Name: July 4 Fireworks Over Lake Quannapowitt
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"End the day in Wakefield with a lakeside fireworks show over Lake Quannapowitt, framed by open water, commons, and classic Independence Day small-town atmosphere," <a href="https://www.lake.com/events/fireworks-over-lake-quannapowitt/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">says Lake.com</a>.Photo: Shutterstock

Local Event: July 4 Fireworks Over Lake Quannapowitt

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"End the day in Wakefield with a lakeside fireworks show over Lake Quannapowitt, framed by open water, commons, and classic...

Wakefield Independence Day Parade

Be a vital part of the biggest and best July 4th Parade in Massachusetts by volunteering as a sign holder to highlight the generous event sponsors. This opportunity is open to youth ages 8 and up (parents invited) from Wakefield and surrounding towns, offering a chance to see the parade acts up close in the staging area. Please sign up on the homepage of the parade website to participate. www.julyparade.orgLimited positions (about 100) - don't wait to sign up. Details are on the form.Thank you!

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This July to commemorate the nation’s 250th, Colonial Chorus Players is honored to present My Dearest Friend, a new play about John and Abigail Adams by Peter Manos.
Both a history lesson and a love story, My Dearest Friend is about the founding of the nation revealed through the rich, witty, and passionate correspondence between the second U.S. President and the First Lady.
Directed by Laura J. Bilodeau, My Dearest Friend is a Time Travel Theatrical production that is being performed at multiple venues throughout New England. Two pairs of actors—Reading native Peter Cavicchio &amp; Carla Perrotta and James Hunt &amp; Katie Broach—bring the couple to life on stage.
Performances are one weekend only at the Old Hose House Theater, 1249 Main Street, Reading. Peter and Carla are featured Friday, July 10, at 7:30 PM and Saturday, July 11, at 2:30 PM. James and Katie perform Saturday, July 11, at 7:30 PM and Sunday, July 12, at 2:30 PM.
Tickets are complimentary but reservations are suggested. Reserve up to four tickets in advance at<a href="https://www.ticketstage.com/CCP/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExTTRMVTRCdVJsWlhCWUJmRHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4AwKb689-Eq8YQBjeLa60GH9sGPflkUVnjC39u-h2wvpoeDVcu-Twc5VdTmg_aem_lvrEBvi8X4jGIckcWaw9CA" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> www.ticketstage.com</a> or get them at the theater thirty minutes before showtime.&nbsp;

Local Event: My Dearest Friend at Colonial Chorus Players

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My Dearest Friend at Colonial Chorus Players

This July to commemorate the nation’s 250th, Colonial Chorus Players is honored to present My Dearest Friend, a new play about...

This July to commemorate the nation’s 250th, Colonial Chorus Players is honored to present My Dearest Friend, a new play about John and Abigail Adams by Peter Manos.

Both a history lesson and a love story, My Dearest Friend is about the founding of the nation revealed through the rich, witty, and passionate correspondence between the couple.

Directed by Laura J. Bilodeau, My Dearest Friend is a Time Travel Theatrical production that is being performed at multiple venues throughout New England. Two pairs of actors—Reading native Peter Cavicchio &amp; Carla Perrotta and James Hunt &amp; Katie Broach—bring the second U.S. President and the First Lady to life on stage.

Performances are one weekend only at the Old Hose House Theater, 1249 Main Street, Reading. Peter and Carla are featured Friday, July 10, at 7:30 PM and Saturday, July 11, at 2:30 PM. James and Katie perform Saturday, July 11, at 7:30 PM and Sunday, July 12, at 2:30 PM.

Tickets are complimentary but reservations are suggested. Reserve up to four tickets in advance at<a href="https://www.ticketstage.com/CCP/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExTTRMVTRCdVJsWlhCWUJmRHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4AwKb689-Eq8YQBjeLa60GH9sGPflkUVnjC39u-h2wvpoeDVcu-Twc5VdTmg_aem_lvrEBvi8X4jGIckcWaw9CA" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> www.ticketstage.com</a> or get them at the theater thirty minutes before showtime.&nbsp;

Memorial Park

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 16, 2026 at 6:30 PM. This event will also feature entertainment by a professional DJ, pizza for all participants, raffles, and more fun features.&nbsp; 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 Fund and other local sight-related charities.&nbsp; We look forward to your participation.
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Local Event: Reading Lions Club & Friends of Reading Recreation 41st Annual Journey For Sight 5K Road Race

Reading Lions Club & Friends of Reading...

The Reading Lions Club and The Friends of Reading Recreation are teaming up again for this year's 5K Road Race and One Mile...

Reading Lions Club & Friends of Reading Recreation 41st Annual Journey For Sight 5K Road Race

Reading Town Hall

At this fun event, the Reading Fire Department will make a massive mistake and move to terminate an employee. Why, you may ask?Because the employee in question had a series of transient ischemic attacks while on duty! The town will thereby show themselves to be moronic. We invite one and all to attend and witness them embarrass themselves.Sure to be the event of the century!

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Providing a full continuum of care at our four beautiful properties in Somerville including Senior Living and Rest Home level of care as well as Homecare. All of our Residences offer private, spacious rooms and apartments in immaculately maintained, fully handicapped-accessible facilities . When people view our beautiful Highland Avenue Rest Home situated on 4 acres of landscaped property, as well as our Lowell Street residence located next to the Community Pathway and our independent housing at Alewife Brook Parkway along the Mystic River, they consistently say that we’re a hidden gem in the heart of Greater Boston bordering Cambridge, Arlington, Lexington, Winchester, Belmont, Medford, Waltham, Woburn and Somerville. “The Visiting Nurses have been bringing care into people’s homes for over a hundred years… now we provide a home as well.” – Linda S Cornell RN, President / CEO If you or someone you know needs a helping hand, come see what life is like at Visiting Nurses Senior Living Communities, we know you’ll be delighted. If you or someone you know needs help at home — call us …we are here to help!

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Burbank YMCA

Summer programs for swim, sports and camp are open! Register at http://community.ymcaboston.org/ At the YMCA our mission is to develop a healthy spirit, mind and body for all members of our community regardless of their age, background, or economic status. We welcome everyone to participate in services and programs we have to offer including health and fitness, swimming &amp; swim lessons, sports and recreation, family and community activities, and much more. Services Include - Fitness center including cardio, free weights, and strength equipment - Over 70 Group and Aqua Exercise classes included with your membership - Child Watch: We'll watch your kids so you can enjoy your own activities - Swimming lessons for all ages - Instructional and league-based sports programs. NEW! NHL Street Hockey League - Personal Training sessions with expert trainers - Open gym for sports &amp; recreation, including pickleball times! - Monthly family events for swim, arts, family time, and more - Monthly events and classes for seniors Come and experience a friendly, welcoming and supportive environment that helps you achieve your goals, decompress, and find a sense of belonging.

Summer programs for swim, sports and camp are open! Register at http://community.ymcaboston.org/ At the YMCA our mission is to develop a healthy...

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Austin Preparatory School, located in Reading, Massachusetts, is an independent Catholic prep school rooted in the Augustinian tradition. Serving students in grades 6 through 12, Austin Prep has cultivated a close-knit learning community since its founding in 1961. Guided by its mission to inspire hearts to unite, minds to inquire, and hands to serve, the school challenges students through a rigorous college preparatory program that includes honors and Advanced Placement courses, personalized instruction, and intentionally small classes. An Austin Prep education is preparation for the journey of life. Beyond academics, the school’s unwritten curriculum – the lived expression of veritas, unitas, and caritas (truth, unity, and love) – forms the heart of its mission. “At Austin Prep, we are on a journey that is life-changing and important,” says Head of School James Hickey, Ph.D. “Our patron, St. Augustine, embarked on a journey for the truth. At our core is an institution on the same journey, committed to exemplary teaching and learning.” Serving grades 6–12 under one roof allows this leading prep school to guide students through every stage of development—academic, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual. Community stands at the center of this experience, nurturing belonging and inspiring students to lead lives of purpose. Austin Prep athletics teams, competing in the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC), are recognized among the best north of Boston, reflecting the same drive and integrity found in the classroom. Nearly every graduate continues on to a four-year college, prepared not only for success in higher education but for a meaningful life shaped by faith, friendship, and service.

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Partners in Rehabilitation, PT (PIR) is a clinician owned outpatient physical therapy clinic founded in 1996 with 4 locations - Wilmington, Saugus, Georgetown, and Methuen. For the past 29 years, we have been dedicated to serving the families of our North Shore communities and participating in community outreach events. At PIR we care about you as an individual. We strive to improve your quality of life and meet your individual needs. We use a close team approach to establish a program that addresses your needs and allows you to return to your desired activities. Here you will receive motivation, ongoing support and superb clinical expertise from the best team of Physical Therapists. Our PIR Physical Therapists specialize in the treatment of all orthopedic disorders, including pre-operative and post-operative care. In addition, all of our therapists are also specially trained in the New England Baptist Spine Rehabilitation Program “Back Boot Camp” which is an internationally recognized approach to back pain. At Partners in Rehab, making you HEAL BETTER MOVE BETTER FEEL BETTER is our #1 priority!

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K-12 summer soccer camps in Wayland, Wilmington, Tewksbury, and Belmont MA. Features: Sportsmanship: Our camp culture prizes sportsmanship, highlighted by our daily sportsperson awards and weekly CSS Cup. Skill Development: Ball control, possession, finishing, team tactical training, and multi-themed camps. Campers receive evaluations weekly, and parents receive daily photos and updates of training. Home Grown: We are run by established, credentialed local teachers and coaches. Many CSS campers are accepted into our CIT program and become coaches. Affordable: $315 per week (Elite Camp $350); 3-week player development pass: $270/week 5- to 8-week player development pass ~$200 per week, Multi-Sport camp: $285/week; $2,000 for 10-week summer pass CSS Camper Gear: All campers receive a custom-designed ball and a dri-fit shirt.

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DiNapoli Painting has delivered premium interior and exterior painting services since 1993. Owner-operated, we bring precision, professionalism, and meticulous prep work to every home and business project. From historic home exteriors and interior rooms to kitchen cabinets and commercial spaces, our experienced crew provides detailed workmanship, free color consultations, and reliable service you can trust. Our team ensures a beautiful, long-lasting finish. Free estimates available — call today! 781-953-9680

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