May 15
Drive-Thru Take Out Ham Supper: 2 to 6 p.m. or until sold out, St. John-Hill Church, 620 Hill Church Road, Boyertown. Pre-order until May 1 or until sold out, call 610-367-8114. Limited walk-up tickets day of supper (unless sold out). All tickets $12.50 (purchased via credit card $13). Ham, potato filling, gravy, Hill Church Butter Beans, corn, green beans, applesauce, pepper cabbage, roll and butter, ice cream. www.stjohnhillucc.org
May 15
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Free flower planting activity for children: hosted by St. Markâs Evangelical Lutheran Church, Birdsboro during the Street Fair at Main Bird Park in Birdsboro from noon until 5 p.m. All children may plant a flower in a cup which will be then wrapped in foil.
Amanda Pelesky, owner and sole artist of Jewels By AGP Inc. designs wire wrapped pendants and bracelets to create pretty, unique and wearable art. She specializes in real gemstone materials and also makes pieces that incorporate well with essential oil use.
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April 11
Literatour Berks Author Zoom: 10 a.m. author Raffi Berg discusses his book Red Sea Spies: The True Story of Mossad’s Fake Diving Resort. Register at www.readingjewishcommunity.org/home/literatour.
April 12
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Miller-Keystone Blood Drive: 1 to 6 p.m. at Boyertown Community Library. Appointment required. Schedule online at giveapint.org or call 1-800-223-6667. Registration in lower level of library.
April 15
Alzheimerâs support group - Understanding the basics: 6:30 to 8 p.m. join senior care experts from Chestnut Knoll via Zoom or call 1-646-558-8656. RSVP at 610-473-8066. Zoom meeting code - 585 786 5203.
April 19
Spark Joy Webinar: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free, hosted by Muhlenberg, Kutztown and Oley Valley Community Libraries. Learn the KonMari Method with Shannon Honeycutt of Spark Joy Charlotte. Includes Q&A and raffle. Register by emailing kutztowndesk@gmail.com.
Route 73 and Neiffer Road, Obelisk
April 11: The Rev. Christian McMullan will conduct the 8 a.m. Holy Communion in the church and the 10:15 a.m. worship service to be held in the church. All are welcome.
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Guidelines: attendees must wear a mask and practice social distancing of at least 6 feet. We will not be singing as we are accustomed to. Please do not attend services if you feel sick. Weekly services are also offered online via the St. Lukeâs Obelisk YouTube Channel. It is our hope and prayer that everyone stays safe and well during these difficult times.
Colebrookdale Railroad in Boyertown offers a leisurely, pedal-powered adventure deep into the tall forests of the Secret Valley, crossing bridges, chasing creeks, and taking in all of the wonders such as deer, fox, heron and bald eagles.
Colebrookdaleâs Secret Valley Rail Bike Explorers Program was funded in part by Carl and Sylvia Landis, the Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation, and by a grant from the Community Conservation Partnerships Program, under the administration of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Recreation in support of the Schuylkill Highlands Mini-Grant Program administered by Natural Lands Trust.
âThe Foundation supports programs and organizations that enhance recreational opportunities for all Tri-County area residents, said Dave Kraybill, President, Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation. Our partnership with Colebrookdale Railroad and their Rail Bike Explorers Program will provide a unique chance