St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church, Reading, is presenting a gala on Sunday, Feb. 23, to raise funds for community programs and honor local leaders and organizations. The event will be held in the Redner’s Event Center at FirstEnergy Stadium starting at 5 p.m.
The featured speaker will be the Rev. Allen J. Hoffa, pastor of Holy Guardian Angels Parish. He will focus on the current status and immediate future of Catholic education in Reading. The St. Paul’s One Family Award will be presented to Dr. Philip J. Fromuth, retired superintendent of Catholic education for the Diocese of Allentown.
The event will include a reunion of former students of St. Paul’s Elementary School
Tickets are $75 each and include a buffet dinner. Call the church at 610-372-1531 or email stpaulsrcchurch@comcast.net to reserve. The deadline for reservations is Feb. 10. Table sponsorships also are available.
Women in government
The League of Women Voters BCTV program for February focuses on women in government. It airs each Tuesday in February from 9 to 10 p.m. and is available via streaming on BCTV.org. The guests are U.S. Reps. Madeleine Dean and Chrissy Houlahan. They will discuss Congress’ power of the purse and how they work across the aisle in a very partisan Congress.
Mobile Tech Van
The Mobile Tech Van will be at the Muhlenberg Community Library on Wednesday, Feb. 12, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.. Bring devices to receive help with apps, web, library account or new device assistance. Free. The library is located at 3612 Kutztown Road in Laureldale. Go to muhlenbergcommunitylibrary.org for more information.
Salute to veterans
The Village Library, 207 Walnut St., Morgantown is holding a service on Saturday, Feb. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in honor of American veterans and the 250th anniversary of the Continental Army.
Speakers include state Rep. Mark Gillen, founder of the Berks Military History Museum in Mohnton; and John Trego of First Troop/Philadelphia City Cavalry. There will be a Zoom meeting with Matthew Sims, author of “Why My Heart Is Purple.”;
Lunch will be for sale along with patriotic arrangements and decorative horseshoes to honor the cavalry horses.
Genealogy classes
The Berks County Genealogical Society is offering genealogy classes for beginners starting Saturday, Feb. 15, from 1 to 3 p.m. Weekly classes run through March 8 in the society library on the fourth floor of the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, 201 Washington St., Reading. Donation of $40 for all classes is due on the irst day. For more information and to register, call 484-509-4806. Seating is limited.
History lecture
On Wednesday, Feb. 12, at noon, the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center in Pennsburg will present a free lecture on George Washington’s stay at the Peter Wentz Farmstead in Worcester, Montgomery County.
Curator Scott Houting will discuss how the farmstead staff is enhancing their interpretation of October 1777, when Washington and his military “family” were in the house. The talk will include discussion of new historical documentation that has emerged as well as the creation of reproductions to better show how the rooms looked then.
Reservations are recommended. Call 215-679-3103 or email info@schwenkfelder.org to reserve a place. The center is located at 105 Seminary St. Visit schwenkfelder.org to learn more.
Sale, flea market
There will be a 50-cent sale and indoor flea market on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 8 to 11 a.m. at Calvary United Church of Christ, 1231 Route 100, Barto. The church also is holding a free community giveaway (clothing, household items and more) on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 9 to 11 a.m. All are welcome.
Arboretum volunteers
Volunteers are sought for the 2025 Reading Public Museum Arboretum Assistant Program. Each year, the number of projects at the Arboretum increases as does the need for volunteers. Gardening sessions are Wednesday mornings from 9 a.m. til noon from April through October.
A required training/informational session will take place Wednesday, March 19 at 8:30 a.m. (March 26 in the event of inclement weather) in the Planetarium at the Reading Public Museum. Pre-registration is required. To register or request additional information, email volunteer coordinator Donna Goughnour at tstingrayg@comcast.net by March 5.
LGBT Center
The LGBT Center of Greater Reading is presenting the following programs in coming weeks:
Empower Hour – Building Confidence & Leadership for Kids, begins Wednesday, Feb. 19, and runs for six weeks from 4 to 5 p.m. Designed for ages 10-13, the program aims to help kids build self-confidence, leadership skills and personal empowerment in a fun, engaging environment. For more information, visit www.lgbtcenterofreading.com or contact email programs@lgbtcenterofreading.com
Reading Royals Pride Night is set for Wednesday, Feb. 26, at the Santander Arena in Reading. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the game starts at 7. There will be themed entertainment, community spotlights and an atmosphere of love and support. The LGBT center will be on-site with resources and ways to get involved.
There will be an open mic night on Saturday, March 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the LGBT Center, 640 Centre Ave., Reading. Poets, musicians, comedians and story-tellers are welcome to take the stage. Open to all ages and skill levels. Sign-ups are available in advance or at the door.
Junior League run
The Junior League of Lancaster is holding its 20th annual Run4Luck on Saturday, March 8, starting at 8 a.m. at Baker Field in School Lane Hills. The event features a 4-mile run and a 2-mile walk.
To register or learn more, go to runsignup.com/Race/PA/Lancaster/Run4Luck2024. There is a registration discount before Feb. 17.
Story reading
The Albright College English Department is sponsoring a short story reading, “How to Make a Violin Cry” by LD Zane, about a Navy sailor who travels home to Pennsylvania to honor his Russian-born grandfather’s memory in a most surprising way. A second short story, “Tuna Melt with a Side of Grief” will also be included.
The presentation will be followed by Q&A from the audience. Students, staff, and faculty as well as the community at large are invited to attend this free event.
Herb society
The Pennsylvania Heartland Herb Society will host a presentation open to the public Saturday, Feb. 15, at 9:30 a.m. in West Lawn United Methodist Church, 15 Woodside Ave. The topic is “Treasured Poet Emily Dickinson and Her Garden,” presented by Margaret Yevics.
Community dinner
The Antietam Valley Community Partnership will hold a community dinner on March 9, from noon to 2 p.m., at Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate School, 2310 Cumberland Ave., Mount Penn. Homemade golumpkis, chili, halushki and kielbasa will be served. Proceeds will benefit AVCP scholarships. Single dinners of golumpkis, chili or kielbasa with hulushki are $15. Family dinners for four are $50. A single serving of hulushki is $8.
Eat-in is available, but takeout is preferred. Preorder recommended at antietamvalley.org, by emailing info@antietamvalley.org or by phone message at 610-779-6973.
Online orders can be paid by debit card, credit card or PayPal. Cash, check, credit card and Venmo accepted at the door.
South African music
South African performance troupe Thula Sizwe will bring the songs and dances of Zulu culture to Berks County in a collaboration with Berks Youth Chorus March 1 at Immanuel United Church of Christ, 99 S. Waverly St., Shillington.
BYC staff will facilitate a workshop for music educators and a community sing with the 10-man group, followed by a full-length concert.
Thula Sizwe is a group of vocalists and dancers who keep the historic musical traditions of Zulu warriors alive.
A collaboration with Pittsburgh Youth Chorus and the Bach Choir of Bethlehem made the day’s events possible.
Go to www.berksyouthchorus.org/thula-sizwe to learn more.
Cooking adventure
The Mennonite Heritage Center in Harleysville, Montgomery County, is presenting its “‘How We Ate’ Cooking Adventure” beginning Saturday, March 1, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and continuing on the first Saturday of each month through September.
The gathering celebrates the recent publication of “How We Ate” by local historian Alan Keyser. In the book, he examines Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine from historical and culinary perspectives.
A monthly theme and reading will be provided. Each participant will choose a historic recipe to make from that section’s themed list. Prior to each meeting, participants will prepare the recipe and bring it to the meeting to share.
The center is located at 565 Yoder Road. The registration fee is $20. Registration is required and space is limited. To register, call 215-256-3020 ext. 112. To learn more, visit mhep.org.
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