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- 🌷 Happy Spring! 📆 Event Calendar: Saturday, March 22 - Sunday, March 30
🌷 Happy Spring! 📆 Event Calendar: Saturday, March 22 - Sunday, March 30
Dr. Angela Adler
March 22, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 24 minutes
Community Events:
Saturday, March 22 - Sunday, March 30
Table of Contents
Sat. March 22: Chess for All; Dungeons & Dragons; Religion and Public Education Discussion
Mon. March 24: School Board; WR EAC; Scrabble; Great Decisions Foreign Policy
Fri. March 28: 🚨 EARLY DISMISSAL 🚨 Mother Goose on the Loose; Tween/Teen Crafternoon
Sat. March 29: Chess for All; Dungeons & Dragons; Interactive Music Class for Children; Lego Club
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Reminders
Wyomissing 50/50 Sidewalk Program
Applications are open until April 30th for Wyomissing’s 50/50 Sidewalk Replacement Program. The program is based on a cooperative agreement between homeowners and the Borough, in which the Borough will contribute half the cost, up to $1,000, for voluntary repairs made to a public sidewalk made by the homeowner.
Important reminders:
90% of sidewalk hazard violations are caused street trees owned by the Wyomissing Borough - even on recently replaced sidewalks
the same is true in West Reading - most sidewalk damage is done by borough trees
Because of this, West Reading has paused enforcement of requiring residents to repair sidewalks
In 2024, West Reading Public Works replaced 41 sidewalk squares at 10 properties for a total of $4,500, at no additional cost to residents (well under $10,000 budget)
Because of the success of this program, West Reading is continuing the sidewalk replacement program at no cost to residents
Saturday, March 22
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 multipurpose space (across from community room) When: Saturday starting at 1pm Details: Join us for a community conversation: Does religion have a role in public education? The discussion will be led by Attorney Donald Smith, Michelle Mart, PhD, and area teacher Christopher Daubert. For more information, please contact the main desk (610-374-2385), or email [email protected] |
Monday, March 24
When: Monday March 24, starts at 6pm
Agenda Highlights:
liaison reports - BCIU, BCTC, Berks EIT, WAEF, legislation, PTA
student representative report
approving comprehensive plan 2025-2028
approving audit
leasing Scottish Rite for commencement
approving 2025-26 BCTC budget of $536,973
awarding WREC playground project to Bertolet Construction ($820,642) and Hirneisen Electric ($46,065)
review of some school policies: tobacco and vaping products, use of school facilities, discipline, security, threat assessment, eligibility of non-resident students, purchases, public records
approving Supervisor of Special Education
Right to Know requests: purchase orders, contracts with Performance Fact, list of private schools where Wyomissing paid tuition for students with IEPs with the number of students attending those schools
For more details:
Where: West Reading Borough Hall
When: Monday March 24th, 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.
Where: Wyomissing Public Library When: every other Monday, 2 - 4pm Details: 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].
Where: Wyomissing Public Library When: every Monday, starting at 4:30pm Details: Register now! The 2025 Great Decisions series at the Wyomissing Public Library will begin on Monday, March 3rd, 2025. |
There is a $35 fee to participate, which covers the costs of the issue book. Two people from the same household may participate for $40.
Great Decisions is a discussion program produced by the Foreign Policy Association, an independent non-profit organization “dedicated to inspiring learning about the world.” The World Affairs Council of Greater Reading is dedicated to educating and engaging the Berks County community in global affairs.
Full descriptions of the topics for each week are available online.
For more information, or to register for the 2025 series, please email [email protected] or call 610-374-2385.
Tuesday, March 25
Where: West Reading Borough Hall
When: Tuesday March 25th, starts at 7pm
Details: West Reading Borough Council meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM at Borough Hall as well as the fourth Tuesday on an as needed basis. Council meets to review the minutes and recommendations of the several boards, committees and commissions.
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. |  Photo by Samantha Sheppard on Unsplash |
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].
Wednesday, March 26
Where: Wyomissing Borough Hall
When: Wednesday March 26th, starts at 1pm
Agenda Highlights:
spring/summer plans and completed projects
bird nest box subcommittee report - data from box management
Penn State Berks students assisting with projects i parklands
trail names for unnamed trails
Meadow Trail ADA parking and other lacking ADA parking
review grant program
ADA parking option at Highlands parking area estimated to cost $7,500 per space
number of required ADA spaces depends on number of lined parking spaces
criteria when setting priorities for Parklands parking lot ADA accessibility
Eagle Scout project opportunities - gazebo and others
review letters of interest for Commission vacancies
For more details:
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 March 26th, starts at 6pm Details: In March we will be reading Gentleman's Agreement, by Laura Z. Hobson. This novel was written in 1947, about “genteel” anti-Semitism in post-WWII New York. For more information, please call the Library at 610-374-2385, or email [email protected] |  |
Thursday, March 27
Where: Wyomissing Borough Hall
When: Thursday March 27th, starts at 1pm
Agenda Highlights:
update on The Block at Wyomissing
For more details:
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, 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. There is no charge to participate. |  |
Where: Wyomissing Public Library When: Thursday March 27th, 4:30 - 5:30pm Details: For ages 7-12 years old. Learn about famous artists and the art techniques they used. Then create your own masterpiece. |
The Artist in You will be led by Sara Miller, who grew up in Wyomissing and has spent countless hours at the Wyomissing Library throughout her life. In addition to reading, she has always loved making things! She studied studio art and art history at Dickinson College, and ultimately became an art teacher. Before having her own children, she taught visual art classes to elementary and middle school students in New York and Pennsylvania. She has always made creating a priority in her own life and is thrilled to share her love of art with the community in this way.
Registration for this event is required. Please sign up by contacting the main desk (610-374-2385), or register online.
Where: Wyomissing Public Library When: Thursdays, 6pm Details: Stretch & Flow is your gateway to balance, strength, and serenity. This session seamlessly integrates breathwork, stretching, and mindful movement to release tension, enhance flexibility, and cultivate inner calm. With a harmonious flow between seated and standing postures, each transition is designed to connect breath with movement. Suitable for all levels, Stretch & Flow offers a gentle yet empowering practice that will leave you feeling grounded, refreshed, and reconnected. |
To register: www.maddiehertzog.com; $15 per class; $65 per 5 class plan; $120 per 10 class plan
Friday, March 28
Early Dismissal
On Friday March 28th, the Jr/Sr. High School and WREC will dismiss at 12pm.
WHEC will dismiss at 12:30pm.
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.
Where: Wyomissing Public Library When: Friday, starting at 3:30pm Details: Let's get together and make things! Join us for a different craft every other Friday to relax and have fun trying something new! For ages 10+. |
Please register online.
Questions? Please contact Miss Daniella at [email protected]
Saturday, March 29
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, March 29th starting at 11am Details: An interactive music class for young children and their caregivers! We'll explore music through singing, movement, and instrument play while supporting children's development and creating an environment in which they can play, discover and learn! Please register for this event by contacting the main desk (610-374-2385), or sign up online. |
Where: Wyomissing Public Library When: Saturday, March 29th starting at 11am Details: This program is perfect for kids who love building and using their imagination. Whether you’re a LEGO master or just starting out, there’s something for everyone! |
Sunday, March 30
Where: 500 Block of Penn Avenue, West Reading When: Sundays, 10am - 12pm Details: The West Reading Farmers Market features the very best in locally grown food every other Sunday in Winter from 10am - 12pm 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.