The Community Calendar is a weekly feature of the Community Courier.
Local clubs, civic organizations, nonprofit agencies, schools, etc., that would like to have events or meeting date information published, should contact the Community Courier in writing at least two weeks before the event. No items will be accepted over the phone.
Send news releases to Engle Publishing Company, Community Courier, P.O. Box 500, Mount Joy, PA 17552 or fax them to 717-892-6024. Calendar items can also be emailed to ffulton@engleonline.com. For more information, call 800-800-1833, ext. 7592.
Those who have events that are canceled may submit the information to townlively.com/submit-cancellation. Readers may access the cancellations by visiting townlively.com/cancellations.
Churches and faith communities that would like their online services published in the Community Courier may email the details to ffulton@engleonline.com.
Free Meals
Anchored by Grace Ministries will offer "Grab and Go Meals" on Thursday, June 4, from 5 to 7 p.m. (or until meals run out) at Morgantown Community Church, 4221 Main St., Elverson.
The first 100 people to come through will receive a free dinner. All are welcome; no registration is necessary.
If meals are gone prior to 7 p.m., the information will be posted at http://www.facebook.com/AnchoredbyGraceMinistriesPA. For more details, email contact@anchoredbygrace.net or call 484-525-0803.
Food Sale
Due to the recent cancelations of spring events and programs, the Hay Creek Valley Historical Association has decided to offer a "Food-Raiser" on Thursday, June 11. Homemade food items that will be available for sale include chicken corn noodle soup, beef vegetable soup and vegetarian vegetable soup by the quart; eight-inch rhubarb custard pie; eight-inch strawberry crumb pie; and eight-inch Grammy's Breakfast Cake with apple.
Orders can be picked up on Thursday, June 11, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Historic Joanna Furnace Iron Works, 1250 Furnace Road, Geigertown. Greeters will deliver items directly to cars during the takeout-only fundraiser. The order deadline is Saturday, June 6.
To place an order, visit http://www.haycreek.org and click the yellow donate button. If ordering online, people should note their exact orders in the comments section. For more information, call 610-286-0388.
Virtual Counseling
Still Waters Ministries, located at Conestoga Mennonite Church in Morgantown, is currently offering virtual one-on-one counseling sessions for clients in Berks, Chester and Lancaster counties.
Counseling is open to both current and new clients who are dealing with a variety of issues, including anxiety, fear, anger, depression and broken relationships. For more information or to schedule an appointment, readers may contact SWM at 610-286-9555 or visit http://www.still-waters-ministries.org.
Blood Donors Needed
The American Red Cross is asking healthy people to consider donating blood after a number of blood drives have been canceled due to concerns about the coronavirus.
The Red Cross is facing a severe shortage and is asking people to make an appointment to donate blood by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting http://www.RedCrossBlood.org or calling 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767).
Park Open
Warwick County Park, 382 County Park Road, Pottstown, reopened on May 12 for fishing and trail walking. However, the office remains closed, bathrooms are locked and pavilions and the playground are still closed.
Those who visit the park should keep a six-foot distance from others. If the parking lots are full, visitors should come back another time. For more information, search for "Friends of Warwick County Park" on Facebook.
Help Center
The Berks County COVID-19 Help Center is open for residents via email at COVID@countyofberks.com or by calling 610-320-6150. Staff members will be answering phones and responding to emails seven days a week between the hours of 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. Multilingual services are available.
Online Church Programming
The following local churches are offering online services: Church of St. Benedict in Mohnton, http://www.churchofsaintbenedict.com/mass; Hopewell Church in Elverson, http://www.hopewellchurch.org; Brick Lane Community Church in Elverson, http://www.brick52.org/news-and-resources; Honey Brook Presbyterian Church, http://www.honeybrookpres.org; Honey Brook United Methodist Church, http://www.facebook.com/honeybrookumc; Conestoga Mennonite Church in Morgantown, http://www.youtube.com/user/ConestogaMennonite; Morgantown Community Church, http://www.morgantowncommunitychurch.org/COVID-19; Saint Peter United Church of Christ in Knauertown, http://www.stpeterucc.org; and St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Birdsboro, http://www.stmarkbirdsboro.org.
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