West Reading chocolate factory explosion: Location of Friday vigil moved
Mar. 29—March 30:
—Pennsylvania Dutch potato filling sale order deadline. Pickup up is April 7 from 2-4 p.m. at Pioneer Grange, 46 E. Keller St., Topton. Cost: $5 for 1 1/2 pounds, $7 for 2 1/2 pounds. Orders: Tammy at 610-463-7213. Limited quantity made.
—"Fun"DRaiser Night at Friendly's, 3024 Penn Ave., West Lawn. Eat-in or takeout, 5 to 9 p.m. Raffle baskets will be available. A portion of the proceeds go to the West Lawn-Wyomissing Hills Library. 610-670-1180.
March 31
—Takeout potpie and bake sale preorder deadline, St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 5 W. Arch St., Fleetwood. Pickup on April 14 from 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. in the social room. Call 484-269-8129 to order; leave a message. Quarts are $10, pints $5. There will also be baked goods to purchase when picking up takeout orders. Access church from parking lot.
March 31 and April 1:
—Book sale, Friends of Sinking Spring Library, 3940 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Also puzzles and games.
April 1
—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 info@dvgrr.org, call 717-484-4799 or visit https://dvgrr.org/adopt/monthlyopenhouse.
—Dean Patton Photographic Exposition, Muhlenberg Community Library, 3612 Kutztown Road, Laureldale, through May 6. Artist reception on April 11 from 6-7:30 p.m. This exhibit will include racing memorabilia from the Reading Fairgrounds Racing Historical Society. Info: muhlenbergcommunitylibrary.org
April 2
—Leesport Area Historical Society Museum open house, 128 Main St. 1-4 p.m. Visit the 1858 schoolhouse that served the community until 1961. Tour includes a mid-20th century classroom and a museum room including a rare printing press and Quaker marriage certificate from 1757. Current exhibit features local advertising signage.
—Spring lecture presented by the Friends of the Conrad Weiser Homestead, 28 Weiser Drive, Womelsdorf, 2 p.m. Linda Manwiller , local historian, will talk about how America's Easter celebrations, including the Easter bunny, Easter eggs and the Easter basket, have a common source. This illustrated lecture will focus on the Pennsylvania Germans and how they have influenced our celebration of the Easter season. Free, but donations will be accepted.
April 8:
—Easter egg hunt, Bausman Memorial United Church of Christ, 1064 Penn Ave., Wyomissing, 10 a.m. on the back lawn.
—Chicken barbecue, Geigertown Fire Company, 3433 Hay Creek Road, Robeson Township, 10 a.m. For more information or to pre-order meals, visit geigertownfireco.com or Facebook. All proceeds benefit the fire company.
April 11
An exposition of photos by Dean Patton will be on display April 1 to May 6 at the Muhlenberg Community Library, 3612 Kutztown Road, Laureldale. This exhibit will include racing memorabilia from the Reading Fairgrounds Racing Historical Society. Info: muhlenbergcommunitylibrary.org
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 14
—The Berks County Conservation District is holding a Cover Crop Workshop from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 91 Frystown Road, Bethel Township. This is a free event, rain or shine. It will provide farmers with resources to improve soil health and save on fertilizer. Attendees can observe an aerial-seeded cover crop field and experience a live manure injection demonstration. Presenters will provide an overview of available funding sources. Morning refreshments and lunch will be provided. Register by calling 610-372-4657 or email briana.johanson@berkscd.com by April 4. Space is limited.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
