BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Recapping Everything in Reading, MA - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Recapping Everything in Reading, MA 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:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T125253 CREATED:20240226T020519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T020519Z UID:10000643-1712430000-1712437200@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:šŸ˜„ Reading Lions Club Comedy Night DESCRIPTION:Spring into laughter with the Reading Lions on April 6! \nEnjoy a night of comedy with your friends\, family\, and the Lions! The Reading Lions\nComedy Night returns to The Wakefield Elks with 4 amazing comics on April 6.\nWeā€™re thrilled to present some of the funniest comics in the area: a Boston Magazine\nā€œBest of Boston Comedianā€\, Paul Dā€™Angelo\, plus Mitch Stinson\, Jeff Koen\, and Dave\nRattigan. Bring your family\, neighbors\, and friends to enjoy a night of laughs\, fun raffles\,\nBYOF\, and a cash bar. The eveningā€™s proceeds go to Lions charities which support our\ncommunity via the Food Pantry\, scholarship fund\, wellness exams\, vision care\, and\nmore. \nTickets are available from your friendly Reading Lions Club member for $25 each\, tables\nseat 8 for $200. Mark your calendar and weā€™ll see you there! \nThe Reading Lions Club has proudly served the community of Reading and other\nsurrounding towns for more than 75 years. Our fundraisers support Mass Lions Eye\nResearch\, Reading Food Pantry\, and many others. There are few feelings in life that are\nas great as being able to help those in need\, and to do it with a fun\, dedicated group of\nclub members makes it all the more enjoyable. If you are interested in learning more\nabout us please contact Marla Clough- mclough410@gmail.com. URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%98%84-reading-lions-club-comedy-night/ LOCATION:Wakefield Elks\, 63 Bay State Rd\, Wakefield\, 01880\, United States CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2024-NEW_Comedy-Flyer.png ORGANIZER;CN="Reading Lions Club":MAILTO:info@readinglionsclub.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T125253 CREATED:20240314T164341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T164341Z UID:10000664-1712340000-1712347200@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:šŸŖ© 2024 Friends of Reading Rec Annual Daddy/Daughter Dance DESCRIPTION:Join us at the 2024 Friends of Reading Rec Annual Daddy Daughter Dance for a night of fun\, laughter\, and unforgettable memories! \nApril 5\, 2024 from 6-8pm. URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%aa%a9-2024-friends-of-reading-rec-annual-daddy-daughter-dance/ LOCATION:Hawkes Field House at Reading Memorial High School\, 62 Oakland Road\, Reading\, MA CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Recreation Division ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/FORR-dance.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T223000 DTSTAMP:20260404T125253 CREATED:20240322T004059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T004827Z UID:10000668-1712316600-1712356200@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:šŸ„” Reading Scholarship Foundation Fundraiser at Mandarin DESCRIPTION:Does yourĀ family love Asian food?\nDo you dread figuringĀ out what to make for dinner?!\nWhy not take the night off from cooking and support the Reading Scholarship Foundation at the same time?!\nOn Friday\, April 5th\, the RSF is hosting a restaurant fundraiser at the Mandarin Reading Asian restaurant!Ā  (296 Salem Street in Reading).\nDine in OR order take-out and the Foundation receives 20+% of sales!\nThe Mandarin Reading is open for lunchĀ or dinner (11:30 AM ā€“ 10:30 PM)\, and our fundraiser runs all day!\nPlease see our flyer for more information and please bring your flyer to the restaurant on Friday\, April 5th.Ā  Thank you! URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%a5%a1-reading-scholarship-foundation-fundraiser-at-mandarin/ LOCATION:Mandarin\, 296 Salem Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States CATEGORIES:Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Mandarin-Reading.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Reading Scholarship Foundation":MAILTO:scholarships@readingsf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T125253 CREATED:20240309T032903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240309T032903Z UID:10000654-1711548000-1711562400@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:šŸ“½ļø March Matinees: The Stratford Festival\, Ontario\, Canada. "Merry Wives of Windsor" DESCRIPTION:If you have preconceptions of Shakespearean productions as featuring men in tights whose necks are festooned with uncomfortable-looking Elizabethan ruffs\, throw them away!! There are few theatrical companies on the planet who produce Shakespeareā€™s plays with the panache and gusto of Ontarioā€™s Stratford Festival. This version of Merry Wives of Windsor sets the 400+ year old play in the 1950s. \nJoin us for this final iteration of March Matinees: it may well change your idea of what an afternoon with The Bard can be! URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%93%bd%ef%b8%8f-march-matinees-the-stratford-festival-ontario-canada-merry-wives-of-windsor-2/ LOCATION:Reading Public Library\, 64 Middlesex Ave\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Entertainment,Reading Public Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/FB-Event-March-Matinees-1-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240325T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240325T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T125253 CREATED:20240313T190336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T190336Z UID:10000663-1711389600-1711393200@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:šŸ“ In Person: College Admission and Creative Summer Planning DESCRIPTION:Unpack the secrets to college admissions and creative summer planning IN-PERSON with Collegewiseā€™s expert counselor\, Lizzie Leonard!\nWeā€™ll help answer the following questions: \nHow should you be spending your high school summers?\nDoes attending a universityā€™s pre-college summer program really help you get in?\nWhat programs (if any) are worth spending your money on? \nOur presenter will be in-person to answer these questions (and more!) so you can leave with clear steps to help you craft your own perfect summer schedule. \nTo attend\, please register using the link provided below. URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%93%9d-in-person-college-admission-and-creative-summer-planning/ LOCATION:Reading Public Library\, 64 Middlesex Ave\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States CATEGORIES:Reading Public Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/FB-Admission-101.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T125253 CREATED:20240319T031602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T031602Z UID:10000667-1711224000-1711231200@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:šŸŽ­ The Comedy of Errors DESCRIPTION:Quannapowitt Players Presents William Shakespeareā€™s ā€œThe Comedy of Errorsā€ from March 22-April 7. \nItā€™s double the trouble and double the fun as we follow the mishaps and mayhem created by Antipholus and Dromio of Syracuse as they search for their lost family. While in Ephesus\, the pair is thrown into a quagmire of mistaken identities\, jealous wives\, stolen goods\, and an enigmatic nun who holds the key to solving the riddle. Set in the world of 1920s silent films inspired by the great movie clowns Charlie Chaplin\, Buster Keaton\, and Harold Lloyd\, mix-ups and comedy chaos abound in Shakespeareā€™s furious fast-paced farce!\nDirected by Elizabeth Ross and assistant director\, Hannah Baker\, ā€œThe Comedy of Errorsā€ features Michael Mazzone\, Peter Duerst\, Jacey Rutledge\, Sara Dion\, Jenny Fielding\, Laura Liberge\, Ted Overholt\, Brian Sensale\, Kerry Anne Kilkelly\, Eli Baker\, Mary Parker\, Robin Abrahams\, Dani Dorrego\, Audrey Carman\, Michael McAfee\, and Piano Player\, Daniel Oā€™RourkeTickets are $25\, Seniors/Students $23\, and can be purchased online at www.qptheater.com/box-office/\, or by calling the QP Box Office at (781) 942-2212 for reservations. Cash and checks only at the door. Friday and Saturday performances are at 8PM. The Sunday 4/7 performance is at 2PM. URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%8e%ad-the-comedy-of-errors-2/ CATEGORIES:Entertainment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Comedy-of-Errors-event.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Quannapowitt Players":MAILTO:boxoffice@qptheater.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T125253 CREATED:20240319T031359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T031359Z UID:10000666-1711137600-1711144800@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:šŸŽ­ The Comedy of Errors DESCRIPTION:Quannapowitt Players Presents William Shakespeareā€™s ā€œThe Comedy of Errorsā€ from March 22-April 7. \nItā€™s double the trouble and double the fun as we follow the mishaps and mayhem created by Antipholus and Dromio of Syracuse as they search for their lost family. While in Ephesus\, the pair is thrown into a quagmire of mistaken identities\, jealous wives\, stolen goods\, and an enigmatic nun who holds the key to solving the riddle. Set in the world of 1920s silent films inspired by the great movie clowns Charlie Chaplin\, Buster Keaton\, and Harold Lloyd\, mix-ups and comedy chaos abound in Shakespeareā€™s furious fast-paced farce!\nDirected by Elizabeth Ross and assistant director\, Hannah Baker\, ā€œThe Comedy of Errorsā€ features Michael Mazzone\, Peter Duerst\, Jacey Rutledge\, Sara Dion\, Jenny Fielding\, Laura Liberge\, Ted Overholt\, Brian Sensale\, Kerry Anne Kilkelly\, Eli Baker\, Mary Parker\, Robin Abrahams\, Dani Dorrego\, Audrey Carman\, Michael McAfee\, and Piano Player\, Daniel Oā€™RourkeTickets are $25\, Seniors/Students $23\, and can be purchased online at www.qptheater.com/box-office/\, or by calling the QP Box Office at (781) 942-2212 for reservations. Cash and checks only at the door. Friday and Saturday performances are at 8PM. The Sunday 4/7 performance is at 2PM. URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%8e%ad-the-comedy-of-errors/ CATEGORIES:Entertainment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Comedy-of-Errors-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240318T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240318T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T125253 CREATED:20240305T013523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T013523Z UID:10000651-1710788400-1710792000@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:šŸŽ¶ Celtic Music Concert with Ulster Landing DESCRIPTION:Boston-based group Ulster Landing specializes in traditional folk music of the Celtic regions including Ireland\, Scotland\, Brittany\, and Cornwall. Its musicians bring a great diversity of styles together into a delightful blend perfectly suited to St. Patrickā€™s Day celebrations (and even the day after St. Patrickā€™s Day!). Youā€™ll hear music ranging from beautiful Scottish airs to toe-tapping Irish reels\, trancelike Breton tunes to the energetic ā€œcrookedā€ dances of Cornwall. Join us and get ready to for a panoply of lovely melodies\, roaring rhythms and all around good cheer! URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%8e%b6-celtic-music-concert-with-ulster-landing/ LOCATION:Reading Public Library\, 64 Middlesex Ave\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Music,Reading Public Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/FB-Event-Ulster-Landing-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T125253 CREATED:20240305T010452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T010452Z UID:10000650-1710684000-1710687600@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:šŸŽ¶ Creative Arts Sunday Concert Series: Global Harmony (rescheduled) DESCRIPTION:Join us for a journey into the diverse rhythms and melodies from around the world with musician Roald Wilson. Roald is certified in World Music Pedagogy by the Smithsonian Institution and is known for his diversity of musical interests. \nEnjoy a program of surprise and delight as Roald plays a selection of his extraordinary collection of world instruments. Global Harmony will be a unique and fun experience where music transcends borders and cultures\, telling the story of humanityā€™s vibrant diversity. URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%8e%b6-creative-arts-sunday-concert-series-global-harmony-rescheduled/ LOCATION:Reading Public Library\, 64 Middlesex Ave\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Music,Reading Public Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/FB-Event-Re-Scheduled-Global-Harmony.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T125253 CREATED:20240309T033610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240309T033610Z UID:10000657-1710666000-1710698400@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:šŸ¤– RMHS Robotics Competition DESCRIPTION:The Reading Memorial High School robotics team\, FRC Team 4761 ā€˜The Robocketsā€™ will be competing in the North Shore District qualifying event next weekend (March 16th & 17th) by NE First which combines the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology. Kicking things off at 10:30am Saturday morning will be their opening ceremonies followed by fast-paced 3 v 3 matches involving 40 high school teams from around the region. Sunday will have matches throughout the entire day. Stay for 5 minutes or 5 hours. Come cheer for our robot! Itā€™s Free! A complete schedule can be seen below. \nThe event takes place at the Hawkes Field House located at Reading Memorial High School\, 62 Oakland Rd. Follow the FRC Team 4761 on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/FrcTeam4761. \nAdditionally\, we will be covering portions of the event and possibly live streaming parts as well. Stay tuned and best of luck Robockets! URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%a4%96-rmhs-robotics-competition-2/ CATEGORIES:Entertainment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Robotics.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Robockets 4761":MAILTO:robockets.4761@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T125253 CREATED:20240309T033502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240309T033502Z UID:10000656-1710585000-1710619200@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:šŸ¤– RMHS Robotics Competition DESCRIPTION:The Reading Memorial High School robotics team\, FRC Team 4761 ā€˜The Robocketsā€™ will be competing in the North Shore District qualifying event next weekend (March 16th & 17th) by NE First which combines the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology. Kicking things off at 10:30am Saturday morning will be their opening ceremonies followed by fast-paced 3 v 3 matches involving 40 high school teams from around the region. Sunday will have matches throughout the entire day. Stay for 5 minutes or 5 hours. Come cheer for our robot! Itā€™s Free! A complete schedule can be seen below. \nThe event takes place at the Hawkes Field House located at Reading Memorial High School\, 62 Oakland Rd. Follow the FRC Team 4761 on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/FrcTeam4761. \nAdditionally\, we will be covering portions of the event and possibly live streaming parts as well. Stay tuned and best of luck Robockets! URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%a4%96-rmhs-robotics-competition/ CATEGORIES:Entertainment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Robotics.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T125253 CREATED:20240309T034000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240309T034000Z UID:10000658-1710435600-1710446400@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:ā„ļø Winterfest 2024 DESCRIPTION:Our Third Annual Winterfest is shaping up to be another great event. If youā€™ve never been\, you have missed out on seeing hundreds of your local customers socializing and sipping on Reading Common as the March sunsets. \nThis year\, there will be fire tables and sā€™mores on the Common\, a beer garden featuring Hypothecary Ales\, Wandering Soul\, and Small Change Brewing\, food vendors\, lit ice sculptures\, and photos with Olaf. \nThis is a rain-or-shine event. URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%e2%9d%84%ef%b8%8f-winterfest-2024/ LOCATION:Town Common\, 680 Main Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States CATEGORIES:Beer Garden,Entertainment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Winterfest-2024.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Reading North Reading Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@rnrchamber.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T125253 CREATED:20240302T233007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240302T233007Z UID:10000645-1710358200-1710365400@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:šŸŽØ Reading Art Association March Demonstration DESCRIPTION:Reading Art Association will he hosting a watercolor demonstration at the First Congregational Church on Woburn Street in Reading on March 13\, 2024. Our demonstrator will be Michele Oā€™Neil. The demo will start at 7:30 PM on March 13\, 2024. The entrance to the demo is the middle side door on Sanborn Street. \nMore details about the demo and directions to the Church are on the RAA website\, www.readingart.org \nContemporary artist Michele Oā€™Neil resides on the coast of Cape Ann. She has been working with watercolor and oil paints for almost two decades\, expressing a love for the landscape of her home and abroad. This reverence for her surroundings brings her canvas and brushes ā€œen plein airā€ allowing the energy of the experience to lead her creative process. Micheleā€™s bold watercolors are an attempt to try to capture the energy and fleeting moment of her experience. If she travels\, her easel travels with her so that any opportunities of inspiration are not wasted. Michele has studied and taken workshops with several famous contemporary artists. She has won numerous awards across Cape Ann and continues to be an active part in the classical art community. \nYou can see some of her work at her web site\, https://www.oneilfineart.com/about URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%8e%a8-reading-art-association-march-demonstration/ LOCATION:First Congregational Church\, 25 Woburn Street\, Reading MA\, 01867 CATEGORIES:Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/RAALogoMarch2024Demo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Reading Art Association":MAILTO:webmaster@readingart.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T125253 CREATED:20240305T013439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T013439Z UID:10000652-1710338400-1710349200@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:šŸŽžļø March Matinees: Original Theatre\, Suffolk England "Being Mr. Wickham" DESCRIPTION:If you have ever wondered what became of the dastardly character of George Wickham from Pride and Prejudice\, this streamed theatrical production from Suffolk England will satisfy your curiosity! Starring Adrian Lukis (who played George Wickham in the 1995 BBC television adaptation) ā€œBeing Mr. Wickham\,ā€ picks up Georgeā€™s story thirty years after the end of Jane Austenā€™s fabled tale. Is he still married to Lydia? Whatā€™s happening to the extended family in Pemberly and beyond? Join us to find out! \nThe Original Theatre Company is devoted to making ā€œtheatre that thrills\, excites and engages audiences.ā€ Its touring productions have graced stages all over the UK and in the US since 2004. It is recognized as one of the leading digital theatre producers in the UK\, and was awarded a Critics Circle Theatre Award for exceptional theatre-making during COVIDā€™s lockdowns. \nMarch Matinees is a midday Spring series where we broadcast live-on-tape productions from English-speaking theatres near and far. URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%8e%9e%ef%b8%8f-march-matinees-original-theatre-suffolk-england-being-mr-wickham/ LOCATION:Reading Public Library\, 64 Middlesex Ave\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Reading Public Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/FB-Event-March-Matinees-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T125253 CREATED:20240302T233250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240302T233250Z UID:10000648-1710270000-1710275400@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:šŸ“½ļø "Kiss the Ground" Documentary Film Presentation DESCRIPTION:Join the Reading Public Library in partnership with the Town of Reading Climate Advisory Committee for a community screening of ā€œKiss the Ground\,ā€ a star-studded\, award-winning documentary about about how regenerating the worldā€™s soils has the potential to rapidly stabilize Earthā€™s climate\, restore lost ecosystems\, and create abundant food supplies\, and how you can be part of positive change for a healthier future. URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%93%bd%ef%b8%8f-kiss-the-ground-documentary-film-presentation/ 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/2024/03/FB-Event-Kiss-the-Ground-Newsleter.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T125253 CREATED:20240129T172447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T172447Z UID:10000620-1710061200-1710072000@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:šŸ° Easter Bunny at GoodHearts Childrens Shop DESCRIPTION:The Easter Bunny will be at Good Hearts Sunday March 10th 9am-12pm. \nCapturing Simple Moments Photography will be joining us to photograph the children with the Easter Bunny. \nThe cost for the event is $35 per family\, each family will have a visit and photo with the Easter Bunny. \nThe photos will be uploaded to a public gallery on 3/21/24 for download (at no additional charge) after the event. \n(On average 2 photos per family) \nThe timeslot allows for up to 4 people a visit and photo with the Easter Bunny\, if you have a larger party please book an additional timeslot. \nFee in nonrefundable. \nTO SIGN UP: Choose an available time from drop down menu and add to cart. At check out make sure to select Store Pick Up to avoid paying shipping costs. \nhttps://store.goodheartsshop.com/easter-bunny-sign-ups/ \nIf you have any questions or need help booking a timeslot you can call the store at 781-942-9700 for assistance URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%90%b0-easter-bunny-at-goodhearts-childrens-shop/ LOCATION:GoodHearts Childrens Shop\, 642 Main Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867-1515\, United States CATEGORIES:Holiday,Shop 01867 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Good-Hearts-Bunny.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="GoodHearts Childrens Shop":MAILTO:info@goodheartsshop.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T125253 CREATED:20240228T195612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T195612Z UID:10000644-1709740800-1709751600@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:šŸ€ Celebrate St. Patrick's Day Season with the O'Shea Chaplin Irish Dancers! DESCRIPTION:Get in the St. Patrickā€™s Day spirit with the Oā€™Shea Chaplin Academy of Irish Dance! Come and enjoy a performance\, learn a jig in time for St. Patrickā€™s Day\, and get more information about our weekly dance classes for boys & girls ages 4+ in Reading. Our dancers will perform at 5:30. This event is also a fundraiser for our competitive dancers who will be traveling to Scotland this spring for the World Championships and Texas this summer for the National Championships. Take a break from cooking and have dinner at Fuddruckerā€™s ā€“ 20% of sales from 4-7 PM will be donated to our dancers. Must show the attached flyer. We will have great raffle prizes so bring cash for raffle tickets. Happy early St. Patrickā€™s Day! URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%8d%80-celebrate-st-patricks-day-season-with-the-oshea-chaplin-irish-dancers/ LOCATION:Fuddruckers\, 50 Walkers Brook Dr\, Reading\, MA\, 01867-1515\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/image0-3.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="O'Shea Chaplin Acdemy of Irish Dance":MAILTO:osheachaplin@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T125253 CREATED:20240302T233155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240302T233155Z UID:10000647-1709733600-1709744400@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:šŸ“½ļø March Matinees: The MINT Theatre\, New York\, NY "Becomes a Woman" DESCRIPTION:We kick off our March Matinees with Betty Smithā€™s (yes\, that Betty Smith\, author of the1943 classic novel A Tree Grows in Brooklyn) 1931 drama\, ā€˜Becomes a Woman\,ā€™ produced by New York Cityā€™s Mint Theatre Company. March Matinees is a midday Spring series where we broadcast live-on-tape productions from English-speaking theatres near and far. \nā€œBecomes a Womanā€ tells the story of Francie Nolan (same name\, not the same character) as she works at a local five and dime store in Brooklyn\, struggling for autonomy from the men in her life\, making the transition from a naive girl to a woman. \nFor further information\, visit the library link provided below. URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%93%bd%ef%b8%8f-march-matinees-the-mint-theatre-new-york-ny-becomes-a-woman/ LOCATION:Reading Public Library\, 64 Middlesex Ave\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Reading Public Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/FB-Event-March-Matinees-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T125253 CREATED:20240109T065059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T002111Z UID:10000614-1709384400-1709395200@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:šŸ» Sips for Samantha's Harvest at Bunratty Tavern DESCRIPTION:Beer\, wine and spirit tasting! Huge selection\, raffle\, lots of fun!\nThank you to Bunratty Tavern for hosting this event!\n\nAdmission $20 (cash only) at door\, 21+\, and will benefit Samanthaā€™s Harvest\, a registered 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization.\nSamanthaā€™s Harvest works to raise awareness by providing funding for programs and organizations that directly enhance the lives of individuals with Down syndrome. URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/sips-for-samanthas-harvest-at-bunratty-tavern/ LOCATION:Bunratty Tavern\, 620 Main Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States CATEGORIES:Beer Garden,Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Samanthas-Harvest-2024.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Samantha's Harvest":MAILTO:info@samanthasharvest.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T125253 CREATED:20240212T193411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T193411Z UID:10000640-1709229600-1709233200@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:šŸŒ Virtual: Admission 101 DESCRIPTION:Join us for this virtual event. Weā€™ll discuss grades\, test scores\, activities\, and everything else colleges evaluate. Attendees will get straight answers about what college admissions committees really look for and how they ultimately decide who gets in. \nJoin us toā€¦\nGo through the process from start to finish\nHear strategic advice on building strong applications with a focus on academics\, extracurriculars\, and essays\nLearn the truth about what admissions officers value from applicants \nRegistration is required. Use the link provided below. URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%8c%90-virtual-admission-101/ LOCATION:Online / Reading Public Library CATEGORIES:Reading Public Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/FB-Admission-101.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T125253 CREATED:20240205T032007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T032007Z UID:10000629-1709227800-1709233200@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:šŸ« Killam School Building Committee Sustainability Goals DESCRIPTION:Give us your feedback!\nJoin the Killam School Building Committee and the design team from Lavallee Brensinger Architects (LBA) on Thursday\, FEBRUARY 29\, 2024 from 5:30-7PM in the RMHS library to give your feedback on the sustainability goals identified for the new elementary school building project. A hybrid option will be available as well for those who prefer to participate remotely: https://readingpsma.zoom.us/j/85339034443 \nWe want to hear from you! \n*The Reading Memorial High School Library is on the second floor\, accessible via elevator\, at 62 Oakland Road. \nSpecial thanks to Reading Recap for the drone image. URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%8f%ab-killam-school-building-committee-sustainability-goals/ LOCATION:Reading Public Library\, 64 Middlesex Ave\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/KillamMeeting.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240226T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240226T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T125253 CREATED:20240212T193542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T193542Z UID:10000639-1708974000-1708979400@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:āš½ International Soccer Grannies Author Event\, with Jean Duffy DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of conversation with Reading residents Kathy Kelly and Robyn Parker as they welcome Jean Duffy\, author of Soccer Grannies: The South African Women Who Inspire the World. \nJean will discuss her book\, which explores how a group of grandmothers in rural South Africa defied social convention by creating soccer teams for socialization and health benefits\, ultimately wowing the world. All three women will talk about how they came to the sport later in life and their connection with South Africaā€™s legendary Soccer Grannies. URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%e2%9a%bd-international-soccer-grannies-author-event-with-jean-duffy/ 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/2024/02/FB-Int-Soccer-Grannies-Facebook-Ad.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240225T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240225T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T125253 CREATED:20240214T171050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T171050Z UID:10000641-1708869600-1708873200@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:šŸŽ¶ Creative Arts Sunday Concert Series: World Musical Instruments DESCRIPTION:Music is a truly universal languageā€“ it can be experienced on every corner of the earth\, and is wholly unconcerned with boundaries of place or time. Join us for an afternoon with educator and multi-instrumentalist Roald Wilson\, who will astonish you by performing on a variety of instruments from his intercontinental collection. \nFurther information can be found using the link provided below. URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%8e%b6-creative-arts-sunday-concert-series-world-musical-instruments/ LOCATION:Reading Public Library\, 64 Middlesex Ave\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States CATEGORIES:Music,Reading Public Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/RPL-Creative-Arts-Music-Sundays-1200-x-628-px2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T125253 CREATED:20240214T171814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T171814Z UID:10000642-1708520400-1708527600@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:šŸ§± Teen Meet Up: Modeling Clay DESCRIPTION:Itā€™s February Vacation! \nLooking for something to do? Come to the Teen Room and join us for a fun activity with modeling clay!\nTeens will be able to create their own designs out of modeling clay to take home. URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%a7%b1-teen-meet-up-modeling-clay/ 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/2024/02/FB-Teen-Meet-Ups-Facebook-Ad-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T125253 CREATED:20240129T001312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T001312Z UID:10000619-1708023600-1708030800@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:šŸ€ The Life and Legacy of Bill Russell DESCRIPTION:Two very special events highlight the life and legacy of Bill Russell on February 13 & 15 at the Reading Public Library. \nReading Public Library (RPL)\, Reading\, MAā€”The library and CATO ā€“ The Coalition of Us are pleased to host a special screening of Part Two of the documentary\, Bill Russell: Legend. Come to the Community Room on Tuesday\, February 13\, and get to know the man with ā€œmore rings than fingersā€ who was a legend on and off the Gardenā€™s parquet floor. Russell was a resident of Reading in the 1960s and his experience in the town was difficult. While many things have changed since then\, Reading residents are still grappling with recurring issues around equity and inclusion today. \nThen on Thursday\, February 15\, join CATO for Charting a Way Forward for an Equitable and Inclusive Reading\, a panel and audience discussion on Bill Russellā€™s experience and legacy in Reading. This program will bring together a group of Readingā€™s community members and leaders to share their stories and engage in meaningful dialogue about what honoring Bill Russellā€™s legacy in Reading means today. Throughout the discussions we will generate an understanding of how we can build a stronger and more inclusive Reading community. \nFor more information visit:\nScreening | February 13 | 700pm | https://libcal.readingpl.org/event/11950666\nConversation | February 15 | 700pm | https://libcal.readingpl.org/event/11282944\nCATO ā€“ The Coalition of Us | https://www.catothecoalitionofus.org/ URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%8f%80-the-life-and-legacy-of-bill-russell/2024-02-15/ LOCATION:Reading Public Library\, 64 Middlesex Ave\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States CATEGORIES:Reading Public Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bill-Russel-Screening.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T223000 DTSTAMP:20260404T125253 CREATED:20240203T225215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240203T225215Z UID:10000626-1707996600-1708036200@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:šŸ„” Reading Garden Club Fundraiser at Mandarin DESCRIPTION:Come dine with us on Thursday\, Feb. 15\, 2024 to help raise money for the\nReading Garden Club. Please present the coupon below and 20% of your\ncheckā€™s value will be donated to the Reading Garden Club (RGC)\, a non-profit\n501 (C) (3) organization. Valid for dine in or take out only for the date listed\nabove. For additional coupons\, please visit our website: readinggardenclub.org.\nCoupons will also be available on Feb. 15th at the RGC table inside the front\ndoor of the Mandarin. \nPDF Coupon URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%a5%a1-reading-garden-club-fundraiser-at-mandarin/ LOCATION:Mandarin\, 296 Salem Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States CATEGORIES:Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Mandarin-Reading.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Reading Garden Club":MAILTO:nreid2416@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240214T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240214T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T125253 CREATED:20240203T041558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240203T041558Z UID:10000625-1707939000-1707944400@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:šŸŽØ Reading Art Association February Demonstration DESCRIPTION:Reading Art Association President Rick Corbett will be doing a demonstration at the First Congregational Church on Woburn Street in Reading. Rick will demonstrate his hyper-realistic graphite technique using graphite pencil. The demo will start at 7:30 PM on February 14\, 2024. The entrance to the demo is the middle side door on Sanborn Street. \nMore details about the demo and directions to the Church are on the RAA website\, www.readingart.org \nInitially\, Rick wanted to be an architect\, but his plans changed\, and he became interested in realistic art. Rick spent hours studying the Old Masters. He would sit for hours copying their works in pencil. \nRick is a member of many local art associations and has won many awards. He is self-taught and spends many hours perfecting his art. If you would like more info about Rick\, go to corbettfineart.com. You will be amazed at what you see. \nCome to the demo prepared to draw. Rick intends to have the attendees try their hand at drawing. URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%8e%a8-reading-art-association-february-demonstration/ LOCATION:First Congregational Church\, 25 Woburn Street\, Reading MA\, 01867 CATEGORIES:Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/RAALogoWithUrl.png ORGANIZER;CN="Reading Art Association":MAILTO:webmaster@readingart.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T125253 CREATED:20240129T001312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T001312Z UID:10000618-1707850800-1707858000@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:šŸ€ The Life and Legacy of Bill Russell DESCRIPTION:Two very special events highlight the life and legacy of Bill Russell on February 13 & 15 at the Reading Public Library. \nReading Public Library (RPL)\, Reading\, MAā€”The library and CATO ā€“ The Coalition of Us are pleased to host a special screening of Part Two of the documentary\, Bill Russell: Legend. Come to the Community Room on Tuesday\, February 13\, and get to know the man with ā€œmore rings than fingersā€ who was a legend on and off the Gardenā€™s parquet floor. Russell was a resident of Reading in the 1960s and his experience in the town was difficult. While many things have changed since then\, Reading residents are still grappling with recurring issues around equity and inclusion today. \nThen on Thursday\, February 15\, join CATO for Charting a Way Forward for an Equitable and Inclusive Reading\, a panel and audience discussion on Bill Russellā€™s experience and legacy in Reading. This program will bring together a group of Readingā€™s community members and leaders to share their stories and engage in meaningful dialogue about what honoring Bill Russellā€™s legacy in Reading means today. Throughout the discussions we will generate an understanding of how we can build a stronger and more inclusive Reading community. \nFor more information visit:\nScreening | February 13 | 700pm | https://libcal.readingpl.org/event/11950666\nConversation | February 15 | 700pm | https://libcal.readingpl.org/event/11282944\nCATO ā€“ The Coalition of Us | https://www.catothecoalitionofus.org/ URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%8f%80-the-life-and-legacy-of-bill-russell/2024-02-13/ LOCATION:Reading Public Library\, 64 Middlesex Ave\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States CATEGORIES:Reading Public Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bill-Russel-Screening.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T125253 CREATED:20240205T031705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T031705Z UID:10000628-1707850800-1707854400@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:šŸ“¢ RECALC Input and Engagement Session DESCRIPTION:The Town of Reading is seeking community input on the design for a proposed Center for Active Living (ReCALC)\, a Senior Center/Community Center with dedicated space for our 60+ population. \nOver the next few months\, the Reading community will have the opportunity to directly engage with town officials and architects. Architects will present conceptual design studies and Reading residents will have the opportunity to provide critical feedback on the types of interior rooms and outdoor amenities at a proposed Senior Center/Community center. Feedback will help advance center design studies going forward with the goal of presenting a proposal to the community later this year.. \nJoin us on Tuesday February 13th at 7pm via Zoom. \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/83794644262?pwd=Xyu6WOxEqMiUtN1UfFVxsti2KsHuP8.1 \nMeeting ID: 837 9464 4262\nPasscode: 466049 URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%93%a2-recalc-input-and-engagement-session/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:METCO ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ReCalcMeeting.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240211T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240211T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T125253 CREATED:20240206T221706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T221833Z UID:10000632-1707660000-1707663600@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:šŸŽ­ RMHS Drama Club Presents: The Great Gatsby DESCRIPTION: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! \n\nBased on the novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald and adapted by The Company\n\n\nTickets$15/Adults$10/Seniors+Students\n\nhttps://www.ticketstage.com/T/RMHSDRAMA URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%8e%ad-rmhs-drama-club-presents-the-great-gatsby-3/ LOCATION:Reading Memorial High School\, 62 Oakland Rd\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Entertainment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Great-Gatsby.webp ORGANIZER;CN="RMHS Drama Club":MAILTO:psstofficers@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR