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🎃👻 Happy Halloween! 📆 Event Calendar: Saturday, Oct. 26 - Sunday, Nov. 3
Dr. Angela Adler
October 25, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 27 minutes
Community Events:
Saturday, October 26 - Sunday, November 3
Image via Library at Pemberley
Table of Contents
🚨 Registration Reminders: Youth Basketball & Spartan Grapplers; Library Board Member Recruitment
Mon. Oct 28: Wyo Fire & Police;WR EAC; School Board Meeting; Scrabble
Wed. Oct. 30: Sensory Library Time; Family Storytime; Movie Night: "Dave"
Fri. Nov. 1: 🚨NO SCHOOL🚨 Adult Yoga; Mother Goose on the Loose
Registration Reminders
Online registration is open for 2024-2025 WBC Regular Season. Regular registration closes on Wed, Oct 30.
Open to students in grades 1 through 6 that live in the Wyomissing Area School District.
Players will learn skill development in shooting, ball handling, passing, movement and teamwork in a fun and positive environment.
1st and 2nd grade will practice one night a week with one game on Sunday.
3rd and 4th grade will practice 1 night a week with a game on Saturday or Sunday. At this age, coaches may offer a 2nd advanced skills practice as gym schedules allow.
5th and 6th grade typically practice 2 nights a week. Games will vary depending on rec and travel league schedules.
Final practice and games schedules are determined after registration is complete and numbers are finalized.
$110 per athlete
for households with 2 or more athletes, $10 discount per additional athlete
Fee includes a clinic provided by the Varsity programs, jersey, basketball for grades 1-4, game warm up shirt for grade 5-6.
Parents, please consider volunteering your time to help as a coach, assistant coach or other WBC role. Please indicate your choice when you register. Current school clearances are required for parent volunteers.
If you have any additional questions or trouble with registration please email [email protected]
Register online for WBC 2024-2025.
2024-2025 Spartan Grapplers Registration Open - Please complete the online form. Deadline: October 29th (must pay at open room session)
The Wyomissing Spartan Grapplers Mat Club is an elementary school level developmental program open to boys and girls in grades 1 through 6 in the district.
The sport of wrestling affords a unique combination of individual and team development and teaches valuable life lessons such as self-assurance, confidence, mutual respect and determination.
The goal of the Wyomissing Spartan Grapplers Mat Club is to learn the basics of wrestling while developing a love for the sport so that your son or daughter continues to wrestle into Junior High, High School and beyond!
Please complete the online form.
Pay by cash or check IN PERSON during one of the open room options - 10/15, 10/22 and 10/29 from 6-7pm in the JSHS wrestling room.
Cost: $75 per child
$60 for any additional child per household
Checks Payable to: Spartan Grappler Mat Club
Practices: Monday & Wednesday 6-7pm @ WYO Wrestling Room
Season runs: Nov 4 -Feb
Please complete the online form to register for Spartan Grapplers Mat Cub.
Wyomissing Public Library - recruiting Board Members
The Wyomissing Public Library Board of Trustees will have several Board positions available beginning in January 2025. This is a great opportunity to support your community library!
Applicants should be over 18 years old, a resident of the Wyomissing Borough, contribute $100 or more to the Library Association, and be able to attend Board meetings on the 3rd Monday of each month.
Interested persons should submit a resume and letter of intent on or before 10/26/24 to our Library Director at [email protected]. Please include your professional background and experience in civic/volunteer organizations. Qualified candidates will be interviewed.
Saturday, October 26
Spartan Sports
10am: ⚽️ DISTRICT III QUARTERFINALS Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Berks Catholic Home @ Flannery Field
12pm: ⚽️ DISTRICT III QUARTERFINALS Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Susquenita Home @ Flannery Field
12:15pm: 🏞️ DISTRICT III CHAMPIONSHIPS Varsity Cross Country Away @ Big Spring High School
1:30pm: 📣🏈 Varsity Football vs. Lampeter-Strasburg Home @ Wolfrum Field
Where: B2 Cafe When: Sunday October 26th, starts at 8am Details: Meet up in the parking lot in front of the B2 Cafe for a public art bike 🚴🏾 tour through the city of Reading led by our resident artist, Mike Miller. |
We did a test run and were amazed how much local artwork there is to discover. The ride will be 5+ miles with multiple stops, but still plenty of riding. Depending on the group, we will decide how much territory we want to cover.
Plan on 90 minutes or so. When we arrive back in West Reading, anyone interested in brunch or coffee at B2 can certainly vibe afterwards! Helmets recommended as always.
(*rain date if needed is Sunday, 10/27/24.)
When: Sunday October 26th, 10am - 12pm Details: Come join the Halloween fun at our Trick or Treat event! All are welcome to wear their costume and collect treats at our decorated tables. This is a community event. |  Atonement Trick or Treat |
Where: Wyomissing Public Library Main Reading Room When: Saturdays, 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 (across from community room) When: Saturday starting at 11am 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.
Where: Wyomissing Public Library When: Saturday October 26th, 1 - 4pm Details: In partnership with Giant Food Stores, the Wyomissing Public Library will offer FREE flu and COVID vaccines to the public. |
The vaccines will be administered by the Giant Pharmacy Mobile Immunization Team, a fully licensed and insured team of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians. There is no charge for the service.
In addition to the flu and COVID vaccines, people may also request vaccines for shingles or pneumonia.
Vaccines will be available for those who are three years of age and older; it is recommended that children receive their flu shots from their pediatricians.
There is no fee for the service, but those who plan to use it must bring their insurance card with them and fill out the informed consent form which will be available at the library on Oct. 26th.
For more information contact [email protected] or call the library at 610-374-2385. Registration is requested.
Sunday, October 27
Where: 500 Block of Penn Avenue, West Reading When: Sundays, 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, October 28
Where: Wyomissing Borough Hall
When: Monday October 28th, starts at 1pm
Agenda Highlights:
Ladder 79 returned to service week of October 13th
new Engine 79 still under change orders
emergency information and record management systems
update on Deputy Fire Chief position and timeline
police vehicles & hiring discussions in 2025 budget process
fire department learning partnership with Columbia Southern University
reports from Western Berks Ambulance & West Side Emergency Management
For more details:
Where: West Reading Borough Hall
When: Tuesday October 28th, starts at 6pm
Details: The West Reading Environmental Advisory Council serves as an advisory group to Borough Council on the protection and conservation of natural resources. The public is invited and welcome to attend meetings, which are held on the 4th Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m.
Agenda not available.
When: Monday October 28th, starts at 6pm
Details: The Board of School Directors of Wyomissing Area School District performs three fundamental functions: planning, setting policy, and evaluating results. These functions are performed on behalf of the residents of the District and in fulfillment of the duties delegated to the board by the Pennsylvania General Assembly.
The board serves as a local legislative body for the school district within the framework of state law and can only act at public meetings.
Agenda not available.
Where: Wyomissing Public Library
When: every other Monday, 2 - 4pm
Details: A new event! If you like Scrabble, come join us at Wyomissing Public Library from 2-4 PM! Boards and tiles will be provided.
For more information, please contact the main desk (610-374-2385), or email [email protected].
Tuesday, October 29
Youth Sports
🤼♂️ 6pm: Spartan Grapplers Open Room @ JSHS Wrestling Room
Where: Wyomissing Borough Hall
When: Tuesday October 29th, starts at 8am
Agenda Highlights:
2025 budget discussion
review 2024 year end projection & fund balances
review major assumptions on rates
review GLG 2025 potential project
NOTE: no further context/information provided in agenda
review capital item requests from committee levels
review & vote on ordering two police department patrol vehicles for $125,000 in the 2025 budget year
authorize business manager to make necessary changes to draft budget
For more details:
Photo by Samantha Sheppard on Unsplash
Where: Wyomissing Public Library Patio or Community Room (weather depending)
When: Tuesdays 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 Patio or Community Room (weather depending) When: Tuesday October 29th, 4:30 - 5:30pm Details: Join us as Leah Leisawitz, a 4th generation descendant of Holocaust survivors shares her great-grandparents' stories survival. |  Esther & Sidney Bratt |
Esther and Sid Bratt lived in Reading for over 65 years.
Questions? Please contact Miss Daniella at [email protected]
Wednesday, October 30
Where: Wyomissing Public Library When: Wednesdays, 9 - 10am Details: Sensory Friendly Library Time is for encouraging engagement with others and finding a sense of belonging. |
Please be mindful of others. Encourage inside voices, walking feet, and having fun!
Please remain close to your child to support them during play. Feel free to reach out to Miss Amy or Miss Daniella for any questions or support.
Where: Wyomissing Public Library When: Wednesdays 10:30 - 11:30am Details: 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 and up. No registration is required. |  Photo by Taylor Heery on Unsplash |
Where: Wyomissing Public Library When: Wednesday October 23rd, 6 - 7pm Details: Join us for a presentation of the 1993 comedy "Dave", starring Kevin Kline & Sigourney Weaver. An uncanny Presidential look-alike is recruited as a stand-in for the President of the United States. Rated PG-13; running time 1 hr 50 min. |  “Dave” |
Questions? Is there a particular film you’d like us to show? Email [email protected] and we’ll do our best to schedule it!
Thursday, October 31
Grades K-12 will be dismissed early on Thursday October 31st.
Grades K-4 dismiss at 12:30pm.
Grades 5-12 dismiss at 12pm.
Happy Halloween!
Trick or treat Thursday, October 31st in Wyomissing and West Reading.
Where: Wyomissing Public Library When: Thursdays, 10:30 - 11:15am Details: For children of all abilities, ages 3 and up. Join us for floor and table play activities. No registration is necessary. |
Where: Wyomissing Public Library When: Thursdays until November 21st, 12:30 - 1:30pm Details: Join us for a gentle chair yoga series designed for all levels to enhance well-being. The program will be led by Linda Zogas. |  |
This event will meet weekly from Thursday, October 3, 2024 to Thursday, November 21, 2024. The cost is $15/week.
Where: Wyomissing Public Library When: first, third, fifth Thursday, 4:30 - 5:30pm Details: This program is geared for anyone who wants to play chess. All ages and skill levels are welcome, especially new players. |
We will have someone from the Million Youth Chess Club organization here to teach!
Youth Chess Club meets on the first, third, and fifth Thursday afternoons of the month from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
For more information, please contact [email protected]
Friday, November 1
Wyomissing Area School District school and offices are closed on Friday November 1st for staff in-service.
Spartan Sports
Where: Wyomissing Public Library community room When: Fridays, 9 - 10am Details: Join us for some Vinyasa style yoga led by yoga instructor Amy Sharkey. Each class is one hour long. All levels of experience are welcome. This program will be held in the library's community room. |
Fall Session costs $120 for 10 weeks. Drop-ins are welcome. The cost is $15/class.
Space is limited; registration is recommended.
To register, please contact Amy Sharkey at 610-334-4528 or [email protected]
Where: Wyomissing Public Library When: Fridays, 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, November 2
Spartan Sports
Where: Wyomissing Public Library Main Reading Room When: Saturdays, 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 (across from community room) When: Saturday starting at 11am 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, November 3
Where: 500 Block of Penn Avenue, West Reading When: Sundays, 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.