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Giving Goes Glam Fashion Show Benefits Wyomissing Area Education Foundation

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Giving Goes Glam Fashion Show Benefits Wyomissing Area Education Foundation

West Reading businesses showed off their style at the 7th annual Giving Goes Glam Fashion Show. Held at the Reading Public Museum’s Neag Planitarium, the fashion show raised money for the Wyomissing Area Education Foundation.

In addition to the fashion show, the night also included appetizers and desserts provided by several West Reading restaurants, a live auction by WASD Art Teacher Mike Miller, and a raffle drawing.

Hosted by the LOVE team of West Reading, runway models were provided by the following West Reading businesses: Fleet Feet, Bella Jules, Pollack Fashion Outerwear, Mixx Boutique, Baldwin Brass, Curious, Just Gorgeous, New World Jewellers, Charlotte Shop.

The LOVE team is an energetic organization of Leaders Outpouring Vitality Everyday into the community. The LOVE team aims to share ideas, communicate, encourage and motivate others to achieve their own personal and professional successes.

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Family Promise of Berks Honors Hamid Chaudhry at Taste of Hope

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Family Promise of Berks Honors Hamid Chaudhry at Taste of Hope

The 12th annual Taste of Hope by Family Promise of Berks honored local entrepreneur and philanthropist Hamid Chaudhry at the DoubleTree by Hilton Reading. The annual fundraiser and gala provides critical operating funds for Family Promise.

“We are honoring Hamid Chaudhry for his unconditional dedication to Berks County and its citizens & a strong commitment to giving our most vulnerable a second chance.”

Taste of Hope celebrates many years of success in lifting families and youth out of the unimaginable circumstance of homelessness. The evening included a sit-down dinner, live music by the Reading High School String Ensemble, and a live auction.

“When I came on board as Executive Director a year and a half ago, I invited Hamid to one of our leadership lunches. Seeing that youth homelessness was on the rise, the group was discussing ways to expand our reach to provide meals to people who come off the streets. Hamid, without hesitation said you can count on me, any time of day, call me and ill provide meals. He has been doing this out of the kindness of his heart, not asking for a tax receipt, or recognition.” – Elise Chesson, Executive Director of Family Promise of Berks.

Family Promise of Berks County is a 501c3 nonprofit and affiliate of Family Promise National. Family Promise partners with local communities and networks of volunteers to provide services to homeless families, youth and individuals facing a housing crisis. Current programs focus on rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention, mediation, advocacy and emergency assistance.

Reading Delegation Visits Reutlingen Germany

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Reading Delegation Visits Reutlingen Germany

A delegation of local Reading leaders is traveling to Germany this week to meet with their peers and discuss exchange programs, expansion of the international partnership, and other shared projects.

Representatives from Reading include City Councilwoman Marcia Goodman-Hinnerschitz, City Councilwoman Donna Reed, Greater Reading Chamber Alliance President Randy Peers, Reading School District Superintendent Dr Khalid Mumin and former City of Reading Mayor Tom McMahon.

On Tuesday, BCTV hosted a special live international Town Hall meeting. Dave Kline of the Reading Eagle moderated the discussion along with a few in studio guests. In Reutlingen, the delegation was joined by Reutlingen Mayor Bosch  along with exchange students from Reading Area Community College.

“We are thrilled to collaborate with our local leaders on this telecast, and excited to host an international conversation on our community media channels,” said BCTV Executive Director Heather Adams.

After 96 Years Zerns Farmers Market is Closed

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After 96 Years Zerns Farmers Market is Closed

After 96 years in business Zerns Farmers Market in Gilbersville is closing for good. Founded in 1922, Zerns Farmers Market is one of the oldest farmers markets with generations of families shopping and working at the market.

Before the doors close the the public for good, we take a walk through the building on its final weekend. Although most of the vendors spaces were empty, several vendors were offering clearance sales.

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Brecknock Orchard Fall Festival & Candy Drop

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Brecknock Orchard Fall Festival & Candy Drop

Each year Brecknock Orchard begins their Fall Festival weekend with a special fly over candy drop. Two planes fly low over the orchard to drop buckets of candy for kids.

Fall Festival at the Orchard begins in October at Brecknock Orchard and features Wagon Ride Orchard Tours, Straw Maze In the Big Barn, Rope Maze and outdoor games, Trike Bale Trail, make a caramel apple, Applesauce Demonstration, and Orchard Agriculture Educational Displays.

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