Good morning, Reading.

Volunteers helped widowed Kutztown resident Daphne by building a pergola, resealing her driveway, and doing other yard work on Oct.

25. Local church members worked as part of Keystone Family Alliance — a group that aids families — and Both Hands to secure sponsors that raised funds for her repairs.

On Saturday evening, music lovers attended Berks Sinfonietta’s 'Music in C' concert at Atonement Lutheran Church in Wyomissing, where works by Farrenc, Mozart and Handel were featured.

The performance highlighted the orchestra’s dedication to bringing classical music to local audiences—energizing our region’s arts scene.

The Reading-Berks Chapter of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen held its 75th Juried Holiday Fine Art and Craft Festival at Kutztown University’s O’Pake Fieldhouse on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.—the event showcased traditional and contemporary works by artisans from Pennsylvania and beyond, offered musical performances and food for sale, and charged a $6 donation while children 12 and under entered free.

Kutztown University’s Marlin and Regina Miller Gallery presents 'Stay Alive Make Art: The Art of Amos Lemon Burkhart' until Dec.

14 in the Sharadin Arts Building—this exhibition uses interactive stations to spark talks on creativity, mental health, and addiction. A free lecture by cellist Peter Brye is scheduled for Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Highlands in Wyomissing to preview themes for an upcoming concert on Nov. 15.

On Saturday evening, music lovers filled Atonement Lutheran Church in Wyomissing for Berks Sinfonietta’s Music in C concert, which featured works by Mozart, Handel, and Louise Farrenc (a long-overlooked French composer) and ended with a standing ovation.

The orchestra will return on January 10, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. (promising another engaging performance) to continue sharing its local artistry.

PennDOT announced that roadwork is starting in Berks County, with pothole patching on Spring Street in Reading and maintenance on PA 501 in Bethel Township set for Monday and Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.—other projects in Bern, Maxatawny, and Penn townships will follow with similar lane restrictions and flagging.

Gary Rightmire of Berks Community Health Center was honored with the APEX Award for Board Excellence and Service for his long career in expanding health care access—his decades of work in social services and public welfare have shaped local health initiatives.

Berks County real estate records from October 26 show many property transfers—some deeds list no price because no money was exchanged.

The transactions are public and filed at the county recorder's office.

Three Berks boys soccer teams advanced to the District 3 Class 2A semifinals after winning their quarterfinal matches on Saturday—Oley Valley and Schuylkill Valley will host their upcoming games on Tuesday while Tulpehocken plays away, and the semifinal winners will later face off for the district title.

On Saturday, Oley Valley defeated Berks Catholic 1-0 in the district field hockey quarterfinal when Madison Parisan scored the only goal, earning a semifinal spot with a Wednesday home game against Camp Hall while Berks Catholic moved to the consolation bracket.

Lower Dauphin won an overtime match in Class 3A field hockey, Mechanicsburg edged Exeter in girls soccer with a second overtime goal from Isabelle Putt, and Brandywine Heights advanced to the Class 1A championship with a 3-2 win.

Oley Valley senior Ryan Gourley defended his District 3 Class 2A cross country title Saturday in Newville by finishing the 5,000-meter race in 15:42.7—more than a 20-second lead over his closest competitor.

Several Berks runners have also qualified for the PIAA Championships on November 1 in Hershey.

Seven Berks teams qualified for the District 3 football playoffs with Berks Catholic, Twin Valley, Wyomissing and Wilson earning byes; teams in Classes 3A, 5A and 6A will play scheduled games starting Friday at 7 p.m.—Berks Catholic will face the winner of the Big Spring-Bermudian Springs game on Nov. 7. In Class 5A, Exeter hosts Lower Dauphin while Muhlenberg takes on Spring Grove at the same time, and in Class 3A Schuylkill Valley plays Trinity.

Michael Jackson Tribute by Who's Bad

7:30-9 p.m. — Santander Performing Arts Center — Ticketed event — Experience a power-packed tribute to the King of Pop with the longest-running Michael Jackson tribute band.

Reading Royals vs. Trois-Rivières Lions

3:00 – 4:30 PM — Santander Arena — Group Tickets from $10 — Enjoy an exciting hockey matchup with affordable group outings available.

Dustin Lynch & Scotty McCreery Concert

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Santander Arena — Event rate parking available — Enjoy an evening of hit country music with top artists Dustin Lynch and Scotty McCreery.

Reading Symphony Orchestra - Mozart and More

7:30-9 p.m. — Santander Performing Arts Center — Enjoy a night of classical elegance featuring Mozart’s beloved compositions alongside Elgar and Brahms.

Reading Royals vs. Wheeling Nailers

3:00 – 4:30 PM — Santander Arena — Group tickets starting at $10 — Catch an exciting hockey showdown with affordable group options.

Twilight in Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Santander Performing Arts Center — Last-minute tickets available — Experience the beloved score of Twilight brought to life in concert.

Alabama Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Santander Arena — Tickets starting at $46 — Catch Alabama live in Reading, PA for an unforgettable night of music.

Hockey Showdown: Reading Royals vs. Wheeling Nailers

7-8:30 p.m. — Santander Arena — Enjoy an exciting night of East Coast Hockey League action as the Royals face off against the Nailers.

Reading Blues Fest Day Pass

1-5 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Reading — Check website for ticket details — Experience the soulful sounds of blues legends Kevin Burt and The Three Kings.