Leesport Local Events Newsletter – June 2013
Welcome to the June Edition of the Leesport Current Events Newsletter. We’ve been patient and survived Winter. Now it’s time to reap the benefits! There are a lot of fun and interesting events happening in June, so browse around and get involved as much as possible. The World War II Air Show will be taking place June 7-8-9, so plan accordingly and use the events below to fill out your month.
On to the deals and events! Check it out:
Upcoming Events
| Event | Company | Date | Details |
| Classic Harley Community Day | Classic Harley Davidson | 6/7-6/8 | Open to all and free to attend, Classic Harley Community Day weekend is a celebration of our riding enthusiasts, Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary and Our Community. Our MotorClothes Department will be setting up outside for both days, to enjoy the high aerials of the Warbirds during the WWII weekend. Saturday, June 8 we are adding demo rides, Keystone Miller Blood Drive, Shady Maple Express, local rescue leagues and non-profits plus more high aerials! |
| Taste of Kutztown | Downtown Kutztown | 6/8/13 | This year’s event will feature a 2-block closure of Main Street in the heart of downtown Kutztown with a street market theme featuring live music, 14 wineries and food sampling and sales, artisans or unique crafts. |
| Free concert by the Reading Philharmonic Orchestra | Reading Public Museum | 6/9/13 | A musical celebration of the centennial of the Reading Public Museum by the Reading Philharmonic Orchestra with special guests, Swing Fever — playing classics from the orchestral and big band repertoires. Join us “Under the Linden Tree” in our Arboretum for this FREE concert… bring your lawn chairs! |
| Paddle & Pedal along the Tulpehocken Creek | Blue Marsh Lake | 6/21/13 | Can’t decide how best to experience the Tulpehocken Creek’s natural scenic beauty this summer? Join 3D Outdoor Rental and Parks staff for a double dose of outdoor recreational fun as we kayak AND bike along the Tulpehocken Creek. |
| Adult Book Club | Schuylkill Valley Community Library | 6/24/13 | Please join us to discuss the book “The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society” by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows. New members welcome, no registration required. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the circulation desk. |
| Pig Roast | Meadowbrook Country Club | 7/27/13 | Full menu, music entertainment, and a special wine tasting by Long Trout Winery. |
Coupons
| Coupon | Company | Details |
| Buy 500 Biz Cards, Get 500 Free | Keystone Printing | It’s time for spring cleaning of your brand! Get 25% off a brand new logo design and take your business to the next level. |
| 1/2 Price Bottle of Wine | Knight’s Pub | Come in for Lobster Night every Tuesday and get a bottle of wine at half price. |
| $1 First Month Self Storage | DAK Self Storage | DAK offers a special $1 first month offer on select self storage units. Browse units online and look for the golden star. |
| 50% Off Mini Golf | Ozzy’s Family Fun Center | Buy one mini golf pass and get the second at 50% off. |
| FREE Home Selling Consultation | Bold Realty | Long time local agent George Apsokardu has experience fixing, staging, and selling homes. If you are considering selling your place, follow the link and fill out the contact form for a free consultation. George can help ensure you get the most for your home. |
| FREE In-Home Moving Estimate | Lausch’s Moving | Free professional in-home moving estimate with a certified moving consultant from Lausch’s Moving & Storage, Inc. In Service of Berks for over 75 years. Experienced and honest movers. Reasonable rates. Residential, Commercial, Industrial. |
Local News
| Story | Date | Details |
| County judge denies new trial for killer | 6/4/2013 | Berks County Judge Jeffrey K. Sprecher denied a request on Monday to overturn the conviction and life sentence of William R. Landis for the October 2009 slaying of his wife. |
| Stirring up a wild brew in Centre Township | 6/4/2013 | Karen Palcho, Centre Township, has a goal of bringing these unique farmhouse beers to the Philadelphia and Berks County regions through her homemade brews, Karen’s Wild Ales. |
| Father’s search ends tragically in Susquehanna River | 6/4/2013 |
Mike Moyer had been searching desperately since Saturday, looking on land and water, from morning to night, in hopes of finding his son…Moyer’s son was fishing with two former Muhlenberg High School classmates Saturday when their 6- to 8-foot aluminum boat capsized near the Peach Bottom nuclear plant in York County about 5:45 p.m.
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| City administration revives proposal for streetlight assessments | 6/4/2013 | Mayor Vaughn D. Spencer’s administration is reviving a proposal to impose a streetlight assessment that might cost a row home owner $16 a year, but larger property owners several thousand dollars. |
Berks Perks
Berks Perks is a local website designed to bring deals to nearby residents. Businesses sponsor ‘perks’ which means they are motivated to sell.
| Perk | Company | Details |
| $40 in Shoes, Accessories & Apparel ($20) | A Running Start | For $20 you can enjoy $40 to spend on shoes, athletic wear and other accessories that are all approved and customized for you buy the professional staff at A Running Start! They will analyze your running style, talk to you about your needs and help you get the gear that is right for you! Don’t miss out on this great Perk! |
| 3-Room Carpet Cleaning valued at $110 ($75) | Kauffman’s Cleaning | Bring life back to your aging carpet with this amazing deal from Kauffman’s Cleaning. For just $75 you get a 3-room carpet cleaning which is a $110 value! Carpet cleaning can help bring your dying carpet back to life while creating a safer environment for pets and children. |
Happy deal hunting and we hope to see you at some of these great events!
Storage for Leesport Apartment Renters
Leesport is home to many fine apartment complexes. In the current economy, renting is becoming a more common and reasonable solution for individuals with living space needs. The only catch is that apartment living can come with certain size constraints, especially for individuals who are moving in from out of town or who are downgrading in size.
If you have found yourself in a situation where you intend to rent but can’t comfortably fit all your possessions in your space, consider an affordable self storage solution.
Why Self Storage is Right for Renters
One of the most important factors of living in an apartment is avoiding a cramped and crowded sensation. This can take careful planning and tough choices regarding decorating and inclusion of things like furniture. Often renters will acquire things over the years as well and simply run out of storage space to put it.
DAK Self Storage is an optimal solution for individuals in this situation. DAK offers a wide variety of storage unit sizes, ranging from the size of a locker to the size of a large garage bay. This means we can accommodate small temporary storage needs or large long-term needs. Renters frequently end up with extra vehicles, furniture, tools, and other equipment that they need nearby but can not have in the rental unit. Fortunately DAK is located right off of highway 61 in town center, so their belongings are never more than a few minutes away.
Ready for Bulk Items or Sensitive Items
Even if you have lots and lots of items that need storage (short term or long term), we have wide drive up bays leading to large storage units. This makes it easy to transfer your possessions right from the moving truck into your space. If you happen to have sensitive items like art, wine, books, etc. we offer indoor climate controlled storage as well.
Our entire facility is fence enclosed and video monitored. You can rest easy when you store with DAK.
How to Get Started
If you think storage might be right for you, the next step is easy! All you have to do is click here and you’ll be taken to an online selection of units we have available and the monthly rate of each unit. If you need to learn a little more about what each unit size can accommodate, read this guide.
Leesport Local Events Newsletter – April 2013
Welcome to the April Edition of the Leesport Current Events Newsletter. With any luck we will be experiencing warmer weather and frolicking amongst the springtime wildflowers…or at least not scraping ice off of our cars. In the meantime check out some of these great events and deals. There are some particularly interesting things happening around Berks in April so look carefully for the things that might be up your alley.
On to the deals and events! Check it out:
Upcoming Events
| Event | Company | Date | Details |
| Lego Castle Adventure | Reading Public Museum | 4/1-4/5 | Visitors will be immersed in castle life through experiences designed specifically for children and families. Enter the LEGO kingdom’s royal castle to sit in their majesties’ thrones and view the royal family’s portrait — made out of LEGO bricks — and a LEGO suit of armor. View the king’s secret treasure room filled with LEGO jewels. |
| Flight Night | Stokesay Castle | 4/3/13 | Flight night is all about trying a variety. Whether you prefer beer, wine or martinis, you will get to experience different selections in sampling glasses. To go along with your flight drinks, we are also now offering 1/2 price appetizers! A great way to try new things and learn what you like best! |
| Berks Jazz Fest | Berks County | 4/5-4/14 | Be a part of the highly acclaimed Berks Jazz Fest, one of the most well known and celebrated events in the area. |
| Wildflower Walk | Blue Marsh Lake | 4/12/13 | Enjoy the blooming wildflowers around the Blue Marsh Lake Stilling Basin Area. |
| Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band | Sovereign Center | 4/24/13 | Seger has written and recorded many timeless classics through his career including Turn The Page, Night Moves, Mainstreet, Against The Wind, Hollywood Nights, Like A Rock, Rock And Roll Never Forgets, We’ve Got Tonight, Old Time Rock And Roll, Her Strut, You’ll Accomp’ny Me, Travelin Man/Beautiful Loser, and Katmandu. |
| Go Fly a Kite Day | Berks Youth Rec Facility | 4/28/13 | The sky above the Berks County Recreation Facility will be filled with brilliant colors and a variety of shapes & creatures, as all levels of kiters, from beginners to professionals, enjoy a festival celebrating the high-flying fascination of kiting. |
Coupons
| Coupon | Company | Details |
| 25% Off New Logo Design | Keystone Printing | It’s time for spring cleaning of your brand! Get 25% off a brand new logo design and take your business to the next level. |
| Free Liter of Coke with Pizza | Unc’s Pizzeria | Just like the coupon says! Get a free liter of coke with any pizza order. |
| $1 First Month Self Storage | DAK Self Storage | DAK offers a special $1 first month offer on select self storage units. Browse units online and look for the golden star. |
| 1/2 Off All Day Wristband | Ozzy’s Family Fun Center | Purchase one all-day access wristband at Ozzy’s Family Fun Center and receive the second for 1/2 off. |
| FREE Home Selling Consultation | Bold Realty | Long time local agent George Apsokardu has experience fixing, staging, and selling homes. If you are considering selling your place, follow the link and fill out the contact form for a free consultation. George can help ensure you get the most for your home. |
| FREE In-Home Moving Estimate | Lausch’s Moving | Free professional in-home moving estimate with a certified moving consultant from Lausch’s Moving & Storage, Inc. In Service of Berks for over 75 years. Experienced and honest movers. Reasonable rates. Residential, Commercial, Industrial. |
Local News
| Story | Date | Details |
| Trial begins for man accused of killing his wife | 4/2/2013 | William R. Landis Jr. shot his wife in October 2009 and hid in his Spring Township basement, prompting an eight-hour standoff with police, a prosecutor told a Berks County jury Tuesday. |
| Fatal fire investigated in Bethel Township | 4/2/2013 | Firefighters discovered the body of a male while battling a fire early this morning in a mobile home in Bethel Township, state police said. |
| Casey says he now supports gay marriage | 4/2/2013 |
Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey announced Monday that he favors gay marriage, the latest of several lawmakers to change positions on the issue now before the U.S. Supreme Court.
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| Sweeping agreement on guns in Connecticut | 4/2/2013 | With an announcement of sweeping proposals to curb gun violence, Connecticut lawmakers said they are hoping to send a message to Congress and other state legislators across the country: A bipartisan agreement on gun control is possible. |
Berks Perks
Berks Perks is a local website designed to bring deals to nearby residents. Businesses sponsor ‘perks’ which means they are motivated to sell.
| Perk | Company | Details |
| 55% Off Deck Staining | Pannontech Remodeling | Choose from Three Options:$99 for staining a small deck up to 100 square feet (a $210 value) $199 for staining a medium deck up to 250 square feet (a $440 value) $299 for staining a large deck up to 400 square feet (a $670 value) |
| 1/2 Off Burgers and Beverage for 2 | Off the Avenue Cafe | Off the Avenue Cafe, conveniently located in West Lawn, offers delicious, hand prepared meals made with the freshest and highest quality ingredients. With a HUGE selection of delicious burgers we have dedicated this deal to the burger. |
Happy deal hunting and we hope to see you at some of these great events!
Self Storage Prices
One of the first concerns you’ll have when shopping for self storage is pricing. If a facility’s prices are too steep then it doesn’t matter how much you like their location or their business policies. One thing that we do at DAK is keep our prices as competitively low as possible without cutting corners on quality. The result is a facility that has all the polish and security you would want with rates that are generally cheaper than anyone else in the area.
You don’t have to take our word for it though, we are very transparent about our rates so that you can make an informed decision. When browsing our units, keep in mind the two biggest deciding factors on cost will be size and location. Size is obvious – the bigger the unit the more we have to charge for that space. However location is also a factor, most notably whether your desired unit is indoors or outdoors. Since our indoor facility is climate controlled the rate is generally a few bucks more a month. That being said, the differences in prices are not that steep so we don’t think cost will be a deterrent no matter what your needs.
Let’s check out some units!
The link above will take you to all of our available units. Keep track of the size and location of each one listed as that will explain any notable price differences. Some of our smaller units (roughly 5′x5′) are extremely affordable, as low as $25-$35 a month. These are perfect for individuals who need to store some business equipment in the area for quick pick up, or home/apartment owners who need to get a few annoying parcels out of the way.
We have extremely spacious units (10′x20′) that can be rented for under $100 a month. You could store entire rooms worth of furniture or even vehicles comfortably in these kinds of units.
That’s about it, why not go take a look right now at what we have available?
