Posts From: February 2018

Disc Golf at French Creek State Park, Berks County, PA

By Lisa Haggerty on Feb. 20, 2018

Disc Golf at French Creek State Park By Cindy Ross “You have to snap your whole body,” Skeeter instructs me as I clutch the red plastic disk in my hand and get ready to throw. “It’s the snap of the wrist and the whip of the arm combined,” and he shows me how to get into position at the tee. “Stop…

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Laugh, cry, sing and dance this weekend in Berks County, PA

By Lisa Haggerty on Feb. 14, 2018

Laugh, cry, sing and dance this weekend in Berks County, PA. Great entertainment is yours for the taking, and Pennsylvania's Americana Region has the scoop on a variety of events. You'll find comedy shows, plays, concerts and more happening this Friday through Sunday. Interested in learning more…

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Love is all around in Berks County

By Lisa Haggerty on Feb. 08, 2018

Love is all around this weekend in Berks County. After all, Valentine’s Day is only a few days away. For those looking to celebrate the holiday, we have some fun suggestions to make planning a romantic outing easy. Simply choose an activity from our list of love inspired events (below) and…

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Punxsutawney Phil’s Worst Nightmare: Groundhog with a Side of Carrots & Potatoes

By Lisa Haggerty on Feb. 08, 2018

Blog by Berks History Center Originally posted February 2, 2018 While some might consider him a sign of the season, some Berks County residents consider him dinner! That’s right, groundhog is a little-known culinary secret in Berks County. As an avid hunter, Berks History Center Executive…

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