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🌱 Patch AM: North Reading native remembered with graveside service and local tributes
Happening soon: Free Aura Reading and Evaluation on the North Reading Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- North Reading native remembered with graveside service and local tributes
Also on today's calendar: Free Aura Reading and Evaluation and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 64 and low of 52 degrees.
- Monday: A shower; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 70, low: 42.
- Tuesday: Sunny and cooler, with a high of 61 and low of 39 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Dorothy Eldeen (vnews.com) — A longtime Upper Valley resident, Dorothy R. Eldeen was born in North Reading in 1930 and later built her life in New Hampshire, working two decades in medical records. Family and friends will gather for a graveside service in Springfield, NH on October 10, and memorial gifts may be made to the Upper Valley Humane Society.
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📸 Around North Reading
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🗓 Upcoming Events in North Reading
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★ Featured events ★
- Free Aura Reading and Evaluation →
SoBol North Andover, 544 Turnpike St, North Andover
12:03 pm - Austin Prep: Fall Open House →
Austin Preparatory School, 101 Willow St, Reading
10:00 am
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 18
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Other local events
- Family Resource Network Playgroups →
Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park Street, North Reading
10:30 am - Teen Drop-in Hour with LMHC Laura Miranda →
Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park Street, North Reading
3:00 pm - Drop-in Hours with Veterans' Services →
Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park Street, North Reading
4:30 pm - Come Sing With Andover Choral Society →
Christ Church, 33 Central St, Andover
7:20 pm - Calling All Singers! Andover Choral Society Kicks Off New Season →
Christ Church, 33 Central St, Andover
7:20 pm - Mah Jongg →
Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park Street, North Reading
10:15 am - Baby Storytime →
Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park Street, North Reading
10:15 am - North Reading High School Hall of Fame - Class of 2026 Induction Ceremony →
Four Points by Sheraton Wakefield, Audubon Road, Wakefield, MA
5:30 pm - Brotherhood Breakfast Series: Whitey and Whitefish →
Temple Emanuel, 7 Haggetts Pond Rd, Andover
9:15 am - Halloween Dance Party →
North Reading School of Ballet, 52 Main St, North Reading
9:00 am
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
Friday October 23
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- Burbank YMCA — (781) 944-9622
- Partners In Rehabilitation LLC — (978) 447-1012
- J & J Homecare LLC — (978) 569-8050
- Austin Preparatory School — (781) 944-4900
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🗞 Nearby News
Reading
- Reading Police Department Raises Awareness for Domestic Violence Through Annual Patch Fundraiser (thereadingpost.com)
- Reading Police Mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month With Special Badges and Patches (thereadingpost.com)
- KISS Shares Restored 1976 'Hard Luck Woman' Video (udiscovermusic.com)
Wilmington
- Wilmington High Roundup: Wildcat golfers beat Pentucket Regional (homenewshere.com)
- Wilmington, Tewksbury dump Flock cameras (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 was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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