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Get a Taste of Kutztown
The wine and beercentered event is back for 2021, slated for June 12 from 11:30am5:30pm in Kutztown Park. Here are some things to know…
Cars, Trucks & Ducks, Oh My!
June 12 sees the 15th anniversary of the Fleetwood Rotary Club’s Show of Wheels return to Fleetwood Community Park. The event began as a fundraiser for the service organization to be able to do more in the Oley and Fleetwood areas. Head out to enjoy not only classic cars, but multiple vendors, door prizes, a flea market, a men’s clothing donation center (please bring your donations!) and the annual rubber duck race in the creek. Proceeds will benefit Operation Weekend Tiger, the Hope Rescue Mission, scholarships for area high school students, community projects and more. Also featured will be a Blood Drive from 8am to Noon by Miller-Keystone Blood Center. Register online or call in ahead to secure your spot. Throughout the show, the entered vehicles will be judged by the participants, and more than 70 trophies will be awarded. Registration runs from 8-11:30am; judging begins at Noon; awards are presented at 3pm. For more info visit fleetwoodparotary.org. — EVE FETTER
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Wine Tastings Galore.
The Jesuit Center of Spiritual Growth: Refresh Your Soul, Renew Your Life
A truly inspiring place in Berks County, the Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth, encompassing 240 acres in Wernersville, will be closing permanently in August, 2021, so schedule your visit soon. Celebrating its 50-year anniversary, the Center continues to be a place to turn to for welcoming quiet and spiritual sustenance. Offering a myriad of retreats and programs, it also is a place of rest and renewal for individuals looking to grow spiritually and for those seeking companionship on their spiritual journey. Throughout its time, the Center has offered retreats and workshops and hosted church groups and service trips. Check the online calendar for private and directed retreat schedules, as well as the upcoming featured program: Grief and Grace: A Pentecost Journey with Christine Marie Eberle. The last event will be a 5-Day Directed Retreat on Aug. 9-15. On the final day, there will be A Mass of Thanksgiving. Attendance is by invitation only and the Mass will be streamed online. Want to learn more? Visit jesuitcenter.org or call 610.670.3642. — EVE FETTER
The event will feature 22 wineries, distilleries, mead and cider vendors, all from Pennsylvania. Also in attendance will be five craft brewers to educate guests and offer samples from their product lines.
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Eats & Beats.
Guests can also enjoy good eats from food truck vendors, as well as soulful musical acts performing throughout the day. Don’t forget to bring some shopping money, too, as artisan crafters will sell their wares.
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Tickets.
The event is rain or shine and free to the general public, but tickets are required for wine and beer tasting. Ages 21+. Pricing ranges from $20-35. For more info visit tasteofkutztown.com.
Wear your PA Pride
Show off your Pennsylvania pride with products from Dutchy Town. Launched in 2020, Dutchy Town was inspired by other shops carrying regionally themed apparel, noticing that Reading and many other surrounding areas did not have any spirit wear. “We see Dutchy Town as the only go-to ‘spirit wear’ representing our community,” say creators Paige and Mike Lamparella. You can choose from an assortment of Pennsylvania-themed apparel and accessories from the online shop. Say Paige and Mike, “As the city of Reading, the anchor of our community, and the surrounding areas look to revitalize, we are hoping that our apparel and accessories will help share some pride for those of us who want to see the city and the region succeed in the future.” Currently, Dutchy Town is an online-only business with products created on-demand. Many new designs and items are in the works, including baseball caps. Want to check it out? Visit dutchytown.com. — EVE FETTER 8
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Folk Festival Goes Virtual.
Look for the 72nd Annual Kutztown Folk Festival online this year from June 26-July 4. At kutztownfestival.com, as well as on the Festival’s social media pages, get updates from the colorful craftsmen, entertainers and long-time participants.
