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Good News Club
Children are invited to attend a meeting of the Good News Club on Thursday, Oct. 31 and every Thursday after school, at Twin Valley Elementary Center, 50 Mast Drive, Elverson.
The children will enjoy games, singing, Bible stories and verses. The club is free, and all students are welcome.
Writing Workshops
Honey Brook Community Library, 687 Compass Road, Honey Brook, will hold writing workshops on Saturdays, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, from 4 to 6 p.m.
Participants will be able to chat and brainstorm with other writers. The program is for people age 16 and up. The workshops will be held in celebration of National Novel Writing Month, also known as NaNoWriMo, which is November.
Registration is required. To register or for more information, call the library at 610-273-3303 or email Jennifer Spade, library director, at jspade@ccls.org.
Spaghetti Supper
The youth group at Honey Brook Presbyterian Church, 4331 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook, will hold a spaghetti supper on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the church, The menu will include spaghetti with sauce, tossed salad, bread, dessert and beverages. Food will be served by donation only. Proceeds will be used to fund youth camps.
Hike
The Berks Community Strollers will hike at the Blue Marsh Stilling Basin in Leesport on Saturday, Nov. 2. The group will meet at 10 a.m. in the main parking lot, located off Palisades Drive. For more information and directions, contact Deanna, the hike leader, at 610-929-3109
Holiday Bazaar
Mount Carmel United Methodist Church, 2203 Harmonyville Road, St. Peters, will hold its annual holiday bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Baked goods and lunch will be available.
Also featured will be attic treasures, crafters and a sale of some small furniture. For more details, call the church at 610-469-9151.
Turkey Dinner
St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 1136 Geigertown Road, Birdsboro, will present a turkey dinner on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 3 to 7 p.m. or until sold out. The meal will include roast turkey, potato filling, peas, corn, pepper cabbage, gravy, homemade desserts, and hot and cold beverages. Takeouts will be available.
The cost of a meal will be discounted for children ages 6 to 11. Children age 5 and under may eat for free. For details, call 610-286-9479.
Christmas Bazaar
St. Benedict's Church will hold its 2019 Christmas bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 3, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event, which will feature craft vendors and food, will be held in the church's Family Life Center, 2020 Chestnut Hill Road, Mohnton.
Line Dancing, Yoga
Living God Lutheran Church, 3200 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook, will offer easy yoga classes and line dancing on Sunday, Nov. 3. Yoga classes will be from 3 to 4 p.m., and line dancing will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sundays through Nov. 24.
The yoga classes are designed to appeal to those new to yoga and to those who prefer gentle yoga exercises. The line dancing sessions will include lessons that are designed to introduce new or novice dancers to line dancing and will also include some lessons for advanced beginner and intermediate dancers.
For more information, call the church at 610-273-9383 or visit http://www.livinggodchurch.org.
Neighbors Meeting
Neighbors Caring and Sharing, a Christian women's fellowship group, will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 9:15 a.m. at Conestoga Mennonite Church, 2779 Main St. (Route 23), Morgantown. Guest speaker Betty Jean Park will present "Parenting." All local women are invited to attend.
To view a complete schedule of meetings and programs, visit http://www.conestogamennonitechurch.org, click on Groups & Events and choose Neighbors Caring and Sharing.
TOPS Meeting
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), a nonprofit weight loss support group, will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 5, from 8:45 to 10 a.m. at The Torch Community Center, located in the Clock Tower Plaza in Morgantown. For more information, call Sally at 610-286-6748. Guests may attend one meeting without joining. All are welcome.
Free Meal
As part of the Shepherd's Kitchen meal ministry at Honey Brook Presbyterian Church, 4331 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook, a free meal will be offered on Thursday, Nov. 7, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. All are welcome.
For more information, to volunteer or to donate, contact the church at 610-273-2848 or pastor@honeybrookpres.org.
Christmas Bazaar
Harmony United Methodist Church, 740 Harmony Road, Morgantown, will host its Christmas bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The annual event is being presented by the MaBeas, the church's women's group.
The bazaar will feature a variety of hand-crafted Christmas decorations and gifts, a silent auction of unique Christmas items, craft vendors and a sale of homemade soups and baked goods.
The church is located on Route 10, north of Morgantown. For more information, visit http://www.harmonyumc.org.
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