The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life is set for May 30 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Berks County Fairgrounds in Bern Township. The Opening Ceremony takes place at 12:30.
The day will feature Make and Take Crafts from 1 to 3 and Giant Paint by Numbers from 11 to 5:30. There will be raffles, food trucks and plenty of activities. A survivor ceremony, lap and dinner will take place at 6, and the day will conclude with a luminaria at 9.
Learn more and register at RelayForLife.org/paberks.
Grief support camp
Children and teens in Berks County and surrounding communities who are coping with the loss of a loved one will have access to a safe, supportive space this summer through Camp Connect, a free grief and loss camp offered by the Berks County Intermediate Unit. Now in its 12th year, Camp Connect has assisted more than 400 young people as they navigate the death of someone close to them such as a parent, grandparent or sibling.
Designed for ages 6 to 16, Camp Connect provides a four-half-day experience that blends traditional summer camp activities with grief education and emotional support. Through art, music, games and other activities, participants are given meaningful opportunities to process their emotions, build connections, and remember their loved ones in healthy ways. Sessions are facilitated by trained volunteers and mental health professionals
Sessions will be offered June 15-18 in the Temple/Muhlenberg Township area and Aug. 3-6 in the Spring Township/Mohns Hill area. To learn more or request an application, contact Rodney Good at 610-987-8615 or campconnect@berksiu.org.
Cherry Fair
The Oley Valley Heritage Association presents the Cherry Fair Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Keim Homestead in Lobachsville. The event includes living-history demonstrations, games, food and entertainment.
Pottstown history
A general meeting of the Pottstown Historical Society will be held tonight at 7 at the society, 568 High St. The presentation will be on the Lutheran Church of the Transfiguration, which stood on the corner of Hanover and Chestnut streets and held the town clock. Entry fee is $5 for nonmembers.
Antietam market
The Antietam Valley Farmers and Artists Market will be held today from 5 to 7 p.m. at Carsonia Park, 905 Byram St., Pennside. It’s Kid Maker Night with an area devoted to young entrepreneurs. Learn more at antietamvalley.org/.
Fleetwood past and present
The Fleetwood Area Historical Society will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Fleetwood Community Center, 110 W. Arch St., rear entrance. Using the 1947 Fleetwood High School yearbook advertiser’s listing as a guide, participants will discuss businesses that exist and those that vanished. Free admission, and all welcome.
Alchemy Academy
Alchemy Academy for students in grades 7-12 will be held May 27 at 5 p.m. in the Muhlenberg Community Library, 3612 Kutztown Road, Laureldale. Learn about probability with Mana Math. The program is free. Learn more at Muhlenbergcommunitylibrary.org.
Pizza Night
All You Can Eat Pizza Night is set for May 27 from 5 to 7 p.m., in the auditorium above the West Lawn-Wyomissing Hills Library, 101 Woodside Ave., West Lawn, hosted by the Friends of the WLWH Library. The cost is $10 and includes a variety of pizzas with drink. Children 5 and under eat free with paying adult. Call 610-678-4888 for more information.
Revolutionary talk
The Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley is hosting “American Revolutionary War Soldier Take Notice,” an educational program to be held May 27 at 7 p.m. in Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 167 E. Main St., Ephrata. Reenactor Mike Jesberger will capture the life of a revolutionary soldier on the march, in camp and in battle.
This program is open free to the public. Parking lot and entrance in the rear alley. For more information, visit www.cocalicovalleyhs.org or call 717-733-1616.
Church concert
The Cultural Series Team of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 117 E. Arch St., Fleetwood, is sponsoring a Southern Gospel concert by Michael Booth on May 31 at 3 p.m. at the church. Tickets are $18 in advance and $20 at the door. The price is $5 for children ages 5-12. For tickets, call Sharon at 610-657-8727.
Pet loss support
A Christian pet loss support group will be held June 1 at 6:45 p.m. at St. John’s Reformed Church, 4001 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring. The free sessions are led by Dr. Becky Frank, associate veterinarian with Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice. Learn more at www.stjohnsss.org/pet-loss. Questions and RSVP to office@stjohnsss.org. Parking is behind the church, and the fellowship hall is on the lower level.
BBQ and milkshakes
Virginville Grange, 456 Main St., is holding a Kauffman’s chicken barbecue and Farm Show milkshakes fundraiser June 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Brian Mummolo family. Dinners include a half-chicken, baked potato, applesauce, roll and butter for $13. Milk shakes available for $6. Baked good also will be for sale. Eat-in or takeout. To order, phone or text Lee at 484-866-5304
Open house
Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue will hold its monthly open house on June 13 from 10 a.m. to noon at 60 Vera Cruz Road, Reinholds. For information, email info@dvgrr.org, call 717-484-4799 or visit dvgrr.org/adopt/monthlyopenhouse/.
America250
Historic Ephrata Cloister presents “1776: An America250 Celebration on June 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to commemorate the Revolutionary War military hospital that was on the Lancaster County site in 1777 and 1778. The hospital accommodated 260 soldiers, 60 of whom died and are buried on the site. There will be reenactments, family-friendly activities, lectures, demonstrations, music and more.
Tickets ($5 for nonmembers) will be sold on the day of the event. No advance sales will be available. Learn more at www.ephratacloister.org.
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