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Gring’s Mill Recreation Area Berks County Heritage Center Berks Leisure Area Angora Fruit Farm 2083 Tulpehocken Road 2201 Tulpehocken Road 1901 Tulpehocken Road 502 Angora Road Wyomissing, PA 19610 Wyomissing, PA 19610 Wyomissing, PA 19610 Reading, PA 19606 610-372-8939 610-374-8839 610-374-2944 484-509-2667

Visit us at www.countyo fberks.com/parks G Find us on “Berks County Parks” TABLE OF Contents General Information: Board of Commissioners Berks County Heritage Center Than k You... Christian Y. Leinbach, Chair Page 5 Special friends of the BC P&RD Mark C. Scott G Kevin S. Barnhardt for providing your support! Park Locations and Directions Recreation Board Rental Facilities G Penn State University, Joseph Seltzer, Chairperson Page 6 Berks Campus Edward F. Anewalt, IV G Joseph Brown Park Locations Map Alvernia University G Rebecca Ellis Page 7 BAMBA David Esser G Park Rules and Regulations Reading-Muhlenberg Career and Justin Istenes Page 7 Technology Center Skills USA Robert Moore G U.S.A.C.E. Blue Marsh Lake Heather Schoener Jay Worrall Events: G Espositos Pizza “Go Fly A Kite!” Day and G Mazzolla’s Pizza YMCA Healthy Kids Day Parks and Recreation Staff Page 9 G Society for the Preservation Cathy L. Wegener, CPRP, Interim Director, of the Gruber Wagon Works Recreation and Cultural Program Manager Environmental Education G Mildred Arnold Trust Events Jennifer A. Brooks, Environmental Educator G Pages 10-12 Cabela’s Benjamin Foreman G Pennsylvania Game Commission Traveling Trunk and PR and Marketing Coordinator VVOICEOICE YYOYOUROUR CHCHOICEOICEE G Township of Spring Outreach Programs Lisa Gauker, Assistant Environmental Educator Page 14 G BCP&RD Volunteers and Staff AAsksk forfor HHealthSouthealthSouuth bbyy NNameame Becky Hughes, Cultural Program Supervisor Detox Hatha Yoga Page 16 For more details on our many programs and Brian Kistler, Park Maintenance Supervisor events, be sure to check out . . . The Beidler House Brendan Lederer, Natural Resource Manager If you or a loved one needs rehabilitation afafterter We’ree here for you, Historical Interpretive Series an illness, injurinjuryy or ssurgery,urgery, you have a choice in so you can be there for them. Page 18 Becky Richards, CPP Recreation Program Supervisor where to gogo.. Know yourour options. Once you discoverver Learn more aboutout HealthSouth ReadingReadingg Early Bird Fiddle Festival and Eric Seidel, Park Ranger Supervisor the difference, you’ll be ready to ask for HealthSouthuth Rehabilitation Hospitalospital at 610610 796-6000796-60000. Page 19 RReadingeading RehabilitationRehabilitationon Hospital by name. Get Outdoors Day READING EAGLE Susan Speros Page 20 COMPANY Site Manager, Allegheny Aqueduct/Beidler House It is imporimportanttant to knoww that all rehabilitation is Step Back In Time not the same. HealthSouthSouth RReadingeading offers the mostost Page 25 Workshop Registration advanced treatments and technologies. Our teamss Half-Day History Camp All workshops require registration and payment in advance. Complete the provide comprehensiveve rehabilitation programs Page 30 The Joint Commissionn Disease-Specific Care CerCertificationtification form below and mail with full payment to: Berks County Heritage Center, for a wide range of conditions,onditions, with serservicesvices in Amputee Rehabilitation,Rehabilitationlitation, Brain InjurInjuryryy RRehabilitation,ehabilitation, Heritage Festival 2201 Tulpehocken Road, Wyomissing, PA 19610, ATTN: Sue. that include: Parkinson’sPParkinsonarkinson’s Diseasee RRehabilitation,ehabilitation, Spinal Cord InjurInjuryryy Page 41 RehabilitationRehabilitationn and StrokStrokee Rehabilitation.Rehabilitation. For information on any of the workshops listed, please call 610-374-8839 . • 24-hour registered nurses Halloween Hike And Hayride You may also call us to register. Photocopy form for multiple registrations. A Higherer Level of Care® AND • FFrequentrequent physician** visits Historic Murder Mystery Name ______• Individualized dailyy therapy programs to get youu And Dinner Page 42 Address ______back into the community-soonermunity-sooner City ______State/Zip ______Holiday Lights At Gring’s Mill Ì Ì Ì • Onsite pharmacist Day Evening Cell ( ______) ______1623 Morgantownn RRoadoad • Reading,Reading, PAPA 19607 Page 49 Workshop Title ______• Physicians onsite daily 6100 796-6000 Colonial Candlelight Date of Class ______Payment enclosed: $ ______*The hospital provides accessess to independent physicians. healthsouthreading.comsouthreading.com Holiday Reception Page 50 Checks should be made payable to the individual instructor listed for each class. If NO INSTRUCTOR is listed, checks should be made payable to ©20©2018:Encompass18:Encompass Health CCorporation:1292231orporation:1292231 the Berks County Parks and Recreation Board. Berks County Parks and Recreation 2018 Calendar of Events G Page 2 Berks County Parks and Recreation 2018 Calendar of Events G Page 3 Tour A Real Anthracite Coal Mine BERKS COUNTY Heritage Center This historical interpretive complex CANAL EXHIBIT commemorates important eras of Berks County’s industrial transportation history. Join us for a tour of these nationally acclaimed collections: G Gruber Wagon Works – National Historic Landmark G C. Howard Hiester Canal Center – Union and Schuylkill Canal History Tour A Real Coal Mine And Also visit Wertz’s “Red” Bridge, Melcher’s Grist Mill, our 9 Interpretive Take A Scenic Ride On Wayfinding Signs or walk through the Salad & Herb Garden. An Old Fashioned Locomotive GRUBER WAGON WORKS Both tours are guided G Free parking Hours of Operation: Lunch & snack bar G Souvenir & gift shop May 1 to October 28, 2018 Monday: Closed Community park with picnic & playground area Tuesday-Saturday: 10AM to 4PM Sunday: 12Noon to 5PM Day” “Pioneer Open April 1 Open holidays: Memorial Day, August 18 Saturday, through October 31 July 4th and Labor Day raft Fair DISTELFINK Food & C (please call for hours) Tour Admission * G Single Combined *Group Rates available 19th and Oak Streets Ashland, PA 17921 Adults (19+) $5.00 $8.00 with reservation. G 570-875-3850 www.pioneertunnel.com Senior Citizens (60+) $4.00 $6.00 Last tour of the day Students (7-18) $3.00 $4.00 leaves 1 hour before Call Children (6 and under) FREE closing time. 610-374-883 for in 9 formation or Visit our Snack Bar and Country Store! Photos: Courtesy of www.co visit: Brian M. Kutner, DMD untyofberk s.com/parks

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Berks County Parks and Recreation 2018 Calendar of Events G Page 4 Berks County Parks and Recreation 2018 Calendar of Events G Page 5 PARK LOCATIONS and Directions OUR Locations

Please Note: The addresses listed are physical street locations and Rental NOT mailing addresses. See front cover for mailing addresses. Facilities Berks County

L Parks & Facilities ANTIETAM LAKE PARK 230 Angora Road, Reading 19606 W (From Rt. 12E; Pricetown Road) Take Spring Valley Road exit, If you would like to reserve turn right and continue to Hampden Boulevard. Turn left onto any of the facilities operated McKnights Gap Road. At first stop, bear right; at second stop, by the Berks County Parks and turn left and stay straight onto Bingaman Road. Turn left at E stop sign and continue on Angora Road to main parking lot. Recreation Department, please call for fees and for additional ANGORA FRUIT FARM 502 Angora Road, Reading 19606 S information . . . (From Rt. 12E; Pricetown Road) Take Spring Valley Road exit, Gring’s Mill Office: turn right and continue to Hampden Boulevard. Turn left onto McKnights Gap Road. At first stop, bear right; at second stop, turn left and stay straight 610-372-8939 onto Bingaman Road. Turn right onto Angora Road; driveway on left. Monday-Friday 8:30AM to 4:00PM BINGAMAN HOUSE (NATURE CENTER) 2843 Hill Road, Reading 19606 or visit our website at: (From Rt. 12E; Pricetown Road) Take Spring Valley Road exit, turn right and continue to Hampden Boulevard. Turn left onto McKnights Gap Road. At www.countyofberks.com/parks first stop, bear right; at second stop, turn left and stay straight onto Bingaman Road. Turn left at stop and continue on Angora Road to Hill Road (past main The facilities available for parking lot). Turn right onto Hill Road. reservations include: G SEIDEL ROAD TRAILHEAD 110 Seidel Road, Reading 19606 Berks Leisure Area: (From Rt. 12E; Pricetown Road) Take Spring Valley Road exit, turn right and Pavilion continue to Hampden Boulevard. Turn left onto McKnights Gap Road. At first stop, bear right; at second stop, turn left and stay straight onto Bingaman G Gring’s Mill Recreation Area: Road. Turn left onto Angora Road. At 3-way stop, turn left onto Wanner Road. Pavilion and Barn Turn at next right onto Seidel Road and continue to parking lot on left. L BEIDLER HOUSE 1130 Old River Road, Gibraltar 19508 G Red Bridge Recreation Area: (From Reading) Take 422E to Rt. 176 exit, continue 1/2 mile. Turn right at exit 3 Rt. 724 Pavilion Birdsboro and Shillington. Turn left onto Rt. 724E (towards Birdsboro). Continue approximately 2 miles to light at Rt. 568. Turn left onto Old River Road. Continue 1/4 G Stonecliffe Recreation Area: mile, past aqueduct, over bridge. Grist mill ruins and Beidler House on left.

L Pavilion BERKS COUNTY HERITAGE CENTER 1102 Red Bridge Road, Reading 19605 PHYSICAL LOCATION ADDRESSES (From Rt. 183 and Rt. 222 intersection) Take Rt. 183S to light at gas station. Turn right G The Youth Recreation Facility 1 Allegheny Aqueduct/Beidler House: 1130 Old River Road, Gibraltar, PA 19508 onto Red Bridge Road (at Hoffman’s Garage), continue past PSU St. Joseph Medical is available to reserve soccer, 2 Antietam Lake Park: 230 Angora Road, Reading, PA 19606 Center (back entrance) to parking lot. Angora Fruit Farm: 502 Angora Road, Reading, PA 19606 Bingaman House: 2843 Hill Road, Reading, PA 19606

L baseball and softball fields BERKS LEISURE AREA 1901 Tulpehocken Road, Wyomissing 19610 by contacting 484-577-4133, 3 Berks County Heritage Center: 1102 Red Bridge Road, Reading, PA 19605 (From Reading Rt. 12) Take 422W/Warren Street Bypass to Paper Mill Road exit. At end ext. 102. 4 Berks Leisure/Sheeler House: 1901 Tulpehocken Road, Wyomissing, PA 19610 of ramp continue straight through light. At Berkshire Boulevard (next light) turn right, 5 Gring’s Mill Park: 2083 Tulpehocken Road, Wyomissing, PA 19610 continue until road ends. Turn right onto Tulpehocken Road (entrance on left). For ALL reservations, 6 Red Bridge Park: 2141 Tulpehocken Road, Wyomissing, PA 19610 L PLEASE NOTE: The addresses to the right are physical 7 Stonecliffe Park: 1200 Monroe Street, Reading, PA 19601 GRING’S MILL RECREATION AREA 2083 Tulpehocken Road, Wyomissing 19610 please call the Gring’s Mill street locations and NOT mailing addresses. (From Rt. 222 and Broadcasting Road intersection) Exit onto Broadcasting Road, heading office at: 610-372-8939 8 Union Canal Towpath Trail toward PSU-Berks Campus. At first stop, turn right onto Tulpehocken Road (entrance on left). Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-4PM. 9 Youth Recreation Facility: 1098 County Welfare Road, Leesport, PA 19533 L 2141 Tulpehocken Road, Wyomissing 19610 For additional details and fees, RED BRIDGE RECREATION AREA 1. All parks are open year round: 8AM to closing times posted (times adjusted seasonally) and are (From Rt. 222 and Broadcasting Road) Travel toward Penn State-Berks Campus to stop visit our website at: patrolled by Berks County Park Rangers. Note: Regulations are posted at each parking lot. sign at Tulpehocken Road. Turn left onto Tulpehocken Road. The Park entrance is www.countyofberks.com/parks. approximately 1/2 mile on right. 2. Pets NOT permitted in any park area, except Antietam Lake.

L PARK 3. The removal, defacing or damaging of any park property including cutting or removal of trees, STONECLIFFE RECREATION AREA 1200 Monroe Street, Reading 19601 RULES shrubs, flowers or any wildlife is prohibited. (From Rt. 183) Turn onto Columbia Street. At T-intersection, turn left onto Butler From Ordinance 4. Alcoholic beverages, camping and fires are prohibited. Street. Follow curve to end of street. No. 3-08

L 5. No swimming or wading. YOUTH RECREATION FACILITY 1098 County Welfare Road, Leesport 19533 (From Rt. 183 and Rt. 222 intersection) Take Rt. 183N to light and turn left onto West 6. Respect the right of way of others; bikers slow and yield to walkers and other trail users. Leesport Road. Continue to stop sign. Turn right onto County Welfare Road and turn AND REGULATIONS 7. No discharging of firearms or weapons of any kind. left at barn (approximately 4/10 mile). Follow drive past barn (on left) to parking area. Berks County Parks and Recreation 2018 Calendar of Events G Page 6 Berks County Parks and Recreation 2018 Calendar of Events G Page 7 A APRIL Event EVENT at P Berks You County th R Recreation (BIG Visio Facility Technology assistance County-wide shared collection n Sports Co in Bern mplex Streaming media available 24/7 Homeschool programs Township) Community programming Interactive story times Digital graphic novels Free summer activities STEAM activities for kids E-books & e-audiobooks Health & wellness events 23 LibraryLibrary LLocationsocations AAcrosscross Family movie nights AND BerksBerrks CountyCounty “Go FSlayturAdayK, Apirtiel 2!8 ” Day Free n and 12Noon to 5PM Admissio Parking (Rain Date: April 29) Awaken Summer Imagination and Take Flight! Join us for Healthy Kids Day! A FREE day of activities to help build on the potential in each child and keep them active and healthy. Combined with Berks County’s “Go Fly A Kite!” Day, this fun-filled day is for the whole family! G Free Health Screenings G “Farm To Fork” Plant and Grow Your Own Veggies G Kid’s Design and Build a Kite and Contests G Law Enforcement Car Competition G Home Run Derby On Kurowski Field Also Throughout The Day: G G Live Entertainment Demos by Professional Kiters G Hot Air Balloon Demos G Visits by Fightin’ Phils Screwball G G and Smokey Bear Mascots Kids Fun Run Educational Activities G Sports and Games G Refreshments Available

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Summer Quest begins June 10! Find your local library online at www.berkslibraries.org #readingberksYhkd G www.ymca-berkscounty.org; 610-378-4778 G www.countyofberks.com/parks; 610-374-2944 ext. 2611

Berks County Parks and Recreation 2018 Calendar of Events G Page 8 Berks County Parks and Recreation 2018 Calendar of Events G Page 9 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Events ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Events NATURE Homeschool Series Programs are designed to address PA Academic Standards for DIS COVE RY “ RootTshursdToay MornWings in gs” Environment and Ecology, as well as STEM Education requirements. CAMPS Geared toward homeschool students in grades 1-4. 10AM-11AM L Tuesday, May 8 L Tuesday, June 12 1PM-3PM G $7/child 1PM-3PM G $7/child Did you know most kids today spend only 30 minutes Reptiles: Cute And Here Fishy, Fishy! per week outside in nature? Nature Discover Camps Cold-Blooded Angora Fruit Farm are the perfect way for kids to learn, explore Angora Fruit Farm (details on page 21) and have lots of fun . . . register today! (details on page 15) MULTI-DAY CAMPS

L Monday-Wednesday, June 4-6 FAMILY Join the Environmental Education 9:30AM-11:30AM G Ages 3-5 staff for programs with a Preschool Summer Camp: nature theme! A variety of fun Na ture Exploration and interesting topics will appeal How’s It Growing? Nature programs for children SERIES to the whole family! Angora Fruit Farm (details on page 21) ages 3-5 include hands-on activities, L Monday-Friday, June 18-June 22 games, stories and a craft related to the 9:30AM-1PM G Ages K-3rd Grade topic of the day. Program begins at 10AM. Explorers Summer Camp: Cost: $5 per child/per program. Wet ‘N Wild L September 13 Angora Fruit Farm (details on page 22) Stream Sense L Tuesday-Thursday, July 10-July 12 Angora Fruit Farm (details on page 38)

G L 9:30AM-1PM Ages 7-11 October 11 Art In The Park Rockin’ Reptiles 3-Day Camp Bingaman Nature Center (details on page 43) Angora Fruit Farm (details on page 26) L November 8 L L Sunday, June 10 G 1PM Saturday, September 15 G 10AM ONE-DAY CAMP EXPERIENCES Nature And Art Bingaman Nature Center Raptor Program featuring Storywalk: Dori Hoch, L (details page 47)

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary The Bunny Brothers Books Thursday, June 28 L Bingaman Nature Center (details on page 21) Bingaman Nature Center (details on page 38) 9:30AM-1:30PM G Ages K-3rd Grade December 13 L L Rock On! Winter Wonders Friday, June 29 G 7:30PM Thursday, October 18 G 5PM-6:30PM Angora Fruit Farm (details on page 24) Bingaman Nature Center (details page 50) Fireflies: Fireworks In The Field Pumpkins And Pizza Party L Angora Fruit Farm (details on page 24) Angora Fruit Farm (details on page 44) Thursday, July 19 2019 Mark your calendar now for L L 9:30AM-1:30PM G Ages K-3rd Grade ams Friday, July 20 G 7:15PM Saturday, October 20 G 6:15PM-9PM Progr future Roots To Wings events! Beautiful Bats featuring Halloween Hike And Hayride Grossology 101 PA Bat Rescue Angora Fruit Farm (details on page 42) Bingaman Nature Center (details on page 27) January 10, 2019 March 14, 2019 L Angora Fruit Farm (details on page 27) L Owls, What A Hoot! Oh Say Can You Seed Saturday, October 27 G 10AM Thursday, July 26 Bingaman Nature Center

L Bingaman Nature Center Saturday, July 28 G 1PM Fall Leaf Peeper Hike 9:30AM-1:30PM G Ages K-3rd Grade Shoo Fly, Don’t Bother Me! Angora Fruit Farm (details on page 44) Creepy Crawlers February 14, 2019 April 11, 2019

L Bingaman Nature Center The Life Of The Spotted Lantern Fly G (details on page 28) Animal Babies Sense-ational Spring! Saturday, December 15 10AM Bingaman Nature Center Angora Fruit Farm

Angora Fruit Farm (details on page 28) L Nature Crafts For Kids Thursday, August 2 L Heritage Center (details on page 50) Saturday, August 4 G 10AM 9:30AM-1:30PM G Ages K-3rd Grade Knee Deep In The Creek Registration required, call 484-509-2667 Boots, Buckets And Beyond Registration required for all Environmental Education Heritage Center (details on page 33) or email [email protected] Angora Fruit Farm (details on page 33) events, call Jennifer Brooks at 484-509-2667 or email [email protected]

Berks County Parks and Recreation 2018 Calendar of Events G Page 10 Berks County Parks and Recreation 2018 Calendar of Events G Page 11 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Events Conrad Weiser Homestead Held Conrad Weiser Homestead at Bingama Natu n includes period buildings re Center Summer Pop-Up and an orientation exhibit, IN THE For Teens and Adults Farme r’s Market on a 26-acre Olmsted-designed rt landscaped park. Join us outdoors, learn new Friday, June 15 Wild creative skills and have fun! 5PM-8PM 2018 Special Events Nature Art No experience necessary. Heritage Center A Teens must be accompanied by an adult. 4/22, 5/6, 7/8, Workshops Living History Sundays 12 to 4 p.m. 8/5, 9/9, 10/21

L 4/8 Spring lecture 2 p.m. G G Saturday, May 19 10AM-12Noon $10/person (for ages 12-adult) 5/5 Artisans in the Park 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Parks Through A Pinhole (details on page 15) 6/2 Forest Diplomacy 1 and 3 p.m.

L 6/3 Colonial Craft Day 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 16 G 10AM-12Noon G $20/person (for ages 14-adult) Get back to your roots in 7/1 Patriotic Concert 1:30 p.m. Encaustic: It’s The Bee’s Knees! (details on page 22) the Parks! Learn how to become a locavore, try 10/21 Fall Park Walk 2 p.m. L 11/4 Fall lecture 2 p.m. Saturday, September 8 G 10AM-12Noon G $10/person (for ages 14-adult) something new or pick up your veggie favorites 11/11 Remembrance Service 2 p.m. Jewels From Junk (details on page 37) 11/17 Candlelight Tours 5:30 to 8 p.m. L between 5pm to 8pm. 12/2 Christmas Open House 12 to 4 p.m. Saturday, October 13 G 10AM-12Noon G $10/person (for ages 12-adult) Talk with your friendly Monoprintin’ Madness (details on page 43) neighborhood farmers to April, May, September, October, November, and December: L trace a direct line from ¿UVW 6XQGD\ RI HDFK PRQWK  WR  SP Saturday, November 10 G 10AM-12Noon G $10/person (for ages 14-adult) June, July, and August summer hours: Wednesday and Saturday, Print A Log (details on page 47) the farm to your fork. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, 12 to 4 p.m. Also enjoy live music and Conrad Weiser Homestead Register by calling: 484-509-2667 or email: [email protected]. local artisans. 30 Weiser Lane Womelsdorf, PA 19567 (610) 589-2934 www.conradweiserhomestead.org See ds To

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Eat your way through the garden as we discover the delicious side of gardening! We’re teaming up with Café Sweet Street and Chef Brendan Jones to bring junior gardeners the sweet, the savory and the healthy from their own gardening experiences in this 6-part series. For children ages 6-10. Note: An adult must accompany child for programs held at Café Sweet Street. G Saturday, April 28: Grow As We Go 2018 CLASS SCHEDULE 10AM-11:30AM G Angora Fruit Farm G 2-DAY PROGRAM: Tuesday G Thursday Saturday, May 26: Plantin’ Pandemonium Age: 3 years old G Morning Class: 9am-11:30am 10AM-11:30AM G Angora Fruit Farm G G G Friday, June 22: We Be Jammin’ 3-DAY PROGRAM: Monday Wednesday Friday G Age: 4 years old G Morning Class: 9am-11:30am 6:15PM Café Sweet Street, 722 Heisters Ln., Reading G Saturday, July 28: Let’s Eat A Rainbow G G 3-DAY PROGRAM // PRE-K: Monday Wednesday Friday G G 10AM-11:30AM Angora Fruit Farm Age: 4 & 5 years old Morning Class: 9am-12pm G Friday, August 10: Garden Gatherings 5-DAY PROGRAM // PRE-K: Monday through Friday 6:15PM G Café Sweet Street, 722 Heisters Ln., Reading Age: 4 & 5 years old G Morning Class: 9am-12pm G Saturday, September 1: Harvest Salad-bration 10AM-11:30AM G Angora Fruit Farm GT CH URCH Cost: $50 G Register by calling: 484-509-2667 For more information or to enroll: www.gtaog.org/lakeside or email [email protected] (p) 610.678.0266 x235 G (e) [email protected]

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Thursday, May 3: Saturday, May 12: Mother Nature’s Bounty Sewing Circle 6:30PM-7:30PM G Heritage Center 10AM G Heritage Center “Porcupine Pat” McKinney of the Schuylkill Topic: Putting in a casing.

Conservation District shares plant folklore and M identifies wildflowers along the Union Canal trail. Saturday, May 12:

Medicinal and edible plants will be emphasized. Kayak Safety 101 A G For teens and adults. 1PM Heritage Center Y Co-Sponsor: Spring Township Parks and Recreation This program will emphasize the importance of canoeing and kayaking water safety. A PowerPoint TWO-PART WORKSHOP . . . about how to be safe on the water is followed by a Saturday, May 5 and Saturday, June 23: chance to try on different styles of lifejackets and Make Your Own Flower Press then practice your skills at using a throw bag. 9:30AM-11:30AM G Heritage Center Co-Sponsor: Spring Township Parks and Recreation Elaine Meinhart will help you create your own flower press to complete a piece of art with pressed Sunday, May 13: flowers. All supplies provided. Then complete your Carsonia Park pressed flower art on June 23. Supplies to bring: 2PM G Heritage Center small thin sharp pointed 4” scissors. Class limited to 12. Paul Druzba tells the history of this very popular Cost: $10 G Register with payment to Elaine Reading-area park, from its beginnings in 1896 to Meinhart: 610-374-8839 G Deadline: May 1 its demise in 1950. We’ll look at the changing face Co-Sponsor: Spring Township Parks and Recreation of Carsonia over the years . . . from a quiet refuge from the city to a place filled with fun and thrills. The Berks County The hisToric Saturday, May 6: Parks And Recreation Department History Of Costume In Pennsylvania Friday, May 18: 2PM G Heritage Center Starwatch Traveling Nicholas Stolt zfus Albright College professor Dr. “E” will present a 8PM G Heritage Center Trunk study of dress in early PA. Learn about individual Program begins inside, followed by looking at the & House and collective clothing practices and influences. stars through telescopes with members of the Berks Outreach Examine how world events, ideas and social groups County Astronomical Society. Programs impacted attire. Saturday, May 19: Invite us to Tuesday, May 8: Kids’ Bike Rodeo bring our Homeschool Series: “trunks” to 10AM G Heritage Center Reptiles: Cute And Cold-Blooded Bring your bike to the park and learn safe and you and your G See the house 1PM-3PM Angora Fruit Farm responsible biking. Members of Berks Area location! Mr. Jennsen called the Just because they’re covered in scales doesn’t mean “first house built along Mountain Biking Association (BAMBA) will help We bring our programs to your group, at your they aren’t cute. Learn about and interact with our with bike safety checks and maintenance, helmet location. You can explore and learn about the the Tulpehocken” cold blooded friends! fitting and a bike-safe obstacle course. Prizes and history and importance of canals, wagons Cost: $7 G Register with payment: 484-509-2667 and early transportation in American history. lunch for participants provided. For ages 4-12. or email [email protected] Register: 610-374-2944 or email John Pacharis Topics include: A footbridge away from the park ... (BAMBA): [email protected] G The Gruber Wagon Works See the barn raised on July 27, 2011; realize the future plans Wednesday, May 9: Co-Sponsor: Spring Township Parks and Recreation G Canals and Canal Life to tell the Berks County Amish and Stoltzfus stories. Storytime At Berks County Heritage Center G 10AM-11AM G Heritage Center How and Why Covered Bridges Were Saturday, May 19: Supported by donations and the Annual Benefit Auction: Learn how and why a grist mill was important and Constructed and Used The Parks Through A Pinhole G What Is A Grist Mill and How Does It Work get a chance to grind your own corn. Saturday, May 5, 20 18 G G Parks and Recreation Department 10AM-12Noon Bingaman Nature Center General Overview Enjoy the day . . . Learn of the Amish sojourn through Berks County, Learn a basic technique to capturing an image G Geocaching for Scout Troops tour the house and grounds, see spinning and cooking Saturday, May 12: with a lidded coffee can and photo sensitive paper. New: Scouts can complete the demonstrations, Amish quilts for sale, food available and more! Birdwalk At The Kerny We’ll take a stroll through wooded paths to find requirements to earn their 7AM G Kernsville Dam, Hamburg that perfect shot, then bring our ‘cameras’ back to “Playing the Past” badge. The Nicholas Stoltzfus House Preservation Committee, Inc. Enjoy a leisurely early morning walk (about 1-mile) see what develops! For ages 12 to adult. 1700 Tulpehocken Road, Wyomissing, PA 19610 along the Cabela’s Wetlands Trail to see birds and Cost: $10 G Register with payment: 484-509-2667 Contact the Heritage Center: 610-374-8839 Moses Smucker, Auctioneer (AU4088): 717-278-6532 for more information. wildlife . Bring your binoculars or borrow a pair from us. or email [email protected] Learn more at nicholasstoltzfus.org

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Sunday, May 20: Held at Orienteering For Beginners B erks County G He 11AM Rotary Park ritage Cente Members of the Delaware Valley r Orienteering Association will teach you how to use a compass and topographical map to find waypoints along a plotted course. Beginners are always welcome. For all ages. etox G D Map fee at event Register: 610-374-2944 Deadline: May 7 Hatha Sunday, May 20: Yoga Tully Pedal And Paddle 1PM G Heritage Center Bike along the Union Canal trail, beginning at Sundays Beginning May 20 the Heritage Center, to and running through September 16 Blue Marsh Lake’s Stilling 11AM-12Noon Basin. Then trade your bike for a kayak and float down the Tully. Bring your own kayak and bike, Enjoy the outdoors (when weather permits) or reserve a kayak through Blue Marsh Outdoors while rejuvenating through the ancient (610-488-5540; www.bluemarshoutdoors.com). science of yoga. PSU Fitness Instructor Limited to 20 (with some paddling experience). and Yoga Alliance registered. Co-Sponsors: Blue Marsh Outdoors and Spring Township Free G Bring towel or yoga mat and water Parks and Recreation Register: 610-374-2944 G Deadline: May 14

Sunday, May 20: Melcher Grist Mill Open House 1PM-5PM G Heritage Center Join our volunteers to learn about the operation and unique story of this single family grist mill, built in 1888 by Nicklos Melcher.

Sunday, May 20: Spirits Along The Schuylkill 5:13PM G Beidler House “Ghost host” Charles J. Adams III shares a tragic ghostly tale about the 18th century Beidler House and Ridgewood Farm Winery . . . said to be two of the most haunted sites in Berks County. Limted to 30 (must be over 21). Cost: $20 G Register with payment: 610 374-8839 Deadline: May 17

Saturday, May 26: Seeds To Sprouts: Plantin’ Pandemonium 10AM-11:30AM Angora Fruit Farm Get your hands dirty as we plant our garden beds. Be on the lookout for worms! More information on page 12.

Berks County Parks and Recreation 2018 Calendar of Events G Page 16 Berks County Parks and Recreation 2018 Calendar of Events G Page 17 Join MAY-OCTOBER Events e us and JUNE Events xperience Ber a part of ks Count y history! 36TH ANNUAL BERKS COUNTY Beidler House SERIES EaRly BiRd Fiddle FEstival The 1783 Beidler House and Grist Mill/Allegheny Aqueduct Park and its “Gibraltar Neighborhood” have long been a hub Saturday, June 9 of early industry in Berks County. Join us for these programs 10AM to 7PM EVENT as we explore the history, architecture, culture, birth, death Berks C at ounty Herita and daily lives of the people who were an integral part of this F ge Center “neighborhood.” For more information, call 610-374-8839. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: ree Parking

L Ev G ents at G 10AM to 10:05AM: G 1:35PM to 3:30PM: J Sunday, May 20 5:13PM The Beid 11 ler House L 30 Old Ri Welcome Fiddle Contest U Spirits Along The Schuylkill (details on page 16) G ver Road Sunday, August 26 2PM Gibraltar (register by the stage 10AM-3:15PM) L

G G N Saturday, July 14 2PM Harvest To Hearth (details on page 34) 10:05AM to 10:50AM: Cash prizes awarded in EACH age group: Drinking Local History (details on page 26) L Kick-Off with Matt Miskie 10 and under, 11-18, 19 and over, Sunday, October 14 G 5:13PM L Vocal and Guitar Music plus three Honorable Mention awards Friday, July 27 G 6:30PM An October All Hallows With The Spirits Along G Best Of Show Winner: plaque sponsored The Schuylkill (details on page 44) by Mountain Folk Scholarship Fund Beidler Open House And History Hike (details on page 28) G Best Berks Country Tune On Fiddle: L L G G plaque presented for best farming, Sunday, July 29 2PM Saturday, October 27 9:30AM-12Noon farm animal or nature related fiddle tune Mouns Jones: Licensed Indian Trader Quilting Workshop (details on page 44) G In The Schuylkill Valley (details on page 28) L 3:35PM to 4:15PM: Sunday, October 28 G 2PM L Butch Imhoff Acoustic Sunday, August 5 G 2PM The French And Indian War In Pennsylvania Historic Poole Forge (details on page 33) 1749-1758 (details on page 44) G 4:20PM to 5:10PM: Buffalo Mountain Grass Duo Bluegrass

G 11AM to 11:45AM: DON’T MISS OUR The Werner Family Band (pictured above) June and October Events Bluegrass G 11:50AM to 12:45PM: e Garden Open Stage (4-10 minute spots) Bus Tour G 12:50PM to 1:30PM: Boyertown Area Full Circle Music Society Acoustic Music Monday, June 11 G 5:30PM to 7PM: 8AM bus leaves from St. Paul’s UCC Church Bring your chairs or blankets and enjoy the day! Dave Kline & The Mountain Folk Band in Douglassville (P lease NO Pets or Alcohol) Bluegrass (pictured above) Food R and Tour four private gardens (one owned by an award-winning efreshm A ents landscape designer), a nursery and two shops. Lunch Children’s Activities . . . vailable and raffle are included at St. Paul’s UCC Church. G Half Circle Kid’s Tent Also: G Musical Craft Tent RMF Operation Replay: e G Herbal Delights 9AM–4PM Acoustic Road Show Bring any musical Symposium and Luncheon Stokesay Castle G Quick Guitar Workshop instrument to donate! Tuesday, October 2 Reading Pat Crocker, who lives in Canada, is a speaker, photographer and author of primarily culinary books. TMany thanks to our prize sponsors: She will do a presentation on “The Magic of Herbs,” which will include a culinary demonstration on her “little black salad,” and later speak on herbal tonics. Vendors, displays, raffle items and lunch are included. 360 E Wyomissing Ave 2849 Horseshoe Pike For further information visit: www.paheartlandhsa.org 8521 Allentown Pike Mohnton Campbelltown Blandon G 610-916-1285 610-777-2310 717-838-8732

Berks County Parks and Recreation 2018 Calendar of Events G Page 18 Berks County Parks and Recreation 2018 Calendar of Events G Page 19 JUNE Events JUNE Events FREE EV FO ENT R ALL AG Saturday, June 2: Sunday, June 10: Blue Marsh Lake’s at Blu ES e Marsh La Celebrating Trails Of Berks County Raptor Program Featuring Dry Brooks ke Day Use A 10AM-2PM G Blue Marsh Lake, Stilling Basin Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Lakeview rea Get Outdoors Day Pavilion Guided hikes along the Union Canal Connector Trail 1PM G Bingaman Nature Center G 10AM-3:30PM Presented by and around Blue Marsh Lake to celebrate National Saturday, June 9 U.S. Army Corps Hawk Mountain Sanctuary introduces us to some of of Engineers, Trails Day. Bring binoculars. Trail maps available. their beautiful live rescue raptors. ver 45 organizations come together for a day Philadelphia Co-Sponsor: Spring Township Parks and Recreation Free G Register by calling: 484-509-2667 or email O District of fun at Blue Marsh Lake! Check out the and [email protected] Penn Star helicopter or a wildlife presentation Berks County Sunday, June 3: by the Red Creek Wildlife Center. Bring your Parks and Invasive Species Hunt And Hike Sunday, June 10: Recreation G mountain bike for a guided ride with BAMBA, Department 9AM Kernsville Dam (Meet in Memorial Parking Lot) Concert: Vinyl Groov or try catching a catfish in the fish pond. Find invasive plants like garlic mustard, multiflora 6PM-8PM G Gring’s Mill Meet Smokey Bear or Bobber the Water Safety rose, oriental bittersweet and see the “Tree-of-Heaven.” Enjoy the sounds of Dog mascots. Play the GO Day Scavenger Wear sturdy shoes and bring work gloves. Hike cancelled Motown, Philly Soul, Hunt and maybe you can win a free prize! in the event of heavy rain. Memphis Down-Home Lots of fun activities for all ages! Co-Sponsor: Blue Mountain Wildlife Inc. and Classic Rock. www.vinylgroov.net Refreshments available. Sunday, June 3: Cost: $5 per car G No Rain Date Privy Thoughts: The History Of The Outhouse 2PM G Heritage Center Tuesday, June 12: G Red Creek Wildlife Programs G Penn Star 4 Helicopter Linda Manwiller, member of the Tulpehocken Homeschool Series: Here Fishy, Fishy! G Fish Pond G Control Tower and Sensory Garden Tours Settlement Historical Society, shares an informative 1PM-3PM G Angora Fruit Farm G Smokey Bear and Bobber the Water Safety Dog G K-9 Demos and comedic presentation about the outhouse. Fish are fascinating and the more we learn the more G Geocaching and Orienteering G Search and Rescue and EMS Demos we understand how important they are! Call 610-376-6337 or 610-374-2944 for more information G www.nap.usace.army.mil/bluemarsh G #bmlgoday Monday-Wednesday, June 4-6: Cost: $7 G Register with payment: 484-509-2667 or Preschool Summer Camp: How’s It Growing? email [email protected] 9:30AM-11:30AM G Angora Fruit Farm Step into the garden and investigate the world through the plants and animals that call our veggie patch home. For ages 3-5 (adult must accompany child). Cost: $30 G Register with payment: 484-509-2667

Saturday, June 9: 36th Annual Early Bird Fiddle Festival 10AM-7PM G Heritage Center G (details page 19)

Saturday, June 9: Blue Marsh Lake’s Get Outdoors Day 10AM-3:30PM G Dry Brooks Day Use Area (details page 20)

Saturday, June 9: Sewing Circle: Knit In Public Day 10AM-2PM G Heritage Center Join us and bring a knitting project to work on.

Sunday, June 10: Search For Your Roots Genealogy 101 2PM G Heritage Center Betty Sustello from the Berks County Genealogical Society explains how to get started on your genealogy, how to gather information and good places to start your research. Bring a pen and notebook. Co-Sponsor: Spring Township Parks and Recreation

Berks County Parks and Recreation 2018 Calendar of Events G Page 20 Berks County Parks and Recreation 2018 Calendar of Events G Page 21 JUNE Events Commissioners Jeff Haste | Mike Pries | George P. Hartwick, III Wednesday, June 13: Friday, June 22: History Storytime: Woodworking Seeds To Sprouts: 10AM-11AM G Heritage Center We Be Jammin’ Join us as we learn and explore what it was like to 6:15PM G Café Sweet Street G (details page 12) work in a woodshop such as the one in the Gruber Wagon Works. Story: Old McDonald Had A Woodshop. Sunday, June 24: Schuylkill River Kayak Trip Friday, June 15: 2PM G Leesport to Epler’s Landing Summer Pop-Up Farmer’s Market Bring your kayak to paddle a section of the Schuykill 5PM-8PM G Heritage Center G (details page 12) River, or reserve one through Blue Marsh Outdoors (610-488-5540; www.bluemarshoutdoors.com). Saturday, June 16: Limited to 20 (with paddling experience). Harrisburg, PA Encaustic: It’s The Bee’s Knees! Co-Sponsors: Blue Marsh Outdoors and Spring Township 10AM-12Noon G Bingaman Nature Center Parks and Recreation Create art with this mixed media painting that uses Register: 610-374-2944 G Deadline: June 18 bee’s wax. For ages 14-adult. Cost: $20 G Register with payment: 484-509-2667 or Sunday, June 24: ͪͨͩͰ SPECIALSPECCIAL EVENTSEVENTS email [email protected] Blue Marsh And The Pleasant Valley: One Last Look Sunday, June 17: 2PM G Heritage Center Fly-Fishing 101 For Everyone! Paul Miller shares vintage images depicting historic 12Noon-4:PM G Heritage Center farms, mills, hotels and businesses affected by the Bring the family out to join members of the Berks Blue Marsh dam project. Books will be available. Fly Tyers Club to learn fly tying, casting techniques and information about equipment. For all ages. Sunday, June 24: Co-Sponsor: Spring Township Parks and Recreation Concert: Mike Hertzog Trio —‡ ͱ Ǧ ͩͨ 6PM-8PM Sunday, June 17: Hamburg Community Park Concert: Groovin’ In The Mike, experienced musician 60s And 70s and instructor, with his two With Maria Damore bandmates will entertain 6PM-8PM G Gring’s Mill playing country and bluegrass. Maria Damore and her band www.mikehertzogmusic.com Refreshments available. G —Ž› ͪͩ cover a variety of female artists Free No Rain Date from the 60s and 70s. EVENT www.mariadamore.com Refreshments available. B at erks County G Heri Cost: $5 per car No Rain Date CELEBRATE tage Center Monday-Friday, June 18-22: Explorers Summer Camp: Wet ‘N Wild Summer Solstice 9:30AM-1PM G Angora Fruit Farm Thursday, June 21 —‰—•– ͵ Learn about the plants and animals that call water 5:30PM-8:30PM their home! For children in grades K-3. SeptemberSeptemberber Cost: $75 G Register with payment: 484-509-2667 or Join us as we celebrate the email [email protected] longest day of the year . . . ͯ Ǧ ͻ G 5:30PM-8PM: Grandpop Bubbles, Tuesday, June 19: Bubble Fest – make the largest bubbles of your life! Nature Photography G 6:30PM-7:30PM: Join “Porcupine Pat” on a 6PM G Heritage Center Yoga and Mindfulness Walk along the Union Canal Trail Bring your digital or film camera and learn techniques G 7PM-8:30PM: Music by Drew and the Blue from photographer Valerie Hoffman. For all ages. G 6PM and 7:30PM: Deppen Cemetery Walks with Free G Register: 610-374-2944 G Deadline: June 11 Gary Shugar More informationtion available at Rain Date: June 20 G Campfire and Crafts Co-Sponsor: Spring Township Parks and Recreation $2 Donation Requested www.DauphinCounty.orgww.DauphinCounty.orghinCounty.orgy.org

Berks County Parks and Recreation 2018 Calendar of Events G Page 22 Berks County Parks and Recreation 2018 Calendar of Events G Page 23 JUNE Events JULY Events EVEN Berks T at County Heri Thursday, June 28: Saturday, June 30: tage Center One-Day Camp Experiences: Rock On! Family Science Day 9:30AM-1:30PM G Angora Fruit Farm 9AM-12:30PM G Heritage Center Learn about stones under your shoes and why Learn how the Wertz’s Red Bridge Step Bac k Sunday the earth keeps rockin’ and rollin’! was built, then take a turn at July 22 For children in grades K-3. Rain Date: June 29 building your own mini in 11AM to 5PM Cost: $15 G Register with payment: 484-509-2667 bridge. Discover how and Time why the Union Canal was Thursday, June 28: built. Try an experiment urn back the hands of time . . . from Colonial times, to the Full Moon Hike On Towpath T originally created by Ben Franklin, then head to the Canal and Civil War eras, to life on a working 19th Century farm. 6:30PM G Heritage Center creek to learn what makes something rot and why Experience life of the past through hands-on activities and Explore the history along the Union Canal Towpath certain objects never rot away. For ages 7-12 and families. and Walking Trail. Wear sturdy walking shoes. Cost: $5 G Register: 610-374-8839 G Deadline: June 22 presentations. A day of fun and learning for the entire family! Co-Sponsor: Spring Township Parks and Recreation

Friday, June 29: Saturday, June 30: SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Geocache Guided Hike Fireflies: Fireworks G G COLONIAL ERA Mildred the Houseboat: Open In The Field 10AM Blue Marsh Lake L G G Colonial Fly Fisherman 11:30AM, 1PM, 3PM Melcher’s Grist Mill: Open J 7:30PM Angora Fruit Farm A brief geocaching introduction, G

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Gather around a glowing then a hike (approximately L Amity Colonial Dancers 1:15PM G Tours of the Gruber Wagon Works and fire to learn about our state 3.5 miles; easy to moderate) L C. Howard Hiester Canal Center insect – the firefly. With nets in hand, we will view across the top of the dam, Lively period dances of the 18th and following the Tulpehocken Creek. Bring your smartphone early 19th century bioluminescence in action. Nets provided. L MUSIC G Fashion Show 2PM L Free Register by calling: 484-509-2667 or email or use one of our loaner GPS units. For all ages. Park in the 18th Century Music Throughout the Day [email protected] Visitor Center lot; meet in the Conference Center. Fashions worn in the 1700’s and 1800’s L Bob Mouland (pictured below) Joe and Dolores McDevitt 12:30PM Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness 2:30PM Unsung Women of the 18th Century made-from-scratch signature dishes burgers voted best in berks gourmet desserts best fries around deadman’s reach organic coffee build your own farm egg sandwich L Toad Creek Duo 1:15PM and 3:30PM Old time bluegrass L Powder Your Wig 12Noon Damien Drago grab a dish with Songs Inspired by the American Revolution L Slave No More 2:30PM Damien Drago locally sourced Songs Inspired by the Underground Railroad CIVIL WAR ERA Encampment demonstrations, infantry drills, ingredients & find a HANDS -ON cooking and camp life by: ACTIVITIES seat out on our deck! G 53rd PA Volunteer Infantry Co. C with AND DEMOS field hospital and medicine display G Fabric YoYo’s G 4th Texas Co. B (Confederate) G Ice Cream Making G Yarn Dolls CANALS AND FARM LIFE G Old Time Games G Heritage Center Farm Buildings Walking Tours G Wallpaper Fans 12:30PM and 2:30PM with Jim Ohlinger G Candle Dipping G Dutch Oven Cooking w/Valley Forge Black Pots G Textile Arts G Flax Skutching with Rick Brouse, Landis Valley G Wool Dyeing G Ben Franklin Experiment: Hands-On Boat Race Demonstrations hours: Monday-Friday: 7-6, Saturday: 10-5 722 hiesters lane, reading, pa 19605 (610) 929-0616 cafesweetstreet.com Call The Heritage Center at 610-374-8839 for more information. For directions, turn to page 6.

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Sunday, July 1: Wednesday, July 11: Tuesday-Thursday, July 17-19: Saturday, July 21: History Of The Blue Mtn. Eagle Climbing Club History Storytime: Covered Bridges Half-Day History Camp PAFBC Family Fishing Program 2PM G Heritage Center 10AM-11AM G Heritage Center 9AM-12:30PM G Heritage Center G (details page 30) 10AM- 2PM G Stonecliffe Pavilion Rita Floriani, longtime club member, presents this Join us as we learn and explore why covered bridges Fishing can be fun when you do it together (adult illustrated lecture. The hiking club was founded in were built. Story: The Great Bridge Building Contest. Thursday, July 19: and child)! Learn basic fishing skills. No fishing license 1916 and maintains 102 miles of the trail along the Register by calling: 610-374-8839 One-Day Camp Experiences: required. All equipment provided. top of Blue Mountain. Armchair hikers will meet the Grossology 101 Free G Register: 610-374-2944 or online at clubs’ early environmentalists, visit the places club Thursday, July 12: 9:30AM-1:30PM G www.fishandboat.com G Deadline: July 16 members hiked in the 20s and 30s, as well as view Concert: The Launies Bingaman Nature Center the beauty along the trail today. 6PM-8PM G Gring’s Mill Ewwww! That’s gross! Take a Sunday, July 22: Driving instrumentals, peek into what makes the slimy, Step Back In Time Sunday, July 1: emotional ballads and stinky and otherwise gross things in nature work. 11AM-5PM G Heritage Center G (details page 25) Concert: A Touch Of Blues fascinating explanations For children in grades K-3. Rain Date: July 20 6PM-8PM G Gring’s Mill to the music. Formed in Cost: $15 G Register with payment: 484-509-2667 Sunday, July 22: Take a musical journey with 1997, The Launies delight Concert: Sterling Koch your favorite blues, jazz and audiences with their Friday, July 20: And Freeway Jam standard songs. Marge Miller fascinating approach to Celtic music. Beautiful Bats Featuring PA Bat Rescue 6PM-8PM G Gring’s Mill is a KMA Nashville recording www.launies.com Refreshments available. 7:15PM G Angora Fruit Farm Sterling is known for his blues artist and songwriter and her Cost: $5 per car G No Rain Date Witness the wonder of our night time friends: the guitar prowess on both 6-string 5-member band has performed bats. PA Bat Rescue’s Stephanie Stronsick will guide guitar and lap steel guitar. throughout the Delaware Valley. Saturday, July 14: us through bat fact and fiction and what we can do Freeway Jam is a 4-piece jazz, www.margemillermusic.com Refreshments available. Sewing Circle to help these important species in our backyards. blues, funk and rock band. Cost: $5 per car G No Rain Date 10AM-12Noon G Heritage Center Free G Register by calling: 484-509-2667 or email www.sterlingkoch.com Topic: History of American flag making. [email protected] Cost: $5 per car G No Rain Date Sunday, July 8: What Have We Here! Saturday, July 14: 2PM G Heritage Center Drinking Local History Noted local naturalist Richard Bonnet will present 2PM G Beidler House Ma WHERE TO FIND FAMILY RECORDS, ARTIFACTS 13 sets of common, or more hard to find PA wildlife. Join crafters from Stonekeep Meadery, Hidden River ze AND THE HISTORY OF THE TULPEHOCKEN AREA . . . Each set of photographic images (90% photographed Brewery and Ridgewood Winery as they explain their Opens in Berks County) focuses on a different species. craft, including ancient fermented honey and water July3! Co-Sponsor: Spring Township Parks and Recreation with berries called mead, wine from early times and Preserving hardy beers made in Colonial households. Our Heritage & Sunday, July 8: Then to Ridgewood Winery for tastings. Concert: Know Return Protecting Our Must be over 21. Limited to 35. Nothing beats a day at the farm! Landmarks 6PM-8PM G Gring’s Mill Free G Register: 610-374-8839 Spring Season A Kansas tribute band Deadline: June 30 May 26-June 30 entertains with music SATURDAYS ONLY made popular by one Sunday, July 15: 10AM-5PM Tulpehocken Summer Season of the most legendary What Is A Master Watershed Steward? begins July 3 70s rock bands. 2PM G Heritage Center TUES-FRI 10AM-5PM Settlement www.knowreturnband.com Refreshments available. Learn about the Penn State Master Watershed Steward Our 50 FARM FUN things to do SAT 10AM-7PM plus America’s longest running Historical Society G Fall Season Cost: $5 per car No Rain Date program, the training to be a Master Watershed Steward Amazing Maize Maze! You’ll Are you, or your ancestors, from the Tulphehocken area? come out grinning from ear to ear. Sept. 14-Nov. 3 If so, and you have a desire to help preserve our and how volunteers are improving the health of our THURS 10AM-5PM FRI-SAT 10AM-10PM local culture and heritage, then become a member of Tuesday-Thursday, July 10-12: streams and rivers; including the Tulpehocken Creek. the Tulphehocken Settlement Historical Society. Also open holiday Art In The Park 3-Day Camp Mondays. Visit our Membership comes with benefits and the knowledge G website for details you are passing this legacy to future generations. 9:30AM-1PM Angora Fruit Farm Sunday, July 15: and special events. Nature is the inspiration to Concert: Exeter Community Band Visit our website to learn more! G learn about our world to 6PM-8PM Heritage Center $30 Bounce Back Also: Visit the Brecht Genealogical Library with over then create masterpieces This band of local volunteer members plays all styles back by popular demand 10,000 books/papers of the area, churches and family histories of art. For ages 7-11. of music, from marches to jazz to modern pieces. A UNLIMITED FARM FUN ADMISSIONS and the Livingood Museum featuring permanent and Cost: $50 G Register with song arranged by the band’s conductor, titled “Road May 26 thru Sept. 14 rotating historical displays (see website for hours). payment: 484-509-2667 Trip,” will be featured. Refreshments available. $30/person includes 1st Flashlight Maze. in Lancaster County It’s easy to purchase tickets online! or email [email protected] Cost: $5 per car G No Rain Date 116 North Front Street, Womelsdorf, 610-589-2527 866.546.1799 • CHERRYCRESTFARM.COM www.tulpehockenroots.org

Berks County Parks and Recreation 2018 Calendar of Events G Page 26 Berks County Parks and Recreation 2018 Calendar of Events G Page 27 JULY Events JULY Events Thursday, July 26: Friday, July 27: Sunday, July 29: If values aren’t shared, One-Day Camp Experiences: Creepy Crawlers Beidler Open House And History Hike Concert: Stephanie Grace 9:30AM-1:30PM G Bingaman Nature Center 6:30PM G Beidler House 6PM-8PM G Gring’s Mill they aren’t lived. Learn about the Learn about the importance of this historic area Ascending country/pop artist from Douglassville. beautiful bugs along the Schuylkill River. Wear sturdy walking shoes Her single “Loser” was one of the most added For more than 140 years, BB&T has never taken a around us and and bring water. Hiking level: easy. Limited to 30. songs in country radio its debut week and relationship for granted. We set out to earn your business G G debunk some crazy Free Register: 610-374-8839 Deadline: July 26 connects Stephanie each and every day. Our strong value system helps us myths! For children to a cause that she determine what is right and reasonable. And to remain in grades K-3. Saturday, July 28: considers vital: the Rain Date: July 27 Seeds To Sprouts: prevention of bullying. focused on doing what’s in the best interests of the clients Cost: $15 G Register with payment: 484-509-2667 Let’s Eat A Rainbow Stephanie is a gifted and communities we serve. Discover the value a values- 10AM-11:30AM singer, songwriter and driven bank can offer you. Talk to us today. BBT.com Friday, July 27: Angora Fruit Farm a charismatic live Blue Marsh Lake Paddle And Pig-Out Sample your way through the color spectrum as performer with two 4PM-6PM G Blue Marsh Lake (183 Kayak Launch) we learn about all the colors nature has to offer! Eps available and a After a paddle around the peaceful bay area of the More information on page 12. third on the way; and lake, join us for a Blue Marsh Outdoors BBQ, has opened shows for campfire and socializing. Water safety, history and Saturday, July 28: platinum artists like features of the lake will be covered before boats are Shoo Fly, Don’t Bother Me! Taylor Swift, John in the water. Bring your own kayak or reserve one The Life Of The Spotted Lantern Fly Michael Montgomery, through Blue Marsh Outdoors (610-488-5540; 1PM G Angora Fruit Farm Josh Turner and The Charlie Daniels Band. www.bluemarshoutdoors.com). Join Evan Corondi from the Berks County www.stephanie-grace.com Limited to 20 (with some paddling experience). Conservation District and Parks Environmental Refreshments available. B A N K I N G . I N S U R A N C E . I N V E S T M E N T S Education staff for a hands-on adventure to learn G Co-Sponsors: Blue Marsh Outdoors, U.S.A.C.E. Blue Marsh Cost: $5 per car No Rain Date Member FDIC. Only deposit products are FDIC insured. Lake and Spring Township Parks and Recreation more about this invasive pest and what you can © 2016, Branch Banking and Trust Company. All rights reserved. Register: 610-374-2944 G Deadline: July 16 do in your own backyard. Wear appropriate footwear.

Sunday, July 29: Indians Of The Plains: Blackfoot, Crow And Sioux 2PM G Heritage Center Slide program presents the culture and environment see our of Indians living in Montana and South Dakota. New LocationLoccationationtion Cultural items of these people will also be presented by Dave “Big Owl” McSurdy. June 2018!018! RECREATION FOR YOUTH AND Co-Sponsor: Spring Township Parks and Recreation ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES Summer Camps | Evening Recreation | Saturday Respite Sunday, July 29: Mouns Jones: Summer Artsr Connectiono nection Licensed Indian Trader All Ages. Alll Art Forms. All Created by You.You. In The Schuylkill Valley JuneJune 25 - August 17 2PM G Beidler House As his Swedish father in Multi-ArtsMulti-Arts Campsmps (Ages 3 - 10) 17th century Philadelphia, Themed, week-long, half- or full-day camps infuse visual arts,, dance, music, & theatertheater.. Mouns Jones was a licensed Indian trader, particularly in the newly settled area of the Manatawny/Monocacy Creeks. Like Conrad Weiser, Mouns spoke the native’s EarlyEarly ArArtsts (Ages 2 - 3) language and traded with them. He also contributed Favorite children’schildren’s books launchnch play and the imagination usingng visual arts, movement, to the treaties enacted during Penn’s era. Historian theatertheater,r,, & music! Larry Ward, presents newly found information about Mouns Jones, the first European to settle in the Specialty WorWorkshopsWorkkshops (Ages 3 - 15) Berks County area. There will also be discussion of Whether it’sit’s a 2-dayy workshopp where youy create youry own YYouTYouTubeoouTTubeube short or the Visit www.easterseals.com/esep the various treaties enacted during the Penn era, prior 3-week Broadwayd JJrJr.. camp - there’there’ss somethingthing for everyone!e! CONTACT EMILY: to 1767 and the start of the French and Indian War. [email protected] | 610-289-0114 x209 -XQH   3HQQ $YHQXH :HVW /DZQ 3$  ‡ ZZZLQVWLWXWHRIDUWVRUJ ‡ 

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Half-Day EVENT a B t erks County Her for History Camp itage Cente Come Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday r UN! the F July 17, 18, 19 G 9AM-12:30PM Treat your kids to an exceptional experience of interactive programs that will open up their knowledge on three different aspects of early life in Berks County. Each day includes a lesson, games, crafts and hands-on activities. For ages 6-12; class limited to 20. Cost: $45 for three days G Call 610-374-8839 to register G Deadline: July 11

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Exploring Cultures Canal Life, Games And Growing Up On A Farm Of The Past Art Of The Past Learn about farm life and some Learn about archeology digs, Learn the jobs children had on of the daily chores. Get a chance Native American cultures, games canal boats and how canals were to plow and create bees wax and cooking. Explore the built. Explore games of the past, candles. Explore the Gruber Deppen Cemetery and how to make your own jump rope and Wagon Works and learn how create your own family tree. try your hand with an art project. wagons were built.

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Thursday, August 2: Wednesday, August 8: One-Day Camp Experiences: History Storytime: Canals Shop Ridgewood for all your Boots, Buckets And Beyond 10AM-11AM G Heritage Center landscaping supplies. We have the products 9:30AM-1:30PM G Angora Fruit Farm Join us to learn about and explore canals. you need to bring your yard to life. Explore pond and stream ecosystems for plants and Story: The Cow Who Fell In The Canal. animals that are specially adapted to the aquatic environment. Be prepared to get wet. For children in Thursday, August 9: Soil G Mulch G Stone G Seed grades K-3. Rain Date: August 3 Concert: The Landsharks Pavers G Fertilizer G Hand Tools Cost: $15 G Register with payment: 484-509-2667 6PM-8PM G Gring’s Mill A night of Jimmy ',6&29(5 Friday, August 3: Buffett music will Family Movie In The Park feel like one big, 8PM or Dark G Gring’s Mill fun beach party! $5&+(5< Bring your blankets or Refreshments will chairs, snacks and enjoy a be available. 7DNHD'LVFRYHU$UFKHU\FODVVDWWKH family-friendly movie Cost: $5 per car /DQFDVWHU$UFKHU\$FDGHP\DQG No Rain Date www.landsharksband.com OHDUQWKHEDVLFVRIDUFKHU\/HWXV favorite on the BIG screen SURYLGHWKHHTXLSPHQWDQGWKH in the Park (after dark). FRDFKLQJIRUDVDIHDQG Rain Date: August 4 Friday, August 10: HQWHUWDLQLQJH[SHULHQFH Call for title: 610-374-2944 Seeds To Sprouts: Garden Gathering Open In April: Monday through Saturday 6:15PM G Café Sweet Street ZZZ/DQFDVWHU$UFKHU\$FDGHP\FRP Saturday, August 4: Meet at Café Sweet Street for the ultimate make Intro To Orienteering your own pizza party! More information on page 12. LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES 10AM G Bingaman Nature Center 175 Angstadt Lane G (610) 373-0990 Ed Scott, Delaware Valley Orienteering Saturday, August 11: A

Association, explains this navigational Sewing Circle U sport; then you can put your skills to the 10AM-12Noon G Heritage Center test on a beginner-level course around the Park. Topic: Simple sewing tips. G Wear sturdy shoes. For all ages! Free G Register: 610-374-2944 G Deadline: July 23

Saturday, August 4: Knee Deep In The Creek 10AM G Heritage Center Find out what interesting aquatic critters live in the Tulpehocken Creek. For families with children 3 years and older. Free G Register by calling: 484-509-2667 or email [email protected] EXPERIENCE A MOVIE IN IMAX NOW OFFERING RESERVED SEATING! Sunday, August 5: Labors Of Our Fingertips: Poems From Manufacturing History In Berks County 2PM G Heritage Center Author and poet Jennifer Hetrick will share poems and stories crafted from interviews with seniors who worked in long gone mills and factories.

Sunday, August 5: Historic Poole Forge 2PM G Beidler House Join Dawn Rise Ekdahl, Executive Director, to learn about the history of the Forge and the important part it played in Pennsylvania’s early iron industry.

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Sunday, August 12: Sunday, August 19: Covered Bridges Of Berks County Peach Pickin’ Basket Workshop 2PM G Heritage Center 12Noon-4PM G Heritage Center PowerPoint about past and present covered bridges in Bring bucket, flathead screwdriver, Berks County presented by local bridge expert, author scissors, 10 spring clothes pins, towel. and historian Fred Moll. Berks County once had 51 Cost: $30 G Register with payment to Vicky Heffner: covered bridges, today only five remain. 610-374-8839 G Deadline: August 12 Co-Sponsor: Spring Township Parks and Recreation Co-Sponsor: Spring Township Parks and Recreation

Friday, August 17: Friday, August 24: History Hike: Bissinger Suicide Story Full Moon Float 2PM G Heritage Center 7PM G Blue Marsh Lake (Church Road Parking Area) On August 17, 1875, Mrs. Bissinger, along with her Have you ever kayaked under the stars and watched children, jumped into lock # 49 to their deaths. The the moon rise over the lake? Paddle while looking hike will explore the history surrounding this tragic for wildlife and watch the night sky light up the event. Wear sturdy walking shoes. Hiking skill level: easy. water. Dress up your boat with glow-sticks for our color-fun contest! Bring your own kayak or reserve Friday, August 17: one through Blue Marsh Outdoors (610-488-5540; All About Bats www.bluemarshoutdoors.com). Limited to 25 (with 7PM G Heritage Center paddling experience). Rain Date: August 25 Dr. Karen Campbell, professor Co-Sponsors: Blue Marsh Outdoors, U.S.A.C.E. Blue Marsh of Biology at Albright College, Lake and Spring Township Parks and Recreation presents an illustrated lecture on bats from around Register: 610-374-2944 G Deadline: August 13 the world and a Red Bridge bats update. Co-Sponsor: Spring Township Parks and Recreation Saturday, August 25: Vinegar Painting Workshop Saturday-Sunday, August 18-19: 9:30AM-11:30AM G Heritage Center Family Camping 101 In the early to mid-1800s, craftsmen 2PM Saturday-12Noon Sunday G Angora Fruit Farm decorated their furniture with colorful Leesport Lock House Foundation, Inc. Discover the joys of sleeping under the stars! This patterns using pigments dissolved in vinegar and 27 East Wall Street • P O Box 231 intro to camping includes set-up and break-down of various tools. We will create a variety of vinegar paint Leesport, PA 19533 - 610-926-5770 campsite, building a campfire and cooking methods. patterns on practice boards and a lidded tin. Enjoy an evening hike, s’mores and more! Limited to All supplies are provided. Bring combs, feathers, paint - SPECIAL ACTIVITIES - 12. All activities and food included. Held rain or shine. brushes and sponges to create patterns. Limited to 20. MAY 12 - Saturday, 10 - 12, 1:30 - 3:30 Cost: $45 per family (up to four people) G Register Cost: $10 G Register with payment: 610-374-8839 VICTORIAN TEA, Reservations - 610-926-5770 with payment: 610-374-2944 G Deadline: August 6 Deadline: August 17 JUNE 9 - Saturday, HERITAGE DAY AND 9 - 4 pm Sunday, August 26: MAGICAL HISTORY TOUR - Tour sponsored by Harvest To Hearth The Leesport Area Historical Society, Displays 2PM G Beidler House JUNE 16 - Sunday, LEESPORT GARDEN TOUR 10 - 4 Join historian and Colonial hearth SEPTEMBER 7 & 8 - Participating in cook Courtney McKay Stevens for a - HOUSE OPEN FOR TOURS - LEESPORT AREA COMMUNITY DAYS glimpse of life in the Beidler House. SATURDAYS, 10 am to 2 pm OCTOBER 26 - Friday - FALL FLING - 6 pm APRIL 7, MAY 5, JUNE 2, AUGUST 4, OCTOBER 6 Soup & Sandwiches, Bonfire Sunday, August 26: OR BY APPOINTMENT Butterfly Walk With Karl Gardner For group tours or youth activities Call 610-926-5770 NOVEMBER 11, Sunday, - 1 PM Decorate for Christmas 2PM-3:30PM G Blue Marsh Lake NOVEMBER 17 - Saturday, 10 am TO 5 pm (Swiftwater Access Parking) - REDWARE POTTERY WORKSHOPS - HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Crafts and Baked goods Join butterfly expert, Karl Gardner for APRIL 14 - Saturday 10 am and 1 pm DECEMBER 16 - Sunday, CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS a butterfly walk along the Connector Crafts for Kids, Tree lighting, Caroling 2 - 4 pm Trail. Nets will be available to try JULY 21 - Saturday 10 am and 1 pm your catching skills. Viewing jars will DECEMBER 8 - Saturday 10 a.m. and 1 pm Classes held at Bethany E.C. Church - MEETINGS - help us see the butterflies up close. 308 Main St, Leesport Bring binoculars and your camera. Tuesday evenings , 7 pm at the Lockhouse RESERVATIONS 610-926-5770 or 610-926-4850 April 3, June 5, August 7, October 2, December 4

Berks County Parks and Recreation 2018 Calendar of Events G Page 34 Berks County Parks and Recreation 2018 Calendar of Events G Page 35 ONE-STOP SEPTEMBER Events SHOPPING FOR RIDERS OF ALL LEVELS Saturday, September 1: Saturday, September 8: Seeds To Sprouts: Harvest Salad-bration Jewels From Junk 10AM-11:30AM G Angora Fruit Farm 10AM-12Noon One last gathering in the garden beds to sample Bingaman Nature Center all your hard work. More information on page 12. Cast leaves and plant parts safely in resin to make jewelry components for Sunday, September 2: necklaces and earrings. Learn how to creatively Geocaching For Beginners combat those pesky invasive plants! No experience 2PM G Nolde Forest with jewelry making necessary! For ages 14-adult. Environmental Education Center Cost: $10 G Register by calling: 484-509-2667 Honest Sales G Quality Parts G Outstanding Service G Great Prices Learn the basics of GPS navigation and discover special geocaches hidden around the Mansion area. Saturday, September 8: Our fully trained staff is Call for details if using your own GPS, or borrow Sewing Circle committed to ensuring that one of ours. Wear sturdy footwear. Fun for all ages! 10AM-12Noon G Heritage Center everything we sell or repair G is to the full satisfaction of Register: 610-374-2944 Deadline: August 27 Topic: Pin cushions. our valued customers! Sunday, September 2: Sunday, September 9: A Walk On The Wild Side At Lake Louise History Of Quilting G Huge inventory of new and used bikes for all rider levels. 3PM G Heritage Center 2PM G Heritage Center G Brands include: Trek, Raleigh, Pivot, Niner, Gunnar, Steve Runkle and his wife present an illustrated Join us to learn about the Lynskey, CoMotion Tandems and DaHon Folding bikes. lecture chronicling two hikes in the Canadian history of quilting, how G Adult trikes, child and cargo trailers. Rockies at Lake Louise and a canoe excursion on quilts were pieced together G Large selection of bicycle clothing and accessories. Moraine Lake. The areas’ spectacular scenery, lush and what fabrics and materials were used. Quilts vegetation and wildlife of the area will be shown. and quilt squares will be on display. 1649 Ligalaw Road G East Earl G 717.445.5731

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Tuesday, September 11: Saturday, September 15: Sunday, September 16: Saturday, September 22: Nature Photography Hike History Of The American Red Cross Tulip Basket Workshop Pow-Wow: PA Dutch Folk Medicine 5:30PM G Antietam Lake Park ( Seidel Rd. Parking Lot) 2PM G Heritage Center 12Noon-4PM G Heritage Center 10AM-11AM G Heritage Center Learn tips and techniques to capture great landscape Learn the history and services of the American Red Bring a bucket, flathead Learn about Pow-Wow from “Porcupine Pat” McKinney. and waterfall shots on a lake hike to seven-step dam. Cross, and what you need to do to be “Red Cross screwdriver, scissors, 10 spring Co-Sponsor: Spring Township Parks and Recreation Limited to 12 (must be able to carry camera and hike a Ready”. Also hear about our Home Fire Campaign clothes pins and towel. moderate distance on uneven ground). “Sound the Alarm!” which installs free smoke alarms Cost: $22 G Register with payment to Monday, September 24: Register: 610-374-2944 G Rain Date: September 13 (for all home owners) and provides fire safety tip Vicky Heffner: 610-374-8839 G Deadline: September 9 History Hike information. Attendees are eligible for a free smoke alarm. Co-Sponsor: Spring Township Parks and Recreation 6:30PM G Antietam Lake Park (Seidel Rd. Parking Lot) Thursday, September 13: Hike with Park staff and volunteers. Wednesday, September 19: Wear sturdy walking shoes. Roots To Wings: Stream Sense Saturday, September 15: G Penny Rug Workshop Register: 610-374-8839 10AM-11AM Angora Fruit Farm Storywalk: Dori Hoch, 6PM G Heritage Center Encourage your child’s curiosity for their world. The Bunny Brothers Books Activities and a craft. For ages 3-5. Create a penny rug with Kay Leisey. Saturday, September 29: 10AM G Indian Campfire Stories Cost: $5 G Register: 484-509-2667 or email Cost: $10 Register with payment to Kay Leisey: Bingaman Nature Center G [email protected] 610-374-8839 G Deadline: September 17 7PM Kernsville Dam Recreation Area Blandon author Dori Hoch Co-Sponsor: Spring Township Parks and Recreation Stories with Dave “Big Owl” McSurdy. Canceled for rain. leads a storywalk to share her Co-Sponsor: Blue Mountain Wildlife Inc. Friday, September 14: newest book, The Bunny Brothers: Lost In The Woods. Friday, September 21: Starwatch In Northern Berks During the walk, children will not only hear and see Pollination: Plants Vs. Animals Sunday, September 30: 7:30PM G Kernsville Dam Recreation Area the pages from the book, but will actively participate 7PM G Heritage Center Spectacular Spiders Starwatching with members of the Berks County by reenacting the Bunny Brothers’ saga of getting lost Mike Slater presents a photographic exploration 2PM G Heritage Center Amateur Astronomical Society. Bring your telescope if in the woods and finding their way home. of the diverse relationships between pollinating Ken Lebo shares all about you have one, a flashlight and chair. Free G Register by calling: 484-509-2667 or email animals, insects and the plants they rely on. spiders found in the east. Cloud/Rain Date: September 15 [email protected] Co-Sponsor: Spring Township Parks and Recreation Co-Sponsor: Spring Township Parks and Recreation

MCuELsEBhRrAToINoG mOUR F33erd sAtNiNvIVaElRS2AR0 Y 18 Mushrooms Galore and a whole lot more! hosts its 33rd annual celebration of the Mushroom! G National Fried Mushroom Eating Contest G Soup and Wine Fest G Cooking Demonstrations 1 8 20 G Amateur Mushroom Cook-Off Festival Schedule G Growing Demonstrations September G Antique Car Show th 8th & 9th Street Fair: September 8 , 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. G Continuous Music th CELEBRATING September 9 , 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. G Children’s Entertainment years G Mushroom Run/Walk 33 Admission: $3 for ages 12 & older

Berks County Parks and Recreation 2018 Calendar of Events G Page 38 Berks County Parks and Recreation 2018 Calendar of Events G Page 39 OCTOBER Events EVENT a t What’s Happening in the Antietam Valley? Be rks County Heri 37TH ANNUAL tage Center $5 per car Heritage Festival Sunday, October 7 11AM to 4:30PM ts of Lo ities for Displays, demonstrations, Activ great food and much more: e Entire th G Movie Nights at the A-Field Carsonia Craft Beer Amusement Tree Lighting in the Park Family! Arts and crafts vendors June 24; July 15; Aug 19; Sept 9 Oct 13 Dec 1 G Antique farm equipment e Antietam Valley Community Partnership (AVCP) was founded to improve the quality of life in the Antietam Valley, which G Running of the Otto Engine in the includes the Boroughs of Mount Penn and Saint Lawrence, the Township of Lower Alsace, and the immediately surrounding Gruber Wagon Works area. One of AVCP’s main objectives is to build pride in the Antietam Valley through the development of community events. G Tours of Hiester Canal Center, Gruber As an all-volunteer non-prot organization, they have been outstanding stewards of this community’s nancial generosity. Wagon Works, Melcher’s Grist Mill and Wertz’s Red Bridge AVCP presents events such as Community Yard Sale and Flea Markets in the Park on May 19 & Sept 15, ee Movie Nights G at the A-Field, Street Fair in Stony Creek on June 30, Tree Lighting in Carsonia Park, Carsonia Cra Beer event, 5K Fun Run, Storytelling by Karen Terri Ludwig Farmers Market, special themed events, and educational eorts. G History of the Lenni Lenape Indians Visit our website at www.antietamvalley.org for an updated event calendar! with Darius Puff G www.antietamvalley.org Guitar Workshops with Butch Imhoff

Activities: On Stage: G Trick Roping G Pawnshop Bound: 11AM to 1PM (Below) with Sue Kies: Throughout the Day (Right) G Carriage and Wagon Show G Draft Horse Activities G Antique Auto O Display, 1959 C and earlier G Dr. Witzelsucht and Conlin Kershner: G Wahoo Medicine Show and Phydeaux’s 1:15PM to 1:35PM T Flying Flea Circus G Tom Vollmer and Friends featuring G Matt Dodd at Canal Center: Haley Sheeler: 2PM to 4PM (Below) 11:30AM, 1:30PM and 3:30PM G Children’s Pedal Tractor Pull: 1:30PM G Running of the Otto Engine: 12:30PM and 3PM G Red Bridge Talks with Fred Moll: 1PM and 2:30PM G Visit with Smokey Bear Call 610-374-8839 or visit: www.countyofberks.com/parks for Auto, Farm Equipment or Carriage and Wagon Show Registration and a complete schedule. G Carriage and Wagon Awards Presentation: 3PM

Berks County Parks and Recreation 2018 Calendar of Events G Page 40 Berks County Parks and Recreation 2018 Calendar of Events G Page 41 OCTOBER Events OCTOBER Events EVENT B a t erks County Saturday, October 6: Di nne r & yst ery Herita M ge Center Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day halloween Barn 1PM G BAMBA Parking Lot (List Road by Camp Lily) hike & Murder A family day sponsored by BAMBA. Bring your bike and helmet. hayride at the G Event at Free Register: 610-374-2944 or email aturday Turnkey John Pacharis (BAMBA): [email protected] S 0 Angora Fruit Farm ctober 2 O 9PM Inn 6:15PM- Sunday, October 7: Friday, October 26 G 6PM 37th Annual Heritage Festival 11AM-4:30PM G Heritage Center G (details page 41) Become a detective in this interactive dinner mystery. Each participant is assigned a role to Thursday, October 11: play in this fictional, yet historically-based Roots To Wings: Rockin’ Reptiles Experience the wonder of the night through the murder mystery. Set in the late 19th century at 10AM-11AM G Bingaman Nature Center beautiful Angora Fruit Farm orchards, meeting the Turnkey Inn (next to a train station by the Activities and a craft. For ages 3-5. nocturnal animals along the way. Guides will lead new Lebanon Valley Railroad along the Union Cost: $5 G Register: 484-509-2667 families along a pumpkin-lit path where children Canal). On a dark evening, the Turnkey’s will meet and talk with “local” animals of the night. innkeeper is found murdered. During dinner, Friday, October 12: Families can then enjoy a hayride or a treat while discover who has the motive to commit this Lantern Tours Of The Gruber Wagon Works sitting by a campfire. Hikes leave every 15 minutes. crime and clear your character’s name. 5:30PM-7:30PM G Heritage Center Costumes optional. For all ages. Lantern tour of this National Historic Landmark. Cost: $25/person (limited to 22); includes Tours leave every half hour. Groups limited to 12. Cost: $5/person G Registration with payment; four course meal and interactive mystery Cost: $5 G Register/select tour time: 610-374-8839 please call 484-509-2667 Registration with payment G Deadline: October 5 or email [email protected] Please call 610-374-2944 Saturday, October 13: Sewing Circle 10AM-12Noon G Heritage Center Topic: How to read a clothing pattern. Are you a non-profit organization in Berks County who needs an extra reliable staff person? Saturday, October 13: If you are willing to provide training, we will provide Monoprintin’ Madness! a person at no cost to you for 18 hours per week! 10AM-12Noon G Bingaman Nature Center Learn an easy printmaking technique to create one-of-a-kind art! Experiment with inks and Linking Seniors To Jobs paints to create your art, then a simple printing press makes “the magic happen.” For ages 12-adult. Attention Cost: $10 G Register with payment: 484-509-2667 Adult Workers: Sunday, October 14: Are you 55 or over and Paws On The Path unemployed? We pay you while you train in a 10AM-11AM G Antietam Lake Park (Seidel Road) local non-profit. With Parks staff lead a 1-hour hike for you and your dog training and support (must be on leash and good around other dogs). services we then assist Cost: Bring an item to donate to the ARL. you in obtaining a job! Sunday, October 14: Wise And Witty Sayings If you are a non-profit or an adult worker, call AARP Foundation Senior Community Service Employment On PA Dutch Slipware at 610-375-2576 or email to [email protected] 2PM G Heritage Center Del-Louise Moyer, German and The AARP Foundation program Folk Art specialist, presents an offers on-line assessments and skills training and can link you illustrated talk on the potters who made redware to jobs in your community and the scripts and motifs chosen for decorations. with employers who value your experience.

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Sunday, October 14: led by Parks staff; then complete a fall leaf project. An October All Hallows With Free G Register: 610-374-8839 The Spirits Along The Schuylkill Co-Sponsor: Spring Township Parks and Recreation 5:13PM G Beidler House (then to Ridgewood Winery) A tragic ghostly tale of anger and jealousy told by Saturday, October 20: Charles J. Adams III. Must be over 21. Limited to 30. Halloween Hike And Hayride Cost: $20 G Register with payment by visiting: 6:15PM-9PM G Angora Fruit Farm G (details page 42) www.ridgewoodwinery.com G Deadline: October 11 Wednesday, October 24: Thursday, October 18: History Hike Pumpkins And Pizza Party 5:30PM G Angora Fruit Farm 5PM-6:30PM G Angora Fruit Farm Join Parks staff and volunteers to learn and explore Bring a pumpkin and your carving tools. We’ll provide the history of the Park. Wear sturdy walking shoes. the pizza (please bring a drink). For all ages. Free G Register: 484-509-2667 or email Friday, October 26: [email protected] Dinner And Mystery: Murder At The Turnkey Inn 6PM G Heritage Center (Barn) G (details page 42) Saturday, October 20: Fall Leaf And Tree ID Saturday, October 27: 1PM G Heritage Center Fall Leaf Peeper Hike Learn the history and current uses of trees on a hike 10AM G Angora Fruit Farm Enjoy Antietam Lake Park’s fall foliage. Free G Register: 484-509-2667 or email – 48TH ANNUAL – [email protected] Saturday, October 27: Quilting Workshop OCTOBER 19, 20, 21, 2 018 9:30AM-12Noon G Beidler House Join the Hopewell Quilters to make quilted potholders. PA005647 G Cost: $10 G Register with payment: 610-374-8839 FIREARMS AND ACCESSORIES Deadline: October 19 G ARCHERY Sunday, October 28: G Cherokee Comb Basket Workshop FLY FISHING 12Noon-4PM G Heritage Center G Bring bucket, flathead screwdriver, CROSSBOWS 10 spring clothes pins, scissors, towel. RESIDENTIALRESIDENTIAL | COMMERCIALCOMMERCIAL Cost: $25 G Register with payment to Vicky Heffner: 610-374-8839 PACHELLA ARMS • RROOFINGOOFING • WINDOWINDOWSWS & DOORSDOORS Deadline: October 21 • SIDING • CUSCUSTOMTOM DEDECKSCKS Co-Sponsor: Spring Township Parks and Recreation • SPOUTING • BBASEMENTSASEMENTS “A Haven • ADDITIONS • AND MOREMORE...... Sunday, October 28: Monster Mash Halloween Bash For 1PM-4PM G Grings Mill (Barn) Sportsme n” Grab your Halloween costume and join us for some un-scary frightening fun! For ages 7-12. Cost: $13 G Register: 610-374-2944 G Deadline: 10/15 Sunday, October 28: Call for a FREE Estimate! The French And Indian War In PA 1749-1758 44 N. Reading Avenue, Boyertown, PA 19512 G 1 2PM G Beidler House 610-367-6126 www.pachellaarms.com 7 610-678-8004 1 Historian Lynn Otto shares about the war that started Shop Online 24/7 7 %DFKPDQV5RRÀQJFRP in Pennsylvania and continued for nine years. Wed-Fri 11am-6pm G Sat 8am-2pm G Closed Sun, Mon, Tues 6(OP6WUHHW:HUQHUVYLOOH3$ FREE Admission! Take Out Available All Weekend!

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Thursday, November 8: Roots To Wings: Nature And Art 10AM-11AM G Bingaman Nature Center Encourage your child’s curiosity for their world. Activities and a craft. For ages 3-5. Celebrating the Arts Cost: $5 G Register: 484-509-2667 or email in Berks County! [email protected] Saturday Fridays in July! November 10: dshell, City Park Ban The best handcrafted Print A Log Reading 10AM-12Noon traditional and Bingaman contemporary work: Nature Center November furniture, redware, 16, 17, 18 Investigate trees scherenschnitte - that call Pennsylvania home, then ink up eadingbluesfest.com r paper cuttings, slices of logs to make a beautiful, one-of-a-kind ter White folk art, ceramics, tree ring print. For ages 14-adult. A Pe glass, beads, gold and G Christmas Cost: $10 Register: 484-509-2667 roove silver jewelry, dried featuring Rick Braun & Euge G p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2 • 3 p.m. and 7 florals, wearable art, Miller Center for the Arts Saturday, November 10: photography and Sewing Circle 201 Washington St., Suite 523 fine artwork. G Reading, PA 19601 10AM-12Noon Heritage Center P: 610.898.1930 • F: 610.898.1932 Topic: Simple Placemats BerksArts.org • email: [email protected]

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Saturday, December 1 through Sunday, December 30 © Valerie A Hoffman Photography Thursdays through Sundays 6PM to 9PM IMES: T M PM-8:30P 6:30 d ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE Additional Activities: or as liste G Santa Claus nightly until Saturday, December 1 Mt. Laurel Brass December 23, 6PM-8:30PM. Sunday, December 2 Free Kids Holiday Movies and Crafts (1PM-4PM) G Kids Holiday Workshop Polished Brass Sundays, December 2 and 9, 1PM-4PM. Thursday, December 6 Matt Miskie Friday, December 7 Reading Choral Society G Model train display nightly. Saturday, December 8 Brass Menagerie G Ice sculpting demos Thursdays, December 13 and 20. Sunday, December 9 Free Kids Holiday Crafts/Santa’s Sing-a-long (1PM-4PM) Proud Sponsor of The Skyline Drive Corvette Club The Belle Tones G Park will be closed and “dark” Hours: Thursday, December 13 Berks Holiday Tubadors WHERE BERKS Mon.-Thurs. 7-7 on Mondays, Tuesdays and BUYS CARS! 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Saturday, December 8: Colonial Candlelight Holiday Reception 1PM-6PM G Beidler House (details this page)

Tuesday, December 11: Ice Fishing 101 6PM G Heritage Center Learn the basic skills of ice fishing with the PFBC, as well Experience a colonial era German Christmas as ice safety. Participants will featuring musicians, German holiday delicacies make and take an ice awl. and decorations of traditional fresh greens. Cost: $5 G Register with See page 6 for directions. payment: 610-374-2944 G Deadline: November 26

Thursday, December 13: Roots To Wings: Winter Wonders 10AM-11AM G Bingaman Nature Center Nature program encourages your child’s curiosity for their world. Activities and a craft. For ages 3-5. G  Cost: $5 Register: 484-509-2667 or email   [email protected]     Saturday, December 15:  Nature Crafts For Kids  10AM G Heritage Center This “drop-off” program gives children time to create handmade holiday gifts from the heart using natural materials. Craft supplies will be provided. For ages 6 and up. Cost: $5 G Register: call 484-509-2667 or email      [email protected]  
   
 

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Berks County Parks and Recreation 2018 Calendar of Events G Page 50 Berks County Parks and Recreation 2018 Calendar of Events G Page 51 PRSRT STD Berks County Parks and Recreation Department US POSTAGE PAID Berks County Heritage Center READING, PA 2201 Tulpehocken Road PERMIT NO. 392 Wyomissing, PA 19610

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