Friday, May 17, 2013
Bean bag toss tournament, craft fair and more on tap this weekend.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are some ideas: BEAN BAG/CORN HOLE TOURNAMENT Where/when: 5 Pine Ridge Cir, Reading, Saturday at 3 p.m. Why go: The Corn hole/Bean Bag Toss Tournament costs $25 per person and will benefit the new playground at Sturges Park. The event will feature a bouncy house, music and popcorn. CRAFTS IN THE PARK Where/when: Ipswich River Park, Saturday at 10 a.m. Why go: Attend the craft fair with over 70 vendors, entertainment and food sponsored by the North Reading Land Utilization Committee and Parks & Recreation. WOODLAND FAIRY TEA Where/when: Flint Memorial Library, Saturday at 3 p.m. Why go: Stop by the library for a woodland fairy themed tea featuring dress up (gnome hats and fairy wings), face…
Friday, May 3, 2013
A yard sale, play and more is on tap this weekend.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are some ideas: COOLIDGE SCHOOL SCIENCE OLYMPIAD MULT-FAMILY YARD SALE Where/when: 89 Birch Meadow Dr, Reading, Saturday at 8 a.m. Why go: Shop and support the students who want to attend the Science Olympiad National Tournament. LEARN WOMEN'S HISTORY THROUGHT QUILTS Where/when: Edith A. O'Leary Senior Center, Friday at 7 p.m. Why go: The North Reading Historical and Antiquarian Society will present the Quilt Documentation Project. The program will allow residents to be one of the first to learn of women’s history in Massachusetts through quilts. JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH Where/when: Reading Memorial High School, Sunday at 2 p.m. Why go: RMHS students will perform James and the Giant Peach…
Friday, April 19, 2013
A Vigil for Boston and pie in the face event are on tap this weekend.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are some ideas: PRAY FOR BOSTON Where/when: Trinity Evangelical Church, Friday at 7 p.m. Why go: Join the prayer vigil for the recent tragedy at the Boston Marathon. PIE TIME Where/when: Flint Memorial Library, Friday at 4 p.m. Why go: Stop by for refreshments, giveaways and to see Editor Ashley Troutman take a pie in the face for fans and to provide some smiles and laughter after a tough week. WORK OUT FOR MARATHON VICTIMS Where/when: Reading Athletic Club, Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Why go: Help raise money for the men, women and children harmed at the Boston Marathon by pledging your support and working out. Drop in classes cost $10 and all of the proceeds go back to the Marc, JP & Paul …
Friday, April 5, 2013
A sock hop, country music night, indoor mini golf event and more on tap this weekend.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are some ideas: HOLE LOT OF FUN Where/when: Reading Public Library, Saturday at 9 a.m. Why go: Enjoy the indoor mini golf event. Tickets are $5 per person. The day also includes raffle prizes, a silent auction and maybe a few surprises! COMICALLY SPEAKING SALE Where/when: Comically Speaking, All weekend Why go: Stop by for 50 percent off everything. COUNTRY MUSIC NIGHT Where/when: Hillview Country Club, Friday at 7 p.m. Why go: Stop by to listen to live music by the Herland Brothers and support the Fourth of July Committee. PORK ROAST DINNER AND SOCK HOP Where/when: Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Saturday at 6 p.m. Why go: Enjoy dinner, a full ice cream sundae bar and a sock hop. …
Friday, March 22, 2013
Wine and food social, sale at the Hitching Post and more to do this weekend.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are some ideas: 13th ANNUAL WINE AND FOOD SOCIAL Where/when: Hillview Country Club, Friday at 7 p.m. Why go: Enjoy a town social with food tastings from 17 local restaurants, wine tastings, silent auction, 50/50 raffle, a DJ and more. Tickets are $40 and available online at www.northreadingma.gov/recreation, at Ryers or by calling 978-664-6016. RENOVATION SALE Where/when: Hitching Post, Saturday Why go: Get 50 percent off everything. COOKBOOK SIGNING, TASTING AND MUSIC Where/when: Natural Food Exchange, Saturday at 11 a.m. Why go: Stop by to try some new recipes, listen to music and have your No Fret Cooking cookbook signed. EASTER BUNNY BREAKFAST Where/when: North Reading Masonic Lodge, …
Friday, March 15, 2013
Super 8 tournament, free car wash, St. Patty's Day celebrations and more to do this weekend.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are some ideas: SUPER 8 TOURNAMENT Where/when: TD Garden, Boston, Sunday at 6 p.m. Why go: Cheer on players from both Reading and North Reading that attend Austin Prep while they play Malden Catholic for the state championship title in the Super 8 tournament. CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK'S DAY Where/when: Grumpy Doyle's, Horseshoe Grille and more, Sunday Why go: Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with corned beef and cabbage, green beer and lot's of fun. BUY LOCAL Where/when: Ryers, The Hitching Post and more, this weekend Why go: The Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce is hosting “Buy Local” weekend. When you shop any of the participating stores, your name will be entered into a raffle to win a …
Friday, March 8, 2013
Live music, plays and more to do this weekend.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are some ideas: MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Where/when: Reading Memorial High School, Friday at 7:30 p.m. Why go: Enjoy a live performance of Midsummer Night's Dream by the RMHS drama club. FATHER/DAUGHTER DANCE Where/when: Walter S. Parker Middle School, Friday at 6 p.m. Why go: Fathers can bond with their daughters at the Father/Daughter dance. Tickets are $5. SCOTLAND ROAD Where/when: Quannapowitt Players, Friday at 8 p.m. Why go: Watch the Quannapowitt Players perform Scotland Road. THE IVY LEAF Where/when: Reading Public Library, Sunday at 3 p.m. Why go: Enjoy live music by traditional Irish band The Ivy Leaf. COUNTRY MUSIC NIGHT (This event has been cancelled due to the weather) Where/…
Friday, March 1, 2013
Dad's and donuts, yoga and more to do this weekend.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are some ideas: A CAPELLA CONCERT Where/when: Reading Memorial High School, Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Why go: Enjoy a concert performed by RMHS choirs, Fermata Nowhere and Crescendudes as well as Harvard A Capella Groups: The Harvard Din&Tonics and The RadcliffePitches. Tickets are $15. SCOTLAND ROAD Where/when: Quannapowitt Players, Friday at 8 p.m. Why go: The Quannapowitt Players will perform Scotland Road. ALADDIN Where/when: Walter S. Parker Middle School, Friday 6:30 p.m. Why go: Middle school students will perform Aladdin. FUNDRAISING PARTY FOR HOYT FOUNDATION Where/when: Grumpy Doyle's, Sunday at 2 p.m. Why go: The family friendly fundraising party will feature live Irish music, …
Friday, February 1, 2013
Dad's and Donuts, 9 to 5 play and more to do this weekend.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are some ideas: NRHS MASQUERS PERFORM 9 TO 5 Where/when: North Reading High School, Friday at 7:30 p.m. Why go: Enjoy watching the 9 to 5 play. AINE'S BOUTIQUE INDOOR SIDEWALK SALE Where/when: Aine's Boutique, Friday and Saturday Why go: Shop at Aine's, winter merchandise is 75 percent off. DADS AND DONUTS Where/when: Flint Memorial Library, Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Why go: Stop by the library for stories and treats. HISTORY OF MASONIC LODGE Where/when: Edith A. O'Leary Senior Center, Friday at 7 p.m. Why go: Learn about the Masonic Lodge at this program sponsored by the North Reading Historical and Antiquarian Society. FAMILY ICE SKATING Where/when: Burbank Ice Arena, Sunday at 6 p.m. …
Friday, January 25, 2013
Wine and beer tasting fundraiser, family ice skating and more to do this weekend.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are some ideas: WINE AND BEER TASTING FUNDRAISER Where/when: The Wine Bunker, Saturday at 6 p.m. Why go: Join Creative Arts for a Wine and Beer Tasting Fundraiser with Food Pairings. Taste more than 15 quality wines are from North America, South America, Spain, Portugal and France, plus have access to 32 flavors of all types in the wine machines. There will also be a beer tasting, chocolate fountain, raffles, silent auction, and more. Tickets are $20 each or two for $35 when purchased in advance online or through the Creative Arts office. FAMILY ICE SKATING Where/when: Burbank Ice Arena, Sunday at 6 p.m. Why go: Have fun skating at the Burbank Arena. The cost is $5 for adults and $4 for …
Barry
11:41 am on Friday, May 3, 2013
This is the NORTH READING Patch. Why is there a picture of Reading's high school? And why are 4 of the 5 "things to do" in Reading? If there's nothing to do in North Reading (which I doubt), then just omit this post. more ›