Explosion aftermath resources
Apr. 26—April 29:
—Community yard sale, New Jerusalem Zion United Church of Chrust, 1456 Krumsville Road, Greenwich Township, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., $10 for a 10-feet-by10-feet space. Bring your own tables. Rain or shine. Call 484-547-2356 to reserve your space.
—25-cent sale, indoor and outdoor flea market and basket raffle, Calvary United Church of Christ, 1231 Route 100, Washington Township, 8-11 a.m.
—Roast Beef Takeout: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1749 S. Main St., Bechtelsville. Tickets: $14, must be purchased in advance at the church office Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Information: 610-369-1281.
—Soup, sandwich and bake sale, New Jerusalem Lutheran Church, 27 Lyons Road, Rockland Township, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., with chicken noodle soup, potato soup, chili, meatball sandwiches, hamburgers/cheeseburgers, pasta salad, assorted baked goods and beverages for sale. For more information, call 610-682-6064.
—Chicken BBQ for Pagoda-Skyline Inc., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., William Penn Fire Tower on Skyline Drive in Lower Alsace Township. Proceeds benefit the tower restoration. Information: Corrie Crupi Zana at 484-219-1527.
April 29-30:
—Spring show, the Old Time Plow Boys Club, 22 Luckenbill Road, Kutztown, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. both days, featuring operating steam tractors, displays, demonstrations, tractor pulls.
April 30:
—Benefit concert, Kissinger's Church, 715 Berkshire Blvd., Wyomissing, 4-5:30 p.m.. Proceeds benefit the relief efforts of the RM Palmer explosion. Come on out and hear oldies, the music of John Denver and gospel music. A free will offering will be taken.
—Kauffman's chicken BBQ sale, Friends of Mifflin Community Library, Walgreen's parking lot, 2203 Lancaster Pike, Cumru Township, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tickets on sale at the library, 6 Philadelphia Ave., Shillington, or at the sale until sold out. $12 for 1/2 chicken, baked potato, applesauce. For more information,call 610-777-3911.
May 1:
—Berks Photographic Society presentation, GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Suite 326, 201 Washington St., Reading. 7 p.m. BPS member Dutch Bagley shares "The Competition Journey — Why and How I Do It.". Bagley has entered, been accepted and received awards at many juried photography and art competitions. Learn more about the Berks Photographic Society at https://berksphotographic.org.
May 4:
Hamburg Area Historical Society features "Show and Tell," Hamburg Area High School, LGI room, 701 Windsor St., 7 p.m. Bring any artifact, photo or story to tell.
May 6:
—Community giveaway (clothing, shoes, books, household items and more), Calvary United Church of Christ, 1231 Route 100, Washington Township, 8-11 a.m.
—Spring Valley Boutique, Spring Valley Church of God, 2727 Old Pricetown Road, Muhlenberg Township, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Park in the upper parking lot; boutique is set up in the gym. 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.
May 7
—Maifest Service featuring the Reading Liederkranz Choirs, 11 a.m. to noon, former St. John's Lutheran Church, 521 Walnut St., Reading. Traditional German service with Renewed Spirit Church. Parking available at Henninger Funeral Home, 229 N. Fifth St.. The service will be broadcast live on WEEU 830 AM.
—Jeff Krick Jr. performance, 3 p.m., Olive Leaf Chapel, 846 Fritztown Road, Spring Township. $10 donation at the door. Accessible to the disabled.
May 9:
—Wyomissing Area Garden Club meeting, Wyomissing Public Library, 9 Reading Blvd., Wyomissing, 1 p.m. Dee Dee Kerscher, a Penn State Master Gardener, will present a program titled "Bulbs." Contact kathyg261@gmail.com for more information.
May 12:
—Cash bingo, Geigertown Fire Company, 3433 Hay Creek Road, Robeson Township, doors open at 6 p.m., bingo starts at 7. Cost: $25 presale, $30 at the door, limited availability. To buy tickets, go to Facebook or https://checkout.square.site/merchant/4Z67XE949QWDW/checkout/CJ6KGBQ5C4EBLAVF77TGJ3T7.
May 13
—Wheels for Victory Charity Car/Truck/Motorcycle/Tractor Show, 10 a.m-3 p.m., Kempton Community Center. Food, entertainment, silent auction and 50-50 drawing. Cost to register a vehicle is $10 up until May 9, $15 thereafter. Free admission for guests. Call 610-223-5750 for a registration form.
—Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue open house, Golden Gateway facility, 60 Vera Cruz Road, East Cocalico Township, 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 available for purchase. No admission charge. No photos. Do not bring other dogs. For more information, email infdvgrr.org, call 717-484-4799 or visit https://dvgrr.org/adopt/monthlyopenhouse.
May 15:
—Berks Photographic Society presentation, GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Suite 326, 201 Washington St., Reading. 7 p.m. Oliver Wright comes to BPS via Zoom from England. He will do a hybrid Zoom presentation titled "What I've Been Doing in the Last 12 Months." Wright will take us through his last year or so of photographic travels, projects and adventures. You can explore Wrights work at: www.oliverwrightphotography.com. Learn more about the Berks Photographic Society at https://berksphotographic.org.
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.
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.
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.
June 3:
Bernville Community yard sale, 7 a.m.-1 p.m.
