County to present concert, storytime, poetry programs
Concert: The Landsharks
Back by popular demand this summer The Landsharks perform in concert Gring’s Mill Recreation Area, 2083 Tulpehocken Road in Wyomissing, from 6 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 9. Calling all parrotheads! This night of Jimmy Buffett music will feel like one big beach party. The Landsharks play all styles of music including, Rock, Rock ‘N Roll, Top 40, Dance Music, Party Music, and music from just about all styles from all time periods. No rain date. Refreshments will be available. $5 parking fee. For more information, visit www.landsharksband.com or call 610-374-2944.
SUP Float & Concert
Enjoy a concert while floating on a SUP, paddling around the Tully or just anchor up and float while listening to some Jimmy Buffet or beach music on Aug. 8. Board, paddle and life vest provided by Aqua Om Paddle. No rain date. This event is limited to 16 one-hour spots (6-7 p.m., or 7-8 p.m.). The cost is $10 per person, and is appropriate for ages 12 years and up. Pre-registration and payment due by Aug. 1 to 610374-2944.
Storytime at the Heritage Center
Join us as we learn and explore all about canals at Storytime at the Heritage Center held at the Berks County Heritage Center, 1102 Red Bridge Road, Reading (Bern Township) from 10 to 11 a.m. on Aug. 8. This month’s story will be “The Cow who Fell in the Canal.” This program is for children ages 2-6 and their families. For more information, call 610-374-8839.
Historic Poole Forge
Historic Poole Forge, near
Churchtown, Lancaster County, played an important part in Pennsylvania’s early iron industry, providing forged iron to Hopewell Furnace NHS and Joanna Furnace. At the Beidler House located at 1130 Old River Rd., Gibraltar, join Dawn Rise Ekdahl, executive director of Poole Forge, at 2 p.m. on Aug. 5 as we learn about Poole Forge, and how the beautiful iron master’s house, tenant houses, and surrounding park were restored and became a popular gathering place for the whole community. For more information, call 610-374-8839.
Poems from Manufacturing History In Berks County”
Writer and poet Jennifer Hetrick will share poetry, images and details of her three-year poetry project that shares the story and memories of Berks County manufacturing workers. The program will be held at the Berks County Heritage Center located at 1102 Red Bridge Rd., Reading (Bern Township) at 2 p.m. on Aug. 5. For more information, call 610-374-8839.
These programs are presented by the Berks County Parks and Recreation Department. For more information, call 610-3748839, visit www.countyofberks.com/parks or find us on Facebook under Berks County Parks and Recreation. The Berks County Heritage Center is, PA 19605.