Wednesday
Feb. 13
LEGO Club, 4 p.m., Robesonia Community Library, 75A S. Brooke St. Information: 610-693-3264.
Love at the Library, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Spring Township Library, 78C Commerce Drive. Dr. Jim Huber will facilitate a lively discussion of some of his favorite self-help books on improving one’s life, love and relationships. Information: 610-373-9888.
Read S’More, 3:15-4:30 p.m., Muhlenberg Community Library, 3612 Kutztown Road, Laureldale. Tweens and teens are welcome to snack on s’mores while being read to by Miss Jacki.
Wiggly Wednesday, 10 a.m., Kutztown Community Library, 70 Bieber Alley. Followed by Teen Reading Lounge at 3 p.m. Information: 610-683-5820.
Woman’s Club of Wernersville meeting, 7:30 p.m., South Heidelberg Township Building, 555A Mountain Home Road. “Girls of the Month” featuring seniors from Conrad Weiser High School.
Thursday
Feb. 14
Little Friends Story Time, 11 a.m., Robesonia Community Library, 75A S. Brooke St. Miss Jenn will share stories, songs and activities for children up to age 5. Information: 610-693-3264.
Roots to Wings: Animal Babies, 10-11 a.m., Bingaman Nature Center, 2843 Hill Road, Lower Alsace Township. Program designed for children ages 3-5 to learn about what it takes for animal babies to grow up strong. Cost: $5. Pre-registration required: jbrooks@countyofberks.com.
Sensory story time, 10:30 a.m., Schuylkill Valley Community Library, 1310 Washington Road, Bern Township. For preschoolers on the autism spectrum. Information: 610-926-1555.
StoryRiders Preschool STEAM Program, 1 p.m., Spring Township Library, 78C Commerce Drive. Hands-on experiments, exploration and games. Information: www.berkslibraries.org/branch/spring-township.
Used Book Sale, 10 a.m.-noon, Kutztown Community Library, 70 Bieber Alley. Followed by Toddler Story Time at 10 a.m., Preschool Story Time at 11 a.m. and Art Cats at 4-5 p.m. information: 610-683-5820.
Friday
Feb. 15
Movie Night, 7 p.m., Kiss-ingers Lutheran Church, 715 Berkshire Blvd., Wyomissing. Attendees are welcome to bring a drink, snack or a friend.
Saturday
Feb. 16
Fruit Lover Winter Workshops, 9:30 a.m., Lancaster Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Manheim Township. Workshops take place throughout the day. Registration form, directions and information at BYFG.org.
Hues and Brews at the Library, 2 p.m., Spring Township Library, 78C Commerce Drive. Doodle, sketch, color, zentangle or more while enjoying a craft brew (available for purchase). Information: www.berkslibraries.org/branch/spring-township.
Ontelaunee Junior Grange All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner, 5-8 p.m., Ontelaunee Grange Hall, 1076 Grange Road, Bern Township. Cost: adults, $8; children 3-12 years old, $5; children 2 and under, free. Meal includes salad, spaghetti, dessert and drink.
Soup Sale, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Salem UCC, 307 Covered Bridge Road, Oley Township. Eat in or take out, chicken corn noodle and beef vegetable. Quarts $6, pints $3. Baked goods available. Pre-orders: 610-689-0724.
Used Book Sale, 9:30-2 p.m., Kutztown Community Library, 70 Bieber Alley. With Lego Construction Crew at 10 a.m. Information: 610-683-5820.
Valentine’s Breakfast Buffet, 7 a.m.-noon, Historic Joanna Furnace Iron Works, 1250 Furnace Road, Union Township. Benefits educational programs and restoration of Joanna Furnace.
Sunday
Feb. 17
All-You-Care-to-Eat Breakfast with Frosty the Snowman, 8 a.m.-noon, St. Ignatius School Hall, 2810 St. Albans Drive, Spring Township. Cost: adults, $8; children ages 6-12, $4.
Bingo, 12:30 p.m., St. Francis Academy, 668 Pine St., Bally. Proceeds benefit MBS Church and SFA. Information: 610-987-8851.
Jim Rule Concert, 9:15 a.m., Schwarzwald Lutheran Church, 250 Church Lane Road, Exeter Township. Jim Rule will be presenting an hourlong concert for all ages.
Kutztown Area Historical Society meeting, 2 p.m., Kutztown Area Historical Society, Whiteoak Street and Normal Avenue, Kutztown. Carl Landis will speak on the long rifles.
Lehigh Gorge D and L Trail Shuttle Hike, 8 a.m., Burger King, 12 Jetson Drive, Tilden Township. Second meeting place: 9:15 a.m. Glen Onoko trailhead. Group will shuttle to Rockport and hike along the Lehigh River. Information: Annie Jay, anniejay35@gmail.com; Scott Birchman, 484-280-3034.
“The Magic of Broadway,” 4 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 527 Washington St., Reading. Reading Choral Society will sing Broadway tunes. Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at the door; $10 for students.
Breakfast, 8 a.m.-noon, Shartlesville Community Fire Company, 5676 Old U.S. 22. Full breakfast menu. Proceeds benefit the apparatus fund.
Monday
Feb. 18
Preschool Story Time, 10 a.m., Kutztown Community Library, 70 Bieber Alley. Followed by Toddler Time Story Time at 11 a.m., Community Threads at 4:30-6:30 p.m. and Pokemon League at 5 -7 p.m. Information: 610-683-5820.
Tuesday
Feb. 19
Annual Meeting of Our Town Foundation, 6 p.m., Hamburg Strand Theater, 6 S. Fourth St., Hamburg. Open to the public. Please RSVP by Friday to Our Town Foundation: 610-562-3106.
Berks Quilters Guild Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Bern Evangelical Lutheran Church, 820 W. Leesport Road, Bern Township. Collection of quilts from around the country will be exhibited. Guests welcome. Information: berksquiltersguild.org.
Used Book Sale, 10 a.m.-noon, Kutztown Community Library, 70 Bieber Alley. Followed by Tunes and Tots at 10 a.m.; Teen Tuesday at 3 p.m. Information: 610-683-5820.
Wednesday
Feb. 20
Hues and Brews at the Library, 6 p.m., Spring Township Library, 78C Commerce Drive. Doodle, sketch, color, zentangle or more while enjoying a fresh cup of coffee. Information: www.berkslibraries.org/branch/spring-township.
Teen Escape Room, 3:15-4:30 p.m., Muhlenberg Community Library, 3612 Kutztown Road, Laureldale. Teens in grades 7-12 are challenged with clues and puzzles in this escape room-esque event. Register: 610-929-0589.
Wiggly Wednesday, 10 a.m., Kutztown Community Library, 70 Bieber Alley. Followed by Teen Reading Lounge at 3 p.m. Information: 610-683-5820.
Thursday
Feb. 21
Berks County Patriots Meeting, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Leesport Farmer’s Market, 312 Gernant’s Church Road, Ontelaunee Township. Carol Gardecki and Scott Uehlinger will speak.
Boyertown Relay for Life, 4-10 p.m., Washington Grille and Pub, 1063 Route 100, Bechtelsville. Dine and donate. Proceeds benefit The American Cancer Society.
Cheesesteak, fries and applesauce meal, 4-7 p.m., Central Berks Fire Co., 111 Callowhill St., Centerport. Cost: $7.50. Eat in or take out.
Kutztown Area Garden Club, 7 p.m., Kutztown Community Library, 70 Bieber Alley. Hear about the restoration of a Pennsylvania land area. Information: 610-683-5820.
Little Friends Story Time, 11 a.m., Robesonia Community Library, 75A S. Brooke St. Miss Jenn will share stories, songs and activities for children up to age 5. Information: 610-693-3264.
Networking Event at Smokin’ Brays, 5:30-7 p.m., Smokin’ Brays, 278 W. State St., Hamburg. Meet local business members, artists and fellow residents at free social networking event. RSVP by Thursday to Our Town Foundation: 610-562-3106.
StoryRiders Sensory Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m., Muhlenberg Community Library, 3612 Kutztown Road, Laureldale. Interactive program presented at a preschool level for children with sensory processing issues or discomfort with noises and crowds.
Used Book Sale, 10 a.m.-noon, Kutztown Community Library, 70 Bieber Alley. Followed by Toddler Story Time at 10 a.m., Preschool Story Time at 11 a.m. and Art Cats at 4-5 p.m. information: 610-683-5820.
Friday
Feb. 22
Friends of the Pottstown Library Used Book Sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, with a bag sale all day Saturday, 500 E. High St.
Family Movie Night, 6:30 p.m., Kutztown Community Library, 70 Bieber Alley. Featured movie is, “Christopher Robin.” Information: 610-683-5820.
Saturday
Feb. 23
Buffet Breakfast, 7 a.m.-10 a.m., Little Swatara Church of the Brethren, 31 Rehrersburg Road, Tulpehocken Township.
Basket Raffle, 10 a.m., St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, 9 West Railroad St., Nesquehoning. Pirohi and halupki sale, bake sale, wine raffle and amazing prizes. Snow date: March 2.
Free Community Meal, noon, Calvary United Church of Christ, 1231 Route 100, Washington Township.
Homemade Chicken Pot Pie Dinner, 4:30-7:00 p.m., St. Thomas Church, 536 N. Main St., Bernville. Cost: adults, $10; children ages 3-10, $5. Benefits 2019 mission trips. Information: 610-488-6702.
Owl Prowl, 6-7:30 p.m., Bingaman Nature Center, 2843 Hill Road, Lower Alsace Township. Discover the feathered friends who make February their time to find love. Learn about Pennsylvania’s native owls, their calls and fun facts about how they’ve evolved into one of our animals of the night. A hike into the woods of Antietam Lake Park will follow a brief discussion and show and tell about owls. Geared toward families with children ages 5 and older. Contact jbrooks@countyofberks.com to register.
Rug Hooking Class with Janice Sonnen, Kutztown Community Library, 70 Bieber Alley. Cost: $60. Includes kit, hook and frame. Information: 610-683-5820.
Shuttle Hike from Rock back to Route 501, 9 a.m., Route 501 parking lot. Rated moderate/difficult. Deep snow will cancel. Information: George Schollenberger, 717-933-4858.
Spaghetti Dinner, 4:30-7 p.m., Bally Mennonite Church, 1481 Route 100, Washington Township. Proceeds will provide funds for the Bally Community Preschool.
Uncork and Unwind with Your Valentine, 7-10 p.m., Boyertown Community Library, 24 N. Reading Ave., Boyertown. Cost: $40 per ticket; $75 sweetheart deal. Must be 21 years or older. Tickets available www.berkslibraries.org/branch/boyertown.
Used Book Sale, 9:30-2 p.m., Kutztown Community Library, 70 Bieber Alley. With Lego Construction Crew at 10 a.m. Information: 610-683-5820.
Sunday
Feb. 24
Bingo, 2 p.m., Comfort Inn, 2017 N. Reading Road, East Cocalico Township. Cost: two cards for 25 cents. Information: 484-256-0851. Benefits Adamstown Community Days projects.
Fasnacht and Sticky Bun Sale, St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 99 Church St., Hamburg. Pick-up on March 1 and 2. Cost: fasnachts: $6.50 per dozen; sticky buns: $4 per half dozen. Information and pre-orders: 610-562-4440.
Italian Hoagie Sale, Pioneer Grange 1777, 46 E. Keller St., Topton. Deadline to order is Feb. 24. Cost: $5. Pickup: March 4, 3-5 p.m. at the grange hall. Orders: 610-463-7213.
Monday
Feb. 25
Alsace Community Heritage Society Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Alsace Township Building, 65 Woodside Ave.
Cabin Fever Reliever, 5-8 p.m., 201 West Restaurant, 201 W. Lancaster Ave., Shillington. Cost: $20 person. Appetizers, cash bar, auction, 50/50 and more. Tickets available at the library. Information: 610-777-3911.
Family Movie Night, 6 p.m., Robesonia Community Library, 75A S. Brooke St. Snacks will be available to purchase during the movie. Information: 610-693-3264.
Preschool Story Time, 10 a.m., Kutztown Community Library, 70 Bieber Alley. Followed by Toddler Time Story Time at 11 a.m., Community Threads at 4:30-6:30 p.m. and Pokemon League at 5-7 p.m. Information: 610-683-5820.
Teen GroupThink, 3-5 p.m., Muhlenberg Community Library, 3612 Kutztown Road, Laureldale. Teens in grades 7-12 are welcome to attend this snack-friendly discussion group.
Tuesday
Feb. 26
Used Book Sale, 10 a.m.-noon, Kutztown Community Library, 70 Bieber Alley. Followed by Tunes and Tots at 10 a.m.; Teen Tuesday at 3 p.m. Information: 610-683-5820.
Wednesday
Feb. 27
Conversacion con Amigos, 7 p.m., Kutztown Community Library, 70 Bieber Alley. A time of bilingual fun and casual Spanish conversation for adult and teen speakers. Information: 610-683-5820.
Lego Club, 4 p.m., Robesonia Community Library, 75A S. Brooke St. Information: 610-693-3264.
Read S’More, 3:15-4:30 p.m., Muhlenberg Community Library, 3612 Kutztown Road, Laureldale. Tweens and teens are welcome to snack on s’mores while being read to by Miss Jacki.
“The U. S. Constitution,” 7 p.m., Ephrata Public Library, 550 S. Reading Road. Attorney Scott Hoh will discuss the Founding Fathers and the basic law that has governed the country for 230 years. Information: 717-733-1616.
Wiggly Wednesday, 10 a.m., Kutztown Community Library, 70 Bieber Alley. Followed by Teen Reading Lounge at 3 p.m. Information: 610-683-5820.
Thursday
Feb. 28
Blue Mountain Eagle Climbing Club Evening Social, 6:15 p.m., Blue Marsh Canteen, 5027 Bernville Road, Penn Township. Information: jogomo@verizon.net or 610-775-3482.
Heidelberg Heritage Society Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Lerch Tavern, 182 W. Penn Ave., Wernersville. Carol Dieffenbach Kantner presents “The Dieffenbach Family: Organ Builders.”
Little Friends Story Time, 11 a.m., Robesonia Community Library, 75A S. Brooke St. Miss Jenn will share stories, songs and activities for children up to age 5. Information: 610-693-3264.
Sensory story time, 10:30 a.m., Schuylkill Valley Community Library, 1310 Washington Road, Bern Township. For preschoolers on the autism spectrum. Information: 610-926-1555.
Used Book Sale, 10 a.m.-noon, Kutztown Community Library, 70 Bieber Alley. Followed by Toddler Story Time at 10 a.m., Preschool Story Time at 11 a.m. and Art Cats at 4-5 p.m. information: 610-683-5820.
Saturday
March 2
1950s theme Murder Mystery Dinner, “The Case of the Shaken, Rattled, and Rolled Reporter,” 5:30-8 p.m., Olivet Blue Mountain Camp, 115 Mountain Ave., Hamburg. Cost: $35 per person. Proceeds benefit Our Town Foundation. Tickets: 610-562-3106 or hamburgpa.org/events.
Sunday
March 3
All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Buffet, 7-11 a.m., Geigertown Fire Company, 3433 Hay Creek Road, Robeson Township. Proceeds benefit the fire company. Information: geigertownfireco.com or 610-286-6481.
