Author: Angela Cremer

St. Peter’s UCC of Molltown is hosting their Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, December 6 from 9 AM to 1 PM. Guests will enjoy a cookie sale, crafts, a white elephant sale, and free pictures with Santa from 9 AM to Noon. Lunch items, including pot pie, will be for sale at the event. You can pre-order turkey pot pie for $10/qt by calling Bev at 484.529.1893. There will be a limited quantity available the day of the bazaar. Call 610.944.9418 with any questions about the event.

The St. Paul’s UCC Women’s Guild is hosting their Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, December 6 from 9 AM to 1 PM. Guests will enjoy baked goods, ornaments, cookies, crafts, Christmas mice, take-out food, books and more. Call 610.683.3393 to learn more.

The Fleetwood Rec Board is hosting the annual Christmas Tree Lighting at the Fleetwood Park at 6 PM on Friday, December 12. This free event includes caroling around the Christmas tree, hot chocolate, cookies, story time with Mrs. Clause and more!

Christ Mertz Lutheran Church presents Kutztown University Alumni Jazz Band on Friday, December 12 at 7:30 PM. Come enjoy the sounds of holiday cheer at this event. Admission is free, and a free will offering will follow the concert to benefit Kutztown University Alumni Jazz Band. Guests will also enjoy refreshments after the show. To learn more, please call 610.682.7664.

The YMCA of Reading & Berks County is hosting their Annual Santa Parade at 9 AM on Saturday, December 13. The parade starts and ends at the Fleetwood Area High School and will go around Fleetwood, PA, including N. Richmond Street, W. Arch Street, N. Maple Street, W. Vine Street, Forest Street, and W. Spring Street. If you are interested in joining Fleetwood Bank and others in spreading holiday cheer throughout Fleetwood, sign your group up to walk, march or ride in the parade by contacting Alec at [email protected] or 610.944.6515.

On Sunday, December 14, Crime Alert Berks County is hosting the Peter Mayer Christmas Concert at the DoubleTree Hotel. Enjoy the music of Peter Mayer and The Stars and Promises Band. Tickets will be available for $30 each on iTickets.com.

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud supporter of Crime Alert Berks County*

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.

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!