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🌱 Patch AM: Want to craft with neighbors at October’s Free Guest Day?
And check out Oak and Iron Presents; OAKtoberfest 2026 on the North Reading Patch calendar
What's up North Reading! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Want to craft with neighbors at October's Free Guest Day?
Also on today's calendar: Oak and Iron Presents; OAKtoberfest 2026 and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Turning sunny; low humidity, with a high of 76 and low of 49 degrees.
- Saturday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 59.
- Sunday: Humid with rain, mainly early, with a high of 74 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Wakefield Arts & Crafts Society Begins 2026-2027 Season (thereadingpost.com) — Crafters from North Reading are invited to the Wakefield Arts & Crafts Society's Free Guest Day on October 6, where visitors can try two projects and learn about membership. The group meets monthly on Tuesdays, offers discounted supplies, and includes members from many nearby towns, making it an easy daytime social outlet for creative residents. 
📸 Around North Reading
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🗓 Upcoming Events in North Reading
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★ Featured events ★
- Oak and Iron Presents; OAKtoberfest 2026 →
Oak & Iron Brewing Co., 18 Red Spring Rd, Andover
12:30 pm - Tango! Tango! →
West Parish Church, 129 Reservation Rd, Andover
4:00 pm - Ranting Parents Comedy Tour →
Isaac Harris Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington
8:00 pm - Sudbury PMC Kids Ride (all riders welcome!) →
Ephraim Curtis Middle School, 22 Pratts Mill Rd, Sudbury
10:00 am
Saturday September 12
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
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Other local events
- Drop-in Hours with Veterans' Services
Local History Room Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park Street, Nort
4:30 pm - Romantasy Book Club (Adults 18+)
Activity Room Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park Street, North Rea
7:00 pm - Stretch & Strengthen Class for Dancers →
North Reading School of Ballet, 52 Main St, North Reading
8:15 pm - Mah Jongg
Reading Room Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park Street, North Read
10:15 am - Electronics Recycling Event →
Masonic Lodge Parking Lot, 283 Park St, North Reading
9:00 am - Free Concert - An evening of "Neo Baroque" music with Brandenburg & Beyond →
80 Main St, Topsfield
7:00 pm - Ballet Magnificat! Performs Anchored: The Pilgrim Story →
J. Everett Collins Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Shawsheen Rd, Andover
7:00 pm - Calling All Singers! Andover Choral Society Kicks Off New Season →
Christ Church, 33 Central St, Andover
7:20 pm
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
Saturday September 19
Wednesday September 23
Monday September 28
📣 North Reading Shout Outs!
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🗞 Nearby News
Reading
- Unitarian Universalist Church of Reading Welcomes New Minister Rev. Laurel Gray (thereadingpost.com)
- 🚨 BREAKING Select Board Unanimously Confirms Amendola as Reading's Next Police Chief (readingrecap.com)
Wilmington
- 5 Things To Do In Wilmington On Friday, September 11, 2026 (wilmingtonapple.com)
Andover
- Andover To Offer Discounted Curbside Composting For Residents (patch.com)
Ok North Reading! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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