Troop and Pack 103 are collecting used, gently worn and new shoes for a shoe drive this Fall. They accept all sizes, types, styles of shoes/sneakers/boots. The troop is working with an organization that will help people in developing countries develop a micro-enterprise with these used shoes. They are making an impact by reducing shoes entering landfills and also re-purposing shoes that people have outgrown, no longer use, or just aren’t their style anymore. Shoes can be dropped off at the troop’s scout cabin at St. Paul’s UCC located at 5 W Arch St Fleetwood, PA. There is a designated bin on the side of the cabin for shoe donations (not the large bin for Opportunity House) under the roof on the side of the building. Local pick-up can be arranged for any donations if needed as well. Please contact Brittany Blose at [email protected] or 610.914.9046 to coordinate pick up. Learn more about the event here.

On Thursday, October 9 the Vision Resource Center of Berks County is hosting their annual Dine in the Dark fundraiser at The Berkshire Country Club. This is an enlightening dining experience to increase awareness of living with visual impairment. The positive community support of this evening’s event allowed the Vision Resource Center of Berks County and the Kutztown University Visual Impairment Program the continued opportunity to help blind and visually impaired children and adults in our community. The Dennis Hater Award will be presented to Carmela and Steve Bobick at this event. For additional information please call 610.375.8407 or click here.

Be sure to dine in at or order take out from G&J Pizzeria & Bakery in Blandon anytime from 4 to 8 PM during each Thursday in October. Ten percent of everyone’s bill will be donated to the Friends of Fleetwood Area Public Library to support the Fleetwood Area Public Library. Simply mention the library when you call 484.623.5068 to order.