The Wyomissing Public Library, 9 Reading Blvd., will turn back the clock to the Prohibition era Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. with \u201cRoaring Stacks: A Speakeasy Soir\u00e9e at the Library,\u201d a fundraiser to benefit library programs and services. The program includes music, cocktails, hors d\u2019oeuvres, a silent auction, a darts challenge with Mark Twain and more. Tickets are $100 per person, with attendance limited to 160 guests. Guests are encouraged to dress in 1920s-inspired attire.<\/p>\n
For tickets and more information, see www.wyopublib.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Women\u2019s Equality Day<\/p>\n The League of Women Voters and the Wyomissing Public Library present a program commemorating Women\u2019s Equality Day on Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the library, 9 Reading Blvd. The occasion marks the anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the constitutional right to vote. Hallie Vaughan will portray suffragist leader Alice Paul to tell the struggle of the women who fought and died for the right to vote.<\/p>\n The League of Women Voters will be on hand to answer questions about voter registration, checking your registration and using Vote411.org to get information about the candidates.<\/p>\n Oley tour<\/p>\n The Berks County Genealogical Society is hosting a Historical Tour of Oley led by historian Laurel Miller on Sept. 12. The day will include visits to the DeTurk House, Hill Church, Mountain Mary\u2019s House, the Keim Homestead and other historic sites throughout the Oley Valley. The tour begins at 9:30 a.m. at Weis Markets in King\u2019s Plaza, Oley. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. To register, send an email to publicity@berksgenes.org.<\/p>\n Grief support<\/p>\n The sudSSpirit grief support group for those who have experienced the sudden, unexpected death of a spouse or significant other will meet Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Exeter Community Library, 4569 Prestwick Drive, Exeter Township. It is free and no registration is required. To learn more, visit dominicmurgido.com<\/a>, email sudsspirit@gmail.com or call 717-866-2401.<\/p>\n Pet loss support group<\/p>\n A Christian pet loss support group will be held at St. John\u2019s Reformed Church, 4001 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring, Sept. 7 at 6:45 p.m. Sessions are led by Dr. Becky Frank, associate veterinarian with Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice.<\/p>\n This group is open to the public and is offered at no charge. Learn more at www.stjohnsss.org\/pet-loss<\/a>. Direct questions to office@stjohnsss.org. Please 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 Chicken fundraiser<\/p>\n A takeout chicken dinner fundraiser will be held Saturday starting at 10 a.m. at the Lincoln Fire Company, 38 S. Market St., Ephrata. The food will be supplied by Big John Nolt. Dinners include baked beans, cheesy potatoes and a dessert. Cost is $14 per meal. The sale ends when meals are sold out.<\/p>\n Food sale<\/p>\n Zion\u2019s Lutheran Church, 354 Zions Church Road, Perry Township, will hold a drive-thru preordered food sale Oct. 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Orders and payment are due Oct 4. Order and payment, payable to WELCA, can be dropped off or mailed to the church.\u00a0 Baked goods will be available for purchase. Learn more on the Zion\u2019s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Perry Township Facebook page<\/a> or by calling 610-562-3112.\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b<\/p>\n In conjunction with the food sale, gently used furniture, clothing, and household items will be accepted for a \u201cFill the Truck Event\u201d to benefit Opportunity House.<\/p>\n Open house<\/p>\n Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue will hold its monthly open house Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to noon at its Golden Gateway facility at 60 Vera Cruz Road, Reinholds. For more information, email info@dvgrr.org, call 717-484-4799, or visit dvgrr.org\/adopt\/monthlyopenhouse\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n Concert fundraiser<\/p>\n Vocalist Deanna Reuben and pianist Marty Mellinger will perform a concert of classical, jazz and standards Sept. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at Alvernia University\u2019s Francis Hall theater to benefit Alvernia\u2019s Hope Fund for students in need of temporary emergency financial assistance. The concert also features Bennie Sims on bass, Paul Colombo on guitar and Bill Tesar on drums. Special guest vocalist will be Alvernia President Dr. Glynis Fitzgerald.<\/p>\n Tickets are $25 at the door or deannareuben.com\/calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n Bingo fundraiser<\/p>\n A gift card and designer bag bingo is set for Oct. 1 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Fleetwood Grange, 2864 Moselem Springs Road. Proceeds benefit children in the Concert foster care program. Tickets and more information at www.concern4kids.org\/events<\/a>.<\/p>\n Pa. Dutch classes<\/p>\n The Berks History Center in Reading is offering Pennsylvania Dutch classes starting Sept. 21. Beginner, intermediate and advanced courses are available. Most classes are online, but one in-person class will be held Wednesdays starting Sept. 23. Cost is $90 for center members and $175 for nonmembers. Go to berkshistory.org\/<\/a> for details.<\/p>\n Art for Arf\u2019s Sake<\/p>\n