Good morning, Reading.

Hope Rescue Mission is hosting the Patriot 5K on November 8 at Gring’s Mill Recreation Center—2083 Tulpehocken Road in Spring Township—to raise funds that support shelter, meals, job training, and stability for homeless veterans.

Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the race starts at 9 a.m., and walkers are welcome.

Part of Stonecliffe Recreation Area in Reading has reopened for public use (visitors can now return to enjoy the facility).

Firefighters arrived at 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday at Ritchie Logging & Sawmill, 9340 Old Route 22 in Bethel Township to battle a blaze that quickly burned the wood shavings production building to the ground—crews spent three more hours putting out hot spots and no one was hurt.

A wind advisory was in effect from 7 PM last night until 7 AM today in Berks County as west winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph blew loose objects—leading to fallen tree limbs and minor power outages that urged extra caution from drivers.

Tulpehocken defeated Juniata 4 to 0 on Tuesday night in the PIAA Class 2A boys soccer tournament with four players scoring and goalie Landon Hoffert keeping a shutout— they will play District 7 champion Deer Lakes in the quarterfinals on Saturday at a time and site to be determined.

Conrad Weiser beat Thomas Jefferson 4-1 on Tuesday at Robesonia in the PIAA Class 3A opening round, keeping their undefeated home record.

The Scouts will face Franklin Regional in the quarterfinals on Saturday — details on time and location are pending.

On Tuesday, Oley Valley won 5-0 over Central Columbia in the first round of the field hockey playoffs as Emma DeBalko and Megan Kelly each scored two goals—The Lynx will face Faith Christian in the quarterfinals on Saturday with time and site to be determined.

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.

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.