Troop and Pack 103 are collecting used, gently worn and new shoes for a shoe drive this Fall. They accept all sizes, types, styles of shoes/sneakers/boots. The troop is working with an organization that will help people in developing countries develop a micro-enterprise with these used shoes. They are making an impact by reducing shoes entering landfills and also re-purposing shoes that people have outgrown, no longer use, or just aren’t their style anymore. Shoes can be dropped off at the troop’s scout cabin at St. Paul’s UCC located at 5 W Arch St Fleetwood, PA. There is a designated bin on the side of the cabin for shoe donations (not the large bin for Opportunity House) under the roof on the side of the building. Local pick-up can be arranged for any donations if needed as well. Please contact Brittany Blose at [email protected] or 610.914.9046 to coordinate pick up. Learn more about the event here.

The Muhlenberg Lions Club is hosting their 28th Annual Fundraiser Golf Tournament at Rich Maiden Golf Course on Monday, September 15. This event will be held rain or shine and helps the Lions Club support the following initiatives: Muhlenberg Academic Achievement Awards, Two Annual Scholarship Awards to Muhlenberg High School Seniors, Beacon Lodge, AltruVision (A Lions Bank), Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Leader Dogs for the Blind, the Muhlenberg Community Library, the Muhlenberg Area Ambulance Association, Vision Resource Center of Berks County, and the Muhlenberg High School Leo Club. To learn more about how to get involved, please contact Pat Zerby at [email protected]

Be sure to dine in at or order take out from Fiore’s Chill-n-Grill Cafe in Blandon anytime from 11 Am to 8 PM on Tuesday, September 16. Fifteen percent of everyone’s bill will be donated to the Friends of Fleetwood Area Public Library to support the Fleetwood Area Public Library. Simply mention the library when you call 610.944.8977 to order.