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What’s happening here at Olivet Boys & Girls Club.
Congresswoman Visits Olivet Boys & Girls Club
A special guest joined staff and kids at the Olivet Boys and Girls Club. U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan visited the Pendora Park location. She met with kids from 16th and Haak Elementary School and taught them a thing or two about her job in D.C. Houlahan serves part of...
Rick Perez Giving Back with New Role at Olivet Boys and Girls Club of Reading & Berks County
Rick Perez continues to build community in Reading. The former head coach of the Reading High School basketball team had a successful run winning three PIAA 6A State Championships. Now, the coach has set his sights on creating a successful environment for the club...
Phillies RBI Program Selects Olivet’s Leo Martinez as 2024 Coach of the Year
Martinez will be recognized on Thursday, August 15 during Nike RBI Recognition Night at Citizen’s Bank Park During the Philadelphia Phillies Game Reading, PA – Today, the Philadelphia Phillies Nike Revive Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) Program announced that Olivet...
Olivet Boys & Girls Club Enjoys Free Screening of “Twisters” Thanks to Generous Gift
Members of the Olivet Boys & Girls Club of Reading were treated to a special screening of the new "Twisters" movie on Wednesday night. The group was invited to the Reading IMAX theater to enjoy the screening for free, thanks to Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. Tom...
Hundreds Turn Out for Annual Belt Sander Race at Bertie’s
One of the region's most unique traditions had people pushing forward on a unique power tool. The 32nd annual "Belt-Sander Race" was held this weekend. The event is where people whirr across the floor in front of race fans at New Bertie's Inn in Exeter Township. It's...
Belt Sander Race Tradition Continues at Exeter Tavern
New Bertie’s Inn in Exeter Township continued its tradition of combining power tools, competition and charity in its annual belt sander race. The 32nd edition of the event raised funds for the Olivet Boys and Girls Club, which provides academic, leadership and...