Name: Whitelam Books to Host Story Time with Assistant Fire Chief John Keough
Start: 2026-08-12T10:03:00-04:00
Location: Whitelam Books

Whitelam Books

Hold on to your fire hats! Whitelam Books is pleased to welcome Reading Fire Department’s Assistant Chief John Keough for a community story time on Wednesday, August 12 at 10:30AM. Join us for this family-friendly event for readers of all ages. 

Whitelam Books is located in downtown Reading at 610 Main Street, near the intersection of Haven Street and Main Street. 

This event is free and open to the public – all are welcome!

Local Event: Whitelam Books to Host Story Time with Assistant Fire Chief John Keough

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Whitelam Books to Host Story Time with...

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Mark your calendar! The Reading Community Singers is pleased to announce our Fall season will begin with 3 OPEN Rehearsals, starting Tuesday, August 25, and continuing on September 1 and 8. New and Returning Singers are welcome!
Sign-In for the first 3 Rehearsals starts at 6:45 PM, with Rehearsal to follow at 7:30. Try RCS out for free before joining! Registration is Open for the first three rehearsals!
All Rehearsals are on Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 PM at Old South United Methodist Church, 6 Salem St., Reading MA.
While RCS does NOT require Auditions, our Members must love to sing, be able to match pitch and carry a tune, and be committed to attending rehearsals. We’re open to ALL ages and backgrounds – from 18 years to Senior Citizens. Even if you haven’t sung in years, what better way to get back into it, than by adding your voice to more than 60 other singers? Founded in 1919, RCS is one of the longest running non-audition choruses in the United States.
Our Concert “Holiday Dreams” will be presented Saturday, December 5 at Reading Memorial High School, with Beth Mosier ~ Artistic Director, and Joe Beninati ~ Accompanist, and a full band. The inspiring music for this concert features many Favorite Classics and Broadway-Inspired Holiday Songs that you're sure to recognize. 
Join RCS for this Holiday season to have a wonderful time singing and making new friends. For further info, please visit our website <a href="https://readingcommunitysingers.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://ReadingCommunitySingers.org</a>, find us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ReadingCommunitySingers" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Facebook</a>, or contact us at <a href="mailto:info@ReadingCommunitySingers.org">info@ReadingCommunitySingers.org</a>. Online registration is now open!

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It’s not too late! The music has been selected, and we’ve already had our First Rehearsal, but the Reading Community Singers still has 2 More OPEN Rehearsals for our Holiday season, on September 1 and 8. New and Returning Singers are welcome!
Sign-In starts at 6:45 PM, with Rehearsal to follow at 7:30. Try RCS out for FREE at the OPEN rehearsals before joining! 
All Rehearsals are on Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 PM at Old South United Methodist Church, 6 Salem St., Reading MA.
While RCS does NOT require Auditions, our Members must love to sing, be able to match pitch and carry a tune, and be committed to attending rehearsals. We’re open to ALL ages and backgrounds – from 18 years to Senior Citizens. Even if you haven’t sung in years, what better way to get back into it, than by adding your voice to more than 60 other singers? Founded in 1919, RCS is one of the longest running non-audition choruses in the United States.
Our Concert “Holiday Dreams” will be presented Saturday evening, December 5 at Reading Memorial High School, with Beth Mosier ~ Artistic Director, and Joe Beninati ~ Accompanist, and a full band. The inspiring music for this concert features many Favorite Classics and Broadway-Inspired Holiday Songs that you're sure to recognize. 
Join RCS this Holiday season to have a wonderful time singing and making new friends. For further info, please visit our website <a href="https://readingcommunitysingers.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://ReadingCommunitySingers.org</a>, find us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ReadingCommunitySingers" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Facebook</a>, or contact us at <a href="mailto:info@ReadingCommunitySingers.org">info@ReadingCommunitySingers.org</a>. Online registration is now open!

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