THIS MONTH

June

what to do & where to go

COMPILED BY NIKKI M. MURRY

BENEFITING OPPORTUNITY HOUSE Heels on. Glasses up.

THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 2021

5:00-8:00PM | PPC EXCURSIONS HANGAR AT THE READING AIRPORT

JUNE 4-6

30TH ANNUAL WWII WEEKEND

Fri & Sat: 8:30am-10pm, Sun: 8:30am-5pm, Mid-Atlantic Air Museum, Reading. The original WWII living history event and airshow features special guests, live entertainment, 1,200+ reenactors, 200 period vehicles and 80 vintage aircraft. Battle reenactments, a vehicle parade, encampments, WWII aircraft rides, large military flea market, a Friday and Saturday night hangar dance and much more is planned. Advance-price tickets available online or at any Redner's or Boscov's store. For more info and tickets visit maam.org.

JUNE 17

WINE WOMEN & SHOES BENEFITING OPPORTUNITY HOUSE To learn more visi WINEWOMENANDSHOES.COM/OPPHOUSE - or - OPPHOUSE.ORG

5-9pm, PPC Excursions Hanger at the Reading Airport. Sip fine wines and enjoy food stations and a plated sit-down dinner. Shop the latest styles. Mingle with the Shoe Guys. Bid on incredible items in the silent and live auction. Hangar doors will be open to enjoy the fresh air and views of the planes. All guests are VIPs but only 250 tickets will be sold. $200 per ticket. For more info and tickets visit winewomenandshoes.com/opphouse.

JUNE 12 TASTE OF KUTZTOWN

11:30am-5:30pm, Kutztown Community Park, Kutztown. The 11th annual Taste of Kutztown event will showcase the diverse wineries, eateries, artisans and musicians of Berks. Stroll along the Park’s shaded pathways and sample local wine and beer selections, taste the flavors of local food providers, shop local artisans and crafters and enjoy performances by local musicians. All profits support local community and international causes through Kutztown Rotary. For more info visit tasteofkutztown.com.

June 5

2021 STREET ART FESTIVAL: CHALK UP KINDNESS & CREATIVITY FAMILY FUN DAY

9am-2pm, SE Campus at Reading Muhlenberg Career & Technology Center, Reading. Organized by The Camel Project, show off your talents with chalk on the asphalt paved lots. Free admission for artists of all ages and spectators. There will be food, entertainment and lots of activities for children and adults. They'll provide the chalk, or you can bring your own. Rain date: June 12. For more info visit thecamelproject.org.

June 6

SOUTHMOUNTAIN YMCA CAMPS FAMILY FUN DAYS

2-4pm, South Mountain YMCA, Wernersville. Bring your family to climb the tower, shoot an arrow, roast a marshmallow, ride in the wagon and more! Free and open to the public. Visit to see what camp is all about. Rain or shine. For more info visit smymca.org.

June 6

SUNDAY DINNER AND A SHOW

6-9pm, The Gables at Stirling Guest Hotel, Centre Avenue, Reading. Planned for every other First Sunday of the month starting in June 2021 enjoy a wonderful dinner and a show with featured performances from local artists. June showcases The Reflections. $49.95 plus tax and gratuity. Includes a 3-course meal, tea/coffee and entertainment. This is a BYOB event. For tickets and info visit stirlingguesthotel.us.

June 8-13, 22-27 FIGHTINS GAMES

Start times vary, FirstEnergy Stadium, Reading. 'Take me out to the ballgame!” The R-Phils will be following CDC and PA State safety guidelines. Visit the beautiful outdoor venue to take in a game and to root for your home team! For more info visit fightins.com.

June 12

MUSIC ON THE MOUNTAIN: BERKS SINFONIETTA

2-3:30pm, Outdoor Amphitheater, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton. Grab your ticket for a unique chance to experience the Berks Sinfonietta and enjoy classical music from their 25-member orchestra on a summer afternoon at the Sanctuary. For the first time in public, the Sinfonietta will perform the music of National Park Artist in Residence, composer and musician Jill Haley. Very limited seating. Attendees may bring their own folding chair. Light refreshments will be provided and a surprise live raptor guest follows the performance. Socially-distanced seating and please mask when you cannot socially distance. Rain date: June 13. Members: $15, Non-members: $25. For more info visit hawkmountain.org.

June 17-19

KEMPTON COMMUNITY FAIR

4-10pm, Kempton Community Center, Kempton. The Kempton Fair is an annual three-day event held in June and hosted by the Kempton Community Center since 1957. For more info visit kemptonfair.org.

June 19

ART ON THE AVENUE

11am-8pm, Penn Avenue, West Reading. There will be a mix of online and in-person artists and vendors for this event. Support local artists, enjoy great food and listen to live music. For more info stay tuned to visitwestreading.com. Cataracts are very common, particularly as we get older. But successfully treating a cataract requires very specialized skill and experience. Fortunately, some of the best cataract specialists in the region are right here at Eye Consultants of Pennsylvania.

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