Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of August.
Good morning, Reading.
Young musician Noah Gibney is set to perform at Thorn Alley Stage at Goggleworks on Thursday, Aug.
13, with doors opening at 6 p.m. His free show (suggested $10 donation) follows a summer of touring, recording, and growing national recognition.
An artist nicknamed Cassini returned from the NALAC Leadership Institute in San Antonio with new ideas to give Reading neighbors power over local art spaces (he believes community spaces should be shaped by those who use them) and plans to create inclusive areas in Barrio and South of Penn.
The Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles hosted its annual car show this summer, drawing enthusiasts to view vintage vehicles and enjoy sweet treats (from local vendors).
The event highlighted classic cars and community heritage.
Reading Public Museum has launched a campaign to raise the final $50,000 for a custom Dale Chihuly chandelier in the Museum Atrium (using glass from the former Fountain Spray); $200,000 has already been raised and contributions can be made via GoFundMe or by contacting museum staff.
Reformation Lutheran Church handed out backpacks and school supplies to Exeter and Antietam students Friday at its parish hall on 3670 Perkiomen Ave. Volunteers filled 330 backpacks with crayons + highlighters, glue sticks, notebooks, pens, pencils and erasers after two months of collecting donations.
Students across Berks County will return to class by the end of August.
Brandywine Heights School District starts on Aug. 20, while other districts resume on Aug. 24 and Aug. 25 (each following its unique schedule).
Berks Community Health Center teamed with Keystone Health to bring primary + dental care on its Wellness on Wheels unit to migrant agricultural workers in Berks County.
The mobile clinic provided services at Keystone’s Wyomissing office and Giorgi Foods sites earlier this month.
Blue Jays rookie Trey Yesavage, a Boyertown High grad, will see a knee specialist on Monday after leaving Tuesday’s game with an injury + Manager John Schneider said surgery is a possibility given his 15-day IL placement.
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.
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