🌱 Patch AM: North Reading crafters: Want free monthly workshops and discounted supplies nearby?

Hello North Reading! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• North Reading crafters: Want free monthly workshops and discounted supplies nearby?

Also on today's calendar: Brotherhood Breakfast Series: Whitey and Whitefish and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Clouds breaking for some sun, with a high of 68 and low of 53 degrees.
• Tuesday: Variable clouds with a shower, temps: high: 63, low: 56.
• Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 71 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wakefield Arts & Crafts Society Welcomes Guests for October Meeting (thereadingpost.com) — North Reading crafters are invited to join the Wakefield Arts & Crafts Society, which meets monthly at the Wakefield-Lynnfield United Methodist Church and draws many members from your town. Guests can attend free workshops, enjoy discounted supplies, and take part in charity projects, field trips, and seasonal celebrations. The next meeting is scheduled for November 3 at 10 a.m.
   

📸 Around North Reading

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🗓 Upcoming Events in North Reading

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday October 18
• Brotherhood Breakfast Series: Whitey and Whitefish →
  Temple Emanuel, 7 Haggetts Pond Rd, Andover
  9:15 am
• Austin Prep: Fall Open House →
  Austin Preparatory School, 101 Willow St, Reading
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday October 13
• Baby Storytime →
  Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park Street, North Reading
  10:15 am
• Mah Jongg →
  Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park Street, North Reading
  10:15 am
• Dungeons & Dragons →
  Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park Street, North Reading
  3:30 pm
• North Andover Girls JV Volleyball @ North Reading →
  North Reading High School, 189 Park St, North Reading
  4:00 pm
• Tuesday Evening Stitching Hour →
  Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park Street, North Reading
  6:00 pm
• Romantasy Book Club (Adults 18+) →
  Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park Street, North Reading
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• North Reading High School Hall of Fame - Class of 2026 Induction Ceremony →
  Four Points by Sheraton Wakefield, Audubon Road, Wakefield, MA
  5:30 pm
Friday October 23
• Halloween Dance Party →
  North Reading School of Ballet, 52 Main St, North Reading
  9:00 am
Saturday October 24
• Sotte Voce →
  West Parish Church, 129 Reservation Rd, Andover
  4:00 pm
• Fall Castleberry Fair →
  Shriners Auditorium, 99 Fordham Rd, Wilmington
  10:00 pm

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• Burbank YMCA — (781) 944-9622
• J & J Homecare LLC — (978) 569-8050
• VNA Senior Living — (617) 776-9800
• Austin Preparatory School — (781) 944-4900
• Partners In Rehabilitation LLC — (978) 447-1012

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🗞 Nearby News

Reading

• 🩺 Board of Health 10-8-26 AI Recap (readingrecap.com)
• 🪙 Finance Committee (Fincom) 10-7-26 AI Recap (readingrecap.com)
• 🏗️ Permanent Building Committee 10-7-26 AI Recap (readingrecap.com)

Wilmington

• Many Trunk or Treat events in Wilmington this month (homenewshere.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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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