Author: Angela Cremer

The Freezin For A Reason Veterans Benefit Ride is taking place rain or shine on January 1. All vehicles are welcome to participate. The cost is $15 per person, and children 10 and under are $5 each. You are invited to join us for the ride or the dinner. Registration for the ride begins at 10 AM, and the ride begins at Noon from the Hamburg American Legion and ends at the Topton Legion Post 217. Attendees can enjoy dinner here at the Topton Legion from 1 to 4 PM. Pork and sauerkraut with sides will be served. A silent auction and 50 / 50 drawing will also take place, and all money raised will be donated to Veterans At The Lebanon VA Medical Center. Tickets for this event can be purchased at both the Topton Legion and Hamburg Legion. Thanks to the Topton and Hamburg Legion Riders, as well as the Rebel Brotherhood for hosting this event.

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud supporter of the Topton and Hamburg Legion and a proud sponsor of this event*

The Berks Community Health Center’s Annual Picture Berks Healthy event is taking place on March 16 this year from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at The Doubletree by Hilton in Reading. Each year, they recognize an outstanding individual and a community partner who have demonstrated extraordinary dedication to BCHC’s mission through their time, talent and treasure. This year BCHC is honoring Donald Smith, a retired lawyer who played a key role in BCHC’s beginnings as one of their founders and also served on the Board. They are also recognizing The United Way of Berks County, who has played a key role in BCHC’s founding and has continued to support them in many ways throughout the years. Purchase tickets to the event here, and learn more about sponsorship opportunities here.

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud supporter of the Berks Community Health Center*

The Oley Valley Community Education Foundation is celebrating its 30th Anniversary in 2026 with the inaugural Academy Awards of Excellence Gala on Friday, March 27 from 6 Pm to 10 PM at The Berkshire Country Club. In addition to celebrating thirty years of positively impacting youth of the Oley Valley, Gary Weller, a graduate of Oley Valley High School, long-term resident, and founding member and former Trustee of OVCEF, will be honored. This gala will unite educators, supporters, and community members who are dedicated to enhancing the educational experience within the Oley Valley School District by helping to raise monies to fund annual scholarships and teacher education grants within the district through a silent auction and raffles. The event is Black Tie optional. To learn more click here.

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud supporter of the Oley Valley Community Education Foundation and this event*

The 172nd Berks County Fair will take place from Wednesday, July 8 to Saturday, July 11. With a strong agricultural heritage, the fair strives to showcase farm fresh produce, livestock exhibits, and everything in between. Enjoy contests, food, animals, and plenty of fun for the entire family through farm and agricultural events. Learn more here!

St. Paul’s of Fleetwood offers half day AM program, a PM STEM program for Pre-K, various Pre-K classes, and more. Visit stpaulsfleetwood.org to learn more and contact them with any questions by emailing [email protected].

The Oley Alumni and Community Band is looking for musicians of all ages! Rehearsals take place on Sundays from 6 – 7 PM at St. John’s UCC – Pricetown. For more information, please contact [email protected], and follow us on Facebook here!

Rejoicing Spirits of Eastern Berks County invites anyone to attend their services and fellowship times on the first Sunday of every month at 3:00 PM at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ. Parking is located behind the church with an accessible entrance from the parking lot. All are welcome to each 30 to 40 minute, no-shush ecumenical worship service that enriches the lives of all people, especially the differently-abled, their caregivers, families and friends. Rejoicing Spirits includes music, playing musical instruments, joyous singing, opportunities to participate, brief and meaningful messages, and the chance to connect with others. Join them for snacks and fellowships immediately following each service. For more information contact Charlene Fisher at 610.223.9822 or [email protected] or Erin Webb at 610.894.9949 or [email protected]. Follow their Facebook page for updates!