There are so many things to do in Berks County!
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An unusual shopping/food and fun adventure featuring 37 amazing small 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 projects, etc.) the businesses have planned […]
FREE Blood Pressure Monitoring Program provided by the YMCA of Reading and Berks County. We aim to give community members a free program to help monitor and track your high blood pressure while also being a support system through this journey. Participants are provided a blood pressure cuff and monitor , no need to be […]
New year, new hike! Start the new year off on the right foot by taking a walk with Berks Nature. Winter months are an overlooked time to get outside, but this is the season to listen to the quiet of snow, to track the footprints of those who walked before you, and to marvel at […]
TAKE OUT ONLY Epler's Church 1151 W. Leesport Road Leesport PA ADULTS: $12.00 CHILD: $6.00 (6-12) Pre-Order and questions: Judy @ 610-926-1753
The Friends of Hopewell Furnace cordially invite you to join Genealogist Kristine Parkes, principal of Skeleton Key Genealogy, in an exploration of Mark Bird, Hopewell's Founder, Iron Master and Patriot. As indicated on the Skeleton Key website, Are you ready to "Locate The Dead?" The free program will begin at 2 p.m. in the Hopewell […]
A full breakfast menu is available. Proceeds benefit the Apparatus Fund.
This webinar will review the fundamentals of cybersecurity and the threats and the countermeasures you can put in place to protect yourself and your organization. We will review common threats such as malware, phishing, and social engineering, explore best practices for securing your data, and discuss web security challenges. Attendees will learn: -What is cybersecurity […]
Bring a donation of new gloves and socks for Reading-area seniors in need to Wyomissing Restaurant & Bakery, 1245 Penn Ave., and enjoy a complimentary buffet lunch, courtesy of Manor at Market Square. For ages 60+. Participants MUST RSVP to Christine from Manor at Market Square by calling 610-373-0800.
In this workshop you will learn how to reach more customers and grow your business with Google Ads. We will cover how to create an account and set up an ad campaign, how to improve ad performance, and how to measure success. Soleil Meade has made it her life’s work to uplift those around her, […]
El programa Bases para el exito en su camino empresarial de Widener University SBDC utiliza el plan de estudios Kauffman FastTrac®, junto con servicios de consultoría individual confidenciales y gratuitos. La serie de 12 sesiones es un programa educativo, creado por emprendedores para emprendedores, que está diseñado para ayudarlo a evaluar y perfeccionar su concepto […]
Meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of month 6:00pm to 7:30pm Location: Reading City Church, 644 Penn Ave, West Reading PA 19610. Enter glass doors at back of church on Cherry Street. NAMI Connection is a peer recovery support group for individuals 18 and over who experience mental health conditions that offers respect, understanding, encouragement, […]
Berks Sinfonietta is Berks County's own chamber orchestra. On January 14, 2023, at 7:30 pm we take local audiences on a musical tour of Paris, with no passport required! On the program are: Symphony No. 31 “Paris” — Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Petite Symphonie — Charles Gounod Elegy — Gabriel Fauré, featuring Lia Marie Delpino, cello […]
A “Lunch and Learn” series on Wednesdays on Zoom. Learn strategies to: 1. Successfully Job Search January 18th, 12:00-12:45 PM 2. Utilize LinkedIn and Create a Robust Profile January 25th, 12:00-12:45 PM 3. Interview to be Offered the Position February 1st, 12:00-12:45 PM Cost: Attend all 3 sessions in the series for $25 which includes […]
The world becomes more and more digitized every day. To market to your customers, an online presence is necessary. However, joining the world of social media can seem daunting. There are a variety of platforms and outlets to reach customers. To do so successfully can take some planning and work. In this workshop, we will […]
The Reading Science Center exists to foster a love of Science through exciting and experiential STEM education for the Greater Reading community. Visit us on Saturday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. to experience 45+ hands-on exhibits, the Neag Cell Lab, and Curious in the Classroom! Curious in the Classroom is a hands-on activity FREE […]
January 24– March 10, Freedman Gallery at Albright College Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Friday 9-5, Sunday 1-4 Regardless of one’s political affiliations, Kamala Harris’s accession is something to celebrate as she is the first female to hold the second-highest political office in the U.S. She is also the first African-American and the first Asian American vice president. […]
January 24- April 16 Gallery Hours: Tues-Fri 9-5; Sun 1-4 Freedman Gallery at Albright College Born in Manhattan and raised in Easton, PA, Femi J. Johnson’s early artistic talent in graphite and charcoal drawing led to a professional career as a master draftsman and designer for Bell Laboratories and Lucent Technologies. After thousands of technical […]
If you’re currently thinking about entrepreneurship for the first time or you’re an established business owner, the BRIC has resources to help support your current needs. Learn how BRIC's extensive digital resources can help your business start, grow, and thrive! Join a business librarian in this virtual session for an introduction to BRIC's business databases […]
Join the Hamburg Strand Theater on January 24, 2023 at 7 pm for a showing of “The Breakfast Club”. Tickets are $8 and include a popcorn and soda. Tickets available at the door. Sponsored by Erica & Justin Keller Please visit hamburgstrand.org for more information or contact the Hamburg Strand Theater at 610-562-4750 with any […]
Robesonia Community Library Fundraiser at Castaneda’s Mexican Restaurant Wednesday, January 25th. 10% of all proceeds are donated to the library!!
Learn quick ways to promote your products online using Google tools. We'll show how local brick-and-mortar businesses can list products on a Google Business Profile. We'll also cover Google Merchant Center, a no-cost tool that allows both eCommerce and brick-and-mortar businesses to create free Product Listings on Google. This workshop benefits small business owners and […]
We will discuss a year in the life of a hobby beekeeper. We will discuss what is needed to get started and then maintain a honeybee colony.
The Reading Science Center exists to foster a love of Science through exciting and experiential STEM education for the Greater Reading community. Visit us on Saturday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. to experience 45+ hands-on exhibits, the Neag Cell Lab, and Curious in the Classroom! Admission is $12 for adults and $8 for children. […]
In this introductory course, we will discuss setting up an Instagram business profile, how to schedule posts and stories, and how to engage your customers through this visual platform. We will also review the use of hashtags and Instagram analytics to increase your reach. Attendees will be able to: - Craft an effective Instagram profile […]
Toddler parents know what time it is... time to start looking for a preschool for your little one for next school year! Come check out the West Lawn UMC Preschool! We welcome you to visit our classrooms, meet the Director and teachers, and tour our building on Wednesday, February 1. West Lawn UMC Preschool 15 […]
Reading's own groundhog, "Patty Pagoda," will emerge on Groundhog Day, Thursday February 2, 2023, at sunrise (about 7:10am), to make her annual prognostication about the next six weeks of winter weather. This 18th annual observance will take place in the Pagoda parking lot, because the Pagoda remains closed for needed renovations. The event is presented by […]
Free certified stop the bleed & Narcan training. Open to all ages. Learn how to apply pressure, pack a wound, and apply a tourniquet.
DO YOU ♥️ SCIENCE? This month, join us in the classroom every Saturday for the opportunity to examine a real pig's heart, investigate dancing candy hearts, and create an edible blood model! You don't want to miss this SWEET investigation! Curious in the Classroom is a hands-on activity FREE with admission on Saturdays and runs […]
Learn how ice was harvested on a Pennsylvania German farm in the 1800s. Actual antique tools will be demonstrated. If there’s ice, we cut blocks from the ice pond. Presentations begin at 2:15 and 3 pm. Refreshments available at a bonfire. Horse-drawn Wagon Rides (and if snowy, a sleigh) available for a small fee. Nature […]
