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Altrusa International Foundation of Reading-Berks is hosting its 4th Designer Bag Bingo Fundraiser on Sunday, October 5 at the Muhlenberg Township Fire and Rescue. Doors open at 11:45 AM and guests are encouraged to come early for lunch, as delicious food prepared by the Altrusa sisters will be available for purchase. The bar will also be open. Bingo starts at 1 PM. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door (if any tickets are still available). Purchase your tickets here. Six special / jackpot games will also be available for purchase, as well as raffle tickets.

This club is an international association of women and men dedicated to community betterment through volunteer activities. All proceeds raised from this event will go towards Altrusa’s Scholarship and Awards Fund. Every year, a $2,500 scholarship is given to two full-time students enrolled in a Berks County College or University, a $2,500 scholarship to a Berks County high school senior who will pursue a degree in higher education, and a $1,500 scholarship goes to a Berks Career Technology Center student who is continuing their education in a chosen profession.

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud supporter of Altrusa International Foundation of Reading-Berks and a proud sponsor of this event*

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.

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*

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!