Farm

sets Run for the Horses

BY FRANCINE FULTON

The 11th annual Ryerss Run for the Horses, which will include a 10K run, a 5K run and a 1-mile walk, will be held on Saturday, April 22, at Ryerss Farm, 1710 Ridge Road, Pottstown. Registration will begin at noon, and the race and walk will start at 1 p.m. sharp, rain or shine. All proceeds will benefit the retired and rescued horses that reside at the farm.

To register, visit www.ryerss farm.org/run-for-the-horses.

The runs and walk will take participants along a cross-country course throughout the farm, through fields and around pastures. The walkers will take a 1-mile route that is closer to the farm. Runners in the 5K and 10K will be electronically timed. Winners in various age divisions will receive medals.

“The most popular (events) are the 1-mile walk and the 5K run,” noted Lynn Seeburger, a member of the Ryerss board of managers, noting that many adults enjoy the 1-mile walk with their children. “There are no age restrictions,” she said.

See Ryerss Farm pg 5

April 20. Community Cancer Support Group

Conestoga Mennonite Church

2779 Main St. Morgantown, 7 p.m. Anyone currently diagnosed with any form of cancer and cancer survivors are encouraged to attend for hope and encouragement. For more information, contact Cheryl at csgcmc@ptd.net or 610-762-0002.

April 21 and 22. “The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood”

Presented by the Community Homeschool Players

Conestoga Mennonite Church, 2779 Main St. (Route 23), Morgantown. Show dates and times are April 21 at 7 p.m. and April 22, at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door.

April 27. Seed and Plant Swap

Boone Area Library

129 N. Mill St., Birdsboro, 6 to 8 p.m. Bring in a bag of seeds or a plant to be entered into a drawing to win passes to Longwood Gardens. Attendees will be able to browse what others have brought and take something new home for their garden. www.facebook.com/boonearealibrary

April 27. Retirement Seminar

Honey Brook Community Library

687 Compass Road, Honey Brook, 6 p.m. Joe Oliver from Edward Jones will be available to answer questions about how to plan for retirement. Registration is required. To register, call the library 610-273-3303 or email jspade@ccls.org.

April 28. Community Dinner

St. Peter United Church of Christ

1920 Ridge Road, Pottstown, 5:30 to 7 p.m. A freewill offering will be received. For more information, call 610-469-9690.

April 29. Chicken Barbecue

Twin Valley Fire Department

4456 Main St., Elverson, 11 a.m. until sold out. The meal will include a halfchicken, a baked potato, corn, applesauce and a roll with butter. The meal will be served in a drive-through format. No tickets will be sold in advance.

April 29. Yard Sale and Flower Sale

St. John’s Lutheran Church

1035 Old River Road (Robeson Township), Birdsboro, 8 a.m. to noon. Flowers, vegetable plants, perennials and homemade soups will be sold by the church. Vendors are invited to rent a space to sell their goods. Contact the church at 610-582-3655 for more details.

April 29. Berks Strollers Hike

Exeter Rail Trail located off Gibraltar Road in Exeter, 10 a.m. Community members are welcome. Hike Leader - Najm, 610-334-8493

April 29. Stitch Craft Group Village Library

207 N. Walnut St., Morgantown, 9 a.m. to noon. Anyone who wants to knit or crochet is welcome. Supplies are included or attendees may bring their own projects. For more information, call the library at 610-286-1022.

May 12. Cash Bingo

Geigertown Fire Company

3433 Hay Creek Road, Robeson Township. Doors will open at 6 p.m.; bingo will start at 7 p.m. A link to purchase tickets is available on the fire company’s Facebook page. A limited number of tickets will be sold at the door. All proceeds will benefit the fire company.

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