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Saturday 11/22/08 Berks Community Hiking Club Nolde Hike
Hike the trails of Nolde Forest. Meet 10 a.m. Nolde's Saw Mill parking lot, Rt. 625. Leaders: Ellen Konecny, 610-775-2677 & Annelies Visser, 610-777-4223. Blue Mountain Eagle Climbing Club Banquet
Musical entertainment by Jurkiewicz Family Strings. 1 p.m. Virginville Grange Hall, Rt. 143S. www.bmecc.org. Blue Mountain Eagle Climbing Club Spitzenburg Hike
Hike/climb on private property & visit with wildlife artist Dan Crist. Meet at 9:09 a.m. at Virginville Grange Hall, Rt. 143S, behind hotel. Leader: Ron Kieffer, 484-269-0852. Book Bonanza Collection
9 a.m.-noon. County Rd., across from Ag Center, Leesport. Do not deliver books to this location any other time. 484-706-0731.
Breakfast at Vinemont Community Lutheran Church
A.Y.C.E. 7-10 a.m. Located in Reinholds. Take-out available.
Chicken BBQ Sponsored by People to People
11 a.m.-2 p.m. Shurfine Market, 4724 Penn Ave., Route 422, Sinking Spring. Call Pamela Heinly, 610-678-9011.
Christmas Bazaar at St. John's UCC
9 a.m.-2 p.m. Whiteoak & Walnut Sts., Kutztown. Christmas decorations, crafts, country kitchen, white elephant table, homemade baked goods, chow chow, quilt raffle, lunch & take-out orders.
Christmas Craft Show at Hope Church UMC
Crafts, food, baked goods, silent auction, door prizes. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 117 N. Monocacy Creek Rd., Douglassville. 610-385-7141. Free admission.
Craft Show at Governor Mifflin Middle School
9 a.m.-3 p.m. 130 E. Lancaster Ave., Shillington. Free admission & parking. Sponsored by the Governor Mifflin Music Assoc.
Craft Show at Hamburg Fieldhouse
9th annual event by the Keystone Handicrafters. Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. & Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Located on Pine St., Hamburg. Free admission & parking. Food available. Info, 610-488-9216.
Family-Style Ham & Beef Dinner at Rosedale UCC
4-7 p.m. 1301 E. Bellevue Ave., Laureldale. Info, 610-929-0331.
Flea Market & Food Sale
9 a.m.-2 p.m. S.S. Cyril & Methodius Church Basement, 6th & Laurel Sts., Reading. Info call Marge, 610-375-3515.
Ham, Fried Oyster, Oyster Pie Supper
3-7 pm. Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Stouchsburg, Pa. Along 422 between Myerstown and Womelsdorf. 610-589-2202.
Holiday Bazaar & Craft Show at St. Mark's Lutheran Church
8 a.m.-2 p.m. 5 Brooke Manor, Birdsboro. Breakfast 7:30-10:30 a.m. & lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Crafts, bake sale, white elephant & raffles. Breakfast proceeds benefit John Maicher Liver Transplant Fund.
Holiday Bazaar at Friedens UCC
8 a.m.-2 p.m. 337 Main St., Oley. Baked goods, food, gifts, crafts & white elephant.
Homemade Chicken Pot Pie Supper at St. Paul's UCC
A.Y.C.E., family-style. 3:30-7 p.m. 5 W. Arch St., Fleetwood. Tickets at the door.
Kutztown University Presents The Glass Menagerie
Tennessee Williams' first Broadway play runs thru November 23rd. 8 p.m. Rickenbach Theatre (LC 135). Tickets, 610-683-4092. Info, 610-683-4563. www.kutztown.edu/acad/spe_the.
Laureldale A.A. Bingo
Held at 1610 Nolan St., Laureldale. Games start at 6:45 p.m. Call for directions & reservations, 610-929-4131. Benefits Laureldale A.A. Miller-Keystone Blood Center Blood Drives
Immaculate Conception Church, 930 Chestnut St., Douglassville from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Frieden's UCC, 337 Main St., Oley from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Bern Reformed UCC, 3196 Bernville Rd., Leesport from 8-10:45 a.m. Replacement Drive for Shane Ott at Classic Harley-Davidson, 983 James Dr. (Rt. 183), Leesport from 2-5 p.m. Appointments required, call Miller-Keystone Blood Center, 610-926-6060.
Mt. Pleasant Fire Co. Cash Bingo
Ladies Auxiliary weekly bingo at 6:45 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. Food available. Info, 610-488-1968.
Reading Navy Club Breakfast
9 a.m. Info, 610-929-8343.
Reading Public Library Movie Day
2 p.m. For young adults. 100 S. 5th St., 2nd floor, Reading. 610-655-6350.
Spaghetti Supper at Bethany Lutheran Church
4:30-7 p.m. 336 Franklin St., West Reading. Free will offering. Take-out available. White elephant table & homemade baked goods table.
Travel Adventure Cinema Series
Featuring Cruising the Rivers of Europe with Clint Denn. 7 p.m. Garden Spot High School Auditorium, 669 E. Main St., New Holland. Sponsored by the Garden Spot Soccer Club. Tickets available at show time or pre-order, 717-445-9341.
Sunday 11/23/08 Concert at Peace UCC
Featuring Re-Creation. 7 p.m. Church is located on Swartzville Rd., 1/2 mile south of Rt. 272 on Rt. 897), Denver, PA. Free admission. Free will offering.
Craft Show at Hamburg Fieldhouse
9th annual event by the Keystone Handicrafters. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Located on Pine St., Hamburg. Free admission & parking. Food available. Info, 610-488-9216.
Flying Boardshoot
Monarch Fire Co., 50 Pennsylvania Ave., Monacacy, starting at noon. Call 610-385-3310 for details.
Kutztown University Presents The Glass Menagerie
Tennessee Williams' first Broadway play's final performance. 2 p.m. Rickenbach Theatre (LC 135). Tickets, 610-683-4092. Info, 610-683-4563. www.kutztown.edu/acad/spe_the.
Nolde Forest Environmental Center
hosting a program featuring Falcons and other birds of prey, in McConnell Hall, 2-3 pm. For more info or to register 610-796-3699
Olivet Ladies Auxiliary Bingo
Every Sunday. Oakbrook Unit, 1161 Pershing Blvd., Reading. Doors open at noon. Bingo begins at 1 p.m. Kitchen open. Must be 18 to play.
Sacred Orchestra
With Dave Stahl will lead worship service at Community UCC, 3330 St. Lawrence Ave., St. Lawrence 10:15 am. For info. 610-779-3955.
Turkey Trot
35th annual event sponsored by the Muhlenberg Twp. Parks & Recreation Dept. 10K & 5K races start at 11 a.m. 2 mile run begins at 12:15 p.m. Laurel Run Park. Registration fee. For info or to register, 610-929-1503. www.muhlenbergtwp.com.
Used Book Sale
Sponsored by Central Catholic High School Spirit Club from 1-4 p.m. Includes gently used fiction, nonfiction, children's books and more. Light refreshments. 1400 Hill Road, Reading.
Wheatland Chorale
present the North American premier of Circlesong by Bob Chilcott. 3 pm at Pennsylvania Academy of Music, 42 N. Prince St., Lancaster. Seating limited, for more info. www.pamusacad. org or 717-399-9733.
Monday 11/24/08 Berks County Public Libraries Bookmobile
Outreach Services Deliveries & Bookmobile Maintenance. Free Informational Meeting
Joint Replacement Surgery will be discussed by Dr. John Martin at 7 p.m. in the Phoebe Berks Village auditorium. Free and open to the public. Call Diana Berstler, 610-927-8513.
Miller-Keystone Blood Center Blood Drive
St. John's Lutheran Church, 1 Front Street Plaza, Mohnton, 4-8 p.m. Appointments required, call Miller-Keystone Blood Center, 610-926-6060.
Mohnton Fish & Game Bingo
100 Gun Club Road, Mohnton. 7-10 p.m. Benefits conservation projects. 610-775-3470. Reading Pagoda Chorus of Sweet Adelines Rehearsal
Weekly. Open to all ladies and teenage girls at 6:30 p.m. Rosedale UCC, Bellevue Ave., Laureldale. For info, www.harmonize.com/readingpagoda. Robesonia Community Library Fall Kids' Craft
6:30 p.m. 75-A S. Brooke St. 610-693-3264.
West Lawn-Wyomissing Hills Library Story Hour
6 p.m. "Happy Thanksgiving!” 101 Woodside Ave., West Lawn. 610-678-4888.
Tuesday 11/25/08 Adamstown Area Library Preschool Storytime
10 a.m. Stories and a simple activity for children ages 2-6 with a parent or adult caregiver. Registration requested. 3000 N. Reading Rd., Adamstown, PA. 717-484-4200.
Berks County Public Libraries Bookmobile
Laurel Center – 10:45 a.m.; Lenhartsville - near PO – 1-2 p.m.; Kempton – 2:15-3:45 p.m.; Lyons Station - Main & State – 4:30-5 p.m. Marion Fire Company Bingo
Social Hall at the Marion Fire Co., 85 Main St., Stouchsburg. Doors open at 5 p.m.; bingo at 7 p.m. Miller-Keystone Blood Center Blood Drives
Valhalla Health & Fitness, 4970 DeMoss Road, Reading from 9 a.m.-1:40 p.m.; St. John's Hains Church, 591 N. Church Road, Wernersville from 4-8 p.m.; Berks County Intermediate Unit, 1000 Commons Blvd., Reading from 7:30 a.m.-4:10 p.m. Appointments required, call Miller-Keystone Blood Center, 610-926-6060.
Reading Navy Club
Meets at the Wyomissing Public Library, 9 Reading Blvd., Wyomissing. 7:30 p.m. Info, 610-929-8343.
Ringing Hills Chapter of Sweet Adelines International Rehearsal
Weekly rehearsal to be held at St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, Route 422, Douglassville. 7-9:45 p.m. For info, call 610-948-6505. West Lawn-Wyomissing Hills Library Story Hour
10 a.m. "Happy Thanksgiving!” 101 Woodside Ave., West Lawn. 610-678-4888.
Wednesday 11/26/08 Adamstown Area Library Preschool Storytime
10 a.m. Stories and a simple activity for children ages 2-6 with a parent or adult caregiver. Registration requested. 3000 N. Reading Rd., Adamstown, PA. 717-484-4200. Beginner Country Line Dancing
Every Wednesday, featuring DJ Dixie Lynn. 7-10 p.m. Banquet Hall (wooden floor) at the West Wyomissing Fire Co., 2160 Cleveland Ave., West Lawn. 610-678-9591.
Berks County Public Libraries Bookmobile
Youth Outreach/School Stop - 10:15 a.m.; Youth Outreach/School Stop - 1:30-2:30 p.m.; Colonial Manor - 3-3:15 p.m.; Green Hills Manor - 3:30-4 p.m.; Flying Hills - Village Center Lot - 4:15-5 p.m. Miller-Keystone Blood Center Blood Drives
Fairview Christian School, 410 South 14th St., Reading, 8 a.m.-noon; Cardiologists of West Reading, 301 S. Seventh St., Reading, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Appointments required, call Miller-Keystone Blood Center, 610-926-6060.
Riverside Bene. Association Cash Bingo
1742 Pear St., Reading. Doors open at 5; games at 6:15 p.m. Held in banquet hall. Call 610-373-9519. Womelsdorf Fire Company Bingo
Weekly at Womelsdorf Fire Company Social Quarters, 20 N. Front St. 6:45 p.m. Thursday 11/27/08 Adamstown Area Library Closed for Holiday
The library is closed today in celebration of Thanksgiving.
Friday 11/28/08 Black Friday Pancake Breakfast
7-11 a.m. Zion Spies Evangelical Lutheran Church, 310 Spies Church Road, Alsace Twp., Reading. Call 610-779-1181. Funds raised will help send congregational youth to ELCA Regional and churchwide youth gatherings.
Hawk Mountain Holiday Open House
Free family activities, crafts, live owl program & snacks. Friday & Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton. Info, 610-756-6000 or www.hawkmountain.org.
Miller-Keystone Blood Center Blood Drives
Reading Royals@the Sovereign Center, 5th & Cherry Streets, Reading, 3-7 p.m. Appointments required, call Miller-Keystone Blood Center, 610-926-6060.
Reading Public Library Game Day
3:30-5 p.m. For young adults. 100 S. 5th St., 2nd floor, Reading. 610-655-6350.
Robesonia Community Library Family Movie Night
Featuring newly released robotic adventure. 6:30 p.m. Free movie and snacks. 75-A S. Brooke St. 610-693-3264.
Saturday 11/29/08 Berks Community Hiking Club Schubert Surroundings Stroll
Approx. 6 mile hike around roads in the Schubert area in the woods, along fields & parallel to I-78. Lunch to follow at Midway or Noll's Keystone House. Wear orange. Meet 9:30 a.m. at Blue Marsh Area, Church Rd. parking lot off Rt. 183. Leaders: Gerry & Willie Kramer, 610-678-5245.
Christmas Craft Show at Stevens Fire Hall
8 a.m.-2 p.m. 91 Stevens Rd., Stevens. Kitchen will be open. Free admission.
Hawk Mountain Holiday Open House
Free family activities, crafts, live owl program & snacks. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton. Info, 610-756-6961 or www.hawkmountain.org.
Holiday Lights Program at Gring's Mill Recreation Area
Walk-thru light display featuring nightly entertainment, model train display & visit with Santa. Runs thru Dec. 28th. 6-9 p.m. Located on Tulpehocken Rd., across from Penn State Berks-Lehigh Campus. Info, 610-374-2944 or www.countyofberks.com/parks.
Laureldale A.A. Bingo
Held at 1610 Nolan St., Laureldale. Games start at 6:45 p.m. Call for directions & reservations, 610-929-4131. Benefits Laureldale A.A. Miller-Keystone Blood Center Blood Drives
Curves, 1008 W. Ben Franklin Hwy., Douglassville, 7:30 a.m.-12:10 p.m. Appointments required, call Miller-Keystone Blood Center, 610-926-6060.
Mt. Pleasant Fire Co. Cash Bingo
Ladies Auxiliary weekly bingo at 6:45 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. Food available. Info, 610-488-1968.
Reading Public Library Movie Day
2 p.m. For young adults. 100 S. 5th St., 2nd floor, Reading. 610-655-6350.
Tri-PAC Hosts Santa's Workshop
Pictures with Santa, gift-wrapping, create ornaments to take home & put on tree to be featured on stage in holiday production Miracle on 34th Street (discount tickets available). 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tri-County Performing Arts Center, 245 E. High St., Pottstown. Info, 610-970-1199. www.tripac.org.
Sunday 11/30/08 Blue Mountain Eagle Climbing Club Blue Marsh Lake Hike
Loop hike. 8 miles, easy. Bring water, snacks, lunch & appropriate footwear. Meet at 10 a.m. at State Hill Rd. boat ramp parking lot. Leader: Dave Reitz, 610-921-3303. Free Concert and Sing-Along
3 p.m. at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 30 Liberty Street, Shillington. Presenting The Messiah. Doors open one-half hour prior to the concert. Free will offering. Located Rt. 222 and 724, near Shillington Town Hall.
Holiday Lights Program at Gring's Mill Recreation Area
Walk-thru light display featuring nightly entertainment, model train display & visit with Santa. Runs thru Dec. 28th. 6-9 p.m. Also featuring "The Magic of the Holidays" by Kyle & Kelly at 6:30 & 7:30 p.m. Located on Tulpehocken Rd., across from Penn State Berks-Lehigh Campus. Info, 610-374-2944 or www.countyofberks.com/parks.
Olivet Ladies Auxiliary Bingo
Every Sunday. Oakbrook Unit, 1161 Pershing Blvd., Reading. Doors open at noon. Bingo begins at 1 p.m. Kitchen open. Must be 18 to play.
Tree Lighting Ceremony in Millcreek Township
White Swan Park at 6:15 p.m. Festivities follow at Millcreek Community Center, East Main St., Newmanstown. Music by Millcreek Community Musical Ensemble. For info call 610-207-9650.
Monday 12/01/08 An Evening of Christmas
With Re-Creation. 7:15 p.m. Tri-Valley High School. Sponsored by the Tri-Valley Lions Club.
Berks County Public Libraries Bookmobile
Alsace Manor Fire Co. – 1:30-2:15 p.m.; Pricetown - R. Strauss Park – 2:30-3:15 p.m.; Oley - Rt. 73 at New Life Church – 3:30-5 p.m.; Oley - King's IGA – 6:15-8:15 p.m.
Miller-Keystone Blood Center Blood Drive
Birdsboro Market, 100 Chestnut St., Birdsboro, 4-7 p.m.; Spring Valley Fitness, 4920 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring, 5-8:15 p.m. Appointments required, call Miller-Keystone Blood Center, 610-926-6060.
Mohnton Fish & Game Bingo
100 Gun Club Road, Mohnton. 7-10 p.m. Benefits conservation projects. 610-775-3470. Reading Pagoda Chorus of Sweet Adelines Rehearsal
Weekly. Open to all ladies and teenage girls at 6:30 p.m. Rosedale UCC, Bellevue Ave., Laureldale. For info, www.harmonize.com/readingpagoda. South Reading Community Watch
Meets 1st Monday at Emma’s Place, 2nd Floor, 324 Orange St., side door. 7 p.m. Call 610-374-4066.
West Lawn-Wyomissing Hills Library Story Hour
6 p.m. "Penguins.” 101 Woodside Ave., West Lawn. 610-678-4888.
Tuesday 12/02/08 Berks County Public Libraries Bookmobile
Outreach Stops – 10 a.m.; Mifflin Court – 1:15-2:15 p.m.; Youth Outreach/School Stop – 2:30-3:15 p.m.; Penn’s Crossing – 3:30-4 p.m.; Mohnton - E. Wyomissing (bank lot) – 4:15-5 p.m.
Marion Fire Company Bingo
Social Hall at the Marion Fire Co., 85 Main St., Stouchsburg. Doors open at 5 p.m.; bingo at 7 p.m. Miller-Keystone Blood Center Blood Drive
Cruise One, 3933 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, 1-3 p.m.; Spine & Wellness Center, 3933 Perkiomen Ave., Reading; GMAC Real Estate, 1 Meridian Blvd., Wyomissing, 10 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Appointments required, call Miller-Keystone Blood Center, 610-926-6060.
Ringing Hills Chapter of Sweet Adelines International Rehearsal
Weekly rehearsal to be held at St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, Route 422, Douglassville. For info, call 610-948-6505. The Village Library of Morgantown Art In The Library
10 a.m. 207 North Walnut St., Morgantown in the Community Room. 610-286-5832 or www.villagelibrary.org.
West Lawn-Wyomissing Hills Library Book Bingo
Holiday family activity. 6 p.m. 101 Woodside Ave., West Lawn. 610-678-4888. Free program & refreshments. Call the library, 610-678-4888 to sign up and for more info.
West Lawn-Wyomissing Hills Library Story Hour
10 a.m. "Penguins.” 101 Woodside Ave., West Lawn. 610-678-4888.
Womelsdorf Community Library
Come see Santa and Holiday Craft Night 6:30 pm at Womelsdorf Community Library, 203 W. High St., Womelsdorf. Free, all ages welcome.
Wednesday 12/03/08 Berks County Public Libraries Bookmobile
Youth Outreach/School Stop – 1:30-2:30 p.m.; Hearthstone at Maidencreek – 3:15-3:45 p.m.; Maidencreek - Cornerstone Dr. – 4-5 p.m.; Spring Towne Center - Giant Lot/Rt. 724 – 6:30-8 p.m.
Blue Mountain Eagle Climbing Club Executive Committee Meeting
Everyone is welcome to listen to officers discuss important club matters & appoint a nominating committee & auditors. Suggestions welcome. 7 p.m. Reinsel Kuntz Lesher Bldg., 1330 Broadcasting Rd., Wyomissing. Directions, Janice Reich, 610-372-1636 or President Martyann Gutierrez, 610-777-1442.
Holiday Lights Program at Gring's Mill Recreation Area
Walk-thru light display featuring nightly entertainment, model train display & visit with Santa. Runs thru Dec. 28th. 6-9 p.m. Located on Tulpehocken Rd., across from Penn State Berks-Lehigh Campus. Info, 610-374-2944 or www.countyofberks.com/parks.
Miller-Keystone Blood Center Blood Drive
Quadrant, 2120 Fairmont Ave., Reading, 6:50-10:50 a.m.; PA Career Link, 501 Crescent Ave., Reading, 8-10:30 a.m.; Boscov's East, 4500 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, 3-7 p.m.; Daniel Boone Middle School, 1845 Weavertown Road, Douglassville, 3-7 p.m. Appointments required, call Miller-Keystone Blood Center, 610-926-6060.
Rummage Sale at Christ Church
9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 5th & Court Sts., Reading - use Madison Ave. entrance.
Womelsdorf Community Library
Knitting and Crocheting Club meets at 6 p.m. All ages and abilities welcome. Learn to knit or crochet or share ideas. Please bring your own materials. 203 West High St., Womelsdorf. Call 610-589-1424.
Thursday 12/04/08 Community Night Benefit for DVGRR
25% of the cost of meals purchased will go to Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue. 5-9 p.m. Two locations - Isaac's Restaurant & Deli at Village Square in Wyomissing & at Granite Run Square in Lancaster. Visit www.dvgrr.org for benefit flyer to present at restaurant.
Holiday Lights Program at Gring's Mill Recreation Area
Walk-thru light display featuring nightly entertainment, model train display & visit with Santa. Runs thru Dec. 28th. 6-9 p.m. Located on Tulpehocken Rd., across from Penn State Berks-Lehigh Campus. Info, 610-374-2944 or www.countyofberks.com/parks.
Knights of Columbus Bingo
Knights of Columbus Home Association, 950 Weiser St., Reading. Doors open at 5 p.m.; games at 6:30 p.m. Non-smoking. 610-376-5734.
Miller-Keystone Blood Center Blood Drives
Alvernia College, 400 St. Bernadine St., Reading, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Appointments required, call Miller-Keystone Blood Center, 610-926-6060.
Parish-Dana Retirees Meeting
Fellowship, 11 a.m.; lunch at noon at Riverside Beneficial Assoc., 1742 Pear St., Reading.
Senior Citizens Club Meeting
Meets at 10:30 a.m. at the Salvation Army Community Center, 301 S. 5th St., Reading. Info, call 610-678-1257. Tri-PAC Presents Miracle on 34th Street
Performances of the classic tale of Macy's Santa, Kris Kringle, run thru Dec. 21st. 7:30 p.m. Tri-County Performing Arts Center, 245 E. High St., Pottstown. Tickets available from Box Office Manager, Beth McGee, 610-323-6884 or beth@villageproductions.org. www.tripac.org.
West Lawn Senior Citizens Club Meeting
Membership open for 2009, renewals due by Dec. 31, 2008. Fun and entertainment. Wilson School Music Group provides entertainment this month. For info call Clara at 610-678-2123.
Friday 12/05/08 Annual Holiday Craft Fair
6-9 pm at Mt. Penn Elementary Center Cafetorium, 2310 Cumberland Ave., Mt. Penn. 610-406-0434.
Christmas at Historic Joanna Furnace
Thru Sunday. 6-9 p.m. Admission fee. Historic Joanna Furnace, 3 miles north of Morgantown. 610-286-0388 or www.haycreek.org.
Christmas Wreath Sale
Sponsored by Friends of the Spring Township Library at the library from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and Sat., Dec. 6 from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Refreshments available. Call 610-373-9888.
Ephrata Area Community Theater Presents Seussical
Musical based on the books by Dr. Seuss runs thru Dec. 14th. 7:30 p.m. Brossman Business Complex, 124 E. Main St., Ephrata. For info or tickets, 717-738-2228.
Friends Holiday Wreath Sale
12 noon-5 p.m. at the Exeter Community Library. Also, Dec. 6 from 12 noon-5 p.m. All unsold wreaths available for sale during regular library hours.
Holiday Lights Program at Gring's Mill Recreation Area
Walk-thru light display featuring nightly entertainment, model train display & visit with Santa. Runs thru Dec. 28th. 6-9 p.m. Located on Tulpehocken Rd., across from Penn State Berks-Lehigh Campus. Info, 610-374-2944 or www.countyofberks.com/parks.
Miller-Keystone Blood Center Blood Drives
Sentry Abstract Co., 1025 Berkshire Blvd., Suite 600, Wyomissing, 8:30-11:30 a.m.; The Bachman Company, 1 Park Plaza, Wyomissing, 2-5 p.m. Appointments required, call Miller-Keystone Blood Center, 610-926-6060.
Tri-PAC Presents Miracle on 34th Street
Performances of the classic tale of Macy's Santa, Kris Kringle, run thru Dec. 21st. 8 p.m. Complimentary visit with Santa, cast & crew after the show tonight only. Tri-County Performing Arts Center, 245 E. High St., Pottstown. Tickets available from Box Office Manager, Beth McGee, 610-323-6884 or beth@villageproductions.org. www.tripac.org.
Saturday 12/06/08 A Noble Street Christmas
7 a.m.-2 p.m. The Link Center, 201 Noble St., Reading. Featuring a holiday craft show (9 a.m.-3 p.m.), trackless train rides for the children, visits with Santa (10 a.m.-noon), local children's musical groups performing (noon-1 p.m.), breakfast (7 a.m.-10 a.m.) & lunch, visit from the Three Kings (1-3 p.m.), Christmas tree sales. Info, 610-372-7310.
Blue Mountain Waves Christmas Luncheon
All military women and guests invited to attend at Central Grille, 196 Doe Run Rd., Manheim, 11:30 am For reservations call Irene Highburg at 569-2429. For more info on the organization call Kitty Smith, 569-9353.
Breakfast
Mt. Pleasant Fire Co., 5664 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Bernville. 7-11 a.m.
Christmas at Historic Joanna Furnace
Thru Sunday. 6-9 p.m. Admission fee. Historic Joanna Furnace, 3 miles north of Morgantown. 610-286-0388 or www.haycreek.org.
Christmas Bazaar at St. Thomas Church
8 am - 2 pm at 536 N. Main St.,Bernville. Baked goods, jellies, candy, handmade crafts, etc. Food and refreshments available.
Christmas Craft Bazaar at Holy Guardian Angels
Homemade crafts & food. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free admission. 3121 Kutztown Rd., Reading. 610-921-2729.
Christmas Wreath Sale
Sponsored by Friends of the Spring Township Library at the library from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Refreshments available. Call 610-373-9888.
Ephrata Area Community Theater Presents Seussical
Musical based on the books by Dr. Seuss runs thru Dec. 14th. 2 & 7:30 p.m. Brossman Business Complex, 124 E. Main St., Ephrata. For info or tickets, 717-738-2228.
Friends Holiday Wreath Sale
12 noon-5 p.m. at the Exeter Community Library. All unsold wreaths available for sale during regular library hours.
Historical Society of Berks County First Saturday Program
Presents "Berks County and the Norfolk Southern Corridor Program" by Rudy Husband. Refreshments at 9:30 a.m.; program at 10 a.m. Small fee for members and non-members. 940 Centre Ave., Reading. Call for info, 610-375-4375.
Holiday Greens Sale at Wheatland
Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. & Sunday noon-4 p.m. Proceeds go to the upkeep of Wheatland's grounds & gardens. Info, www.wheatland.org.
Holiday Lights Program at Gring's Mill Recreation Area
Walk-thru light display featuring nightly entertainment, model train display & visit with Santa. Runs thru Dec. 28th. 6-9 p.m. Also featuring Berks Ballet Theatre with selections from The Nutcracker & others. Located on Tulpehocken Rd., across from Penn State Berks-Lehigh Campus. Info, 610-374-2944 or www.countyofberks.com/parks.
Kutztown University Christmas on the Farm
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Rain or shine. Featuring PA German hoilday traditions, the Belsnickel (PA German version of Santa Claus), carolers, farm animals, demonstrations, food, crafts & PA German Society member's only book sale. Sponsored by & held at the PA German Cultural Heritage Center on Luckenbill Rd. Info, 610-683-1589 or www.kutztown.edu/community/pgchc.
Monarch Fire Company Steak and Shrimp Night
Begins at 5 p.m. 50 Pennsylvania Ave., Monacacy. Call 610-385-3310 for details.
NORCO Fire House Flea Market
8 a.m.-1 p.m. NORCO Fire House, Rt. 724, east of Coventry Mall. Call Pat, 610-326-5104.
Ontelaunee Region AACA Meeting
7 p.m. New Jerusalem Zion Church, Krumsville. Info, email ontelauneecar@entermail.net.
Rummage Sale at Christ Church
9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 5th & Court Sts., Reading - use Madison Ave. entrance.
Tri-PAC Presents Miracle on 34th Street
Performances of the classic tale of Macy's Santa, Kris Kringle, run thru Dec. 21st. 8 p.m. Tri-County Performing Arts Center, 245 E. High St., Pottstown. Tickets available from Box Office Manager, Beth McGee, 610-323-6884 or beth@villageproductions.org. www.tripac.org.
Winter Craft Show
9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission. Daniel Boone Middle School, 1845 Weavertown Road, Douglassville. For more info www.danielbooneoptimist.com or call Gail, 610-385-3759.
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