READING — The last time Berni Apke, 88, attended a prom was 1931 when she graduated from Lockland High School.

        She doesn't remember what she wore.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

• Reading Historical Society Settlement Day Dinner. 5:30 p.m. May 18 at Mount Notre Dame, 711 E. Columbia Ave.     • A big band dance, 7 p.m. May 19, at Koenig Park, Columbia and Koenig avenues.     • A 5K Run, starting at 8:30 a.m. May 20 at Veterans Stadium, 1600 W.North St.     • An ecumenical service, 6:30 p.m. May 22 at Quiet Park, Halker and Koenig streets.     • Heritage Day Celebration, 6:30 p.m. May 24 at Koenig Park.     • Memorial Day Festival, Koenig Park, May 25-28.     • Fireworks, 10:15 p.m. May 26, Koenig Park.     • Music by the Sousa Band, 5 p.m. May 27, Koenig Park. and a parade, 9 a.m. May 28.

        Jean Poto, 72, remembers wearing a pink dress to her high school prom in 1947 at the Hall of Mirrors in the Netherland Plaza Hotel.

        Both women are planning to attend the Prom for Reading Senior Citizens at 7 p.m. May 11 at the Haffey Field house, 1599 West St.

        The Senior Prom is part of the Reading Sesquicentennial Celebration, May 11-28.

        “I expect more than 100 seniors to attend the prom,” Mrs. Poto said.

        She will be escorted by her husband, Frank, 73, who has never been to a prom.

        The 100 seniors will dance to the music of Bill Elfers and the Varieties.

        Rick Konrad, director of parks and recreation for Reading and coordinator of the Sesquicentennial Celebration, said the event is planned to include everyone in Reading.

        “The senior prom will be a highlight and will kick off the celebration,” Mr. Konrad said.
       

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