The RPL Writer's Group is designed to meet writers where they are --whether your project is memoir, journaling, essay, fiction, or something else— and this three-part introduction can help you start from scratch or help you to continue and complete work you've already begun. The theme of the first meeting is Getting to Know You; […]
Would you like to improve your conversational English skills in a fun, friendly, free setting? The English at Large conversation group is for intermediate to advanced adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening for 90 minutes once per week. Join a group of 10-12 learners and 2 facilitators to discuss topics including American […]
Saturday, September 30, 2023 DPW Garage, 75 Newcrossing Rd 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Paper Shredding – One box limit per household Rigid Plastics – Plastic toys, chairs, containers, etc. Electronics – Recycle your old Electronics! No CRT TV’s / Monitors, or Major Appliances Styrofoam – Clean, white #6 PS preformed block and sheet, No […]
The Original Olde Redding Faire Saturday, September 30th, 10am – 2pm. 25 Woburn Street First Congregational Church of Reading Since 1957, the Faire has been a special way to welcome the Fall season in the company of your friends and neighbors. Enjoy cider and donuts; play games, shop for bargains in Jewelry, Puzzles, and Books; […]
Buy your social tickets! Heavy apps, a cash bar, and incredible prizes! Entertainment with DJ Nick Lamberti! Saturday, September 30, 7-11 Wakefield Elks We have Patriots tickets, Army football tickets, rounds of golf, cash prizes, fitness classes, gift cards galore and that's not it!
Get your tickets now to Brew Fest at Lord Hobo on Sun Oct 1st. All Proceeds are donated to local charities on behalf of the Women's League of Reading, MA! Ticket includes OPEN BAR from 4-6pm. Tickets are available via this link. Generously sponsored by Stoneham Ford. — at Lord Hobo Brewing Company.
The community is invited to the Homecoming Kickoff at RMHS this Sunday, October 1st from 5:30pm-7:00pm! This is an all ages event, with music, food trucks, and more!
Registrations open at 9:00am Monday, August 14, 2023 Attention New Reading Residents! If you have moved to Reading in the last 12 months, you are invited to Reading's New Resident Open House! Meet representatives from town government, schools, youth and faith groups, and community organizations Learn about services, programs, and events in Reading Enjoy refreshments […]
Do you like tabletop games? Are you looking for a group to learn and play with? Then come to the Teen Room at the RPL! Whether you’re looking to make your very first Magic the Gathering deck or anxious to try out your newest ingenious build, we’re bringing the friendly, casual play of the game […]
RMLD's Public Power Week Open House is back! We had so much fun last year, and we can't wait to see our community members for this year's event! We will have returning favorites like our caricaturist, balloon artists, face painters, pumpkins, and our linemen activities. Plus some other fun surprises! We hope to see you […]
Would you like to improve your conversational English skills in a fun, friendly, free setting? The English at Large conversation group is for intermediate to advanced adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening for 90 minutes once per week. Join a group of 10-12 learners and 2 facilitators to discuss topics including American […]
The Friends of Reading Field Hockey are having a clothing drive that also accepts housewares and books! Donation drop-off hours are October 7th from 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Coolidge Middle School parking lot, 89 Birch Meadow Drive. Clothing must be in trash bag. Housewares and books must be tightly packed in boxes. This fundraiser […]
The MBTA Communities law requires the 177 municipalities in the Boston area to confirm that they have a zoning district of reasonable size where multifamily housing (3+ units) is zoned for by-right. Reading does NOT currently comply with the law and our zoning must be revised to meet the new requirements. Reading's Planning Department is […]
Would you like to improve your conversational English skills in a fun, friendly, free setting? The English at Large conversation group is for intermediate to advanced adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening for 90 minutes once per week. Join a group of 10-12 learners and 2 facilitators to discuss topics including American […]
Join us for our annual open house! Saturday October 14th from 10:00-2:00pm at Reading Fire Department Headquarters, 757 Main Street. There is no parking at the station, parking is available at town hall or in the town center. We hope to see you there!
Join us for this fun, festive, family-friendly run in honor of Laurel Kluge’s vibrant memory If you would like to volunteer, cut and paste this link to a separate browser: https://ymcaboston.volunteermatters.org/project-catalog/130 To register for the race: https://www.racemenu.com/events/223293-10th-Annual-Laurel-Kluge-5K-Ribbon-Run-Walk- 9:00 AM, Sun. Oct 15, 2023 36 Arthur B Lord Drive Reading, MA 01867
SCARECROW CONTEST 2023 Celebrate fall with the 3rd Annual Lions Scarecrow Contest! Show your harvest spirit by creating a festive scarecrow for your front yard or business. This is a wonderful activity for the whole family or your organization, and your generous donation goes directly to charities supported by the Reading Lions Club. Have fun […]
SCARECROW CONTEST 2023 Celebrate fall with the 3rd Annual Lions Scarecrow Contest! Show your harvest spirit by creating a festive scarecrow for your front yard or business. This is a wonderful activity for the whole family or your organization, and your generous donation goes directly to charities supported by the Reading Lions Club. Have fun […]
Massachusetts estimates that over 10,400 children in the Commonwealth living without their biological parent present are being raised by their grandparents. The Child Advocate bill and the establishment of the Commission on the Status of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren was signed into law on July 8, 2008. The purpose of this Commission is to be a […]
SCARECROW CONTEST 2023 Celebrate fall with the 3rd Annual Lions Scarecrow Contest! Show your harvest spirit by creating a festive scarecrow for your front yard or business. This is a wonderful activity for the whole family or your organization, and your generous donation goes directly to charities supported by the Reading Lions Club. Have fun […]
On Friday, October 20 -- ALL DAY -- Fundraiser to Benefit Reading Community Singers -- Mandarin Restaurant to donate 20% of All Purchases -- In Person or Take Out - including Beverages - (NOT online or delivery) that show this Coupon at time of Payment. This has been a very successful fundraiser for RCS -- […]
Join for Cancer Fundraiser on October 21, 2023, for a heartfelt evening of supporting cancer patients and research. Tickets are still available for Local 1640s cancer fundraising event! Saturday October 21st from 3pm-11pm at Hopothecary on Main Street in North Reading. Come support a good cause with proceeds being donated to an area firefighter battling […]
Join us this Saturday, October 21st, for #OpenMicNight, hosted by the Reading School of Guitar in partnership with The First Congregational Church and Creative Arts. This event is FREE and open to the public; musicians, singers, poets, and audience members of all ages are welcome. In the spirit of the season, family-friendly costumes are encouraged […]
"The RMHS Robockets Team is hosting this year’s Chain Reaction Event on October 22nd in the cafeteria of RMHS from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, and they invite you to come join in on the fun! Come assemble or build your very own part of a larger Rube Goldberg inspired machine, in the hopes of assembling all […]
2023 marks the 85th anniversary of Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass, on which the Nazis coordinated systematic attacks against Jews throughout Germany. In consideration of this anniversary and the uptick of antisemitic incidents worldwide, The Reading Public Library is honored to welcome Gayle Saks, whose family was directly affected by Nazi persecution. After four […]
Join Autumn Hendrickson for a night of Reading History! Her presentation will tell the story of how she became interested in military history in the first place and where her deep love of her project started. She will then bring to life just a small slice of some of the most compelling and memorable stories […]
This meeting will be held in-person in the Reading Public Library Community Room and remotely via Zoom: Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81253317728 Meeting ID: 812 5331 7728 AGENDA: 7:00 PM Welcome/Overview of Meeting from Ed Ross, Finance Committee Chair 7:10 PM Remarks from Senator Jason Lewis 7:15 PM Remarks from Town Manager, Fidel Maltez 7:25 PM […]
The Reading Public Library is excited to host Ryan Estrada, co-author of the graphic novel Banned Book Club! The gripping true story of a South Korean woman's student days under an authoritarian regime in the early 1980s, and how she defied state censorship through the rebellion of reading. The program is open to adults and […]
Would you like to improve your conversational English skills in a fun, friendly, free setting? The English at Large conversation group is for intermediate to advanced adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening for 90 minutes once per week. Join a group of 10-12 learners and 2 facilitators to discuss topics including American […]
Celebrating its 45th year of Music, Visual Art, and Theater, Creative Arts is kicking off its First Annual PumpkinFest Family Festival and Fundraiser on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at 5:00-7:00 pm at Creative Arts, 25 Woburn Street in Reading. We are making this a new tradition in Reading! We invite the Reading community and surrounding […]
Come to Old South on October 29th at 7 pm for coffee and folk music in a cozy fall concert performed by folk singer Bobby Jo Valentine. Tickets will be $12 and will include coffee. There will also be a dessert bar bake sale! Valentine’s music has won Song of the Year three times at […]
Killam Parents Night Out: Music Bingo Tickets! Join us for a fun-filled evening playing Music Bingo at the Wakefield Elks! November 2, 2023 | Doors open at 6, music bingo starts at 630 sharp! 63 Bay State Rd, Wakefield, MA 01880 It's time for parents to unwind and connect with fellow Killam parents. This event […]
Would you like to improve your conversational English skills in a fun, friendly, free setting? The English at Large conversation group is for intermediate to advanced adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening for 90 minutes once per week. Join a group of 10-12 learners and 2 facilitators to discuss topics including American […]
Saturday, November 4, 2023 Household Hazardous Waste Day 8:30 am – 12:30 pm 60 Farm Street in Wakefield TV's and CRT's are not collected at this event See our flyer on www.readinqma.gov For more information call 781-942-9077