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Thanksgiving Service
Glen Moore United Methodist Church, 1920 Creek Road, Glen Moore, will hold a community Thanksgiving service on Wednesday, Nov. 27, at 6:30 p.m. The service is co-hosted by Fairview Evangelical Presbyterian, Faith Alliance, and Glen Moore United Methodist churches.
For information, contact glenmooreum@verizon.net or 610-942-2324.
Hike
The Berks Strollers will hike in Leesport on Saturday, Nov. 30. The group will meet at 10 a.m. at the ballfield behind Leesport Library, 1310 Washington Road, Leesport. For more information, contact Kay, the hike leader, at 610-796-7602. New members and guests are welcome.
Hike
The Elverson Walking Club (EWC) will walk at the Ephraim Malickson Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as Tekene 2, on Saturday, Dec. 1 The group will meet at 1:30 p.m. in the parking area at the sanctuary, 2222 Cocalico Road, Birdsboro. EWC members will explore both marked trails and some other sections of the sanctuary.
Community members are welcome to join EWC. For more information, contact hike leader Clyde Godschall at 610-913-0284 or at 610-413-6281 on the day of the event.
Neighbors Meeting
Neighbors Caring and Sharing, a Christian women's fellowship group, will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 3 (and every Tuesday), from 9:15 to 11 a.m. at Conestoga Mennonite Church, 2779 Main St. (Route 23), Morgantown. The program will be a "Christmas Hymn Sing and History of the Carol" presented by guest speaker Charis O'Connell.
For more information, email tina.m.essick@gmail.com. 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, Dec. 3, 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, Dec. 5, 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.
"Elves Night Out"
Honey Brook Community Library's ninth annual "Elves Night Out" will be held on Friday, Dec. 6. at 7 pm. Featured will be Christmas stories and make-and-take crafts. All ages are welcome.
Registration is required. For more information or to register, call the library at 610-273-3303 or email jspade@ccls.org.
Craft Bazaar
Living God Lutheran Church, 3200 Horseshoe Pike (Route 322), Honey Brook, will hold its annual Christmas Craft Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Offered for sale will be gifts, crafts and decor.
The kitchen will be open to provide breakfast and lunch. There will also be an opportunity to win gift baskets.
Admission is free, and the church building is handicapped-accessible. For more information, call 610-273-9383
Breakfast With Santa
The Honey Brook Elementary Center (HBEC) Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) will hold its annual Breakfast With Santa and Holiday Fair on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. to noon at HBEC, 1530 Walnut Road, Honey Brook. There is no admission fee, so breakfast and the visit with Santa will be free.
The Holiday Fair will also feature local crafters and businesses, a silent auction and an opportunity to win prizes. For more information, search for "Honey Brook Elementary Center PTO" on Facebook and choose "Events."
Free Luncheon
Nantmeal United Methodist Church, 359 Nantmeal Road, Glenmoore, will offer its free community luncheon on Saturday, Dec. 14, from noon to 2 p.m. This month's meal will include chili, hot dogs, dessert and beverages. All are invited to enjoy good food and fellowship with their neighbors.
Cookie Sale
Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 1236 Juniper St., Pottstown, will hold its annual Christmas cookie sale on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 9 a.m. until sold out. Featured will be traditional and ethnic cookies, as well as additional ethnic foods in limited quantities.
On-site parking will be available. For more information or directions, call 610-327-1542 or visit http://www.holytrinitypottstown.org. Visitors should look for the church with the gold domes.
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