Community Calendar
Oct. 10
Paper-shredding event: 11a.m. to 1p.m. at GHR office complex, 138South Reading Ave. (rear), Boyertown. Look for signage and enter property via alley off East Second Street and exit to Warwick Street. Sponsored by Gerhart, Hartman & Ritner Insurance, in cooperation with
Boyertown Park and Recreation Board. Professional papershredding company and truck will be on-site to shred confidential paperwork. Open to the public. All funds raised will go to Boyertown Area Multi-Service programs and projects. GHR Insurance is handling all costs associated with the paper-shredding equipment.
Questions, call Jim Davidheiser at 484-706-3262or jdavidheiser@ coveragenow.com.
Oct. 10
Berks History Center Program: 10a.m. via Zoom. More than Just Mrs. - The Importance of Women in Family History presented by Dr. Karen Guenther, a history professor at Mansfield University. Often people researching their family history focus on male relatives or see female ancestors as appendages to their husbands. She will discuss how researching the women in your family tree can help you better understand your family’s heritage. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/ webinar/register/WN_vZ2bcVIHRzuuIHx2sPgd1g.
Oct. 14
Ask the Doctor About Dementia: 6p.m. at Keystone Villa at Douglassville. Ask the Doctor is an informative virtual series featuring discussions with Dr. Edward B. Moore from Pottstown Hospital – Tower Health. These series are free and open to the public. On Nov. 18at 6p.m. discussions focus on diabetes. RSVP to receive Zoom link and send any questions about the topic at least two days before to Ann Carr acarr@keystonevillaatdouglassville.com or call 610-385-2030.
Oct. 17
Boyertown Lions Club Chicken Bar-B-Q: 11a.m. to 4p.m. at Ehst Custom Kitchens, 830Sweinhart Road, Boyertown. Note new location. Catered by Kauffman’s. Half chicken, baked potato, baked beans, apple sauce and roll. $10 per bake. Presold dinners guaranteed until 3p.m. To order tickets call Lion Gary at 610-468-4788.
Oct. 17
Friends Outdoor Book Sale: 10 a.m. to 2p.m. at Exeter Community Library, 4569Prestwick Drive, Reading. Rain date is Oct. 24.
Oct. 17
Pop Up Yard Sale: 8to 11a.m., rain or shine at Calvary United Church of Christ, 1231Route 100, Barto. Vendor space is available for $12per space, RSVP at www. calvaryuccbarto.com or 610-6525023, calvaryucc@gmail.com.
Oct. 21
The Heritage of Green Hills
Online Support group for Caregivers: 3p.m. To register, visit http://bit.ly/OctHeritageCaregiver, or call 800-272-3900. To learn more about the group, contact Melissa Oley at 484755-3228or email moley@ heritagegh.com.
Oct. 24
3rd annual Trunk or Treat: 4 to 6p.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 5Brooke Manor, Birdsboro. Rain or shine. The totally free event will provide a safe opportunity for youngsters to enjoy good old-fashioned trick or treating in this time of isolation. Free hotdogs and drinks will be supplied. Due to COVID regulations, all participants must wear a mask and social distancing will be encouraged. Children under age 12must be accompanied by an adult. To participate by contributing a trunk and treats, call the church office at 610-582-8167 to register.
Oct. 24 & 25
OneRunTogether’s Ready Set GLOWVirtual 5K/10K Race: 6:30p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, to 10p.m. on Oct. 25. We are unable to run together due to COVID, so we are taking it to the neighborhoods, roads, and treadmills. Light up the night by running with our glow sticks! Benefits local cancer patients. www.oneruntogether.org or 484-844-1249
Oct. 24
Berks History 2020Road Ramble: starts at Berks History Center, 940Centre Ave, Reading, ramble through Centre Park, Reading, West Reading, and Northern Berks County. Takes 2 ½ - 3hours and covers 45plus miles. $35per car, call Center at 610-375-4375Wednesdays to Saturdays 9a.m. to 3p.m. or online at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4759424. Pick up Packet at Center’s Henry Janssen Library Parking Lot on Oct. 24from 10a.m. to 1p.m. Museum closed Oct. 24.
Oct. 25
Trunk or Treat: 1:30to 3p.m., rain or shine at Calvary United Church of Christ, 1231Route 100, Barto. Come in costume for fun, candy and a pumpkin patch. www.calvaryuccbarto.com, 610-652-5023, calvaryucc@ gmail.com