Habitat for Humanity of Berks County celebrated its work on the evening of May 11 with a Birdhouse Challenge at FirstEnergy Stadium in Reading.
Last yearâs event was put on hold due to COVID, and organizers wanted this yearâs evening to be outside to help with safety measures.
âWe missed you all last year and wanted to make sure we were able to plan a safe event this year, said committee Chairwoman Patrice Bentz of Wyomissing.
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The evening began by recognizing some community members for their work.
Russell Hoke won the 2019 Birdhouse Challenge Award, Paul Smith, Blandon received the 2019 Volunteer of the Year Award, Customerâs Bank received the 2019 Community Partner award. Twenty-twenty award recipients were Patrice Bentz for Volunteer of the Year and Highlands at Wyomissing for Community Partner.
âWeâve decided to take the event outside,â said event chair, Patrice Bentz.
The Birdhouse Challenge is scheduled for May 11 at FirstEnergy Stadium beginning at 5:30 p.m. Willougbyâs on Park will be catering the evening which includes a two-hour open bar. The event will take place rain or shine, since FirstEnergy Stadium has plenty of covered open space.
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âWe feel people are tired of online events, and are ready to get out. An outdoor space will allow for better social distancing and we will make it a great, safe and fun evening out,â Bentz explained.
The Birdhouse Challenge features both traditional and wildly creative birdhouses from local artists, craftsmen, and first-time birdhouse builders. Businesses and individuals throughout Berks County highlight their products, services, and talents using their interpretation of the birdhouse as their guide, or by being featured in the eventâs silent auction which includes a variety of