June 26<\/p>\n
\u2022 Adult Field Trip, Berks County Heritage Center, 1102 Red Bridge Road, Bern Township, 1-4 p.m. Do you ever long for the days when you would leave school and get to go to a museum? This includes a tour of the Wagon Works and Canal Museum, a stream study program, and a visit to Epler\u2019s Schoolhouse and the onsite Herb Garden. $5 per person. Registration required at countyofberks.recdesk.com\/Community\/Program<\/a>.<\/p>\n June 27<\/p>\n \u2022 A Colonial 250th Celebration, Daniel Boone Homestead, 400 Daniel Boone Road, Exeter Township, noon-8 p.m. Join us for an immersive, living history event featuring Colonial and early American demonstrations, trades, and activities. Meet Gen. George Washington and learn about life on and off the battlefield while you visit a military encampment and engage with reenactors. Listen to the Brandywine Colonials Fife and Drum Corps during the afternoon and then join us for a reading of the Declaration of Independence and live music on the lawn with the Haycreek Valley Goldband to close out the evening as we celebrate America\u2019s 250th. Admission: Adults $15, Seniors (65+) $12, Youth (6-17) $5.\u00a0 Children 5 and under and Daniel Boone Homestead Associates members are free.<\/p>\n \u2022 Community yard sale, New Jerusalem Zion United Church of Christ, 1456 Krumsville Road, Greenwich Township, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. $10 for a 10-feet by 10-feet outdoor space. Rain or shine. Bring your own tables. Call 484-547-2356 to reserve a spot.<\/p>\n \u2022 Community giveaway (clothing, household items, books and more), Calvary United Church of Christ, 1231 Route 100, Washington Township, 9-11 a.m.<\/p>\n June 28<\/p>\n \u2022 Community Choir performs the musical \u201cAmerica, Keep Singing,\u201d St. John Hill Reformed Church, 620 Hill Church Road, Pike Township, 3 p.m.<\/p>\n June 29<\/p>\n \u2022 Full Moon Hike and Yoga, Berks Leisure Area, 1901 Tulpehocken Road, Wyomissing, 7:30 p.m. Take a few deep breaths, a downward dog or two and relax for an easy intro session of yoga before heading out onto the Union Canal Trail to take in the moonlight.\u00a0 Bring your own yoga mat, water, and a sturdy pair of walking shoes. $5 per person. Registration required at countyofberks.recdesk.com\/Community\/Program<\/a>.<\/p>\n July 2<\/p>\n \u2022 Fireflies; Nature\u2019s Fireworks, Angora Fruit Farm, 502 Angora Road, Lower Alsace Township, 7:30 p.m. Venture into the fields and forest of the Angora Fruit Farm and discover the science behind Pennsylvania\u2019s state insect, the firefly.\u00a0 Wear sturdy walking shoes for walking out on the trail. Free. Registration required at countyofberks.recdesk.com\/Community\/Program<\/a>.<\/p>\n July 5<\/p>\n \u2022 Nature Journaling, Angora Fruit Farm, 502 Angora Road, Lower Alsace Township, 4-5:30 p.m. Join us for this workshop series to focus on the art of nature journaling. Learn about ways you can practice mindfulness by creating your own journal inspired by your surroundings. Bring your own book, any writing and coloring utensils you would like to use in your journal. If you need to purchase a journal, we will have a limited amount available for $5. Geared toward ages 16 and up. Free. Registration required at countyofberks.recdesk.com\/Community\/Program<\/a>.<\/p>\n July 6<\/p>\n \u2022 Christian pet loss support group meeting, St. John\u2019s Reformed Church fellowship hall, 4001 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring, 6:45 p.m. Sessions are led by Dr. Becky Frank, associate veterinarian with Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice. Frank is also certified in thanatology (death, loss, grief, and bereavement). The program entails six different sessions and participants may join at any time. Visit www.stjohnsss.org\/pet-loss<\/a>. Free. Questions should be directed to office@stjohnsss.org. RSVP to that email if you are planning to attend. Parking is located behind the church, and the fellowship hall is on the lower level.<\/p>\n July 7-9<\/p>\n \u2022 Art in the Park, Berks Leisure Area, 1901 Tulpehocken Road, Wyomissing, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. This is a drop-off program. Get crafty, explore our green spaces, and head out onto the trails of as we discover just what makes our parks so cool. We\u2019ll play games, make crafts, and read stories- all while enjoying the outdoors! Geared toward children 7-12. Campers must bring lunch.\u00a0$45 per child. Registration required at countyofberks.recdesk.com\/Community\/Program<\/a>.<\/p>\n July 11<\/p>\n \u2022 Summer Wellness Walk, Angora Fruit Farm, 502 Angora Road, Lower Alsace Township, 9 a.m. Join Parks staff as we get out on the trails of Antietam Lake Park to enjoy an hour-long warm walk with likeminded friends. Just a few minutes of walking can greatly improve the state of your mind, create healthy habits, and introduce new connections among others looking to do the same! Wear walking shoes or other appropriate footwear and dress accordingly. Free. Registration suggested at countyofberks.recdesk.com\/Community\/Program<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u2022 Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue will hold its monthly open house from 10 a.m. until noon at its Golden Gateway facility at 60 Vera Cruz Road, Reinholds. Meet and greet the golden retrievers and dogs available for adoption. Staff is on hand to answer questions, and food is available for purchase. No admission charge. No photos, and do not bring other dogs to this event. Check the website www.dvgrr.org<\/a> for possible event cancellation. For more information, contact info@dvgrr.org, call 717-484-4799 or visit dvgrr.org\/adopt\/monthlyopenhouse<\/a>.<\/p>\n July 12<\/p>\n \u2022 Upcycled! \u2014 Rugmaking, Berks County Heritage Center, 1102 Red Bridge Road, Bern Township, 1-3 p.m. Join us for a workshop learning the folk-art of making handmade rugs. Blend traditional techniques with modern materials: Create a trivet sized rug to take home using scrap fabric! Materials provided. 12+ (Ages 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult participant.)\u00a0$10 per person. Registration required at countyofberks.recdesk.com\/Community\/Program<\/a>.<\/p>\n July 13-17<\/p>\n \u2022 Vacation Bible School, Huff\u2019s Union Church, 540 Conrad Road, Hereford Township, 6-8 p.m. The theme for this year is: Snowball Mountain Challenge. All children ages 3-11 are welcome. Contact Melissa Benfield at 484-226-0409 for more information or to register your child.<\/p>\n July 15<\/p>\n \u2022 Drop-in Art Camp: Junior Ranger Camp, Bingaman House, 2843 Hill Road, Lower Alsace Township, 9 a.m.-noon. Adventurers ages 7-12 get Ranger ready with the Berks County Parks Rangers! Campers can expect to create among the canopy of Antietam Lake Park\u2019s beautiful trails. This is a drop-off program.\u00a0$20 per child. Registration required at countyofberks.recdesk.com\/Community\/Program<\/a>.<\/p>\n July 16<\/p>\n \u2022 How the Pretzel Survived Prohibition and Other Twisted Tales, Berks County Heritage Center, 1102 Red Bridge Road, Bern Township, 7 p.m. Join Candace Perry, Curator of Collections at the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, for a talk highlighting the Pennsylvania German\u2019s favorite snack food: the pretzel!\u00a0Free. Registration required at countyofberks.recdesk.com\/Community\/Program<\/a>.<\/p>\n July 17<\/p>\n \u2022 Concert: Flannel, Gring\u2019s Mill Recreation Area, 2083 Tulpehocken Road, Spring Township, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Bring your own chairs, blankets, and stay the evening. Parking is free. Food trucks: Heart & Hearth Cuisine, Grecos of Lititz. Free.<\/p>\n \u2022 All About Bats program, Daniel Boone Homestead, 400 Daniel Boone Road, Exeter Township, 7:30 p.m. Led by Dr. Karen Campbell, retired Albright College professor, this program will consist of a presentation inside the Wayside Lodge followed by a walk to search for bats as dusk falls. Bat boxes are located throughout the Homestead property, and bats can often be spotted nesting and flying around the site. Free.<\/p>\n July 21<\/p>\n \u2022 Creek Critters Pop-Up, Angora Fruit Farm, 502 Angora Road, Lower Alsace Township, 9-11 a.m. Families and friends, join us for a look into the creek critters that call our waters home and learn why they are so important!\u00a0 All participants should expect to wade into our rocky stream, so wear close-toed shoes that can get wet, old sneakers, water shoes, etc. Bring an extra pair of dry footwear for afterwards. Geared towards families with children ages 6+. Free. Registration required at countyofberks.recdesk.com\/Community\/Program<\/a>.<\/p>\n July 22<\/p>\n \u2022 Whoooo Goes There? Night Hike, Angor Fruit Farm, 502 Angora Road, Lower Alsace Township, 7:30-9 p.m. Berks Parks staff will guide a summer night exploration hike on Antietam Lake Parks\u2019 wooded trails.\u00a0 Enjoy the beauty of the forest as we learn the shift change of animals from day to nighttime. Meet at the Angora Fruit Farm, wear sturdy hiking shoes, and bring a flashlight. This program is appropriate for children ages 7+ due to uneven terrain on the trail.\u00a0 Free. Registration required at countyofberks.recdesk.com\/Community\/Program<\/a>.<\/p>\n July 25<\/p>\n \u2022 Family Fishing Day, Antietam Lake Park, 230 Angora Road, Lower Alsace Township, 6-8 p.m. Join Parks staff and Rangers as we enjoy an evening of fishing fun! Learn how to tie fishing knots, try your hand at casting, and see if you hook the big one! No experience or tackle necessary; no fishing license required.\u00a0 All rods, bait, and tackle will be provided. Free. Registration required at countyofberks.recdesk.com\/Community\/Program<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u2022 Huff\u2019s Union Church picnic, 540 Conrad Road, Hereford Township, food and baked goods available beginning at 4 p.m., rain or shine. Music by the Majestics from 5-8 p.m., weather permitting. Children\u2019s activities and games (10 and under) 5-6 p.m. Bring lawn chairs. No pets, only service animals permitted.<\/p>\n July 29<\/p>\n \u2022 Guided Sunset\/Full Moon Kayaking, Stilling Basin at Blue Marsh Lake, 1280 Palisades Drive, Bern Township, to Gring\u2019s Mill Portage, Spring Township, 6 p.m. Calling all creek enthusiasts \u2014 it\u2019s time to pull out your kayaks! We planned the perfect night to enjoy a mid-summer sunset on the water. In this guided program, we will float down the Tulpehocken Creek, enjoying the sights and sounds around us on the way. Please bring your own kayak, paddle, life vest, and planned transportation between launches. Feel free to rent a kayak to participate in this program as well! Life vests must be worn while on the water. Free. Registration required at countyofberks.recdesk.com\/Community\/Program<\/a>.<\/p>\n July 31<\/p>\n \u2022 Concert: Swing Fever, Gring\u2019s Mill Recreation Area, 2083 Tulpehocken Road, Spring Township, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Bring your own chairs, blankets, and stay the evening! Parking is free. Food trucks: Heart and Hearth Cuisine, Greco\u2019s. 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