Cookbook author and TV chef Pati Jinich will lead a program Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. in the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts in Reading in a program presented by the Jewish Federation of Reading/Berks. Jinich is a bestselling author and host of PBS’ “Pati’s Mexican Table.” She will be sharing stories from her book “Foods of La Frontera,” exploring connections between food, family, culture and identity. Tickets are $36 and include a copy of the book.

RSVP at readingjewishcommunity.org, by emailing info@jfreading.org of calling 610-921-0624. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

The program is part of Literatour Berks, the federation’s program that brings literary programming to the community.

‘How People Make Things’

The exhibit “How People Make Things” is on view at the Reading Public Museum through Jan. 10, linking familiar childhood objects to a process of manufacturing that combines people, ideas and technology. Inspired by the factory tour segments from “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” it offers hands-on activities using real factory tools and machines to create objects. Learn more at readingpublicmuseum.org.

Book signing

An autograph party will be held Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 at Friedens Lutheran Church, 537 N. Main St., Bernville, featuring local authors Paul and Kathy Miller. Copies of “Blue Marsh and the Pleasant Valley-One Last Look” and “Memories of a Bygone Era-History of the South Mountain Resorts at Wernersville” will be available for cash or check. The Bernville Heritage and Cultural Society will present a display of historical artifacts related to the area. Call 610-678-4219 to learn more.

YMCA open house

The YMCA of Reading and Berks County celebrates the grand opening of its new tennis and pickleball courts with an open house Oct. 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sinking Spring YMCA, 4920 Penn Ave. Visit YMCArbc.org/racquet-sports or call 610-678-0484.

Spirit on Tap

Spirit on Tap presents “Myths By Which We Live” with Craig H. Bennett on Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Studio B, 39A E. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown. The related Soul Cafe program presents “The Three Keys to Contentment” with Marcia Rowe Oct. 20 at 9:30 a.m. in West Lawn United Methodist Church, 15 Woodside Ave.

‘Blue Mountain Killer’

The Spring Township Library, 78 C Commerce Drive, Spring Ridge, presents “Blue Mountain Killer: The Tale of Matthias Schaumboch” on Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. Local author Joe Swope shares the story of a tavern owner in northern Berks County who is said to have killed and dismembered as many as 14 people, becoming the source of gruesome tales handed down through the generations.

Apple dumpling sale

The Fleetwood Grange Apple Dumpling Sale is set for Nov. 10, with pickup between 12:30 and 5:30 p.m., 2864 Moselem Springs Road. Dumplings are $4.50 each. Order deadline is Oct. 31. Call Eileen Schuler 484-793-2860.

Pig stomach sale

The Swamp Lutheran Church in Reinholds holds its annual Pig Stomach Fund Raiser Oct. 24 from 1 to 3 p.m. Cost is $39 each. Order in advance by calling 717-336-2849 by Oct. 16. Proceeds will go toward church kitchen improvements and maintenance. The church is at 275 Swamp Church Road.

Talk rescheduled

The World Affairs Council of Greater Reading is holding a luncheon Oct. 21 from 11:30 to 1:15 at Alvernia University’s McGlinn Conference Center. It was rescheduled from Oct. 14. Elizabethtown College Professor Dr. Oya Dursun-Ozkanca will discuss Turkey. Pay by check or cash at the event. See wacreading.org for details.

Basket raffle

St. John’s Reformed Church, 4001 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring, will host a basket raffle Nov. 7 from 10 to 2. Food and baked goods will be for sale. Park behind the church or across the street at Penn Avenue and South Hull Street.

Book drive

Barnes & Noble at Broadcasting Square in Spring Township is teaming with Blandon-based Judith’s Reading Room are teaming up for a book drive from Nov. 1 to Dec. 15. The goal is to fill “book deserts” in low-income schools, libraries, bookmobiles and day care centers. Customers are invited to purchase an extra book or two to support the drive. Donations will support early literacy and reluctant reader initiatives as well as providing books for Lehigh Valley Hospital’s Hackerman-Patz House for patients and their families.

To learn more about Judith’s Reading Room, visit www.judithsreadingroom.org.

Hopewell talk

The Friends of Hopewell Furnace hosts a free program led by architect and preservationist Bob Thomas Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site visitors center in Union Township. He will explore the history and relevance of transportation in shaping the iron industry. Thomas is a founding partner of Campbell Thomas & Co. preservation and environmental architects and has served over 20 years on the Philadelphia Historical Commission. Seating is limited.

Genealogy program

The Berks County Genealogical Society presents Bradley Smith’s “Wonderful Nice: The Curious Legacy of the Pennsylvania Dutch” Thursday after a short society members’ meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the society headquarters in the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, 201 Washington St., Reading. Admission is free.

Abilities In Motion

Abilities In Motion (abilitiesinmotion.org/) is hosting an educational session focused on PA ABLE accounts Nov. 2 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the organization’s headquarters, 755 Hiesters Lane, Reading. The session will be led by Diana Fishlock, ​PA ABLE Outreach Specialist for the Pennsylvania Treasury’s Bureau of Consumer Programs. PA ABLE accounts are often best for saving and spending money directly for a person with a disability while preserving benefits.

AIM is partnering with Technology for Our Whole Lives to offer an assistive technology session Nov. 12 from noon to 1 p.m. Presenters will be Bryan Cohen of Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living, and Ashley Patete, support coordinator of the AT project. The session will be held at AIM’s headquarters.

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