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The latest rotating exhibition at the Berks History Center is titled “Sights Unseen,” a showcase of photography executed in collaboration with the Vision Resource Center of Berks County, also known as VRC.
A public gathering to commemorate the opening of the exhibit is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the center, located at 940 Centre Ave., Reading. Tickets can be obtained at www.berkshistory.org. The exhibit will be accessible to the public starting Jan. 29.
“Sights Unseen” highlights a project that began in the 1970s by W. Marc Bernsau, who collaborated with four visually impaired residents of Berks, providing them with cameras to capture visuals using their senses of hearing and smell. This exhibit honors the artistic viewpoints of these photographers and provides a close look into their lived experiences.
The VRC has revitalized this initiative, choosing four of its clients to contribute. The exhibition displays both the outcomes of the original 1970s project and current works.
The history center is reaching out to family and friends of the photographers highlighted in the exhibit. Those familiar with Debbie Austin, Pat White, Jim Yoder, or other participants are encouraged to reach out to curator Amber Vroman at [email protected].
For inquiries and additional details, please contact BHC at 610-375-4375. The center operates Wednesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Spiritual Programs
Swamini Shraddhananda Saraswati will lead a discussion on “The Problem of Evil” on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 9:30 a.m. at Soul Cafe, located in West Lawn United Methodist Church, 15 Woodside Ave. This has been rescheduled from Jan. 21. The speaker belongs to the Saraswati Order of Monks. The session will delve into the existence of evil within the universe from psychological, social, religious, political, and spiritual perspectives while exploring various interpretations of evil.
Spirit on Tap will offer a program titled “How Atheists, Secularists, and Humanists Live Without Faith” on Tuesday, Jan. 28, at 7 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton, 701 Penn St., Reading. The speaker, Josh CruverKibi, president of PA Nonbelievers, will explore the shared thoughts, philosophies, ethics, and morals in the atheist community.
Wyomissing Library
On Saturday, Jan. 25, at 1 p.m., the Wyomissing Public Library will host the Berks InterCultural Alliance (BICA) for a discussion panel addressing white supremacy and Christian nationalism. This free event open to the public will center around the book “The Roots of White Supremacy and the Path to a Shared American Future” authored by Robert P. Jones, president of the Public Religion Research Institute.
Panelists will include Wynton Butler from the Reading/Berks NAACP, Amanda Funk of the Widoktadwen Center for Native Knowledge, and Rev. Steve Ohnsman, pastor of Calvary United Church of Christ, Reading. John Morgan, president of BICA, will serve as the moderator.
Registration is recommended but not mandatory; call 610-374-2385 or send an email to [email protected].
Souper Bowl
The 23rd Annual Opportunity House Souper Bowl fundraising event is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 3, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Penn State Berks Health and Wellness Center in Spring Township.
General admission is $45, which includes limitless soup tastings and a handcrafted pottery bowl. Visit opphouse.org/souper-bowl/ for tickets and additional information.
History Open House
The Leesport Area Historical Society is hosting an open house on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday, Feb. 2, from 1 to 4 p.m. at 128 Main St. Visitors can explore the 1858 four-room schoolhouse that served the Leesport community until 1961. The exhibit will feature original school artifacts and local as well as regional historical items, showcasing 20 years of memorabilia from the historical society.
‘Tea and Textiles’
“Rock, Paper, Scissors” is the theme for the virtual lecture series “Tea & Textiles with Caroline,” presented by the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center on Saturday, Jan. 25, from 1 to 5 p.m. Individual tickets are priced at $20, and all three lectures are available for $50. A complimentary bonus lecture will accompany any purchase, along with a tea bag and recipe card.
Ticket purchasers will receive a link to the recording, allowing them to view the program for up to one month following the event. Registration can be done at www.schwenkfelder.org/tea-and-textiles-with-caroline or by contacting Joanne at 215-679-3103 or [email protected].
Kathy Staples will present a lecture focused on “rock”—delivering a history of palampores, Indian textiles from the 1700s and 1800s that often featured trees emerging from rocky summits. Dawn Ronningen, a historian, will discuss the history of scissors, while needlework designer Claudia Dutcher Kistler will explore perforated paper and its popularity among sampler makers of the 1800s. The supplementary lecture will spotlight paper-painted samplers.
Located at 105 Seminary St., Pennsburg, the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center operates from Tuesday to Sunday. More information can be found at Schwenkfelder.org.
Groundhog Event
The Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center in Pennsburg will hold Grundsau Lodsch fer Yunge on Sunday, Jan. 26, from 1:30 to 3 p.m., a complimentary Groundhog Day event intended for children and families. Attendees can participate in learning dialect phrases, crafting, engaging in games, and enjoying refreshments. Pennsylvania Dutch music will be performed by Scott Reagan. To register and guarantee adequate food and supplies, call 215-679-3103 ext. 28 or email [email protected].
Ice Harvesting
On Saturday,
On Feb. 1, at 1:30 p.m., the Dreibelbis Farm Historical Society will present an exhibition of Pennsylvania German ice harvesting. The demonstration will feature antique ice harvesting instruments and, weather permitting, the cutting and gathering of ice blocks from the pond.
The initial presentation is set to commence at 1:45; the subsequent presentation will follow at 2:30. Horse-drawn sleigh or wagon rides will be offered for a nominal charge. A bonfire, homemade soup, and hot chocolate will be provided, and the farm grounds along with the nature trail will be accessible to the public.
This event is complimentary for the public (with a small fee for wagon/sleigh rides and food) and will occur regardless of rain, except in instances of blizzard conditions or heavy rain where it may be canceled. If the ice is too thin to walk on the pond, a demonstration of tools and techniques will still take place. Participants are advised to dress appropriately for the weather and be ready to walk on an unpaved farm path that could be icy or muddy.
The farm is situated along Route 143 to the south of Virginville. Parking is available onsite.
For further details, please visit www.Dreibelbisfarm.org, “Historic Dreibelbis Farm” on Facebook, or call 610-451-1193.
Flower Show excursion
The Wyomissing Public Library is thrilled to announce it is arranging a round-trip bus journey to the Philadelphia Flower Show on Saturday, March 1. The bus will depart from Wyomissing at 8 a.m., arriving in time to utilize the show’s pre-opening access, and will leave the Pennsylvania Convention Center at 4:30 p.m., returning to Wyomissing by around 6.
The fare for the round trip along with admission to the show is $90, and reservations must be made by Saturday, Feb. 1. No refunds will be given, and meals are at the individual’s expense.
To reserve a spot on the bus and secure a ticket to the show, visit www.wyopub.ib.org. If you have inquiries, please call 610-374-2385 or email [email protected].
Groundhog Day
On Feb. 1, the Mennonite Heritage Center will welcome weather forecaster Harleysville Hank to commemorate Groundhog Day.
The 10th annual Harleysville Hank Groundhog Day Celebration will take place on Saturday, February 1, 2025, beginning at 8:45 a.m. Join at the barn for coffee, hot chocolate, homemade scrapple, Harleysville Hank’s forecast, and lively groundhog songs.
In honor of Hank’s decade, there will be a birthday cake and a card to sign.
To prepare for his prediction, Harleysville Hank ventures around the community. Follow his exploits on Facebook to catch up on his latest adventures.
The Mennonite Heritage Center can be found at 565 Yoder Road in Harleysville. For more information, visit mhep.org.
Soup event
Keystone Villa at Fleetwood, located at 501 Hoch Road, Maidencreek Township, is hosting a Souper Bowl event on Tuesday, Feb. 4, from 2 to 6 p.m.
Available takeout meals consist of a choice of minestrone, crab butternut squash, or chicken noodle soup; breadsticks or crackers; along with soda, tea, or water.
Please RSVP by Jan. 28 with your soup preference. Contact 484-637-8200 or email [email protected].
Assistance for caregivers
Keystone Villa at Douglassville is offering a series of programs for individuals caring for a loved one experiencing memory challenges. The Positive Approach to Care series convenes in the Personal Care building, 1152 Ben Franklin Highway E., from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the final Thursday of each month.
The program will commence on Jan. 30 with a positive communication strategy. Future programs will concentrate on managing care needs on Feb. 27 and examining dietary options on March 27.
To reserve your spot, call 610-385-5002 or email [email protected].
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