Category: Uncategorized

The Pennsylvania State Police invites children and adults with special needs or disabilities and their families to join them for their free law enforcement based “Sunny Day Camp.” This camp serves residents in Berks, Lebanon, and Schuylkill Counties, and is taking place from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, October 5 at Camp Manatawny. Demonstrations and activities will include: Aviation / Helicopter Unit, SERT Team, Mounted Unit, Canine Unit, Interacting with troopers, lunch, games, a ride along and much more! There is no age limit to attend camp, but the event will be capped at 50 cadets, so register as soon as you are able to here. Any questions can be directed to Trooper Rush Stehlin at [email protected] or Trooper Ethan Brownback at [email protected].

*Fleetwood Bank is proud to sponsor this event and support the Pennsylvania State Police*

ALTRUSA International Foundation of Reading-Berks is hosting their 3rd Annual Designer Bag Bingo Fundraiser on Sunday, October 6 at Muhlenberg Township Fire and Rescue. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door (if still available). Doors open at 12 PM and Bingo starts at 1 PM. Your ticket includes the opportunity to win gorgeous designer bags for ALTRUSA’s Scholarship FUNdraiser. Special games and raffle tickets will also be available for purchase, along with food and drinks.

All proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit Altrusa’s Annual Scholarship Fund, which is awarded to local students in Berks County! Purchase your tickets here!

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud sponsor of this event and proud supporter of this organization*

Join the Missionary Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus for their annual Oktoberfest at the Reading Liederkranz on Sunday, October 13. This event is an outdoor celebration in an accessible grove with a pavilion, open-air seating and authentic food and drink ordered by guests at food and beverage stands (cash or credit accepted). Enjoy German music and dancing with The Josef Kroboth Band from 1 to 4 PM. Comfortable dress or German attire is encouraged, and seating is first come, first served. FUNdraiser winners will be announced at 4 PM and includes: Basket Raffles, 50 / 50 Raffles, and Door Prize Raffles. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be moved indoors. Please RSVP by September 30 by mail or online here. Tickets may also be purchased the day of the event at the entrance.

The Blandon Fire Company is hosting a Gift Card Regular Bingo and Designer Bag Special Bingo on Sunday, October 13 at the Blandon Fire Company Station. Doors open at 12 PM, and Bingo starts at 1 PM. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased before the day of the event or the day of the event. Enjoy 20 games of regular bingo for your chance to win $50 gift cards. Additional special games will be available for purchase for your chance to win a designer bag. A Chinese auction and a 50/50 raffle will be taking place. Food and light refreshments will be available for purchase, too. Proceeds for this event will be donated to Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact Sarah Gilmer at 484.400.5513.

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

St. Paul’s UCC Church in Fleetwood is hosting their famous sit-down Chicken Pot Pie Dinner on Saturday, October 19 from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM. The cost is $12 per person, and children five and under eat for free. The menu includes homecooked chicken pot pie, corn, applesauce, coleslaw, rolls and butter, and assorted desserts. Beverages include your choice of water, iced tea, lemonade and coffee. Please park in the church’s parking lot. There is street parking as well, and guests can use the municipal lot at the corner of Green and Arch streets. Please enter through the main sanctuary doors on Green Street. Questions? Please reach out to St. Paul’s directly at [email protected] or by calling 610.944.0406.

Pikeville Rod and Gun Club is hosting a Texas Holdem Poker Tournament Fundraiser on Saturday, October 19. Doors open at 4:30 PM and poker starts at 6 PM. All proceeds will benefit One Wish Foundation. $40 buy-in (4,000 chips) in advance and $45 at the door (no rebuys). A $5 donation gets you an extra 2,000 chips. Beverages and food will be available for purchase, too. Cash prizes will go to the top 8 at the final table and first place trophy. Enjoy a 50 / 50 Raffle as well.

Pre-registration is highly recommend! Contact Dianna Vargo at 484.571.4230 or [email protected] or John Mest at [email protected] to secure your spot!

The Oley Valley Community Education Foundation is hosting a golf tournament on Monday, October 21. To learn more as more information becomes available, please click here!

The Oley Valley Community Library is hosting their Second Annual Trivia Night Fundraiser on Thursday, October 24  at the Oley Fire Company Social Quarters. There will be 10 rounds of Trivia with gift card prizes for each round, PLUS the top three teams with the most points overall will win gift cards for every team member. There will be five regular rounds of Trivia where the library asks a question and you and your teammates write down your answer. There will also be five “special” rounds of Trivia that will be a surprise. Some may involve food, music, celebrities, word games or something else. Feel free to bring your own snacks and purchase your beverages from the bar (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks will be available). There can be four to six players per trivia team, and the library is accepting up to 20 teams. Register for $20 per person by contacting the library. Questions? Email [email protected].

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud sponsor of this event*

The rustle of silks and feathers under muted conversation was probably the last thing heard by the tragically and unexpectedly deceased at the Billionaire’s Club Annual Masquerade Ball. With a mystery under each feathery façade, unmasking the killer may be quite a challenge. Join CONCERN for this exciting and unique event at Fox Rose Farm, which benefits the nonprofit’s Special Needs Fund – supporting children in foster care.  CONCERN provides services to children, youth, and families through behavioral health, adoption & permanency, foster care, community- based prevention, and residential services. Register online here, or if  you prefer to pay with a check, please contact Jane Zettlemoyer [email protected].