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Saturday 02/04/12
Berks Community Hiking Club
Riverfront Park, approx. 7 miles. Meet 10 a.m. at Brentwood parking lot, Rt. 10, Morgantown Road. Leader, Paul, 484-529-8682.
Blue Mountain 50 Plus Club
Meeting at 1 p.m. Bethel Community center. Program, Ken Gehret playing the Violin.
Dance
7:30-11:30 p.m. at the Gilbertsville Fire Company, 1456 East Philadelphia Ave., Rt. 73. Admission. Cash bar. Ages 35 and up. For info call 610-404-1898.
Indoor Flea Market
Book and Bake Sale. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Oley Valley Middle School gym, 3247 Friedensburg Road, Oley.
Laureldale A.A. Bingo
Held at 1610 Nolan St., Laureldale. Games start at 6:30 p.m. Call for directions & reservations, 610-929-4131. Benefits Laureldale A.A. Miller-Keystone Blood Center Drive
Andre Farm, 2638 West Philadelphia Ave., Oley from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Appointments, call Miller-Keystone Blood Center, 610-926-6060.
Pagoda Writers Meeting
1-2 p.m. at the Pagoda. Speaker, book signing, reception and writing exercises. All students from high school thru college invited. For info contact L.T. at 610-413-0373.
Relay For Life of Western Berks Presents
Jimmy and The Parrots at The Inn at Reading, 1040 North Park Rd., Wyomissing from 7-11 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. For info/tickets, 610-451-9853 or 610-698-2310.
Rummage Sale
9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Christ Episcopal Church, 5th & Court Sts., Reading. Use the Madison Avenue Entrance.
Soup and Sub Sale
8 a.m. until sold out. The Schoeneck Fire Company, 125 North King St., Denver. Info, 717-336-6767 or visit www.SchoeneckFire.org.
Spring Valley Boutique
Most items are free. Spring Valley Church of God, 2727 Old Pricetown Rd., Temple. 10 a.m.-noon. Anyone wishing to donate items for this ministry can do so during the boutique hours. For info call 610-929-7969. Cancelled if bad weather.
Sunday 02/05/12
AYCE Breakfast Buffet
7-11 a.m. Geigertown Fire Company, 3433 Hay Creek Road. For info, 610-286-6481.
Breakfast
8 a.m.-1 p.m. Ontelaunee Community Grange #1617, 284 White oak Lane, Leesport. Public invited.
Chicken BBQ
10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the social hall, Leesport Fire Company. Baked goods also available. For infotickets, 610-926-1251.
Miller-Keystone Blood Center Drive
St. Catherine of Siena RC Church, 4975 Boyertown Pike, Reading from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Appointments, call Miller-Keystone Blood Center, 610-926-6060.
Open House
1-4 p.m. Leesport Area Historical Society Museum, 128 Main St., Leesport. Mervin Moyer will play a 1907 Chataugua Roller Organ. Call for info, 610-926-6600.
Open House
Nolde Mansion from 1-4 p.m. See a DVD presentation on the history of Nolde Forest and the Nolde Family. 2 p.m. join Dr. Plushinsky for a program "Tired of Winter? Think of Wild Flowers" in McConnel Hall. For info, 610-796-3699 or 610-582-1773.
Monday 02/06/12
Mohnton Fish & Game Cash 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, Debbie, 610-921-7989 or kazzid57@aol.com. Reading Toastmasters, Club 714
Meets from 7-8:30 p.m. at Alvernia University. Guests welcome. Visit http://reading.freetoasthost.org/ for info.
Tuesday 02/07/12
ABWA Berkshire Charter Chapter
Meets at 5:30 p.m. at Chef Alan's American Bistro, Fairgrounds Square Mall, Reading. Presentation "Bank on Yourself" by Carolyn Bonkoski. For info, www.abwaberkshire.org.
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. Military Veterans Benefits Overview
Weekly on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. Berks County Department of Veteran Affairs, 1243 County Road, Leesport. Call for info, 610-378-5601, ext. 6.
Military Veterans Educational Meeting
9 a.m.-noon. Berks Encore, Hamburg location, 61 North 3rd Street. Info, 610-562-4721.
Miller-Keystone Blood Center Drive
Atonement Lutheran Church, 5 Wyomissing Blvd., Reading from 1-6 p.m. Appointments, call Miller-Keystone Blood Center, 610-926-6060.
Reading Chapter Barbershop Harmony Society
Weekly rehearsal to be held in fellowship hall at Immanuel UCC, Waverly & Brobst Sts., Shillington from 7:30-10 p.m. Call 610-789-5753. 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. Temple Fire Co. Bingo
Every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Free bus service to/from TFC. 4963 Kutztown Rd., Temple. Info/reservations, 610-929-0183. www.tfcbingo.com.
Wednesday 02/08/12
AARP Presents
Sheriff of Berks County, Eric J. Weaknecht with a Q&A. 12:30 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, South 3rd and West High Sts., Womelsdorf. All are welcome.
Anabaptist Lecture Series
"Plain People, Rich Cultures" in Kutztown University Alumni auditorium. 7 p.m. free. Call 610-683-1589 or www.kutztown.edu/pgchc.
Civil Air Patrol Cadets Meeting
For boys and girls ages 12-17. 7-9 pm at Reading Regional Airport, Reading. Civilian auxiliary of Air Force. For info. 610-796-9789.
Country Dancing
Doors open at 6 p.m., lesson at 7 p.m. Shillington Social Quarters, 38 South Sterley St., Shillington. Call for info, 610-777-9063.
Educational Meeting for Military Veterans
9 a.m.-noon Berks Encore, 201 E. Main St., Birdsboro. Info, 610-582-1603.
Flotilla Meeting
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 11-4 at 7:30 p.m. at the Reading Flotilla Training Base, 2058 River Road, Reading. Stanley Dutt, 610-929-1884.
Free Meal at Bethel A.M.E. Church
Every Wednesday from Noon-2 p.m. 330 W. Windsor St., Reading. Call 610-376-7555.
Miller-Keystone Blood Center Drive
Rittenhouse Senior Living, 2900 Lawn Terrace, Reading from 1-4 p.m. Appointments, call Miller-Keystone Blood Center, 610-926-6060.
Penny Bingo
Every Wednesday at Berks Encore Wernersville from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Call 610-670-1372.
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. Rummage Sale
9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Christ Episcopal Church, 5th & Court Sts., Reading. Use the Madison Avenue Entrance.
Sokol Hall Bingo
Doors open at 5 pm.; bingo at 6:30pm. 411 Crestmont St, Reading, weekly. Call 610 375-4500 or visit www.readingsokol.org.
Stories and Snacks for Kids
Weekly at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for preschoolers (must be accompanied by an adult). Held at Gently Used Books, Douglassville Shopping Center. For info, 610-385-0766. Free.
West Lawn Program Bingo
Doors open at 5 p.m.; bingo at 6:45 p.m. 3024 Penn Ave., West Lawn. 610-670-4952.
Womelsdorf Fire Company Bingo
Weekly at Womelsdorf Fire Company Social Quarters, 20 N. Front St. 6:45 p.m.
Thursday 02/09/12
Bingo
Weekly at 18th Ward Democratic Club, 411 Pansy St., Reading. Doors open at 5 p.m.; games at 6:30 p.m.
Community Toastmasters Meeting
7 pm Mifflin Court, 450 East Philadelphia Ave., Shillington. Learn public speaking skills. Great opportunity for personal growth and leadership development. For more info swetchec@verizon.net or 610-378-1723.
Karaoke
Every Thursday at Berks Encore Wernersville from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Call 610-670-1372.
Line Dancing
6:30-8 p.m. Reading Elks Lodge 2210 Hamp. Blvd. Weekly.
Live Performance
Olivet Boys and Girls Club presents "Sister Friend" by Lancaster's Theatre for Transformation at the PAL Center for the Arts, 328 Walnut St., Reading. Free. 6:30 p.m.; doors open at 6 p.m. For info/reservation, 610-373-8910. No walkups.
Miller-Keystone Blood Center Drive
Alvernia University, 400 St. Bernadine St., Reading from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Appointments, call Miller-Keystone Blood Center, 610-926-6060.
Volunteer Orientation and Welcome Back Meeting
9:30 a.m. at the Berks County parks and Recreation Department for new and returning volunteers. For info on volunteering call 610-374-8839. Located Red Bridge Rd.
Friday 02/10/12
Bingo
Weekly at the Greenfields Fire Co. Social Hall, 505 Boeing Ave., Reading. Doors open at 5 p.m.; games at 6:30 p.m. Under new management. Call 610-373-8344 or visit www.greenfields55.com.
Cash Bingo
Doors and kitchen open at 6 p.m.; bingo at 7 p.m. St. John's Parish House, 1 Front St., Mohnton. For info, 610-777-9985. Weekly.
Reading Radio Club
Meets at 8 p.m. at Berks County Agricultural Center, 1238 County Welfare Road, Bern Township. Call Harry, 610-678-8976.
Speak Easy Singles
Valentines Dance. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Lower Macungie Community Center, 3400 Brookside Rd., Macungie. Info, 484-767-4552.
Saturday 02/11/12
AYCE Breakfast
7-11 a.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 4201 Stoudts Ferry Bridge Road, Reading.
BARKS in the Park
10-11 a.m. at Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center. Monthly group dog walk beginning in the Mansion parking area. All dogs must be on leash; one dog per adult hiker. For info/registration, 610-796-3699. Visit www.state.pa.us.
Berks Community Hiking Club
Appalachian Trail, Port Clinton Fire Tower. Meet 10 a.m. Redner's Market, Rt. 61 N. Leesport. Leader, Clyde, 610-913-0284.
Berks Community Strollers
Meet 9:30 a.m. at Redner's in Leesport, Rt. 61 N. Carpool to start of hike. 3 hour walk in the Hamburg Environmental Study area. Bad weather cancels. Leader, Rich, 610-504-4190.
Historical Society of Berks County Presents
Workshop on "Preserve Your Family Legacy by Restoring Family Photographs" from 1-2 p.m. at HSBC, Connor Auditorium, 940 Centre Ave., Reading.
Historical Society of Berks County Presents
Barnyard Animal Art of Berks County Exhibit "The Art of Francis Daniel Devlan". 940 Centre Ave., Reading in Connor Auditorium. Refreshments, 9:30 a.m.; program, 10 a.m.
Homemade Soup Sale
For info on ordering, call 610-582-8220. St. James Lutheran Church, 1337 Geigertown Road, Geigertown.
Hopewell Furnace Presents
"Valentine's Day Industry" from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Features volunteers in living history costume. For info, 610-582-8773 or visit www.nps.gov/hofu. Located five miles south of Birdsboro off Rt. 345. Free.
Laureldale A.A. Bingo
Held at 1610 Nolan St., Laureldale. Games start at 6:30 p.m. Call for directions & reservations, 610-929-4131. Benefits Laureldale A.A. Rummage Sale
9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Christ Episcopal Church, 5th & Court Sts., Reading. Use the Madison Avenue Entrance.
Spaghetti Dinner and Movie Night
Youth fundraiser at Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church in Muhlenberg Township. Dinner, 6 p.m.; Movie "Courageous" follows. Tickets, Michael, 610-926-4201, ext. 205. Limited tickets available at the door.
Sunday 02/12/12
Basket Bingo
Doors/kitchen open at 11:30 a.m.; games at 1 p.m. Reinholds Fire Company Banquet Hall, 156 W. Main St., Reinholds. For info/tickets, Michelle, 717-336-7191.
Berks Community Hiking Club
Arts/Park/Concert/Brewworks Part X. Meet noon at Upper Macungie Park. Leader, Mercedes, 484-515-8001; co-leader, Ron, 610-562-8680.
Breakfast Buffet
7-10:30 a.m. Brecknock Fire Co. Alleghenyville, 1153 Kurtz Mill Road, Mohnton.
Daniel Boone Homestead Presents
"Journey to a Dream: A Program of African American History" at 2:30 p.m. Flintlock shooting demonstrations at the rifle range from noon-3 p.m. For info, 610-582-4900.
Miller-Keystone Blood Center Drive
Calvary Bible Fellowship Church, 4891 Penn Ave., Reading. Appointments, call Miller-Keystone Blood Center, 610-926-6060.
Nativity Lutheran Church Breakfast
7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Located at 13th and Amity Street in Reading.
Oley Fire Crew Company Truck Crew Breakfast
8 a.m.-noon in the Oley Fire Company Social Quarters, 477A Main St. Public welcome.
Strausstown Fire Company Breakfast
8 a.m.-noon at the fire company Social Hall, 10 Walnut St., Strausstown. Benefit the Apparatus Fund.
Wilson Theater Company Presents
"Supper Serenade" in the Wilson High School Lower House Cafeteria. 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Tickets, www.wilsontheater.org.
Monday 02/13/12
Book Club Meets
"Reading is Our Thing" in the basement of the Faith ECC, 400 N. Temple Blvd., Temple from 6:30-730 p.m. Call for info, 610-926-2255.
Mohnton Fish & Game Cash Bingo
100 Gun Club Road, Mohnton. 7-10 p.m. Benefits conservation projects. 610-775-3470. Pretzel City Bear Den Meeting
1 p.m. at 2649 Bernville Rd., Reading. More info call 610-372-8945.
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, Debbie, 610-921-7989 or kazzid57@aol.com. Winter Gardening Series Workshop
"How to Care for Your Trees and Shrubs" by Rich Hawk. Registration required. Call 610-378-1327 or berksextension.psu.edu.
Tuesday 02/14/12
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. Military Veterans Benefits Overview
Weekly on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. Berks County Department of Veteran Affairs, 1243 County Road, Leesport. Call for info, 610-378-5601, ext. 6.
Reading Chapter Barbershop Harmony Society
Weekly rehearsal to be held in fellowship hall at Immanuel UCC, Waverly & Brobst Sts., Shillington from 7:30-10 p.m. Call 610-789-5753. Reading Community Players Meeting
General meeting for the theatre. 8 p.m. at the Playhouse, 11th & Buttonwood Sts., Reading.
Reading Women's Connection
Dinner Party from 6:30-8 p.m. at Gionnotti's Country Manor, 3118 Pricetown Rd., Fleetwood. Speaker, Gloria Feralio, Woodbury, NJ, speaks about her untold story. For reservations, Deb, 610-926-9623.
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. Temple Fire Co. Bingo
Every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Free bus service to/from TFC. 4963 Kutztown Rd., Temple. Info/reservations, 610-929-0183. www.tfcbingo.com.
Saturday 02/18/12
AYCE Breakfast
6-10 a.m. Cost by donation. The Schoeneck Fire Company, 125 North King St., Denver. Info, 717-336-6767 or visit www.SchoeneckFire.org.
Dance
7:30-11:30 p.m. at the Gilbertsville Fire Company, 1456 East Philadelphia Ave., Rt. 73. Admission. Cash bar. Ages 35 and up. For info call 610-404-1898.
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