Community Service
Community Art, the Lorax
Pottstown Library 500 E High St, PottstownAfter reading The Lorax by Dr. Seuss, children of all ages will be invited to create art depicting the truffula trees, the Lorax, green grass, forests, blue sky and so much more. Completed artworks will be given to the Send the Lorax to Washingtonproject, enclosed in The Lorax book, and presented to representatives in Washington DC and ... Read more
National Public Lands Day at Blue Marsh Lake
Blue Marsh Lake 1268 Palisades Dr, LeesportCome join us to celebrate and connect to the federal public lands that Blue Marsh Lake provides! Friends, families, and organizations are invited to join the project staff for the day opting outside and giving back to our community resources by completing various volunteer projects around the lake. Projects include trash pickup, trail maintenance, nesting ... Read more
Make a Difference Day
Boyertown Community Library 24 N. Reading Ave., BoyertownHonor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life of service by taking positive actions. We will have activities available throughout the day to show kindness to neighbors.
Awesome Owls
Boyertown Community Library 24 N. Reading Ave., BoyertownLearn about owl biology and adaptations with an educator and a feathered guest from Indian Run Environmental Education Center. All ages welcome. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Snow date of Feb 2.
Soup Bowl at Art Fusion
Art Fusion 19464 254 E. High Street, PottstownSave the Date for Soup Bowl 2019!! This year we have a theme for our bowls. Each design is inspired by the night sky, and in particular, VanGogh’s Starry Night!Your ticket includes unlimited soup, bread, beverages and homemade desserts. As a thank you for supporting our fundraiser, you will also take home a handcrafted ceramic ... Read more
Youth Trail Day: Spring Clean Up
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonHelp Hawk Mountain kick off the spring season by helping the Operations Team prepare the Sanctuary trails for the year. Meet at Visitor CenterFREE!Open to ages 14-18.
Youth Trail Weekend
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonJoin the Hawk Mountain Operations team for a day or two, assisting with trail maintenance and construction. A great way for youth to log volunteer hours, gain field experience, and help support the Sanctuary's mission.
Help Solve the Puzzle: Walk for Autism Awareness
FirstEnergy Stadium 1900 Centre Avenue, ReadingJoin us for the 17th Annual Help Solve the Puzzle: Walk for Autism Awareness. This fun, family friendly event offers free food, children's activities & entertainment, resource fair for parents, a huge raffle with prizes for all ages, and prizes for the top three team and individual fundraising winners. All proceeds benefit the Autism Society ... Read more
Fall Volunteer Work Day
South Mountain YMCA 201 Cushion Peak Road, ReinholdsWe need you (as well as your friends and family) at Camp. We hope you’ll join us to do some painting, plant flowers, and maybe even help put up a new pavilion. Lunch will be provided. Please dress for the weather and wear clothes you are comfortable getting dirty. While we will have supplies on ... Read more
Fall Shoreline Clean Up
Blue Marsh Lake 1268 Palisades Dr, LeesportHelp us keep our waterways clean! Join us and our partners to clean up along the lake shoreline while winter pool levels make those hard-to-reach areas easy to access. Supplies, such as bags and gloves, will be provided.
Grand Opening Ice Cream Party
Cafe Esperanza 105 W. Greenwich St, ReadingPlease join us to celebrate our opening with ice cream from The Great American Creamery and hot dogs and espresso drinks. Tour our cozy café, attend our ribbon cutting at around 4pm, and have some treats! This is a free event great for kids. Feel free to park in our lot or on the street. ... Read more
Relay For Life Berks
Reading Fairgrounds 1216 Hilltop Rd, LeesportRelay For Life is the world's largest volunteer-based fundraising event. For more then 36 years, communities across the world have come together to honor and remember loved ones and take action for lifesaving change. At Relay For Life you'll find community members taking turns walking around a path lined with luminaria bags. Local entertainers will ... Read more
Juneteenth History
Pottsgrove Manor 100 West King St, PottstownHonor the history of the Black experience in America with two Juneteenth presentations at Pottsgrove Manor. Daniel Flickinger will tell the important work done by the Friends of the African Union Church of South Coventry, exploring the congregation’s history and protecting the church cemetery. Next, join in the journey down the research rabbit-hole, following Pottsgrove ... Read more
Open House at Pottsgrove Manor
Pottsgrove Manor 100 West King St, PottstownOpen House Days: Historic Cooking and Collections Curiosities Every Saturday in August has something new to discover at Pottsgrove Manor! The public can see select 18th-century items from the Pottsgrove Manor collection up close and ask questions to the curator. Visitors can also find historic summer delights being created in the reproduction kitchen from period ... Read more
Open House at Pottsgrove Manor
Pottsgrove Manor 100 West King St, PottstownOpen House Days: Historic Cooking and Collections Curiosities Every Saturday in August has something new to discover at Pottsgrove Manor! The public can see select 18th-century items from the Pottsgrove Manor collection up close and ask questions to the curator. Visitors can also find historic summer delights being created in the reproduction kitchen from period ... Read more
Open House at Pottsgrove Manor
Pottsgrove Manor 100 West King St, PottstownOpen House Days: Historic Cooking and Collections Curiosities Every Saturday in August has something new to discover at Pottsgrove Manor! The public can see select 18th-century items from the Pottsgrove Manor collection up close and ask questions to the curator. Visitors can also find historic summer delights being created in the reproduction kitchen from period ... Read more
Open House at Pottsgrove Manor
Pottsgrove Manor 100 West King St, PottstownOpen House Days: Historic Cooking and Collections Curiosities Every Saturday in August has something new to discover at Pottsgrove Manor! The public can see select 18th-century items from the Pottsgrove Manor collection up close and ask questions to the curator. Visitors can also find historic summer delights being created in the reproduction kitchen from period ... Read more
New Years Bear Drop
Boyertown Area Historical Society 43 South Chestnut St, BoyertownMake a care package for Veterans, enjoy cookies & hot chocolate. Count down to the Bear Drop at midnight in Germany (6pm) Also Phoebe the folk singer, will be playing the guitar for us. We are excited for you to join us!