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2 events, Historically, the casting of iron products was an exact craft, and the moulders who practiced it were among the highest paid of ironworkers. It took years to gain the necessary skills, and the craft was often passed from father to son. During this program, you can try your hand as a Hopewell molder! Experience the hands-on […]  What is Hopewell Furnace? Get the inside scoop from a park ranger on this introductory tour of Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site. Explore the historic buildings and landscape. Learn more about the site's history as an iron-making community and beyond, the people who lived and worked here, and how places like this shaped the nation. Tours start outside […] | 0 events, | 2 events, JCWK Dance Lab is partnering with Alvernia University to offer "Summer Dance Series for Adults". The 9-Week Dance Series is designed for studio teachers, college students, and adults who are interested in trying dance for the first time. Classes have different level options and times; instructors are professional dancers and educators who are excited to […] $10 – $20  Join us for an equipment overview, pour over technique review, how each variable affects brewing, and lots and lots of brewing! New to making your own pour over coffee? Have you worked hard at brewing “the perfect cup” but always feel like something is missing? Maybe you’re a pro who just wants to refine their […] $80 | 6 events,What is Hopewell Furnace? Get the inside scoop from a park ranger on this introductory tour of Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site. Explore the historic buildings and landscape. Learn more about the site's history as an iron-making community and beyond, the people who lived and worked here, and how places like this shaped the nation. Tours start outside […] Historically, the casting of iron products was an exact craft, and the moulders who practiced it were among the highest paid of ironworkers. It took years to gain the necessary skills, and the craft was often passed from father to son. During this program, you can try your hand as a Hopewell molder! Experience the hands-on […] Historically, the casting of iron products was an exact craft, and the moulders who practiced it were among the highest paid of ironworkers. It took years to gain the necessary skills, and the craft was often passed from father to son. During this program, you can try your hand as a Hopewell molder! Experience the hands-on […] What is Hopewell Furnace? Get the inside scoop from a park ranger on this introductory tour of Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site. Explore the historic buildings and landscape. Learn more about the site's history as an iron-making community and beyond, the people who lived and worked here, and how places like this shaped the nation. Tours start outside […]  Join us at our Birdsboro roastery for a coffee tasting workshop that includes sensory training, a coffee cupping, Q&A, and a few gifts! Have you always enjoyed your morning cup of coffee, but want to understand more about what you’re tasting? Does coffee feel like a mystery? Or maybe you want to learn about your […] $40 Have you always enjoyed your morning cup of coffee, but want to understand more about what you’re tasting? Does coffee feel like a mystery? Or maybe you want to learn about your preferences and taste some amazing locally roasted coffees. Join our Beverage Director, John Cappelletti, for a fun and informative coffee tasting workshop. We’ll […] | 0 events, | 0 events, | 8 events, Join us for a magical evening of storytelling by lantern light! Hopewell Furnace will serve as the backdrop to spooky stories and chilling tales that would have been familiar to Hopewell residents nearly 200 years ago. Some of the content included on this program may be scary for young children. This program lasts half an […] What is Hopewell Furnace? Get the inside scoop from a park ranger on this introductory tour of Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site. Explore the historic buildings and landscape. Learn more about the site's history as an iron-making community and beyond, the people who lived and worked here, and how places like this shaped the nation. Tours start outside […] Join us for a magical evening of storytelling by lantern light! Hopewell Furnace will serve as the backdrop to spooky stories and chilling tales that would have been familiar to Hopewell residents nearly 200 years ago. Some of the content included on this program may be scary for young children. This program lasts half an […] What is Hopewell Furnace? Get the inside scoop from a park ranger on this introductory tour of Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site. Explore the historic buildings and landscape. Learn more about the site's history as an iron-making community and beyond, the people who lived and worked here, and how places like this shaped the nation. Tours start outside […] -  Join Spotlight PA for a daylong Ideas Festival that will bring together community leaders, innovators, and organizations from across Pennsylvania to share practical, proven solutions to local challenges, exchange ideas, and inspire new approaches rooted in creativity and civic engagement. Register for FREE to get updates and more information at spotlightpa.org/ideasfestival The festival will feature […] -  A free, all-ages, pet-friendly community wellness festival featuring nutrition, fitness and healthy-living professionals, health screenings, active demos, kids activities and veggie race, holistic experts, stress-relief tips, a MEGA-colon gut-health exhibit, massage tent, farmers market, live local music, tasting samples and community partners. Free  This is a health and wellness festival for EVERY BODY! Local nonprofit, My Gut Instinct, is proud to host their 13th annual event thanks to their long-standing title sponsor, Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Guts and Glory has grown into one of Berks County’s most anticipated community health celebrations — uniting thousands in a […] |
4 events,What is Hopewell Furnace? Get the inside scoop from a park ranger on this introductory tour of Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site. Explore the historic buildings and landscape. Learn more about the site's history as an iron-making community and beyond, the people who lived and worked here, and how places like this shaped the nation. Tours start outside […] Historically, the casting of iron products was an exact craft, and the moulders who practiced it were among the highest paid of ironworkers. It took years to gain the necessary skills, and the craft was often passed from father to son. During this program, you can try your hand as a Hopewell molder! Experience the hands-on […] What is Hopewell Furnace? Get the inside scoop from a park ranger on this introductory tour of Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site. Explore the historic buildings and landscape. Learn more about the site's history as an iron-making community and beyond, the people who lived and worked here, and how places like this shaped the nation. Tours start outside […] Historically, the casting of iron products was an exact craft, and the moulders who practiced it were among the highest paid of ironworkers. It took years to gain the necessary skills, and the craft was often passed from father to son. During this program, you can try your hand as a Hopewell molder! Experience the hands-on […] | 1 event, -  Death Doula Karen Glass will be facilitating a three part Death Café series at Main Library. A Death Café is a get-together for the purpose of removing the taboo of talking about death. Please Arrive at 4:45 for the conversation to begin at 5. Registration is required for this program. Please call the reference desk […] | 2 events,JCWK Dance Lab is partnering with Alvernia University to offer "Summer Dance Series for Adults". The 9-Week Dance Series is designed for studio teachers, college students, and adults who are interested in trying dance for the first time. Classes have different level options and times; instructors are professional dancers and educators who are excited to […] $10 – $20  Join us for a latte art class that includes an intro to milk steaming, pouring, alternative milks, complex patterns and discussion + Q&A! Are you a home barista looking for professional-level training? Did you receive an espresso machine as a gift and want to know how to get the most out of it? Maybe you’re […] $80 | 1 event, Join us for a brief lecture on pour overs, workflow review, hands-on training behind the bar, tasting & dialing guides, Q&A, and a few gifts Are you a home barista looking for professional-level training? Did you receive an espresso machine as a gift and want to know how to get the most out of it? […] $40 | 4 events, LANCASTER COUNTY’S BEST KEPT SECRETS TOUR October 8 thru 24, 2026 An unusual shopping/food and fun adventure featuring 44 off-the-beaten path businesses, hand-picked for their uniqueness. Set up like a home or garden tour, you’ll travel place to place, in your own vehicle, enjoying all the special free things (refreshments, games, gifts, farm tours, demos, […] $12  LANCASTER COUNTY’S BEST KEPT SECRETS TOUR An unusual shopping/food and fun adventure featuring 44 off-the-beaten path businesses, hand-picked for their uniqueness. Set up like a home or garden tour, you’ll travel place to place, in your own vehicle, enjoying all the special free things (refreshments, games, gifts, farm tours, demos, workshop tours, make & take […] LANCASTER COUNTY’S BEST KEPT SECRETS TOUR An unusual shopping/food and fun adventure featuring 44 off-the-beaten path businesses, hand-picked for their uniqueness. Set up like a home or garden tour, you’ll travel place to place, in your own vehicle, enjoying all the special free things (refreshments, games, gifts, farm tours, demos, workshop tours, make & take […] -  Calling all homeschool families! Join Museum Educators for a morning of fun and learning. Today's class celebrates the manufacturing industry in Pennsylvania. No previous knowledge of manufacturing required! Featuring our latest featured exhibit, "How People Make Things," students will have a chance to learn about and get some hands-on experience of some of the basic […] $20 | 3 events, Hosted by Reading Regional Airport, the Reading Aviation Career Fair is a unique opportunity to connect with leading aviation companies and organizations actively seeking new talent. Attendees can network with industry professionals, explore a wide range of career opportunities, and gain valuable insight into careers throughout the aviation industry. Throughout the day, attendees can learn […]  Join Dr. Allen Dieterich-Ward, author, professor of history, and director of The Graduate School at Shippensburg University as he guides us through an in-depth look at conservation history in Pennsylvania. We’ll follow the path of local conservation movements from indigenous peoples to our industrial past, tracing land usage, policy change, and the events that helped […] | 6 events,What is Hopewell Furnace? Get the inside scoop from a park ranger on this introductory tour of Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site. Explore the historic buildings and landscape. Learn more about the site's history as an iron-making community and beyond, the people who lived and worked here, and how places like this shaped the nation. Tours start outside […] Historically, the casting of iron products was an exact craft, and the moulders who practiced it were among the highest paid of ironworkers. It took years to gain the necessary skills, and the craft was often passed from father to son. During this program, you can try your hand as a Hopewell molder! Experience the hands-on […] What is Hopewell Furnace? Get the inside scoop from a park ranger on this introductory tour of Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site. Explore the historic buildings and landscape. Learn more about the site's history as an iron-making community and beyond, the people who lived and worked here, and how places like this shaped the nation. Tours start outside […] Historically, the casting of iron products was an exact craft, and the moulders who practiced it were among the highest paid of ironworkers. It took years to gain the necessary skills, and the craft was often passed from father to son. During this program, you can try your hand as a Hopewell molder! Experience the hands-on […]  Start your family history journey with confidence! Join the Berks County Genealogical Society for four Saturday classes hosted by Betty Sustello on Sept. 19, Sept. 26, Oct. 3, and Oct. 10, from 1 to 3 p.m., at the GoggleWorks Performing Arts Building, 2201 Washington St., Room 413, Reading. Classes will cover getting started with your […] $40.00 – $50.00 |
7 events,What is Hopewell Furnace? Get the inside scoop from a park ranger on this introductory tour of Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site. Explore the historic buildings and landscape. Learn more about the site's history as an iron-making community and beyond, the people who lived and worked here, and how places like this shaped the nation. Tours start outside […] Historically, the casting of iron products was an exact craft, and the moulders who practiced it were among the highest paid of ironworkers. It took years to gain the necessary skills, and the craft was often passed from father to son. During this program, you can try your hand as a Hopewell molder! Experience the hands-on […] Historically, the casting of iron products was an exact craft, and the moulders who practiced it were among the highest paid of ironworkers. It took years to gain the necessary skills, and the craft was often passed from father to son. During this program, you can try your hand as a Hopewell molder! Experience the hands-on […] What is Hopewell Furnace? Get the inside scoop from a park ranger on this introductory tour of Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site. Explore the historic buildings and landscape. Learn more about the site's history as an iron-making community and beyond, the people who lived and worked here, and how places like this shaped the nation. Tours start outside […]  Pumpkin Palooza is an admission-free family-friendly event. Enjoy the fall weather, games, kids' activities, and arts and crafts, and create lasting memories with loved ones this fall. FREE admission and parking on-site -  Fears and obstacles dissolve in amazing ways as we gain a clearer understanding that life and reality are of God. Cultivating our spiritual view – true vision – enables good to unfold. In this free, one-hour talk, Dave Hohle, a Christian Science practitioner and teacher, will connect timeless insights from the Bible with modern examples […] Free | 5 events, -  The Berks Business Education Coalition (BBEC) will bring business and education leaders together on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, for its annual Business and Education Summit, an event designed to strengthen collaboration and address the evolving needs of Berks County students, employers and communities. The Summit will take place at the DoubleTree by Hilton Reading and […] Free -  Enjoy a free, guided meditation session hosted by the Kula Kamala Foundation. JCWK Dance Lab is partnering with Alvernia University to offer "Summer Dance Series for Adults". The 9-Week Dance Series is designed for studio teachers, college students, and adults who are interested in trying dance for the first time. Classes have different level options and times; instructors are professional dancers and educators who are excited to […] $10 – $20 | 4 events,Robert and Dottie Webber lived in a one room, log cabin without electricity or running water for over 50 years in the mountains of Lycoming County Pennsylvania. Robert Webber was born in Schaeffertown. Their lifestyle was simple, but inspiring to generations of families, friends, and colleagues. The Webbers believed that it is the journey, not […] Join us at our Birdsboro roastery for a coffee tasting workshop that includes sensory training, a coffee cupping, Q&A, and a few gifts! Have you always enjoyed your morning cup of coffee, but want to understand more about what you’re tasting? Does coffee feel like a mystery? Or maybe you want to learn about your […] $40  Robert and Dottie Webber lived in a one room, log cabin without electricity or running water for over 50 years in the mountains of Lycoming County Pennsylvania. Robert Webber was born in Schaeffertown. Their lifestyle was simple, but inspiring to generations of families, friends, and colleagues. The Webbers believed that it is the journey, not […] | 2 events, The class size is limited to 12 people per class. Come to our Mercantile and build a Charcuterie Board. Each Class includes a Handcrafted Board to Keep, Light Refreshments, after hours shopping & discount. 75.00 plus tax for class - call 484-317-8001 to reserve your space | 5 events,What is Hopewell Furnace? Get the inside scoop from a park ranger on this introductory tour of Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site. Explore the historic buildings and landscape. Learn more about the site's history as an iron-making community and beyond, the people who lived and worked here, and how places like this shaped the nation. Tours start outside […] Historically, the casting of iron products was an exact craft, and the moulders who practiced it were among the highest paid of ironworkers. It took years to gain the necessary skills, and the craft was often passed from father to son. During this program, you can try your hand as a Hopewell molder! Experience the hands-on […] - Berks County Master Gardeners and Berks Nature present the 3rd Annual Mastering Seed Saving, Storage and Collection. Registration is free, but closes October 15th. "Seed saving is a fun activity and the seeds of many garden vegetable plants are easy to collect and save. Join us in October for presentations on how and when to […] Free -  Seeds are one of the most interesting parts of the plant world; because packed into what is sometimes just the size of a grain of sand, is the potential for an entire plant. It's no wonder then, why the act of seed saving is a long-held tradition by gardeners, cultivators, and ecologists alike. Seed saving […] Free | ||
6 events,What is Hopewell Furnace? Get the inside scoop from a park ranger on this introductory tour of Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site. Explore the historic buildings and landscape. Learn more about the site's history as an iron-making community and beyond, the people who lived and worked here, and how places like this shaped the nation. Tours start outside […] What is Hopewell Furnace? Get the inside scoop from a park ranger on this introductory tour of Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site. Explore the historic buildings and landscape. Learn more about the site's history as an iron-making community and beyond, the people who lived and worked here, and how places like this shaped the nation. Tours start outside […]  Start your morning with a gentle yoga practice on the terrace at South Mountain Inn, followed by a delicious brunch with a variety of breakfast options and mimosas. Attendees are welcome to explore the grounds and visit the resident donkey family before or after the event. Bring your own yoga mat & blanket. $55  For fans of everything spooky, Pennsylvania has a reputation as an unmitigated disappointment— but that is far from the truth. Because of its origins, the Quaker colony has a unique and sometimes extreme relationship with the metaphysical. Join Chester County History Center's Educator, Jennifer Green, for this spooky lecture! FREE | Registration REQUIRED  The Friends of Hopewell Furnace cordially invites you to join architect and preservationist Bob Thomas as he explores the history and relevance of transportation in shaping the iron industry. Bob Thomas, is a founding partner of Campbell Thomas & Co., preservation and environmental architects. Bob has served over 20 years on the Philadelphia Historical Commission, including 8 […] | 2 events, **All new East Coast Karate martial arts students, ages 6-adult are required to participate in ONE introductory class** Our traditional martial arts program develops MIND-BODY-SPIRIT. Our program teaches skills to protect oneself and the confidence to do so. Positive attitudes are created, self-discipline develops, responsibility increases, and the ability to be persistent allows success. Our […] | 4 events, -  Enjoy a guided painting session and create your own artwork. All skill levels welcome. JCWK Dance Lab is partnering with Alvernia University to offer "Summer Dance Series for Adults". The 9-Week Dance Series is designed for studio teachers, college students, and adults who are interested in trying dance for the first time. Classes have different level options and times; instructors are professional dancers and educators who are excited to […] $10 – $20 Join us for a latte art class that includes an intro to milk steaming, pouring, alternative milks, complex patterns and discussion + Q&A! Are you a home barista looking for professional-level training? Did you receive an espresso machine as a gift and want to know how to get the most out of it? Maybe you’re […] $80 | 3 events,Join us for a brief lecture on pour overs, workflow review, hands-on training behind the bar, tasting & dialing guides, Q&A, and a few gifts Are you a home barista looking for professional-level training? Did you receive an espresso machine as a gift and want to know how to get the most out of it? […] $40  This is an open-session style class where journaling friends can gather! Junk journals can be made out an assortment of different materials, which are often recycled or found. Learn about ways you can use your journal and what supplies can be utilized to create one. A limited amount of art materials are provided but please […] | 2 events, -  Details Date: Thursday, October 22 Time: 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Location: The Berkshire Country Club, 1637 Bernville Rd, Reading, PA 19601 Focus: Join business and community leaders for an afternoon of insights on the challenges and opportunities shaping today’s business environment. The event kicks off with a keynote presentation from Kevin DeAcosta, President and CEO of The […] Free | 6 events,What is Hopewell Furnace? Get the inside scoop from a park ranger on this introductory tour of Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site. Explore the historic buildings and landscape. Learn more about the site's history as an iron-making community and beyond, the people who lived and worked here, and how places like this shaped the nation. Tours start outside […] Historically, the casting of iron products was an exact craft, and the moulders who practiced it were among the highest paid of ironworkers. It took years to gain the necessary skills, and the craft was often passed from father to son. During this program, you can try your hand as a Hopewell molder! Experience the hands-on […] Historically, the casting of iron products was an exact craft, and the moulders who practiced it were among the highest paid of ironworkers. It took years to gain the necessary skills, and the craft was often passed from father to son. During this program, you can try your hand as a Hopewell molder! Experience the hands-on […] What is Hopewell Furnace? Get the inside scoop from a park ranger on this introductory tour of Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site. Explore the historic buildings and landscape. Learn more about the site's history as an iron-making community and beyond, the people who lived and worked here, and how places like this shaped the nation. Tours start outside […] -  The Seasonal Gathering is an invitation to pause, breathe deeply, and reconnect with yourself, the natural world, and a small community. Join Shade Tree Embodied Wellness and Wolfe Hill Farm for an intentional day created to nourish your nervous system, spark creativity, and help you settle into the rhythm of the season. Throughout the day, […] | |
6 events,Historically, the casting of iron products was an exact craft, and the moulders who practiced it were among the highest paid of ironworkers. It took years to gain the necessary skills, and the craft was often passed from father to son. During this program, you can try your hand as a Hopewell molder! Experience the hands-on […] What is Hopewell Furnace? Get the inside scoop from a park ranger on this introductory tour of Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site. Explore the historic buildings and landscape. Learn more about the site's history as an iron-making community and beyond, the people who lived and worked here, and how places like this shaped the nation. Tours start outside […] Historically, the casting of iron products was an exact craft, and the moulders who practiced it were among the highest paid of ironworkers. It took years to gain the necessary skills, and the craft was often passed from father to son. During this program, you can try your hand as a Hopewell molder! Experience the hands-on […] What is Hopewell Furnace? Get the inside scoop from a park ranger on this introductory tour of Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site. Explore the historic buildings and landscape. Learn more about the site's history as an iron-making community and beyond, the people who lived and worked here, and how places like this shaped the nation. Tours start outside […]  Join Vicky Heffner as she returns to teach this basket making workshop where students will create a basket that provides a sturdy way to display paper plates. All basket supplies are included – participants should bring: a bucket, 10 spring clothespins, a flathead screwdriver, a towel, and an old pair of scissors. Participants should bring […]  Play. Sing. Grow. Learn from Grammy Award-Winning Musician David Cullen! Join the Yocum Institute for a special afternoon of music with Grammy Award-winning musician David Cullen on Sunday, October 25, 2026! Designed for students ages 18 and under (audience members of all ages are welcome), these hands-on workshops offer a unique opportunity to learn from […] | 0 events, | 2 events,JCWK Dance Lab is partnering with Alvernia University to offer "Summer Dance Series for Adults". The 9-Week Dance Series is designed for studio teachers, college students, and adults who are […] $10 – $20 Join us for an equipment overview, pour over technique review, how each variable affects brewing, and lots and lots of brewing! New to making your own pour over coffee? Have […] $80 | 1 event,Join us at our Birdsboro roastery for a coffee tasting workshop that includes sensory training, a coffee cupping, Q&A, and a few gifts! Have you always enjoyed your morning cup […] $40 | 0 events, | 0 events, | 5 events,Historically, the casting of iron products was an exact craft, and the moulders who practiced it were among the highest paid of ironworkers. It took years to gain the necessary skills, and the craft was often passed from father to son. During this program, you can try your hand as a Hopewell molder! Experience the hands-on […] What is Hopewell Furnace? Get the inside scoop from a park ranger on this introductory tour of Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site. Explore the historic buildings and landscape. Learn more about the site's history as an iron-making community and beyond, the people who lived and worked here, and how places like this shaped the nation. Tours start outside […] Historically, the casting of iron products was an exact craft, and the moulders who practiced it were among the highest paid of ironworkers. It took years to gain the necessary skills, and the craft was often passed from father to son. During this program, you can try your hand as a Hopewell molder! Experience the hands-on […] What is Hopewell Furnace? Get the inside scoop from a park ranger on this introductory tour of Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site. Explore the historic buildings and landscape. Learn more about the site's history as an iron-making community and beyond, the people who lived and worked here, and how places like this shaped the nation. Tours start outside […]  They're one of the greatest threats to our local environment, but what exactly are invasive species, which ones pose the greatest risk to Berks County, and what can I do to help? In this adult lecture, we'll dive into these very questions to help you understand the problem with invasives, how to recognize them while […] |
