Community News and Events

Stop by the Liberty at Dryville on Thursday, April 9 anytime from 4 PM to 9 PM. The restaurant will be donating 10% of everyone’s bill to the Friends of Fleetwood Area Public Library to support the Fleetwood Area Public Library. Simply mention this fundraiser when you arrive for dinner.

The Hamburg Area Arts Alliance will be hosting it 5th Annual Bingo, Baskets & BBQ event at St. Mary’s Church, Hamburg on Sunday, April 12, at 12 pm. This event is $25 for advanced tickets or $30 at the door, featuring 20 games of bingo, raffle baskets, 50/50, special games and jackpot! Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Doors open at 12 pm and bingo will begin at 1:30 pm. Buy advanced tickets here or check out the Hamburg Arts Alliance Facebook for more information.

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 and a proud sponsor of this event*

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.

St. Pauls UCC in Fleetwood is hosting their family style Pot Pie Supper on Saturday, April 18 from 3:30 to 6:30 PM. Enjoy family style, delicious and freshly cooked chicken pot pie in our social room! Dinner will include pot pie, corn, cranberry applesauce, dinner roll and butter, dessert and a drink. The cost is $13 per person and children 5 and under eat free. Please enter at the Arch Street or Green Street entrances to buy your meal ticket and be guided to your table. Servers will bring dishes to your table for you to serve yourself. Accessible to those with mobility issues is available at the elevator.

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.

Experience the power of the MS movement by joining the Walk MS event on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Grings Mill Park. There are two available routes, a 1 mile and 3 mile. All routes are accessible and mobility devices are welcome. The site opens are 9:00 am with the ceremony beginning at 9:50 before the walk kickoff at 10. The Walk MS experience emphasizes the people and organizations that help improve a person’s life with MS. Move together toward a world free of MS.

Register here.

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*

The 2026 Summer Concert Series presented by the Fleetwood Rec Board is kicking off on Sunday, May 31, 2026 with The Fabulous Greaseband. The Concert Series will continue every Sunday from May 31 – July 5, 2026. Bands are tentative and subject to change but currently include, Junior’s Grades, Mission Impossible Band, Cody Tyler, Dave Mell Band, and the Ringgold Band. Bands begin at 6:00 pm, these concerts are free to the public. Come out to Fleetwood Park and enjoy music with the community.

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*

Yocum Institute for Arts Education invites you to the grand finale of Dancing with the Reading Stars. The event will take place at the Redner’s Event center on Friday, May 1, 2026 from 5:00 – 10:00 pm. Tickets include hors d-oeuvres and dinner catered by Mayo Catering, Sweet Street Desserts, open dance party, Yocum’s Academy of Movement Competition Team performance, grand finale performance, and an awards ceremony. Dress code is cocktail attire, optional: 70s flair to be festive!

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Support your favorite team and the Yocum Institute for Arts Education.

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud supporter of the Yocum Institute for Arts Education and 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*

The Fleetwood American Legion is hosting its 6th annual fundraiser for the Shriners Children’s Hospital on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Events include a Chinese Auction, 50/50 & Raffles, food, and a dance party with DJ Lloyd. The doors open at 5 pm, presale auction tickets will be available Friday, May 1, from 5-8 PM. Bring your family, invite your friends, and help the Fleetwood American Legion make a difference.

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud supporter of the Fleetwood American Legion and this event*

Mark your calendars for the Friends of Fleetwood Parks Community Yard Sale on Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Whether you are looking to declutter, find some deals, or simply enjoy a day at the park, this is the perfect community event for you. Vendor space is $10.00 for a 10×10 space (advance registration) or $15.00 the day of the event. Breakfast & lunch will be available for purchase, making it simple to shop, sell, and enjoy the day with neighbors.

Reserve your space today by emailing [email protected].

Come out for a premier event with Noble Bandmaster Bruce Rohrbach and the concert band on Sunday, May 3 at 2 pm at the Rajah Shrine Banquet Hall. Light snacks and refreshments (including camel’s milk, soda and adult drinks) will be available for purchase. After the intimate cabaret performance, enjoy dinner and dessert! During intermission, the dance floor will be set up for the Nobleaires Dance Band’s big band music under the direction of Noble Wayne Grace. Doors open at 1 pm, and parking is available at no charge with facilities accessible for individuals with disabilities. Music and dinner reservations cost $35.00. Click here for more details or contact Bryan Snyder at [email protected]

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud supporter of Rajah Shrine Concert Band*

The 64th Annual Fleetwood Fish Rodeo is back at the Fleetwood Park Pond for a full weekend of fishing, fun, and community on Saturday, May 9 & Sunday, May 10, 2026. Registration opens at 8:00 am on Saturday, with fishing open from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm for ages 3-12. Sunday registration opens at 5:30 am, with fishing from 6:00 am – 3:00 pm for ages 13-15. The first 10 Palomino fish caught will win a fishing rod, in memory of deceased members. Adults require a $10 donation and a valid fishing license. All trout must be kept, there is no catch and release. Fish on!

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

The Boyertown Rotary Club is hosting its 36th Annual Golf Outing on Monday, May 11, 2026 at Bellewood Golf Club in Pottstown, PA. Events include: Individual prizes for longest drive and closest pin, and hole-in -prizes. Tournament fees: Foursome – $165.00 per person. Golfing packages include greens fees & cart, hot dog lunch, buffet dinner,  and dessert. Proceeds from this event benefit “All Rotary Projects”.

For tickets & registration contact George Moser at 610.405.8863

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

The YMCA of Reading & Berks County is hosting their Annual Breakfast of Champions for Youth on Tuesday, May 12 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Reading from 7 to 9 AM. This morning is dedicated to celebrating the leaders, volunteers, partners and young people who embody the Y’s mission of strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This signature event highlights the impact of the Y’s programs, the stories that inspire us, and the champions who help move their mission forward. Breakfast begins at 7 AM, and the program begins at 7:30 AM. Learn more and RSVP here.

The 2026 Pennsylvania Steel Challenge is back. The event will begin at 8 am on Friday, May 15 and end at 5 pm on Sunday, May 17. The past three championships were a great success and the 2026 event is expected to be just as successful. The event will be held at the Pricetown Rifle & Pistol Club.

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud sponsor of this event*

Breast Cancer Support Services of Berks invites you to the 11th Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon: Glitz & Glamour, Sunday, May 17, 11 am to 2 pm, at the DoubleTree By Hilton in Reading. This fashion show will showcase Breast Cancer Survivors. Tickets are $85 a person with a plated luncheon, silent auction and VIP trips. For more information and tickets visit the BCSS webpage.

The Oley Valley Heritage Association is bringing back the historic Cherry Fair as part of the 250th anniversary celebration of our great country. This event focuses on local heritage, with discussions and preparations highlighting a return of tradition. Join the Oley Valley Heritage Association at the Keim Homestead from 10 AM to 5 PM for living history demonstrations, PA Dutch food, music, crafts and children’s activities. Visit oleyvalleyheritage.org for more information.

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud supporter of the Oley Valley Heritage Association and a proud sponsor of this event*

The Kutztown Rotary Charitable Foundation is hosting its 16th Annual Taste of Kutztown event on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Come out for a day of delicious indulgence, featuring top-notch local wines, craft beers, and gourmet bites in the scenic Kutztown Community Park. The event will include live music and vibrant artisan markets.

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

The 2026 Kempton Fair Thursday, June 18 to Saturday, June 20. This will be a weekend of community spirit and excitement. Admissions includes music, tractor pulls, shows, country line dancing, livestock exhibits, craft shows, and more! This year is shaping up to be the best yet: Pull Off Productions returns with three high-octane nights of tractor, truck and semi pulls, Double M Amusements providing classic rides and games, and Expanded Dairy & Livestock programs.

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud sponsor of this event*

The West Reading Community Revitalization Foundation is hosting the Annual Art on the Avenue event on Saturday, June 20 this year. Keep an eye out for more information here on their website or by visiting their Facebook page.

Come out to the Fleetwood Community Park for the 20th Annual Show of Wheels by Fleetwood Rotary Club, June 20th 8 am to 3 pm.  Rain or Shine, Cars, Trucks & Motorcycles. Enjoy music by The Sound Factory, a rubber duck race, concessions, door prizes, raffles, and more! Pre-registration by Sat 6/13: $15, after 6/13 and day of: $20. Click here for more information and last years’ highlights.

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud sponsor of The Annual Show of Wheels and supporter of Fleetwood Rotary Club*

Opportunity House is hosting their Annual Golf Outing on Monday, June 22 at the Berkshire Country Club. Registration, networking and lunch will take place starting at 10:30 AM, with a shotgun start beginning at 12 PM. At 5 PM guests will enjoy a cocktail and award reception. Individual golfers can participate for $350 and a foursome is available for $1,400. Each golfer who participates will receive a round of golf, greens fee, use of locker room facilities, driving range and putting green, and a golf cart, as well as a boxed lunch, cocktail reception and awards ceremony. Deadline to register is Friday, June 12. Learn more and register here.

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud supporter of Opportunity House and this event*

Come out to the 2nd Annual Eastern PA Homestead Festival, Thursday, July 2 – Sunday, July 5, 2026. Enjoy a weekend of craftsmen, vendors, speakers, live music, food, and fun. This festival is paying homage to the Kutztown Folk Festival.

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*Fleetwood Bank is a proud supporter and sponsor of the Eastern PA Homestead Festival*

The 172nd Berks County Fair will take place from Wednesday, July 8 to Saturday, July 11. With a strong agricultural heritage, the fair strives to showcase farm fresh produce, livestock exhibits, and everything in between. Enjoy contests, food, animals, and plenty of fun for the entire family through farm and agricultural events. Learn more here!

Come out to the Fleetwood Park to enjoy the Fleetwood Community Carnival, July 14-18, 2026. The carnival begins at 5 pm daily, enjoy amusements rides, great homemade food, entertainment, and bingo. Be sure not to miss out on the fireworks Friday, July 17. See you there!

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud platinum level sponsor of this event*

The 2026 Kutztown Fair is Monday, August 3, to Saturday, August 8, 2026. Enjoy food, music, animals, crafts, contests, and rides! Gates open every day Monday – Friday at 4 PM. Saturday gates open at 2 PM for Children’s day. Tickets are available for purchase at the Fair Gates. Visit: https://kutztownfair.com/ for more information.

The West Reading Community Revitalization Foundation is hosting their Annual French Fry Fest on Saturday, August 15 this year. Keep an eye out for more information here on their website or by visiting their Facebook page.

Friends of Fleetwood Parks presents: Every Shade of Blues, August 23, 2026, from 2 to 6 pm at the Evergreen Club. Performers include the Eddie Bluestone Trio, The Blue Cadillacs, Dave Mell Blues Band, and special guest Whiskey Kreek. Admission is $10 at the gate, children 12 & under are free. Food and beverages will be available. All proceeds from the event benefits The Friends of Fleetwood Parks, a nonprofit organization supporting Fleetwood Parks.

On Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13 the Mohnton-Cumru Lions Club is hosting their sixth annual Music & Makers Market from 10 AM until 5 Pm at the Mohnton Memorial Park. Several big name bands will be playing a variety of music including blues, country, jazz and rock. Artisans and craftspeople from the Tri-County area will display and sell original handcrafted items, such as jewelry, pottery, textiles, woodwork, food and more. Other activities will include a cornhole tournament for adults and Magic in Mohnton’s playground area, a bouncy house, face painting, balloons and aK-9 presentation for the kids. This event is free and open to the public.

On Sunday, September 13 the Blandon Lions Club is hosting their annual Gathering at the Grove. This is a free community event that includes live music, free food and ice cream. Three local bands will be playing this year: The Luke Hertzog Band, The Hannah Violet Trio, and Crow Hill Bluegrass.

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

The 79th Annual Oley Valley Community Fair is taking place on September 17, 18 and 19 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 Blue Ribbon Sponsor of the Oley Valley Community Fair*

The West Reading Community Revitalization Foundation is hosting their Annual Fall Fest on Saturday, September 19 this year. Keep an eye out for more information here on their website or by visiting their Facebook page.

The Berks Fiddle Fest will take place on Sunday, September 20 at the Fleetwood Park this year! Now in its third season, the Fiddle Fest promises another unforgettable day filled with music, community, and exciting new additions to the festival. Learn more here.

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

The 13th Annual Guts & Glory Health & Wellness Expo is taking place on Saturday, October 3 from 11 AM to 3 PM at Jim Dietrich Park! This event is a free, community-wide celebration of health for people of all ages and walks of life! It showcases a farmers market, educational booths, small businesses, nonprofits, fresh locally sourced food, live cultural performances, fitness zones, health screenings, live yoga classes, massage, wellness experts, active engagement with First Responders, and an interactive human colon exhibit, to name a few features. This event is designed to educate the health curious, elevate the understanding of the health conscious, and raise community awareness of the importance of digestive health through the free exchange of information and resources. This event aims to bring about positive impact to improve the lives of the residents of Berks County by inspiring and compelling people to eat and live better. Stop by this block party celebration, and use all of your senses to inspire and motivate yourself to be the healthiest you can be. Those looking to register as a vendor, can keep an eye out on the website here.

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud supporter of My Gut Instinct*

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!