Good morning, Reading.

Reading organizations are hosting Thanksgiving giveaways to help families in need this Thursday by offering turkeys, food, toiletries and other essentials.

One Luv Outreach is serving about 140 families while Rehoboth Seventh-Day Adventist Church is distributing holiday items — a joint effort with Helping Harvest designed to brighten the holiday — with more events planned in the city later this week.

Jess—a local mom in Telford—finished a food course at Manna on Main Street this summer and is now looking for a job in food to help her family with high costs, car troubles, and benefit cuts.

She said she only wants to give her son a happy Christmas and Operation Holiday will help local families get food and gifts for the holidays.

United Way of Berks County exceeded its donation goal by raising over $11 million at a victory celebration held Thursday at Redner’s Event Center at FirstEnergy Stadium in Reading.

The funds will support health and human service programs for 190,000 local people — including Meals on Wheels, tutoring, and safe community programs.

69 WFMZ-TV and the Reading Royals will host a coat drive on December 14 at Santander Arena from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.+ volunteers will assist donors in dropping off new and gently used coats for the Reading School District’s Knights' Closet to help students in need while donors receive a $5 discount ticket for the Royals game.

Berks County Coroner’s Office reported that 93-year-old Elizabeth Brewer died Friday night after driving wrong-way on 222 in Muhlenberg Township when she hit a tractor trailer—officials urge families to check on elderly drivers as holiday travel begins.

Berks Ballet Theatre held a Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party at GoggleWorks Center for the Arts on November 24 as a preview for its upcoming performance of The Nutcracker.

The ballet company will perform The Nutcracker on Dec. 20 at 1 and 6 p.m.—and on Dec. 21 at 2 p.m. at Schaeffer Auditorium, Kutztown University.

AAA projects that 81.8 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home for Thanksgiving from today until Dec.

1, with 73 million driving and 6 million expected to fly; flight cancellations may prompt more drivers. The Pennsylvania Turnpike will suspend construction and maintenance from 5 a.m. today until 11 p.m. on Nov. 30—drivers should plan for congestion and shifting weather.

Alvernia University reported a 12% rise in fall enrollment to 2,866 students and its highest first-year retention rates in nearly a decade—gains that include a 9-point boost for first-generation students and marked improvements for students of color.

The university also saw strong enrollment growth in online, graduate and adult programs along with a 40% rise in interest from first-year and transfer students during its latest recruitment cycle.

Twin Valley, the unbeaten District 3 champion (13-0), will face Aliquippa, the District 7 champion (10-3), at 7 p.m. Friday at Mifflin County High School in the PIAA Class 4A semifinal playoff.

Running back Drew Engle powered Twin Valley to a 41-21 district title win over Susquehanna Township, boosting his season total to 1,855 yards.

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.

The Leaders of Humor and Love

7-8:30 p.m. — Santander Arena — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughter with the acclaimed comedic duo Raymond & Miguel as they bring their celebrated tour to Reading.

The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight

8-9:30 p.m. — Santander Arena — Event rate parking available — Experience legendary rock and metal reimagined with classical elegance in a stunning gothic atmosphere.

Reading Royals vs. Wheeling Nailers Hockey Game

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Santander Arena — Group tickets starting at $10 with food add-ons — Experience an exciting night of hockey with affordable group options.

Reading Royals vs. Worcester Railers

7-8:30 p.m. — Santander Arena — Group Tickets starting at $10 — Enjoy an exciting hockey match and tasty treats with your crew.

Kuarantine - KISS Tribute with Chris Jericho

7-9:30 p.m. — Nightclub Reverb — $25 ADV | $30 DOS — Experience the world’s best non-makeup KISS cover band with a rock n roll party featuring Chris Jericho.

A Charlie Brown Christmas

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Santander Arena — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a beloved holiday classic brought to life on stage in Reading.

Champions of Magic

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Santander Arena — Tickets from $27 — Experience an enchanting evening filled with extraordinary magic performances.

Adirondack Thunder vs. Reading Royals

7-8:30 p.m. — Santander Arena — Tickets starting at $13 — Watch an exciting matchup in the AHL as Thunder take on the Royals.

World Ballet Company's The Nutcracker

1:00 – 2:30 PM — Santander Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices may vary — Experience a magical ballet performance this holiday season.