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🌱 See which Birdsboro properties just changed hands and for how much.
You won't want to miss 'The Office' Star Kate Flannery Headlines 4th Annual Pottstown Film Festival Oct. 9–11 on the Birdsboro Patch…
Coffee in hand, Birdsboro? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See which Birdsboro properties just changed hands and for how much.
- Thinking about a hands-on visit with Birdsboro's Buck Hollow Llamas?
Also on today's calendar: 'The Office' Star Kate Flannery Headlines 4th Annual Pottstown Film Festival Oct. 9–11 and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 63 and low of 41 degrees.
- Wednesday: Sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 70, low: 50.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 78 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Berks County real estate transactions for Oct. 4 (readingeagle.com) — Recent Berks County deed filings show two Birdsboro properties changing hands, including a Hampton Drive home sold for $250,000 and an East Main Street property transferred for $1. The full list details many other township and borough transactions, offering a snapshot of current home values and ownership changes across the county. 
• How About a Visit With Llamas? Or Alpacas (or Both)? (nytimes.com) — Buck Hollow Llamas in Birdsboro is featured as an example of growing llama and alpaca agritourism, offering one-hour, hands-on tours for $20 per person. The piece explains the differences between llamas and alpacas, how farms use them for therapy and tourism, and suggests booking visits in advance.
📸 Around Birdsboro
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Birdsboro
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★ Featured events ★
- 'The Office' Star Kate Flannery Headlines 4th Annual Pottstown Film Festival Oct. 9–11 →
Rivet: Canteen & Assembly, 238 E High St, Pottstown
6:00 pm - Texas Holdem Poker Tournament Fundraiser →
Stonersville Social Club, 5580 Boyertown Pike, Birdsboro
6:00 pm - Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival →
The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center & Fairgrounds, 100 Station Ave, Oaks
9:00 am
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Saturday October 24
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Other local events
- Reading Girls JV Volleyball @ Daniel Boone →
Daniel Boone Area High School, 501 Chestnut St, Birdsboro
6:00 pm - Lovelace at Station 7 Event Center →
Station 7 Event Center, Birdsboro
8:00 pm - Lovelace at The Station 7 Event Center →
Station 7 Event Center, Birdsboro
8:00 pm - Heritage Day Fall Festival →
Daniel Boone Homestead, 400 Daniel Boone Road, Birdsboro
12:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
Friday October 9
Sunday October 18
📣 Birdsboro Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 1001 E Wyomissi, Flying Hills
7:00 am - Fall Road Tour at Coventry Parlor/653 Laurelwood Road
North Coventry Township, 653 Laurelwood Rd, Pottstown
8:45 am - Viewing Connie Marmarou
Greek Festival/Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 1001 E Wyomissing Blvd, Reading
10:00 am - Berks Cty. WIC Pop-up Farmers Market →
Berks County WIC Center, 1110 Rockland St., Reading
10:00 am - Civil Service Commission Meeting →
West Reading Borough Hall, 500 Chestnut Street, West Reading
10:30 am - Wyomissing Quad XC Meet →
Wyomissing PA
1:00 pm - Fresh2You Mobile Market 2026 →
Pottstown Calvary Christian Center, 426 Laurelwood Rd., Pottstown
2:00 pm - finance program: credit confidence
Reading Public Library, 100 S 5th St, Reading
4:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hand-painted murals can be tailored to your space's unique architecture, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
This mural features an alphabet-themed "I Spy" game, with small illustrations representing each letter hidden throughout the design for children to… (Nextdoor Birdsboro)
- InstaSwim posted a job opening for Private Swim Instructor in Douglassville. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep (04097) - 1139 Benjamin Frankin Hwy W in Douglassville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Birdsboro here.
🗞 Nearby News
Reading
- Investigation Into Human Remains Ongoing In Reading (iheart.com)
- Police pursue stolen vehicle from Wyomissing into Reading (berksweekly.com)
- Seven Pennsylvania Diners That Still Serve Scrapple Crispy Enough To Crack (newsbreak.com)
West Reading
- High-speed pursuit of stolen SUV ends at woods along Schuylkill River Trail in Reading (readingeagle.com)
Ok Birdsboro! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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