North Reading's Week in Social Media

Here at North Reading Patch, social media is a big deal. It's how we interact with you, answer your questions and get to see what's on your mind. Social Media Saturday is a weekly feature where we highlight your questions and thoughts you've shared on Facebook and other media throughout the past week. We'll also point you to some new and interesting pages you may not have known about before.

Overheard

Here is a sampling of comments and happenings on our Facebook page and the social media world from the past week:

• People got into our weekly contest on Facebook last week. Reader Julie McLaughin said she knew exactly where the spot was, but could not think of the name. Peggy Murray came to her assistance, correctly identifying the location as the KidSpot on Chestnut Street. Peggy added that she has spent enough time there.
• Discussion heated up about our . So we posted the story to our Facebook page. Reader Chris Fuccione suggested that developers should turn the property back into a drive-in theater, "or better yet, a movie theater." A bit of nostalgia for the old days?
• Before the start of Tuesday's Red Sox game against Cleveland, we posted a poll on our Facebook page, asking whether fans thought the Red Sox would get their first win of the season, the season was over already, or if anyone even cared and instead was ready for North Reading baseball or softball. Four people said the team would get its first win, and one person said the season was over. Surprisingly, no one said they were ready for North Reading baseball or softball. The Red Sox then went out that night and promptly lost, 3-1, falling to 0-4 on the season. Perhaps it's the Curse of Facebook.

Facebook page of the week

If you don't follow the North Reading Food Pantry, definitely add it to your list. Christian Community Service, the organization that runs the pantry, recently added a virtual video tour on its page, and it also has information about its new loan program, Dare to Begin.

Your town on Facebook

For more Facebook pages North Reading residents might find interesting, check out our list of . And don’t forget to follow North Reading Patch at www.facebook.com/NorthReadingPatch.

You also can follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/NReadingPatch.