Reading Hospital, The Junior League of Reading and Berks Teens are hosting “Let’s Talk, Period,” a free event focused on menstrual equity and period positivity for teens and tweens. It will be held Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences, 1025 Old Wyomissing Road, Reading. Youth in grades 3-8 and trusted adults are invited to attend. Space is limited, and registration is required.

Panelists include Dr. Olubunmi Ojikutu, Reading Hospital pediatrics chair; Dr. Nina Duke of Tower Health Medical Group Pediatrics – Wyomissing; and Junior League member Dr. Jennifer Mueller of Clear Dermatology.

Light refreshments will be served, and each attendee will receive a period pampering kit containing menstrual products, personal care items, informational materials and giveaways.

Attendees are encouraged to donate new or gently used bras of all sizes and styles, which will be collected at the event and distributed to agencies supporting those in need.

For more information, visit jlreading.org/lets-talk-period/. To register, visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/LetTalkPeriod or email CommunityWellness@TowerHealth.org.

Black History Month

State Rep. Manny Guzman has scheduled a Black History Month celebration for Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the WCR Center for the Arts, 140 N. Fifth St.

This free event will honor the legacy and contributions of the Black community while providing an opportunity for engagement and community pride. Guzman said he will be honoring 32 community leaders, including religious figures, government officials, educator, and business owners.

Guzman’s staff will be available to provide information about state programs and services that support families.

For more information, call 610-376-1529.

Beginning gardening

The Wyomissing Public Library is holding free classes on starting a garden starting Friday and continuing weekly through March 6. Sessions will be led by veteran gardeners David Walker and Dave Sanford, who will offer tips for people with any size property. The focus is on beginner gardeners with little or no experience.

The library is located at 9 Reading Blvd. Visit www.wyopublib.org to register. For more information, call 610-374-2385.

Casino Night

The Antietam Valley Community Partnership is holding a fundraising Casino Night on March 1 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Liberty Taproom, 237 N. Prospect St., Exeter Township. Advance tickets are $35 each or two for $60 and include casino “money” and a pasta and salad buffet. Purchase tickets at antietamvalley.org/2026-casino-night. Tickets cost more at the door.

Funds raised will support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library for the 19606 ZIP code.

Scam education

Sen. Tracy Pennycuick, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities, invites residents to attend a Scam Jam, a free program designed to help individuals recognize and prevent financial fraud and scams. The event is set for March 27 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Lutheran Home at Topton, 1 S. Home Ave.

The following will be represented: State Department of Banking and Securities; Berks County District Attorney’s Office; Berks County Area Agency on Aging; state police, state Office of Attorney General and AARP Pennsylvania.

Space is limited. Reserve at senatorpennycuick.com/psrc-events/scam-jam-032726/ or by calling 215-541-2388.

Olivet dinner

Olivet Boys & Girls Club of Reading & Berks County is holding its Leaders & Legends fundraising dinner on March 30 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Reading.  Headlining the evening will be former Philadelphia Eagle and NFL and college head coach Herm Edwards, a longtime ESPN football analyst

The evening will begin with a VIP reception from 5 to 6 p.m. The main program from 6 to 8:30 will spotlight inspiring stories about Olivet Club youth

For more information or to purchase sponsorships or tickets, visit onecau.se/leaders-legends.

Berks anniversary

Berks County invites the community to join in celebrating the kickoff of Berks 275, commemorating the 275th anniversary of the county’s incorporation. The event takes place March 11 in the Miller Center for the Arts at Reading Area Community College.

The public program runs from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and will include welcoming remarks, recognition of committee members and volunteers and a brief overview of photographs from the county’s rich history. Historians will highlight Berks milestones, and Commissioner Michael Rivera will share reflections.

This kickoff event marks the beginning of a countywide commemoration honoring Berks County’s past, celebrating its present and looking to its future.

Great Decisions

Reading Public Library is offering the Great Decisions Discussion Group Series on Tuesdays from March 17 to May 12. The group will meet from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Reading Public Library Foundation Building, 113 S. Fourth St.

The topics are Trump Tariffs and the Future of the World Economy;  America and the World: Trump 2.0 Foreign Policy; Multilateral Institutions in a Changing World Order; Ruptured Alliances and the Risk of Nuclear Proliferation; U.S. Engagement of Africa; U.S.-China Relations; The Future of Human Rights and International Law;  Ukraine and the Future of European Security.

The $35 registration fee includes a briefing book. The fee for two people sharing a briefing book is $40. Scholarship opportunities are available.

Register at ReadingPublicLibrary.org/great-decisions/ or via email to john.nelka@readingpubliclibrary.org.

Arboretum volunteers

The Reading Public Museum Arboretum Assistant Program is seeking volunteers. Gardening sessions take place Wednesday mornings from 9 to noon from the first week in April through the end of October.

Prospective Arboretum Assistants should attend a required training/informational session on March 18 at 8:30 a.m. (inclement weather date is March 25) in the museum planetarium. Pre-registration is required. To register or learn more, contact Donna Goughnour, Volunteer Coordinator, by March 5 at tstingrayg@comcast.net.

Swap meet and car corral

A Swap Meet and Car Corral will be held March 1 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Leesport Farmer’s Market in Ontelaunee Township. It will include more than 60 indoor vendor spaces and unlimited outdoor spaces. For information call 610-823-4656 or email Lhedgehog1@aol.com.

Wellness Fair

The Wellness Council of Boyertown’s 19th annual Wellness Fair takes place March 14 at Boyertown High School from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is free. Health-related vendors will be available to share information and answer questions.

The activities will start with the Community Impact Walk at 9 a.m. followed by the Running of the Bears competition at 9:30. The fair officially opens at 10. Senior Bingo Walking will be held at 10:30. The Kids Celebrity Chef healthy cooking competition starts at 11.

For more information, visit www.boyertownwellness.org.

Pollinator workshop

A pollinator workshop will be held March 22 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Wayside Lodge at the Daniel Boone Homestead in Exeter Township.

Heritage Art and Craft Studio will lead the educational program in which participants can create their own pollinator house and learn the secrets of a flourishing garden by attracting pollinators? Attract pollinators using 16-inch, Amish-made wooden Pollinator House and natural materials such as twigs, pinecones and moss. Participants will learn about the significance of garden-friendly insects, their role in the ecosystem and how to cultivate a garden that thrives throughout the year.

This workshop is suitable for all ages (adult supervision required). All materials will be provided.

Registration is required, and a form can be obtained by emailing thedanielboonehomestead@gmail.com. Cost is $50 for Daniel Boone Homestead Associates Members and $55 for nonmembers. Make out checks to Daniel Boone Homestead Associates and mailed to: Daniel Boone Homestead Associates, 400 Daniel Boone Road, Birdsboro, PA 19508. Space is limited to 10 participants. Please register by March 15.

For more information, visit www.thedanielboonehomestead.org or the Daniel Boone Homestead Facebook page.

Spring bazaar

The annual Spring Bazaar will be held at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 1236 Juniper St., Pottstown, on March 28 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Customers can purchase Easter breads, nut rolls in assorted flavors and home-made baked goods. Pierogies, halupki (stuffed cabbage) and halushki also will be for sale. Learn more at www.holytrinitypottstown.org.

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