Good morning, Reading.

Just Between Friends is hosting its Kids Market spring sale (a pop-up consignment shop) at the Body Zone Sports and Wellness Complex in Wyomissing.

Berks Bards and Berks Arts will host Beat Poetry Night on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the Peanut Bar (a downtown landmark) to celebrate Poetry Month and Jazz Appreciation Month with beat poetry readings, a jazz trio, and an open mic.

Yocum Institute for Arts Education is presenting a musical adaptation of ‘The Secret Garden’ from May 8–17 at 3000 Penn Ave, West Lawn (featuring a community cast alongside current and former student performers).

Tickets range from $10 to $25.

AAUW Reading honored top senior girls from all 19 Berks County high schools with a monetary honorarium and announced scholarships for women pursuing higher education.

Scholarship applications are due May 30 and winners plan to attend college in the fall + the awards celebrate local academic achievement.

Schuylkill County schools excelled in this year's What’s So Cool About Manufacturing contest when Lengel Middle (Pottsville) earned overall recognition and Blue Mountain Middle won Viewers Choice; a Best of PA event (May) will honor top state videos.

Reading’s Earth Day celebration in City Park on Saturday, April 18 showcased environmental education and live performances for families.

City officials highlighted renewable energy projects & community efforts to conserve natural resources.

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture posted updated food inspection reports for Berks County restaurants from April 9 to 16, noting violations such as a buildup of old food residue under a chip display shelf at Reading Speedway, though all issues were corrected promptly+ ensuring ongoing food safety.

Dave Mattes Team of RE/MAX earned the Certified Probate Specialist designation while keeping its SRES credentials.

The dual certifications equip the team to guide families in managing inherited property sales and downsizing challenges (working closely with estate attorneys for smooth legal processes).

Realtors in Reading are marking Fair Housing Month in April by completing required anti-bias training to promote equal access to homeownership.

Reading-Berks Association of Realtors President Melissa Fox said the effort supports adherence to both the Fair Housing Act and Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.

On Friday, Muhlenberg beat Twin Valley 3-1 in a BCIAA baseball game with Cole Moody striking out 10 in seven innings (he allowed only three hits and one run while also driving in a run).

Ephrata Rhythm & Brews

12-5 p.m. — Thomas P. Grater Community Park — Cost varies — Celebrate local craft beverages and music while enjoying a variety of food trucks in a spring park setting.

Peso Pluma Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Santander Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the unique musical style of Peso Pluma, a trailblazing artist with millions of monthly listeners.

Sepultura Concert

6:30–8:00 p.m. — Nightclub Reverb — Tickets start at $78 — Experience the electrifying live performance of Sepultura in Reading, PA.

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire

12:30-2:30 p.m. — Santander Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrill of your favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks in a spectacular live show.