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Boyertown Area Multi-Service launched its new Homelessness Task Force thanks to a fundraising campaign with a matching donation from a local bank. During the month of March, the Multi-Service raised more than $14,000 through its Stronger Together Campaign. Ambler Savings Bank helped kick off the campaign by matching dollar-for-dollar every donation up to $5,000. Multi-Service teamed up with The United Way of Boyertown to prioritize homelessness as a critical need in the community by creating the Task Force to offer rapid response to those in crisis, the two organizations announced in a release. - Advertisement - Additionally, the Case Management Program has been revamped to reflect the needs of the community in regards to housing. This includes a 90 plus day program that stabilizes housing and addresses the barriers that created the issue in the first place. ....
The Boyertown Area Historical Society invites the community to its Come Out Swinging Metal Detecting Fundraiser at Camp Cannon Hill in Boyertown. âThe event is sold out, but folks are allowed to come to check it out. They can also try it out,â said Luann Zambanini of the Historical Society. âWe will have a metal detecting company Minelab Metal Detectors that sells all kinds of metal detecting equipment. They will set up an area where folks can test out a detector and see how it works.â âItâs a really fun event,â she added. - Advertisement - Held April 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and April 25 from 9 a.m. to noon, the two-day event is a fun outdoor experience for all ages including raffles, vendors, food and prizes. While the paid hunt is sold out, there is much to do such as learn about the metal detecting hobby from vendors and try out equipment for free, as well as watch the detectors in action. ....
Amanda Pelesky, owner and sole artist of Jewels By AGP Inc. designs wire wrapped pendants and bracelets to create pretty, unique and wearable art. She specializes in real gemstone materials and also makes pieces that incorporate well with essential oil use. Submitted photo ....
April 11 Literatour Berks Author Zoom: 10 a.m. author Raffi Berg discusses his book Red Sea Spies: The True Story of Mossad’s Fake Diving Resort. Register at www.readingjewishcommunity.org/home/literatour. April 12 - Advertisement - Miller-Keystone Blood Drive: 1 to 6 p.m. at Boyertown Community Library. Appointment required. Schedule online at giveapint.org or call 1-800-223-6667. Registration in lower level of library. April 15 Alzheimerâs support group - Understanding the basics: 6:30 to 8 p.m. join senior care experts from Chestnut Knoll via Zoom or call 1-646-558-8656. RSVP at 610-473-8066. Zoom meeting code - 585 786 5203. April 19 Spark Joy Webinar: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free, hosted by Muhlenberg, Kutztown and Oley Valley Community Libraries. Learn the KonMari Method with Shannon Honeycutt of Spark Joy Charlotte. Includes Q&A and raffle. Register by emailing [email protected]. ....
Route 73 and Neiffer Road, Obelisk April 11: The Rev. Christian McMullan will conduct the 8 a.m. Holy Communion in the church and the 10:15 a.m. worship service to be held in the church. All are welcome. - Advertisement - Guidelines: attendees must wear a mask and practice social distancing of at least 6 feet. We will not be singing as we are accustomed to. Please do not attend services if you feel sick. Weekly services are also offered online via the St. Lukeâs Obelisk YouTube Channel. It is our hope and prayer that everyone stays safe and well during these difficult times. ....