Recapping Everything in Reading, MA

🫖 Dr. Fowler Presents: The Tea Is Coming! Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party
2023-12-06 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Dr. William M. Fowler, Jr., Distinguished Professor of History Emeritus at Northeastern University in Boston, presents the history of the fateful evening of December 16, 1773, known as the Boston Tea Party. Hear the subsequent result from London’s Parliament, and how the event rallied other American colonists leading to the American Revolution.
No registration is required. Visit the library webpage for further information

🏠 Youth Mental Health First Aid for Parents and Anyone Working/Living With Teens
2023-12-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
The Reading Coalition for Prevention & Support invites adults to participate in a special course.
Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18. The course will teach you how to apply the MHFA Action Plan including: Assess for risk of suicide or harm, Listen nonjudgmentally, Give reassurance and information, Encourage appropriate professional help and Encourage self-help and other support strategies.
The instructors, Erica McNamara & Krystal Mellonakos-Garay, are credentialled through the National Council on Mental Wellbeing for Mental Health First Aid USA. Join us for all 4 sessions to become certified as a first aider on November 9, 16, 30 and December 7 from 6-8 pm at the Reading Public Library.
Registration is required and spaces limited. Attending all 4 sessions is required for participation in this workshop. Visit the library event page (link below) to register.

🎭 Dickens Faire Marketplace and Craft Fair
2023-12-09 10:00 - 15:00 | Reading Memorial High School, 62 Oakland Rd, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
The Dickens Holiday Craft Faire is making a comeback in 2023! This event is a wonderful holiday marketplace featuring approximately 50 craft vendors exhibiting and selling their creations. The RMHS Main Street hallway becomes transformed with seasonal decorations and musical performances throughout the day. Highlights include strolling carolers, Shakespearean actors, dance troupes, musicians, refreshments – and 50+ crafters/vendors, all under one weather-proof roof. Come finish your shopping, relax with a cup of cocoa, or just sit and take it all in. Free admission! Free parking!

🎶 Reading Community Singers – Annual Holiday Concert on December 9
2023-12-09 19:30 - 21:00 | Walter S. Parker Middle School, 45 Temple Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Reading Community Singers is very happy to invite everyone to their Annual Holiday Concert on December 9, at 7:30 at Parker Middle School – This year entitled “Holiday Party.” They’ve been rehearsing for months, a great mix of music that celebrates the season – Christmas, Hanukkah, Winter, Family – Classic and Modern Favorites, a Sing-Along, and even an Original Composition thrown in for good measure – It’s an enjoyable evening – and for some an annual tradition! – not to be missed.
In addition to a featured youth choir, their Guest Artists this year are The Sniveling Norburys (aka The Jingling Noel-berries for the holiday season), made up of five very fun and talented RCS members, who are always sure to be entertaining.
Whatever Holiday you celebrate this time of year, take a well-deserved break from your preparations and plan to join RCS for an enjoyable evening of Musical Merrymaking! Tickets are available from any Chorus member, as well as on-line and at the door, with discounts for Seniors and Students. For Advance Tickets go to: www.ReadingCommunitySingers.org/tickets/
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RCS is a Non-profit Community Chorus, founded in 2019. Their Current Membership of more than 60 Singers is made up of Residents from Reading and the surrounding communities – including North Reading, Andover, Burlington, Lynnfield, Stoneham, Wakefield, Peabody, Woburn, Wilmington, and more!

🎄 RMHS Band at Santa’s Christmas Cabin
2023-12-10 10:30 - 15:30 | Mattera Cabin, 1481 Main St, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
The RMHS Band Program is proud to announce their annual visit to Santa’s Christmas Cabin. Spend time with Santa and Mrs. Claus at their magical cabin in the woods. The Elves will be there too with games and treats to enjoy. Please see the sign up genius below. Email rmhsbpo@gmail.com with any questions. Thank you for your interest in what is sure to be a wonderful event, and for supporting all the band programs at RMHS!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A054DABAF29AAF58-46086930-1210#/

🕎 2nd Annual Community Menorah Lighting
2023-12-10 16:30 - 17:30 | Town Common, 680 Main Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Join Reading’s Jewish community, neighbors, and friends on the fourth night of Hanukkah for the 2nd Annual Community Menorah Lighting.
This inclusive, educational, community-led event will feature candle blessing & singing led by Rabbi Idan Irelander (Congregation Ahavat Olam), a story walk, sufganiyot (donuts) and hot chocolate.
Following the lighting, join us for a children’s craft and Israeli folk dancing at First Congregational Church (25 Woburn Street).

☕ PSC Memory Cafe
2023-12-12 10:30 - 12:00 | Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
The Pleasant Street Center and the Reading Public Library are partnering to bring social connections to individuals living with a memory impairment & their care partners through the Memory Café.
The cafe takes place on the second Tuesday of every month at the Reading Public Library. For further information or to RSVP, call Kerry Valle at (781) 942-6659 or Alyse Warren at (781) 942-6693, at the Pleasant Street Center.
Visit the library webpage for program dates.

🏺 Holiday Makers Market
2023-12-13 17:00 - 20:00, 2023-12-16 10:00 - 14:00, 2023-12-19 17:00 - 20:00, 2023-12-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Thrown Together Pottery Studio, 1321 Main Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Thrown Together Pottery, located at the rear of 1321 Main Street, is having a sale! Handmade goods from 15 local artisans including pottery, jewelry, knit, sewn items, paintings, glass art and more!

December 10th 1-3
December 13th 5-8
December 16th 10-2
December 19th 5-8
December 23rd 10-2

Cash, Credit, Check, PayPal and Venmo are accepted.

📓 Small Steps and Slight Shifts in 2024
2023-12-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Are you thinking about where you’d like to be in 2024? Don’t wait until the New Year to thrive and flourish. During this program, participants will have the opportunity to evaluate where they are now, and learn how small steps and slight shifts in perspective and behaviors can bring desired outcomes. Participants are encouraged to bring a journal and writing utensil to the program (but this is not required). This program will be presented by Reading resident and dynamic educator Lori Lambert-Osburn.
This event is free. Registration is suggested. Visit the library website for further information.

🚇 MBTA Communities Public Hearing
2023-12-18 19:30 - 21:00 | Town Hall, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Upcoming Public Hearings:
The CPDC’s public hearings on the proposed zoning changes will be from December through February, ahead of April Town Meeting. Upcoming meeting dates are tentatively scheduled to be held in the Select Board Room at Town Hall and on Zoom, details updated closer to each event date.
December 18: 7:30pm – In the Select Board Room at Town Hall and on Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86594356224
Materials for this public hearing including the map and proposed zoning language will be published the week prior to the meeting
January 22: 7pm

February 5: 7pm

🧵 Teen Meet Up: True Colors
2023-12-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Come to the Teen Room for activities, adventure, and fun!
This month teens will create their own mixed media frame. We will use scraps from magazines, books, ribbons, and pipe cleaners to weave through string. Those who want to can hang their finished pieces up on our art wall in the Teen Room or they can take them home.
Open to all LGBTQIA+ teens and allies.

🏘️ Reading MBTA Communities Zoning Office Hours
2024-01-10 12:30 - 14:00, 2024-01-17 12:30 - 14:00, 2024-01-24 12:30 - 14:00 | Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Come ask questions, share feedback, and discuss the current proposed zoning changes for compliance with the MBTA Communities law. No presentations, staff will just be available to answer any questions and discuss the concepts.

Wednesday, January 10 12:30pm-2pm in person at the Library Community Room
Wednesday, January 17 12:30pm-2pm Zoom Only (Meeting ID: 842 2680 5202)
Wednesday, January 24 12:30pm-2pm in person at the Library Community Room

For additional reference materials, history and to subscribe for updates visit the project webpage at:
www.readingma.gov/mbtac

🐨 Killam School Building Community Meeting
2024-01-11 17:15 - 18:45 | Killam Elementary School, 333 Charles St, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
The Killam School Building Committee is moving forward into the “design” stage of the planning for a new Killam School Building. The committee invites anyone in the Reading community to join us on January 11th for a community meeting to offer feedback as we begin the design process for the new Killam School!
The design architects for this project, Lavallee Brensinger Architects (LBA), will share information about the project process and the bulk of the meeting will be spent brainstorming and visioning as a community.
Date: Thursday, January 11, 2024
Time: 5:15 – 6:45 PM
Location: Killam Cafeteria (333 Charles Street)
For questions, please contact the
Superintendent’s Office at 781-944-5800

🎭 Matilda Jr.
2024-01-12 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-01-13 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-01-14 14:00 - 15:30 | Reading Memorial High School, 62 Oakland Rd, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Rebellion is nigh in Matilda JR., a gleefully witty ode to the the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! This story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires will have audiences rooting for the “revolting children” who are out to teach the grown-ups a lesson. Matilda has astonishing wit, intelligence… and special powers! She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, however – the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils’ saving grace! Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, Matilda JR. is a joyous girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.
Presented by
Coolidge Middle School DramaMatilda Jr

General info
William E Endslow Performing Arts Center
62 Oakland Road
Reading, MA
01867
Get directions
781-942-9158
coolidgedramatickets@gmail.com

Creative Arts Sunday Concert Series: Great American Standards
2024-01-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
The Reading Public Library invites music lovers to spend an afternoon with vocalist Janet Pohli. An instructor at Creative Arts, Janet is a Soprano Soloist for the Catholic Dioceses throughout Eastern Massachusetts, the Nahant Village Church, Christian Science Church in Lynn-Swampscott, and in Longmeadow-Springfield. Janet has appeared locally in theatrical productions of Nunsense, Guys and Dolls and Passion. At Creative Arts, Janet teaches Private Voice, Choral Ensemble, Audition Preparation, Sight-Singing 101, Movement for Actors and Learn to Read Music.
Singing many of your old favorites, Janet will be accompanied by fellow Creative Arts instructor Jeongweon (John) Lee.
No registration required.

💨 Reading Rotary Movin’ to End Polio at the Burbank YMCA
2024-01-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Burbank YMCA, 36 Arthur B Lord Dr, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
In lieu of the Polar Plunge this year, the Reading Rotary is going to “Get Movin to End Polio” at the Burbank YMCA in Reading.

Event Date: Tuesday, January 30th

Time: 6:30pm arrival for photos and sign waiver/Events begin at 7:00pm

Who can attend: EVERYONE! Please bring your friends, spouses, families, neighbors and Interact.

Events: Spin Bikes, Treadmills, Ellipticals, Basketball, and Pickle Ball (modified). Please use the link below to RSVP for your preferred activity.

Activity Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084EA9A623A02-47226499-getmovin

The Reading Rotary has created a Raise for Rotary fundraiser page for their challenge. Please use and send the link below for people donate on your behalf. All donations will automatically be sent to The Rotary Foundation and credited to the Club.

Donation Link: https://raise.rotary.org/Reading-Rotary/challenge

🎶 Reading Community Singers ~ First Rehearsal ~ New Singers Welcome!
2024-01-30 19:30 - 21:30 | Old South Methodist Church, 6 Salem Street, Reading, 01867
Mark your Calendar! Reading Community Singers is starting rehearsals for their 2024 Spring Concert ~ “Melodies of Memory”, on Tuesday, January 30th, from 7:30 to 9:30 at Old South United Methodist Church, 6 Salem St., Reading MA. New Singers may attend up to 3 rehearsals to “try RCS out”, before registering. Please arrive early for check-in.
Founded in 1919, Reading Community Singers is a non-audition chorus and New Members are always welcome of every voice and experience level, ages 16 to whatever! And as with most choruses – RCS is always looking for “just a few more good men”! They only ask that singers can match pitch and carry a tune – both of which are much easier to do working together in a chorus. Commitment to attending rehearsals is also a must.
“Melodies of Memory” will include “Jungle Book Medley”, “Danny Boy”, “Music Vibrates in the Memory” and “3 Madrigals”. Elijah Botkin is again the Artistic Director for the Spring Concert. He first directed RCS for “A Jubilant Song” in Spring of 2023. Joe Beninati will again be the Rehearsal and Concert Accompanist. This is Beninati’s 20th season working with RCS.
Rehearsals continue every Tuesday, through May 7, with a Dress rehearsal on Friday, May 10, and the Concert on Saturday, May 11 at 7:30 pm Reading Memorial High School.
Online registration is open, or you can register in person at the first three rehearsals. For more information about this Concert, or RCS in general, please go to ReadingCommunitySingers.org, or send an email to info@ReadingCommunitySingers.org.

🥡 RMHS Ski Club Fundraiser at Mandarin
2024-02-02 17:00 - 21:00 | Mandarin, 296 Salem Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Join the Reading Memorial High School Ski Club Fundraiser at Mandarin Friday February 2nd from 5:00PM – 9:00pm!!! Eat in or take out – just mention the fundraiser!

Check out the menu — https://www.mandarinreading.com/

🚉 MBTA Communities Public Forum
2024-02-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Public Hearings:
The CPDC’s public hearings on the proposed zoning changes will be from December through February, ahead of April Town Meeting. Upcoming meeting dates are below, all meetings will be held in hybrid format both in person and on Zoom, with details updated closer to each event date.
Upcoming – February 5: 7pm
In person at the Reading Public Library Community Rooms
On Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82884057841
And broadcast by RCTV

🛣️ Walkers Brook Drive Redesign Meeting
2024-02-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Join town officials on Tuesday, February 6 at 7pm for an important community meeting to gather feedback regarding the redesign of the Walkers Brook Drive Corridor. Meet in person at the Reading Public Library or via Zoom to discuss how this central area can evolve to best serve Reading now and in the future.
See additional details here: https://www.readingma.gov/849/Walkers-Brook-Drive-Redesign

📗 Teen Meet Up: Book Group Teen Meet Up: Book Group
2024-02-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Looking for a place to share what you’re reading, get book recommendations, and meet up with friends? Then join our book group!
Teens in grades 7-12 are welcome to join our casual book discussion group where they’ll be able to share what they reading, get recommendations from their peers, and ideas from the Teen Librarian.
Hot cocoa, snacks, and pizza will be provided!

🥡 Coolidge & Parker Fundraiser at Mandarin
2024-02-09 11:30 - 22:30 | Mandarin, 296 Salem Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Does your family love Asian food?
Do you dread figuring out what to make for dinner?!
Why not take the night off from cooking and support the Coolidge and Parker Middle Schools at the same time?!
On Friday, February 9th, our PTO is hosting a restaurant fundraiser at the Mandarin Reading Asian restaurant! (296 Salem Street in Reading).
Dine in OR order take-out and the 8th Grade French Trip to Quebec, Canada receives 20+% of sales!
The Mandarin Reading is open for lunch or dinner (11:30 AM – 10:30 PM), and our fundraiser runs all day!
Please see our flyer for more information and please bring your flyer to the restaurant on Friday, February 9th. Thank you!

🎭 RMHS Drama Club Presents: The Great Gatsby
2024-02-09 19:30 - 20:30 | MA
This 30-minute one-act play based on the novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald was adapted by the RMHS Drama Club for its participation in the METG High School DramaFest competition in March. It will premiere at the RMHS Performing Arts Center February 9-11. The performance will be followed by a brief company talk-back about the process of creating this unique version of a classic novel. Open the community. Join us and support our local student theatre community!

Based on the novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald and adapted by The Company

Tickets$15/Adults$10/Seniors+Students

https://www.ticketstage.com/T/RMHSDRAMA
