Sunday, November 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Reading. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 2nd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A toy drive in Birdsboro for Toys for Tots will collect new toys this Saturday as families prepare for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Community members are invited to donate to help local children. WFMZ-TV
- ➤ Two Boyertown Area Senior High School students organized and hosted an Autism 5K walk — a community fair to support an inclusive cafe on Saturday. WFMZ-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A class held at the Wyomissing Public Library on Saturday taught ways to keep brains and bodies healthy during Alzheimer's Awareness Month—Penn State Extension services led the session. WFMZ-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Oley Valley senior Ryan Gourley placed fourth in Saturday’s PIAA Class 2A boys cross country race at Parkview in Hershey—he ran the 5,000-course in 16:45 and was part of a lead group during the early stages. Reading Eagle
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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10th Annual Boyertown Turkey Trot
9 a.m.-1 p.m. — Boyertown Community Park — Cost not specified — Celebrate Thanksgiving with a fun 5k run in Boyertown's scenic community park.
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