Author: Angela Cremer

The 29th Annual Chile Pepper Festival is taking place on Friday, September 5 and Saturday, September 6 from 9 AM to 6 PM at the William Delong Memorial Park in Bowers, PA. This event is held both days rain or shine! Jalapeno eating contest will take place on Saturday, September 6 at 1 PM. In addition to trophies, first place receives $100, second place receives $75, and third place receives $50. Guests will also enjoy music by The Chile Pepper Ramblers. A suggested donation of $4 is requested for admission. Learn more here!

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud supporter of the Chile Pepper Festival*

The Blandon Lions Club presents their Annual Gathering at the Grove on Sunday, September 14 at Maiers Grove Park. This free community event will include live music, free food and ice cream. This year will include two local bands – The Hannah Violet Trio and the Crow Hill Bluegrass Band. More info to follow as the event gets closer!

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud supporter of the Blandon Lions Club*

The 78th Annual Oley Valley Community Fair is taking place on September 18, 19 and 20 on the Oley Fire Company Fairgrounds. Check out their website here to stay tuned for more updates on happenings throughout this three-day fair as we get closer to the date!

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud supporter of the Oley Valley Community Fair*

This year’s Berks Fiddle Fest will take place at the Fleetwood Park on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Be sure to stop by for a great experience of local music, local crafters and local food in a community park.

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud supporter of the Berks Fiddle Fest*

The Oley Alumni and Community Band is looking for musicians of all ages! Rehearsals take place on Sundays from 6 – 7 PM at St. John’s UCC – Pricetown. For more information, please contact [email protected], and follow us on Facebook here!

Rejoicing Spirits of Eastern Berks County invites anyone to attend their services and fellowship times on the first Sunday of every month at 3:00 PM at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ. Parking is located behind the church with an accessible entrance from the parking lot. All are welcome to each 30 to 40 minute, no-shush ecumenical worship service that enriches the lives of all people, especially the differently-abled, their caregivers, families and friends. Rejoicing Spirits includes music, playing musical instruments, joyous singing, opportunities to participate, brief and meaningful messages, and the chance to connect with others. Join them for snacks and fellowships immediately following each service. For more information contact Charlene Fisher at 610.223.9822 or [email protected] or Erin Webb at 610.894.9949 or [email protected]. Follow their Facebook page for updates!