Community News and Events

On Friday, February 14 at 7:30 PM, Saturday, February 15 at 2 and 7:30 PM, and Sunday, February 16 at 2 PM, community members are welcome to enjoy “Do You Feel Anger?” at the WCR Center for the Arts. A little bit about the show: “Sofia was recently hired as an empathy coach at a debt collection agency—and clearly, she has her work cut out for her. These employees can barely identify what an emotion is, much less practice deep, radical compassion for others. And while they painstakingly stumble towards enlightenment, someone keeps mugging Eva in the kitchen. An outrageous comedy about the absurdity—and the danger—of a world where some people’s feelings matter more than others’.” This production is presented by the Laconcia Contemporary Company. with arrangement from Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. Get ready to enjoy this show by Mara Nelson-Greenberg by purchasing your tickets now here!

On Saturday, February 22 Oley Cub Scout Pack 569 will be hosting their Annual Pancake Breakfast and Basket Raffle at the Ruscombmanor Fire Company from 8 to 11 AM. As their largest fundraiser of the year, all proceeds will go directly to the cub scouts by providing them with educational opportunities, supplies needed, and financial support all to help offset the cost of membership. Tickets will be $6 in advance and $8 at the door. Takeout will be available. Please contact Erin Hoover if you are interested in donating a basket or obtaining tickets ahead of time by emailing [email protected] or calling 570.617.3968.

The Cultural Series Team of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Fleetwood is sponsoring a concert by Spring Fever Dance Band on Sunday, February 23 at 3:00 PM. Swinging since 1983, this 19-piece big band, complete with vocalists and an emcee, have been recreating the big band sound of the 1930s and 1940s and performing musical selections that span over five decades. Spring Fever Dance Band offers quality music with an authentic big band sound. Tickets are $15 in advance or $18 at the door. Children ages 5-12 are $5. For tickets call Sharon at 610.637.8727.

Join the Kutztown Area School Music Association for their Night of Music & Kauffman’s BBQ Chicken on Friday, February 28 from 5 to 8 PM at the Kutztown Area Middle School Commons. Each meal is $15, and there is an $8 admission fee for non-dining guests looking to join. All proceeds benefit KASMA, a nonprofit that supports all music students and programs K-12 in the Kutztown Area School District. This sit down dinner includes 1/2 BBQ chicken, baked potato bar, garden salad, dinner roll, applesauce and bottled water. There will also be a bake sale, raffle prizes, and performances by KASD students for all guests to enjoy! Order online and pay with Venmo by filling out the online order form here, or you can print this order form by clicking here and pay with check or cash. All order forms are due by February 14. Questions? Contact Reba Hoffman at 610.223.8051 or [email protected].

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud supporter of KASMA*

The Fleetwood Area Middle School will be hosting performances of Singing’ in the Rain Jr. at the following times: Friday, March 7 at 7 PM, Saturday, March 8 at 7 PM, and Sunday, March 9 at 2 PM. Senior citizens will also have the opportunity to enjoy the performance on Thursday, March 6 at 10 AM for free. Tickets go on sale in mid-February and are $7 each. Seats will be assigned. If you are interested in getting tickets, please email Carin Mileshosky at [email protected].

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud sponsor of this event and supporter of the Fleetwood Area Middle School*

Join the party to celebrate Fleetwood’s Finest on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at the Fleetwood Volunteer Fire Company Social Quarters Banquet Hall as Fleetwood begins its 151st  Year. At 6:30 PM, Red Carpet Arrivals and Cocktail Hour will take place (VIP takes place starting at 6 PM). Enjoy Dinner at 7:15 PM, followed by the presentation of both the Fleetwood Hometown Hero Award and Fleetwood Cadillac Award at 8:15 PM. At 9 PM, dessert will be served, followed by dancing with Josh Squared. The Fleetwood Hometown Hero Award honors an individual or individuals who leave a lasting legacy on the town. This award will be presented to Barney Dietrich, Ernie Fink and R. Joel Schaeffer for building Fleetwood’s Little League Field with the Fleetwood Jaycee’s in 1965. The Fleetwood Cadillac Award is presented to an organization or business that has contributed extraordinary community service. This year, the Fleetwood Volunteer Fire Company is being awarded for their extraordinary service to the community since 1914. Tickets are on sale for $50 ($75 for VIP, which includes cocktails with the honorees). All tickets include cocktail hour, dinner, desserts, beer and wine. Please wear business / celebration attire. To learn more about the event and to purchase tickets, click here!

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud sponsor of this event and a proud supporter of Friends of Fleetwood Parks*

On Saturday, March 8, 2025 The Shoemakersville Fire Company will be holding a venison dinner at the Shoemakersville Fire Company Banquet Hall. All proceeds from this event will go directly to the truck crew to purchase gear and equipment that will both keep our volunteer firefighters safe and the local community residents we serve. Please reach out to [email protected] to learn more.

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud supporter of the Shoemakersville Fire Company*

The Muhlenberg High School is excited to present their 51st Annual Spring musical, Shrek, on Friday, March 14 at 7 PM and Saturday, March 15 at 1 PM and 7 PM. The musical will take place in the high school’s auditorium. To learn more about purchasing tickets, please contact Amy Sharp, Spring Musical Producer, at [email protected] or 610.451.5435.

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud supporter of this event*

Join the Kutztown Area School Music Association and the Kutztown Area School District for their Annual Jazz Festival, which is considered one of the best in Berks County and showcases jazz musicians from school bands around the region. Enjoy food, music, and raffle prizes starting at 12 PM on Saturday, March 15 at Kutztown Area Middle School.

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud supporter of KASMA*

The Oley Valley Community Benefit Association is hosting their 32nd Annual Pot Pie Benefit Dinner at the Oley Valley Elementary School on Sunday, March 23, 2025 from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be rescheduled to Sunday, March 30. The cost to attend is $15 for adults, $6 for children ages 4 – 10, and free for children 4 and under. All proceeds benefit those in need who live and /or work within the Oley Valley School District and the Junior Class of Oley Valley High School.  While you’re enjoying your Pot Pie, enjoy the sounds of the Oley Valley Alumni and Community Band. There will be handicap parking / drop off in the rear of the Oley Valley Elementary School. We also offer takeout which begins at 11:00 AM. We provide all containers. Tickets can be purchased at the door, from Reppert’s Candy, Christman’s Meat Market, and Oley Valley Feed or by contacting Tom Hoch at 610.587.3810 or Kim Zeiber at [email protected]. Learn more here!

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

On Thursday, March 27 at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Reading, the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania will gather with their Board of Directors, their fellow Event and Selection Committee members, the corporate and philanthropic community, and Girl Scouts from throughout Berks County to celebrate the amazing impact of our 2025 Take the Lead honorees:

Christie Botterbusch, MS, OTR – Executive Director of New Journey Community Outreach, Inc.

Beth Garrigan, Chief Executive Officer of Safe Berks

Dr. Noahleen Betts Kebbay, Director of Podiatry for Berks Community Health Center

Regina M. Rinehimer, Partner / Wealth Manager at Kingsview Partners

Learn more about the event and register here!

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud supporter of Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania*

The Boyertown Area Multi-Service is hosting its Spring Basket Bonanza on Friday, March 28 from 4 to 8 PM at The Center at Spring Street in Boyertown. The drawing will take place at 8 PM, and you do not need to be present to win. This event is open to the public! All are welcome to buy raffle tickets to try and win the baskets on display to help raise essential funds for the nonprofit’s programs. Admission is $5 per person, and raffle tickets are available for purchase for either 25 tickets for $10 or 75 tickets for $25. Boyertown Area Multi-Service’s mission is to provide resources and services to meet unfulfilled human and community needs in the greater Boyertown area.

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud supporter of the Boyertown Area Multi-Service*

The Optimist Club of Kutztown is hosting the Kutztown Fools Run on Saturday, March 29, 2025. The event starts at 9 AM. Registrants can sign up for the Bob Focht 10 Mile Run, the Sally Miksiewicz 5K Run, or the Optimist Club 2 Mile Walk. With the support of sponsors and the running community, the Optimist Club of Kutztown has been able to provide scholarship assistance to the most promising and deserving students in our service area to attend Kutztown University. Scholarships are provided through the Donald Peters Memorial Scholarship Fund under the administration of the Optimist Club of Kutztown Foundation. 2025 will represent the 19th year the Fools Run is under the auspices of the Kutztown Optimist Club with over $155,000 in scholarships distributed in the first 17 years within the Kutztown Area, Brandywine Heights, Fleetwood Area and Hamburg Area School District. Learn more about the race here and register online here or in-person on race day at 7 AM.

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud sponsor of this event and supporter of the Optimist Club of Kutztown*

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.

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*

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*

The Fleetwood Borough’s Annual Community Yard Sale will take place on Saturday, May 3 from 8 AM to 2 PM in the Fleetwood Park. There will be breakfast and lunch concessions available as well. This event is held rain or shine. All are welcome to rent a 10′ x 10′ space for just $10. Please email [email protected] to reserve your spot.

The Pricetown Rifle & Pistol Club is hosting the 2025 Pennsylvania State Steel Challenge Championship, which is a sanctioned tier 2 USPSA / SCSA Championship Match. The event is taking place at 100 Club Lane in Fleetwood, PA starting Friday, May 16 and ending Sunday, May 18. The match entry fee is $50. For more information please reach out to the Match Director, Kurt Omensetter, at [email protected].

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud sponsor of this event and proud supporter of the Pricetown Rifle & Pistol Club*

The Kempton Fair, presented by and for the benefit of the Kempton Community Center, is taking place Thursday, June 12 – Saturday, June 14, 2025. The fair features livestock and other exhibits, a midway with kid and adult rides, games and food. There’s live music, fireworks, truck and tractor pulls, vendors, crafters and artisans, a beer and wine garden and more. The Kempton Fair is one of the Kempton Community Center’s largest fundraisers for the year which helps with capitalization projects among the buildings and grounds. The Kempton Community Center is a non-profit, completely volunteer organization providing recreation and events for the Kempton community and surrounding area.

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!