The Reading Police Department will host R.A.D. (RAPE AGGRESSION DEFENSE SYSTEM FOR SELF DEFENSE) for female students in grades 9-12 at RMHS over April vacation. This free program offers realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for young women. Pre-register if you are interested! 
Dates for 3 night course*: Tues. April 16, Wed April 17 &amp; Thurs. April 18, 2024, 3pm-7pm
*For participant safety and understanding, this is a 3 night course for young women that is taught by certified instructors. Participants must attend all sessions. SPECIAL THANKS TO THE WOMEN’S LEAGUE OF READING &amp; RMHS.

Local Event: RAD Self Defense Program for RMHS Female Students

Reading

Massachusetts

RAD Self Defense Program for RMHS Female Students

Tuesday April 16, 2024: The Reading Police Department will host R.A.D. (RAPE AGGRESSION DEFENSE SYSTEM FOR SELF DEFENSE) for female students...

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SPECIAL REPORT - MODERN ESTATE ATTORNEY BETTER THAN&nbsp;DIY 
In an era where digital solutions offer do-it-yourself (DIY) options for almost anything, including estate planning, it's crucial to understand why engaging with an estate lawyer remains the superior choice for managing your estate. While DIY estate planning tools promise convenience and cost savings, they fall short in several key areas compared to the comprehensive service provided by estate lawyers. This essay integrates the comparison between estate lawyers and DIY solutions, emphasizing nuanced documents, informed will vs. trust choices, custom advice, and the benefits of a modern hybrid approach.

<h3>Nuanced Documents vs. Generic Templates</h3>
DIY estate planning platforms often rely on generic templates that may not cater to the unique complexities of your situation. Estate lawyers, on the other hand, excel in creating nuanced, personalized documents. Whether it's accounting for the dynamics of a blended family, properties in multiple states, or specific charitable intentions, estate lawyers ensure that your estate plan is meticulously tailored to your circumstances. This level of customization safeguards your interests and intentions in ways that a one-size-fits-all template cannot.

<h3>Informed Will vs. Trust Decisions</h3>
Choosing between a will and a trust is a nuanced decision, influenced by personal, financial, and legal factors. While DIY services provide overviews, they lack the depth to offer personalized advice. Estate lawyers, with their deep understanding of estate law, guide you through making an informed choice that aligns with your goals. They consider your financial situation, privacy preferences, and specific family needs, offering insights that go beyond the surface level information typically found in DIY platforms.

<h3>Custom Advice Tailored to Your Needs</h3>
The complex nature of estate planning demands customized advice, something DIY solutions are inherently unable to provide. Estate lawyers offer strategic counsel tailored to your unique situation, addressing legal, financial, and personal considerations. They anticipate potential challenges and provide solutions, ensuring your estate plan is comprehensive and compliant with current laws. This proactive and personalized approach is particularly crucial for navigating the complexities of your estate, offering peace of mind and security for the future.

<h3>State Laws Differ from Another/Real Concern for You?</h3>
Despite claims to the contrary, this author has received mailings from out of state DIY companies that did not even know that two witnesses are needed for a valid MA will, and thought only a notary was needed. Some states have a gift tax and others do not. MA estate tax law is unique and unlike any other state. This stuff is too important to leave to a company based in Texas or CA. 
Will they point out to you that you maybe should file a MA homestead declaration? Will they look in our registry of deeds for you whether you already have one or if you need a newer, better declaration to give you more asset protection? Will they care? Can they?
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<h3>A Modern, Hybrid Approach</h3>
The modern approach to estate planning, blending digital efficiency with personal service, further distinguishes estate lawyers from DIY options. This model starts with convenient online interactions for information gathering and preliminary consultations, moving to detailed document reviews via video conferencing platforms like Zoom. This process combines the best of both worlds—digital convenience and the invaluable personal touch of in-person meetings.
Additionally, the transparent, flat-rate pricing model adopted by many estate lawyers today addresses common concerns about legal costs, providing clarity and predictability absent in many DIY platforms. The culmination of this process—a personal meeting to sign the documents—ensures that all legal formalities are observed, blending efficiency with the necessary legal rigor.
<h3>Conclusion</h3>
While DIY estate planning tools may appeal to those seeking a quick and seemingly cost-effective solution, they significantly lack the depth, personalization, and legal rigor provided by estate lawyers.
 From creating nuanced documents and making informed decisions between wills and trusts to offering customized advice and adopting a modern, hybrid approach, estate lawyers provide a service that is both comprehensive and tailored to individual needs.
 
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Local Event: MA Wills and Trusts: Free 5-Day Email Course

Lexington

MA Wills and Trusts: Free 5-Day Email Course

Thursday April 18, 2024: Learn the basics of MA Estate Planning in just 5 days.
A free, 5-day email course to demystify estate planning. It’s...

<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mindfulness-meditation-the-antidote-to-stress-tickets-851094906777" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Antidote to Stress</a>
Free and donation-based online mindfulness session. Register via the <a href="https://www.meetup.com/boston-mindfulness-and-insight-meditation" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Boston Mindfulness and Insight Meditation Meetup</a> or the <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/mindfulness-in-blue-jeans-19846331611" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Mindfulness in Blue Jeans Eventbrite page</a>.

"Pain is inevitable; suffering is optional." We generate our own stress and suffering by how we use the mind ... or, more accurately, how we misuse the mind. There are various ways of working with this; in this session, we'll examine and practice with one of the most powerful methods.

This is an online event; please register via <a href="https://www.meetup.com/boston-mindfulness-and-insight-meditation" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Meetup</a> or <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/mindfulness-in-blue-jeans-19846331611" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Eventbrite</a> to receive the Zoom link. 

<a href="https://www.meetup.com/boston-mindfulness-and-insight-meditation/events/299447848/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Antidote to Stress</a> is presented by Ron Levine from <a href="https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mindfulness in Blue Jeans</a>, a 25+ year practitioner of mindfulness and insight meditation.
After denying his own trauma for eight years, Ron Levine finally fell apart in a crippling heap of anxiety, depression, panic disorder, and agoraphobia in early 1998. On disability and unable to leave his house, he began practicing vipassana (mindfulness-based insight meditation), which sparked a life-changing new direction cultivated on and off the cushion. With backgrounds in social psychology, information technology, and yoga, Ron emphasizes a methodical and scientific results-based approach to facing our demons and finding inner peace. From Ron: "We each must walk our own path, but often face similar obstacles and traps. What makes each of us tremble varies, but we all know fear. The criteria we each use to determine our worthiness might differ, but we all know self-judgment. Our methods and skill sets can be worlds apart, but we all share the common baseline of wanting happiness." Along with his private practice and corporate events, he leads workshops and practice groups online and in his native Boston area. (One thing he has NOT yet figured out: how to stop collecting cats. He and his wife have six.) 
"Mindfulness in Blue Jeans ... because enlightenment doesn't care if you're wearing yoga pants."

Local Event: Free Online Mindfulness Session: The Antidote to Stress

Waltham

Free Online Mindfulness Session: The Antidote...

Saturday April 20, 2024: The Antidote to Stress
Free and donation-based online mindfulness session. Register via the Boston Mindfulness and...

Free Online Mindfulness Session: The Antidote to Stress

The Beebe Estate

Three local artists,&nbsp;Debra Corbett, Constance Festo Lafond, &amp; Sophie Glikson Cahen have work on display at the Beebe Estate through April, showcasing some of the range and talent of the artists in our community.&nbsp;Each artist set up their work in one of the three main rooms on the first floor, and although their styles and approaches are very different, the exhibit works well together as a whole, highlighting the differences in their styles without creating a jarring effect in moving from one room to the next.
The combination of these three artists’ work - multi-layered, textural abstract paintings; non-representational and nature-inspired works; and familiar subjects rendered unfamiliar by bold colors and brushstrokes&nbsp; -and womens wearable art&nbsp;creates a powerful effect for the visitor. &nbsp;Come by Saturday to experience first-hand some of the range of creativity we are lucky enough to have among our local artists.&nbsp;11am - 3pm!&nbsp;

Local Event: Three Artists' Journeys

Melrose

Three Artists' Journeys

Saturday April 20, 2024: Three local artists,&nbsp;Debra Corbett, Constance Festo Lafond, &amp; Sophie Glikson Cahen  have work on display at...

Celebrate Spring with our Sunday Shops kick-off on the village green! Featuring&nbsp;a unique maker's market, live DJ, and children's activities, this event welcomes all ages to enjoy!

Market's and entertainment will be held from 11-4pm on Sunday, April 21st.

Local Event: Spring Kick-Off: Sunday Shops at Woburn Village feat. Modern Markets

Woburn

Spring Kick-Off: Sunday Shops at Woburn Village...

Sunday April 21, 2024: Celebrate Spring with our Sunday Shops kick-off on the village green! Featuring&nbsp;a unique maker's market, live...

Spring Kick-Off: Sunday Shops at Woburn Village feat. Modern Markets

School of Fashion Design

See Yourself at the School of Fashion Design! Proud participant in Boston Design Week
Join us for a tour of our bright and spacious studio classrooms. See live demos in sketching, pattern making, and French draping with our expert faculty. Ask questions and chat with Admissions staff and students. Learn about our new&nbsp;Summer workshop series!
NOTE: Our program begins promptly at 10am. Please leave ample time for parking and navigating to our location.
The School of Fashion Design was established in 1934 and is the only educational institution in New England dedicated exclusively to the applied study of apparel design and construction. The School of Fashion Design is committed to excellence in educating students in the complete fashion design process, from creation and innovation to comprehensive technical expertise, so that they are prepared to become leaders and successful entrepreneurs in fashion design.&nbsp;
The School of Fashion Design is a fully licensed studio school offering a 20-course program of study in fashion design. Fashion Design is a learned skill, and our curriculum begins at Level I. Full-time students generally take five courses each semester for two years. Part-time study is also available both days and evenings. Students completing the full program receive a Certificate in Fashion Design from SFD. Our expert faculty bring professional industry experience to our studio classrooms, providing students with a unique hands-on environment to prepare for their fashion careers.&nbsp;
NEW this summer, we are offering creative workshops in fabric dying, weaving, lace making, up cycling and more! &nbsp;We also offer a pre-college program for high school students in the Greater Boston area who are interested in exploring the fashion industry.&nbsp;

Questions? &nbsp; admissions@sfdboston.org&nbsp;

Local Event: Tour & Info Session, w/ live Fashion demos

Boston

Tour & Info Session, w/ live Fashion demos

Saturday April 27, 2024: See Yourself at the School of Fashion Design!Proud participant in Boston Design Week
Join us for a tour of our bright...

First Congregational Church

The Reading Art Association will he hosting our Annual Spring Exhibit and Sale on May 3 and 4 at the First Congregational Church of Reading, Sanborn Street, Reading MA. The show times are Friday, May 3, 2024 7:30 to 9:30 PM, Saturday, May 4, 2024, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The Friday night show will open with a reception from 7:30 to 9:30 PM. 
The Spring Show is once again presenting the Art and Bloom display in conjunction with the Reading Garden Club. Five paintings will be on display at the show with a floral interpretation of each of the paintings created by members of the Garden Club. This is a spectacular display, and you don't want to miss it.
You can see an example of the display at our 2023 Spring Show on our website at <a href="https://www.readingart.org/spring2023.shtml" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.readingart.org/spri...</a>
The exhibit is open and free to everyone, so come for a few minutes or come for a few hours.
More information about the Reading Art Association is available at our website, <a href="https://www.readingart.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.readingart.org/</a>

Local Event: Reading Art Association Spring Exhibit and Sale

Reading Art Association Spring Exhibit and Sale

Friday May 3, 2024: The Reading Art Association will he hosting our Annual Spring Exhibit and Sale on May 3 and 4 at the First...

Our most important and most loved fundraiser returns on May 5. Purchase a $25 tour booklet at the library or Whitelam Books and get a sneak peek at 8 varied and amazing Reading homes from around town.&nbsp; Thanks to sponsoring advertisers and ticket sales, this is our biggest fundraiser, supporting many, many programs at the library throughout the year. Purchase a book and join us on May 5! Tickets will be available on the day of the tour for $30.

Local Event: Friends of Reading Public Library House Tour

Friends of Reading Public Library House Tour

Sunday May 5, 2024: Our most important and most loved fundraiser returns on May 5. Purchase a $25 tour booklet at the library or Whitelam...

Reading Public Library

The Reading Coalition for Prevention &amp; Support will host a mental health literacy class in May. Sign up for our Mental Health First Aid course for adults from 5-7:30 pm on Tuesdays May 7, 14, 21, and 28 at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Readingpl.org?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZWTBI3z8ngT-REkgPpUuUc-n-2rIrvQ046-_ONKQHILA6x4utIf769aG8r3dbI6-eNVeXEX8lb39yBCr8t-Sjzhmk3ElYXEo5L8p9kkrvh_hKlzhH_rqjTniuwsUxd8rh5WVGqf7LAl8ETK6zUORESH&amp;__tn__=-%5dK-R" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Reading Public Library</a> at <a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/zj4c5a3?fbclid=IwAR0sfQ9vEk7C64gRP71XK2aSY7bA9EA3n1XqTnpiSJl1NUif89IhCENLHsg_aem_ATlYRiErCa45ljtBwKahBWLSIAAp2UolG2pciMEUeuFpac4R6HcFPAnMPPHU8mBDZXkzthZ3KQBdOLRp5-bcUaVW" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/zj4c5a3</a>
The course is designed for adults that want to learn basic mental health first aid skills to support other adults. The course will be taught by Taunya L. Jarzyniecki, Public Safety Clinician. 
The course will teach participants an ‘easy to remember’ action plan including: how to assess a situation, listen nonjudgmentally, give reassurance and information, and to encourage appropriate professional help, self-help and other support strategies.

Local Event: Mental Health First Aid Course for Adults

Mental Health First Aid Course for Adults

Tuesday May 7, 2024: The Reading Coalition for Prevention &amp; Support will host a mental health literacy class in May. Sign up for our...

Join us for an elegant and fun evening. This is an adult only function.&nbsp;There will be student and adult&nbsp;created artwork for sale, a silent auction, live music, light snacks and desserts.&nbsp;
50% of the proceeds will be given to TMF (The Movement Family), a non-profit organization in Lawrence, MA. This volunteer group helps to support and aid the homeless on the North Shore.
All purchases, winnings, and/or in-kind donations can be paid for by cash or check.
We are very excited to be hosting this event!&nbsp;

Please reach out to Stephanie Wilkins @ 7815587592 with questions.

Local Event: Odyssey Day School Art Show Fundraiser and Silent Auction

Odyssey Day School Art Show Fundraiser and...

Thursday May 9, 2024: Join us for an elegant and fun evening. This is an adult only function.&nbsp;There will be student and...

Odyssey Day School Art Show Fundraiser and Silent Auction

Parker Middle School

Colonial Chorus Players of Reading&nbsp;proudly presents . . . 

SISTER ACT Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Glenn Slater Book by Cheri Steinkellner and Bill Steinkellner Additional Book Material by Douglas Carter Beane Based on the Touchstone Pictures Motion Picture “Sister Act” written by Joseph Howard 






Directed by Jason Hair-Wynn Musical Direction by Kellie Tropeano Choreography by Jill Tokac Stage Management by Ally Lewis Produced by Jennifer Estabrooks 





PERFORMANCES • Thursday, May 9, 2024 @ 7 PM • Friday, May 10, 2024 @ 7 PM • Saturday, May 11, 2024 @ 7 PM • Sunday, May 12, 2024 @ 2 PM 





LOCATION Shepardson Hall at Parker Middle School [GPS Address] 50 Temple Street, Reading, MA


Shepardson Hall at Parker Middle School is fully accessible with accessible seating available. 

TICKETS Thursday Discount: • $28/Adults • $25/Seniors &amp; Students Friday–Sunday: • $30/Adults • $27/Seniors &amp; Students All Tickets Reserved Seating 








RUN TIME Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes with a 15-minute intermission 


HOW TO PURCHASE • Online: Ticketstage <a href="https://www.ticketstage.com/T/CCP?fbclid=IwAR2uZ2YKnxPpGxxAUS2e5muQinVhCG6ydxcIrn9QoAv06P987C5XIQaf7mo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ticketstage.com/T/CCP </a>• Email: tickets@ccp1961.org **Please provide name, phone number, date of performance, and number of tickets requested.** • Box Office: Remaining seats sold at the door one hour before showtime. **Cash, check, or Venmo only at the door.** 




TICKET INQUIRIES If you have questions, please email our Box Office at tickets@ccp1961.org and our ticket chair will contact you. 


CCP BOX OFFICE POLICY • All ticket sales final. • A small, non-refundable handling fee will be charged for each ticket ordered online. • Refunds issued only in the event a performance is canceled by Colonial Chorus Players. 




SISTER ACT is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. <a href="https://www.mtishows.com/?fbclid=IwAR0EljT4C4En9mTP5dTsUJCKO8a-xhYYCr29LPIMLDBZybU4sWITEhnCtbs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mtishows.com</a>

Local Event: SISTER ACT at Colonial Chorus Players of Reading

SISTER ACT at Colonial Chorus Players of Reading

Thursday May 9, 2024: Colonial Chorus Players of Reading&nbsp;proudly presents . . .

SISTER ACTMusic by Alan MenkenLyrics by Glenn...

Colonial Chorus Players of Reading proudly presents . . . 
SISTER ACT Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Glenn Slater Book by Cheri Steinkellner and Bill Steinkellner Additional Book Material by Douglas Carter Beane Based on the Touchstone Pictures Motion Picture “Sister Act” written by Joseph Howard 
Directed by Jason Hair-Wynn Musical Direction by Kellie Tropeano Choreography by Jill Tokac Stage Management by Ally Lewis Produced by Jennifer Estabrooks 
PERFORMANCES • Thursday, May 9, 2024 @ 7 PM • Friday, May 10, 2024 @ 7 PM • Saturday, May 11, 2024 @ 7 PM • Sunday, May 12, 2024 @ 2 PM 
LOCATION Shepardson Hall at Parker Middle School [GPS Address] 50 Temple Street, Reading, MA
Shepardson Hall at Parker Middle School is fully accessible with accessible seating available. 
TICKETS Thursday Discount: • $28/Adults • $25/Seniors &amp; Students Friday–Sunday: • $30/Adults • $27/Seniors &amp; Students All Tickets Reserved Seating 
RUN TIME Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes with a 15-minute intermission 
HOW TO PURCHASE • Online: Ticketstage <a href="https://www.ticketstage.com/T/CCP?fbclid=IwAR2uZ2YKnxPpGxxAUS2e5muQinVhCG6ydxcIrn9QoAv06P987C5XIQaf7mo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ticketstage.com/T/CCP </a>• Email: tickets@ccp1961.org **Please provide name, phone number, date of performance, and number of tickets requested.** • Box Office: Remaining seats sold at the door one hour before showtime. **Cash, check, or Venmo only at the door.** 
TICKET INQUIRIES If you have questions, please email our Box Office at tickets@ccp1961.org and our ticket chair will contact you. 
CCP BOX OFFICE POLICY • All ticket sales final. • A small, non-refundable handling fee will be charged for each ticket ordered online. • Refunds issued only in the event a performance is canceled by Colonial Chorus Players. 
SISTER ACT is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. <a href="https://www.mtishows.com/?fbclid=IwAR0EljT4C4En9mTP5dTsUJCKO8a-xhYYCr29LPIMLDBZybU4sWITEhnCtbs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mtishows.com</a>

Friday May 10, 2024: Colonial Chorus Players of Reading proudly presents . . .
SISTER ACTMusic by Alan MenkenLyrics by Glenn SlaterBook by...

Saturday May 11, 2024: Colonial Chorus Players of Reading proudly presents . . .
SISTER ACTMusic by Alan MenkenLyrics by Glenn SlaterBook by...

Sunday May 12, 2024: Colonial Chorus Players of Reading proudly presents . . .
SISTER ACTMusic by Alan MenkenLyrics by Glenn SlaterBook by...

117 Swanton Street, Winchester, MA 

The Massachusetts Orchid Society is pleased to welcome Beth Davis from Waldor Orchids in Linwood, NJ as our guest speaker on Tuesday, May 14th at 7:00pm. 
Waldor Orchids (<a href="https://waldor.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Waldor.com</a>) is a long time Orchid vendor specializing in Cattleya species and hybrids. Beth's topic will be "Orchids are different but not difficult". She will share her wealth of knowledge about growing Orchids in the Northeast. She will also bring orchids that will be available for sale the night of the meeting. 
In addition to the speaker the club will host an extensive show table where members showcase their blooming orchids. Meetings are open to members and non members. This is a Free Event. 
Meeting Location: 
Sons of Italy, 117 Swanton Street, Winchester, MA
Meeting time 7:00pm to 9:30pm. 
For more information can be found at <a href="https://www.massorchid.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.massorchid.org</a>
<h3>The Massachusetts Orchid Society is a non-profit educational community of diverse, volunteer members that come together to socialize, learn and share their interests in orchids.</h3>

Local Event: Orchids are different but not difficult

Orchids are different but not difficult

Tuesday May 14, 2024: The Massachusetts Orchid Society is pleased to welcome Beth Davis from Waldor Orchids in Linwood, NJ as our guest...

Town Common

The Reading Garden Club will hold its annual Plant Sale on the Reading Town Common on Saturday, May 18th, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.The event will be held rain or shine. Come and choose from a great variety of annuals and&nbsp;vegetables supplied by Mahoneys Garden Center&nbsp;of Winchester. There will also be an area devoted to member's own perennials.

Local Event: Reading Garden Club Plant Sale

Reading Garden Club Plant Sale

Saturday May 18, 2024: The Reading Garden Club will hold its annual Plant Sale on the Reading Town Common on Saturday, May 18th, 2024 from...

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