Author: Angela Cremer

The Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania are hosting the 2026 Take the Lead Berks County on Tuesday, April 14 at the Redner’s Event Center from 5 to 8 PM. This year, the theme is centered around the Girl Scouts highest awards and the Take Action projects produced by girls whose aim is to better their communities and the lives of others. The following four individuals will be honored at the event: Meggan Hannigan, AVP of Development Advancement at Alvernia University, Radha Pyati, PhD, Chancellor & Dean of Penn State University, Monica Reyes, VP for Programs & Initiatives at Berks County Community Foundation, and Karen Wang, MD, FAAP, Chief Medical Officer at Berks Community Health Center. These women have displayed that leadership is not just what they do, but who they are. Learn more here.

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud supporter of Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania and this event*

Connections Work is hosting an Impact Awards Breakfast to honor those who have stepped up as volunteers, employers, and community members, who are a living vision of giving second chances. This event will also honor clients who are succeeding in life because of those opportunities. The Impact Awards will take place on Thursday, April 16, from 7:30 am – 9:00 am, at the DoubleTree By Hilton in Reading, PA. Click here for tickets and more information.

Don’t miss CONCERN’s Bingo, April 16 at 6:30 pm, at the Fleetwood Grange Hall to benefit children in foster care. Featured items include gift cards and designers bags. Ticket pricing is $25 pre-paid or $30 at the door. Ticket purchase includes admission, 20 bingo games, hot dog and a drink. Additional refreshments, special games and raffle tickets will be available to purchase at the event. Click here to register now.

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud supporter of CONCERN*

Scouting America Hawk Mountain Council is hosting their 13th Annual Sporting Clay Classics on, April 17, 2026. This event benefits the youth in Berks & Schuylkill counties. Registration beings at 12:30 pm with dinner & awards at 4:00 pm. Click here for more details. RAIN OR SHINE.

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud supporter of Scouting America Hawk Mountain Council and a sponsor of this event*

Boyertown Area Multi-Service’s Basket Raffle is on Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 1 pm – 4 pm. Admission includes door prize ticket, $5.00 per person with kids under 16  free! Baskets are valued $75 – $100, you must be present to win. Food & Beverages will be available for purchase with winners called every hour. With a variety of baskets to choose from, there will be something for everyone! To donate a basket or get more details call (610) 367.6957.

Habitat for Humanity of Berks County is hosting their Annual Birdhouse Challenge, which turns 10 this year, on Tuesday, April 21 starting at 5:30 PM at the Reading Country Club. The event will feature a live auction, raffles and other fun ways to support Habitat Berks. Learn more and purchase tickets here.

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud supporter of Habitat for Humanity of Berks County and a proud sponsor of this event*

The West Reading Community Revitalization Foundation is hosting the Annual Craft Beer and Pretzel Fest on Saturday, April 25 this year. Keep an eye out for more information here on their website or by visiting their Facebook page.

Please join the Richard J. Caron Foundation on Wednesday, April 29 from 5 to 8 PM at the DoubleTree by Hilton to celebrate the power of transformation. Funds raised at this year’s event, A Path of Purpose, will provide life-transforming treatment scholarships, programmatic support, and clinical advancement furthering Caron’s mission of Recovery for Life. John Gallen, founder and owner of Ethosource, LLC is this year’s distinguished honoree, and Savant Wealth Management is being recognized as this year’s Partner in Recovery. Learn more here.

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud support of the Caron Foundation and a sponsor of this event*

For 25 years the Borough of Kutztown has sponsored a Summer “Concert Series in the Park“, with concerts running from late May to August. The concerts are held in the historic Kutztown Park bandshell, primarily on Saturday evenings, with a few weekday and Sunday concerts. These concerts are FREE and open to the public, with a variety of bands and music to appeal to different audiences. These free concerts provide the opportunity to listen (and dance) to music all summer long.

Click here for more details.

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud sponsor of this event*

Safe Berks is celebrating their 50th Anniversary at this year’s Celebration of Peace event, which will take place on Saturday, May 2 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Reading. This milestone birthday party will feature live music by The Uptown Band and a theme of Looking Back, Honoring Our Founders, and Preparing for the Next 50 Years. Tickets include live music, food stations, raffles, a cash bar and more! Purchase tickets here.

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud supporter of Safe Berks and this event*