Author: Angela Cremer

The Berks County Parrot Head Club is hosting Summer Parrot Daze on August 23 at Beverly Hills Beach Bar to benefit Hannah’s Hope Ministries. Founded in 2017, Hannah’s Hope ministries provides support for homeless single mother-led families in Berks County. Since their inception, they have welcomed over 96 women and their dependent children into their nurturing environment to help empower these families. Enjoy music from Noon to 8 PM with Caribbean Sunset Band from 12:30 to 3:30 PM and  Jimmy and the Parrots performing from 4 to 8 PM.  Seats are $50 plus taxes and fees and includes a lunch and dinner buffet. There will also be raffle and auction items available. Purchase tickets here to support Hannah’s Hope Ministries!

The 29th Annual Chile Pepper Festival is taking place on Friday, September 5 and Saturday, September 6 from 9 AM to 6 PM at the William Delong Memorial Park in Bowers, PA. This event is held both days rain or shine! Jalapeno eating contest will take place on Saturday, September 6 at 1 PM. In addition to trophies, first place receives $100, second place receives $75, and third place receives $50. Guests will also enjoy music by The Chile Pepper Ramblers. A suggested donation of $4 is requested for admission. Learn more here!

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud supporter of the Chile Pepper Festival*

NAMI Berks County PA is a local nonprofit dedicated to providing support, education, and advocacy for individuals with mental health conditions and their loved ones. Their ability to offer ample services free of charge relies on the support of our community. They are hosting their third annual 5K Run / walk titled “It’s Okay To Not Be Okay” on Saturday, September 13 at 9:30 AM at Gring’s Mill Recreation Area. Registration opens at 8 AM, and the awards presentation will take place at the finish line at 10:30 AM. Learn more and register here.

The Blandon Lions Club presents their Annual Gathering at the Grove on Sunday, September 14 at Maiers Grove Park. This free community event will include live music, free food and ice cream. This year will include two local bands – The Hannah Violet Trio and the Crow Hill Bluegrass Band. More info to follow as the event gets closer!

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud supporter of the Blandon Lions Club*

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]

The 78th Annual Oley Valley Community Fair is taking place on September 18, 19 and 20 on the Oley Fire Company Fairgrounds. Check out their website here to stay tuned for more updates on happenings throughout this three-day fair as we get closer to the date!

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud supporter of the Oley Valley Community Fair*

This year’s Berks Fiddle Fest will take place at the Fleetwood Park on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Be sure to stop by for a great experience of local music, local crafters and local food in a community park.

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud supporter of the Berks Fiddle Fest*

On Thursday, October 9 the Vision Resource Center of Berks County is hosting their annual Dine in the Dark fundraiser at The Berkshire Country Club. This is an enlightening dining experience to increase awareness of living with visual impairment. The positive community support of this evening’s event allowed the Vision Resource Center of Berks County and the Kutztown University Visual Impairment Program the continued opportunity to help blind and visually impaired children and adults in our community. The Dennis Hater Award will be presented to Carmela and Steve Bobick at this event. For additional information please call 610.375.8407 or click here.

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!