BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Recapping Everything in Reading, MA - ECPv6.15.20//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:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230817T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230817T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T175855 CREATED:20230726T160739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T161104Z UID:10000425-1692291600-1692302400@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:šŸ›ļø Shop the Block "Summer Stroll" Downtown DESCRIPTION:Show Pride in Your Community. \nShop Local with an evening stroll through Downtown Reading\n \nLocation: Reading Town Common (16 Lowell Street\, Reading MA) \nDate/Time: Thursday\, August 17th from 5pm to 8pm \nParking: Upper Haven Lot\, Woburn Street\, On Street Parking throughout Downtown \nEnjoy shopping your favorite local retailers who will be open late while strolling Downtown Reading and connecting with your fellow neighbors. Come support our thriving downtown district! URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/summerstroll-%f0%9f%9b%8d%ef%b8%8f-shop-the-block-on-the-common/ LOCATION:Town Common\, 680 Main Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States CATEGORIES:Local Business,Shop 01867 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Summer-Stroll.png ORGANIZER;CN="Reading North Reading Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@rnrchamber.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230812T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230812T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T175855 CREATED:20230628T041253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T045757Z UID:10000397-1691848800-1691870400@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:šŸ» Car Show & Beer Garden DESCRIPTION:CAR SHOW & BEER GARDEN \nA TOWN OF READING EVENT \n2PM TO 8PM Saturday August 12th \n16 Lowell Street \nReading\, MA 01867 URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/car-show-beer-garden/ LOCATION:Town Common\, 680 Main Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States CATEGORIES:Beer Garden ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/August-12th-Car-Show-and-Beer-Garden-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230714T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230714T150000 DTSTAMP:20260416T175855 CREATED:20230628T040825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T160903Z UID:10000396-1689336000-1689346800@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:*POSTPONED* šŸ›ļø Shop the Block on the Common DESCRIPTION:***Postponed due to weather. A new date is currently in the works.*** \nShow Pride in Your Community. \nShop Local on the Reading Town Common. \nLocation: Reading Town Common (16 Lowell Street\, Reading MA) \nDate/Time: Friday\, July 14th from 12pm to 3pm \nParking: Upper Haven Lot\, Woburn Street\, On Street Parking throughout Downtown \nEnjoy shopping your favorite local retailers while strolling the Reading Town Common and connecting with your fellow neighbors. Order lunch to the Common from Readingā€™s downtown food establishments and support our thriving downtown district! URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/shop-the-block-on-the-common/ LOCATION:Town Common\, 680 Main Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States CATEGORIES:Local Business,Shop 01867 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/POSTPONED-Shop-the-Block-On-the-Common.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Reading North Reading Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@rnrchamber.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T175855 CREATED:20230316T170121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230620T175146Z UID:10000316-1687611600-1687633200@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:Juneteenth Freedom Festival DESCRIPTION:š™š™šš™–š™™š™žš™£š™œā€™š™Ø š™š™š™žš™§š™™ š˜¼š™£š™£š™Ŗš™–š™” š™…š™Ŗš™£š™šš™©š™šš™šš™£š™©š™ š™š™§š™šš™šš™™š™¤š™¢ š™š™šš™Øš™©š™žš™«š™–š™”\n\nCheck out vendors\, food\, & beer at Readingā€™s Juneteenth Freedom Festival on June 24!Ā  Join in our townā€™s celebration of Juneteenth\, happening on June 24 from 1:00-7:00 pm on the Town Common. \nWe have something for everyone at this event! The program will feature community speakers\, RMHS student choir\, and dance performances by Ammaya and Area 51. In addition\, a Pop-Up Market with several black-owned businesses will offer shopping options for clothing\, organic products\, plants\, jewelry\, and more. Local human rights groups and nonprofits will have tables with lots of information and interactive childrenā€™s activities. All that shopping and celebrating is hungry work\, and youā€™ll find delicious options from Chez Rafikiā€™s Halal and Mediterranean and Work Hard Eat Good Jamaican food. There will also be a Beer Garden with Brockton Beer Company and White Lion Brewing Company. \n\n\n\nAttendees should park at the Upper Haven Parking Lot and along Woburn Street. Spillover into the Brande Court lot is also recommended. There will be designated sitting spaces\, and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or other seating arrangements. \n\n\n\nThe Juneteenth event is sponsored by OESJ\, the Town of Reading\, and the Reading Public Library. Learn more about vendors and performers: https://bit.ly/RPLJuneteenth \nJuneteenth Schedule \n\n1:00 PM Welcome\n1:10 PM African American National Anthem\n1:15 PM Interactive Dance/Drumming Ensemble by Ammaya\n2:30 PM Student Dance Performance & RMHS Mixed Choir\n3:00 PM Community Speakers (ASL interpretation available)\n4:00 PM Live DJ\n\nFor more details\, contact the Office of Equity & Social Justice\, oesj@ci.reading.ma.us. The event location is wheelchair accessible and ASL translators are available on request. We look forward to seeing you there! URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/juneteenth-freedom-festival/ LOCATION:Town Common\, 680 Main Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States CATEGORIES:Entertainment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Juneteenth-2023.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T163000 DTSTAMP:20260416T175855 CREATED:20230513T034804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230617T060122Z UID:10000378-1687014000-1687019400@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:Pride Parade and Celebration DESCRIPTION:Readingā€™s 3rd annual Pride Parade and Celebration Saturday June 17th.\n \n\n3:00PM The car parade begins at the Reading Public Library\n3:30PM Celebration begins on the Town Common URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/pride-parade-and-celebration/ LOCATION:Town Common\, 680 Main Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States CATEGORIES:Entertainment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Pride-Parade.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T175855 CREATED:20230520T000334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230520T000343Z UID:10000382-1684573200-1684587600@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:Reading Garden Club Annual Plant Sale DESCRIPTION:The Reading Garden Club will be hosting its Annual Plant Sale on Saturday\, May 20\, 2023 (rain or shine) on the Town Common. Annuals\, perennials\, native plants\, milkweed\, geraniums\, herbs\, and vegetables from Tewksbury Florist and Greenery\, along with the much sought after Membersā€™ perennials\, will be available. Sales will begin at 9am and end at 1 pm. \nIn addition\, other Community Groups will have information booths on the Common. Please plan to visit them and learn about what they do in our community. \nWe hope to see you there! \nThe Reading Garden Club is a member of the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts\, East Middlesex District\, and the National Garden Clubs\, Inc. For more information\, visit our website at readinggardenclub.org URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/reading-garden-club-annual-plant-sale/ LOCATION:Town Common\, 680 Main Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States CATEGORIES:Miscellaneous ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/CAP04332.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Reading Garden Club":MAILTO:nreid2416@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T175855 CREATED:20221228T181716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T171254Z UID:10000179-1678381200-1678392000@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:Winterfest 2023 DESCRIPTION:Last yearā€™s Winterfest was so fun we decided to do it again! Join us on Thursday\, March 9th from 5 ā€“ 8 PM in Reading Square for this outdoor festival. This year there will be fire tables and sā€™mores on the common\, a beer garden featuring Hopothecary Ales\, Gentile Brewing\, and Small Change Brewing\, lit ice sculptures and photos with Olaf. Come stroll the downtown\, pop into stores and restaurants\, and make memories in Reading Square. Event is free to attend. \nĀ  URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/winterfest-2023/ LOCATION:Town Common\, 680 Main Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States CATEGORIES:Shop 01867 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Winterfest-2023.png ORGANIZER;CN="Reading North Reading Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@rnrchamber.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221219T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221219T183000 DTSTAMP:20260416T175855 CREATED:20221213T195816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T195816Z UID:10000168-1671471000-1671474600@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:Public Menorah Lighting DESCRIPTION:ā€“ 1 S T Ā A N N U A L ā€“ T O W N Ā O F Ā R E A D I N G Ā P U B L I C Ā M E N O R A H Ā L I G H T I N G\nMONDAY\, DECEMBER 19\, 2022\, 5:30 P.M at the READING TOWN COMMON \nTHE ENTIRE COMMUNITY IS INVITED TO JOIN THE READING JEWISH COMMUNITY AND CHABAD OF THE NORTH SHORE TO EXPERIENCE THE LIGHT AND JOY OF CHANUKAH! \nCELEBRATE THE POWER OF LIGHT\, GOODNESS\, AND KINDNESS TO COUNTER THE DARKNESS. \nMusic ā€¢ Crafts for Kids ā€¢ Chanukah Treats ā€¢ Glow Dreidels and much more! \nPlease dress warmly and bring a donation of shelf-stable food for the Reading Food Pantry. URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/public-menorah-lighting/ LOCATION:Town Common\, 680 Main Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States CATEGORIES:Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Menorah-Lighting-Flyer-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221127T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221127T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T175855 CREATED:20220920T184000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T184237Z UID:10000098-1669561200-1669582800@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:RMHS Band Tree Lighting DESCRIPTION:Sunday\,Ā  November 27th at 3:00PM. Tree Lighting in the Town Center. URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/rmhs-band-tree-lighting/ LOCATION:Town Common\, 680 Main Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Rockets-Logo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221127T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221127T163000 DTSTAMP:20260416T175855 CREATED:20221027T053423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T053423Z UID:10000143-1669557600-1669566600@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:Reading Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, November 27\, 2022\n2:00 ā€“ 4:30 PM\nReading Town Common \nEvents include: \n\nLive Ice Sculptures\nTrolley Rides\nJenny the Juggler\nVisits with Characters\nMusical Performances\nHayrides\nSā€™mores\nSanta Claus\nAnd more! URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/reading-holiday-tree-lighting-celebration/ LOCATION:Town Common\, 680 Main Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States CATEGORIES:Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Reading-Chamber-Tree-Lighting.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Reading North Reading Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@rnrchamber.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T173000 DTSTAMP:20260416T175855 CREATED:20220901T161914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T161914Z UID:10000073-1666800000-1666805400@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:Downtown Trick or Treat DESCRIPTION:From 4:00PM ā€“ 5:30PM on October 26th. \nVarious local businesses participating has yet to be determined but will be updated closer to the event date. URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/downtown-trick-or-treat/ LOCATION:Town Common\, 680 Main Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States CATEGORIES:Local Business,Shop 01867 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DownTown-Trick-or-Treat.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T175855 CREATED:20220921T190105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T041836Z UID:10000101-1666443600-1666465200@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:Oktoberfest on the Town Common DESCRIPTION:October 22nd Reading Town Common from 1-7PM. \nBeer\, music\, food trucks\, games and activities! URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/oktoberfest-on-the-town-common/ LOCATION:Town Common\, 680 Main Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States CATEGORIES:Beer Garden ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Skatoberfest.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T140000 DTSTAMP:20260416T175855 CREATED:20220824T235003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T235003Z UID:10000064-1665828000-1665842400@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:Discover the Arts Day DESCRIPTION:ā€œDiscover the Arts Dayā€ ā€“ October 15\, 2022\, 10-2 PM\nEveryone is welcome to attend this fun and rewarding event on\nReading Town Common\, in October of every year! \nIt highlights all of the Arts Reading Members\, Businesses\, and\nAssociates on Reading Town Common with tables under canopies\nsharing their worthwhile artistic attributes with you.\nThere are various performers on stage to bring you some of the\nmost noted talents in the community and in the local area! \nRain Date Sunday Oct 16\, 1-5 PM \nPerformers:\nā€œRhodium Plated RPā€\nā€œ5th Gearā€\nā€œStoneface Mountainā€\nā€œMary-Beth Maesā€ \nContact us If you would like to participate.\nReading Town Common 10 AM to 2 PM (Rain: Sunday 1 PM to 5 PM) URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/discover-the-arts-day/ LOCATION:Town Common\, 680 Main Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Arts-Reading.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Arts Reading":MAILTO:ArtsReadingMA@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T193000 DTSTAMP:20260416T175855 CREATED:20220905T025444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220905T025444Z UID:10000077-1664388000-1664393400@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:MVPHC Recovery & Remembrance Event DESCRIPTION:Coalition Announces Regional Recovery & Remembrance Event \nA gathering of Mystic Valley Public Health Coalition communities in Reading\, MA \nJoin us for the 2022 Recovery & Remembrance Event at the Reading Town Common located at 16 Lowell Street on Wednesday September 28\, 2022 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm in Reading\, Massachusetts. The Mystic Valley Public Health Coalition invites all seven of our communities to celebrate those living in recovery and to remember those loved ones we have not forgotten. Coalitions in Malden\, Medford\, Melrose\, Reading\, Stoneham\, Wakefield and Winchester have organized this special event to offer opportunities for networking\, learning and remembering. \nSchedule of Events \n6:00-6:15 pm- Networking\, Info tables and Decorate a candle bag for a loved one activity \n6:15-6:45 pm- Speakers (celebrating recovery\, family support) \n6:45-7:00 pm- Walk to Remember & Purple Ribbon Display \n7:00-7:30 pm- Candlelight vigil walk around the common \nWant to volunteer or host a table\, click here https://bit.ly/3OKljlH \nWant to remember a loved one\, click here https://bit.ly/3OKljlH \nFor more information on this event\, contact Erica McNamara\, MPH\, Director\, Reading Coalition for Prevention & Support at emcnamara@ci.reading.ma.us URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/mvphc-recovery-remembrance-event/ LOCATION:Town Common\, 680 Main Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States CATEGORIES:Coalition for Prevention & Support ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/MVPHC-Recovery-Remembrance-Flyer.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic Valley Public Health Coalition":MAILTO:mvroap@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220911T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220911T170000 DTSTAMP:20260416T175855 CREATED:20220823T182948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T182948Z UID:10000058-1662897600-1662915600@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:Dunk the Readings at the Fall Street Faire DESCRIPTION:Youā€™ll find them on the middle of Haven Street ā€“ wet\, cold\, and a little nervous. Our local leaders are volunteering their time in the Dunk Tank to support two great causes ā€“ the Reading Rotary Club/Fall Street Faire and the owners of Ruff Nā€™ Ready Dog Grooming\, a small local business that recently suffered a serious setback. \n1 ball ā€“ $2 \n3 balls ā€“ $5 \nAuto Dunk ā€“ $20 \nIn the Dunk Tank \n\nFidel Maltez\, Town Manager\nDr. Thomas Milaschewski\, Superintendent of Schools\nKevin Tracey\, Reading Memorial High School Principal\nKadi Buckley\, Reading Memorial High School Assistant Principal\nRochelle Rubino\, Parker Middle School Principal\nJay Peledge\, Parker Middle School Assistant Principal\nCarlo Bacci\, Select Board\nMark Dockser\, Select Board\nChris Haley\, Select Board\nJackie McCarthy\, Select Board\nTom Wise\, School Committee URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/dunk-the-readings-at-the-fall-street-faire/ LOCATION:Town Common\, 680 Main Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Street Faire ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Dunk-the-Readings.png ORGANIZER;CN="Reading Rotary":MAILTO:readingmarotary@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220911T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220911T170000 DTSTAMP:20260416T175855 CREATED:20220811T011816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T142911Z UID:10000044-1662897600-1662915600@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:14th Annual Reading Fall Street Faire DESCRIPTION:The Reading Fall Street FaireĀ is an annual community event bringing together local restaurants\, retail businesses and community groups for a fun-filled\, family-friendly day. Enjoy great food\, live entertainment on three stages\, games\, kids zones\, an antique car show\, and more than one hundred vendor and community group booths. There is something for everyone to enjoy.\nThe Fall Street Faire is organized by the Reading Rotary Club. URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/14th-annual-reading-fall-street-faire/ LOCATION:Town Common\, 680 Main Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States CATEGORIES:Street Faire ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Fall-Street-Faire.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Reading Rotary":MAILTO:readingmarotary@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220831T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220831T183000 DTSTAMP:20260416T175855 CREATED:20220831T145549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T145549Z UID:10000069-1661967000-1661970600@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:International Overdose Awareness Day DESCRIPTION:Police Chief David Clark and Director Erica McNamara would like to invite the community to join the Reading Police Department\, the Reading Coalition for Prevention & Support and the Mystic Valley Public Health Coalition as they recognize International Overdose Awareness Day. \nReading Police\, theĀ Reading Coalition for Prevention & Support\, and theĀ Mystic Valley Public Health CoalitionĀ will come together to recognize International Overdose Awareness Day in Reading\, and to spread the word about a coming project to remember loved ones lost to overdose. \nSpeakers will include Chief Clark\, Director Erica McNamara of the Reading Coalition for Prevention and Support\, and Reading Town Manager Fidel Maltez. \nInternational Overdose Awareness Day seeks to facilitate a better understanding of overdose\, reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths\, and create change that reduces the harms associated with drug misuse. \nStatistics and anecdotal evidence for this year show that the situation is becoming ever-more critical\, exacerbated in many areas by the pandemic decreasing the tolerance of people who use drugs and disrupting both services and the drug supply chain. \n\nā€œThe opioid epidemic has shown all too clearly that overdose can affect anyone\, from any class level or position in life\, and that the resulting pain for families is devastating. I hope community members will join us as we recognize how much has been lost\, and work together to honor the memories of those whose lives were claimed by this disorder.ā€ \nChief David Clark \n\nAdditionally\, the Reading Police Department would like to call attention to a regional story-gathering effort ā€”Ā A Walk to RememberĀ ā€” which is being led by the Reading Coalition for Prevention & Support in partnership with the Mystic Valley Public Health Coalition. \nThe organizations will be gathering stories from around the region (Malden\, Medford\, Melrose\, Reading\, Stoneham\, Wakefield and Winchester) to honor those lost to substance misuse. These stories will be displayed at a special event in September to promote understanding\, compassion\, and change. An online story display also will be made available. \nTo learn more about International Overdose Awareness Day\, visit:Ā https://www.overdoseday.com/. \nAbout The Reading Coalition\nThe Reading Coalition for Prevention & Support\, formerly known as RCASA\, was established in 2006 in Reading. The coalition started as a town\, police\, school\, and community initiative focused on improving collaboration and reducing substance misuse. Today\, the coalition funded under the Reading Police Department\, offers programs and services that focus on substance misuse prevention and mental health promotion. Visit the Coalition atĀ https://www.reading.k12.ma.us/community/readingcoalition/. Follow the Coalition onĀ Instagram\, like it onĀ Facebook\, and follow it onĀ Twitter. \nAbout the Mystic Valley Public Health Coalition (MVPHC)\nMVPHC connects Malden\, Medford\, Melrose\, Reading\, Stoneham\, Wakefield\, and Winchester. Together\, the Coalition collaborates on importance prevention initiatives to support its communities. Find more info atĀ www.mysticvalleypublichealth.org. URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/international-overdose-awareness-day-2/ LOCATION:Town Common\, 680 Main Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States CATEGORIES:Police & Fire ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IOAD2022-Banner.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Reading Police Department":MAILTO:koshaughnessy@ci.reading.ma.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220820T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220820T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T175855 CREATED:20220811T004151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T005653Z UID:10000043-1661004000-1661025600@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:Beer Garden on the Common DESCRIPTION:Town Manager\, Fidel Maltez\, announced at last nights Select Board meeting that after the success of the Townā€™s first beer garden that a second one was planned for August 20th from 2PM-8PM. Sponsored again by the the Friends of Reading Rec\, this time will feature beer from the Winter Hill Brewing Company + Scott Brothers. Also mentioned last night was that an Oktoberfest was in the works for this coming October. \nFood this time around will be provided by Pizza World and Half & Half. There will also be Face Painting\, Ice Cream and Games for the kids. IDā€™s will be required for the beer garden. \nā€“ Alcohol must remain inside the perimeter on the common that has been set up. \nā€“ Only those with proper Identification that are 21+ will be served and must get a wristband. \nā€“ Dogs are allowed\, however they must remain on a leash at all times and under their owners control. \nDonā€™t forget to bring your camping chairs and blankets! URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/beer-garden-on-the-common/ LOCATION:Town Common\, 680 Main Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States CATEGORIES:Beer Garden ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Reading-Beer-Garden-August.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR