Penn State Berks is holding a free public event, “Eras Tour (Penn State Berks Version)” on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Perkins Plaza on the Spring Township campus.

Admission is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required at berks.psu.edu/public-events-calendar/special-events/eras-tour.

Students from the college’s Taylor Swift, Gender and Communication course will guide guests through an interactive tour of each era/album of Swift’s career. There will be a photo booth along with games and activities. At noon there will be a performance of Swift’s hits by the Stephanie Grace Band.

Fundraising gala

Opportunity House will hold a gala fundraiser on November 14th from 6:30 to 11:00 pm in the Miller Center for the Arts at Reading Area Community College.

The event will celebrate the organization’s 40th anniversary and the many lives the shelter has changed.

Entertainment will be provided by the Craig Thatcher Trio. Tickets are $250 per person and are available at e.givesmart.com/events/DxX/.

Ag career fair

The Berks County Department of Agriculture is holding an Agriculture and Natural Resources Career Fair on Thursday, Nov. 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Leesport Farmers Market in Ontelaunee Township.

Only 10% of people working in agriculture are farmers. The rest work in supporting fields such as biotechnology, robotics, engineering and mechanics, business management, economics and finance, education and research, forestry, timber and wood products, agronomy, animal production, entomology, veterinary science, food production and packaging, landscaping territory and conservation and natural resources.

Exhibitors from companies, government agencies and universities will be at the event to discuss career opportunities.

To learn more, call 610-378-1844 or email [email protected]. Register at lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/qqzzadm before November 1st to be entered into the draw.

There is no cost to participate and there will be free refreshments and prizes for participation.

Boone’s birthday

The Daniel Boone Homestead will celebrate the 290th birthday of its namesake on Sunday, Nov. 3, from noon to 4 p.m., at the site in Exeter Township.

The guest speaker will be Boone biographer Robert Morgan, who is scheduled to appear at 2 p.m. and will sign books after his talk. There will be a birthday party with colonial toys and games, crafts and birthday cake. Boone House tours will be offered throughout the afternoon, and other historic buildings on the site will be open.

Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors 65 and older, $5 for ages 6-17 and free for children under 5 and Daniel Boone Homestead Associates members.

History open house

A Leesport Historical Society Open House is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 3, from 1 to 4 p.m. at 128 Main St. Tour the 1858 school, which served the community until 1961. See original school items and local and regional artifacts, including a Quaker marriage from 1750. Certificate.

Crafts Festival

The Reading-Berks Craft Guild has scheduled its 74th Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Festival for Saturday, November 2nd from 9:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday, November 3rd from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, in Michael O’. Pake Field House at Kutztown University. The event features work by more than 70 artisans from Pennsylvania and beyond.

The first 50 patrons to arrive on Saturday will receive a gift. Admission is $6; free for children under 12 years old. KU students and employees enter free. Learn more at rbcrafts.org.

Dumplings with apples

Fleetwood Grange, 2864 Moselem Springs Road, is selling apple dumplings on Tuesday, Nov. 12, cost is $4.50 each. Collection is from the Grange Hall between 12.30pm and 5.30pm. Orders must be placed in advance by calling 484-793-2860. The order deadline is Friday, November 1st.

Turkey dinner

A turkey dinner will be held Saturday, November 2, from 3 to 7 p.m. at St. John’s United Church of Christ. Paul, 1979 Weavertown Road, Amityville. Dinner is served buffet style and includes turkey, stuffing, green beans, corn, sauerkraut, cranberry sauce, roll and butter. Turkey soup, coffee and pie will be served at the table.

The cost of the meal is $15 for adults, $8 for children under 12 and free for children 4 and younger. Packed dinners are available for $15. Call 610-689-9364 for more information.

Farm schedule

On Saturday, Nov. 2, from 2:30 to 5 p.m., the Dreibelbis Farm Historical Society will host a family-oriented fall program at the site near Virginville.

There will be spooky rides, a bonfire, free hot dogs and s’mores, pumpkin decorating, apple cider pressing and face painting. A theater group from Kutztown University will read stories for the family.

There is a $5 admission donation to benefit the farm (children under 3 get in free). Donation covers all activities and refreshments; Parking on site is free. Anything more than a chance of drizzle in the weather forecast will cause organizers to cancel the event.

The historic Dreibelbis Farm is located on Route 143 South Virginville. GPS Address: 356 Hard Hill Road, Hamburg, PA.

For more information, visit www.Dreibelbisfarm.org or Historic Dreibelbis Farm on Facebook or call 610-451-1193.

Turkey Trot

The ninth annual Thanksgiving Day Trat is set for Thursday, Nov. 28, at Boyertown Community Park, 417 S. Madison St. The event includes a 5K run and a 1 mile fun run/walk. The event is organized by the Boyertown Wellness Council.

Prizes will be awarded to the oldest male and female overall, the top three in multiple age categories for the 5K race, the largest family and the person who has traveled the farthest, plus lots of giveaways for anyone who pre-registers. Prizes include gift baskets and gift certificates.

Registration for the 5K is $30 for adults, $20 for children 12 and under through Oct. 31. The price increases to $35 after October 31, including race day. The fun run/walk fee is $25 and $20 for children 12 and under. The 5K race fee is $35 after Oct. 31, including race day. Register at www.boyertownareamulti-service.org. Race day registration and check-in begins at 8:15 a.m. To learn about sponsorship opportunities, visit bit.ly/3PJWVEw.

Theology with a twist

The Nov. 5 Theology with a Twist program features Reverend Becky Sausser presenting “Naughty Little Bits in the Bible: Passages We Like to Ignore.” The program takes place at 7 pm at the Kutztown Tavern, 272 W. Main St. This presentation is not suitable for children.

Sausser, the head pastor at St. John’s UCC in Allentown, will discuss how the biblical text is caught in the crossfire amid discussions about book bans.

Theology with a Twist meets in the upper room of the tavern. The event is free, but food and drink can be purchased in the downstairs restaurant and brought into the event space. Parking is available in the community lot behind the tavern or on the main street. All are welcome.

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