Author: Angela Cremer

The One Wish Foundation is hosting a Texas Holdem Poker Tournament Fundraiser on Saturday, March 29 at the Pike Township Sportsmen’s Club. Doors open at 4:30 PM and poker starts at 6:00 PM. A $40 buy-in gets you 4,000 chips in advance. You can also purchase at the door for $45 the day of (no re-buys). A $5 donation gets you an extra 2,000 chips. Beverages and food will be available for purchase, as well as a 50/50 raffle. Cash prizes will be available for top 8 at the final table and a first place trophy will be handed out. Contact Diana Vargo at 484.571.4230 or [email protected] or John Mest at [email protected]. Pre-registration is highly recommended, and all proceeds benefit the One Wish Foundation’s mission to provide children with life-altering medical or social conditions the opportunity to experience a once-in-a-lifetime outdoor adventure.

Enjoy a night at the races that benefits the Fleetwood Area Public Library and the Rotary Club of Fleetwood on Saturday, March 29 at the Fleetwood Fire Company Social Hall. Tickets are $25 and includes one horse with naming rights, stable and owner, snack foods, soda and water. Attendees are also welcome to bring their own snacks. Please contact the Fleetwood Area Public Library or the Rotary Club of Fleetwood to obtain your tickets. You must be 18 years of age or older to participate. Be sure to bring cash to purchase extra horses, enjoy the cash bar, and purchase 50/50 raffle tickets and / or gift basket raffle tickets to further support the cause.

The Friends of Brandywine was founded in December 2020 by several community members with a simple mission statement of helping students and families in true need in the Brandywine Heights Area School District and Topton, PA community. The nonprofit will be presenting Come Sail Away, a live stage show, on Thursday, April 3, Friday, April 4, and Saturday, April 5. Doors at the Lyons Fire Company Banquet Hall open at 7 PM, and the show starts at 8 PM. Individual show tickets are available for purchase at $40 per person. Hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be available. All proceeds will go directly to the students and families in need in the Brandywine Heights Area School District.

On Saturday, April 5, 2025 the Schuylkill Valley Softball Booster Club is hosting the 10th Annual Spring Thaw Golf Tournament at Manor Golf Course in Sinking Spring, PA. All proceeds benefit Schuylkill Valley Softball Booster Club. Entry cost is $95 per golfer and $380 per foursome (scramble format). Registration and lunch takes place from 11:30 AM to 1 PM and a shotgun start will take place at 1:30 PM. The entry fee includes a round of golf with cart, complimentary range balls prior to the tournament, lunch, snacks, dinner, and beer / soda / water. Also included is closest to the pin and long drive contest holes, as well as free future greens fee for all golfers. On course contests will also be available for an additional fee.  The deadline to register is Saturday, March 1 or until all spots are filled. Please contact Ryan Martin at 610.413.5698 or [email protected] for questions or to register.

On Sunday, April 6, the Hamburg Area Arts Alliance is hosting its 4th Annual Bingo, Baskets & Bar-BQ event at St. Mary’s Church in Hamburg. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Arts Alliance in its mission of supporting local visual and performing artists. The event will also provide opportunities for the community to enrich themselves with the arts. Tickets include 20 bingo games ($25 in advance and $30 at the door). Doors open at Noon, and Bingo starts at 1:30 PM. Food and drink will be available for purchase, and cash prizes will be awarded. Attendees will also enjoy special games, a basket raffle, jackpot, and 50 / 50 raffle as well. Purchase your tickets here.

The Tri-County Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting their Annual Dinner on Thursday, April 24 from 5 to 8:30 PM at the RiverCrest Golf Club & Preserve. Enjoy a cocktail networking reception, hours d’oeuvres, awards, dinner, a dessert reception, and an amazing gift basket raffle. The Keynote Speaker of the night is Drew Dudley, Founder of Day one Leadership and renowned TEDx speaker behind Everyday Leadership. Tickets are $110 for Tri-County Area Chamber of Commerce Members and $220 for non-members. For more information please call Alice at 610.326.2900 or email her at [email protected]. You can also purchase tickets and learn more about the event here.

John Paul II Center is hosting their 15th Annual Legacy Gala on Saturday, April 26 at the DoubleTree.  Join them as they celebrate their students, adults and staff, and share their gratitude for those who made it possible for them to do so. The evening includes dinner, a performance by their students and adults, silent and live auctions, and the presentation of the Halo and Peggy’s Legacy of Faith Awards. Through your support, they can continue living their mission to serve children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Purchase tickets here.

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud supporter of John Paul II Center and sponsor of the Annual Legacy Gala*

Come to the Alburtis Community Center on Sunday, April 27 to enjoy Designer Handbag Bingo!  All proceeds benefit the Brandywine Blast Baseball team. Doors open at 11 AM and BINGO starts at Noon. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. To purchase tickets, contact Coach Mark by emailing [email protected] or by calling 610.721.2923 or contact Jamie at 484.529.7902.

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud supporter of Brandywine Youth Baseball Association*

Olivet Boys & Girls Club of Reading & Berks County presents their Leaders & Legends Dinner on Monday, April 28 at the DoubleTree. The event, which is co-chaired by Pete and Rachel Rowley, will feature keynote speaker Brandon Graham of the Philadelphia Eagles. Angel Helm will receive the Champion of Youth Honoree award, and Ethosource will receive the Partners for a Great Future Honoree award. Purchase tickets and sponsorships here. Questions? Email Sarah Althen, Development Director at [email protected].

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud supporter of Olivet Boys & Girls Club and a proud sponsor of this event*

Habitat for Humanity of Berks County is hosting their 9th Annual Birdhouse Challenge on April 29 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Reading. Join Habitat for Humanity of Berks County for a fun evening at the Birdhouse Challenge! Birdhouse builders create unique and fun birdhouses to be auctioned live, and all birdhouses will be on display at the DoubleTree prior to the event. The event also features live music and engaging activities like the Cork & Bottle Pull. Tickets can be purchased here.

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud supporter of Habitat for Humanity*