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Hundreds of new Alvernia University freshmen helped the Berks Boys and Girls Club on Saturday (Aug.

22) by making welcome kits, posters, and banners while cleaning and sprucing up the facility before the school year begins. The event gave students and club staff a positive community experience.

Music, shopping and plenty of food continue along the river in Muhlenberg Township until this evening (local vendors offering live tunes and snacks) invite community members to enjoy a lively outing.

The Chip Rohrbach Foundation is preparing for its 2nd annual Chip N Putt Fundraiser to boost theater accessibility for local residents.

The event will open stages (changing lives as Chip intended) and enhance community cultural experiences.

Huff’s Union Church at 540 Conrad Road in Hereford Township will hold an outdoor pet blessing during its worship service today at 10:30 a.m. Appropriately leashed pets and livestock are welcome, and owners worried about their pet's socialization may bring a photo (additional detail).

A new student hangout named The Lounge opened Friday night on Saint Lawrence Ave in Saint Lawrence to offer Berks County students a safe space to study, play video games, ping-pong, and enjoy live music (sign-ups are available online).

SightMD Pennsylvania supports Children's Eye Health and Safety Month by offering routine eye exams for children ahead of the new school year at its Spring Township office, and parents are encouraged to schedule appointments to catch vision issues early.

Psychotherapist Shonda Moralis discussed menopause awareness on 69 News at Sunrise.

The segment explained that many people face challenges in talking about menopause at work and aims to shift this conversation.

Berks Catholic Saints, fresh off a Section 5 title in 2025, plan to replicate their strong season as they face tough opponents from Aug.

28 onward. Key players like Faith Zudie will lead the team despite losing several starters last season (including Camara and Gerald).