Berks primary results

May 17—May 18:

—Berks County Genealogical Society meeting, GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, 201 Washington St., room 420, doors open at 6 p.m., program begins at 6:30. Retired Alvernia College reference librarian John Kissinger, an expert on DNA, will be the speaker. His talk is titled "DNA — You and Me." Call 484-509-4806 or visit berksgenes.org to reserve a seat.

May 19 and 20:

—Twin Valley Fire and Smoke BBQ Competition, Classic Auto Mall, 6180 Morgantown Road, Morgantown. First Responders' Cup best wings challenge, May 19, 4-8 p.m.; BBQ competition, May 20, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

May 20:

—Ham supper, Hill Church picnic grove dining hall, 620 Hill Church Road, Pike Township, 3-7:30 p.m. Tickets sold until 7. Adults $14, children 3-10 $7.50. Dine in or take out (take-out orders $1 extra) For more information, call 610-367-8144 or visit http://www.stjohnhillucc.org.

—Native plant sale, Conrad Weiser High School Greenhouse, 44 Big Spring Road, Robesonia, 8 a.m.-2 pm. Includes many native plants, including those that are intended to attract pollinators, flowers, grasses, shrubs and trees; a limited assortment of vegetable and herb plants; free native tree giveaway. Cash and checks, made to CWFFA, accepted..Native plant sale, Conrad Weiser High School Greenhouse, 44 Big Spring Road, Robesonia, 8 a.m.-2 pm. Includes many native plants, including those that are intended to attract pollinators, flowers, grasses, shrubs and trees; a limited assortment of vegetable and herb plants; free native tree giveaway. Cash and checks, made to CWFFA, accepted.

—Friends of Exeter Community Library spring book and bake sale, 4569 Prestwick Drive, Exeter Township, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

—Furr Play classic rock concert, Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue, 60 Vera Cruz Road, East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County, 4-9 p.m. Proceeds will benefit dogs in the rescue's care. Dogs welcome at this outdoor concert. Consider the sound sensitivity of your dog if you plan to bring your pet. Only one dog per handler, and dogs must remain on leash (6 foot max and no flexis). Bring yard chairs or blankets. You have a choice of either registering for the concert only or registering to include sub sandwich meal (Italian, ham or turkey). Ice cream and soft drinks will be available for sale. BYOB. Admission is $30 per person (including boxed meal) or $20 per person (no meal). Register online by May 12 at www.dvgrr.org/2023furrplayconcert or by calling 717-484-4799. Admission on the day of the event is $25 (no meal included). Dog adopters Dan and Sandy Clouser and their golden retriever Youkilis will be on hand to discuss their book "Four Paws and Six Wheels Across America, The adventures of Youkilis, the Golden Retriever." Youkilis was adopted as a puppy from DVGRR and is now traveling across the country.

—Third annual Jim Keppley Memorial Car Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Main Street in Stouchsburg. Sponsored by the Marion Township Community Association. Preregistration $10; day of show registration, $15. Proceeds benefit the playground upgrade project. First 150 registrants receive a thank you gift. Send name, address, phone number and email address along with your vehicle's year, make, model and club affiliation to Eileen Heydt, 41 Main St., Womelsdorf, PA 19567. Make checks payable to MTCA. For more information call 610-589-5100 or email heysto5@comcast.net.

—Spring Fest at Swamp Lutheran Church, 275 Swamp Church Road, West Cocalico Township, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free community event open to everyone. There will be free food and games and a performance by the Spring Fever Band. Cub Pack 95 will be holding a Slip and Slide kickball game, so bring your swimsuits.

—Plant and garden ornament sale sponsored by the Friends of Mifflin Community Library, Walgreen's parking lot, 2203 Lancaster Pike, Cumru Township, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

May 21:

—One by One Cat Rescue adoption event, Wyomissing Petsmart, 1183 Wyomissing Blvd., Wyomissing, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Meet adoptable cats and kittens.

—Walking Toward Peace with Cindy Ross, Berks County Heritage Center, 1102 Red Bridge Road, Bern Township, 1 p.m. Join Ross as she shares her insight into finding peace among nature and how it's helped veterans and everyday citizens struggling with their mental health. Hear more about the impacts of hiking, community and the healing aspects of nature through her adventures through life from building a log cabin by hand to guiding veterans through long-distance hikes on our national trails. Veterans are encouraged to attend, all are welcome. $5 per person, veterans are free. To register contact Lisa Gauker at lgauker@countyofberks.com.

—Explore the birds of Hopewell Furnace, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, 2 Mark Bird Lane, Union Township, with Rick Wolf of Valley Forge Audubon, 2 p.m. Free.

May 22:

—Berks Photographic Society presentation, GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Suite 326, 201 Washington St., Reading. 7 p.m. Results of the latest BPS member digital photography competition "The Emotion of Light" judged by professional photographer, R. Anthony Hoff. Member photos will be discussed and critiqued as a powerful learning experience for all. The results will be presented in person and anyone can come to watch and learn. Learn more about the Berks Photographic Society at https://berksphotographic.org.

—Leesport Area Historical Society Program, 7 p.m., Bethany EC Church, 308 Main St. Bob Lee from the Wringer Center for Higher Learning will present a program on the history of wash day in the United States, featuring a display of washing day artifacts.

May 25

—Wernersville Library Friendly's Night, 3024 Penn Ave., West Lawn. 5 to 9 p.m. Percentage of proceeds from all meals and desserts benefit the Wernersville Public Library. Bake Sale table sponsored by the Friends of the Wernersville Library.

May 28:

—Deadline to order Italian hoagies from Pioneer Grange, 46 E. Keller St., Topton. Cost is $6. Pick-up is June 5 from 3-5 p.m. at the Grange Hall. To order, call Tammy at 610-463-7213.

June 2:

—Rummage sale and indoor flea market, St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 5 W. Arch St., Fleetwood, 8 a.m.-noon.

June 3:

—Bernville Community yard sale, 7 a.m.-1 p.m.

—Flea market and 25-cent sale, Calvary United Church of Christ, 1231 Route 100, Washington Township, 8-11 a.m. Clothing, shoes, books, housewares and more.

—Spring Valley boutique, Spring Valley Church of God, 2727 Old Pricetown Road, Muhlenberg Township, 10-11:30 a.m. Most items are free. Featured items vary by month (depending on donations) but frequently include clothing for women, men and children, shoes, handbags, jewelry, etc. Anyone looking to donate used items to this ministry can do so during boutique hours.

June 4:

—Colonial Craft and Demonstration Day, Conrad Weiser Homestead, 28 Weiser Lane, Heidelberg Township, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Visitors will have the opportunity to see numerous 18th century craft demonstrators from a cordwainer to weaving. Learn about the historical context, materials and equipment of the mid- to late 18th century. Presented by the Friends of Conrad Weiser Homestead. Free. The on-site bookstore will be open.

—Drive-thru fundraiser to celebrate Dairy Month, Virginville Grange, Main Street, Virginville, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Krispy Kreme donuts, $10 per dozen; 16-ounce Farm Show milkshakes, $6; pulled pork sandwich with sauce, chips and applesauce, $10. Order by calling Courtney at 610-914-5242 or emailing bcgougler@gmail.com. Proceeds benefit two local people with medical needs.

June 5

—Bless This Space, 7 p.m., St. Catharine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, 2427 Perkiomen Ave., Mount Penn. After grieving a loss, a group for connection, conversation, & continuing inspiration to a legacy of love. Email judyacameron@comcast.net for details.

June 10-11:

—Antique Engine, Tractor and Toy Club's 37th annual show, Delong Park, 233 Bowers Road, Maxatawny Township, featuring all types of running antique machinery. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Food, vendors, flea market and kids activities. Saturday entertainment by the Majestics; Sunday entertainment by the Rehrig Bros. Free parking and admission. Contact rmiller320@msn.com or dleidichsr@ptd.net if interested in showing, being a vendor or flea market.

June 13:

—"Saving the American Chestnut Tree" presentation hosted by the Wyomissing Area Garden Club, Wyomissing Public Library, 9 Reading Blvd., Wyomissing, 1 p.m. Featured speaker is Rick Hortlieb, current president of the PA/NJ Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation. He is employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Forestry, managing the William Penn State Forest and coordinating technical assistance for private landowners in southeast PA. Contact kathyg261@gmail.com for more information.

June 17:

—Craft and vendor show plus outdoor yard sale, West Lawn United Methodist Church, 15 Woodside Ave., West Lawn, 8 a.m- 2 p.m. Preregister, limited

spaces available. Walk-ins welcome. Breakfast, lunch and baked goods available. Information: Sharon Rutherford, 610-468-9427