The Yocum Library is closed May 29th - 31st.
There are events in the Reading, PA area that are free to the public that the family may enjoy.
For a complete listing of Memorial Day Parades and Services, go to
http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=139612
Saturday-Wyomissing Memorial Day Parade
Sunday - Memorial service, 2 p.m., Aulenbach Cemetery, 2100 Perkiomen Ave., Mount Penn.
Oley American Legion Post 878 presents the Oley Valley Memorial Day Parade & Memorial Ceremony, 6 p.m.
Monday
Memorial Day Parade, 8:30 a.m., starting at main entrance to Kutztown Fairgrounds, then on Main Street to Fairview Cemetery then to Hope Cemetery.
Mohnton Memorial Day Parade, 9 a.m., starting at the VFW to Wyomissing Avenue to Walnut Street to Church Street to the cemetery. Services will follow at Mohnsville Cemetery.
Exeter American Legion Post 934's 29th annual Exeter Township Memorial Day Parade, 9 a.m., from Exeter High School to Forest Hills Memorial Park, where a ceremony will follow from 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Denver Memorial Day Parade, 9 a.m., starting at Fire Company hall at Locust and North Fourth streets and proceeding to Denver Memorial Park, where services will follow.
Bernville Memorial Day Parade, 2 p.m., with service in Umbenhauer Park to follow. Entertainment by the Rajah Concert Band. 484-256-6518.
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Gring's Mill Amphitheater, Wyomissing
Concerts are FREE and open to the public. Bring Lawn Chairs & Blankets. Refreshments available.
Sunday, May 30th Ringgold Band
The historic Ringgold Band is proud to be one of America's first community bands. Formed in 1852 amid the rolling hills and farms of Berks County, PA., they continue a long-standing tradition of fine musical entertainment in southeastern Pennsylvania. Their diverse concert program will include familiar classics and challenging new works, as well as symphonic overtures, show tunes, solos and a myriad of marches. www.ringgoldband.com Rain Date: Sunday, June 6th.
http://www.countyofberks.com/parks/cwp/view.asp?a=1244&q=449830&parksNav=
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"OPEN PIANO" AT THE PAGODA - Sunday, May 30th
DATE & TIME: Every Last Sunday of every month from 1-3pm. Sunday, May 30th to Sunday, June 27, 2010.
LOCATION: The Pagoda in Reading
ADMISSION: FREE!
PHONE: 610-655-6271 or 610-655-2584
DETAILS: "Open Piano" hosted by Gran'pas' Ragtime Piano, offers an opportunity for people of all ages and skill levels to perform in front of a small audience. Participants will play a piano provided by Gran'pas' Ragtime Piano, and will also be given the chance to be on Gran'pas' variety piano show which airs on Berks Community Television. Come to play. Come to listen...
http://www.readingpa.gov/documents/pagoda_mayjune_2010.pdf
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
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- Internet Public Library . The “Reading Room” is interesting. Books, magazine, journal links and much much more.
- File Extension Resource. Ever wonder what those extensions mean on a file? Check this site out for thousands of extensions, what they mean, and what programs open them
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