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SUMMARY:Whitelam Books to Host Story Time with Assistant Fire Chief John Keough
DESCRIPTION:Reading\, MA – Hold on to your fire hats! Whitelam Books is pleased to welcome the Reading Fire Department’s Assistant Chief John Keough for a community story time on Wednesday\, August 12 at 10:30 AM. Join us for this family-friendly event for readers of all ages. \nWhitelam Books is located in downtown Reading at 610 Main Street\, near the intersection of Haven Street and Main Street. \nThis event is free and open to the public – all are welcome!
URL:http://thereadingpost.com/event/whitelam-books-to-host-story-time-with-assistant-fire-chief-john-keough/
LOCATION:Whitelam Books\, 610 Main Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Reading Public Library’s 27th Annual Touch-a-Truck Returns August 13
DESCRIPTION:Families are invited to explore police\, fire\, and utility vehicles during the free community event\, featuring a new sensory space to ensure an inclusive experience for all ages and abilities\nReading Public Library (RPL)\, Reading\, MA — Our annual Touch-a-Truck is a great way to start your day\, and all ages and abilities are welcome! \nThursday\, August 13 is the 27th annual Touch-a-Truck Day at the Reading Public Library! Join us in the library parking lot for some bright and early fun from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. New this year\, we’ve added a sensory space to make the event accessible and enjoyable for all. \nMany thanks to our program partners—the Reading Police Department\, the Reading Fire Department\, the Reading Municipal Light Department\, and\, of course\, the Friends of the Reading Public Library! \nThis event will be held rain or shine.
URL:http://thereadingpost.com/event/reading-public-librarys-27th-annual-touch-a-truck-returns-august-13/
LOCATION:MA
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SUMMARY:Representative Jones Holding District Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:August 14 at Reading’s Pleasant Street Center\nBOSTON – House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones\, Jr. (R-North Reading) will be holding his monthly district office hours in Reading on Friday\, August 14 from 10:15-11:15 a.m. at the Pleasant Street Center\, located at 49 Pleasant Street. \nDuring office hours\, Representative Jones or a member of his staff will be available at the center to meet with constituents on a first-come\, first-served basis. No appointment is necessary. \n“I encourage Reading residents to stop by the Pleasant Street Center during office hours to discuss any issues of concern they may have\, including questions about legislation and accessing government services\,” said Representative Jones. “We are always happy to assist in any way we can and to be a resource to the community.” \nConstituents who are unable to attend local office hours can schedule an appointment to meet with Representative Jones at a more convenient time by calling (617) 722-2100 or e-mailing his District Aide\, Brittany Carisella\, at Brittany.Carisella@mahouse.gov. Representative Jones can be reached at Bradley.Jones@mahouse.gov. \nReading office hours take place on the second Friday of every month at the Pleasant Street Center.
URL:http://thereadingpost.com/event/representative-jones-holding-district-office-hours-9/
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SUMMARY:Wakefield Jewish Festival Returns for a Major Celebration of Culture\, Tradition and Community
DESCRIPTION:Hundreds Expected on the Wakefield Town Common for an Unforgettable Afternoon of Music\, Food and Family Fun\nWakefield\, MA — The Wakefield Town Common will come alive with music\, culture and celebration as the Wakefield Jewish Festival returns on Sunday\, August 23\, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. \nFollowing last year’s tremendous success\, which attracted more than 500 people\, this year’s festival promises to be even bigger. Families and individuals from Wakefield and surrounding communities are invited to experience a vibrant afternoon showcasing the beauty\, energy and richness of Jewish tradition and culture. \nPresented by Chabad of Wakefield\, the festival is open to everyone\, regardless of background or affiliation. \n“This is more than a Jewish event. It is a community-wide celebration\,” said Rabbi Sruly Brook\, co-director of Chabad of Wakefield. “It is an opportunity for people of every background to come together and experience the warmth\, joy and spirit of Jewish culture. Last year’s turnout showed us how much the community embraced this festival\, and we are excited to make this year’s celebration even greater.” \nThe festival will feature live entertainment by Itay Dayan and his band\, performing lively Jewish-themed music on the Town Common. A kosher food truck will travel from New York City to serve authentic favorites\, alongside children’s activities\, local artisans\, vendors and cultural experiences for all ages. \nFor many who attended last year\, the festival became one of the most memorable community events of the summer. \n“Last year’s Jewish Festival was absolutely beautiful\,” said Wakefield resident Stefanie Goodman. “There was such a wonderful feeling of warmth and togetherness. People of every age and background were enjoying the music\, food and atmosphere. It truly felt like the entire community was celebrating together\, and I cannot wait to experience it again this year.” \nOrganizers say the festival is designed to be joyful\, welcoming and accessible\, offering everyone an opportunity to experience Jewish music\, food\, tradition and culture. \n“This festival is about celebrating who we are while opening our doors to everyone around us\,” Rabbi Brook said. “We want every person who walks onto the Common to feel welcome and leave feeling uplifted.” \nWith live Jewish-themed music\, outstanding food\, family entertainment and hundreds expected to attend\, this is one summer celebration the community will not want to miss. \nGet your free tickets now at WakefieldJewishFestival.com.
URL:http://thereadingpost.com/event/wakefield-jewish-festival-returns-for-a-major-celebration-of-culture-tradition-and-community/
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SUMMARY:Reading Community Singers - 3 Open Rehearsals
DESCRIPTION:Reading\, MA — Mark your calendar! The Reading Community Singers are pleased to announce that our Fall season will begin with 3 OPEN Rehearsals\, starting Tuesday\, August 25\, and continuing on September 1 and 8. New and Returning Singers are welcome! \nSign-In for the first 3 Rehearsals starts at 6:45 PM\, with Rehearsal to follow at 7:30.  Try RCS out for free before joining! Registration is Open for the first three rehearsals! \nAll Rehearsals are on Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 PM at Old South United Methodist Church\, 6 Salem St.\, Reading MA. \nWhile RCS does NOT require Auditions\, our Members must love to sing\, be able to match pitch and carry a tune\, and be committed to attending rehearsals. We’re open to ALL ages and backgrounds – from 18 years to Senior Citizens. Even if you haven’t sung in years\, what better way to get back into it than by adding your voice to more than 60 other singers? Founded in 1919\, RCS is one of the longest-running non-audition choruses in the United States. \nOur Concert “Holiday Dreams” will be performed Saturday\, December 5 at Reading Memorial High School\, with Beth Mosier ~ Artistic Director\, Joe Beninati ~ Accompanist\, and a full band. The inspiring music for this concert features many Favorite Classics and Broadway-Inspired Holiday Songs that many of you are sure to recognize\, including “Sleigh Ride”\, “Feliz Navidad”\, “A Million Dreams” from The Greatest Showman\, as well as new favorites like “That Christmas Mornin’ Feeling” from the movie Spirited! \nJoin RCS this Holiday season to have a wonderful time singing and making new friends. For further info\, please visit our website https://ReadingCommunitySingers.org\, find us on Facebook\, or contact us at info@ReadingCommunitySingers.org. Online registration is now open!
URL:http://thereadingpost.com/event/rcs-open-rehearsals-2/2026-08-25/
LOCATION:Old South Church\, 6 Salem Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Discover the Art of Nature Journaling at the Reading Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Local author and journaling teacher Jason M. Rubin will lead a hands-on workshop for adults and teens on Thursday\, August 27\, exploring creative expression\, mindfulness\, and the healing power of writing in nature\nReading Public Library (RPL)\, Reading\, MA—Try hands-on nature journaling at a special Reading Public Library workshop featuring local author\, writer\, and journaling teacher Jason M. Rubin. \nWe exist within nature—it fills us with feelings of wonder and beauty. Yet we also exist within a world of overwhelming digital content that contorts ideas and imagination into bite-size nuggets that are rarely insightful or useful. Journaling is a creative and therapeutic hobby that allows for deep expression and rewarding escape—and all you need is a pen\, some paper\, and the great outdoors. \nIn this 90-minute workshop\, local author Jason M. Rubin will guide participants in expressing themselves in writing and immersing themselves in nature as a means of promoting self-communication and self-healing. The workshop is designed for adults and teens (grades 6–12). \nParticipants should come to the workshop with a blank journal and pen or pencil\, if possible. \nRegistration is required. This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Reading Public Library. \nFor more information and to register\, visit:\nhttps://readingpl.libnet.info/event/16441350
URL:http://thereadingpost.com/event/discover-the-art-of-nature-journaling-at-the-reading-public-library/
LOCATION:Reading Public Library\, 64 Middlesex Avenue\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wakefield Porchfest
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 29th  \nCelebration of Live\, Local Music Sets Date for 3rd Annual Townwide Event\nRain Date on Sunday\, August 30th\n\n\n\nWAKEFIELD\, MASS. – The Wakefield Porchfest Committee has selected a date for Wakefield Porchfest 2026\, which will return to town on Saturday\, August 29\, 2026\, with a rain date the following day\, Sunday\, August 30th. The exact time for the event has yet to be determined\, but will be announced later this year\, along with registration details for bands and hosts. The 2026 event will be the third annual community-wide festival\, which is focused on promoting local live music across the town\, with music acts hosted by homes and small businesses. \n“The final weekend of August will be the perfect time for an end-of-summer celebration of live local music\, and an opportunity for our community to come together before the start of school and the busy fall season\,” said Porchfest Committee member Nate Johnson. “Wakefield is lucky to have one of the country’s best Fourth of July celebrations at the start of summer\, and we hope Wakefield Porchfest can become an annual tradition to close out the season. We’re looking forward to getting work underway to make this the best live music event in the region!” \nThe 2026 event builds on the success of the previous events in 2024 and 2025\, which each drew over 100 musical acts at 50 to 60 host locations around Wakefield. The community-wide event is coordinated by a group of volunteers who collaborate with musicians and the Wakefield residents\, homeowners\, and small businesses who host performances. \nSome additional details announced by the Committee\, in addition to the 2026 event date: \n\nRegistration for hosts and musical acts will also open later in the spring. Residents or businesses interested in hosting musical acts\, or those interested in performing\, should register on the Wakefield Porchfest website to receive an update when registration opens;\nThose interested in becoming a sponsor for Porchfest 2026 can reach out via email to sponsor@wakefieldporchfest.com to communicate interest and learn about our sponsorship options; and\nThe exact time for the 2026 event will be announced later in the year.\n\nEarlier this year\, Wakefield Porchfest co-founder Ike Adams received the Wakefield Human Rights Commission’s Community Service Award for 2026\, an honor awarded during the Town’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on January 19th. Adams was nominated by local community members Eileen Rooney and Ben Blackstone\, a high school musician\, who introduced him at the event\, which was shown live by WCAT. \nIn his acceptance speech\, Adams highlighted the many volunteers\, hosts\, musicians\, sponsors\, and music fans that help deliver a celebration of live music and of the community. \n“We made a day all about music and filled the town with it\, twice so far\,” said Adams. “My goal moving forward is simply: more music\, more volume\, more often\, more styles\, more variety\, more venues\, more bands\, more fans\, more music in places we haven’t heard it yet\, more people playing or singing for the first time\, and more people picking back up after a long break. If any of this sounds like something you’ve been considering\, this is your invitation.” \nThis program is funded in part by a grant from the Wakefield Arts Council\, a local agency which is supported by Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. Wakefield Porchfest also receives funding and in-kind support from businesses and residents across the community. \nWakefield is one of more than 200 communities that host a Porchfest\, according to organizers in Ithaca\, NY\, which launched the first iteration of the community-focused music event in 2007.
URL:http://thereadingpost.com/event/wakefield-porchfest/
LOCATION:MA
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SUMMARY:State Primary Election
DESCRIPTION:September 1\, 2026: Primary
URL:http://thereadingpost.com/event/state-primary-election/
LOCATION:MA
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SUMMARY:Reading Community Singers - 3 Open Rehearsals
DESCRIPTION:Reading\, MA — Mark your calendar! The Reading Community Singers are pleased to announce that our Fall season will begin with 3 OPEN Rehearsals\, starting Tuesday\, August 25\, and continuing on September 1 and 8. New and Returning Singers are welcome! \nSign-In for the first 3 Rehearsals starts at 6:45 PM\, with Rehearsal to follow at 7:30.  Try RCS out for free before joining! Registration is Open for the first three rehearsals! \nAll Rehearsals are on Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 PM at Old South United Methodist Church\, 6 Salem St.\, Reading MA. \nWhile RCS does NOT require Auditions\, our Members must love to sing\, be able to match pitch and carry a tune\, and be committed to attending rehearsals. We’re open to ALL ages and backgrounds – from 18 years to Senior Citizens. Even if you haven’t sung in years\, what better way to get back into it than by adding your voice to more than 60 other singers? Founded in 1919\, RCS is one of the longest-running non-audition choruses in the United States. \nOur Concert “Holiday Dreams” will be performed Saturday\, December 5 at Reading Memorial High School\, with Beth Mosier ~ Artistic Director\, Joe Beninati ~ Accompanist\, and a full band. The inspiring music for this concert features many Favorite Classics and Broadway-Inspired Holiday Songs that many of you are sure to recognize\, including “Sleigh Ride”\, “Feliz Navidad”\, “A Million Dreams” from The Greatest Showman\, as well as new favorites like “That Christmas Mornin’ Feeling” from the movie Spirited! \nJoin RCS this Holiday season to have a wonderful time singing and making new friends. For further info\, please visit our website https://ReadingCommunitySingers.org\, find us on Facebook\, or contact us at info@ReadingCommunitySingers.org. Online registration is now open!
URL:http://thereadingpost.com/event/rcs-open-rehearsals-2/2026-09-01/
LOCATION:Old South Church\, 6 Salem Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Reading Community Singers - 3 Open Rehearsals
DESCRIPTION:Reading\, MA — Mark your calendar! The Reading Community Singers are pleased to announce that our Fall season will begin with 3 OPEN Rehearsals\, starting Tuesday\, August 25\, and continuing on September 1 and 8. New and Returning Singers are welcome! \nSign-In for the first 3 Rehearsals starts at 6:45 PM\, with Rehearsal to follow at 7:30.  Try RCS out for free before joining! Registration is Open for the first three rehearsals! \nAll Rehearsals are on Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 PM at Old South United Methodist Church\, 6 Salem St.\, Reading MA. \nWhile RCS does NOT require Auditions\, our Members must love to sing\, be able to match pitch and carry a tune\, and be committed to attending rehearsals. We’re open to ALL ages and backgrounds – from 18 years to Senior Citizens. Even if you haven’t sung in years\, what better way to get back into it than by adding your voice to more than 60 other singers? Founded in 1919\, RCS is one of the longest-running non-audition choruses in the United States. \nOur Concert “Holiday Dreams” will be performed Saturday\, December 5 at Reading Memorial High School\, with Beth Mosier ~ Artistic Director\, Joe Beninati ~ Accompanist\, and a full band. The inspiring music for this concert features many Favorite Classics and Broadway-Inspired Holiday Songs that many of you are sure to recognize\, including “Sleigh Ride”\, “Feliz Navidad”\, “A Million Dreams” from The Greatest Showman\, as well as new favorites like “That Christmas Mornin’ Feeling” from the movie Spirited! \nJoin RCS this Holiday season to have a wonderful time singing and making new friends. For further info\, please visit our website https://ReadingCommunitySingers.org\, find us on Facebook\, or contact us at info@ReadingCommunitySingers.org. Online registration is now open!
URL:http://thereadingpost.com/event/rcs-open-rehearsals-2/2026-09-08/
LOCATION:Old South Church\, 6 Salem Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:State General Election
DESCRIPTION:November 3\, 2026: General election
URL:http://thereadingpost.com/event/state-general-election/
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