Good morning, Reading.

Animal Rescue League of Berks County will host free pet adoptions on Monday, June 8, and Wednesday, June 10 through Sunday, June 14 at its shelter at 58 Kennel Road in Cumru Township, where adopters must complete a profile and meet a counselor to ensure a good match.

ChalkPalooza is a free event hosted by The Camel Project at the RACC Parking Lot, 30 South Front Street, on Saturday, June 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The family-friendly celebration will feature chalk art, face painting, crafts, games, vendors & music to support bullying and violence prevention efforts.

Former Reading fire chief Bill Rehr, who served for more than 65 years and shared local history at the fire museum, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday.

Funeral services will be held at Kuhn Funeral Home in West Reading on Sunday from 3:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00, and on Monday from 9:30 to 11:00 with a prayer service at 11:00.

This June brings a variety of live events—air shows, music concerts, art tours and festivals planned across Reading and neighboring communities.

Residents can enjoy the World War II Weekend air show at Reading Regional Airport along with local theater, fairs and food festivals happening through the month.

Julian Rios, a Berks Catholic student and former track and field captain, will graduate today at 6:00 p.m. at Alvernia University Physical Education Center.

He will head to Shippensburg University this fall to study law after serving as student body president.

John Paul II Center for Special Learning celebrated two graduates on Monday, June 1 at its Welsh Road campus in Shillington; the ceremony featured a Mass by Monsignor Orsulak and a reception for family.

The event honored Molli Gregorzek (from Myerstown) and Cynthia Villicana of Reading.

Officer Kristen Yeager's End of Watch ceremony with police honors is scheduled for Tuesday, June 9 at Exeter Township Senior High School Stadium; gates open at 11 a.m. Parking is available (38th St. & Reiff Place, overflow at Reiffton Elementary).

Donate to Tunnels to Tower Foundation in lieu of flowers.

The Exeter Township School Board advanced its final $92M budget—which includes a 3.5% property tax hike and a vote on a $5 per capita tax—to the June 16 meeting, and the measures aim to close the gap for a balanced state submission by July 1.

Between May 6 and May 26, food safety inspectors in Berks county found rodent activity at Crow Wagon Mff4 in Birdsboro + several vendors faced corrective actions to meet health guidelines.

Mid-Atlantic Air Museum WWII Weekend

8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Mid Atlantic Air Museum — Admission varies — Experience the thrill of history come to life with authentic reenactments of World War II battles.

6th Annual Paw Fest Block Party

12-5 p.m. — Reading Liederkranz — Food and activities available — Enjoy a day of fun supporting adoptable dogs with games, vendors, and raffles.

2026 Charity Golf Invitational

7 a.m. — Golden Oaks Golf Club — Lunch included — Hit the links for a good cause benefiting FairView Counseling and The Play Therapy Center.

Stammtisch German Speaking Group

6-7 p.m. — Reading Liederkranz — Free entry — Practice your German while enjoying a cozy atmosphere full of conversation and culture.

Ben Folds Concert

8-11 p.m. — Santander Arena — Cost info unavailable — Experience the genre-bending music of Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter Ben Folds.

Berks Classic Pickleball Tournament

All day — West Reading Pickleball — Entry fee required — Showcase your skills in an exciting pickleball competition with friends.

Arena Football – Zurich Ibexx vs. Pennsylvania Benjamins

2:30-6:30 p.m. — Santander Arena — All In Pricing Available — Experience exciting traditional arena football with teams from the US, UK, and Canada.

Ty Myers Concert

7:30 p.m. — Santander Arena — $39.50 — Experience the soulful blend of blues, rock, and country from rising star Ty Myers.

Barry Manilow Live in Concert

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Santander Arena — Starting at $39.50 — Experience the legendary Barry Manilow perform hits from over five decades of music history.

The Winner Stands Alone Book Discussion

6-8 p.m. — Craft 2700 — Free entry — Gather with fellow readers, enjoy good food, and discuss this month's book over drinks.