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President's Message: As our energies are being used to get ready for our 72nd Holiday Fine Art and Craft Festival that is quickly approaching on October 29 and October 30, our thoughts and prayers are with these families who have had their lives turned upside down by...

President's Message: The Labor Day holiday began in the late 19th century at the urging of labor activists who wanted to recognize the American worker for the many contributions they made to help America’s strength, prosperity and well being. So on this Labor Day I...

President's Message: I had a new experience this Spring and Summer.  I was part of setting up and tearing down of the Kutztown Folk Festival.  Our team was made up of Heather Zimmerman, Steve Sharidin, and a group of energetic young men from Kutztown University.  It...

President's Message: With our second annual “First Saturday in May” Spring show right around the corner, I am happy to say we are ready and eager for everyone to come see us on Saturday, May 7 at Renninger’s Farmer’s Market from 9 AM to 3 PM, under the Pavilion.  With...

President's Message: I am hoping to see a room full of people at our April 5 general meeting at the GoggleWorks.  Tuesday’s meeting is one that you will not want to miss.  Our program is going to be about Facebook, a learning event-no tests; just a whole lot of good...

President's Message: Are we really having six more weeks of winter?  One day it is 60 degrees and the next day we find ourselves in the middle of a white-out snow squall.   But no matter what the weather, things are happening with your Reading-Berks Guild, so get on...

Update to the Feb 2022 Newsletter: Membership Chair Report Any new members who have not received badges yet, please connect with me and I will make sure you are in the next batch for ordering.  I currently have one person on my new list. If you are having issues with...

President's Message: It is again my great pleasure to be able to say to our Reading-Berks Guild of Craftsmen Family, “Happy New Year” as we welcome in 2022.  I am grateful for all of your support that you have shown to me and our Board and our Show committee during...

President's Message: Kudos to our Show Chairperson, Steve Hunter, and his Show Committee for promoting and producing a very successful 71st Juried Holiday Fine Art and Craft Festival.  From 8:00 AM Friday morning to 7:00 PM Sunday evening, the O’Pake Fieldhouse at...