Reading officials will hold a grand opening for the new Caramel & Friends Dog Park at Schlegel Park, 100 E. Wyomissing Blvd., on Monday, July 14, at 9 a.m.
It will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, remarks and opportunities for fun. Leashed dogs are welcome and encouraged to attend.The event will be moved to July 28 in the event of rain or excessive heat.
The park is named in honor of Mayor Eddie Moran’s rescue pup Caramel. In 2009, Caramel was among more than 200 dogs rescued from an illegal puppy mill thanks to the efforts of the Humane Society of the United States and Humane
Constitution talk
On Monday, July 14, at 6 p.m., attorney Donald F. Smith Jr. will present “President Trump and the Constitution” at the Wyomissing Public Library, 9 Reading Blvd.
More than 250 lawsuits have been filed against President Donald Trump’s administration alleging violations of law and/or the Constitution. Smith will focus on three areas of that litigation — birthright citizenship and national injunctions, firing of independent agency board members and the Alien Enemies Act.
The program is free and open to the public. Registration is requested and may be done at www.wyopublib.org, by calling 610-374-2385 or emailing ann@wyopublib.org.
Genealogy meeting
The Berks County Genealogical Society meets Thursday, July 17, at 6:30 p.m. in the society library on the fourth floor of the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, 201 Washington St., Reading. Historian Paul Miller will discuss the history of Sinking Spring. Doors open at 6 and the public is welcome. Admission is free.
Organic Field Day
The Rodale Institute’s annual Organic Field Day is set for Friday, July 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the institute headquarters, 611 Siegfriedale Road, Maxatawny Township. It showcases regenerative organic agriculture research and offers hands-on workshops.
Attendees can explore the experimental farm with tractor wagon tours, learn about soil health, vegetable nutrient density, cover crops, no-till, composting and more and see demonstrations of organic crop management techniques and equipment.
The cost is $25 per person. Attendees may bring their own lunch or make purchases from food trucks on site. For more information, call 610-683-1400.
Train station open house
There will be an open house Saturday, July 19, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Wernersville train station, 20 W. Penn Ave. People are invited to visit the fully restored 1926 station built by the Reading Railroad for the Lebanon Valley branch.
Highlights include the Lionel “Blue Comet” and the unique PRR steam turbine locomotive #6200. Local authors Susan Weiser and Paul and Kathleen Miller will be on hand to discuss their offerings. Volunteers from the Heidelberg Heritage Society will be available to answer questions.
Honoring deceased veteran
Veterans Making A Difference will be taking unclaimed, unaccompanied Marine Corps veteran Michael Joseph Veneziale to Indiantown Gap National Cemetery on Tuesday, July 22. Services are scheduled for 9 am. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Line up behind the cemetery administration building by 8:30 a.m. Patriot Guard Riders will be there, and full military honors will be given. For more information, text Liz Graybill at 484-577-6898.
Back to school event
A Back To School Community Event will be held Saturday, July 26, from 9 a.m. to noon at Calvary United Church of Christ, 1231 Route 100, Barto. The event is free, and all are welcome. There will be school supplies, a petting zoo, hot dogs, ice cream, clothing, books, household items, bounce house, touch a truck and more.
Kutztown Kruizz
The Kutztown Kruizz returns to Main Street on July 26. The car event begins at 9 a.m. with registration and staging at Kutztown University’s South Campus Parking Lot C5, followed by a 10 a.m. parade of cars down Main Street, where they will remain on display for the day.
Activities include dining and shopping, an interactive activity from Cub Scout Pack 101 and a chance to get a look at a Kutztown police car vehicle, a vehicle from the National Guard and a firetruck from the Kutztown Fire Department. Entertainment will be provided by the Zeptones Band and DJ Jeff George of Jumpin’ J Entertainment.
There will be an awards ceremony at 1 p.m. The Main Street event ends at 2, but there will be a 6 p.m. concert in Kutztown Park featuring the Fabulous Grease Band.
The Kruizz is hosted by Kutztown Strong, a charitable nonprofit. Proceeds benefit its programs and activities. For more information or to register a vehicle, visit KutztownStrong.org.
Native Book Club
The Widoktadwen Center for Native Knowledge is launching a Native Book Club, dedicated to exploring and celebrating contemporary Indigenous stories and voices. The club will meet at locations around Berks County.
The inaugural meeting will be held Friday, July 18, at 6 p.m. in the Sinking Spring Public Library, 3940 Penn Ave. The selection is “Empire of Wild” by Cherie Dimaline. The group meets again on Aug. 25 at 5 p.m. in the Exeter Community Library to discuss “Love Is a War Song” by Danica Nava .
For more information, visit www.widoktadwen.org/events.
Topton event
The Brandywine Community Library is holding its annual Sheldon’s Birthday Party and Tortoise Trek Creek Race at Topton Park on Aug. 2 from 10 a.m. to noon. There will be free lawn games and activities with local organizations.
You may purchase a plastic tortoise to race down Toad Creek up until Aug. 1 at the library, 60 Tower Drive, Topton. Complete rules available at www.berkslibraries.org/branch/brandywine.
Antietam dinner
The Antietam Valley Community Partnership’s Summer Community Dinner is set for Aug. 10 from noon to 2 p.m. at Trinity United Church of Christ, 2449 Cumberland Ave., Mount Penn. Orders are being taken through July 27 at antietamvalley.org. A limited number of walk-in dinners will be available.
Duck Derby
The Adalyn Rose Foundation’s Duck Derby is scheduled for Aug. 24 during RiverFest at Jim Dietrich Park in Muhlenberg Township. Individuals, families and businesses are invited to “adopt” rubber ducks that will be launched into the river. Proceeds support the foundation’s mission of providing care for families navigating the devastating loss of a child. Adopt a duck at adalynrose.org or at any Diamond Credit Union location.
Also, from July 24 to Aug. 24, Redner’s shoppers can round up their bill at checkout with proceeds being donated to the Adalyn Rose Foundation.
Lego Train Days
The Brick Reading Railroad will return to the Reading Railroad Heritage Museum on July 19 and 20 and July 26 and 27. The museum is located at 500 S. Third St., Hamburg. This miniature of the Reading Railroad designed and built of Lego bricks has been expanded by its creator, local collegian Zachary Kauffman. An engineering student at Purdue University.
The museum is open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 4. The admission fee is $9 for adults, $8 for seniors, $3 for ages 5-12 and fee for children under 5.
National Night Out
Reading is holding its 2025 National Night Out on Aug. 5 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the 400 and 500 blocks of Penn Street. Rain/heat date is Aug. 12. National Night Out is a nationwide initiative aimed at strengthening the relationship between law enforcement and the community while promoting neighborhood camaraderie.
Community organizations are encouraged to participate by setting up a table and engaging with the public. Register at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjYuxZabKT06aUi7Xzt_uiD8GDa0571NVifLIqygqzPEPJKA/viewform?pli=1. The deadline is July 18.
Those interested in sponsoring the event should contact Officer Sandy Sanchez at 610-655-6387 or ReadingPoliceNationalNightOut@readingpa.gov.
Free yoga
The Friends of Hopewell Furnace will hold evening yoga classes on Saturdays, July 19 and Aug. 16 at Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site., Union Township. The hourlong classes begin at 6 p.m. and are free to the public. The July class will be led by Dragonfly Yoga and Fitness of Pottstown, and the August class will be led by Wellspring on Main of Douglassville.
Those interested in participating can register for free by either calling 610-582-8773 or emailing HOFU_Superintendent@nps.gov. Participants are encouraged to bring a water bottle and their own yoga mat or beach towel. Learn more at www.nps.gov/hofu.
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