner, 4 to 7 p.m., Mount Zion Lutheran Church, 1343 Long Lane Road, Greenwich Township. $9 adults, $4 ages 4 to 10. 610-756-6210.
Fundraisers
Daily through Oct. 12: Book Drive, Penn State Berks, 2080 Tulpehocken Road, Spring Township. Penn State is collecting two activity books, “Big First Grade Workbook” and “Second Grade Big Workbook,” both by School Zone Staff. Books can be purchased at Penn State Berks Bookstore and dropped off in collection boxes in the lobbies of the Franco Building, Gaige Technology and Business Innovation Building and Perkins Student Center. Books will be donated to the Migrant Education Program at Lauer’s Park Elementary School. 610-396-6409.
Saturday: Love for Lexi, 1 p.m., Sinking Spring Playground, Ruth and Evans Aves., Sinking Spring. Games, raffles, face painting and a balloon release. Raises awareness for pediatric cancer.
Golf
Sunday: Scramble Golf Outing, registration and lunch at 11 a.m., shotgun start at 12:30 p.m., Reading Country Club, 5311 Perkiomen Ave., Exeter Township. $100 donation includes lunch, golf, dinner and door prizes. Sign up at the Birdsboro-Union Fire Department or at bufd7.org.
Hiking
Saturday: French Creek Six Penny hike with Berks Community Hiking Club, 4 to 5 moderate miles, 10 a.m., meeting at Scott’s Run Lake parking lot (east entrance of the park.) Contact hike leader at 484-252-9493.
Saturday: Skinner’s Loop hike with Berks Strollers, 10 a.m., meeting at parking lot on Church Road off Route 183. Contact hike leader at 610-589-5575 or day of the hike at 610-507-5600.
Sunday: Guided Hike, 2 moderate miles, 10 to 11 a.m., Nolde Forest McConnell Education Hall, 2910 New Holland Road, Cumru Township. 610-796-3699.
History
Saturday: Pow-Wow: PA Dutch Folk Medicine, 10 to 11 a.m., Berks County Heritage Center, 1102 Red Bridge Road, Bern Township. Learn the history and techniques of folk remedies with “Porcupine Pat” McKinney from the Schuylkill Conservation District. 610-374-8839.
Saturday: Museum Day Live, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Berks County Heritage Center, 1102 Red Bridge Road, Bern Township. The Gruber Wagon Works And C. Howard Hiester Canal Center will be free of charge for Museum Day. Last scheduled tour is 2 p.m. Register at smithsonianmag.com/museumday/museum-day-2018.
Sunday: Remembrances of 1918, the Influenza Epidemic and WWI Experiences, 2 p.m., Kutztown Area Historical Society, Whiteoak St. and Normal Ave., Kutztown.
Monday: History Hike, 6:30 p.m., Antietam Lake Park, 230 Angora Road, Lower Alsace Township. Learn about the history of the Antietam Lake Park. Wear sturdy walking shoes. Register at 610-374-8839.
Lectures
Today: “History Revisited: A Family Named Girty” by Darius Puff, local Lenape historian, 1 to 2 p.m., The Center at Spring Street, 200 W. Spring St., Boyertown. Ages 55 and older. 610-367-2313.
Friday: “Pollination: Plants vs. Animals” by Mike Slater, 7 p.m., Berks County Heritage Center, 1102 Red Bridge Road, Bern Township. A photographic exploration of pollinators and plants. 610-374-8839.
Saturday: “Raptors of the Strait of Gibraltar” by Sergio Seipke, 5 p.m., Hawk Mountain Sanctuary’s North Lookout, 1700 Hawk Mountain Road, Albany Township. Hawkmountain.org.
Monday: Leesport Area Historical Society presents “From Soldiers to Governors of PA” by David Unger, 7:30 p.m., Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church, 308 Main St., Leesport.
Wednesday: Scam Free Seniors Seminar, 9 to 10 a.m., Spring Township Administrative Building, 2850 Windmill Road, Spring Township. The police department will give seniors tips on how to recognize fraud scams online. Register at 610-678-5399, ext. 2.
Libraries
Every Thursday: Preschool Story Time, 10 to 11 a.m., Exeter Community Library, 4569 Prestwick Drive. Ages 3 to 5. 610-406-9431.
Every Thursday: Preschool Story Time (ages 3 to 5), 10 a.m., and Toddler Story Time (birth to age 3), 11 a.m., Kutztown Community Library, 70 Bieber Alley. 610-683-5820, kutztownlibrary.org.
Every Thursday: Tales for Two – Toddler Storytime, 10 a.m., Wyomissing Public Library, 9 Reading Blvd. Ages 2 to 3.
Every Thursday: Storytime with Miss Betsy, 11 a.m., Bethel-Tulpehocken Public Library, 8601 Lancaster Ave. Stories, songs and crafts for preschoolers. 717-933-4060, berks.lib.pa.us/sbe.
Every Thursday: StoryRiders, 11 a.m., Bernville Area Community Library, 6721 Bernville Road. 610-488-1302.
Every Thursday: Little Friends Story Time, 11 a.m., Robesonia Community Library, 75 S. Brooke St. Stories, songs and crafts with Miss Jenn. Birth to age 5. 610-693-3264.
Every Thursday: Magic: The Gathering Club, 3:30 p.m., Mifflin Community Library, 6 Philadelphia Ave., Shillington. Card game for teens and tweens. 610-777-3911.
Every Thursday: Lego and Duplo Club, 4:15 p.m., Womelsdorf Community Library, 203 W. High St. 610-589-1424.
Every Thursday: Mahjong, 6 p.m., West Lawn-Wyomissing Hills Library, 101 Woodside Ave. Register at 610-678-4888.
Every Thursday: Storytime, 6:45 p.m., Mifflin Community Library, 6 Philadelphia Ave., Shillington. All ages. 610-777-3911.
Every Friday: Baby Lapsits, 9:30 to 10 a.m., Exeter Community Library, 4569 Prestwick Drive. Infant to 18 months. 610-406-9431.
Every Friday: Mini Mother Goose on the Loose for ages birth to 2, 10 a.m., Wyomissing Public Library, 9 Reading Blvd. Nursery rhymes, music and movement.
Every Friday: Off 2 Pre-K: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Muhlenberg Community Library, 3612 Kutztown Road, Laureldale. Active story learning hour for ages 1 to 5. 610-929-0589.
Every Friday: Preschool Story Time, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Oley Valley Community Library, 339 Main St. 484-491-1278.
Every Friday: Rock-N-Blocks, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Muhlenberg Community Library, 3612 Kutztown Road, Laureldale. Build to music for ages 1 to 5. 610-929-0589.
Saturday: Book Sale, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Kutztown Community Library, 70 Bieber Alley. 610-683-5820, kutztownlibrary.org.
Saturday: Trim Healthy Mama Class, 10 a.m., Bethel-Tulpehocken Public Library, 8601 Lancaster Ave. Register at 717-933-4060.
Every Saturday: Lego Construction Crew, 10 a.m., Kutztown Community Library, 70 Bieber Alley. Ages 3 to 12. 610-683-5820, kutztownlibrary.org.
Every Saturday: Dungeons and Dragons, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mifflin Community Library, 6 Philadelphia Ave., Shillington. For teens. 610-777-3911.
Every Monday: Preschool Story Time (ages 3 to 5), 10 a.m., and Toddler Story Time (birth to age 3), 11 a.m., Kutztown Community Library, 70 Bieber Alley. 610-683-5820, kutztownlibrary.org.
Every Monday: Little Listeners, 10:15 a.m., Boone Area Library, 129 N. Mill St., Birdsboro. Stories, songs, crafts and games for ages 5 and younger.
Every Monday: Baby Lap-sit Story Time, 10:15 a.m., Schuylkill Valley Community Library, 1310 Washington Road, Bern Township. 610-926-1555, berks.lib.pa.us/svcl.
Every Monday: Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m., Boone Area Library, 129 N. Mill St., Birdsboro. 610-568-5666.
Every Monday: Baby Story Time with Miss Christine, 10:30 a.m., Sinking Spring Public Library, 3940 Penn Ave. Ages 2 months to 2 years. 610-678-4311.
Every Monday: Story Time with Miss Alicea, 11:15 a.m., Bernville Area Community Library, 6721 Bernville Road. 610-488-1302.
Every Monday: Adult Scrabble Club, 12:30 p.m., Mifflin Community Library, 6 Philadelphia Ave., Shillington. 610-777-3911.
Every Monday: Community Threads, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Kutztown Community Library, 70 Bieber Alley. Work on a quilted collaborative art piece using fabrics and buttons donated by the community. 610-683-5820, kutztownlibrary.org.
Every Monday: Pokemon League, 5 to 7 p.m., Kutztown Community Library, 70 Bieber Alley. All ages and experience levels welcome. 610-683-5820, kutztownlibrary.org.
Monday: Bluebirds of Happiness Day, 5:30 p.m., Muhlenberg Community Library, 3612 Kutztown Road, Laureldale. Families are welcome to join the library for music, movies and crafts. 610-929-0589.
Monday: Family Movie Night, 6 p.m., Robesonia Community Library, 75 S. Brooke St. All ages. 610-693-3264.
Every Monday and Wednesday: Adult Stitching Group, 6:30 p.m. Monday and 1 p.m. Wednesday, Mifflin Community Library, 6 Philadelphia Ave., Shillington. Bring your own materials. 610-777-3911.
Every Monday: Fam PaJam Mondays, 7 to 7:30 p.m., Muhlenberg Community Library, 3612 Kutztown Road, Laureldale. Family story time. Wear pajamas. 610-929-0589.
Every Tuesday: Tunes & Tots, 10 a.m., Kutztown Community Library, 70 Bieber Alley. Short stories, music and sensory play for ages 2 to 5. 610-683-5820, kutztownlibrary.org.
Every Tuesday: Wonderful Wee Ones, 10:30 to 11 a.m., Muhlenberg Community Library, 3612 Kutztown Road, Laureldale. Parent and baby storytime. Birth to age 1. 610-929-0589.
Every Tuesday: Mid-day Free Play, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Muhlenberg Community Library, 3612 Kutztown Road, Laureldale. Self-structured playtime for children to socialize in the toy area and caregivers to meet. Birth to age 5. 610-929-0589.
Every Tuesday: Teen Cafe, 3:15 to 4:30 p.m., Muhlenberg Community Library, 3612 Kutztown Road, Laureldale. Video games, board games and crafts for grades 7 through 12. 610-929-0589.
Every Tuesday: Family Storytime, 6:30 p.m., Spring Township Library, 78-C Commerce Drive. Storytime and crafts. 610-373-9888.
Every Wednesday: Brilliant Beginnings, 9:30 a.m., Mifflin Community Library, 6 Philadelphia Ave., Shillington. For infants and their caregivers. Older siblings welcome. 610-777-3911.
Every Wednesday: Toddler Storytime, 10 to 10:30 a.m., Exeter Community Library, 4569 Prestwick Drive. From walking to age 3. 610-406-9431.
Every Wednesday: Wiggly Wednesday, 10 a.m., Kutztown Community Library, 70 Bieber Alley. 610-683-5820, kutztownlibrary.org.
Every Wednesday: Little Ears Storytime, 10 a.m., Spring Township Library, 78-C Commerce Drive. Age 2 and younger. 610-373-9888.
Every Wednesday: Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m., Wyomissing Public Library, 9 Reading Blvd. For ages 3 and older.
Every Wednesday: Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m., Brandywine Community Library, 60 Tower Drive, Longswamp Township. 610-682-7115.
Every Wednesday: Preschool Story Time with Miss Christine, 10:30 a.m., Sinking Spring Public Library, 3940 Penn Ave. 610-678-4311.
Every Wednesday: Preschool Storytime, 11 a.m., Spring Township Library, 78-C Commerce Drive. Storytime and crafts. Ages 3 to 5. 610-373-9888.
Every Wednesday: Story Time, 11 a.m., Womelsdorf Community Library, 203 W. High St. Ages 1 month to 5 years. 610-589-1424.
Every Wednesday: Books and Bubbles, 11:30 a.m., Brandywine Community Library, 60 Tower Drive, Longswamp Township. For babies and toddlers. 610-682-7115.
Wednesday: Lego Club, 4 p.m., Robesonia Community Library, 75 S. Brooke St. All ages. 610-693-3264.
Every Wednesday: Family Story Time, 6:30 p.m., Brandywine Community Library, 60 Tower Drive, Longswamp Township. 610-682-7115.
Wednesday: Coloring for Adults, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Exeter Community Library, 4569 Prestwick Drive. Ages 16 and older. 610-406-9431.
Wednesday: Chit, Chat, Sit & Knit, 6:30 to 8:15 p.m., Exeter Community Library, 4569 Prestwick Drive. Bring a knitting project to work on. For adults. 610-406-9431.
Every Wednesday: Library Scouts, 7 to 7:30 p.m., Exeter Community Library, 4569 Prestwick Drive. Each evening centers around a theme to make the world a better place. Ages 4 and older. 610-406-9431.
Meetings
Today: Berks County Patriots meeting, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Leesport Farmers Market, 312 Gernant’s Church Road, Leesport. Attorney Simon Grill will talk about the school’s “Promise Program.” PA House and Senate candidates will also be there. All are welcome.
Today: Kutztown Area Garden Club Autumn Plant Swap, 6:30 p.m., Kutztown Community Library, 70 Bieber Alley, Kutztown. Bring bulbs and plants to swap before the meeting at 7 p.m. 610-683-5820.
Every Sunday: Breakfast & Bible Study, 8:30 a.m., Rosedale Camp Grove, 1616 Vine St., Laureldale.
Every Wednesday: Women’s Bible Study and Luncheon, 10 a.m., Rosedale Camp Grove, 1616 Vine St., Laureldale. $10 for workbooks. Register at 610-823-7827.
Wednesday: Alsace Community Heritage Society meeting, Alsace Township Building, 65 Woodside Ave., Alsace Township.
Every Wednesday: Youth Group, 6:30 p.m., Rosedale Camp Grove, 1616 Vine St., Laureldale. Register at 610-985-0716.
Music
Monday: Music by Michael Kropp, 1 to 2 p.m., The Center at Spring Street, 200 W. Spring St., Boyertown. Michael Kropp will sing covers of The Beatles, Credence, Tom Petty and more. Ages 55 and older. 610-367-2313.
Nature
Daily through Dec. 15: Autumn Hawk Watch, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Hawk Mountain Sanctuary’s North Lookout, 1700 Hawk Mountain Road, Albany Township. Trail fee applies for non-members. Hawkmountain.org.
Saturday: Mud Day, 1 to 4 p.m., Nolde Forest Nature Discovery Area, 2910 New Holland Road, Cumru Township. Dress to get messy and play in the mud. Bring a change of clothes and a plastic bag. 610-796-3699.
Sunday: Wild Edibles, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Nolde Forest McConnell Education Hall, 2910 New Holland Road, Cumru Township. Learn about plant id, poisonous look-alikes, preparation and nutritional benefits followed by a walk in the woods. 610-796-3699.
Nightlife
Every Thursday: Wing Night, 6 to 9 p.m., Ukrainian-American Social Club, 542 S. Seventh St. $2.50 for five wings, $5 for ten wings. Non-members welcome.
Every Monday and Tuesday: Free Pool, 4 p.m. to close, Ukrainian-American Social Club, 542 S. Seventh St. Non-members welcome.
Every Monday: Trivia Night hosted by Jim Marlin, 6:30 p.m., Crowne Plaza, 1741 Papermill Road, Wyomissing. Prizes, food and drink specials. Inpursuitoftrivia.com.
Every Tuesday: Beer and Burger Pairing Trivia Night, 7 p.m., Saucony Creek Brewery + Gastropub, 15032 Kutztown Road, Kutztown.
Every Wednesday: Buck a Schuck Oysters and Game Night, 7 p.m., Saucony Creek Brewery + Gastropub, 15032 Kutztown Road, Kutztown.
Pets
Sunday: Blessing the Animals, 2 p.m., Calvary United Church of Christ, 1231 Route 100, Washington Township. Bring pets to get blessed. Pets should be leashed or in a container. Donations accepted to Animal Rescue League of Berks County.
Raffle
Friday and Saturday: Gift Basket Social, 4 to 8 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Bern Reformed United Church of Christ, 3196 Bernville Road, Bern Township. 610-926-1161.
Religion
Sunday: Pennsylvania German worship, 2 p.m., Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 27 Longs Church Lane, Marion Township. The service will be led by Donald Breininger and special music by the Dolpehock Sanger Chor.
Running
Saturday: Fall Fest 5K Run/Walk, registration at 8 a.m., The Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity, 102 Apple St., Leesport. $25. Rewards to the top three male and female runners in each age group. Register at pretzelcitysports.com.
Sales
Saturday: Community-Wide Yard Sale, 7 a.m., Colony Park Development, Spring Township.
Saturday: Hungry Yard Sale, 8 a.m. to noon, Advent Lutheran Church, 16 Telford Ave., Spring Township. Benefits World Hunger.
Saturday: Accessory Sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Exeter Community Library, 4569 Prestwick Drive, Exeter Township. New and gently used purses, scarves and jewelry.
Wellness
Every Saturday and Monday through September: Yoga, 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday and 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, The Center at Spring Street, 200 W. Spring St., Boyertown. Ages 55 and older. Register at 610-367-2313.
Every Saturday through September: Move & Groove, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m., The Center at Spring Street, 200 W. Spring St., Boyertown. Ages 55 and older. Register at 610-367-2313.
Every Sunday and Wednesday through September: Pickleball, 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday and 9 to 11 p.m. Wednesday, Boyertown Community Park, S. Madison St., Boyertown. Sign up at The Center at Spring Street or call 610-367-2313.
Every Monday through September: Pilates, 6 to 6:30 p.m., The Center at Spring Street, 200 W. Spring St., Boyertown. Ages 55 and older. Register at 610-367-2313.
Wine
Saturday: Wine Tasting, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Manatawny Creek Winery, 227 Levengood Road, Amity Township. Featuring the food truck Capt Chucky from noon to 4 p.m. and music from 2 to 5 p.m. 610-689-9804.
Outside Berks
Art
Every Wednesday through Dec. 12: Face & Figure Drawing with Hilary England, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Tamaqua Community Art Center, 125 Pine St., Tamaqua. $10 per class. 570-688-1192.
Celebration
Friday: Fete en Blanc (Party in White), 6 to 9 p.m., Smith Family Plaza at Pottstown’s Borough Hall, 100 East St., Pottstown. Bring your own dinner and beverages. Live music. Wear white, casual or dressier attire. Register at downtownpottstown.org.
Crafts
Saturday: Basket Making Workshop, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Strasburg Heritage Society, 28 E. Main St., Strasburg. Participants will make an egg basket modeled after an original from the Landis Valley Museum. Bring a tape measure, pencil, reed cutter or shears, small pan or bucket, old towel and lunch. Dessert and beverages are provided. $30 member registration, $40 non-member registration, $45 materials fee. Register at 717-687-8816.
Fair
Tuesday through Sept. 29: Ephrata Fair, times vary, Tent City and Grater Memorial Park Amphitheater, Cocalico St., Ephrata. Featuring musical performances, a petting zoo, face painting and a parade. Celebrating 100 years, compete in 100th-themed contests including baked good, crafts, flowers and more. Ephratafair.org.
Festivals
Saturday: Clocktoberfest, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., National Watch & Clock Museum, 514 Poplar St., Columbia. Behind-the-scenes tours, make-and-take clock workshops, steampunk fashion show, silent auction, food trucks and vendors. 717-684-8261, museumoftime.org.
Saturday: Wine, Beer and Food Festival, noon to 5 p.m., Limerick Community Park, Swamp Pike and Ziegler Road, Limerick Township. Featuring Weyerbacher, The Vineyard & Brewery at Hershey, Yards Brewing Co. and Wahlburgers. Benefits local non-profits. Winebeerfoodfestival.com.
Sunday: Ukrainian Day Festival, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Ss. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, 301 Fairview St., Phoenixville. Urkainian food, live music, cash raffle, gift baskets and vendors. Sspeterandpaulukr.com.
Fundraiser
Sunday: Lehigh Valley Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk, registration at 8:30 a.m., walk at 10 a.m., Lehigh Parkway, Lehigh Parkway E. and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Allentown. Three-mile walk or run to benefit the Lustgarten Foundation. Register at lustgarten.org.
Libraries
Every Thursday: Lap-sit Program, 10 a.m., Adamstown Area Library, 3000 N. Reading Road (Route 272). Stories and songs for ages 2 and younger with adult caregiver. Register at 717-484-4200.
Every Thursday: Toddler Story Time, 10:30 a.m., Adamstown Area Library, 3000 N. Reading Road (Route 272). Go back in time to the 1950s with music, games and ice cream, and make a poodle skirt for your doll. Register at 717-484-4200.
Friday: Walk-in Craft, anytime between 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., Adamstown Area Library, 3000 N. Reading Road (Route 272). Make a seasonal craft. 717-484-4200.
Friday: Adamstown Area Library’s Family Place Parent-Child Interactive Sessions, 10 to 11:15 a.m., Peace United Church of Christ, 37 E. Swartzville Road, Denver. This is a five-week course for parents and their children ages 1 to 3.
Saturday: MakeIT AAL: Makey Experience, 10 a.m. to noon, Adamstown Area Library, 3000 N. Reading Road (Route 272). Turn everyday objects into computer touch pads with the electronic kit Makey Makey. For first through fourth grade. Register at 717-484-4200.
Saturday: Dungeons & Dragons Group, noon to 4 p.m., Adamstown Area Library, 3000 N. Reading Road (Route 272). For teens and adults. Register at 717-484-4200.
Every Monday through Oct. 8: Smart Start Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Matthews Public Library, 102 W. Main St., Bethel Township Stories and songs for ages 2 and younger with adult caregiver. Lclibs.org/calendar.
Every Monday through Oct. 8: Smart Start Storytime, 12:15 p.m., Lebanon Community Library, 125 N. Seventh St. Stories and songs for ages 2 and younger with adult caregiver. Lclibs.org/calendar.
Every Tuesday through Oct. 9: Smart Start Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Annville Free Library, 216 E. Main St., Annville Township. Stories and songs for ages 2 and younger with adult caregiver. Lclibs.org/calendar.
Every Tuesday through Oct. 9: Smart Start Storytime, 12:15 p.m., Palmyra Public Library, 50 Landings Drive, Suite B., South Londonderry Township. Stories and songs for ages 2 and younger with adult caregiver. Lclibs.org/calendar.
Every Thursday through Oct. 11: Smart Start Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Richland Community Library, 111 E. Main St. Stories and songs for ages 2 and younger with adult caregiver. Lclibs.org/calendar.
Every Thursday through Oct. 11: Smart Start Storytime, 12:15 p.m., Myerstown Community Library, 199 N. College St. Stories and songs for ages 2 and younger with adult caregiver. Lclibs.org/calendar.
Every Tuesday and Wednesday: Preschool Sensory Story Time, 10 a.m., Adamstown Area Library, 3000 N. Reading Road (Route 272). Stories, songs and craft for ages 2 to 6 with adult caregiver. Register at 717-484-4200.
Religion
Sunday: Services, 7:45 and 10:15 a.m., Sunday School, 9 a.m., Old Belleman’s Church, 3540 Belleman’s Church Road, Centre Township. The church is on the National Register of Historic Places. This is one of four services a year. 610-926-0461.
Tuesday: Interfaith Dialogue on Race & Religion, 11 a.m., Lebanon Valley College, Miller Chapel, 101 N. College Ave., Annville Township. Panelists will represent Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism and atheism. After the panelists answer questions, the discussion will open up to the audience. Register at 717-867-6135.
