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SUMMARY:Holiday Cheer Awaits at First Congregational Church
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy free cocoa\, cookies\, and two special performances of A Christmas Carol during the Nov. 30 Tree Lighting festivities\n\n\n\nReading\, MA — Bring your holiday spirit and join the festivities—sip cocoa\, savor cookies\, and let the magic of “A Christmas Carol” warm your heart! On November 30th\, during the Tree Lighting Festivities\, visit the beautiful stained-glass sanctuary of the First Congregational Church of Reading. There will be free cocoa and cookies for all. And the talented folks from Creative Arts will be offering two 30-minute performances of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”. \nThese shows will start at 2:30pm and 3:30pm\, and after the show you can join friends on the Common (just a few steps away) to enjoy the Tree Lighting. \nWarm up with delicious refreshments and enjoy a favorite holiday story at the First Congregational Church\, 25 Woburn Street from 2pm to 4:30pm!
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LOCATION:First Congregational Church of Reading\, 25 Woburn Street\, Reading\, MA\, United States
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SUMMARY:32nd Annual Tree Lighting to Brighten Reading Common on November 30
DESCRIPTION:Beloved community tradition returns with festive activities\, local partners\, and Santa’s grand arrival\nReading\, MA — The 32nd Annual Tree Lighting on Reading Common will take place on Sunday\, November 30\, from 2:00 until 4:30 when Santa arrives by firetruck to light up the display. \nThis event\, sponsored by the Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce\, is a longtime holiday favorite that draws thousands from the community. Activities include making s’mores\, hayrides\, jugglers\, carolers\, costumed characters\, trolley rides\, and more. The Women’s League of Reading will be serving hot chocolate and local restaurants will offer tasty snack. \nThere’s more: local businesses and churches open their doors for special events and activities\, welcoming friends and families all afternoon. The big event happens at 4:15 when Santa climbs a ladder on the Common and flips the switch that lights up the trees for the holiday season. \nAll activities are free thanks to the support of sponsoring local businesses and Chamber Memberships that cover the costs. If your business wants to be promoted as part of this community celebration\, sponsorships are available at the Chamber website.\nhttps://readingnreadingchamberma.chambermaster.com/… \nThis is the only place to register.
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LOCATION:Reading Town Common\, 16 Lowell Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Holiday Storytime at Whitelam Books!
DESCRIPTION:Whitelam Books is excited to host a Holiday Storytime on Sunday\, November 30 at 3:00 PM. Join us for this family-friendly event for readers of all ages\, which will be held during the downtown Reading Tree Lighting Celebration. Come celebrate the holiday season and get in the festive spirit! \nWhitelam Books is located in downtown Reading at 610 Main Street\, near the intersection of Haven Street and Main Street. This event is free and open to the public – all are welcome!
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LOCATION:Whitelam Books\, 610 Main Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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