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ARL Mobile Unit Offers Adoptable Cats BY FRANCINE FULTON
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etting adoptable pets out in the community to help them find permanent homes is one of the goals of the Animal Rescue League (ARL) of Berks County’s mobile adoption unit. The vehicle, housing a number of adoptable cats and kittens, made a stop at French Creek State Park in Elverson during a “Pancakes and Pets” breakfast offered by the site’s park rangers on July 19. “We usually do two to three events each month,” noted Heather Potteiger, ARL office and purchasing manager, adding that this is the first time that the mobile unit has visited French Creek State Park. “We are able to take the mobile unit out for adoptions and for microchipping and clinics. It’s our way to get out to community (members) who might not necessarily be able to make it to our facility.” Those interested in adopting a Among the kittens currently available for adoption from the Berks ARL are Rainbow Brownie (left), held by Lindsay Wright, ARL lifesaving program pet from the mobile unit can take specialist, and Strawberry Shortcake (right), held by volunteer Diane See Adoptable Cats pg 5 Reidnauer. Photo by Francine Fulton
All Hands on Deck: MTBB Volunteers Complete Home Repairs and More
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Volunteers of all ages and skill levels worked side by side this summer during Mission Trip Birdsboro & Beyond (MTBB), an annual effort that offers free home repairs to residents in need, including those who are elderly, are disabled or have financial struggles. Now in its 12th year, MTBB
sent 152 volunteers out to work on 50 projects in the community from July 16 to 19. This year’s volunteers wore bright orange T-shirts, which featured the equation “1 Mind Plus 1 Voice (equals) 2 Glorify God,” based on the Bible verse Romans 15:6. Each work site also included a sign that stated, “God’s Hands Helping to repair a deck are MTBB volunteers at Work.” (from left) Gabriella Discala, Mark Hile and See MTBB pg 4 Caleb Sotomayor. Photo by Francine Fulton
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Golf Tournament To Support Animal House Project BY FRANCINE FULTON
on Monday, July 21, which will benefit Animal House Project Bellewood Country Club, an (AHP), a nonprofit organization exclusive golf club in North that serves pet owners in need. Coventry Township, will be the By operating a pet food pantry site of a charity golf tournament and offering veterinary services, See Golf Tournament pg 9
Partipants in last year’s event included (from left) race co-directors Pam Haas and Lynn Cronomiz, Freddie Henry and Lynne Bickta.
Paint the Town Purple Run/Walk To Benefit Alzheimer’s Association
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s part of an effort to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and in memory of her mother, Carol, who passed away from the disease in 2017, Lynn Cronomiz of Morgantown will again host the Paint the Town Purple 5K, with all proceeds supporting the Alzheimer’s Association. This year’s event, which will include a 5K run and 1K fun walk , will take place at the Zerbe Retirement Community, 2499 Zerbe Road, Narvon, on Saturday, June 14. Registration will open at 8 a.m., and the 5K and walk will begin at 9:30 a.m. Participants and attendees are encouraged to wear purple to the event.
fundraiser. Paint the Town Purple began in 2023 at Historic Joanna Furnace. This is the second year it is being held at the retirement community. “We’re hoping to grow it this year. We are trying to attract runners from the L ancaster area (as well),” Cronomiz noted, adding, “The past two years we had beautiful weather. The 5K is professionally timed, and we accurately measured the course to be a 5K.” Nonrunners and walkers are also invited to attend to cheer on the 5K participants, but it is requested that they arrive by 9:15 am. due to a road closure. “The run goes out of Zerbe Mansion and down the hill on Zerbe Road and turns right onto Hammertown Road. The
have half of the road secured and the other half (open) to let out runners,” Cronomiz explained. “Then, they run up the hill about a half mile to the top of Zerbe Road and turn left. They will go along School House Lane, which is on the campus.” She noted that the walkers will stay on the campus on School House Lane. Retirement community residents are also involved in efforts to support the Alzheimer’s Association. “They did a bingo on May 19, and they raised $310,” she said. “The residents will also do a bake sale at the race.” There will also be an opportunity for attendees to win gift baskets through a random drawing. 5K participants will get five tickets, but the public may purchase tickets to win prizes, such as
Last year’s event drew more than 90 golfers.
Community Invited To Discover Chester County Farmers Markets BY FRANCINE FULTON
“It will be fun … like a treasure hunt,” said Melissa Harrop, AgConnect communications coordinator, when describing the Chester County Farmers Market Trail, which invites people to experience 10 different farmers markets across Chester County and collect a stamp at each one. Those who complete a Farmers Market Trail card will receive a
“Sometimes vendors change, or what each vendor brings week to week may change depending on what their stock is,” Harrop added. “Going to a farmers market is a new experience every time you go. You never know what you are going to find.” During the first-time event, being presented by AgConnect, local families are invited to take fun road trips to the various markets throughout the county.
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Churchtown Day To Feature Yard Sales, Pancake Breakfast BY FRANCINE FULTON
Members of the Caernarvon Historical Society will present Churchtown Day, featuring community yard sales as well as a pancake breakfast prepared at the Caernarvon Fire Company, on Saturday, Aug. 2. The event will be held rain or shine. T his is the 41st year for C hurchtown Day, which is traditionally held on the first Saturday in August. Yard sales will begin at 7 a.m. on Route 23 in Churchtown, as well as in neighboring communities and at Caernarvon Township Park, which is where the Caernarvon Elementary School once stood. A highlight of the event this year will be the Caernar von Historical Society’s own f lea market held at its headquarters, 2148 Main St., Narvon. “We had (the flea market) inside and outside. This year, it will be inside,” noted Yvonne Styer, historical society president and historian. “People can walk around and pick up what they want and then pay for it (at the cashier). The front doors will be open.” Items for sale in the society’s building will include frames; toys; books; housewares, including glassware; and seasonal decor, including Christmas ornaments, Easter items and Halloween decorations. “Everything (for sale) was a donation,” Styer said, noting that all items will be reasonably priced. Those interested in renting a See Churchtown Day pg 6
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