Author: Angela Cremer

Communities in Schools is hosting their Ready, Set, Graduate event at 9 AM on Tuesday, May 20 at the Neag Planetarium at the Reading Public Museum. This event celebrates the graduating Seniors that this organization serves. At this breakfast event, CIS will award scholarships and share in the success of all of their students through the commitment of their “Ready, Set, Graduate!” sponsors and partners. This year’s Keynote Speaker is Lizette Epps, an award-winning author, business leader, and community advocate dedicated to BIPOC advancement. Learn more and register here.

Support Vision Resource Center of Berks County during their Annual golf tournament fundraiser at Galen Hall Golf Club on Wednesday, May 21. Registration and lunch will take place at Noon and shotgun start is at 1 PM. Dinner and awards to follow. Tournament fee of $125 er person includes a round of golf with a cart, lunch, snacks, beverages, dinner and dessert. There will be prizes awarded for winning foursomes in each of the three flights and other awards given at the closing dinner. Entry is limited to the first 100 golfers. Enter early to reserve your spot! Learn more and register here. Questions? Call 610.375.8407.

On Saturday, May 31 the Blandon Fire Company is hosting their 3rd Annual Cornhole Tournament at Maier’s Grove. Check in will take place from 9 to 9:30 AM, and bags fly at 10 AM. The tournament is run by Keystone Berks Cornhole and features three brackets: Competitive, Social and a new one specifically made for fire departments! The cost is $60 per team, and payouts are based on total registrations. Cash prizes and double elimination to take place. Food, drinks, raffles and a 50 / 50 will also be available. This event is BYOB with no glasses allowed. It is recommended to bring chairs and canopies. For more information and to register, please click here.

 

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud supporter of the Blandon Fire Company and a proud sponsor of this event*

On Saturday, May 31 Salem UCC Church is hosting their Spring Bazaar from 8 AM to 1 PM. Guests will enjoy a yard sale, including handmade quilts of all sizes, crafts, needlework, and baked goods. A light breakfast and lunch, as well as strawberries and ice cream, will also be available while supplies last. Sign up for 10′ x 16′ yard sale spaces for $10 each by contacting 610.468.6420 to reserve your spot.

Throughout the Summer, the Fleetwood Rec Board will be presenting their Annual Summer Concert Series at the Fleetwood Park bandshell. All concerts start at 6 PM on the following Sundays in June and July, with an additional new concert being added in August. These events are free and open to the public to attend. In the event of rain, the concert will take place the following Monday. Please see the tentative schedule and performance line-up: June 1 (The Large Flowerheads); June 8 (The Fabulous Greaseband); June 15 (Frog Holler); June 22 (Miss Laurie Ann & The Saddletones); June 29 (The Three Amigos); July 6 (The Black Ties); and August 17 (Ringgold Band). Learn more here!

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud supporter of the Fleetwood Recreation Board and a proud sponsor of this Summer-long Concert Series*

On Saturday, June 7 the annual Shoemakersville Children’s Fair and Parade will take place at 10 AM at the Shoemakersville Park. This event raises money for park equipment as well as money to cover the operations expenses so the Shoemakersville Recreation Board can offer a FREE Summer Park program to local children. Over eight weeks, children from Shoemakersville, Perry Township and the surrounding area can enjoy crafts, games, athletic tournaments, social activities, and other outdoor fun. The theme of this year’s Children’s Fair and Parade to help raise money for the Summer Park program is Candyland. The parade starts and ends at the park and is followed by a fair with games, food, and live entertainment until 2 PM.

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud sponsor of this event and proud supporter of the Shoemakersville Recreation Board*

 

The Kempton Fair, presented by and for the benefit of the Kempton Community Center, is taking place Thursday, June 12 – Saturday, June 14, 2025. The fair features livestock and other exhibits, a midway with kid and adult rides, games and food. There’s live music, fireworks, truck and tractor pulls, vendors, crafters and artisans, a beer and wine garden and more. The Kempton Fair is one of the Kempton Community Center’s largest fundraisers for the year which helps with capitalization projects among the buildings and grounds. The Kempton Community Center is a non-profit, completely volunteer organization providing recreation and events for the Kempton community and surrounding area.

On Saturday, June 14, the Kutztown Rotary Club is hosting their Annual Taste of Kutztown event from 11:30 Am to 5:30 PM at the Kutztown Community Park. This iconic festival features over 100 wine, spirits, brews, craft  and food vendors. Enjoy live music, vibrant artisan markets, and a festive atmosphere that promises fun for all! Proceeds benefit local and regional charities. Purchase your tickets here!

 

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud supporter of the Kutztown Rotary Club and a proud sponsor of this event*

The Fleetwood Rotary Club is hosting their 19th Annual Show of Wheels on Saturday, June 14 at the Fleetwood Community Park. Registration takes place from 8 AM to 11:30 AM, and judging takes place at Noon with awards to follow at 3 PM. This event is rain or shine! Attendees will also enjoy door prizes, 50 / 50 drawings, entertainment, food, a chance auction, and music by The Sound Factory. Take part in the Rubber Duck Race in the creek for just $5 per duck. Pre-registration for $15. Any registrations after Saturday, June 1 and the day of the show are $20. There will also be a vendor market, and you can grab your space for just $20 by registering by June 3rd. To register online, click here. Learn more about the event here on their Facebook page.

 

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud supporter of The Fleetwood Rotary Club and a proud returning sponsor of this event*

Pretzel City Rod & Custom Car Club is hosting their annual Rod Run on Sunday, June 15 at the Oley Fairgrounds. Show times are from 9 AM to 3 PM, and all show cars and trucks are welcome! Registration is taking place from 9 AM to Noon, and the first 250 vehicles will receive dash plaques. This event is being hosted rain or shine, and 20×20 vendor spaces are available for $10 each. Guests will enjoy games for all ages, an auction, raffles, door prizes, a 50 / 50 drawing, and a DJ. Proceeds from this event benefit local charities. Pre-registration must be completed by June 10 and is $12. There is a cash drawing for all pre-registered vehicles, and you must be present to win! Registration the day of costs $15. Registration questions? Call Rick at 610.678.3948 or Fran at 610.750.0347.

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud supporter of this event*