Good morning, Reading.

At Conrad Weiser Middle School, participants attended the first annual Ashley Rizzuto Memorial Color Walk to raise funds and awareness for metastatic breast cancer research.

Dan Shuman organized the event in honor of his daughter, who died from stage four cancer in 2024.

GoggleWorks Center for the Arts will launch Reading Roots Market on Thursday, June 11 in its courtyard at 201 Washington St. The weekly market runs until Oct.

8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will feature local farms, art demos, family activities & a World Cup kickoff viewing party.

Attorneys Levi Wolf and Daniel McCabe of Wolf, Baldwin & Associates were named top workers’ compensation lawyers.

Meanwhile, Reading & Northern Railroad appointed Jim Cerulli and Mike Sharadin as co-leaders after Bill Clark’s May 31 retirement, and Saxton & Stump’s James Saxton will receive the Distinguished Citizen Award on Oct. 15.

Local college students from Berks County earned degrees at Cedarville University, York College and James Madison University.

A Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship was awarded to Ezabella Piccione (Boyertown) while Eric Yazemboski (Wernersville) was honored by Millersville University’s Cygnus Society.

Millersville University awarded degrees this spring to local students from nearby towns in master’s and bachelor’s programs including social work, nursing, education, and digital communication — recipients earned honors from highest distinction to distinction.

Karlie Kisha, a Hamburg graduate and former Olympic field hockey player, will speak at the Berks Hall of Fame Scholarship Dinner on June 17 at Victor Emmanuel II Club Reading; the event will honor 36 high school seniors with scholarships increased to $1,000.

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.

Reading Fightin Phils vs New Hampshire Fisher Cats

7-8 p.m. — Reading Fightin Phils — Check event page for details — Enjoy a night of baseball with a special Princess Tribute theme and exclusive merchandise.

World Cup 2026 Fan Zone Celebration

11 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Santander Arena — Free entry — Experience the excitement of the World Cup with live match broadcasts, entertainment, and a vibrant block party atmosphere.