Berks & Beyond Blog

Looking for a tinsel-free way to celebrate July 25th right here in Berks County?  Check out Incendio, who will perform this Sunday at the Gring’s Mill Amphitheater in Wyomissing:

Berks County 2010 Summer Concert Series – Incendio

Back by popular demand, this LA-based Latin guitar world fusion group (that’s a mouthful) features a unique alchemy of composition, technique and performance.  At the heart their music is the bold, romantic Spanish guitar, its timeless sound recast in powerful modern arrangements.  This concert is FREE and open to the public.  Bring your lawn chairs and blankets.  Refreshments will be available.  No rain date.  Click here for more information on Berks County’s 2010 Summer Concert Series.

Looking for a way to celebrate Earth Day in Berks County?

Even if you missed last weekend’s Berks County Earth Day 2010 celebration, organized by the Berks County Earth Day Committee, you can still get in on the action.

This Saturday, April 24th, is Wyomissing’s annual Earth Day celebration.  The event features: recycling, gardening and alternative fuel education; a “garden art goes green” contest; children’s crafts, activities and games; and refreshments. 

Free t-shirts, pine seedlings and ”green” grocery bags will be given out on a first come/first served basis.

Event details:

• Date:  Saturday, April 24 (rain date Sunday, April 25, 1-4 p.m.)
• Time:  10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Location:  Happy Hollow Playground, 1100 Wayne Avenue, Wyomissing

For more information, call the Wyomissing Borough Hall at 610.376.7481 or download the library’s Earth Day 2010 flyer.

Spring is just around the corner – what kind of home improvement projects do you have on tap?

Whether you’re tackling a major remodel, or just looking for a few new plants for a flower bed, you’ll find the inspiration you need at Reading’s Home & Garden Show.  The show, presented by HBA of Berks County, runs from March 12th through the 14th at the Greater Reading Expo Center.  

The event features beautiful landscapes, building supplies, poos and spas, as well as informative seminars to ensure the success of your next project.

For more information, visit the Southeast Pennsylvania Home & Garden Show website.  Be sure to follow the link for discount coupons!

Looking for something fun to do this weekend?

The 7th annual Celtic Oyster Festival will be held this Saturday, August 22nd at St. Benedict’s Grove (Rt. 10) in Mohnton.  The event promises a fun-filled day complete with great Celtic entertainment, food, and clan heraldry information, as well as crafts and wares from Celtic nations.

Enjoy fresh oysters and seafood, and for the gastronomically gifted, an oyster eating contest.

Festival hours are from 12 – 9 p.m.  For more details, visit www.CelticOysterFest.com.

In my search for something fun and different to do this weekend, I came across a listing for The Annual Stoudtburg Village Christmas in July festival.

Located in Adamstown, PA, the shops of Stoudtburg promise all the ambience of an old European village. While developers Carol and Ed Stoudt aren’t promising snow for this weekend, they guarantee a festive, holiday-like atmosphere – and some great sales. Check it out!

Festival Details
July 24, 2009 – July 26, 2009
ANNUAL STOUDTBURG VILLAGE CHRISTMAS IN JULY
Friday, July 24th to Sunday, July 26, 2009 from 10AM-5PM. Stoudtburg Village Shops, Adamstown