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🇺🇸🎆📆 Event Calendar: Saturday, June 29 - Sunday, July 7
Dr. Angela Adler
June 28, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 23 minutes
Community Events and Reminders: Saturday, June 29 - Sunday, July 7
Note: Wyomissing Borough has cancelled all committee meetings for the week of July 4th.
Table of Contents
Registration Reminders
Little Dribblers (birth year 2019-2021) - $90
Intramural (birth year 2017-2018) - $105
Travel (birth year 2016 and earlier) - $125 + 12% late registration fee; registration closes June 30th
Register as soon as possible! Registration closes July 31st for Little Dribblers and Intramural.
Flag Cheer (K-1): $120
Flag Football (K-1): $125
Tackle Cheer (2-7): $150
Tackle Football (2-7): $200 (late registration) + $75 jersey fee (new jerseys this year!)
Registration closes July 15th. Once registered, you will receive notifications of important dates through Team Snap.
July 29: Week of first minicamp (no pads). Three practices will happen this week and will vary from level to level.
August 5: This will be a first full week of summer practice (M-F). The following week will be 4 days.
August 17: We will once again participate in the Berks Brawl day of scrimmages.
August 24: Saturday 8/24 and 8/25 will be the dates of our first weekend of games.
Saturday, June 29
Where: Wyomissing Public Library Main Reading Room
When: Saturday June 29th, 10am - 1pm
Details: Whether you already know how to play, or are new to the game, join us in the Main Reading Room! No registration is necessary; all ages are welcome.
For more information, please contact [email protected]
Where: Wyomissing Public Library multipurpose space
When: Saturday June 29th, 11am - 1pm
Details: Beginners and experts are welcome. Join us in the multipurpose space across from the Community Room. This program is recommended for teens. No registration is required.
Sunday, June 30
Where: West Reading Pool
When: Sunday June 30th, 12 - 8pm
Details: The West Reading Pool staff will have games, contests, prizes, music and more during the 4th of July weekend at the pool.
Where: 500 Block of Penn Avenue, West Reading
When: Sunday June 30th, 10am - 1pm
Details: The West Reading Farmers Market features the very best in locally grown food every Sunday from 10am - 1pm in the 500 Block of Penn Ave + on 6th Ave!
The producer-only market features locally grown fruits and vegetables sustainably raised meats, poultry and farm fresh eggs, fresh cut flowers, artisan baked goods and breads, local beer & wine, kombucha, hand-made pasta, local honey, and value-added products made with locally sourced ingredients. We are committed to supporting and promoting the rich agricultural history of Berks County!
Check out the market website www.westreadingfarmersmarket.com for more information including the updated weekly line-up of producers or to subscribe to the market newsletter.
Monday, July 1
Where: West Reading Borough Hall
When: Monday July 1st, starts at 6pm
Details: The West Reading Shade Tree Commission meets on the 1st Monday of the month at Borough Hall at 6pm. The public is invited and welcome to attend.
The various responsibilities of the Shade Tree Commission include:
Stimulate and organize tree planting and maintenance.
Develop and implement urban forest inventories, management plans and ordinances.
Lessen liability by arranging to remove hazardous trees.
Settle community disputes caused by tree removal, planting or maintenance.
Agenda - not posted at publication time - will link in the website post when it is available
Tuesday, July 2
Where: West Reading Borough Hall
When: Tuesday July 2nd, starts at 6pm
Details: The mission of the West Reading Recreation Commission is to create, as well as provide a diverse number of programs, services, and events for borough residents. These activities enrich the physical and social development of our children while maintaining a safe environment and helping to meet the recreational needs of the community.
The West Reading Recreation Commission, which meets regularly to plan events and projects is always looking for volunteers, so if you have the time come out and join us!
For more information on events, or if you'd just like to lend a helping hand, please contact the West Reading Recreation Director at Borough Hall at (610) 374-8273, ext. 243 during regular business hours, Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Please take a moment to share your thoughts on West Reading Recreation Events.
Agenda - not posted at publication time - will link in the website post when it is available
Where: Reading Regional Airport Departure Lounge
When: Tuesday July 2nd, starts at 8am
Details: The Reading Regional Airport Authority will conduct monthly meetings on the first and third Tuesday of every month. The meetings will be conducted in the Reading Airport Terminal Departure Lounge.
Agenda - not posted at publication time - will link in the website post when it is available
Where: Wyomissing Public Library Patio or Community Room (weather depending)
When: Tuesday July 2nd, 9 - 10am
Details: Put on your comfortable clothes and sneakers, and come out to our weekly Qigong practice. Weather permitting, we’ll practice in the patio. In case of inclement weather, we’ll be inside in the spacious community room.
Jay Umble will be our guide in this ancient Asian practice that teaches breathing, mindfulness and movement. There is a $5 class fee.
Registration is required. To register, please email Ann at [email protected].
Where: Wyomissing Public Library
When: Tuesday July 2nd, 4:30 - 5:30pm
Details: Come and read with a therapy dog (or just pet them)! Pick a spot in the Wyomissing Library, grab a book, and hang out with an adorable furry friend.
All ages are welcome! No registration is required.
When children read out loud to dogs, it helps them "by providing a non-judgmental listener and furry friend to read to that won’t laugh at them if they make a mistake or stumble over a word, but rather lie next to them and enjoy the story being read to them. The children learn to associate reading with being with the dog, and begin to view reading in a positive way."
For more information about library therapy dogs, see www.tdi-dog.org/OurPrograms.aspx?Page=Libraries
When: Tuesday July 2nd, 6 - 8pm
Details: Wyomissing Area Soccer Club is has free pickup games for all travel players, weekly on Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm.
*NOTE: For the week of July 4th, pickup is moved to Tuesday, July 2nd.
This is a great opportunity for players to get time to play and have fun - no drills, no coaching. Just informal friendly games supervised by travel coaches.
Open to WASC travel players previously registered for Fall 2023 or Spring 2024, and WASC travel players already registered for Fall 2024.
Adults can drop players off at 6pm and pick them up by 8pm, or can stay and watch the pickup games.
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Details: A high school girls basketball league organized by Wyomissing head coach Aaron Anders.
Wednesday, July 3
Where: Wyomissing Pool - moonlight swim is in the pool grounds, which must be vacated by 9:30pm for fireworks to be set off
When: Wednesday, July 3rd, moonlight swim: 8 - 9:30pm; fireworks: after the moonlight swim
Rain date: July 7th
Details: Bring your chairs, blankets, and patriotic spirit, and enjoy an unforgettable night under the stars!
Please note that for safety reasons, there will be some road closures and a perimeter set up around the pool area.
Moonlight Swim Pricing
$3 for pool members
$5 for resident non-members
Admission bracelets available now at the Wyomissing pool desk, or can be purchased at the door.
Where: West Reading Borough Hall
When: Wednesday July 3rd, starts at 6pm - NOTE: Recommend checking the West Reading borough calendar to make sure this meeting wasn’t cancelled.
Details: The West Reading Planning Commission is a body of citizens that serve within local government, acting as an advisory group to Borough Council on issues and policies related to planning, land use regulation, and community development. The public is invited and welcome to attend meetings, which are held on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PM at Borough Hall.
Agenda - not posted at publication time - will link in the website post when it is available
Photo by Taylor Heery on Unsplash
Where: Wyomissing Public Library
When: Wednesday July 3rd, 10:30am - 12pm
Details: Preschool storytime helps prepare your child for their preschool and kindergarten experiences in a group setting. Children will enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities while building social, language, and literacy skills. All storytimes are followed by a craft to help develop fine motor skills, as well as to reinforce the story themes.
For children age 3-5 years old. No registration is required.
Angela adds…
July 4th is my son Heath’s birthday - he finds it quite a happy coincidence!
Heath will be 10 this year, and he is excited to go to WREC for fifth grade at the end of the summer. (Fun fact: Heath and I had the same 4th grade teacher - Mrs. Gibson!)
If you see us at the Wyomissing pool moonlight swim on July 3rd, or around Wyomissing on the 4th, feel free to wish Heath a happy birthday!
🇺🇸🎆 Fourth of July! 🎆🇺🇸
Wyomissing Fourth of July Parade
Wyomissing Fourth of July Parade Route
Where: parade departs Cleveland and Wyomissing Blvd, and follows the route above, ending at the Stone House; celebrations at the Stone House and Wyomissing pool
When: Thursday July 4th, starting at 10am
Rain date: July 5th
Note: the parade assembles at Cleveland and Wyomissing Blvd at 9:15am.
Details: This year's theme is AMERICAN DREAMS.
Get ready for one of the highlights of the year—a perfect piece of Americana you won't want to miss! Join us for a day steeped in nostalgia, patriotism, community, unity, and just plain old-fashioned fun!
Floats, Antique and Classic Cars, Bands, Bikes, and more!
After the parade, the celebrations continue at the Stone House and the Wyomissing Pool. Things to look for:
support the district-champion Girls High School Basketball Team, who are marching in the parade and selling shirts as a fundraiser at the Stone House
buy some food from the Boy Scouts fundraiser food stand at the Stone House
support the Wyomissing Public Library by sponsoring a duck for the Rubber Duck Derby at the Stone House at 1pm. Ducks are $3 for one racer, and $10 for four racers. First place wins $100, second place wins $50.
The Wyomissing pool opens at 1:30pm.
Firecracker Family Fun Run
When & Where: Thursday July 4th - registration 8 - 9:15am at the Stone House; race starts at 9:30am at Cleveland & Wyomissing Blvd and runs the parade route
Details: Lace 'em up and get ready to run... it's time for the annual FIRECRACKER FAMILY FUN RUN on July 4th.
The run begins at 9:30 at the intersection of Wyomissing Blvd. & Cleveland Avenue and will follow the Parade Route - ending at the historic Stone House.
The 1.2 mile course is mostly downhill... Award Ribbons for top male and female winners in each age group / grade:
K through 4th Grade
5th and 6th Grade
7th through 9th Grade
10th through 12th Grade
... and Open Division for those over 18 years old
Pre-Registration can be done by either downloading the form, or contact Coach Tim Hetrich at 610-507-2579.
Note: You may store your gear at our registration & race number pick up table for after the race.
Entry: $10 registration. Proceeds benefit the Wyomissing Area Cross Country Booster Association.
Wyomissing Hills Pool
Where: Wyomissing Hills Pool
When: Thursday July 4th, 2 - 5pm
Details: The most popular day of the season! Games, contests, prizes and more!
Open to members and their guests only.
Friday, July 5
Wyomissing Hills Pool
Where: Wyomissing Hills Pool
When: Friday July 5th, 8 - 10pm
Details: Join us for a swim under the lights!
$4 per member, $6 per nonmember
Where: Wyomissing Public Library
When: Friday July 5th, 10:30 - 11am
Details: Mother Goose on the Loose (MGOL) incorporates nursery rhymes, music, and movement to aid in developing social, language & literacy skills, and strengthening bonds between caregiver and child. It is most beneficial when children experience the program on a weekly basis.
MGOL typically lasts 15-20 minutes and is followed by creative play with puppets, books, and blocks.
For children ages birth to 3 years old. No registration is required.
Questions? Contact our Children’s Librarian, Miss Daniella, at [email protected] or 610-374-2385.
Saturday, July 6
Where: Wyomissing Public Library Main Reading Room
When: Saturday July 6th, 10am - 1pm
Details: Whether you already know how to play, or are new to the game, join us in the Main Reading Room! No registration is necessary; all ages are welcome.
For more information, please contact [email protected]
Sunday, July 7
Where: 500 Block of Penn Avenue, West Reading
When: Sunday July 7th, 10am - 1pm
Details: The West Reading Farmers Market features the very best in locally grown food every Sunday from 10am - 1pm in the 500 Block of Penn Ave + on 6th Ave!
The producer-only market features locally grown fruits and vegetables sustainably raised meats, poultry and farm fresh eggs, fresh cut flowers, artisan baked goods and breads, local beer & wine, kombucha, hand-made pasta, local honey, and value-added products made with locally sourced ingredients. We are committed to supporting and promoting the rich agricultural history of Berks County!
Check out the market website www.westreadingfarmersmarket.com for more information including the updated weekly line-up of producers or to subscribe to the market newsletter.