Oct. 1
Movie Matinee – Double Creature Feature: 12:30 p.m. Exeter Community Library, 4569 Prestwick Drive, Reading. Showing “A Quiet Place” and “A Quiet Place II” rated PG-13 for terror, violence and disturbing and bloody images. No snacks or drinks will be served, but please feel free to bring your own) No registration necessary.
Oct. 2
Death Café: 1 p.m., Exeter Community Library, 4569 Prestwick Drive, Reading. Held in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources, the Death Cafe is a congenial group of people who meet to discuss death, dying, living and life. The aim is to increase the awareness of death to help people make the most of their (finite) lives. This is NOT a grief support group. Email Mallory at exetercl@berks.lib.pa.us to register.
Oct. 2 & 3
Grand Opening: General Carl Spaatz National U.S. Army Air Forces Museum, a WWII experience, 28 Warwick St., Boyertown. Ribbon cutting 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 2. Live music, WWII military vehicles, self-guided tours start at noon. Reduced $5 admission for Oct. 2 only. Oct. 3 general admission museum self-guided tours Thursday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Interactive tours 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Reservations required, more details at https://www.spaatzmuseum.org/.
Oct. 2
Boyertown Optimist Club Youth Safety Event: 12 to 3 p.m. at Gilbertsville YMCA. Includes fire trucks, ambulance, police fingerprinting, and Master Kim’s Black Belt Academy presents a Stranger Danger program 1 to 2 p.m. Register for the Stranger Danger program at Boyertownoptimist@gmail.com.
Oct. 2
Friends of Mifflin Community Library Bus Trip: to Grounds for Sculpture Gardens in New Jersey, Oct. 2. $50 plus site admission. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Register at the Library, 6 Philadelphia Ave. in Shillington by Sept. 2. For more trip information, email friendsofmcl@yahoo.com.
Oct. 2
Annual Fall Flea Market, Bake Sale, Craft Show and Basket Raffle: 8 to 11 a.m., Calvary United Church of Christ, 1231 Route 100, Barto. Held rain or shine. Outdoor vendor space is available ($10 per spot). Register at www.calvaryuccbarto.com.
Oct. 3
12 Gauge Board Shoot: at Community Rod & Gun Club of Bechtelsville, 20 Lane Road, Bechtelsville, PA 19505. Open to the public. Registration at 12 p.m. with first round at 1 p.m. $3 a board or $50 buy-in for 5 rounds with 4 boards per round (cost prorated for late arrivals). Shells and boards provided. No choke restrictions however scopes prohibited. Prizes include Andre Farm’s Gift Certificates. Cash prizes added when shooters exceed 20 per round. Kitchen open for lunch. Find on Facebook at BechtelsvilleCRGC or visit https://bechtelsvillerodgun.wordpress.com/.
Oct. 3 & 10
History Talks by Bob Wood: author, teacher, artist, historian, and popular presenter, welcomes lovers of local history to his informal presentations at Studio B, 39A East Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown, 1 to 2 p.m. Following CDC advice, masks recommended. Topic for Oct. 3 is Dutchman’s Corn and Oct. 10 the topic will be Log Structures.
Oct. 7
Understanding Medicare Open Enrollment; free seminar: hosted by Chestnut Knoll and Main Street Financial Partners 3 p.m. at Good Shepherd UCC, 35 W. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown. Space is limited. RSVP at 610-473-8066 or email jkrasley@chestnutknoll.com.
Oct. 7 to 9
Used Book Sale: Sinking Spring Public Library, 3940 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring. Thursday 10 a.m. to 6:15 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Books, DVDs, CDs, puzzles and games. All items 1/2 price on Saturday. More info email friendsofthesspl@gmail.com.
Oct. 8 & 9
Friends of Exeter Community Library Fall Book & Bake Sale: at Exeter Library, 4569 Prestwick Drive, Oct. 8 from 2 to 6 p.m. and Oct. 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday $5 bag of books noon to 3 p.m.
Oct. 10
Jonas Schultz & the Amazing Moveable Traveling Church of 1858: 3 p.m. at Butter Valley Community Church, 2600 Old Route 100, Bally. Hear the story of a tent large enough to hold 5,000 people and see a 6-foot model. 610-845-2429 or www.buttervalleycc.org
Birdsboro Community Memorial Center
Fit and Fabulous Wednesdays: 9 a.m. exercise class for seniors to improve balance, strength, flexibility, and overall mobility while moving to music. Taught by a licensed physical therapist with over 20 years of experience. Learn how to safely stretch to improve your range of motion, while also strengthening your body to improve mobility. Chairs provided. Exercises customized to fit ability. Free for members, senior membership 65+ $30 for 3 months, $60 for 6 months or 1 year for $100.
Boyertown Community Library
Orchard Storytime (All Ages): 9 a.m. Fridays at Frecon Farms, Poplar Road & Edgehill Road, Boyertown, weather permitting, Oct. 1, 8, 22, 29.
Journaling Club (School Age): Oct. 2, 16 & 30, starts at 10:30 a.m. For journaling writing, drawing, art or anything. We provide the journal and materials.
Monday Morning Book Club (Adults 18+): Oct. 4 at 10:15 a.m. “Killers of the Flower Moon” by David Grann. Request book online or call 610-369-0496.
Virtual Storytime: stories, songs, finger rhymes via BCL Virtual Storytime Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/bclvirtualstorytime.
Baby & Me Storytime (Birth to 18 months): Oct. 5, 12, 26 at 10:30 a.m.
Toddler Fun Storytime (18 months to 3 years): Oct. 5, 12, 26 at 11:30 a.m.
Preschool Fun Storytime (3 years and up): Oct. 7, 14, 28 at 11 a.m.
Anime Club (Adults 18+): 4:30 p.m. Join others and watch Anime.
StoryWalk (All Ages): Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Boyertown Park weather permitting. October’s book is “Plumply, Dumply Pumpkin” by Mary Serfozo. Pick up activity kit at library, ask at desk or call 610-369-0496 for curbside pick up.
Scrabble Club (Adults 18+): Thursdays 10 a.m. 12 p.m. Join other word lovers in a game of Scrabble!
Closed: Oct. 11 for Columbus Day.
Painting Class (Adults 18+): Oct. 12 at 6:30 p.m. & Oct. 20 at 11 a.m. Registration required, maximum of 12 people, call 610-369-0496. $25 payable to instructor at start of class, includes all supplies.
The Center at Spring Street Boyertown
Drumming up Fitness with Fran Wieckowski: Tuesdays at 10:45 a.m.
Strong and Fit with Robin Ward: Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Yoga: Tuesdays 6 p.m. on Zoom; Thursdays and Fridays at 9:15 a.m. at the Center.
Chair Yoga: Wednesdays 10:15 a.m. on Zoom and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. at the Center.
Pool Billiards & Shuffleboard: every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursdays 9 to 11 a.m.
Bingo sponsored by Keystone Villa in Douglassville: Oct. 1 at 1 p.m.
Physical Therapy and Why It’s Important: 12:45 p.m. Oct. 5 by Phoenix Physical Therapy.
Blood Pressure and Weight Checks by Chestnut Knoll: Oct. 6 at 9:30 a.m. and Oct. 22 at 10 a.m.
Bean Bag Baseball Practice: Oct. 6 at 12:45 p.m.
Golden Texas Hold Em: Oct. 6 and 20 at 1 p.m.
Exeter Community Library
Baby Lapsits via Zoom: Oct. 5 at 9:30 a.m. Story time for infants to 18 months. Songs, stories, and educational fun. Email Children’s librarian Laura Carson, lauracarson05@gmail.com, by 5 p.m. Oct. 4 for Zoom link.
Yoga for Everyone at the Library: Oct. 5 at 5:30 p.m. Free and open to anyone age 10 and over. No registration necessary. Bring mat and towel.
Letter Writing Social: Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. in person in program room. Crafting handmade envelopes and writing letters. Register at exetercl@berks.lib.pa.us or 610-406-9431.
Children’s Story Time via Zoom: Oct. 7 at 10 a.m. All-ages story time. Craft for curbside pickup following day. Email Laura Kauffman at sxtchild@berks.lib.pa.us by 5 p.m. Oct. 6 for Zoom link.
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