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SUMMARY:Colonial Chorus Players: A Little Women Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Reading\, MA — This holiday season\, Colonial Chorus Players of Reading is proud to present the premiere of A Little Women Christmas\, a new radio play based on the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott. \n“This adaptation centers around a year in the life of Jo\, Meg\, Beth\, and Amy from one Christmas to the next\,” says Jennifer Estabrooks\, who adapted the novel for the stage. “It’s the story of a family struggling through war\, poverty\, and sickness\, but they never lose their abiding love for one another\, sense of humor in the midst of difficulties\, or hope for the future.” \nA Little Women Christmas is performed like a live radio play by The Lux Radio Theatre in 1949\, with a studio audience\, announcer\, sound effects done live on stage\, radio ads\, and even famous Hollywood actors\, such as June Allyson\, Peter Lawford\, and a teenage Elizabeth Taylor. \nPerformances are December 5 and 6 at 7:30 PM and December 6 and 7 at 2 PM at the Old Hose House Theater\, 1249 Main Street\, Reading. All tickets are $20 and are available at www.ccp1961.org. Remaining tickets will be sold at the door 30 minutes before showtime with cash\, Venmo\, or PayPal only. \nThe ensemble cast features Katie Mulno\, Kat Plano\, Shannon Fay\, Gaby Estabrooks\, Alexander Slocum\, Katie Broach\, Sue Brother\, David Murgo\, Peter Cavicchio\, Martin Brother\, and Scott Estabrooks under the direction of Laura J. Bilodeau. \nThe show is appropriate for all audiences and runs approximately 90 minutes with one 15-minute intermission.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/colonial-chorus-players-a-little-women-christmas/
LOCATION:Colonial Chorus Players\, 1249 Main Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Reading Education Foundation Festival of Trees
DESCRIPTION:The Reading Education Foundation’s beloved holiday event returns December 6–7 with entertainment\, family fun\nReading\, MA — The Reading Education Foundation invites the community to climb aboard the Polar Express for its annual Festival of Trees\, taking place Saturday\, December 6\, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.\, and Sunday\, December 7\, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Parker Middle School\, 45 Temple Street\, Reading. \nThis beloved holiday tradition features live entertainment\, delicious food\, fun activities for kids\, and the chance to win one of nearly 100 beautifully decorated trees. \nAdmission is $5 per individual or $10 per family\, good for the entire weekend\, and includes all entertainment. \nFor advance ticket sales\, event details\, or to learn how to donate a tree\, visit ReadingREF.com.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/reading-education-foundation-festival-of-trees/
LOCATION:Parker Middle School\, 45 Temple Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Celebrate the Season with the Reading Community Concert Band
DESCRIPTION:The Reading Community Concert Band (RCCB) has been bringing music to our town since 1994\, first as a summer band and now as a year-round community ensemble. Founded by Cara Canady and carried forward by dedicated directors and musicians\, RCCB continues to unite developing and experienced wind players through performances that blend serious repertoire with fun\, accessible favorites. Under the direction of Stephen Bloom since 2017\, the band proudly keeps its focus on community! \nUpcoming Concerts:\nFestival of Trees — Saturday\, December 6 at Parker Middle School\, 45 Temple St.\nHoliday Concert — Sunday\, December 7 at 3:00 PM\, First Congregational Church\, 25 Woburn St. \nMany RCCB concerts are held in the beautiful sanctuary of the First Congregational Church\, while town concerts take place outdoors on the Town Hall lawn (weather permitting).\nCome join us and experience the joy of live music in Reading!
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/celebrate-the-season-with-the-reading-community-concert-band/
LOCATION:Parker Middle School\, 45 Temple Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Reading Community Singers “Hope for the Holidays” Concert
DESCRIPTION:Reading\, MA — Reading Community Singers invites everyone to our Annual Holiday Concert on December 6 at 7:30 at Reading Memorial High School – this year entitled “Hope for the Holidays.” It’s a Concert filled with Love\, Hope\, Dreams\, and Peace on Earth for All\, for this Holiday Season and Always. There’s a delightful mix of music and dancing to Celebrate the season – Christmas\, Hanukkah\, Family – with Classic and Modern Favorites\, and a very special guest. As the title suggests\, there will be songs to make the Holidays even warmer and hopeful – such as “Be A Light”\, The Jonas Brothers’ “Like It’s Christmas”\, “What the World Needs Now (Is Love)”\, as well as a Medley from “A Muppet Christmas Carol”. These last two musical numbers will also spotlight our Youth Chorus. It’s a wonderful evening of seasonal entertainment for all ages. \nThis year\, RCS’ Featured Guest Performers will be several soloists\, duets\, and small groups\, selected from our very own talented membership! \nWhatever Holidays you celebrate\, take a well-deserved break from your preparations and plan to join RCS for an enjoyable evening of Musical Mirth\, Warmth\, and Merrymaking! Tickets are available from any Chorus member\, as well as online and at the door\, with discounts for Seniors and Students – Children under 5 are Free. For Advance Tickets go to: www.ReadingCommunitySingers.org/tickets/
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/reading-community-singers-hope-for-the-holidays-concert/
LOCATION:RMHS Performing Arts Center\, 62 Oakland Road\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Reading Education Foundation Festival of Trees
DESCRIPTION:The Reading Education Foundation’s beloved holiday event returns December 6–7 with entertainment\, family fun\nReading\, MA — The Reading Education Foundation invites the community to climb aboard the Polar Express for its annual Festival of Trees\, taking place Saturday\, December 6\, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.\, and Sunday\, December 7\, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Parker Middle School\, 45 Temple Street\, Reading. \nThis beloved holiday tradition features live entertainment\, delicious food\, fun activities for kids\, and the chance to win one of nearly 100 beautifully decorated trees. \nAdmission is $5 per individual or $10 per family\, good for the entire weekend\, and includes all entertainment. \nFor advance ticket sales\, event details\, or to learn how to donate a tree\, visit ReadingREF.com.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/reading-education-foundation-festival-of-trees-2/
LOCATION:Parker Middle School\, 45 Temple Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Celebrate the Season with the Reading Community Concert Band
DESCRIPTION:The Reading Community Concert Band (RCCB) has been bringing music to our town since 1994\, first as a summer band and now as a year-round community ensemble. Founded by Cara Canady and carried forward by dedicated directors and musicians\, RCCB continues to unite developing and experienced wind players through performances that blend serious repertoire with fun\, accessible favorites. Under the direction of Stephen Bloom since 2017\, the band proudly keeps its focus on community! \nUpcoming Concerts:\nFestival of Trees — Saturday\, December 6 at Parker Middle School\, 45 Temple St.\nHoliday Concert — Sunday\, December 7 at 3:00 PM\, First Congregational Church\, 25 Woburn St. \nMany RCCB concerts are held in the beautiful sanctuary of the First Congregational Church\, while town concerts take place outdoors on the Town Hall lawn (weather permitting).\nCome join us and experience the joy of live music in Reading!
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/celebrate-the-season-with-the-reading-community-concert-band-2/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church of Reading\, 25 Woburn Street\, Reading\, MA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Breakfast with Santa at the Aleppo Shrine Center
DESCRIPTION:Breakfast with Santa\, December 13\, 2025\, 8:30 am to 11:00 am at the Aleppo Shrine Center\, 99 Fordham Rd\, Wilmington\, MA 01887 \n$20 for a family of 5; each additional person\, $20. \nIncludes Breakfast\, Visit from Santa\, Crafts\, Cookie Decorating\, and Games! \nPlease RSVP with the age of your children by November 28th to Maribel at MDeluca@AleppoShriners.com
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/breakfast-with-santa-at-the-aleppo-shrine-center/
LOCATION:Aleppo Shrine Center\, 99 Fordham Rd\, Wilmington\, MA\, 01887\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hanukkah Story Time at Whitelam Books!
DESCRIPTION:Whitelam Books is excited to host a Hanukkah Storytime on Sunday\, December 14 at 3:00PM reading Eight Sweet Nights\, A Festival of Lights: A Hanukkah Story by Charlotte Offsay\, and Lost and Found Hanukkah by Joy Preble. Join us for this family-friendly event for readers of all ages which will be held prior to the 4th Annual Community Menorah Lighting on the Reading Town Common. \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!
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/hanukkah-story-time-at-whitelam-books/
LOCATION:Whitelam Books\, 610 Main Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Community Chanukah Celebration at Jordan’s Furniture in Reading
DESCRIPTION:Chabad of Wakefield invites families to an afternoon of crafts\, magic\, festive treats\, and the lighting of a nine-foot LED menorah on Sunday\, December 21\, beginning at 3:00 PM on Walkers Brook Drive\nReading\, MA — Get ready for a fun\, family-friendly Chanukah celebration this Sunday\, December 21\, 2025\, at Jordan’s Furniture in Reading! \nChabad of Wakefield will be hosting a community Chanukah event beginning in the afternoon. Festivities kick off with activities for kids\, including children’s Chanukah crafts and face painting\, followed by the lighting of a large\, nine-foot LED menorah\, expected to be one of the highlights of the day. After the lighting\, a high-energy magic show will keep young guests entertained\, and the celebration wraps up with a chocolate gelt drop in Home Depot’s parking lot\, a crowd-favorite moment fun for the whole family. Festive foods\, drinks\, and treats will be available throughout the event. \nWhen: Sunday\, December 21\, 2025\nTime: Starts at 3:00 PM (activities and menorah lighting; exact schedule may vary)\nWhere: Jordan’s Furniture on Walkers Brook Drive
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/community-chanukah-celebration-at-jordans-furniture-in-reading/
LOCATION:Jordan’s Furniture\, 50 Walkers Brook Drive\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Reading to Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. Day on January 19
DESCRIPTION:Community breakfast\, student artwork\, musical performances\, and a keynote address to highlight the annual event at the RMHS\nReading Public Library (RPL)\, Reading\, MA — Mark your calendar and join the community in celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. on Monday\, January 19\, 2026. \nThe celebration begins at 9:30 AM with a community breakfast provided by Reading Public Schools. Come meet representatives from local organizations and view artwork created by students. \nThe inspirational and uplifting program starts at 10:00 AM\, featuring musical performances\, student presentations\, and a special keynote address. \nIf your organization is interested in having a table at the PAC (Performing Arts Center)\, or if you would like to volunteer\, please contact the Office of Equity & Social Justice at oesj@readingma.gov. \nThe event location is wheelchair accessible\, and ASL translators are available upon request. \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/reading-to-celebrate-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-day-on-january-19/
LOCATION:RMHS Performing Arts Center\, 62 Oakland Road\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Creative Chaos Emporium Opens Pop-Up Arts & Crafts Thrift Shop in Wakefield
DESCRIPTION:Grand opening Saturday\, January 24\, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.\, at 239 North Avenue\n\n\n\nWakefield\, MA — After a handful of recycled art-making events and a wonderful holiday sale\, Creative Chaos Emporium is excited to pop-up in the retail space at 239 North Avenue in Wakefield!  Starting on January 24th\, the arts & crafts thrift shop is partnering with Project Pop-Up & the town of Wakefield to to help people on the north shore find surprising treasures to inspire new projects while also offering the opportunity for them to re-home creative items they no longer need. \nCreative Chaos Emporium has already collected lots of lovely yarn\, fabric\, sewing supplies\, pens\, markers\, colored pencils\, craft books\, beautiful papers\, antique frames and vintage ephemera. All of these items and much more will be available on the day of the grand opening\, as well as during regular hours Wednesday – Sunday. The shop will also be accepting clean\, reusable donations of arts & crafts supplies during all open hours – donation guidelines and more at www.creativechaosemporium.com. \nMore about CREATIVE CHAOS EMPORIUM:  \nPeople (especially people who like to make things!) often have so much STUFF.  It can be hard to find a place to donate arts & crafts supplies\, so these much-loved items sometimes end up in the trash. We’re hoping to offer our community a place where they can re-home creative items they no longer need and find affordable\, sustainable and surprising treasures to inspire new projects. \nCreative Chaos Emporium was founded in summer 2025 by Wakefield residents Sarah Lynne Reul & Stephanie Hannus\, along with Stoneham resident Janet Cohen.  While hosting several recycled art-making events throughout Fall 2025 and a holiday sale with the Arts Collaborative of Wakefield\, Creative Chaos Emporium collected many secondhand arts & crafts supplies\, which will be available for sale at the new location at 239 North Avenue in Wakefield. \nDonating supplies to CREATIVE CHAOS EMPORIUM:  \nCreative Chaos Emporium accepts donations of clean\, usable\, arts & crafts supplies. More detailed donation guidelines can be found on our website\, but in general\, we are looking for: \n\nArts & Crafts Supplies: pencils\, crayons\, working pens/markers\, usable paint (oil\, acrylic\, watercolor)\, glue/tape/adhesives\, shells\, beads\, stickers\, rhinestones\, how-to arts & crafts books/magazines\, blank sketchbooks\, tools/supplies for printmaking\, screenprinting\, mosaics\, bookbinding\, paper craft\, stained glass\, jewelry making etc.\nFibers & Fabric: clean\, usable fabric of at least ¼ yard\, yarn (full and partial skeins)\, tools & materials for sewing\, knitting/crochet\, wool felting\, spinning\, weaving supplies\, etc.\nUpcycling Stuff:  clean/empty paper bags/rolls/tubes\, bottlecaps\, small boxes\, corks\, glass jars (clean\, label-free & with lids); office supplies\, etc\nOther Interesting\, Unusual & Vintage Items: small toys (tiny animals\, miniatures/dollhouse items\, cars\, action figures\, dolls\, wood blocks\, legos\, wind-up toys)\, picture frames\, tins\, trophies\, trinkets\, marbles\, dice\, vintage photographs & ephemera\, office supplies\, cigar boxes\, wooden crates/boxes\, wooden card catalogues\, drawers & displays.\n\nGenerally speaking\, if it’s clean and usable as an arts & crafts supply\, we’ll likely be able to take it. For the safety of our volunteers & visitors\, we cannot take anything hazardous\, illegal\, smelly\, moldy\, mildewy or otherwise damaged. \nEmail hello@creativechaosemporium.com with any questions! \nMore about Project Pop-Up:  \nProject: Pop-Up is a publicly-funded initiative created to revitalize storefronts and commercial hubs. With financial and professional support\, Project: Pop-Up offers retailers\, designers\, artists and food purveyors a chance to take their concepts for a brick and mortar test drive. \nOver 100 emerging brands and entrepreneurs applied to the pilot program of Project: Pop-Up in the summer of 2021. Over 15 brands were thoughtfully selected for the opportunity. These forward-thinking businesses popped up for two-three months at a subsidized rate and were provided with a suite of resources to help seed their success. The pilot pop-up brands represented a local and diverse mix of business owners\, with 100% locally-owned\, 80% woman-owned\, and 40% BIPOC-owned. \n94% of the brands continued to actively grow through brick and mortar retail channels. 53% have converted from pop-up to permanent tenancy. Newton\, Needham\, and Melrose were thrilled to welcome entrepreneurs\, artists\, eateries and more to their downtown districts to fill otherwise dormant storefronts with vibrancy and vitality while driving traffic to each area’s core of locally-owned businesses. \nMore about the Creative Re-Use Movement:  \nCreative Chaos Emporium is part of a growing network of 200+ Creative Re-Use Centers across the country working to make sure that usable arts & crafts supplies stay out of landfills – so that they can be made into cool new creations by makers like you!  Other local creative re-use shops include DIY Thrift & Craft in Concord\, NH\, Make & Mend in Somerville MA and Swanson’s Fabrics in Turners Falls\, MA.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/creative-chaos-emporium-opens-pop-up-arts-crafts-thrift-shop-in-wakefield/
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SUMMARY:Whitelam Books to Host Book Signing & Conversation with Author Julie Dobrow
DESCRIPTION:Reading\, MA – Whitelam Books is pleased to welcome author Julie Dobrow for a book signing and conversation on Sunday\, January 25 at 3:00PM. Julie will be discussing her book Love and Loss After Wounded Knee: A Biography of an Extraordinary Interracial Marriage. Whitelam 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! \nAbout the Event: \nJoin us for a conversation with Julie Dobrow as she shares her book Love and Loss After Wounded Knee: A Biography of an Extraordinary Interracial Marriage\, a dual biography of two activists whose marriage challenged the gender and racial norms of their time. Love and Loss After Wounded Knee offers a dual biography of Elaine Goodale and Ohíye’Sa\, (Dr. Charles Alexander Eastman)\, exploring their individual lives as well as their highly publicized interracial marriage. Both well-known in their own time- Elaine as a poet\, journalist\, and advocate for Indian education and Charles as writer\, public speaker\, and ardent activist for Indian rights- their marriage started with a shared vision to work on behalf of Indians. In the face of extreme prejudice\, financial burden\, and personal tragedy however\, the marriage began to unravel. Dobrow paints an intimate\, emotional portrait of the Eastmans’ lives drawn from Elaine and Charles’s letters\, papers\, and hundreds of accounts of the Eastmans’ lives from newspapers. The result is a compelling new history that weds the private and the political\, and Native America and the United States of America- entwined yet separated\, inextricable yet never fully joined\, just like Elaine and Charles themselves.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/whitelam-books-to-host-book-signing-conversation-with-author-julie-dobrow/
LOCATION:Whitelam Books\, 610 Main Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Reading Police Department to Host Annual Citizens Police Academy
DESCRIPTION:READING — Chief David Clark has announced that the Reading Police Department is hosting its Winter 2026 Citizens Police Academy (CPA) starting in January. \nThe CPA begins Wednesday\, Jan. 28\, and will be held every Wednesday night through March 25 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Classes will be held at the Reading Police Department\, 15 Union St. \n\n\n\nThe CPA allows for local community members to learn about law enforcement operations from members of the Police Department. The topics covered in the class include: \n\nInvestigations\nPatrol Procedures\nPolice in Schools\nDomestic Violence\nDispatch procedures\nFirearms/Less Lethal Enforcement\nComfort Dogs\nPatrol K9\n\nDuring the course\, participants get the opportunity to meet officers who serve their community\, explore department equipment and get an up-close look at operations. Graduates who attend at least six of the nine classes are eligible to schedule a ride along with a Reading Police officer. \n“The Citizens Police Academy is a great way to strengthen the bond between the community and its law enforcement officers\,” said Chief Clark. “Our officers love teaching in the academy and sharing their passion for police work with the community. Anyone interested in learning more about police work should join us.” \nParticipants must be 18 years old to register\, or 16 years old with parental consent. Space is limited to 28 people\, with first priority being given to Reading residents. \nTo register for the academy\, download an application here. Applications should be returned in person or via email to Community Service Officer DaLonn Pearson\, who can be reached via email at dapearson@readingma.gov. \nAny questions or inquiries should be directed to Community Service Officer Pearson at 781-942-6761.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/reading-police-department-to-host-annual-citizens-police-academy/
LOCATION:Reading Police Department\, 15 Union Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Whitelam Books to Host Stuffie Story Time and Sleep Over
DESCRIPTION:Reading\, MA – Whitelam Books is excited to host our Third Annual Stuffie Story Time and Sleep Over on Friday\, February 6 at 5:00 PM! We’ll kick off the sleepover with a PJ stuffed toy story time\, and then the stuffed toys will stay behind to enjoy a sleepover in the bookstore! \nFollow us on social media (facebook.com/whitelambooks and instagram.com/whitelambooks) to see what fun and silliness the stuffies get into before falling asleep. Stuffed animals will be picked up the next morning\, Saturday\, February 7\, beginning at 10:00AM. \nThis event is capped at 30 stuffie friends\, and registration is required. Stuffies can be registered on our store event calendar: whitelambooks.com/news-events. Limit one stuffie participant per person. \nJoin us for this family-friendly event for readers of all ages. Whitelam 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:https://thereadingpost.com/event/whitelam-books-to-host-stuffie-story-time-and-sleep-over/
LOCATION:Whitelam Books\, 610 Main Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T193000
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SUMMARY:RMHS Drama Club Presents St. Lucy’s Home for Girls Raised by Wolves
DESCRIPTION:Student-created adaptation of St. Lucy’s Home for Girls Raised by Wolves premieres ahead of METG competition\nReading\, MA — The RMHS Drama Club proudly presents the premiere of an original stage adaptation of St. Lucy’s Home for Girls Raised by Wolves\, based on the short story by Karen Russell. Created collaboratively by the student company\, this bold and imaginative production explores identity\, belonging\, and the tension between instinct and expectation through a darkly whimsical lens. \nThis original adaptation will be the offering of RMHS at the statewide METG One-Act Play Festival\, and audiences are invited to attend a special town-wide preview performance to support the cast and crew before they compete. \nContent Advisory & Age Appropriateness: This production includes themes drawn from the original short story\, including coming-of-age struggles\, separation from family\, loss of identity\, and moments of stylized aggression reflecting the wolf-girl metaphor. While no graphic content is depicted\, the material may be intense for younger viewers. Recommended for ages 10+. Viewer discretion is advised. \nJoin us for an evening of inventive storytelling and help send RMHS Drama to the state stage! Ticket information at rmhsdrama.org \nPerformance Dates:\n\nFriday\, Feb 6 @ 7:30 PM\nSaturday\, Feb 7 @ 7:30 PM\nSunday\, Feb 8 @ 2:00 PM\n\n Location: William E. Endslow Performing Arts Center at RMHS \n Tickets: Available at rmhsdrama.org \nCreative Team:\n Directed by: Natalie Cunha \n Assistant Director: Katie Donovan \n Technical Director: Kevin Gerstner \nSupport local student theater and witness this unique\, never-before-seen adaptation!  \nThis program is funded in part by a grant from the Reading Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/rmhs-drama-club-presents-st-lucys-home-for-girls-raised-by-wolves/
LOCATION:RMHS Performing Arts Center\, 62 Oakland Road\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T193000
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SUMMARY:Colonial Chorus Players presents The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie
DESCRIPTION:March 6–15 at the Old Hose House Theater—where secrets abound and a killer may be hiding in plain sight\nReading\, MA — Welcome to Monkswell Manor\, where some guests check in while others check out—permanently. Colonial Chorus Players proudly presents the longest-running theatrical production in the world\, The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie\, March 6–15 at the Old Hose House Theater in Reading. \nThe Mousetrap is a mystery set at a remote guest house in the English countryside run by newlyweds Mollie and Giles\, where six strangers find themselves stranded during a snowstorm. When the guests learn that a woman was murdered in London the day before\, they soon begin to suspect that the killer is among them. \nPerformances of The Mousetrap are March 6\, 7\, 13 & 14 at 7:30 PM and March 8 & 15 at 2 PM at the Old Hose House Theater\, 1249 Main Street\, Reading. Advance tickets are $30 for adults and $25 for seniors and students at ccp1961.org. Remaining tickets will be sold at the door 30 minutes before showtime with cash\, Venmo\, or PayPal only. All seats are reserved seating. \nThe ensemble cast features Paul D’Onofrio\, Andrew Haber\, Madeleine Herrick of Reading\, Colin Lamusta\, Saeed Maseeh\, Sorchae McMeel\, Jackson Ploof\, Michaelyn St. Pierre\, and Sharyn Taitz under the direction of Shay Wainwright.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/colonial-chorus-players-presents-the-mousetrap-by-agatha-christie/
LOCATION:Colonial Chorus Players\, 1249 Main Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082053
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SUMMARY:RMHS Drama Club Presents St. Lucy’s Home for Girls Raised by Wolves
DESCRIPTION:Student-created adaptation of St. Lucy’s Home for Girls Raised by Wolves premieres ahead of METG competition\nReading\, MA — The RMHS Drama Club proudly presents the premiere of an original stage adaptation of St. Lucy’s Home for Girls Raised by Wolves\, based on the short story by Karen Russell. Created collaboratively by the student company\, this bold and imaginative production explores identity\, belonging\, and the tension between instinct and expectation through a darkly whimsical lens. \nThis original adaptation will be the offering of RMHS at the statewide METG One-Act Play Festival\, and audiences are invited to attend a special town-wide preview performance to support the cast and crew before they compete. \nContent Advisory & Age Appropriateness: This production includes themes drawn from the original short story\, including coming-of-age struggles\, separation from family\, loss of identity\, and moments of stylized aggression reflecting the wolf-girl metaphor. While no graphic content is depicted\, the material may be intense for younger viewers. Recommended for ages 10+. Viewer discretion is advised. \nJoin us for an evening of inventive storytelling and help send RMHS Drama to the state stage! Ticket information at www.rmhsdrama.org \nPerformance Dates:\n\nFriday\, Feb 6 @ 7:30 PM\nSaturday\, Feb 7 @ 7:30 PM\nSunday\, Feb 8 @ 2:00 PM\n\n Location: William E. Endslow Performing Arts Center at RMHS \n Tickets: Available at rmhsdrama.org \nCreative Team:\n Directed by: Natalie Cunha \n Assistant Director: Katie Donovan \n Technical Director: Kevin Gerstner \nSupport local student theater and witness this unique\, never-before-seen adaptation!  \nThis program is funded in part by a grant from the Reading Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/rmhs-drama-club-presents-st-lucys-home-for-girls-raised-by-wolves-2/
LOCATION:RMHS Performing Arts Center\, 62 Oakland Road\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082053
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SUMMARY:RMHS Drama Club Presents St. Lucy’s Home for Girls Raised by Wolves
DESCRIPTION:Student-created adaptation of St. Lucy’s Home for Girls Raised by Wolves premieres ahead of METG competition\nReading\, MA — The RMHS Drama Club proudly presents the premiere of an original stage adaptation of St. Lucy’s Home for Girls Raised by Wolves\, based on the short story by Karen Russell. Created collaboratively by the student company\, this bold and imaginative production explores identity\, belonging\, and the tension between instinct and expectation through a darkly whimsical lens. \nThis original adaptation will be the offering of RMHS at the statewide METG One-Act Play Festival\, and audiences are invited to attend a special town-wide preview performance to support the cast and crew before they compete. \nContent Advisory & Age Appropriateness: This production includes themes drawn from the original short story\, including coming-of-age struggles\, separation from family\, loss of identity\, and moments of stylized aggression reflecting the wolf-girl metaphor. While no graphic content is depicted\, the material may be intense for younger viewers. Recommended for ages 10+. Viewer discretion is advised. \nJoin us for an evening of inventive storytelling and help send RMHS Drama to the state stage! Ticket information at www.rmhsdrama.org \nPerformance Dates:\n\nFriday\, Feb 6 @ 7:30 PM\nSaturday\, Feb 7 @ 7:30 PM\nSunday\, Feb 8 @ 2:00 PM\n\n Location: William E. Endslow Performing Arts Center at RMHS \n Tickets: Available at rmhsdrama.org \nCreative Team:\n Directed by: Natalie Cunha \n Assistant Director: Katie Donovan \n Technical Director: Kevin Gerstner \nSupport local student theater and witness this unique\, never-before-seen adaptation!  \nThis program is funded in part by a grant from the Reading Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/rmhs-drama-club-presents-st-lucys-home-for-girls-raised-by-wolves-3/
LOCATION:RMHS Performing Arts Center\, 62 Oakland Road\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T150000
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SUMMARY:Whitelam Books to Host Book Signing & Conversation with Author Julie Dobrow
DESCRIPTION:Reading\, MA – Whitelam Books is pleased to welcome author Julie Dobrow for a book signing and conversation on Sunday\, February 8 @ 3:00PM. Julie will be discussing her bookLove and Loss After Wounded Knee: A Biography of an Extraordinary Interracial Marriage. Whitelam 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! \nAbout the Event: \nJoin us for a conversation with Julie Dobrow as she shares her book Love and Loss After Wounded Knee: A Biography of an Extraordinary Interracial Marriage\, a dual biography of two activists whose marriage challenged the gender and racial norms of their time. Love and Loss After Wounded Knee offers a dual biography of Elaine Goodale and Ohíye’Sa\, (Dr. Charles Alexander Eastman)\, exploring their individual lives as well as their highly publicized interracial marriage. Both well-known in their own time- Elaine as a poet\, journalist\, and advocate for Indian education and Charles as writer\, public speaker\, and ardent activist for Indian rights- their marriage started with a shared vision to work on behalf of Indians. In the face of extreme prejudice\, financial burden\, and personal tragedy however\, the marriage began to unravel. Dobrow paints an intimate\, emotional portrait of the Eastmans’ lives drawn from Elaine and Charles’s letters\, papers\, and hundreds of accounts of the Eastmans’ lives from newspapers. The result is a compelling new history that weds the private and the political\, and Native America and the United States of America- entwined yet separated\, inextricable yet never fully joined\, just like Elaine and Charles themselves.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/whitelam-books-to-host-book-signing-conversation-with-author-julie-dobrow-2/
LOCATION:Whitelam Books\, 610 Main Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082053
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SUMMARY:Whitelam Books to Host Authors Jane Ward & Nancy Bernhard
DESCRIPTION:Reading\, MA – Whitelam Books is thrilled to welcome author Jane Ward in conversation with author Nancy Bernhard on Wednesday\, February 11\, at 6:00pm. Jane will be reading from her new book\, Should Have Told You Sooner\, while Nancy will share her book\, The Double Standard Sporting House\, at the event. Whitelam 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! \nAbout the Event:\nJoin us for a special double-author event as we host a book launch for Jane Ward (Should Have Told You Sooner) in conversation with Nancy Bernhard (The Double Standard Sporting House). \nShould Have Told You Sooner:\nWhile studying art history at a London university\, Noel Enfield falls passionately in love with aspiring artist and art school student Bryn Jones. Shortly after Bryn leaves for a five-month painting trip through Italy\, Noel discovers she is pregnant. She is ecstatic and believes Bryn will be too—they have plans to marry\, after all. But mishaps part the two lovers\, and a desperate Noel makes a split-second choice to move forward in a way that will change not only her life but also the lives of everyone she loves. \nThree decades later\, when she is offered a six-month secondment to a London museum\, Noel decides it’s time to prove she really has moved on from that difficult period by returning to the city where she met and lost Bryn. But rather than proving she has persevered\, the move lands Noel in the thick of London’s insular art world\, with only one or two degrees of separation from her past and the people she once loved. After she reconnects with an old\, dear friend and learns finally what kept Bryn from returning to her all those years ago\, the very underpinnings of her life are rocked to their core. Some decisions made in the past can never be put behind her\, she realizes\, and armed with this new understanding\, she sets out on a journey to reclaim what—and who—she left behind. \nThe Double Standard Sporting House:\nA high-class brothel that entertains New York’s most powerful men\, the Double Standard Sporting House funds a free clinic for women. When the Tammany Hall criminal syndicate takes over the city in 1868 and starts kidnapping girls\, the house’s owner\, Nell “Doc” Hastings\, cannot stay quiet—especially after sixteen-year-old Vivie arrives at the clinic bruised and bleeding. \nResolving to seek justice for Vivie and girls like her\, Doc builds an unlikely alliance with religious reformers\, a rare honest ward cop\, and an alluring newspaper publisher she can’t seem to keep away from. Even with their help\, Doc will have to use her sharpest tools—secrets\, guile\, and a surgical blade—to prevent a dark turn in the sex trade.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/whitelam-books-to-host-authors-jane-ward-nancy-bernhard/
LOCATION:Whitelam Books\, 610 Main Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T193000
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SUMMARY:Landscape Artist Hillary Scott to Demonstrate for Reading Art Association
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning painter shares her oil landscape technique on February 11 at Guild Hall\nReading\, MA — On February 11\, 2026\, the Reading Art Association will present Hillary Scott\, who will demonstrate her oil landscape technique. Hillary is an academically trained landscape painter from Northeast Massachusetts. \nShe earned her BFA in studio art from UMass Lowell\, with a concentration in illustration. She illustrated books for many years before transitioning to landscape painting. Hillary has an affinity for coastal scenes\, wetlands\, and finds endless inspiration in the New England landscape. \nThe demonstration will be held in Guild Hall at First Congregational Church\, 1 Woburn Street\, Reading. Entrance to the demo is the middle side door on Sanborn Street at 7:30 PM. Her website is hillaryscottfineart.com.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/landscape-artist-hillary-scott-to-demonstrate-for-reading-art-association/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church of Reading\, 25 Woburn Street\, Reading\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T133000
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SUMMARY:Representative Haggerty to Hold Community Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:State Representative Richard M. Haggerty (D-Woburn) will be holding office hours on Thursday\, February 12th\, 2026. \nThe office hours will take place from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the Historical Artifacts Room at the Woburn Public Library\, and at Caffé Nero\, 676 Main Street\, Reading\, from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. \nRepresentative Haggerty or a member of his staff will be on hand during these hours to meet with Woburn and Reading residents. The office hours will be held on a first-come\, first-served basis with no prior appointment necessary. \n“I welcome Reading and Woburn residents to visit during our scheduled hours if they have any questions or concerns regarding legislative matters and government services\,” stated Representative Haggerty. “I’m always happy to provide help and take time to listen to constituents.” \nIf constituents are unable to attend any of these sessions\, they can contact his office at (617) 722-2575 or email his Staff Director\, Zack Dhaliwal\, at Zack.Dhaliwal@mahouse.gov. Representative Haggerty can also be reached directly at Richard.Haggerty@mahouse.gov.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/representative-haggerty-to-hold-community-office-hours/
LOCATION:Caffé Nero\, 676 Main Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T170000
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SUMMARY:Cartoonist Cara Bean Leads Heartwarming Teen Doodle Workshop at Reading Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Feb. 12 program invites grades 6–12 to create tiny drawings with big meaning in “Doodling Secret Messages”\nReading\, MA — On Thursday\, February 12\, at 4:00 pm\, cartoonist Cara Bean visits the Reading Public Library for Doodling Secret Messages\, a heartwarming workshop where tiny drawings carry big meaning. \nTeens in grades 6–12 will create a series of increasingly small doodles\, each paired with a special message to someone — or something — they care about\, like a beloved friend\, a pet\, or a favorite place. \nThese miniature illustrations become visual love notes\, perfect for Valentine’s Day or any holiday where you want to express affection and gratitude. It’s a quiet\, creative way to reflect on what matters most — and share it playfully. \nRegister today; space is limited. \nCara Bean is a cartoonist\, art educator\, and the author of Here I Am\, I Am Me: An Illustrated Guide to Mental Health. Her book was named to the Children’s Book Council’s 2025 Favorites lists for both Middle Grade and Teacher Favorites and was shortlisted for the Graphic Medicine International Comics Awards. \nScan to register or visit:\nhttps://bit.ly/RPLDoodling
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/cartoonist-cara-bean-leads-heartwarming-teen-doodle-workshop-at-reading-public-library/
LOCATION:Reading Public Library\, 64 Middlesex Avenue\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082053
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SUMMARY:Jones to Hold District Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Residents invited to meet with the House Minority Leader at the Pleasant Street Center to discuss concerns and access state services\nBOSTON – House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones\, Jr. (R-North Reading) will be holding his monthly district office hours in Reading on Friday\, February 13\, 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:https://thereadingpost.com/event/jones-to-hold-district-office-hours/
LOCATION:Pleasant Street Center\, 49 Pleasant St\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T210000
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SUMMARY:Shop\, Sip\, and Support Local Businesses at Galentine’s Night
DESCRIPTION:Reading\, MA — Reading residents are invited to a fun\, community-focused evening on Friday\, February 13\, at Presence and Co.\, as locally owned small businesses come together for a night of shopping\, food\, and live entertainment. \nThe event will feature live performances by the Reading School of Music — including RMHS student musicians — along with a variety of local vendors\, including High Street Tattoo\, Kaylash\, Mixed Metals Permanent Jewelry\, and more. \nOrganizers hope to create a welcoming space where neighbors can support small businesses\, connect with one another\, and experience everything Presence and Co. \nAll are welcome to attend and help celebrate Reading’s vibrant small business community. \n Presence and Co. 557 Main Street\, Reading\, MA\n Friday\, February 13
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/shop-sip-and-support-local-businesses-at-galentines-night/
LOCATION:Presence and Co.\, 557 Main Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082053
CREATED:20260122T105820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T105820Z
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SUMMARY:Reading Police Department Announces Car Seat Installation Events
DESCRIPTION:READING — Deputy Chief Christine Amendola is pleased to share that the Reading Police Department will be hosting multiple car seat installation events for residents. \nCar seat installations will be held from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month\, from Feb. 14 to June 13\, at the police station\, 15 Union St. \nReading Police have designated car seat technicians on staff who will assist residents with properly installing car seats. \nThe proper installation of car seats is vital to ensure safe travel and safe driving practices. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)\, approximately 325 children under 5 are saved by car seats in motor vehicle crashes per year. \nCar seat installations are free for residents. Residents should bring the car seat manual and the height and weight of their child. \nTo schedule an appointment\, residents should contact Sgt. Cody Costa at ccosta@readingma.gov or call and leave a message at 781-942-6799.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/reading-police-department-announces-car-seat-installation-events/
LOCATION:Reading Police Department\, 15 Union Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T140000
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SUMMARY:Senator Jason Lewis Announces Virtual Office Hours for February
DESCRIPTION:BOSTON—State Senator Jason Lewis will be holding Virtual Office Hours on Tuesday\, February 17\, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. \nThis will replace the regularly scheduled Virtual Office Hours on February 16\, due to the celebration of Presidents’ Day. \nAny constituent of Senator Lewis is welcome to attend Office Hours\, with no appointment necessary\, to discuss any personal issue or legislative feedback with the Senator and his staff. \nVirtual Office Hours are held on Zoom. To join the meeting\, please visit SenatorJasonLewis.com\, use the following link\, or enter the meeting information on Zoom: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/83854164671?pwd=eWZWQWU0VkZjcE9XSXl5Rk1BRVd5Zz09 \nMeeting ID: 838 5416 4671 \nPasscode: 234270 \nEach constituent meets privately with the Senator during the Zoom session. \nSenator Lewis also holds regular in-person Office Hours in each community of the district (Malden\, Melrose\, Reading\, Stoneham\, Wakefield\, and Winchester). \nFor further information or any questions\, visit SenatorJasonLewis.com or contact his State House office at (617) 722-1206 orJason.Lewis@masenate.gov.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/senator-jason-lewis-announces-virtual-office-hours-for-february-2/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T103000
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SUMMARY:Whitelam Books to Host Story Time with Children’s Author & Illustrator AJ Smith
DESCRIPTION:Reading\, MA – Whitelam Books is delighted to welcome Children’s Book Author and Illustrator AJ Smith to our weekly story time as he shares his book Catnip Mouse\, Wednesday\, February 18 at 10:30am. Join us for this family-friendly event for readers of all ages. Whitelam 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! \nAbout the Event: \nJoin us as we welcome special guest\, author and illustrator AJ Smith to Whitelam Books to share his book Catnip Mouse at our weekly story time! Vera (the cat) is happily playing alone with her catnip mouse when Gipp (the dog) desperately tries to join the fun. When she doesn’t respond\, Gipp decides he’ll impress her with his magic wand but instead accidentally destroys Vera’s toy! Attempting to cheer her up\, Gipp offers to use his wand to replace the catnip mouse\, suggesting a series of fantastical rhyming alternatives. Would Vera like a ketchup joust? No. A cattle blouse? No! How about a cactus house? NO! Vera’s had enough. And soon neither of them has their favorite toy. Is there some way the friends can patch things up?
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/whitelam-books-to-host-story-time-with-childrens-author-illustrator-aj-smith/
LOCATION:Whitelam Books\, 610 Main Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Whitelam Books to Host Author Kristin Bair at Monthly Fiction Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Reading\, MA – Whitelam Books is excited to welcome author Kristin Bair to our fiction book club on Thursday\, February 19 at 7:00pm. Our monthly drop-in fiction book club will be discussing Kristin’s book\, Clementine Crane Prefers Not To. Whitelam 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! \nAbout the Event: \nJoin us for a special fiction book club meeting as we host author Kristin Bair and discuss her book\, Clementine Crane Prefers Not To. Clementine Crane has a few things on her plate: She keeps the peace\, picks up the slack\, and always puts everyone else first. But when her first hot flash strikes\, perimenopause sends her into a tailspin. Between a husband who can’t navigate a revolving door without her\, three kids who treat her as their fixer\, and a career stuck in neutral\, Clementine begins to wonder: When is enough enough? \nOverwhelmed and fed up\, Clementine takes a stand—one small refusal at a time. She goes on strike\, ditching obligations\, setting boundaries\, and venting her frustrations on social media. When her raw\, hilarious\, and unexpectedly poignant videos go viral\, Clementine finds herself at the heart of a movement she never saw coming. \nClementine can’t stay on strike forever\, but can she let a few things fall through the cracks—before she cracks again? Speaking to the emotional\, and often invisible\, labor that so many women bear\, Clementine Crane finally asks: When does it become too much?
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/whitelam-books-to-host-author-kristin-bair-at-monthly-fiction-book-club/
LOCATION:Whitelam Books\, 610 Main Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Folk Dancing on Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Music\, movement\, and community come together every Friday at International Folk Dancing in the Unitarian Universalist Church of Reading\n\nReading\, MA — Led by Folk Arts Center of New England director Marcie Van Cleave\, these welcoming sessions feature easy-to-learn dances from around the world — including Israel\, France\, Romania\, Bolivia\, England\, Ukraine\, Sweden\, and the United States. No experience or partner is needed\, and every dance is taught\, making it perfect for beginners and longtime dancers alike. \nJoin the fun on Fridays from 12:30–2:15 pm through March 27\, 2026\, indoors in Fellowship Hall. Come solo or bring friends — if you can get yourself in the door\, the rest is easy! \nA suggested donation of $10–$15 per day helps support the series. This program is funded in part by the Reading Cultural Council\, supported by the Mass Cultural Council. \n Fellowship Hall at the Unitarian Universalist Church\, 239 Woburn Street\, Reading (use the Summer Avenue entrance)\n Fully accessible\n More info: Moore944@gmail.com
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/folk-dancing-on-fridays/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church of Reading\, 239 Woburn St\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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