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🌙🍿🩱 Summer Quest, Moonlight Swim, Ghostbusters in the Park 📆 Event Calendar: Saturday, August 10 - Sunday, August 18

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Dr. Angela Adler
August 10, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 25 minutes

Community Events:

Saturday, August 10 - Sunday, August 18

Table of Contents

West Reading & Wyomissing Hills Pool Hours

As of Monday, August 5th, the hours for West Reading Pool and Wyomissing Hills Pool have changed for the rest of the summer. Open hours are now:

  • West Reading Pool: 12 - 6pm

  • Wyomissing Hills Pool: 12 - 7pm

Wyomissing Pool hours remain 12 - 8pm.

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 10

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: Saturday August 10th, 10am - 1pm

Details: The Library is once again teaming up with the Wyomissing Police and Fire Departments for an unforgettable block party event! What's happening? Yard sale, Touch a Truck, bouncy house, yard games, music, food and MORE! No registration is required.

For more information, please contact [email protected]

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]

Sunday, August 11

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 12

Where: Community Board Room in the district offices, ground floor of Wyomissing Jr/Sr High School

Time: Monday August 12th, starts at 4:45pm

Agenda Highlights:

  • approval of construction change orders, contracts

    • includes $150k+ improvements to Flannery Field

  • staffing status and compensation changes

  • WAEA updates

For more details:

Time: Monday August 12th, starts at 6pm

Agenda Highlights:

  • commercial properties update

    • 428 Penn - Los Arrieros Restaurant now open

    • 430 Penn - available (former salon)

    • 433 Penn - Schweitzer’s Service Center sale to borough is complete - discussing next steps

    • 10 S Fifth Ave - available

  • Wyomissing economic development report

  • Strategic planning update

  • Railroad bridge repainting/lighting update

For more details:

Tuesday, August 13th

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: every other Tuesday, 4:30-6:30pm

Details: Do you like Anime? Join us for a discussion of the genre! Watch anime, make new friends, and much more! For ages 18-35 years old. This program is presented by Neil Rush.

Registration is requested. To sign up, email [email protected], or call the Library at 610-374-2385.

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

Time: Tuesday, August 13th, starts at 7pm

Agenda Highlights:

  • recap of committee & commission meetings in past month

  • approval of purchase of a new street sweeper

    • current street sweeper, purchased in 2017, has engine that has since been discontinued - required much maintenance this year

  • approval of stop signs at Hill Avenue and George Avenue, and amending parking on Hill Avenue

  • motion to authorize the maturing PLGIT to remain a PLGIT class account

For more details:

Theme: Olympics

When: Tuesday, August 13th, 7 - 10pm

Details: Due to the weather last week, we had to hit the pause button on our Olympic-themed Moonlight Swim. But fear not, we've rescheduled the event for Tuesday, August 13th!

We'll clear the pool and deck area at 6:30 PM, then let you dive back in from 7:00 to 10:00 PM for an evening of fun, games, laughter, and maybe a few gold medals!

Remember to pre-purchase your bracelets from the pool staff:

  • $3.00 for pool members

  • $5.00 for non-members

Get ready for a night of swimming under the stars, and let's make a splash!

Wednesday, August 14th

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.

When: Wednesday August 14th, starts at 6pm

Details: The West Reading Traffic & Infrastructure Committee meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at Borough Hall at 6:00 p.m.

The Traffic and Infrastructure Committee reviews and makes recommendations to Council on matters such as traffic safety, flow, control and parking, curbing, sidewalk, storm sewer drainage, sanitary sewer, water, and street lighting.

Agenda not available.

Thursday, August 15

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 August 15th, starts at 6pm

Details: The West Reading Finance Committee meets on the Thursday prior to the regular Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m. at Borough Hall.

The Finance Committee is an advisory body appointed to provide transparency and suggestions to the Borough Council relating to financial matters.

Agenda not available.

Friday, August 16

Where: Wyomissing Public Library community room

When: Fridays, 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: 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 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.