The Literacy Council of Reading-Berks hosts RFinance’s “You and Your Money” personal finance workshop series. Workshops will be held every Tuesday in October from 7 to 8 p.m. at City Hall, 35 S. Dwight St., West Lawn.
These workshops are free and open to the public. They cover topics such as budgeting, debt and investing.
Entry is free, but registration is required www.eventbrite.com/e/you-your-money-tickets-407050768807.
Career fair
A Returning Citizens Career Fair at the DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, hosted by Berks Connections/Pretrial Services, is scheduled for Monday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The career fair is open to anyone who is on probation, parole or has previously been involved in the criminal justice or domestic relations systems. More than 40 area employers will be in attendance to offer second-chance job opportunities.
We are delighted to host RFinance’s ‘You and Your Money’ personal finance workshop series. These workshops are free and open to the public. Workshops are taught by licensed financial advisors and cover important personal finance topics such as budgeting, debt and investing. Attendees leave with tools to take control and be more confident with money.
Theology with a twist
Theology with a Twist returns on Tuesday and will take place the first Tuesday of each month upstairs at Kutztown Tavern, 272 W. Main St., at 7 p.m. The event is free. Food and drinks can be purchased from the restaurant prior to the start of the event.
Tuesday’s speaker is Dr. Greg Carey, professor at Lancaster Theological Seminary, who discusses his views on the dangers of Christian nationalism.
Supreme Court talk
On Tuesday, October 4 at 6:00 p.m., the Wyomissing Public Library will offer a free public program, “SCOTUS & You,” Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.
Attorney F. Donald Smith will discuss the 2021-22 US Supreme Court decisions and how these decisions affect our daily lives. Smith will talk about the evolution of the track and how it works.
Registration is required; email ann@wyopublib.org, call the library at 610-374-2385 or visit the circulation desk to register. The library asks that non-vaccinated people wear masks.
Fundraising concert
Local performers will come together for the annual Alisa B. Memorial Funk Festival Friday at 8 p.m. at the Goodwill Beneficial Association Ballroom, 100 Madison Ave., Hyde Park.
A portion of the proceeds benefit the Reading Musical Foundation’s Alisa B. Anderson Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in honor of a well-respected singer who died of stomach cancer in 2015.
The event features the Groovemasters with Bennie Sims and Cliff Starkey and Erich Cawalla’s Uptown Band.
Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door (if available). Doors open at 7pm. For more information on purchasing tickets, go to www.theuptownband.com, call 610-781-8312 or email theuptownband@comcast.net.
Empty Stroller 5K
The third annual Empty Stroller 5K = is scheduled at FirstEnergy Stadium on Sunday from 9 am to 1 pm to raise awareness and funds for families who have lost a baby during pregnancy or infancy.
The Adalyn Rose Foundation helps families with funeral and cremation costs, hosts free support groups, sends care packages, provides immediate support to local hospitals and helps grieving families navigate life after the loss of a baby .
The event will feature music by Stephanie Grace, face painting, bounce houses and more. Registration is $40 and will be open until October 5th. More information at www.adalynrose.org/upcoming-events.
Muhlenberg Events
Muhlenberg Township Parks & Recreation will host a Fall Family Fun Fest Saturday from 11 am to 3 pm at Jim Dietrich Park, 4899 Stoudt’s Ferry Bridge Road. Includes a traditional ride, pumpkin painting, apple toss, carnival games, magic shows by Rich Gerber and more. Food vendors will be available throughout the day.
The park will be transformed into a Haunted Hollow from Friday to Sunday from 19:00 to 22:00. Includes a haunted ride and a barn. Tickets are $10 for the ride or barn or $18 for a combo ticket. Tickets can be purchased online at secure.rec1.com. Food will be available.
For more information, call 610-929-4727 or go to www.muhlenbergtwp.com or Facebook.com/mtparks.
Dog rescue act
Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue will hold its monthly open house Friday from 10 a.m. to noon at 60 Vera Cruz Road, Reinholds. Visitors can meet and greet dogs available for adoption. No entry fee.
For more information, email info@dvgrr.org, call 717-484-4799 or visit: dvgrr.org/adopt/monthlyopenhouse/
Autumn at the Heritage Centre
The Berks County Parks and Recreation Department will host a Family Fall Experience Night at the Berks County Heritage Center on Friday from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Includes guided tours of Gruber Wagon Works by lantern light, a guided walk along the Union Canal Trail to meet characters and creatures of the Tulpehocken Creek Valley, a walk through Deppen Cemetery, a reading of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” at the Apple. School and bonfire.
Admission is $7 per person and registration is required. Email DRoe@countyofberks.com or call 610-374-8839 ex. 201.
The center is located at 1102 Red Bridge Road, Bern Township.
Autumn Festival
The Keystone Villa at Fleetwood Fall Festival returns Saturday from 1 to 3:30 pm at 501 Hoch Road, featuring hot dogs, root beer and music by bluegrass and folk band Days of Old. There will be a raffle, bake sale and other items to purchase from various vendors. RSVP by calling Danielle at 484-637-8200.
Decoration contest
The Muhlenberg Arts Board is holding a Halloween house decorating contest for residents of Muhlenberg Township and Laureldale. The top winners in each category will win gift cards.
All decorating should be done by the homeowner, not a professional decorator. The entry deadline is noon on October 17, and judging will take place the following day. Winners will be notified by October 21st.
Categories include Most Whimsical/Creative Show, Most Holiday Spirit, Most Haunting and Contemporary.
To enter, call 610-929-4727 and mention that you want to enter the Halloween house decorating contest. Leave your name, address, phone number and which category best fits your home or email recreate@muhlenbergtwp.com.
Archeology talk
Hawk Mountain Chapter 31 Society for Pennsylvania Archeology will meet Monday at 7 pm at the Hamburg Municipal Building, 61 N. Third St.
Archaeologist Taylor Napoleon will discuss recorded prehistoric sites in Berks and Schuylkill counties.
Call 484-955-9105 for more information.
