Recapping Everything in Reading, MA

Lessons from the Holocaust: An Informational Session with Laura Hatosy
2023-04-25 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Join the Reading Public Library for an evening to recognize Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Ninety-Nine percent of Danish Jews survived the Holocaust despite Nazi occupation. Other nations lost 50-80% of their Jewish populations. In this hour-long learning session, Laura Hatosy will give a historical overview of various psychological, cultural, and historical reasons for how and why the Danes were able to protect people in their community. Her discussion will explore the historical context in Denmark and how we can apply these principles to our lives today.
Registration is not required.

Select Board Office Hours
2023-04-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Pleasant Street Center, 49 Pleasant Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Mark your calendars to join Select Board members Mark Dockser and Jackie McCarthy for office hours on April 12 and April 26, both 11AM-Noon, respectively.

Postpartum Depression and Perinatal Mental Health ... What is it and how do we identify it?
2023-04-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
In light of recent events, we all have questions about postpartum depression and perinatal mental health. Join us to learn what to look for and how to help if you believe someone is experiencing symptoms of postpartum depression.
Taunya L. Jarzyniecki, LMHC, LADAC, the Reading Public Safety Clinician, will lead the discussion about this often overlooked diagnosis. She is an experienced Clinical Mental Health Leader with a strong foundation in crisis intervention, mental health treatment, substance misuse support and care coordination for the past 19 years. She is a Crisis Intervention Team Coordinator, certified by CIT International.
Registration is NOT required.

Town Wide Flea Market
2023-04-29 10:00 - 13:00 | First Congregational Church, 25 Woburn Street, Reading MA, 01867
TOWN WIDE FLEA MARKET
Saturday, April 29 from 10am to 1pm at the Corner of Woburn & Sandborn Street.
Bargains galore! Crafts, household, antiques, tools, toys, books, and more! Crafters encouraged to join in! Sell Register for a space ($20each) by April 21st at tinyurl.com/FCCRFleaMarket.

Teen Crafternoon with McFarlane Arts
2023-05-02 16:00 - 17:30 | Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Join us for craft time!
Teens will create their own multimedia frame under the instruction of Susan McFarlane of McFarlane Arts.
Register for this craft time using the link provided below.

Birch Meadow PTO Fundraiser at Venetian Moon
2023-05-03 17:00 - 20:00 | Venetian Moon, 680 Main Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Save the Date! Fill your bellies with the best arancini around and an enjoy a night out at Venetian Moon! 20% of sales will benefit the PTO, a great way to support enrichment, field trips, teacher appreciation and more!
When: Wednesday May 3rd
Time: 5pm-8pm
Please download and print flyer below and bring to Venetian Moon to participate!
Venetian Moon Birch Meadow PTO Fundraiser Flyer

The Tragedy of the Cocoanut Grove Fire
2023-05-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Even after 80 years, the horrific 1942 Cocoanut Grove nightclub fire continues to cast a long shadow across Boston. Stephanie Schorow, author of The Cocoanut Grove Nightclub Fire: A Boston Tragedy (History Press, October 2022) will present an illustrated lecture about this inferno that features new research and insights into its continuing mysteries and the lingering impact on the lives of New Englanders three generations later.
No registration is required. Additional program information can be found using the link provided below.

Bike Recycling and Give-Away
2023-05-05 11:00 - 2023-05-06 15:00 | RMLD, 230 Ash Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
ReadingCares and the Reading Climate Advisory Committee are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of the annual Bike Recycling and Give-Away. The public is invited to donate their used bikes (in good condition) at RMLD, 230 Ash Street, on Friday, May 5th from 11am-12:30pm and on Saturday, May 6th from 9am – 11am. All donors will receive a voucher to return on Saturday to choose a free bike.
The donated bikes will be cleaned and inspected, the tires will be pumped and minor repairs will be made. These refurbished bikes will then be offered for adoption at no charge to donors at noon and to the general public at 12:30pm. This is a great opportunity to get rid of bikes that are no longer being used and to give them a second life. If you just have a bike to get rid of, if you want a new bike for yourself, or both, we encourage you to participate in this community event. Bikes for riders of all ages are needed.
The event is co-sponsored by ReadingCares and the Reading Climate Advisory Committee with support from RMLD and the Town of Reading. The Reading Police Department will be on hand to promote bike safety.
There are also volunteer opportunities for the event: On Friday, May 5th from 1:00-2:00 pm, people are needed to accept donated bikes at RMLD. On Saturday, May 6th, several people are also needed to help wipe down the bikes, pump tires and organize the donations. Please consider giving a few hours for this community event. The busiest time will be Saturday between 9am to noon. Contact info@readingcares.org with questions or to volunteer!

Into the Woods
2023-05-05 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-05-06 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-05-07 14:00 - 17:00 | Walter S. Parker Middle School, 45 Temple Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Tickets are now on sale for Colonial Chorus Players’ production of the Stephen Sondheim modern masterpiece Into the Woods. Into the Woods weaves together familiar characters from several Brothers Grimm fairy tales, including Cinderella, Jack (of Beanstalk fame), Little Red Ridinghood, a pair of Princes, a Witch, and a Giant (along with a Baker and his Wife) but upends the traditional notion that “once upon a time” always leads to “happily ever after.”

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine
Directed by Corey Cadigan
Musical Direction by Alan Freedman
Produced by Jennifer Estabrooks
Stage Management by Laura Raynor

Performances

Friday, May 5, 2023 @ 7 PM
Saturday, May 6, 2023 @ 7 PM
Sunday, May 7, 2023 @ 2 PM

Location

Shepardson Hall at Parker Middle School
50 Temple Street, Reading, MA
Shepardson Hall at Parker Middle School is fully accessible with accessible seating available.

Ticket Prices

$30/Adults
$25/Seniors & Students
All Tickets Reserved Seating

Please Note

This production runs approximately three hours with one 15-minute intermission, and may contain content not suitable for all audiences.

Because food and beverages are not permitted in Shepardson Hall, water only will be available in the Lobby. Thanks for your understanding.

How to Purchase Tickets

Online Here

When ordering online, the ticket service adds a handling fee of $2.00 per ticket. For shows with reserved seating, you will be able to select your seats online.

Box Office:

Remaining seats will be sold at the door. When a performance sells out, we announce it on social media and through the Facebook feed on our website. For shows at the Hose House, the Box Office opens 30 minutes before showtime. For shows at Shepardson Hall at Parker Middle School, the Box Office opens one hour before showtime. Cash, check, or Venmo only at the Box Office. Sorry, no credit cards.

The Giver presented by The RMHS Drama Club
2023-05-05 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-05-06 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-05-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Reading Memorial High School, 62 Oakland Rd, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Jonas’ world is perfect. Everything is under control and safe. There is no war or fear or pain. There are also no choices. Every person is assigned a role in the community. But when Jonas turns 12, he is chosen for special training from The Giver—to receive and keep the memories of the community. The Giver is the only person who holds the memories of real pain and real joy. Now Jonas will learn the truth about life—and the hypocrisy of his utopian world. Through this astonishing and moving adaptation, discover what it means to grow up, to grow wise, and to take control of your own destiny. The Giver was commissioned by Oregon Children’s Theatre and has played to sold-out audiences

RMHS Performing Arts Center
Reading Memorial High School
62 Oakland Road, Reading MA
Friday, May 5 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, May 6 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, May 7 at 2:00 pm

Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for senior citizens and students.
https://www.ticketstage.com/T/RMHSDRAMA
Complementary ticket available for RPS teachers + staff, as well as current 7th grade students. If you do not have the code the checkout provided, please email RMHSTickets@gmail.com

WALK-IT like you ROCK-ET 5K
2023-05-06 09:00 - 10:30 | Birch Meadow Park, Birch Meadow Park, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Attention all Rockets: The Class of 2024 is hosting Reading’s first annual
WALK-IT like you ROCK-ET 5K
Saturday May 6th!
9AM
Bring your friends and family for a fun filled morning! The race will begin at 9am and prizes will be awarded to 1st and 2nd place in age groups. Wear your Reading Rocket gear or red and black to show your best Rocket pride! Help bring our community together and enjoy a beautiful spring morning with music and games. Admission to run will be $25 for adults and $15 for students, proceeds will help support the Class of 2024.
SIGN UP HERE

Spring Art Sale
2023-05-06 10:00 - 15:00 | Thrown Together Pottery Studio, 1321 Main Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Spring Art Sale
Saturday from 10am – 3pm at Thrown Together Pottery Studio 1321 Main Street -Rear (Behind Reading House of Pizza)
Pottery, Paintings, Sachets, Wine Bags, Pillows and More. Right in time for Mother’s Day! A variety of arts from the artists.

Reading Youth Football Pancake Breakfast
2023-05-07 09:00 - 11:30 | Masonic Lodge, 110 Haven Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Reading Youth Football will host a pancake breakfast for all interested in learning more about the program. We are so excited to offer a competitive flag program to 1st and 2nd graders as well as tackle football for grades 3-8. Coaches will be available throughout the morning to answer questions. We hope to see you there!

SAVERS COLLECTION to benefit Reading Youth Football.
2023-05-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Masonic Temple Reading, 110 Haven Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Reading Youth Football will be collecting clothing and household items for donation to SAVERS in Wilmington on Sunday, May 7th from 9-12PM at the Masonic Temple on Haven Street in Reading. Spring is a perfect time to clean out unwanted items and help others. We ask that you pack any soft items such as clothing and linens in plastic bags and household items and books in boxes. We will have kids from the football team to help transport items from your car. If you have any questions, visit readingyouthfootball.com.

Mass/Reading Cultural Council Grantee Reception
2023-05-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Pleasant Street Center, 49 Pleasant Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Join us for our Grantee Reception: Monday, May 8, 2023 @ 6:30PM at The Pleasant Street Center
We will celebrate grantees from 2019-2023! Come see some of their work and hear stories about their projects while enjoying refreshments with us!

Teen Crafternoon: Learn How To Embroider!
2023-05-09 15:30 - 17:30 | Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Craftivism 101: Get acquainted with craftivism, learn to embroider, stitch something brilliant, and make friends—all in just 2 hours!
Craft-based activism has been used as a tool of resistance, coalition building, and even espionage! Learn from Shannon Downey—a leader in the modern craftivism movement. She will provide an introduction to the history of craftivism and ways you can get involved in the modern movement. Shannon will then teach you how to embroider and have you stabbing it out in no time.
Registration is required for this program, and can be made using the link provided below.

Health and Community Resource Fair
2023-05-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Pleasant Street Center, 49 Pleasant Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
HEALTH & COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR!
Join us as we welcome 25+ vendors offering a variety of information, screenings and giveaways THURSDAY MAY 11, 2023 From 10:00-1:00pm.
49 PLEASANT STREET READING, MA 01867
The Lions Club will be offering hearing and vision screenings including measuring distance visual acuity, eye pressure, refractive error and photographing the retina. Be sure to bring your glasses if you wear them.

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Poison Ivy - VIRTUAL
2023-05-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Online / Reading Public Library
Got Poison Ivy? Pesky Pete to the Rescue!
Pete Barron, otherwise known as Pesky Pete, will show us how to identify poison ivy, how and where it grows, and most importantly, how to get rid of it organically.
Register for this virtual program using the link provided below.
The program will be recorded.

Scrap Metal Pickup
2023-05-12 06:00 - 17:00 | Reading (Townwide), Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Place scrap metal curbside by 6:00AM.
For a list of sample items, please visit www.Readingma.gov

Annual Police Open House
2023-05-13 11:00 - 13:30 | Reading Police Station, 15 Union Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Our annual open house is coming up! May 13th. From 11:00 to 1:30. Nonstop fun and entertainment.

Community Beading: Help Create a Piece of Art for the Library!
2023-05-13 12:30 - 16:30 | Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Join Indigenous artist and Massachusetts Tribe Educator/Historian, Thomas Green, as we create a community art project for the Reading Public Library. Drawing on traditional methods, participants will create a small section of a larger piece designed especially for the Library by Thomas Green. Once all the segments are finished, they will be woven together and the final piece of artwork will be put on display at the Library.
Register for this event using the link provided below.
All materials will be provided. Previous beading experience is helpful, but not necessary.

RCTV Casino Night Fundraiser
2023-05-13 19:00 - 23:00 | RCTV Studios, 557 Main Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
RCTV Studios is excited to announce its upcoming Casino Night fundraiser on Saturday, May 13, at RCTV’s studio at 577 Main Street. The night promises to be filled with fun, excitement, and plenty of opportunities to win big while supporting a good cause.
Guests will be able to try their luck at various casino games, such as poker, blackjack, roulette, and craps, while also enjoying a variety of refreshments and entertainment throughout the evening.
The Casino Night event will kick off at 7 pm and run until 11 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm). Guests will have the chance to mingle, network with like-minded individuals, and participate in silent auctions while contributing to the fundraiser’s success.
“We are thrilled to host our annual Casino Night event to help raise funds for RCTV’s initiatives,” said RCTV President Crystal Hodson. “We believe that public access television is an essential tool for promoting community engagement, and dialogue; unfortunately, the rise of cord-cutting has had a significant impact on our funding for public access TV channels, making it difficult for us to provide the same level of quality programming and community engagement,” Hodson said.
All funds raised from the event will go towards supporting RCTVs mission to promote public access television and provide resources to help these channels continue to serve the community.
Tickets for the event are available for purchase on rctv.org or by contacting Angela Merrill at angela@rctv.org. Donations and sponsorships for the event are also welcome and greatly appreciated.
For more information on the fundraiser Casino Night or RCTV, please visit rctv.org or contact RCTV Executive Director Philip Rushworth at phil@rctv.org or 781-944-8888.

Reading Community Singers ~ Spring Concert 2023 ~ A Jubilant Song
2023-05-13 19:30 - 21:00 | Reading Memorial High School, 62 Oakland Rd, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
The Reading Community Singers are pleased to present our Spring Concert – A Jubilant Song – On Saturday, May 13 at 7:30 pm, at Reading Memorial High School. Elijah Botkin, as Interim Artistic Director, will be conducting, and Joe Beninati will be Accompanist. As always, RCS will perform with a 6-piece band.
Among the musical selections will be “Make a Joyful Noise”, “Children Will Listen”, “Let It Shine” and, of course, “A Jubilant Song”. In addition, Botkin has created a special SATB arrangement of Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel: Evening Prayer for this Concert.
Also performing will be Lea Cooney, RCS’s 2023 Scholarship recipient.
Be Joyful and come Celebrate Spring with RCS! Tickets are currently available for A Jubilant Song via the RCS website: https://readingcommunitysingers.org/tickets/

Coffee with a Cop
2023-05-16 11:30 - 13:00 | Last Corner Restaurant, 49 High St, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Special Guest Town Manager Fidel Maltez!
Last Corner 49 High Street Tuesday, May 16th 11:30am-1:00pm
JOIN YOUR CHIEF OF POLICE, TOWN MANAGER AND OTHER READING OFFICERS/STAFF FOR COFFEE AND CONVERSATION!
No agenda or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the officers in your neighborhood! Coffee/treats provided by Last Corner! Questions: Call Community Service Officer Kristen O’Shaughnessy (781)942-6761

Teen Paint Night with McFarlane Arts
2023-05-16 16:00 - 17:30 | Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Join us for Paint Night!
Teens will create their own abstract piece under the insruction of Susan McFarlane of McFarlane Arts.
Register for Paint Night using the link provided below.

Paper Shredding, Rigid Plastics, Electronics & Styrofoam Recycling
2023-05-20 09:00 - 13:00 | Department of Public Works, 75 New Crossing Rd, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Saturday, May 20, 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 food containers of any kind, and No Colored Styrofoam.
Simple Recycling – Textile Collection. Scheduled pickup service through www.SimpleRecycling.com

Residents only – no businesses
For more info: www.readingma.gov
