Explosion aftermath resources
Apr. 12—April 13
—Hamburg Area Historical Society presents Brian Engelhart with "Shotguns in the Valley," 7 p.m., Hamburg High School LGI room. A history of the construction of the Maidencreek Dam and Lake Ontelaunee between 1925 and 1932; the Reading water supply that created the need and the drama of the 1927 "Shotgun Rebellion" of the local farmers who protested the construction.
April 15:
—Homemade chicken potpie supper and bake sale, St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 5 W. Arch St., Fleetwood, 3:30-7 p.m. All you can eat family style, corn, coleslaw, applesauce roll, dessert and beverage included. Tickets sold at the door. Cost $12 for adults; children under 5 are free. Baked goods for sale. Park on Green or Arch streets or on the municipal lot across the street.
April 16:
—Orders due for turkey potpie and sugar cookie sale, St. Peter's United Church of Christ Molltown, 219 Maidencreek Road, Richmond Township. Quarts of potpie are $8 each and cookies are 50 cents each. Pick up orders on April 22 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Call Bev at 484-529-1893 to order.
April 17:
—Berks Photographic Society presentation, GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Suite 326, 201 Washington St., Reading. 7 p.m. A live, in-person presentation, "Dream — Believe — Create" by nationally known photographer and speaker John Barclay (johnbarclayphotography.com). Learn more about the Berks Photographic Society at https://berksphotographic.org.
April 20:
—Shared Abundance community meal, Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, 1343 Long Lane Road, Greenwich Township, 5:30-7 p.m. This free meal is open to everyone in the community. For information, call 610-756-6210.
April 20-21-22:
—Book sale, Fleetwood Area Public Library, 110 W. Arch St., Fleetwood, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on April 20; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on April 21; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on April 22, with a $5 bag sale. Free admission sale on April 19, 6-8 p.m., for library members or $5 for non-members. Phone: 620-944-0146
April 22:
—All-you-can-eat homemade turkey potpie dinner, Kutztown Grange Hall, Kemp Street and James Alley, Kutztown, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Dinner includes lettuce with bacon dressing; corn and green beans; applesauce; roll and butter; beverage; one dessert. Cost: $12 for adults, $6 for children ages 4-12; children 3 and under free. Takeout available.
—Kauffman's chicken BBQ, sponsored by Lions Club of Boyertown, drive-through pickup at Ehst Custom Kitchens, 820 Sweinhart Road, Douglass Township, Montgomery County. Pickup starts at 11 a.m., presold orders guaranteed until 2 p.m., 1/2 BBQ chicken, baked potato, baked beans, applesauce, roll, butter, $13. For tickets, contact Lion Nancy at 484-269-7138 or nancyweller@yahoo.com or pick up tickets at Ehst Custom Kitchens.
April 23:
—One by One Cat Rescue adoption event, Wyomissing Petsmart, 1183 Wyomissing Blvd., Wyomissing, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Meet adoptable cats and kittens.
—Sandwich sale order deadline, Pioneer Grange, 46 E. Keller St., Topton, ham and cheese or turkey and cheese. Cost $4. Pickup on May 1 from 3-5 p.m. To order, call Tammy at 610-463-7213.
—Hoagie and pretzel sandwich sale order deadline, Huff's Union Church, 540 Conrad Road, Hereford Township. Pickup is in the chapel from 4-7 p.m. on May 3. Chicken noodle and broccoli soup will be available for sale. To order, call the church office at 610-844-2626.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
