GRYP

Third Thursday: Olivet & Ice Cream on May 19
2022-05-19 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Great American Creamery, 645 Penn St, Reading, PA, 19601, United States
This month, we’ll be trading in our beer flights for ICE CREAM FLIGHTS! Great American Creamery will be hosting both GRYP and Olivet Boys & Girls Club for a Third Thursday event.

Come learn more about GRYP’s partnership with Olivet and how YOU can get involved.

Date: Thursday, May 19
Time: 5 to 7 p.m.
Location: Great American Creamery, 645 Penn Street, Reading, PA 19601

Great American Creamery will be closing the shop for this event. Staff will be on hand to create ice cream flights for purchase.

Since this is a closed event, please RSVP so we know who’s coming!

Third Thursday Happy Hour (September)
2022-09-15 17:30 - 19:30 | Sly Fox Taphouse at the Knitting Mills, 820 Knitting Mls Wy #100, Wyomissing, PA, 19610, United States
Join GRYP on Thursday, September 15 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Sly Fox Taphouse 820 Events Space at the Knitting Mills in Wyomissing. Come enjoy local, craft beverages and join us for a quick catch-up at Happy Hour!
Cash bar with a few appetizers provided.
(Note: Just ask at the door to be directed to the 820 Events Space if you don’t know where it is.)

Third Thursday Happy Hour (October)
2022-10-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Reading Distilling Guild, 503 Penn Street, Reading, PA, 19601, United States
Join us on October 20 for our October Third Thursday Happy Hour! Meet other GRYP members, catch up with friends, and learn how you can get involved for 2023!
Date: Thursday, October 20
Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Reading Distilling Guild at 503 Penn St.
FYI: You don’t need to bring your “ticket.” We just ask that you RSVP so we know who to expect!
Parking Options:
-5th Street at metered spots (active meters until 6 p.m. M-F)
-Parking Garage at the Abraham Lincoln
-Open parking lot at 5th and Cherry, across from the Ugly Oyster
-Or Uber or Lyft will bring you door to door

Volunteer with Olivet Boys & Girls Club
2022-10-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Clinton Street Club, 677 Clinton Street, Reading, PA, 19601, United States
Volunteer Opportunity with Olivet Boys & Girls Club of Reading
Olivet Boys & Girls Club needs our help! Sign up to help us sort through donations for their “Hubs of Hope” Initiative. Space is limited to a maximum of 10 volunteers. Dinner will be provided to volunteers!
DATE
Wednesday, October 26

TIME
4 to 6 p.m.

LOCATION
Clinton Street Club
677 Clinton Street
Reading, PA 19601

About Hubs of Hope:
As an organization that serves youth across Berks County, Olivet Boys & Girls Club has established partnerships with school districts and various local businesses and organizations. Olivet staff saw a unique opportunity to transition clubs to serve as community resource hubs, otherwise known as “Hubs of Hope.”
One of the first steps in the endeavor is to create “care closets” at each club site. These “care closets” consist of basic need items such as food, toiletries, clothing, and feminine hygiene products.
The concept is that club members can enter the closet, no questions asked, and take items that they need or may be needed for other family members. School district liaisons, community organizations, and social service agencies can also refer youth to Olivet to access the care closets are become club members at no cost to access other programs and services offered by Olivet.

December Happy Hour
2022-12-01 17:30 - 19:30 | The Bar Cart, 713 Penn Avenue, West Reading, PA, 19611, United States
Join GRYP on Thursday, December 1 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Bar Cart on Penn Avenue in West Reading. Come enjoy local, craft cocktails and join us for a quick catch-up as we prepare for 2023!
The Bar Cart
713 Penn Avenue
West Reading, PA 19611

January Third Thursday Happy Hour
2023-01-19 17:30 - 19:30 | Broken Chair Brewery, 424 Penn Avenue, West Reading, PA, 19611, United States
Join GRYP on Thursday, January 19 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Broken Chair Brewery on Penn Avenue in West Reading. Come enjoy local, craft beers and meet GRYP’s new president for the 2023-2024 term!
Specials:
$3.50 Pints
$4.00 Canned Cocktails
Broken Chair Brewery
424 Penn Avenue
West Reading, PA 19611

Networking at Night: Brickhouse Pub
2023-02-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Brickhouse Pub, 1348 Brooke Blvd, Reading, PA, 19607, United States
Join us for our February social at the Brickhouse Pub in Kenhorst! On top of that, it is their steak and whiskey night, so be sure to check out that special. You can plan to attend and RSVP below, or just show up. New non-members welcome to join and see how GRYP can help you advance in your community.

Brunch at the Butterfly
2023-10-07 10:00 - 23:30 | Discovery Federal Credit Union, 2744 Century Blvd, Wyomissing, 19610, United States
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We re excited to partner with Discovery Federal Credit Union for this October event. Join us for Brunch at the Butterfly.
Please RSVP to marketing@discoveryfcu.org.

The Leader Hour
2025-06-03 17:45 - 18:45 | Reading City Church, 644 Penn Avenue, West Reading, PA, 19610, United States
Come hang out with us and have a great time!

Connect with a Purpose at BCCF
2026-05-14 17:30 - 19:30 | Berks County Community Foundation, 237 Court Street, Reading, PA, 19601, United States
Join the Greater Reading Young Professionals at the Berks County Community Foundation for an evening of connection, conversation, and community impact!
Enjoy networking, food and drinks, and a special presentation from Kevin Murphy of BCCF on philanthropy and nonprofit involvement!

Meet the Board Mixer
2026-06-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Tobias Frogg, 2613 Hampden Boulevard, Reading, PA, 19604, United States
Come connect with the leaders driving Greater Reading Young Professionals forward! Whether you are a longtime member, new to GRYP, or just curious about getting more involved, this is your chance to meet the board in a relaxed, fun setting.

Summer Social
2026-07-23 17:30 - 19:30 | Beverly Hills Tavern, 710 Old Fritztown Road, Reading, PA, 19608, United States
Greater Reading Young Professionals invites you to celebrate summer with us!
As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, join us for a laid-back evening dedicated to connection and community. This is your chance to unwind, network with like-minded young professionals (ages 21–45), and strengthen the relationships that make GRYP so special.
Whether you want to catch up with old friends, meet new ones, or learn how to get more involved with our upcoming events, committees, and volunteer opportunities, this casual social has something for everyone.
Enjoy light appetizers, refreshing beverages, music, and possibly some lawn games or outdoor seating (weather permitting).
Connect. Grow. Give Back. — even in the summer!
Open to current GRYP members and anyone interested in learning more about the organization.
