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October 2018

President's Message: This will be a short message as I know many of you are extremely busy preparing for our 69th Annual Holiday Fine Arts and Craft Festival on November 3 and 4 at Kutztown University and if you did not get  your application in yet, there is still...

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September 2018

President's Message: Autumn is just around the corner and we are hoping for some cooler and drier weather.  Harvest Fest at the Pennsylvania German Heritage Center is on September 22; please come out and check out your heritage at this beautiful time of year. And soon...

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August 2018

President's Message: It's that time again to get back to our monthly general meetings. Hope to see you all at our meeting on Tuesday, August 7 at 7:00 PM.  At our most recent Board of Directors' meeting we discussed and voted on having our November general meeting at...

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Walter Gottshall

Walter Gottshall

Walter Luke Gottshall, 97, of Reinholds, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his wife, close family and friends on Sunday, July 1, 2018, at Wyomissing Nursing and Rehab Center. Born on March 9, 1921, in Reinholds, he was the son of the late Luke and Fannie (Klapp)...

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May 2018

Message from the President: Since I just finished cutting my grass for the first time in 2018, I believe it is safe for me to say, "Welcome Spring" brief pause....at last! It's been a long winter but your Guild is gearing up and we are full steam ahead! Kicking off...

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April 2018

Please attend our April Meeting on Tuesday April 7, 2018, 7 PM at the GoggleWorks.  Check the board for the room number. This month will feature the newly juried members.  We will be voting on the new Reading-Berks Guild of Craftsmen Bylaws. Show Committee:   Planning...

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March 2018

President's Message I don't want to get too excited, but I think I can feel that Spring is in the air! This month several members of our Guild are participating in the Guild Village at Easter on the Farm which takes place at the Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage...

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February 2018

President's Message It wasn't that long ago we were wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and here we are -----one month of 2018 and it is history!  I am sure everyone is in the warmth of their studios working on new crafts for this year.  It is a good...

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January 2018

Happy New Year! The Reading-Berks Guild of Craftsmen board wishes you and your family a Very Happy New Year! Did you Renew your Membership? If you have been a member of the Guild for over 5 years, your renewal date is December 31. If you have joined in the last few...

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