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June 14: 10th Mountain Monument re-dedication ceremony
The 10th Mountain Monument re-dedication ceremony for the Army's 250 birthday celebration & YMCA Healthy Kids Day will be held on Saturday, June 14, at 9 a.m. at Thompson Park. Activities will follow the ceremony at 10 a.m. Events Include: plaque unveiling, birthday cake cutting, army band, history displays, bounce houses, ninja course, face painting and more. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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09-04-2025
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YMCA promotes kids health and wellness at free public event
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — The YMCA of Wichita Falls is holding its annual kids' event for the entire community on Saturday, April 26. The Healthy Kids Day at the Y invites all families to a fun-filled event that celebrates and hopes to inspire kids to stay active and healthy during their summer school break. Creature teacher animal show coming to RBNC The YMCA's executive director, Troy Griggs, said they are excited to kick off the summer with this event and provide families with a fun and free opportunity. He also thanked his sponsors. 'Thanks to the support of our local partners, LBK Roofing and Grubbs Family of Dealerships, we can offer this wonderful event to the public and encourage families to make health andwellness a priority,' Griggs said. 1-mile walk/run for the family Face painting Vendors and food trucks Kid and family-friendly games The Healthy Kids Day is free to the community, and invited to come out for a fun-filled day! Contact Troy Griggs at (940) 761-1000 for more information. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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31-03-2025
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Bulletin board: Events coming up in April at Berks parks
The following Berks County Parks & Recreation department programs are scheduled for April: Spring Stroll Wellness Walk, April 5 at 9 a.m., Angora Fruit Farm in Lower Alsace Township. A brisk hourlong trail walk. Free but registration suggested. Volunteer invasive plant removal, April 5 at 10 a.m., Angora Fruit Farm. Help the environment by removing and cutting back on invasive plant populations. Free and open to the public. Trail Tales, April 8 at 10 a.m., Bingaman House, Lower Alsace Township. A nature topic, story and craft for children ages 3-5. Free but registration required. Egg-cellent Eggs, April 12, 10 a.m.-noon, Gring's Mill Recreation Area, Spring Township. Learn to identify common birds' nests, dissect an egg, peek at evidence of insect eggs, and meet some cold-blooded egg layers. A noncompetitive egg hunt will follow the program. Geared toward families with children ages 5 and older. Free but registration required. Full moon hike, April 12, 8 p.m., Antietam Lake Park, Lower Alsace Township. Free but registration required. Healthy Kids Day, April 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Heritage Center, Bern Township. Berks County Parks and YMCA of Reading & Berks County presents a family fun day filled with activities. See for details. Heritage Center Opening Day, April 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Learn more at City Nature Challenge with iNaturalist and Penn State Berks, April 27, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Luerssen Building at Penn State Berks, Spring Township. For information call Loren Falk: 484-955-0192. Free but registration required. Teacup birdfeeder workshop, April 27, 1 p.m., Beidler House, Gibraltar. Join Peggy Allen of Heritage Art and Crafts Studio in making a birdfeeder from upcycled teacups. Call 610-374-8839 to learn more. Fees are $5 for registration and $25 for materials. Registration required. To register for programs, go to For more information email LGauker@ or call 610-374-2944, ext 2611. 'Election Primer' The League of Women Voters is presenting its 'Election Primer' with Berks County election officials on its monthly Berks Community Television program. It will air Tuesday, April 1, at 9 p.m. on BCTV. It also may be viewed via streaming at Guests are Berks Director of Election Services Anne Norton and Assistant Director Stephanie Nojiri. On May 20, voters will select from among candidates for up to 17 different government positions. Norton and Nojiri will discuss what the county does to ensure elections are safe, secure and accurate and share important details about this election cycle. History center tour The Berks History Center is offering a free behind-the-scenes tour on Thursday, April 3, at the museum at 940 Centre Ave., Reading. This event provides a rare opportunity to explore sections of the center that are typically off-limits to the public, revealing artifacts and collections not currently on display. During the tour, participants will learn about the center's Revitalization Campaign to upgrade and reconfigure the museum and create new exhibits. Tours will be conducted every 15 minutes, and pre-registration at is required to secure a spot. For questions and more information, call 610-375-4375 Wednesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Painting class The Muhlenberg Community Library is presenting 'Give Me Color,' a painting class fundraiser, on Saturday, April 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Muhlenberg Township Recreation Building, 3025 River Road. Paint flowers with rain boots. The event is BYOB, and the $35 admission charge includes appetizers, water and supplies. Register by calling 610-929-0589. Learn more at Food drive The seventh annual Preston's Pantry Food Drive and Community Event is scheduled for May 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Boyertown Area Multi-Service, 200 W. Spring St. Admission is free, but attendees are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to Preston's Pantry. Activities include music, food trucks, bounce houses, a dunk tank, face painting, balloon animals, rock painting, s petting zoo and more. T-shirts will be available for sale, and there will be a basket raffle where all proceeds will be used to support efforts to combat food insecurity in our service area. To learn more, see Those interested in providing a collection site are invited to reach out to the organization. Comedy program The Hamburg Area Historical Society presents Keith Brintzenhoff with a comedy program as Dr Witzelsucht (Pennsylvania Dutch humor like Professor Schnitzel) on Thursday, April 3, at 7 p.m. in the Hamburg High School LGI Room. Ham supper A ham supper will be held Saturday, April 5, from 3 to 7 p.m. at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 1979 Weavertown Road, Amityville. The buffet-style meal includes ham, potato filling, green beans, corn, pepper cabbage, apple sauce, roll and butter. Soup, coffee and pie will be served at the table. Cost is $15 for adults, $8 for children under 12 and free for children 4 and younger. Takeout available. Call 610-689-9364 to learn more. Book sales • The Friends of the Sinking Spring Library is holding a book sale on April 4 and 5 at the library, 3940 Penn Ave.. Hours are Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The selection includes hardback and paperback books, DVDs, CDs and puzzles. All children's books are half-price. There will be Longaberger baskets for sale. Cash and checks only. • Friends of Mifflin Community Library is holding its spring book sale April 3-5 at the library, 6 Philadelphia Ave., Shillington. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday. There will be a $5 bag sale on the last two days. Designer Bag Bingo A Spring Designer Bag Bingo event will be held Saturday, April 5, in the Keystone Villa at Douglassville, 1152 Ben Franklin Parkway East, Amity Township. Doors open at 1:30 p.m., and play starts at 2:30. Proceeds benefit the Alzheimer's Association. To get tickets, call 610-385-5002 or visit the Keystone Villa personal care building any day from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Spring Bazaar Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, Pottstown, has scheduled its annual spring bazaar on Saturday, April 5, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. It is located at 1236 Juniper St. Customers can purchase Easter breads and nut rolls in assorted flavors, potato pierogies, halupki (stuffed cabbage), and halushki (noodles and cabbage). Homemade soups and baked goods will be available. There will be a flea market. On-site parking is available. Look for the church with the gold domes. Learn more at Indoor yard sale Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 30 Liberty St., Shillington, is having an Indoor yard sale on Saturday, April 5, from 9 am to noon. Items include everything from antiques and youth chairs to craft supplies, paintings to home decor and even a piano. Proceeds will go toward the church's mission of feeding the hungry. Museum open house The Leesport Area Historical Society is presenting a museum open house Saturday and Sunday, April 5 and 6 at 128 Main St. Saturday's hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Jeffrey A. Dengler will have a book signing of 'The Spirits of Shoemakersville Road. Sunday hours are 1 to 4 p.m., and Leesport's mayor will be there. The open house includes a chance to tour an 1858 schoolhouse with local and regional artifacts as well as view a 1950s classroom, a printing press and a 1740s Quaker marriage certificate. History program A reenactor will present a look at Rebecca Lukens, the first U.S. female CEO of an industrial company. The free program will take place Sunday, April 6, at 2 p.m. at the Hopewell Furnace Visitor Center Theater in Union Township. It is presented by the Friends of Hopewell Furnace. Lukens, who ran the Brandywine Ironworks from 1825 to 1850 and for whom the company was renamed, will be portrayed by educator and historian Sharon Brahmstadt. Due to capacity limitations, those interested in attending are encouraged to arrive as early as possible. Garden club The Wyomissing Area Garden Club is holding its first program of the year, 'Welcome Back Springtime,' on Tuesday, April 8, at 1 p.m. in the Wyomissing Library, 9 Reading Blvd. Admission is free. Floral designer Sue Weisser will share the latest ideas to beautify homes with flowers for the spring. Golden retriever rescue Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue will hold its monthly Open House Saturday, April 5, from 10 a.m. to noon at its Golden Gateway facility at 60 Vera Cruz Road, Reinholds. Meet dogs available for adoption Staff is on hand to answer questions, and food is available for purchase. No admission charge. For more information, email info@ call 717-484-4799 or visit Submit items to news@
