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🍿Movie in the Park 🏷️🍁WR Fall Fest & Yard Sale 📆 Event Calendar: Saturday, Sept. 14 - Sunday, Sept. 22

Author

Dr. Angela Adler
September 13, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 41 minutes

Community Events:

Saturday, September 14 - Sunday, September 22

Table of Contents

Wyomissing Pool Survey

If you are a Wyomissing resident/pool member and haven’t done so already, fill out the Wyomissing pool survey.

Doc around the Block Tutor & Test Prep

Saturday, September 14

Spartan Sports

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]

When: Saturday September 14th, 10:30 - 11:30am

Details: For children ages 4-7. Learn about mindfulness through fun and interactive activities designed to teach children about emotions and using their breath. Be Present uses stories, games, and arts and crafts to introduce young children to mindfulness. September's workshop theme is Fall. Children will be engaged in activities related to falling leaves, color, and trees.

Be Present's mindfulness educator, Tania Hollos, is a Wyomissing graduate with over 25 years of experience as an educator and has specialized in social and emotional learning for students in grades pre-K to 12th grade throughout her career. Tania has a Master's degree in Education and currently works in schools delivering mental health programs and services to middle and high school students.

Registration is required. Space is limited. To sign up, call the Main Desk (610-374-2385), or register online.

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.

When: Saturday September 14th, 12 - 1pm

Details: Let's build something together! With sensory support from Amy Sharkey.

  • Ages 6-10 | 12:00 - 12:30 p.m.

  • Ages 10+ | 12:30 - 1:00 p.m.

Wonka Movie Poster

“Wonka”

When: Saturday September 14th, starts at 7:30pm

Details: "Come with me, and you'll be in a world of pure imagination..."

On Saturday, September 14th, grab your golden ticket and join us for a magical evening as we dive into the whimsical world of Willy Wonka with a special showing of "Wonka". Ever wonder how Willy became Wonka? Well, you’re about to find out! Spoiler alert: there’s chocolate involved.

Thanks to our wonderful friends at the Wyomissing Hills Social Committee, we’ll be treating everyone to free popcorn—because nothing goes better with a movie than popcorn, right?

The movie will start at 7:30 PM, so bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and maybe a Wonka Bar (or two) to enjoy this deliciously fun evening at Wyomissing Hills Memorial Park and Playground. And remember, in the wise words of Willy himself, “A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men!”

So, don’t miss out—mark your calendars, tell your friends, and join us for a night that promises to be as sweet as a river of chocolate. See you there!

Rated PG

Sunday, September 15

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, September 9

Spartan Sports

When: Monday September 16th, starts at 12pm

Agenda Highlights:

  • Discuss whether to consider the 50/50 Sidewalk Program cost-sharing initiative in 2025

    • 50/50 Sidewalk Program allows property owners to split costs of sidewalk repair/replacement with the Wyomissing Borough

  • 2026 curb replacement on 1200, 1300, 1400 blocks of Dauphin Avenue

  • updates on renovating borough hall and/or relocating borough & police department operations

  • 4th & Oley Pump Station project designs on hold, pending redesign

    • will then submit to Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection for Water Quality Construction Permits - anticipated 9-12 months to receive permits

  • Western Berks Water Authority updates

    • Reading Area Water Authority pipe ownership responsibilities discussion

  • Updates on 2026 PennDOT State Hill Road improvements

For More Details:

When: Monday September 16th, starts at 3pm

Agenda Highlights:

  • consider re-affirming Zoning Hearing Board decision from 2005 allowing two apartment units in the building at 130 Flower Lane

For More Details:

Where: Wyomissing Public Library Community Room

When: Monday September 16th, starts at 7pm

Details: The Wyomissing Public Library Board of Trustees meets the third Monday of every month, September through June, at 7:00 p.m. The meetings are open to the public.

  • strategic plan

  • investment policy statement draft

Tuesday, September 17

Spartan Sports

When: Tuesday September 10th, 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. 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. The public is invited and welcome to attend.

Agenda not available.

When: Tuesday September 17th, starts at 11am

Agenda Highlights:

  • Police department personnel review templates

  • updates on Fire Department Technician Position requirements

    • removing Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) Instructor credential requirement

    • removing professional certification as Aerial and Pumper Driver Operator requirement

For More Details:

When: Tuesday September 17th, starts at 7pm

Agenda Highlights:

  • pool overview

  • Spooky Hollow Halloween Carnival

  • Lighting of the Greens

  • low turnout at Little Mermaid movie in the park - rescheduled on Sunday after Saturday cancellation

  • beginning 2025 Recreation Department Fundraising in October

  • consider approving 2025 Recreation Fee Schedule

  • findings from summer programming surveys and pool survey

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].

Where: Wyomissing Public Library Community Room

When: Tuesday September 17th, starting at 1pm

Details: Join us in the Community Room for a live, virtual author event featuring beloved, bestselling author Kwame Alexander reading from his brand-new novel in verse, Black Star - the second in the Door of No Return series. Kwame will welcome a surprise guest or two to the program, and host a live Q&A using the chat.

No registration is required. Questions? Contact Miss Daniella 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, call the Library at 610-374-2385.

Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts logo

Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts

When: Tuesday September 17, starting at 5:30pm

Details: Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts (PMC) and Wyomissing Public Library are partnering to offer a series of workshops about the PA court system. This series is free and open to the public.

Future topics for this event will include:

  • Tue, 9/17: Criminal Court

  • Tue, 10/15: Veterans Court

Please register for this event by contacting the main desk (610-374-2385), or register online.

Wednesday, September 18

Spartan Sports

Where: Wyomissing Area School District Offices community board room

When: Wednesday September 18th, starts at 5:30pm

Details: The Wyomissing School Board is holding a Finance & Facilities Workshop on Wednesday September 18th at 5:30pm.

Agenda not available.

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.

The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters

“The Berry Pickers” by Amanda Peters

When: Wednesday September 18th, 6 - 7pm

Details: This month we are reading The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters:

"A four-year-old Mi’kmaq girl goes missing from the blueberry fields of Maine, sparking a tragic mystery that haunts the survivors, unravels a community, and remains unsolved for nearly fifty years." (Goodreads)

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

Thursday, September 19

Spartan Sports

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: 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]

When: Thursday September 19th, starting at 6pm

Details: For youth age 8-17 years old. Join us for an interactive workshop on building resiliency with mindfulness educator Tania Hollos from Be Present. This workshop is designed to engage youth about mindfulness and how it can be used as a tool to keep moving forward through life. Each workshop includes fun and interactive activities and mindfulness exercises to engage the tween or teen mind. This month's workshop focuses on finding your strengths.

Be Present's mindfulness educator, Tania Hollos, is a Wyomissing graduate with over 25 years of experience as an educator and has specialized in social and emotional learning for students in grades pre-K to 12th grade throughout her career. Tania has a Master's degree in Education and currently works in schools delivering mental health programs and services to middle and high school students.

Registration is required. Space is limited. To sign up, please call the Main Desk (610-374-2385), or register online.

Wyomissing Area Jr/Sr High School

Wyomissing Area Jr/Sr High School

Where: Wyomissing Area Jr/Sr High School Auditorium

When: Thursday September 18th, 6:30 - 7:30pm

Details: Visit West Reading Elementary Center’s Open House to meet your students’ teachers and learn about the school!

Friday, September 20

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: 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, September 21

Spartan Sports

Where: West Reading

When: Saturday September 21st, 7am - 12pm

Details: Come one, come all, come ready to shop at individually hosted yard sales.

Rain or Shine

*A garage sale permit is not required during community events. However, signs for the event may only be posted on your property and may not be posted on trees, telephone poles or within the planting strip area.

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]

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 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.

Fall Fest Graphic

Fall Fest

Where: Penn Avenue, West Reading

When: Saturday September 21st, 11am - 7pm

Details: Celebrating its 18th year and coming just a few days before the official first day of Fall is West Reading’s Fall Fest on Saturday September 21, 2024 from 11 am -7pm. This event is free + open to the public.

Spanning the 400-700 blocks of Penn Avenue, the streets are closed so festival goers can indulge in 200 craft and retail vendors, including a wide array of food and beverage choices, including beer, wine and spirits + music on three stages featuring performances by:

  • Bradley Stewart and the Thornbirds

  • Punkadelic

  • Perfect Strangers

  • Moderate Rock

  • Stephanie Grace

  • Vehicle (Duo)

  • Dave Mell Blues Band

  • Jake Joyce Band

  • Green Being

  • Lost Dad

  • Chiseled Lilies

  • Kick Out Before 3

  • Mo7s (acoustic duo)

  • Heads in Motion

  • Phoenix 96

  • Dance Your Dreams

Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors Customers Bank, Reading Hospital - Tower Health, The American Diner and Bachman's Roofing, Solar & Remodeling!

Be sure to follow this event on our Visit West Reading Facebook page for all the latest updates + music schedule of set times!

More information for the event/vendor/volunteer applications.

Sunday, September 22

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.