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Apr. 19—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 21-22:

—Friends of Mifflin Community Library books and baubles sale, 6 Philadelphia Ave., Shillington, April 21, noon-7 p.m., April 22, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $5 bag sale both days.

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 610-845-2626.

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.

—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.

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.

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 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 or https://checkout.square.site/merchant/4Z67XE949QWDW/checkout/CJ6KGBQ5C4EBLAVF77TGJ3T7.

May 13

Wheels for Victory Charity Car/Truck/Motorcycle/Tractor Show, 10 a.m. to 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.

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.

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