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π± A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland and 10 more events
You won't want to miss Adirondack Thunder at Reading Royals on the Mount Penn Patch calendar

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Coming up on the calendar:
- A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland at Santander Performing Arts Center
- PSU Berks Winter Commencement at Santander Arena
- Reading Murder Mystery: Catch the Killer!
... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!
Find out what's happening in Mount Pennfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? π€ (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Mount Pennfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Freezing fog in the morning, with a high of 44 and low of 39 degrees.
- Friday: Morning rain, then a shower, temps: high: 57, low: 25.
- Saturday: Some sun, then clouds; colder, with a high of 38 and low of 34 degrees.
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π Upcoming Events in Mount Penn
β Featured events β
- Adirondack Thunder at Reading Royals
Santander Arena, 700 Penn St, Reading
7:00 pm
Friday December 19
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Other local events
- A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland
Santander Performing Arts Center , 136 N 6th St , Reading
7:30 pm - PSU Berks Winter Commencement
Santander Arena , 700 Penn St , Reading
10:00 am - Reading Murder Mystery: Catch the Killer!
449 Penn St , Reading
3:00 pm - Naughty Santa
Painting with a Twist , 4370 Perkiomen Ave , Reading
7:00 pm - ShePaintsCo, Candles By Corina
State Hill Craft Cocktails & Kitchen , 1 Wellington Blvd , Reading
10:00 am - Office Closed - Christmas Eve
Exeter Township , 4565 Prestwick Dr , Reading - Office Closed - Christmas Day
Exeter Township , 4565 Prestwick Dr , Reading
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
Wednesday December 24
Thursday December 25
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π Events Nearby
- Divine Liturgy
Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church , 1001 E Wyomissing Blvd , Reading
9:00 am - therapy dog visit
Reading Public Library , 100 S 5th St , Reading
3:00 pm - Wing Night! β Reading Liederkranz
Reading Liederkranz , 143 Spook Ln , Reading
4:00 pm - Jason Knorr
State Hill Craft Cocktails & Kitchen , 1 Wellington Blvd , Reading
7:00 pm
Thursday December 18
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Report of police activity at Burlington Coat Factory in Reading, Pennsylvania.
3:27PM on Dec 16: Nextdoor user reports police and unmarked cars around Burlington Coat Factory in Muhlenberg Shopping Center. (Nextdoor )
- Packaging Corporation of America posted a job opening for Clamp Truck/Roll Stock Operator - 3rd Shift in Reading. Apply here.
- Ross Stores posted a job opening for Early Morning Stock Associate in Reading. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mount Penn here.
π Nearby News
Reading
- City of Reading announces the return of Pagoda's Christmas Eve blinking tradition (berksweekly.com)
- Reading menorah lighting highlights hope amid darkness (readingeagle.com)
- NHRA Countdown to Championship Shifts to Michigan Dragstrip (autoweek.com)
West Reading
- West Reading Farmers Market gets new winter home (readingeagle.com)
Pottstown
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