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Celebrate Cinco De Mayo
Looking for some delicious eats and drinks to indulge in this May 5th? Here are a few spots to consider right here in Berks…
Stepping up for Kids in Need
There is a shortage of foster parents across the United States. Locally, SafeGuards Foster Care is an agency that has been providing programming for pre-teens and adolescents since 2000. The organization’s mission is to protect children, strengthen families and change lives through the prevention of child sexual abuse and the operation and management of a comprehensive, integrated, community-based system of care for children and their families. Explains Program Director Jennifer M. Mongi, “The program relies on the work of our trained foster parents who act as positive role models and provide homes to youth who ordinarily may not have the opportunity to reside in a family atmosphere. This allows youth to make meaningful strides to fulfill their personal goals.” Interested in helping and learning more about being a foster parent? Mongi stresses that “foster parents are everyday people who are looking to make a difference and don’t know where to start.” Reach out by email at familyrecruitment@rsots.com, call 610.372.1484 or visit facebook.com/ safeguardsfc. — NIKKI M. MURRY
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Freshly Squeezed.
Freshly-Baked in Hamburg
Home-based in Hamburg but partnering with local retailers in Berks and Lehigh counties to share the fruits of their labor, The Daily Loaf, owned by Anna Shiffler and Zane Zwillinger, bakes up healthy and delicious goods. Says Anna of the business that got its start in 2012, “When we began, just making whole grain sourdough bread made our bakery unique. Now there are a few more sourdough bakers in the area, and we are grateful that the health trend is catching on. Many people think of sourdough as just one type of bread, but we are making many varieties of bread leavened with sourdough culture and without commercial yeast.” But The Daily Loaf is now more than bread. The micro cottage bakery with a focus on wholesale also sells pastries that can be found at the West Reading Farmers Market on Sundays, for example. “Our laminated pastries, such as croissants and puff pastry are a crowd favorite,” says Anna. “And our Country French Loaf and Multigrain Loaf are some of our bestselling sourdough loaves.” Want to learn more? Visit dailyloafbakery.com or find “Daily Loaf Bakery” on Facebook and Instagram. — NIKKI M. MURRY
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Stop in at this Berks Candy Station
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Love a good sweet treat? Head to Lori’s Candy Station in Robesonia. Explains owner Lori Brown, “We are known for our homemade chocolates, but we offer a range of candies from Jelly Belly, Birrn truffles, all the popular candies and the hard-to-find nostalgia brands too, as well as hand-dipped ice cream and water ice, cinnamon-glazed nuts and more.” Truly, there’s something for everyone. Lori dips all her homemade chocolates by hand and uses a secret recipe in making her customer-favorite peanut butter cups. She also offers custom-molded chocolates, party trays, gift boxes and baskets for any occasion. In the summer, visitors can’t get enough the milkshakes. At the heart of the business is Lori’s affinity for her customers. She explains, “I pride myself on knowing my customers, and I have watched a generation grow up, and now they are bringing their children in to give them the same experience they had as a child.” For more info call 610.693.6441 or visit loriscandystation.com. — NIKKI M. MURRY
Head to Shirley’s Café & Tequila Bar in Laureldale where they specialize in freshly-squeezed drinks, tequila and specialty drinks as well as craft beers and a full bistro menu. Try a Paloma, the most beloved cocktail in Mexico. shirleystequilabar.com
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Loco for Tacos.
If you’re craving tacos, head to West Reading’s Let’s Taco Bout It on Penn Avenue. The Luchador-inspired restaurant serves authentic Mexican street food and tacos include the Senior Ramon, Eagle Powers, The Nitty Gritty and more. letstacoboutit.net
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Traditional Cuisine.
Looking for a fantastic family meal? Head to Tlacuani Mexican Restaurant Bar & Grill in Temple for favorites like Mole Poblano, Chiles Rellenos, Pollo Con Rajas and desserts including flan, churros and fried ice cream. tlacuanimexicanrestaurant.com
Spring into summer with a vendor and craft bazaar in Hamburg.
On May 16 from 1 to 4pm, Culture Shock Performing Arts Center will host a bazaar aimed at supporting local business. Shop and try your hand at winning a raffle prize. For more info call 610.562.440 or visit on Facebook @cultureshockpac.
