Keith Mayer: 'Vaccine Diplomacy' topic of next World Affairs Council event

Keith Mayer, Reading Eagle, Pa.
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Jan. 16—"Vaccine Diplomacy: A New Source of Power in International Relations" is the topic with Dr. Randall Newnham at the World Affairs Council of Greater Reading virtual meeting to be held Jan. 26 at noon.

Newnham is an associate professor of political science at Penn State Berks. His research focuses on the role of the economic aid and sanctions as foreign policy tools.

Register at wacreading.org or 610-375-7880.

Something's brewing

Pennsylvania College of Technology's brewing and fermentation science instructor Timothy L. Yarrington will share his expertise in a free Penn State Extension webinar January 19 at 7 p.m.

Coordinated by Penn State Berks, the talk, titled "Managing Bitterness When Pursuing Significant Hop Flavor and Aroma in the Brew House," has already registered nearly 100 viewers.

Though the webinar is free, registration is required and can be accessed by searching "brewing" on the Penn State Extension website (extension.psu.edu).

Library fundraiser

Order fudge and whoopie pies in a sale sponsored by Friends of Mifflin Community Library through January 31.

The treats are made by Weaver's Orchard in Robeson Township.

Pickup is Feb. 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the library.

For ordering details, call the library at 610-777-3911

Court-appointed advocates

The Court Appointed Special Advocate program, or CASA, trains volunteers to work with abused and neglected children to determine what is in the best interest of keeping them safe and nurtured.

The group announced that four people recently were appointed to the program. The group makes up the 13th class of volunteers since CASA Berks County was founded in 2015. There have been a total of 54 appointments.

The newest four are Cindy Bannon, Steve Reinbrecht, Terri Baller and Lori Scargle.

Those interested in becoming a volunteer child advocate need to submit clearances, references and attend an eight-week training course. The next class begins on March 3.

Contact Christa Yeager at christa@casaberks.org for more information.