Calendar of Events

January 2, 2008 - December 30, 2008

Reading Public Library - ON-GOING PROGRAMS FOR THE FAMILY

Mondays - 4:00 PM, Tuesdays - 6:30PM, Thursdays @ 3:30 PM, Saturdays - 2:00 PM. All events are free and open to the public. Monday night - Chess Club: Want to learn how to play Chess or just practice your skills? Come to chess club. Tuesday night - Movie Night: Enjoy a family film at the library. New releases, classic movies, and whole lot of fun for the family. Thursday night - Crafty Corner: Make and take a craft!. Young Adult Programs - Saturday -Come in for a great movie and snack. Visit our website for details and complete list of events.
01/02 - 12/31/2008
Reading Public Library Main branch, Reading
610-655-6355
www.reading.lib.pa.us

March 25, 2008 - September 15, 2008

Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center - WORK & WORKERS IN THE PERKIOMEN REGION

Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Thursday - 9:00 am - 8:00 pm, Saturday - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Sunday - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Monday - Closed. By the Sweat of their Brow: Work and Workers in the Perkiomen Region, an exhibition about traditional forms of work and workers in the Perkiomen region. Using H. Winslow Fegleys extraordinary photographic record of rural work as a guide, the exhibit will feature the types of tools and equipment used for work in the home, farm and rural trades that are in the museum collections. The types of workers, including apprentices, indentured servants, and slaves will also be explored using materials from the Heritage Center archives. Many seldom or never seen obsolete objects of everyday life from the collection will be included in the exhibit.
03/25 to 09/15/08
Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, Pennsburg
215-679-3103
www.schwenkfelder.com

May 4, 2008 - August 24, 2008

Berks County Parks & Recreation - SUMMER CONCERT SERIES IN THE PARK

Sunday - 6 pm - 8 pm. Summer Concert Series In The Park, Grings Mill Recreation Area, Kaercher Creek Park, Hunsickers Grove. Bring your blankets or lawn chairs and a picnic supper to the park each Sunday evening. Call for entertainment schedule and location. Variety of musical styles. Free concerts.
05/04 - 08/24/08
Grings Mill Recreation Area, Kaercher Creek
610-374-2944
www.countyofberks.com/parks

May 17, 2008 - September 14, 2008

Reading Public Museum - LENAPE - THE ORIGINAL PEOPLE

Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Sat. 11 am - 5 pm, Fri. 11 am - 8 pm, Sun. 12 noon - 5 pm, Lenape: The Original People - Reading Public Museum, Reading. This exhibition, in conjunction with Kutztown University, features the Lenape culture in terms of archeological finds, artifacts and its place in local history. Adults (18-60) $7, Seniors/Children/Students (with ID) $5, Members/Children under 4 years free.
05/17 - 09/14/08
Reading Public Museum, West Reading,br> 610-371-5850
www.readingpublicmuseum.org

May 25, 2008 - August 24, 2008

County of Berks Parks & Recreation - SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Sundays - 6 pm. Summer Concert Series, Various musicians fill our parks with the sounds of big band, jazz, country and much more! Call for the complete 2008 concert schedule or check website. Free admission, bring a blanket or lawn chair.
05/25 to 08/24/08
Grings Mill, Wyomissing; Hunsickers Grove, Mertztown; Kaercher Creek, Hamburg.
610-374-8839
www.countyofberks.com/parks

July 1, 2008 - July 31, 2008

INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, WORKSHOPS AND CONCERTS - Berks County Parks & Recreation

Join us in July for series of INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, WORKSHOPS AND CONCERTS for all ages. These program are free unless otherwise indicated. For more information, or to register for a workshop, please call the Berks County Heritage Center or visit our website.
07/01 to 07/31/08
Berks County Parks & Recreation locations
610-374-8839
www.countyofberks.com/parks

July 7, 2008 - August 11, 2008

Centre Park Historic District - FAMILY MOVIES IN THE PARK

Every Monday evening (weather permitting) - dusk films will be presented for the children and families of the District (all films are rated G appropriate for all ages). Popcorn and soft drinks are available at a nominal charge. Be sure to bring a blanket or chairs. If it's rainy on Monday, the movie will show on Thursday. Call for details.
07/07 to 08/11
Centre Park Historic District, Reading
610-375-7860
www.centrepark.org

July 12, 2008 - September 7, 2008

Reading Public Museum - Offspring of the Winds - The Horse in Art and Imagination

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday 11 am - 5 pm, Friday 11 am - 8 pm, Sunday 12 noon - 5 pm. - Offspring of the Winds - The Horse in Art and Imagination. For over 3,000 years the horse and its imagery have been prominently associated with the arts. This exhibition is drawn primarily from the permanent collections of the Museum, and will follow the image of the horse as it has been expressed in diverse cultures and media. Adults $7, Seniors $5, Children (ages 5 to 17) $5, Members free
07/12 to 09/07/08
Reading Public Museum, West Reading
610-371-5850
www.readingpublicmuseum.org

July 25, 2008

FRIDAY NIGHT GRUDGE RACING - Maple Grove Raceway

Friday - Friday Night Grudge Racing - Gates open - 4pm Grudge racing begins - 5pm, Test and tune runs for Junior Dragsters and any vehicle with open exhaust and/or slicks - 6, 7 & 8 pm, Burount Contest - 8:30pm, Track closes - 10pm. Admission - Participant (Car and driver) - $25 Spectator/Fan - 10, Under 6 -free. 07/25/08
MapleGrove Raceway, Mohnton
610-856-9200
www.maplegroveraceway.com

THE OWLS OF FRENCH CREEK - Educational Program, French Creek State Park

Friday - 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM - THE OWLS OF FRENCH CREEK, FEATURING THE EASTERN SCREECH OWL Learn about the largest nocturnal raptor of French Creek. A short discussion will be followed by a 20-min. slide show and a walk up Brush Hill where we will try to call in an Eastern Screech Owl. Program length: 1.5 hours. Wear comfortable walking shoes and meet at the park amphitheater. Visit our website for details.
07/25/08
French Creek State Park, Elverson 610-582-9680
www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/frenchcreek.aspx

July 25, 2008 - July 28, 2008

JEHOVAHS WITNESSES DISTRICT CONVENTION #4

Friday & Saturday - 9:20 am to 4:55 pm, Sunday - 9:20 am to 4:00 pm. - Jehovah's Witnesses 2008 - Guided by Gods Spirit - District Convention #4 - Contact; J. Michael Wagner @ (717) 994-3068 or jmichaelwagner@juno.com.- Website - http://www.jw-media.org. All seats are free, open to the public without cost and No collections.
07/25 to 07/27
Sovereign Center, Reading
610-898-7469
www.sovereigncenter.com

July 26, 2008 - July 27, 2008

10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND - Manatawny Creek Winery

Saturday & Sunday - Anniversary Weekend Festival - For our 10-year Anniversary weekend festival we will have music, a wine and food pairing, tours of the winery, crafts people, and a surprise giveaway. Watch our website for details.
07/26 & 07/27/08
Manatawny Creek Winery, Douglassville
610-689-9804
www.manatawnycreekwinery.com

Schuylkill County Fair - DAN & GALA

Sunday - 5:00 PM. Entertainment - DAN & GALA - Preview night - Admission - $3.00. Show times - 7 & 9. Limited Amusement rides. Visit website for complete list of entertainment and special admission nights.
08/27/08
Fairgrounds, Summit Station
570-345-4048, week of fair - 570-754-FAIR(3247)
www.schuylkillfair.com

July 27, 2008 - August 2, 2008

THE 25th ANNUAL SCHUYLKILL COUNTY FAIR - Summit Station

Monday, Wednesday to Friday gates open at 4:00 PM. Tuesday & Saturday gates open at 1:00 PM., Sunday gates opens at 5:00 PM. Included with the price of admission - National Entertainment Shows Amusement Rides, Parking, Contests and Other Sights and Sounds of this Great Fair. Visit website for complete list of entertainment and special admission nights.
08/27 to 09/02/08
Fairgrounds, Summit Station
570-345-4048, week of fair - 570-754-FAIR(3247)
www.schuylkillfair.com

July 29, 2008

THE 24TH ANNUAL SCHUYLKILL COUNTY FAIR - THE FABULOS GREASE BAND

Tuesday - 1:00 PM - KIDS DAY - 12 and under $6.00. Entertainment - THE FABULOUS GREASE BAND - show times 7 & 9 PM. Visit website for complete list of nightly and Daily entertainment.
07/29/08
Fairgrounds, Summit Station
570-345-4048, week of fair - 570-754-FAIR(3247)
www.schuylkillfair.com

July 31, 2008

RINGOLD BAND CONCERT

Wednesday - 7:30-9 p.m. RINGOLD BAND CONCERT - Free concert and children's Lantern Parade at the Stone House.
07/31/08
Wyomssing Park, Wyomissing
www.ringgoldband.com