Reading Memorial High School

The Reading Memorial High School Robotics Team, The Robockets, has created a beginner robotics activity for 7th and 8th graders. It will be held at the high school on May 20th and 23rd from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Students will modify a robot to complete a series of game objectives. Interested students can sign up here, <a href="https://forms.gle/hZrrRMCsiQcH2K2P9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/hZrrRMCsiQcH2K2P9</a>.
Questions can be sent to <a href="mailto:robockets.4761@gmail.com">robockets.4761@gmail.com</a>.

Local Event: Robotics team event for 7th and 8th graders

Reading

Massachusetts

Robotics team event for 7th and 8th graders

Monday May 20, 2024: The Reading Memorial High School Robotics Team, The Robockets, has created a beginner robotics activity for 7th and...

Woburn Public Library

Join the <a href="https://socialcapitalinc.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Social Capital Inc</a>., the <a href="https://nfsj.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Network for Social Justice</a> and <a href="https://www.jointfamily.us/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joint Family</a>&nbsp;for an interactive gathering on May 22nd at the <a href="https://www.google.com/maps?rlz=1C5GCEA_enUS1025US1026&amp;gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIGCAEQRRg7MgYIAhBFGDsyBggDEEUYPDIGCAQQRRg8MgYIBRBFGDzSAQcyMjFqMGo3qAIAsAIA&amp;um=1&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;fb=1&amp;gl=us&amp;sa=X&amp;geocode=KWFG0ueodeOJMd86jjDKqgav&amp;daddr=45+Pleasant+St,+Woburn,+MA+01801" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Woburn Public Library</a>&nbsp;to explore how
generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) can impact our
future. Through discussions and games, we'll explore this
rapidly evolving technology and its potential to transform
various sectors, including mental health, companionship&nbsp;and why your
voice matters. All ages 13 and above are welcome, but
priority will be given to younger and older adults. Please <a href="https://forms.gle/cJ1hQx2rW8oGSHqN6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sign up </a>to save a spot!

Local Event: You, Me & AI

Woburn

You, Me & AI

Wednesday May 22, 2024: Join the Social Capital Inc., the Network for Social Justice and Joint Family&nbsp;for an interactive gathering on...

American Legion Post 221

Join the 18+ community choir that ONLY sings rock music! No auditions! Twelve-week spring season starts Thursday, May 23, 7pm. Rehearsals held at American Legion Post 221 in Bedford, MA. Feed your spirit. Find your voice. Make new friends. Come try it out risk-free! For more information, including cost, visit our website RockVoices.com

Local Event: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music, for a tribute to Queen!

Bedford

Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY...

Thursday May 23, 2024: Join the 18+ community choir that ONLY sings rock music! No auditions! Twelve-week spring season starts Thursday, May...

Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music, for a tribute to Queen!

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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 May 23, 2024: Learn the basics of MA Estate Planning in just 5 days.
A free, 5-day email course to demystify estate planning. It’s...

Quannapowitt Players

Quannapowitt Players Presents Douglas Post's "Murder in Green Meadows” May 24-June 9!

Thomas Devereaux, a successful architect and local contractor, and his beautiful wife, Joan, have just moved into their dream house in the quiet suburban town of Green Meadows when they are visited by their new neighbors, Carolyn and Jeff Symons, and a friendship develops quickly between the two couples. But underneath the cool, middle-American exterior, something is truly rotten.

Directed by Gordon Ellis and assistant director John Day, and featuring Andrew Winson, Ashley Risteen, Craig Ciampa and Kris Reynolds, “Murder in Green Meadows” will open on Friday May 24 and run through June 9. 

Single tickets are $25, $23 for Seniors/Students, and can be purchased online at <a target="_blank" href="https://www.qptheater.com/box-office/" rel="nofollow">www.qptheater.com/box-office/</a>. Or for reservations call the QP Box Office at (781) 942-2212. Only checks and cash are accepted at performances.

Friday and Saturday performances are at 8PM. Sunday performances are at 2PM.

Local Event: Murder in Green Meadows

Murder in Green Meadows

Friday May 24, 2024: Quannapowitt Players Presents Douglas Post's "Murder in Green Meadows” May 24-June 9!

Thomas Devereaux, a successful...

First Congregational Church

Don't miss out- sign up slots are filling up fast! Open Mic Night is Saturday, May 25th. 
This event is FREE and open to the public; musicians, singers, poets, and audience members of all ages are welcome.&nbsp;
 
Open Mic Night will be held at The First Congregational Church, located at 25 Woburn Street in Reading, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. 
Performers, be sure to fill out our online form to sign up in advance: <a href="https://bit.ly/RsogOpenMicNight" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">bit.ly/RsogOpenMicNight</a> 
Spectators do not need to sign up. 
Hosted by the Reading School of Guitar in partnership with The First Congregational Church and Creative Arts.

Local Event: May Open Mic Night

May Open Mic Night

Saturday May 25, 2024: Don't miss out- sign up slots are filling up fast! Open Mic Night is Saturday, May 25th.
This event is FREE and open...

We're cleaning out all our departments at Colonial Chorus Players and having one big Yard Sale to kick off the summer! Rain or shine—we'll be inside our air-conditioned theater. All are welcome!
DATE &amp; TIME: Saturday, June 1, 9 AM–1 PM
LOCATION: Colonial Chorus Players The Old Hose House 1249 Main Street, Reading, MA
PARKING: In our parking lot behind our building
ITEMS FOR SALE:
Clothing • gowns, cocktail dresses, short dresses • shirts, pants
Fabric • cotton • upholstery • apparel making
Accessories&nbsp;
Housewares • glassware • dishes • mugs • baskets
Tools/Hardware • antique shovels • door knobs • nails
Home Improvement • air conditioner • industrial fan • floor tiles

Local Event: Yard Sale at Theater Company in Reading

Yard Sale at Theater Company in Reading

Saturday June 1, 2024: We're cleaning out all our departments at Colonial Chorus Players and having one big Yard Sale to kick off the...

Whitelam Books

Come to <a href="https://www.whitelambooks.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Whitelam Books</a> on Saturday, June 1st for a book signing with author Eric Jay Dolin! We'll have his newest title, Left for Dead: Shipwreck, Treachery, and Survival at the Edge of the World along with other titles like Rebels At Sea: Privateering in the American Revolution, Black Flags, Blue Waters: The Epic History of America's Most Notorious Pirates and A Furious Sky: The Five-Hundred-Year History of America's Hurricanes.

Local Event: Book Signing with author Eric Jay Dolin

Book Signing with author Eric Jay Dolin

Saturday June 1, 2024: Come to Whitelam Books on Saturday, June 1st for a book signing with author Eric Jay Dolin! We'll have his newest...

Tewksbury Senior Center, 175 Chandler St., Tewksbury, MA 01876

Tewksbury Piecemakers Quilt Guild presents&nbsp;"Quilts After Covid"&nbsp;
Saturday, June 1, 2024 – 10 AM to 5 PM
Sunday, June 2, 2024 – 10 AM to 4 PM
Admission $8.00 Children under 12 are free
Quilts, Raffles, Raffle Quilt, Members’ Boutique Table Ongoing Demonstrations, Yard Sale Display of Charity Projects

Local Event: Tewksbury Piecemakers Quilt Guild presents "Quilts After Covid"

Tewksbury

Tewksbury Piecemakers Quilt Guild presents...

Saturday June 1, 2024: Tewksbury Piecemakers Quilt Guild presents&nbsp;"Quilts After Covid"&nbsp;
Saturday, June 1, 2024 – 10 AM to 5...

Tewksbury Piecemakers Quilt Guild presents "Quilts After Covid"

Memorial Park, 53 Harrison St. Reading, MA 01867

The Reading Lions Club and The Friends of Reading Recreation are teaming up again for this year's 5K Road Race and One Mile Walk, Thursday July 18, 2024 at 6:30 PM. This event will also feature entertainment by a professional DJ, pizza for all participants, and more fun features. Awards for Top Finishers in various age groups, as well as t-shirts for the 1st 250 Entrants. 
Proceeds go to the Mass Lions Eye Research and other local sight-related charities. We look forward to your participation. 
Running For Good!

Local Event: Reading Lions Club & Friends of Reading Recreation 2024 Journey For Sight 5K Road Race/One Mile Walk

Reading Lions Club & Friends of Reading...

Thursday July 18, 2024: The Reading Lions Club and The Friends of Reading Recreation are teaming up again for this year's 5K Road Race and...

Reading Lions Club & Friends of Reading Recreation 2024 Journey For Sight 5K Road Race/One Mile Walk

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Melrose

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Event on Wednesday May 22, 2024 at 6:00pm

<a href="https://schooloffashiondesign.asapconnected.com/#CourseGroupID=61946" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SUMMER WORKSHOPS IN FASHION AND TEXTILE ARTS</a>
Join us this summer for these creative fashion and textiles workshops! &nbsp;SFD welcomes you to&nbsp;explore our hands-on creative workshops in a variety of art and fine craft skills, as well as professional development workshops for fashion industry professionals.
Leather flowers Shibori Dying Tatted Lace Weaving Upcycling more!
Classes start June 10. Most are in the evening. Multi-day as well as one day workshops.
31 St. James Ave, Boston MA <a href="https://www.schooloffashiondesign.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.schooloffashiondesign.org</a> <a href="mailto:fashion@sfdboston.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">fashion@sfdboston.org</a>

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Monday, May 20

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Robotics team event for 7th and 8th graders

Wednesday, May 22

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You, Me & AI

Thursday, May 23

Featured Event

Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music, for a tribute to Queen!

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MA Wills and Trusts: Free 5-Day Email Course

Friday, May 24

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Murder in Green Meadows

Saturday, May 25

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May Open Mic Night

Saturday, June 1

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Yard Sale at Theater Company in Reading

Local Event

Book Signing with author Eric Jay Dolin

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Tewksbury Piecemakers Quilt Guild presents "Quilts After Covid"

Thursday, July 18

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Reading Lions Club & Friends of Reading Recreation 2024 Journey For Sight 5K Road Race/One Mile Walk

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You, Me & AI

Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music, for a tribute to Queen!

Summer workshops at School of Fashion Design