Good morning, Reading.

Kelly Rismiller, Exeter Township’s director of volunteer recruitment, harvests vegetables at the West Lawn United Methodist Church Community Garden + located at 100 Woodside Ave, inviting locals to share their gardening stories and embrace community growth.

Riverzilla returns to Riverfront Park on Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. with a river cleanup and kayaking at 11 a.m. (Sustainability manager Bethany Ayers Fisher said the event will help reduce trash and build on past improvements) while locals are welcome to join in.

Wyomissing introduced a new program that lets families honor loved ones with memorial benches placed in the Parklands — bench purchases will be available in February and August.

The Reading Pagoda Foundation is asking local businesses and individuals to sponsor a steel, powder-coated bench for $1,500 so donors can have their name and wording engraved on a plaque—three of the 12 benches have already been sponsored.

Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site in Union Township will mark its park status with its first iron pour in 143 years Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m., while several local free concerts + family events take place over the weekend across nearby communities.

Tuesday's severe storms caused fallen trees + power outages in Berks County, and Berks Fire and Water Restoration crews are working in Alsace Township to restore power and clear debris.

Residents are advised to have an arborist inspect trees ahead of future storms.

The American Red Cross has declared a national blood supply crisis amid a four-year summer low and is urging eligible donors to help.

Several donation drives are scheduled across Pennsylvania, including Reading events on August 7 (Medical Office Building, 101 Wellness Wy) and August 8 at Gouglersville Fire Co. No.1.

Brit Floyd Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Santander Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the world’s premier Pink Floyd tribute band performing classic hits in an authentic style.