Albright College focuses on Holocaust education improvements

The Jewish Federation of Reading/Berks and Albright College are hosting a lecture on Holocaust education. The event, titled “80 Years Later: Fulfilling Holocaust Education’s Great Promise,” will take place on March 27 at 7 p.m. in the Freedman Gallery at Albright College. Boaz Dvir, the speaker, will discuss the failures of traditional Holocaust education and suggest new methods to combat antisemitism. Boyertown Area Multi-Service is holding a Spring Basket Extravaganza on March 28 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Center at Spring Street. Attendees can buy raffle tickets for baskets donated by local businesses. Entry costs $5, which includes a chance to win tickets to a Philadelphia Flyers game. A support group for those mourning the sudden loss of a spouse will meet on March 25 at 6 p.m. at the Exeter Community Library. This group, called sudSSpirit, does not require registration and is free to attend. Habitat for Humanity of Berks County is hosting its ninth annual Birdhouse Challenge on April 29 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Reading. The event will feature food, drinks, and entertainment, plus an auction of handcrafted birdhouses. The Modern Classics Motorcycle Show returns to Martin Moto in Boyertown on March 29 and 30, showcasing motorcycles from the 1960s to the 1990s. The event is free and runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The Nun Run 5K and Fun Walk is scheduled for April 12 in Muhlenberg Township. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m., with the youth run starting at 9:40 a.m. A discussion on the relevance of faith communities will take place on April 1 at the Kutztown Tavern. The Rev. Bill Worley will lead the conversation, emphasizing their importance in today’s society. The event is free, but food and drink will be available for purchase. The Heidelberg Heritage Society will meet on March 27 to hear John Kissinger discuss "Alternate History" at the Historic Lerch Tavern. The meeting is open to the public. An auction to benefit cancer patients will be held on March 29 at Hebron Catering Hall. Admission is $50 and includes food and drinks. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. On April 3, the Mennonite Heritage Center will present a program about the translation of the Bible during the Reformation. This free event will explore the work of Anabaptists Hans Denck and Ludwig Haetzer and does not require registration.