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🌱 Why did NCAA give Kutztown home-field for this national semifinal?
Coming up on the Kutztown Patch calendar: Brunch with Santa

Good day Kutztown! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why did NCAA give Kutztown home-field for this national semifinal?
Also on today's calendar: The Nutcracker.
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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Kutztownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Partly sunny; windy, colder, with a high of 32 and low of 24 degrees.
- Friday: Considerable cloudiness, temps: high: 36, low: 24.
- Saturday: Cloudy; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 37 and low of 24 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Bisons gearing up for trip to Pennsylvania (arkansasonline.com) — Kutztown is hosting undefeated Harding in an NCAA Division II football semifinal this Saturday at Andre Reed Stadium, with both teams entering at 14-0. The article explains why the NCAA committee awarded home field to Kutztown over Harding and Ferris State, detailing strength-of-schedule metrics and seeding. Local fans can also watch via ESPN+ or follow Harding’s radio and online coverage.
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📸 Around Kutztown
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kutztown
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★ Featured events ★
- Brunch with Santa
Folino Estate, 340 Old U.S. 22, Kutztown
12:00 pm
Sunday December 14
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Other local events
- The Nutcracker
Schaeffer Auditorium , 15200 Kutztown Rd , Kutztown
6:00 pm
Saturday December 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
- KPOP Demon Hunters Immersive Experience and Aerial Arts
Go Getter Movement Studioz , Back of Building , Hamburg
6:00 pm - Frank Sinatra Tribute Show!
Cigars International Superstore , 1635 Mountain Rd , Hamburg
6:00 pm - Holiday Cheer with Wine at Stony Run Winery in Breinigsville
The Cellar by Stony Run Winery , 150 Independent Rd , Breinigsville
12:30 pm - Light the Lane 2025
Clover Hill Vineyards & Winery , 9850 Newtown Rd , Breinigsville
4:00 pm - Goathouse Church One Yea Anniversary Celebration
321 Island St , Hamburg
8:00 pm - HS Winter Music Concert
High School Auditorium Hamburg, PA 19526
7:00 pm - Homeschool Happenings: Winter Ecology
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Education Building , 1518 Hawk Mountain Rd , Kempton
10:00 am - Maidencreek Township Authority Meeting
Maidencreek Twp Water Auth , 1 Quarry Rd , Blandon
11:00 am - Power Networking - The Inn on Main (Dec 2025)
Inn on Main , 401 Main St , Oley
11:30 am - Yoga on the Mountain
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary , 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd , Kempton
9:00 am
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Sunday December 28
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Seasonal affective disorder is more than just the winter blues.
If you are feeling depressed, reach out to your doctor or a mental health professional for help. If you need immediate assistance, help is available!… (Nextdoor ) - A multi-vehicle crash on US 22 westbound between Airport Road South and Fullerton Avenue has caused lane restrictions and traffic jams back to Schoenersville Road.
4:59PM on Dec 9: A multi-vehicle crash on US 22 westbound between Airport Road South and Fullerton Avenue is causing lane restrictions. (Nextdoor )
- Willow Brook posted a job opening for Activities Assistant in Kutztown. Apply here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- The best gift this holiday season (readingeagle.com)
Oley
- Simplify holiday shopping by planning ahead (readingeagle.com)
- Awards presented to Berks County 4-H dairy members (readingeagle.com)
Temple
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-- The Patch AM Team
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