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SUMMARY:Town Wide Food Pantry Collection
DESCRIPTION:Our Food Pantries are busier than ever! There will be an annual “drive-through” collection on Saturday\, November 23\, from 10 AM to 1 PM. As you prepare your grocery list this week\, please consider adding items for those who are not able to purchase what is needed. By providing nutritious food for a meal\, you are also helping to prevent serious health issues. Children and Seniors are especially vulnerable. \nEach November\, the First Congregational Church collects food and other items to be shared between the Reading Food Pantry\, which currently serves 350 individuals\, and the Neighbors in Need Food Pantry of Greater Lawrence\, which serves over 5000 families each year.  \nVolunteers will be on the lawn off Sanborn Street\, between Lowell and Woburn Streets. Items currently needed include the following: \nCanned Fruit\, without sugar\nCanned Vegetables and Beans (not baked)\nPeanut Butter\nTuna\, white in water\nCereals\, unsweetened\nShelf-stable Milk (like Parmalat)\nCrackers\, all types\nLaundry Detergent\nTissues\nHot Cocoa Mix\nThank you for your generosity!
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SUMMARY:Christmas Faire at St. Athanasius Church for Christ the King Parish
DESCRIPTION:Find a treasure or start your Christmas shopping at the St. Athanasius Christmas Faire! Put yourself in the best mood for both Thanksgiving and Christmas. The Faire begins Friday\, Nov. 22\, 4 – 8 and goes to Saturday\, Nov. 23\, 10 – 2 at the St. Athanasius Parish Center\, 300 Haverhill St\, Reading\, MA. \nTreasures\, new and gently used\, are waiting to be found at our always-popular White Elephant Room. New and gently used fashion jewelry\, toys\, and giftware await in full and beautiful rooms. Sporting goods\, décor\, puzzles\, baked goods\, and all-new designer fashions are organized and beautifully presented for your purchase. All proceeds go directly towards our important parish work and local community outreach. \nOur Faire has been a strong\, annual tradition in Reading for over 40 years! Our two-day event builds fellowship and community spirit especially needed as we all adjust to our post-pandemic world. \nIn addition\, leading up to the Faire\, we are looking for your donations! This is a great opportunity to clean out your toy rooms\, basements\, and attics. We cannot accept clothing\, baby equipment\, or books. For a complete list of what we can accept\, please check out our website: https://christthekingreading.org/
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LOCATION:St. Athanasius Parish Center\, 300 Haverhill Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Church of the Good Shepherd FALL-iday Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Church of the Good Shepherd FALL-iday Fair will be held Saturday\, November 23\, 2024\, from 10 am – 2 pm. 95 Woburn St\, Reading\, MA 01867 \nUnique gifts\, Raffle\, Baked goods\, Christmas items\, Gourmet Coffee Shoppe\, Bargain Box\, Jewelry\, Toys\, Vendors\, Live Music
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LOCATION:Church of the Good Shepherd\, 95 Woburn Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Community Art Unveiling
DESCRIPTION:You are welcome to the unveiling of our Community Art Project at 11:00 am on Saturday\, November 23\, 2024\, in the Reading Public Library Studio. \nReading Public Library (RPL)\, Reading\, MA—Join us as we unveil our Community Art collaboration with Indigenous artist\, Massachusett Tribe Educator\, and Historian Thomas Spirit Tree Green. \nWorking together\, a group of Reading artists created a beaded jewelry set depicting the Three Sisters: corn\, beans\, and squash\, which pays tribute to the Pawtucket band of the Massachusett tribe. Green\, of the Neponset Band of the Massachusett\, will provide insight and discussion about the process of creating the pieces and the place of the Massachusett tribe in Reading’s history and culture. Light refreshments will be served after the program has concluded. \nThank you to The Friends of the Reading Public Library for their generous sponsorship of this project. \nCommunity Art Unveiling | Saturday\, November 23\, 2024 | Reading Public Library Studio \n❦ \nThe Reading Public Library is committed to evolving together to strengthen communication\, equity\, collaboration\, and learning in our community. Our mission is to be a center and resource for learning and civic engagement. We provide a place and platform of\, by\, and for the people who can benefit as individuals as well as contribute to the well-being of the community. We work to achieve these goals and commitments by focusing on education\, equity\, accountability\, and access.
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LOCATION:Reading Public Library\, 64 Middlesex Avenue\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Reading Senior Citizens Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Reading Senior Citizens are invited to attend the annual Thanksgiving Dinner at the Hillview Country Club in North Reading on Saturday\, November 23\, at 1 p.m. Doors will open at 12:15 p.m. The event will be held in the facility’s beautiful grand ballroom. \nHeld annually since 2008\, the Reading Thanksgiving Dinner is hosted by Representative Brad Jones\, his wife Linda\, Representative Richard Haggerty\, and Senator Jason Lewis. As in years past\, hundreds of local residents are expected to attend this year’s event and enjoy a traditional turkey dinner with all the fixings. Guests will enjoy live entertainment\, dancing\, and singing. \n“We are excited to be able to help celebrate the start of the holiday season with Reading’s seniors\,” said Representative Jones. “Thanks to the support of my legislative colleagues\, Representative Haggerty and Senator Lewis\, as well as the generosity of the many local businesses and individuals who have partnered with us over the years\, we are able to carry on this wonderful annual tradition for the community\, and we look forward to seeing everyone on the 23.” \nThe dinner is free and open to all Reading residents over the age of 60. However\, reservations are required and will be taken on a first-come\, first-serve basis. For reservations for the dinner\, please contact the Pleasant Street Center at 781-942-6794 by Tuesday\, November 19\, and ask for Linda Antinoro or Chris Kowaleski. \nAs we continue to support those in need in our community\, we have also partnered with the Reading Food Pantry. All attendees who are able are asked to bring non-perishable\, non-expired food items for donation to the Reading Food Pantry. The Food Pantry can always use coffee (regular and decaffeinated)\, tea\, flour\, sugar\, baking soda\, cooking oil\, lunch packs of fruit\, granola bars\, toothpaste\, shampoo\, conditioner\, laundry detergent\, and tissues. At this time\, the most needed items on the Food Pantry’s wish list include: \n\nLaundry detergent\nTissues\nSolid white tuna in water\nCereal
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LOCATION:Hillview Country Club\, 149 North St\, North Reading\, MA\, 01864\, United States
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SUMMARY:The RMHS Robockets STEM Expo
DESCRIPTION:The RMHS Robockets Team is hosting a STEM Expo on Saturday\, November 23\, from 1:30 to 3:30 PM at the Reading Public Library\, and they invite you to come join them! Come enjoy a wide variety of STEM-related activities! Feel free to go at your own pace as you move from activity to activity! Most importantly\, remember to have fun!
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/the-rmhs-robockets-stem-expo/
LOCATION:Reading Public Library\, 64 Middlesex Avenue\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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