In Berks
Art
Through July 21: Clay Speaks: Ceramics Juried Show, hours vary, Clay on Main, 313 Main St., Oley. Clayonmain.org.
Bicycling
Today: Berks County Bicycle Club Fourth of July Ride, departs at 10 a.m. from Schuylkill Valley Elementary School, 62 Ashley Way, Leesport. 30-40 miles. Be there 15 minutes early to sign in. Not for novice cyclists. See berksbicycle.com/rides for information about what to bring. Helmets required. Cue sheets and GPS links at berksbicycle.com/cues. Cancellation info at tinyurl.com/BCBCFBPG.
Saturday: Berks County Bicycle Club ride DB02 Zion Climber, departs at 8:30 a.m. from Daniel Boone Middle School, 1845 Weavertown Road, Amityville, difficulty level of 4 (5 is most difficult), 32 miles. Be there 15 minutes early to sign in. Not for novice cyclists. See berksbicycle.com/rides for information about what to bring. Helmets required. Cue sheets and GPS links at berksbicycle.com/cues. Cancellation info at tinyurl.com/BCBCFBPG.
Sunday: Berks County Bicycle Club ride WY20 Ephrata Main Street Express, departs at 8:30 a.m. from Wyomissing Jr./Sr. High School, 630 Evans Ave., difficulty level of 4 (5 is most difficult), 44 miles. Be there 15 minutes early to sign in. Not for novice cyclists. See berksbicycle.com/rides for information about what to bring. Helmets required. Cue sheets and GPS links at berksbicycle.com/cues. Cancellation info at tinyurl.com/BCBCFBPG.
Tuesday: Berks County Bicycle Club Tuesday Night Pedal and Pig Out Ride, departs at 6 p.m. from Oley Valley High School parking lot, 17 Jefferson St., Oley, 20-25 miles. Variety of paces from very challenging to moderate. Be there 15 minutes early to sign in. See berksbicycle.com/rides for information about what to bring. Helmets required. Cue sheets and GPS links at berksbicycle.com/cues. Cancellation info at tinyurl.com/BCBCFBPG.
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: Meat Tray/Cash Bingo, doors at 5 p.m., games at 6:30 p.m., Leesport Fire Company Social Quarters, 11 S. Canal St. Hard cards and specials. 610-296-1251.
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., Bern Township, 610-373-8344.
Every Friday: Cash bingo, 7 p.m., Ruscombmanor Fire Company, 3721 Pricetown Road, Pricetown. 610-944-9851.
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, 6:15 p.m., Laureldale Athletic Association, 1610 Nolan St. Call 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. Doors open at noon. Food and drinks available. 610-568-4354.
Every Monday: Bingo, doors at 9:30 a.m., games at 11 a.m., Shillington Farmers Market, 10 S. Summit St., Cumru Township. Benefits Veterans Making A Difference.
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., Cumru Township. Benefits Veterans Making A Difference.
Every Tuesday: Morning bingo, doors at 8:30 a.m., Grill Fire Co., 739 Mountain View Road, Cumru Township. 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: Meat & Grocery Bingo, doors at 4 p.m., games at 6:30 p.m., Friendship Hook & Ladder Fire Company, 10 Warwick St., Boyertown. Hard cards and specials. 610-367-2500, 610-367-9657.
Every Wednesday: Cash Bingo, doors at 4:30 p.m., games at 6 p.m., Lyons Fire Company, 110 Park Ave. Food available. Benefits the Truck Crew and Ladies Auxiliary. 484-638-2948.
Every Wednesday: Bingo, doors at 5 p.m., games at 6:30 p.m., Sokol Hall, 411 Crestmont St.
Every Wednesday: Bingo, doors at 5 p.m., games at 6:30 p.m., Shillington Farmers Market, 10 S. Summit St., Cumru Township. Benefits Veterans Making A Difference.
Camp
Tuesday: Deadline to register for a 4-day history camp for children, camp to be held July 16 to 19, Berks County Heritage Center and Beidler House, 1102 Red Bridge Road, Bern Township. Camp will be held from 9 a.m. to noon for 20 children; $50 per child. Call 610-374-8839 or email Becky Hughes at rhughes@countyofberks.com.
Dances
Every Thursday: Line Dancing for Exercise, 10 to 11 a.m., Albright College, 1621 N. 13th St. Free for Silver Sneakers members, $5 nonmembers. 484-388-3419.
Every Friday: Line Dancing for Exercise, 1 to 2 p.m., Fleetwood Encore, 109 W. Vine St. $1. 484-388-3419.
Friday: Country Dancing with DJ Jack, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Shartlesville Grange, 71 N. Fourth St., Shartlesville. Food available from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $6 admission. Proceeds benefit outreach programming by Shartlesville Lions Club. 610-698-0577.
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.
Exercise
Wednesdays through Aug. 21: Village Volleyball, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Huff’s Union Church, 540 Conrad Road,Hereford Township. Any age and ability is welcome.
Family
Wednesday: Storytime at the Berks County Heritage Center, 10 to 11 a.m., Berks County Heritage Center, 1102 Red Bridge Road, Bern Township. Learn about the Gruber Wagon Works and the many tools used to build a wagon; reading of “Old McDonald Had a Woodshop.” For kids aged 3-8 and their parents.
Wednesday: “Toad’s Great Escape,” presented by Family Stages, 7 to 8 p.m., West Lawn Park, 2338 Noble St., Spring Township. Admission is free, sponsored by Township of Spring Parks & Rec. More information at springtwpberks.org and 610-678-5399.
Festival
Today through Saturday: Mifflin Community Days, Governor Mifflin High School, 101 S. Waverly St., Shillington. Tonight’s entertainment is Flamin’ Dick and the Hot Rods, Flying Dutchmen Aeromodelers, Berks County Harley Owners Group; Friday brings Country Night with the Cramer Brothers Band, the Rehrig Brothers, Community Days Car Cruise; Saturday is a fireworks display, joined by the United States Navy Cruisers Band and the Rockers.
Food
Friday: Ukrainian Food Sale, 3 to 6 p.m., Nativity of the BVM Ukrainian Catholic Church Hall, 211 Grace St. Pierogi (potato, sauerkraut, cheese), and nut, poppy and apricot rolls for sale.
Hiking
Saturday: Felix Dam Hike with Berks Strollers, 9:30 a.m. meeting at Felix Dam parking lot. From Reading, travel east on Route 12, take River Road exit, and travel north on River Road 2.7 miles to Whitner Road. Turn left into Felix Dam Recreation parking area.
History
Friday: Screening of “Hiwwe wie Driwwe,” a documentary following one man’s quest to trace his Pennsylvania Dutch roots, 6:30 p.m., Berks History Center, 940 Centre Ave. $10; must be reserved in advance. Visit berkshistory.org or call 610-375-4375.
Sunday: Conrad Weiser Living History Sunday at the Homestead, noon to 4 p.m., 28 Weiser Road, Womelsdorf. Historic guided tours from noon to 3 p.m. Re-enactors on site; free admission.
Sunday: Two Scotsmen in the 18th Century Manatawny: George Douglass and Andrew Robeson, 2 p.m., Beidler House, 1130 Old River Road, Gibraltar. Presentation by Courtney Stevens and Susan Speros. For more information, call 610-374-8839 or visit countyofberks.com/parks.
Libraries
Every Thursday and Wednesday: Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m., Wyomissing Public Library, 9 Reading Blvd. For ages 3 and older.
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.
Every Thursday: StoryRiders, 11 a.m., Bernville Area Community Library, 6721 Bernville Road. 610-488-1302.
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 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 Saturday through Aug. 17: Magic Maker Workshops, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Spring Township Library, 78-C Commerce Drive. Participate as a donor by contributing to sticker and yarn drives, a crocheter for wigs and beanies, or a crafter for decorated flowers, envelopes and more. Completed wigs and beanies are for The Magic of Yarn Project, which benefits children with cancer. 610-373-9888.
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.
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.
Monday: Literature and Art programming for children and teens, noon, Bethel-Tulpehocken Library, 8601 Lancaster Ave., Bethel. 717-933-4060.
Monday: Tortoise Open House, 6 to 7 p.m., Exeter Community Library, 4569 Prestwick Drive. For ages 4 and older. Get an up close visit & touch opportunity with Dan de Lion, the library’s resident Russian Tortoise.
Monday: Your Birthday Moon, 6 to 7 p.m., Muhlenberg Community Library, 3612 Kutztown Road. Ages 6-12 will create art and/or stories about their birthday moon to share with the group. Free, no registration. 610-929-0589.
Monday: Library Board Meeting, 6:30 to 7:30p.m., Muhlenberg Community Library, 3612 Kutztown Road. All meetings are open to the public. 610-929-0589.
Tuesday: Baby Lapsits Storytime, 9:30 to 10 a.m., Exeter Community Library, 4569 Prestwick Drive. For infants to age 1 (pre-walking). Caregivers hold their babies in their laps while the librarian leads the group in a variety of lap songs, rhymes and simple stories.
Tuesday: Stitch and Chat, 1 to 3 p.m., Brandywine Community Library, 60 Tower Drive, Longswamp Township. All ages. 610-682-7115.
Tuesday: Painting and Pizza Party, 1 p.m., Kutztown Community Library, 70 Bieber Alley. Learn to paint your very own sunset to take home; pizza party to follow. Ages 12 and up. For more information, call 610-683-5820.
Every Tuesday and Wednesday: Pinochle, 5:30 p.m Tuesday and 1 p.m. Wednesday, Mifflin Community Library, 6 Philadelphia Ave., Shillington. Players of all skill levels are welcome. Decks provided. 610-777-3911.
Tuesday: Farm Animal Petting Zoo, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Exeter Community Library, 4569 Prestwick Drive. Family-friendly; Sleepy Hollow Farms Traveling Petting Zoo comes to the library. Free and open to the public. No registration required. Early Literacy stations inside the program room from 5 to 7 p.m. Outdoor pony rides with suggested donation.
Every Tuesday: Tweens & Teens Book Club, 6:30 p.m., Spring Township Library, 78C Commerce Drive. Reading and discussion of “The One and Only Ivan” by Katherine Applegate. Free. Registration suggested to get your book on time. Register at circulation desk or by emailing stlchild@berks.lib.pa.us Contact Info: 610-373-9888 |www.berkslibraries.org/spring-township.
Tuesday: Book Discussion Group, 7 p.m., Kutztown Community Library, 70 Bieber Alley. “Carnegie’s Maid” by Marie Benedict. 610-683-5820.
Wednesday: Preschool STEAM Story Time, 9:45 a.m., Robesonia Community Library, 75 S. Brooke St. Ages 2 to 5. 610-693-3264.
Wednesday: Wiggly Wednesday, 10 a.m., Kutztown Community Library, 70 Bieber Alley. Playtime with blocks for children 2 and older. 610-683-5820.
Every Wednesday: Discovery Time Preschool STEAM Program, 10 a.m., Schuylkill Valley Community Library, 1310 Washington Road, Bern Township. 610-926-1555.
Wednesday: Toddler Storytime, 10 to 10:30 a.m., Exeter Community Library, 4569 Prestwick Drive. For ages walking to 3 years old. Toddlers will enjoy stories, songs, finger plays, activities, and crafts as we sing and read together with friends.
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 with Miss Becky, 11 a.m., Hamburg Public Library, 35 N. Third St. Stories, learning activities and crafts. 610-562-2843.
Every Wednesday: Story Time, 11 a.m., Womelsdorf Community Library, 203 W. High St. Ages 1 month to 5 years. 610-589-1424.
Wednesday: Teen Reading Lounge, 1 p.m., Kutztown Community Library, 70 Bieber Alley. An interactive, hands-on book discussion for teens. 610-683-5820. For more details, check events calendar kutztownlibrary.org.
Wednesday: Lego Club, 4 p.m., Robesonia Community Library, 75 S. Brooke St. All ages. 610-693-3264.
Wednesday: How to Eat Well on a Budget, 6 p.m., Spring Township Library, 78C Commerce Drive. Learn how to eat healthy foods on a budget, presented by Reading Tower Health. Free. No registration required. For more information: call 610-373-9888 or visit www.berkslibraries.org/spring-township.
Wednesday: Second Wednesday Book Club, 6:30 to 7 :30 p.m., Muhlenberg Community Library, 3612 Kutztown Road. Adult book club reads a variety of books; anything from classics to current novels. Free. 610-929-0589.
Meetings
Every Sunday: Breakfast & Bible Study, 8:30 a.m., Rosedale Camp Grove, 1616 Vine St., Laureldale.
Tuesday: Happy Boombadears, noon, Wegman’s Restaurant, 4401 Pottsville Pike, Muhlenberg Township. Lunch followed by meeting. New members are welcome. 610-926-1443.
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.
Every Wednesday: Youth Group, 6:30 p.m., Rosedale Camp Grove, 1616 Vine St., Laureldale. Register at 610-985-0716.
Nature
Friday: Starwatch, 8:30 to 10 p.m., Berks County Heritage Center, 1102 Red Bridge Road, Bern Township. Program begins inside, followed by viewing the stars through telescopes with members of the Berks County Astronomical Society. For more information, call 610-374-8839 or visit countyofberks.com/parks.
Saturday: Beginner Guide to Geocaching, 2 p.m., Gring’s Mill Recreation Area, 2083 Tulpehocken Road, Wyomissing. Explainer to thw world-wide treasure hunting game of geocaching. Dress for the weather; loaner GPS units available. Call for details if using your own GPS. Free program for all ages. For more information, call 610-374-2944 or visit countyofberks.com/parks.
Open house
Every Tuesday through July: Berks LaunchBox Tinker Tuesdays, 2 to 7 p.m., GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, 201 Washington St., Reading. Open house to tinker with tools in the maker space including 3D printers. 610-396-6400.
Senior activities
Every Friday: Early Bird Breakfast, promptly at 8 a.m., The Center at Spring Street, 200 W. Spring St., Boyertown. $3. Ages 55 and older. Reservations required two days in advance. 610-367-2313.
Sports
Monday: Deadline to register for orienteering with Delaware Valley Orienteering course on July 14. Orienteering, a competitive international sport, combines racing with compass navigation. Short instructional program for beginners offered at 11 a.m. Map fee day of event. Registration required, call 610-374-2944.
Support
Wednesday: NAMI Family Support Group, 7 to 8 p.m., Calvary United Church of Christ, 640 Centre Ave. This is a free, peer-led support group for family members, caregivers and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar circumstances. Meets the second Wednesday of every month. Enter at NAMI sign at back door. Contact 610-685-3000 or berksnami@gmail.com.
Workshop
Saturday: Tie-Dyeing Workshop, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Clay on Main, 313 Main St., Oley. Clay on Main will provide T-shirts, or bring your own shirt or other piece of fabric (must be cotton). Admission is $50 per adult, $18 for school-aged children. Family-friendly.
Outside Berks
Bicycling
Today: Berks County Bicycle Club Seasoned Spokes ride, departs at 9 a.m. from Weaver Markets, 2610 N. Reading Road, Swartzville. Difficulty level of 2 (5 is most difficult), 20 miles. Be there 15 minutes early to sign in. Not for novice cyclists. See berksbicycle.com/rides for information about what to bring. Helmets required. Cue sheets and GPS links at berksbicycle.com/seasonedspokes.php. Rain or very windy weather cancels.
Saturday: Berks County Bicycle Club ride AD13 100K Lancaster County Ramble, departs at 8 a.m. from Stoudt’s Brewery, 2800 N. Reading Road, Adamstown, difficulty level of 2 (5 is most difficult), 62 miles. Be there 15 minutes early to sign in. Not for novice cyclists. See berksbicycle.com/rides for information about what to bring. Helmets required. Cue sheets and GPS links at berksbicycle.com/cues. Cancellation info at tinyurl.com/BCBCFBPG.
Hikes
Sunday: Landingville Marsh Hike with naturalist Robin Tracey from Tuscarora State Park, meeting at 10:40 a.m. at Advanced Auto Parts at Cressona Mall parking lot to travel to Landingville Marsh for 11 a.m. hike, Schuylkill County. Leashed dogs are welcome, but must get along with other dogs and people. Contact Robin at 570-467-2506. Shine only.
History
Every Tuesday through Aug. 6: Stories on the Porch, 10 a.m., Rock Ford Plantation, 881 Rockford Road, Lancaster. For children in preschool through fifth grade. Donations welcome. 717-392-7223, rockfordplantation.org.
Libraries
Mondays through July 22: Monday Meander with Miss Jess, 12:30 p.m., Commit to be fit and take a stroll to achieve your goal. Meet Miss Jess every Monday at a beautiful park; come for the Summer Lunch Program at noon 12 and stay for the walk at 12:30. This week’s walk will be at Schoeneck Park. Meet at Main Street Park in Reinholds; group will travel to Schoeneck together. 717-484-4200.
Wednesday: Planet Power by Lancaster County Parks Department and Adamstown Area Library, 2 p.m., St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 80 E. Main St., Adamstown. Learn a little bit about each of the planets in our solar system and make your own planet. For families. Please register.
Wednesday: Library Board of Trustees meeting, 6:30 p.m., Adamstown Area Library, 3000 N. Reading Road, (Route 272), Adamstown, Lancaster County. 717-484-4200.
Wednesday: Bedtime Stories, 6:30 p.m., Adamstown Area Library, 3000 N. Reading Road, (Route 272), Adamstown, Lancaster County. Enjoy stories, a craft and a snack. Don’t forget to wear your pajamas. 717-484-4200.
Music
Sunday: Ephrata Concert Band, 7:15 p.m., Ephrata Borough’s Grater Park, Cocalico Street, Ephrata, Lancaster County. Patriotic music conducted by Martin Hinkley. Bring folding chairs. In the event of extreme weather, the concert will be moved inside the Ephrata Recreation Center, 130 S. Academy Drive. Admission is free. Refreshment for sale at intermission.
Museums
Today through Sunday: Reading Railroad Days, Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 Gap Road, Strasburg, Lancaster County.
