Reading Eagle Theater @ the Sovereign Center, Reading.

6:30PM

PRICE RANGE: $65-$25

There will be a BUY ONE GET ONE for the first 500 patrons. The hybrid boxing/MMA event will mix the two disciplines in one exciting night of non-stop action. Both a boxing ring and a MMA "cage" will be installed in the spacious Sovereign Center for the event. King's Promotion's first boxing/mixed martial arts event last May at the Sovereign Center was a huge success and they hope to make this event even bigger and better.

The boxing portion will consist of six professional bouts, headlined by Reading's own rising heavyweight prospect Travis Kauffman, who will face tough ring veteran Zuri Lawrence. Lawrence (24-15-4) has faced many of today's top heavyweights. Kauffman (18-1, 15KOs) is coming off his entertaining, but controversial loss to Tony Grano Sept. 18th on Showtime's national TV broadcast of Shobox: The Next Generation. The boxing portion will also include Reading favorites Julio Cesar Matthews, Keenan Collins and Lucian Gonzalez.

The MMA portion will consist of one professional bout featuring Orwigsburg's Jim Bova fighting at 155 lbs. and ten amateur bouts with local fighters from The Cage MMA Academy & combatants from the surrounding tri-state area.

INFO: 610-898-7469

Leesport Market Exhibition Hall, Rt. 61, Leesport, PA

Friday, December 4th from 5-8PM & Saturday, December 5th from 9AM-4PM

ADMISSION: $6 - With card $5

Show features 55+ fine dealers for your shopping pleasure! Portion of proceeds benefit: Heidelberg Heritage Society,

The Historical Society of Berks County and The Historic Preservation Trust of Berks County.

INFO:610-678-7669

Historic Joanna Furnace, located 3 miles north of Morgantown on Rt. 10

December 4 to December 6, 2009 from 6pm-9pm

A Vintage Christmas Celebration! Victorian Decorations, Christmas Market, Food, Luminary Pathways. Adult admission, parking on site, enter via Furnace Road.

INFO: 610-286-0388

Sovereign Performing Arts Center, Reading

Friday, December 4th @ 8PM, Saturday, December 5th @ 8PM & Sunday, December 6th @ 3PM.

PRICE RANGE: $49.50 - $15.75

This "A Christmas Carol" retains its emotional power and pure joy, thanks to the marvelously-told story by Ockrent and Ahrens, and the Menken/Ahrens score filled with beautiful melodies and emotional lyrics.

INFO: 610-898-7469

VF Outlet Store, Reading

Friday, December 4 to Monday, December 7, 2009.

Save BIG on Major League Baseball Apparel and Hit a Home Run this Holiday Season! Meet Philadelphia Phillies Hall of Fame Pitcher & World Series Champion: Steve Carlton on Saturday, December 5th from 10am-12pm @ the VF Outlet Store, Level 2, Blue Building. A free 8x10 photo will be provided, no outside items for signature.

*A pass is required for an autograph. Passes will be available at the VF Outlet Store, Level 2, Blue Bldg, beginning @ 9am, while supplies last.

One pass per person, must be present to receive a pass.

Gring's Mill Recreation Area, Tulpehocken Road, Wyomissing

December 4th to December 27, 2009, Wed.-Sun., 6pm-9pm. (Closed December 24th & 25th).

ADMISSION: Adults $2, Children 18 & under free with paying adult, Seniors $2

Dazzling light displays showcase historical buildings and park, entertainment nightly, Santa, model train display, craft workshop for kids (Dec. 6th), and refreshments. For over 20 years, one of Berks County's most beautiful parks has been a holiday season destination for many Berks County residents. Visit the 22nd annual Holiday Lights program.

Experience our glittering walk through light display, enjoy nightly entertainment, stop by the model train display or say "hello" to Santa Claus.

PHONE: 610-374-2944