☀️😎 Last week of summer!! 📆 Event Calendar: Saturday, August 17 - Sunday, August 25

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Dr. Angela Adler
August 16, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 29 minutes

Pool Hours

Open hours for pools in the school district are now:

Registration Reminders

Please use this form to register your child for the \A/ Youth Field Hockey Program. This program is offered for students in Grades 1-6. Practices will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings beginning on August 20th until approximately October 3rd. Some weeks, we may have optional Wednesday practices and/or games. This will be determined by field availability and \A/ Junior/Senior High game schedules.

Some practices may start later depending on the Varsity Field Hockey Schedule.

If there is interest, we will be entered in some Play Days that will be held on weekends. Information about this will be forthcoming. We will also be playing in some Wednesday Night games with local schools. Scheduling is still being worked out for these pick up games.

Players will need water, shin guards, a mouth guard, and a field hockey stick. (Some sticks will be available if needed.)

Payment will be $80. Venmo (@Sue-Wojciechowski) or send/drop off a check to Sue Wojciechowski: 4 Tewkesbury Drive, Wyomissing, PA 19610. Checks can be made payable to Wyomissing Field Hockey Booster Club.

Wyomissing Area Soccer Club registration for Little Dribblers and Intramural has been extended till August 18th, with late registration extended till August 31st.

A late fee will be charged to anyone registering between August 18th-31st.

  • Little Dribblers (birth year 2019-2021)

  • Intramural (birth year 2017-2018)

Register as soon as possible!

Saturday, August 17

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

When: Saturdays, 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

When: third Saturday, 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 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]

Movie: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (rated PG-13)

When: Saturday August 17th, starting at 8pm

Details: Join us Saturday evening under the stars for the first Movies In The Park showing of the year! We're excited to present Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, the fourth installment of the iconic Ghostbusters franchise.

The Spengler family returns to where it all started — the one-and-only, New York City firehouse — to team up with the original Ghostbusters. They've developed a top-secret research lab to take ghost-busting to the next level. But when the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second Ice Age.

Bring your chairs, blankets, and friends, and find out what happens. We'll be at Wyomissing Hills Memorial Park at 8:00 PM. Get there early to grab a great spot!

PLEASE NOTE: This movie is rated PG-13.

Don't miss this exciting start to our Movies In The Park series. See you there!

Sunday, August 18

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, August 19

Time: Monday, August 19th, starts at 12pm

Agenda Highlights:

  • construction plan on 1200-1400 blocks Dauphin Avenue

  • reviewing & decision on draft ordinance regulating feral & domestic cats

  • discussing & decision on draft ordinance amending regulations of animal excretion in public right-of-way on Wyomissing Borough property

  • discussion & decision of ownership responsibilities & possible cost sharing of Reading Area Water Authority (RAWA) infrastructure

  • discussion & decision on allowing food trucks on private property with property owner’s approval

  • PennDOT State Hill Road improvements

    • Phase 1 (Colony Drive to 222 ramp) - April 2026

      • concrete roundabouts because Wyomissing borough does not want any maintenance

      • Wyomissing borough must complete sewer & water work prior to PennDOT construction

      • Western Berks Water Authority leading moving water meter pit

    • Phase 2 (Spring Street to 222 ramp)

    • Phase 3 (State Hill/Penn Ave intersection)

  • discussion of moving borough administration & police departments

    • 3 options

    • owner of former Inn at Reading site offered borough purchase some land for new facility, contribute to EDU capacity

  • continued discussion of split rail fence replacement in parklands

  • decision on infrastructure contracts & payments

For more details:

Tuesday, August 20th

When: Tuesday August 20th, 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. The public is invited and welcome to attend.

Council meets to review the minutes and recommendations of the several boards, committees and commissions. Council addresses matters brought to its attention by the Borough Manager, as well as matters brought to its attention by the Mayor or members of Council for discussion and/or action.

Agenda not available.

Time: Tuesday, August 20th, starts at 11am

Agenda Highlights:

  • discussing & decision on expanding part-time Recreation Director role to full-time Recreation & Marketing Director role

  • performance evaluation implementation

For more details:

Time: Tuesday, August 20th, starts at 7pm

Agenda Highlights:

  • overviews of playground program

  • Pool Committee:

    • potential dive team & competition diving board

    • addressing snack bar issues

    • need new toilet paper dispensers

  • Spooky Hollow Halloween Carnival

  • Rec director report

    • starting fundraising campaign in October

    • 2025 budgeting and fees

    • Summer Concert Series turnout

    • Movies in the Park

For more details:

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].

When: Tuesdays in August at 1pm

This activity will meet four times:

  • Tuesday, August 6, 2024 | 1:00 p.m.

  • Tuesday, August 13, 2024 | 1:00 p.m.

  • Tuesday, August 20, 2024 | 1:00 p.m.

  • Tuesday, August 27, 2024 | 1:00 p.m.

Details: Kathy Roberts, Health and Wellness Director for Berks Encore, leads this class that will teach you strategies to overcome nutritional challenges, celebrate healthy food choices, and build a sense of empowerment in your overall health.

Class size is limited. To register, please call Kathy at 610-374-3195, or email her at [email protected]

When: Tuesdays, 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

Wednesday, August 21st

When: Wednesday August 21st, starts at 2pm

Agenda Highlights:

  • examine candidates for entry level position

  • rules & regulations

For more details:

Time: Wednesday August 21st, starts at 3pm

Details: The Wyomissing Refuse and Recycling Committee is responsible for making recommendations on how best to manage the extensive refuse, recycling, and yard waste program for the Borough.

The Refuse and Recycling committee convenes quarterly on the third Wednesday of the month at 3:00 pm at Borough Hall, unless otherwise noted on the meeting schedule.

Agenda not yet available.

When: Wednesdays 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.

Time: Wednesday August 21st, 6 - 7pm

Details: This month we are reading An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s, by Doris Kearns Goodwin:

  • A memoir of the Sixties and the roles that she and her husband, Richard Goodwin, played in shaping the decade

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

Thursday, August 22

Time: Thursday August 22nd, starts at 8am

Agenda Highlights:

  • Pennylvania’s Americana Region

    • introduce new President/CEO Heather Zimmerman

    • update on Tourist Improvement District, usage of funds for marketing

  • FastBridge Fiber installation update

For more details:

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.

When: Thursday August 22nd, 4:30 - 6pm

Details: Learn about famous artists and the art techniques they used. Then create your own masterpiece.

The suggested age range is 8-12 years old.

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.

Friday, August 23

Where: West Reading Playground - left of the baseball field in fair weather
(in case of rain, held at The Nest Collaborative)

When: Fridays, 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: 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, August 24

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

When: Saturdays, 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: 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 August 24th, 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.

When: Saturday August 24th, 6:30am - 9pm

Details: The Library of Congress National Book Festival is an annual literary event that brings together bestselling authors and thousands of book fans for author talks, panel discussions, book signings and other activities. This year's national book festival will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington DC.

Wyomissing Public Library is sponsoring a bus trip to this year's National Book Festival. The cost is $75/person (Association members save $10/ticket). Includes round trip transportation from Wyomissing to Washington, DC. The National Book Festival is free and open to the public; meals are not included.

Bus schedule:

  • Depart Wyomissing, PA at 6:30 a.m.

  • Arrive at the National Book Festival at approximately 9:45 a.m.

  • Spend the day at the National Book Festival (meals on your own)

  • Depart Washington, DC at 5:30 p.m.

  • Arrive in Wyomissing, PA at approximately 9:00 p.m.

The deadline to register for this trip is Saturday, July 20, 2024. No refunds.

Questions? Contact Ann Sheehan at [email protected] or call the Main Desk.

End of Summer Concert Graphic: Photo of the Wonton Soups, six fair skinned people in bright colors and patterns holding insrtruments on a dark stage

End of Summer Concert: The Wonton Soups

When: Saturday August 24th, 6 - 8pm

Details: It's always a tough realization, but it's inevitable - summer is going to end so it's time for the Wyomissing END OF SUMMER PARTY & CONCERT with The Wonton Soups. If you're like us, you never want summer to end... but if it has to - let's go out with a banger.

The Wonton Soups are the best at blending jazz, musical theater, marching bands and are entirely self taught musicians, The Wonton Soups have a truly unique sound influenced by funk, ska swing, pop and big band. Expect to hear fresh approaches to covers that land with all age groups, as well as ear catching originals!

Mark your calendars and be sure to pre-purchase your wrist bands from the pool staff:

  • $3.00 for Pool Members

  • $5.00 for Non-Members

We'll clear the pool and deck area at 5:30 and get ready to host an amazing night with The Wonton Soups!

Sunday, August 25

Back to School Chalk the Walk & Fundraiser

When: Sunday August 25th, 4 - 6pm

Details: Get excited for the new school year by seeing some friends and chalking the walk in front of the school for the first day! Chalk will be provided!

Mr. Softee will have ice cream and allergy friendly treats for sale starting at $3 (cash only). The Wyomissing PTA will have spirit wear and Wyo gear for purchase (accepts cash, Venmo & Stripe) and the Wyomissing Hills Social Committee will have Boscov's coupons for purchase (cash only). Bring your family and make the night before school extra sweet! 🍦💙

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.