Berks Country calendar for April 24
Apr. 24—April 25:
—Shared Abundance free community meal, Mount Zion Lutheran Church, 1343 Long Lane Road, Greenwich Township, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
April 27:
—"Not Just Plants! Plant Sale" hosted by the Garden Club of Reading, Reading Public Museum's Stone Terrace Tent, 500 Museum Road, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. There will be a diverse selection of annuals, perennials and native plants, hanging baskets, house plants, orchids, succulent planters, some in vintage containers, Hyper tufa planters, gift baskets, garden tools, gardening books, planters and pots, vases, seed packets, with a bake sale and a kid's planting corner.
—Opening Day at the Berks County Heritage Center, 1102 Red Bridge Road, Bern Township, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit the Berks County Heritage Center during the 2024 season. The park's museums will be open Thursdays-Saturdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sundays noon-4 p.m. For more information, countyofberks.com
—Berks Family Fun Day, Berks County Heritage Center, 1102 Red Bridge Road, Bern Township, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Berks County Parks and YMCA of Reading & Berks County presents a family fun day filled with activities at the Heritage Center. Visit www.ymcarbc.org for more info and a full list of activities and vendors.
—Flea market and bake sale, Faith Lutheran Church, 210 N. 25th St., Mount Penn, 8 a.m.- 1 p.m. Clothing and household items available. The $5 bag sale will start at 11 a.m.
—Free community giveaway, Calvary United Church of Christ, 1231 Route 100, Washington Township, 9-11 a.m. Clothing, shoes, books, household items and more.
—Yard sale and craft fair, New Jerusalem Lutheran Church, 27 Lyons Road, Rockland Township, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Various craft vendors, yard sale items and more. Hamburgers, hot dogs, turkey BBQ, chicken noodle soup, drinks and baked goods available for purchase. Ten percent of the proceeds to benefit the Lyons Fire Company. Contact 610-682-6064 for more information.
—Pagoda-Skyline Inc. chicken barbecue fundraiser, William Penn Memorial Fire Tower on Skyline Drive in Lower Alsace Township., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Proceeds benefit Tower and Skyline preservation. The tower will be open.
April 28:
—Wildflower Walk, Antietam Lake Park, 230 Angora Road, Angora Trailhead, Lower Alsace Township, 9 a.m. Walk the trails at Antietam Lake Park with staff member Kathy Grim to discover spring wildflowers throughout the park. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Free. Registration required, countyofberks.recdesk.com/Community/Program
—Deadline to order Italian hoagies from Pioneer Grange, 46 E. Keller St., Topton. Cost is $6. Pickup is May 6 from 3-5 p.m. at the Grange Hall. To order, call Tammy at 610-463-7213.
—A "sense" of history, Conrad Weiser Homestead, 28 Weiser Lane, Heidelberg Township, noon-4 p.m. Visitors will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in history. Come hear, see, touch, smell and taste the 18th century. For all ages. After the tour, visitors can browse the site's bookstore in the visitor center in the 1834 Scheetz House next to the Weiser house. Donations are appreciated.
May 2:
—Hamburg Area Historical Society presents Ben Varner with a Civil War program, "Walking in Their Shoes- The Story of the 48th Pennsylvania Infantry." Hamburg Area High School LGI Room, 7 p.m.
May 4:
—The Reading-Berks Guild of Craftsmen, chapter of The Pennsylvania Guild, presents its fourth annual juried fine art and craft festival at Renninger's Farmers' Market under the Pavilion, 740 Noble St., Kutztown, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Over 40 traditional and contemporary artists and craftsmen will be there with their newest creations. Paintings, weaving, jewelry, glass, wood, photography, leather, baskets, pottery, gourd art, metal art, rugs, fraktur and more. Free admission.
—Spring wildflower walk, Dreibelbis Historic Farm, 356 Hard Hill Road, Richmond Township, 1:30 p.m. Naturalist Dr. Susan Munch will lead a walk through meadows and wetlands. Wear sturdy shoes. Free parking and admission. Donations appreciated.
May 4 and 5:
—10 for $3 book sale, Bernville Library, 6721 Bernville Road (Route 183), Bernville, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday and 2-6 p.m. on Sunday.
May 5:
—Wildflower Walk, Gring's Mill Recreation Area, 2803 Tulpehocken Road, Spring Township, 9 a.m. Walk the trails on the Union Canal Trail with staff member Kathy Grim to discover spring ephemeral wildflowers throughout the park. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Free. Registration required at countyofberks.recdesk.com/Community/Program
—History of Quilts Through the Years, Berks County Heritage Center, 1102 Red Bridge Road, Bern Township, 2 p.m. Cyndi Hershey, quilt education and development director for the Kutztown Folk Festival, will present a program that will highlight the festival's world famous Quilt Barn. Free.
—Children's Day, Daniel Boone Homestead, 400 Daniel Boone Road, Exeter Township, noon-4 p.m. Children will have the opportunity to learn more about Daniel Boone's childhood and participate in various 18th century, hands-on activities such as textile processing, candle dipping, quill pen writing and butter making. Admission: adults $10, seniors (65+) $8, youth (6-17) $5. Children 5 and under and DBHA members are free. No pets (except service animals) and no smoking.
—All-you-can-eat breakfast buffet, Geigertown Fire Company, 3433 Hay Creek Road, Robeson Township, 7-11 a.m.
—Traditional German Maifest worship service, Renewed Spirit Church, 449 N. Ninth St., 11 a.m. Worship will be led by the Rev. Sonja Ware and will feature the Reading Liederkranz Singers under the direction of Mark Herr. Parking is available on the adjacent church lot; overflow parking also available nearby. The church is handicapped accessible through the side door from the parking lot. Radio station WEEU-830 AM will broadcast the service live, a tradition that dates from 1927.
—Kauffman's chicken BBQ sale by Friends of Mifflin Community Library, sale location is in the Walgreen's parking lot at the corner of Lancaster Ave. and Museum Road, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. or until sold out. Cost is $12 for 1/2 chicken, baked potato, applesauce. Presale tickets may be purchased at the library, 6 Philadelphia Ave., Shillington, until May 1.
—Leesport Area Historical Society open house, 128 Main St., Leesport, 1-4 p.m. Tour of the 1858 schoolhouse, which served the community until 1961. Visit a classroom circa 1940s-'50s and view area/regional artifacts including a 1740s Quaker marriage certificate as well as Leesport Area High School 20th anniversary memorabilia.
May 6:
—Berks Photographic Society meeting, GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, 201 Washington St., Suite 326 and streamed online, 7 p.m. Berks Photographic member Jeff Schaeffer shares "Travel Photography — Capturing the Experience!" Schaeffer enjoys traveling to new places and enjoys capturing the experience to share with others. He is enthusiastic about traveling to foreign places but also enjoys traveling in the USA and exploring places near to home. To request a Zoom link, go to store.berksphotographic.org/product/club-donation. A donation (for non-members) is accepted but not required.
May 7-11
—Wernersville Library book sale, 100 N. Reber St., Wernersville, library basement. Presale on Tuesday from 3-6 p.m., admission $5. Free admission on Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday, noon-6 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
May 10:
—Preschool History Storytime, Daniel Boone Homestead, 400 Daniel Boone Road, Exeter Township, 11 a.m. Topic is Ben Franklin and other famous scientists. Free.
May 10-11:
—Penn State Extension Master Gardeners spring plant sale, Berks County Agricultural Center, 1238 County Welfare Road, Bern Township, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, rain or shine. Perennials, shrubs, annuals, natives, houseplants and assorted vegetable and herb seedlings will be available. Hanging baskets for sun and shade are an excellent choice for Mother's Day gifts. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted. For more information, call 610-378-1327
May 11:
—Sewing circle, Daniel Boone Homestead, 400 Daniel Boone Road, Exeter Township, 10 a.m. Meet at the Visitor Center. Topic is buttons. Bring a project of your choice, knitting, cross-stitch, quilting, etc. Free.
—Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue open house, 60 Vera Cruz Road, East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County, 10 a.m.-noon. Meet and greet the golden retrievers and dogs that are available for adoption. Staff is on hand to answer all questions, and food is also available for purchase. No admission charge. (No photos please, and do not bring other dogs to this event.) For more information, email info@dvgrr.org, call 717- 484-4799 or visit https://dvgrr.org/adopt/monthlyopenhouse.
May 12:
—Strausstown Fire Company breakfast, Strausstown Community Campus, 50 East Ave., Upper Tulpehocken Township, 7:30-11:30 a.m. A full breakfast menu will be available. Proceeds benefit the Apparatus Fund.
May 16-18:
—Indoor yard sale/flea market, Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, 1343 Long Lane (Old Route 22), Greenwich Township, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. each day. Spaces available for individuals or craft sales people to rent. Call Janice at 610-683-7901 to secure a space. Refreshments for sale in the kitchen.
May 17:
—St. Benedict's Knights of Columbus annual golf outing, Blackwood Golf Course, 510 Red Corner Road, Union Township, four-person scramble with shotgun start at 8:45 a.m. Includes games, breakfast and snacks, ending with a steak dinner. Proceeds benefit a local charity. For more information, call Joe Drahus at 610-763-2844.
May 18:
—Ham supper, Hill Church, 620 Hill Church Road, Pike Township, 3-7 p.m. in the Hill Church Picnic Grove Dining Hall. Cost is $14 for adults and $7.50 for children ages 3-10. Eat in or take out (take out orders $1 extra). Tickets will be sold until 7 p.m.
—25 cent sale (clothing, shoes, books, household and more) and indoor/outdoor flea market, Calvary United Church of Christ, 1231 Route 100, Washington Township, 8-11 a.m.
May 19:
—The Lebanon Valley Railroad and Heritage Park, Berks County Heritage Center, 1102 Red Bridge Road, Bern Township, 2 p.m. This slide presentation by Paul Miller, president of the Sinking Spring Area Historical Society, will take the audience on a historical ride beginning at Reading's Outer Station, traveling along the Lebanon Valley line of the P&R RR, also into Lancaster County on the Reading & Columbia RR. A stop will be made at Heritage Park in Sinking Spring concerning the history of its railroad buildings and their relocation and restoration. Free.
—Paws on the Path Dog Walk, Daniel Boone Homestead, 400 Daniel Boone Road, Exeter Township, 9 a.m. Explore the Homestead with your furry friend. There is no fee. All dogs must be on a leash and well-behaved around other dogs. Walkers without dogs are welcome.
—Berks County Fair Designer Bag Bingo and Cornhole, "Bags and Bingo," Berks County Fairgrounds, 1216 Hilltop Road, Bern Township, noon. Proceeds benefit 4-H and FFA youth events held during the fair week. For additional information or for tickets, email Ashley at info@theberkscountyfair.com
May 20:
—Berks Photographic Society meeting, GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, 201 Washington St., Suite 326, 7 p.m. Paul Sanders will present live from the UK his talk entitled "The Soul of the Creator" via a hybrid zoom meeting. This presentation will explore the relationship a photographer must have with their subject & why we so often fail to pay our fullest attention to our muse. This will be a paid event for non-members with a $10 donation. Non-members register by making your $10 donation at store.berksphotographic.org/product/club-donation.
—Leesport Area Historical Society meeting, Bethany EC Church, 308 Main St., Leesport, 7 p.m. Barry Webb from the Blue Mountain Eagle Hiking Club will speak about the history of the club, the club's involvement in the Appalachian Trail as well as the Renschler Arboretum. Parking in rear of church.
May 21:
—Read with a Ranger: Water, Antietam Lake Park, 230 Angora Road, Angora Trailhead, Lower Alsace Township, 10 a.m. Join park rangers on an adventure. Kids ages 3-5 are invited to enjoy a themed story, go for a walk on the trail and complete a craft to become an honorary junior ranger. Free. Registration suggested at countyofberks.recdesk.com/Community/Program
May 23:
—Full Moon Hike and Yoga, Berks Leisure Area, 1901 Tulpehocken Road, Wyomissing, 7:30 p.m. Take a few deep breaths, a downward dog or two, and relax for an easy intro session of yoga before heading onto the Union Canal Trail to take in the moonlight. Bring your own yoga mat, water and a sturdy pair of walking shoes. Free. Registration required at countyofberks.recdesk.com/Community/Program
—Deadline to order sandwiches, Pioneer Grange, 46 E. Keller St., Topton. Ham and cheese or turkey and cheese, $5. Pickup on June 3 from 3-5 p.m. at the Grange hall. Call Tammy at 610-463-7213 to order.
May 27:
—Kutztown Memorial Day Parade, forms at Kutztown Fairgrounds, 405 Wentz. Street, at 7:30 a.m. and departs for Fairview Cemetery at 8. From there, the parade continues to Hope Cemetery, where Dr. Kenneth Hawkinson, Kutztown University president, will give the address.
May 28:
—Homeschool Hour: Water, Antietam Lake Park, 230 Angora Road, Angora Trailhead, Lower Alsace Township, 10 a.m. Join parks staff in discovering the wonders of water. This is not a drop-off program. $5 per child. Registration required at countyofberks.recdesk.com/Community/Program
