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🏈📣 Last chance for Cheer & Football Registration! Event Calendar: Saturday, July 13 - Sunday, July 21

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Dr. Angela Adler
July 12, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 24 minutes

Registration Reminders

  • 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.

  • 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.

Saturday, July 13

Where: West Reading Playground, rain or shine - grass near the playground, or under the pavilion

When: Saturday July 13th, 9 - 10am

Details: Combine the joys of yoga with the joys of nature as you root down and rise up with the trees, trail your fingers through the grass, and cloud gaze on your back. Join yoga teachers Lisa Frank and Maddie Hertzog for an all-levels, outdoor yoga class. Meet in the grass near the playground at the West Reading park with your mat and water.

Rain or shine! If it rains, we meet under the pavilion.

Suggested donation to The Nest Collaborative: $10

Where: Wyomissing Public Library Main Reading Room

When: Saturday July 13th, 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]

When: Saturday July 13th, 10am - 12pm

Details: Trade cards and have fun! Enjoy time to trade, play & make friends while enjoying this popular hobby.

For all ages. No registration is required.

Where: Wyomissing Public Library multipurpose space (across from community room)

When: Saturday July 13th, 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, July 14

Where: 500 Block of Penn Avenue, West Reading

When: Sunday July 14th, 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 15

Time: Monday July 15th, starts at 12pm

Agenda Highlights:

  • 1200, 1300, 1400 blocks of Dauphin Avenue road work & curb replacement - see our previous coverage

  • PennDot State Hill Road work between Colony Drive and Spring Street, and required prep work by the borough

  • 50/50 Sidewalk Project bid results

  • Wyomissing Borough Hall & Police Department expansion feasibilit study - options include partial or total demolition of exisiting Wyomissing Borough Hall, and/or purchase and renovation of other building locations (details included in the meeting documents)

  • Commonwealth Charter Academy snow melt sidewalks

  • Wyomissing Blvd. median island paving in front of Atonement - potential decoration by Girl Scouts

  • Split Rail Fence Replacement in the parklands

Angela adds…

The last item, the split rail fence which is being removed from the parklands, has been a point of discussion in multiple meetings over the past few months.

The split rail fence lines part of Old Wyomissing Road, terminating at Ruth’s Bridge. The fence is purely aesthetic and does not serve a structural purpose. The fence is being removed due to decay.

Proponents for replacing the fence cite the fence’s visual appeal in the parklands.

Arguments against replacing the fence include the cost of reinstallation and maintenance. Wyomissing Borough parkland consultants Floura Teeter recommend against replacing the fence as it is in the flood plain of the creek.

This conversation will be resumed at the Wyomissing Infrastructure Committee Meeting on Monday.

For more details on the July 15th Wyomissing Infrastructure Committee meeting:

Tuesday, July 16

Where: Wyomissing Public Library Patio or Community Room (weather depending)

When: Tuesday July 16th, 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].

When: Tuesday July 16th starting at 11am

Agenda Highlights:

  • update on First Responders Wellness Program

  • executive session for personnel matters

For more details on the July 16th Wyomissing Personnel Committee Meeting:

When: Tuesday July 16th, 5:30-6:30pm

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 16th starting at 6pm

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. The public is invited and welcome to attend.

Agenda not yet available.

When: Tuesday July 16th starting at 6pm

Agenda Highlights:

Angela adds…

Adam Berkeley, who is up for consideration as a voting member of the Wyomissing Recreation Board, is my partner - we moved back to Cleveland Avenue, to the block I grew up on, in December of last year. Adam’s letter of interest is included in the meeting documents.

For more details on the July 16th Wyomissing Recreation Board Meeting:

Wednesday, July 17

When: Wednesday July 17th, 10:30am - 12pm

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.

When: Wednesday July 17th starting at 3pm

Agenda Highlights:

  • Reviewing proposed ordinance to establish a Wyomissing Environmental Advisory Council (EAC)

  • Potential composting program

  • Glass in trash or recycling

For more details on the July 17th Wyomissing Refuse & Recycling Meeting:

Time: Wednesday July 17th, 6 - 7pm

Details: This month we are reading The Measure, by Nikki Erlick:

"A thought-provoking tale exploring how people's lives intertwine after receiving boxes revealing their lifespans' lengths." (Amazon)

For more information, please call the Library at 610-374-2385, or email [email protected]

Thursday, July 18

When: Thursday July 18th, 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.

When: Thursday July 18th, 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]

When: Thursday July 18th, 7 - 8:30pm

Details: Continuing a beloved tradition that dates back as far as most residents can remember, we invite you to experience the joy and creativity of the Children's Lantern Parade. Watch in awe as children come together to craft their own beautiful lantern masterpieces and parade around the pond, filling the night with smiles, community spirit, and glowing lights.

The evening's festivities will be accompanied by the historic Ringgold Band, one of America's first community bands. Since its formation in 1852, the Ringgold Band has delighted audiences with its diverse concert programs, including familiar classics, challenging new works, symphonic overtures, show tunes, marches, and more.

Don't miss this enchanting night filled with music, creativity, and community! Bring your chairs, blankets, family and friends, and be part of an unforgettable celebration!

Rain Date: July 19

Friday, July 19

Where: Wyomissing Public Library community room

When: Friday July 19th, 9 - 10am

Details: Summer Session: June 14 to August 16, 2024 - Friday mornings @ 9:00 a.m.

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.

Summer Session costs $108 for 9 weeks (no class on July 5). 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: West Reading Playground - left of the baseball field in fair weather
(in case of rain, held at The Nest Collaborative)

When: Friday July 19th, 9:30 - 10:30am

Details: Heal & restore your energy in the natural world with Lisa Frank.

No registration - just come!

By donation

Contact: text 610-823-2401 with questions

When: Friday July 19th, 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.

When: Friday July 19th starting at 12pm

Details: The Civil Service Commission's function is to prescribe, amend and enforce rules and regulations for the examination for positions in the Police and Fire Departments.

The Commission convenes as necessary at Borough Hall.

Agenda not yet available.

Sprinkler Day! (Rescheduled)

When: Friday July 19th, 2 - 4pm

Details: Cool off on the Library lawn with our sprinklers, fountains, slip-n-slides, and other cool water features. Don't forget to bring a towel! No registration required.

For more information, please email [email protected] or call the main desk (610-374-2385).

Saturday, July 20

Where: West Reading Playground, rain or shine - grass near the playground, or under the pavilion

When: Saturday July 20th, 9 - 10am

Details: Combine the joys of yoga with the joys of nature as you root down and rise up with the trees, trail your fingers through the grass, and cloud gaze on your back. Join yoga teachers Lisa Frank and Maddie Hertzog for an all-levels, outdoor yoga class. Meet in the grass near the playground at the West Reading park with your mat and water.

Rain or shine! If it rains, we meet under the pavilion.

Suggested donation to The Nest Collaborative: $10

Where: Wyomissing Public Library Main Reading Room

When: Saturday July 13th, 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 21

Where: 500 Block of Penn Avenue, West Reading

When: Sunday July 21st, 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.