BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Recapping Everything in Reading, MA - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.readingrecap.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Recapping Everything in Reading, MA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250712 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250713 DTSTAMP:20260418T023257 CREATED:20250705T191306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250705T191306Z UID:10000814-1752278400-1752364799@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:🗑️ Old Trash & Recycling Barrels – Monday Trash Route DESCRIPTION:Special Curbside Barrel Collection Events\n\n\nA special curbside collection event for resident’s existing trash and recycling containers will occur this summer on Saturdays starting on July 12 through August 9 where Republic Services will pick up your existing old containers free of charge. The dates for the special collection are below:\n\n\n\nJuly 12 – Monday trash route\nJuly 19 – Tuesday trash route\nJuly 26 – Wednesday trash route\nAugust 2 – Thursday trash route\nAugust 9 – Friday trash route\n\n\n\nNeed to double check which day you get picked up? See the list here: https://www.readingma.gov/…/What-Day-is-My-Rubbish-and…\n\n\nOld containers are also great to keep and use for storage\, or use them to hold indoor recycling to transfer to your new outdoor bin.\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, call the DPW office at 781-439-6930 or open a SeeClickFix request. URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%97%91%ef%b8%8f-old-trash-recycling-barrels-monday-trash-route/ LOCATION:Reading (Townwide)\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Oldbarrels-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T193000 DTSTAMP:20260418T023257 CREATED:20250705T194801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250705T194801Z UID:10000824-1752429600-1752435000@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:🎶 Summer Concert Series - Reading Community Concert Band DESCRIPTION:Reading Community Concert Band  – Concert Variety  \n\nConcerts will be held at Memorial Park this year.  There is street parking on Charles Street and Harrison Street and there is a small parking lot off of Salem Street.  Bring your blanket or chairs and enjoy these free summer concerts.\nThere are no rain dates for our summer concerts.  For information regarding weather cancellations\, please visit the home page of our website at www.readingrec.com after 5:00PM on the day of  the concert.  We will try to post the cancellation notice as close to 5:00PM as possible but please understand that a last-minute cancellation could happen. URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%8e%b6-summer-concert-series-reading-community-concert-band/ LOCATION:Memorial Park\, 53 Harrison St\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States CATEGORIES:Entertainment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Memorial-Park-2025.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Reading Recreation Division":MAILTO:recreation@ci.reading.ma.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T023257 CREATED:20250712T232018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T232018Z UID:10000827-1752660000-1752663600@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:🪄 Reading Rec Children's Performances - Stevie Kidding\, The Ridiculous Magician DESCRIPTION:These children’s performances will be held at 10AM on Wednesday mornings at Memorial Park. Please park on Charles Street or Harrison Street for these free Wednesday performances. \nThere are no rain dates for these performances. For information regarding weather cancellations\, please call the Recreation Division at (781) 942-9075 after 9:00AM on the day of the performance or visit the home page of our website at www.readingrec.com.  We will try to post the cancellation notice as close to 9:00AM as possible but please understand that a last-minute cancellation could happen.\n\n\nLinks: \n\n7/16  Stevie Kidding\, The Ridiculous Magician \n7/23 Stacey Peasley Band\n7/30 Yo-Yo Guy\n8/6 Matt Heaton & The Outside Toys\n8/13 Johnny the K URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%aa%84-reading-rec-childrens-performances-stevie-kidding-the-ridiculous-magician/ LOCATION:Memorial Park\, 53 Harrison St\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Summer-Children-Rec1.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Reading Recreation Division":MAILTO:recreation@ci.reading.ma.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T023257 CREATED:20250614T233659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250614T233659Z UID:10000812-1752777000-1752782400@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:👟 Reading Lions/ Friends of Reading Recreation 5K Road Race DESCRIPTION:Lace up your sneakers\, the Reading Lions Club and\nFriends of Reading Recreation\nJourney for Sight 5K Road Race returns! \n\n\n\n\nThe Reading Lions Club (“Club”) and The Friends of Reading Recreation annually present a family-friendly 5K Road Race and 1 Mile Walk through central Reading.  All proceeds from the race are donated to the Massachusetts Lions Eye Research Fund (MLERF)\, and other local sight-related charities supported by the Club. MLERF finances basic eye research at world renowned institutions such as the Mass. Eye and Ear right here in Boston. Over the years\, the Club has donated over $336\,000 from the proceeds of this race to MLERF\, and we are excited to continue these efforts in conjunction with the Friends of Reading Recreation (FORR). \n\n\n\n\nTime: 6:30 pm \nMemorial Park\, Harrison St. Reading\, MA \n\n\nEvent Information\n\nRegistration Cost: \n\nBefore race day: $30 for 18 years and older and $20 for 17 years & under\nRace day: $35 for 18 years and older and $25 for 17 years & under\n\nAwards will be given out for the following categories: \n\n1st Overall Male\, Female\, and Non-Binary\nTop 3 Male\, Female\, and Non-Binary in each of the age categories: 15 & Under\, 16-19\, 20-29\, 30-39\, 40-49\, 50-59. 60-69\, 70-79\, and 80+.\n\nT-Shirts are guaranteed for the first 250 people who register. \n\n\n\n\n\nRace Website\nAdditional race information can be found at https://www.readinglionsclub.org. \n\n\n\n\nCourse Map URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%91%9f-reading-lions-friends-of-reading-recreation-5k-road-race-2/ LOCATION:Memorial Park\, 53 Harrison St\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Sports ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/504317517_722923860270024_4295136744210537810_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Reading Lions Club":MAILTO:info@readinglionsclub.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250719 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250720 DTSTAMP:20260418T023257 CREATED:20250705T191414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250705T191414Z UID:10000815-1752883200-1752969599@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:🗑️ Old Trash & Recycling Barrels – Tuesday Trash Route DESCRIPTION:Special Curbside Barrel Collection Events\n\n\nA special curbside collection event for resident’s existing trash and recycling containers will occur this summer on Saturdays starting on July 12 through August 9 where Republic Services will pick up your existing old containers free of charge. The dates for the special collection are below:\n\n\n\nJuly 12 – Monday trash route\nJuly 19 – Tuesday trash route\nJuly 26 – Wednesday trash route\nAugust 2 – Thursday trash route\nAugust 9 – Friday trash route\n\n\n\nNeed to double check which day you get picked up? See the list here: https://www.readingma.gov/…/What-Day-is-My-Rubbish-and…\n\n\nOld containers are also great to keep and use for storage\, or use them to hold indoor recycling to transfer to your new outdoor bin.\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, call the DPW office at 781-439-6930 or open a SeeClickFix request. URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%97%91%ef%b8%8f-old-trash-recycling-barrels-tuesday-trash-route/ LOCATION:Reading (Townwide)\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Oldbarrels-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T193000 DTSTAMP:20260418T023257 CREATED:20250705T193746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250705T194344Z UID:10000823-1753034400-1753039800@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:🎶 Summer Concert Series - Perfect Crime DESCRIPTION:Perfect Crime   – Classic Rock Band \n\nConcerts will be held at Memorial Park this year.  There is street parking on Charles Street and Harrison Street and there is a small parking lot off of Salem Street.  Bring your blanket or chairs and enjoy these free summer concerts.\nThere are no rain dates for our summer concerts.  For information regarding weather cancellations\, please visit the home page of our website at www.readingrec.com after 5:00PM on the day of  the concert.  We will try to post the cancellation notice as close to 5:00PM as possible but please understand that a last-minute cancellation could happen. URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%8e%b6-summer-concert-series-perfect-crime/ LOCATION:Memorial Park\, 53 Harrison St\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States CATEGORIES:Entertainment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Memorial-Park-2025.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Reading Recreation Division":MAILTO:recreation@ci.reading.ma.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T023257 CREATED:20250712T232222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T232247Z UID:10000828-1753264800-1753268400@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:🪕 Reading Rec Children's Performances - Stacey Peasley Band DESCRIPTION:These children’s performances will be held at 10AM on Wednesday mornings at Memorial Park. Please park on Charles Street or Harrison Street for these free Wednesday performances. \nThere are no rain dates for these performances. For information regarding weather cancellations\, please call the Recreation Division at (781) 942-9075 after 9:00AM on the day of the performance or visit the home page of our website at www.readingrec.com.  We will try to post the cancellation notice as close to 9:00AM as possible but please understand that a last-minute cancellation could happen. \n\n\nLinks: \n\n7/16  Stevie Kidding\, The Ridiculous Magician \n7/23 Stacey Peasley Band\n7/30 Yo-Yo Guy\n8/6 Matt Heaton & The Outside Toys\n8/13 Johnny the K URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%aa%95-reading-rec-childrens-performances-stacey-peasley-band/ LOCATION:Memorial Park\, 53 Harrison St\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Summer-Children-Rec1.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Reading Recreation Division":MAILTO:recreation@ci.reading.ma.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T023257 CREATED:20250712T230308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T230308Z UID:10000825-1753471800-1753477200@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:🎭 Elf\, JR. the Musical DESCRIPTION:Based on the beloved holiday film\, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity. \n\nFriday\, July 25\, 2024 @ 7:30pm\nSaturday\, July 26\, 2024 @ 2:00pm\n\nWilliam E. Endslow Performing Arts Center \nReading Memorial High School \n62 Oakland Road\, Reading\, MA \n​ \n​Directed by William Endslow \nMusic Direction by Kristin Killian \nChoreography by Nancy Katz​ \n​​​​​​ \nPresented with permission by MTI International \n\n\n\n\nPurchase Tickets! \n\n\nTickets are available online until three hours prior to showtime. After that\, they can be purchased at the box office beginning ninety (90) minutes before showtime. URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%8e%ad-elf-jr-the-musical/2025-07-25/ LOCATION:Reading Memorial High School\, 62 Oakland Rd\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Elf-Jr.webp ORGANIZER;CN="The Five Star Theatre Company":MAILTO:fivestartheatrecompany@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250726 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250727 DTSTAMP:20260418T023257 CREATED:20250705T191503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250705T191503Z UID:10000816-1753488000-1753574399@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:🗑️ Old Trash & Recycling Barrels – Wednesday Trash Route DESCRIPTION:Special Curbside Barrel Collection Events\n\n\nA special curbside collection event for resident’s existing trash and recycling containers will occur this summer on Saturdays starting on July 12 through August 9 where Republic Services will pick up your existing old containers free of charge. The dates for the special collection are below:\n\n\n\nJuly 12 – Monday trash route\nJuly 19 – Tuesday trash route\nJuly 26 – Wednesday trash route\nAugust 2 – Thursday trash route\nAugust 9 – Friday trash route\n\n\n\nNeed to double check which day you get picked up? See the list here: https://www.readingma.gov/…/What-Day-is-My-Rubbish-and…\n\n\nOld containers are also great to keep and use for storage\, or use them to hold indoor recycling to transfer to your new outdoor bin.\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, call the DPW office at 781-439-6930 or open a SeeClickFix request. URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%97%91%ef%b8%8f-old-trash-recycling-barrels-wednesday-trash-route/ LOCATION:Reading (Townwide)\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Oldbarrels-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T153000 DTSTAMP:20260418T023257 CREATED:20250712T230308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T230308Z UID:10000826-1753538400-1753543800@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:🎭 Elf\, JR. the Musical DESCRIPTION:Based on the beloved holiday film\, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity. \n\nFriday\, July 25\, 2024 @ 7:30pm\nSaturday\, July 26\, 2024 @ 2:00pm\n\nWilliam E. Endslow Performing Arts Center \nReading Memorial High School \n62 Oakland Road\, Reading\, MA \n​ \n​Directed by William Endslow \nMusic Direction by Kristin Killian \nChoreography by Nancy Katz​ \n​​​​​​ \nPresented with permission by MTI International \n\n\n\n\nPurchase Tickets! \n\n\nTickets are available online until three hours prior to showtime. After that\, they can be purchased at the box office beginning ninety (90) minutes before showtime. URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%8e%ad-elf-jr-the-musical/2025-07-26/ LOCATION:Reading Memorial High School\, 62 Oakland Rd\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Elf-Jr.webp ORGANIZER;CN="The Five Star Theatre Company":MAILTO:fivestartheatrecompany@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T193000 DTSTAMP:20260418T023257 CREATED:20250705T193604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250705T193604Z UID:10000822-1753639200-1753644600@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:🎶 Summer Concert Series - Jumpin' Juba DESCRIPTION:Jumpin’ Juba   – Classic Boogie-Woogie\, Blues\, Folk and Memphis Rock & Roll \n\nConcerts will be held at Memorial Park this year.  There is street parking on Charles Street and Harrison Street and there is a small parking lot off of Salem Street.  Bring your blanket or chairs and enjoy these free summer concerts.\nThere are no rain dates for our summer concerts.  For information regarding weather cancellations\, please visit the home page of our website at www.readingrec.com after 5:00PM on the day of  the concert.  We will try to post the cancellation notice as close to 5:00PM as possible but please understand that a last-minute cancellation could happen. URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%8e%b6-summer-concert-series-jumpin-juba-2/ LOCATION:Memorial Park\, 53 Harrison St\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States CATEGORIES:Entertainment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Memorial-Park-2025.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Reading Recreation Division":MAILTO:recreation@ci.reading.ma.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250728T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250728T120000 DTSTAMP:20260418T023257 CREATED:20250720T210646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T210646Z UID:10000833-1753696800-1753704000@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:🕰️ Select Board Member Karen Rose-Gillis Office Hours DESCRIPTION:Select Board Member Karen Rose-Gillis will host office hours today\, July 28th at Presence & Co. 557 Main Street from 10:00AM to 12:00PM. Stop by to ask questions\, share your thoughts\, or just say hello! \nFor more information check out the Select Board page: www.readingma.gov/selectboard URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%95%b0%ef%b8%8f-select-board-member-karen-rose-gillis-office-hours/ LOCATION:Presence & Co\, 557 Main Street\, Reading\, 01867\, United States CATEGORIES:Select Board ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/518350238_1154276976725224_5092700361647129808_n.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T023257 CREATED:20250722T192734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T192734Z UID:10000838-1753779600-1753808400@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:🧸 Stuffed Animal Sleepover at Reading Public Library DESCRIPTION:Drop off your stuffie to spend the night!\nKids ages 4-6 can come by between 9am-5pm on Tuesday July 29 and drop off a stuffed animal to spend the night! Follow along on all of the sleepover fun by watching our Instagram stories Tuesday night. Stuffed animals can be picked up starting the following morning. URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%a7%b8-stuffed-animal-sleepover-at-reading-public-library/ LOCATION:Reading Public Library\, 64 Middlesex Ave\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States CATEGORIES:Reading Public Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Reading-Public-Library1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T023257 CREATED:20250712T232842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T232842Z UID:10000830-1753869600-1753873200@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:🪀 Reading Rec Children's Performances - Yo-Yo Guy DESCRIPTION:These children’s performances will be held at 10AM on Wednesday mornings at Memorial Park. Please park on Charles Street or Harrison Street for these free Wednesday performances. \nThere are no rain dates for these performances. For information regarding weather cancellations\, please call the Recreation Division at (781) 942-9075 after 9:00AM on the day of the performance or visit the home page of our website at www.readingrec.com.  We will try to post the cancellation notice as close to 9:00AM as possible but please understand that a last-minute cancellation could happen. \n\n\nLinks: \n\n7/16  Stevie Kidding\, The Ridiculous Magician \n7/23 Stacey Peasley Band\n7/30 Yo-Yo Guy\n8/6 Matt Heaton & The Outside Toys\n8/13 Johnny the K URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%aa%80-reading-rec-childrens-performances-yo-yo-guy/ LOCATION:Memorial Park\, 53 Harrison St\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Summer-Children-Rec1.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Reading Recreation Division":MAILTO:recreation@ci.reading.ma.us END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR