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Reading Education Foundation’s Festival of Trees returns December 5-6
The Reading Education Foundation will host its annual Festival of Trees on Saturday, December 5, and Sunday, December 6, at Parker Middle School.
Colonial Chorus Players Celebrates 65 Years of Theater and Community with Anniversary Fundraising Gala
For 65 years, Colonial Chorus Players has brought theater, creativity, and community together in Reading and beyond.
‘Dinner with Dems’ fundraiser set for October 2 at Old South Church
The Reading Democratic Town Committee (RDTC) invites residents to its annual fall fundraiser, Dinner with the Dems, this Friday, October 2, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Old South Church.
RMHS Athletic Hall of Fame seeks $5,000 to add new Wall of Fame panel
The Reading Memorial High School Athletic Hall of Fame is asking the community for help funding a new panel for its Wall of Fame.
RMHS Marching Band kicks off Fall Mums Sale
The Reading Memorial High School Marching Band is holding its annual Fall Mums Sale to benefit the band.
Meadow Brook’s Weekend for a Cure raises $58,770 for Breast Cancer research
Meadow Brook Golf Club hosted its 14th Weekend for a Cure on July 19, raising $58,770 for the ESSCOMGH Breast Cancer Research Fund.
RCTV Studios Celebrates a Successful Debut Movie Night on the Common
RCTV Studios’ Debut Movie on the Common was a huge success!
RCTV Studios Invites the Community to Free Outdoor Movie Night This Thursday, August 13
RCTV Studios invites the community to gather for a free outdoor screening of The Princess Bride (PG-13) on Reading’s Town Common this Thursday, August 13.
Runners and walkers fill Memorial Park for Reading Lions Club 5k
The Reading Lions Club held its annual 5k road race and 1-mile walk on the evening of Thursday, July 16, sending participants off shortly after 6:30 pm from Memorial Park.
Register today for the Reading Lions Club & Friends of Reading Recreation 41st Annual Journey for Sight 5K Road Race
Get ready to run with the Reading Lions Club and The Friends of Reading Recreation!
Reading Lions Club’s Journey for Sight 5k returns for 41st year
The Reading Lions Club, in partnership with the Friends of Reading Recreation, is gearing up for the 41st Annual Journey for Sight 5k Road Race and 1-Mile Walk, set for Thursday, July 16, at 6:30 pm.
NAACP Boston & Mystic Valley Area Branches Present: Juneteenth Nite Out, An All Black & All In Affair
An evening of celebration, entertainment, legacy, Black excellence, and elegance at the Casino Night Fundraiser on Saturday, June 20
Slice into summer: dine out with RCTV
RCTV Studios is teaming up with Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings for a fundraiser, and the timing couldn’t be better.
Biennial House Tour draws over 200 to Reading’s most distinctive homes
The beloved fundraiser returned on Sunday, May 3, opening nine unique homes and raising $19,000 for library programs.
Reading Troop 702 Scouts train for 9-day trek through New Mexico Wilderness
Two crews from Reading Scout Troop 702 and their adult advisors spent Memorial Day weekend backpacking in southern New Hampshire in preparation for their 9-day trek in Cimarron, New Mexico, this summer.
Friends of Reading Public Library announces return of House Tour on May 3
The Friends of the Reading Public Library is excited to announce the return of the Friends’ House Tour on May 3, 2026.
Annual Friends of Reading Scouting Mulch Sale is Open!
Spring is in the air and that means it’s time to think about mulch!
Friends of RPL seeks volunteers for annual House Tour event
The Friends of the Reading Public Library are seeking volunteers to help bring one of Reading’s most anticipated community events back this spring.
Laughter’s the mane attraction at the Reading Lions Comedy Night
Have a great time out with friends and family on March 28 at the annual Reading Lions Comedy Night.
The Reading Lions Comedy Night returns to The Wakefield Elks, doors open at 7:00 pm for an 8:00 pm show on Saturday, March 28.
Women’s League of Reading’s Holiday Homes Contest raises over $1500 for theMission of Deeds
The Women’s League of Reading’s (WLR) Holiday Homes Decorating contest and fundraiser at the end of 2025 helped the organization contribute over $1,500 to the local non-profit, Mission of Deeds.