Upcoming 2026 EVENTS
Thursday, May 14
Reading Lions Club Sponsored Dinner at the Pleasant Street Center
Register via the Pleasant Street Center
Saturday, June 20
10:30 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Reading Friends and Family Day Fair
Reading Friends and Family Day (RFFD), also known as Town Day, is an annual celebration of Reading and brings the community together for a day full of fun events enjoyed by all ages. Community members come for the food, crafts, games, giveaways and music and it's all free! Special events include a morning Kids Fun Run and an evening Friends of Reading Recreation Fireworks show!
REGISTRATION
Registration is now open for local organizations, businesses and Town Departments to set up a booth at RFFD. Deadline to register is May 23.
Online Registration Form
Please Note: This is a nonprofit community event. Businesses are welcome to promote services and raise money for charities, for-profit selling is prohibited.
SPONSORSHIP
Please consider becoming an RFFD Sponsor. See our Sponsorship Form to learn more.
Thursday, July 16
Reading Lions / FORR Journey for Sight
Get More information or
Go direct to the Registration Form!
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What's New
Retinal Photography Program
Wednesdays, 11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Wakefield Senior Center
The Wakefield Senior Center, with the support of Massachusetts Lions, is pleased to offer free retinal screenings. Using a specialized digital camera, we can capture high-quality images of the retina and optic nerve without the need for dilating eye drops. These screenings help detect treatable conditions such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and age-related macular degeneration. Following your session, dıgital images will be emailed to you (or a designated contact to share with your ophthalmologist or primary care physician for medical interpretauon. Inis service is open to anyone age 5 & over. Appointment required, call 245-3312 to book. Imaging done by Michael Sandberg, PhD, Associate Professor of Ohpthalmology (retired).
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The Reading Lions Club now accepts PayPal donations and payments! If you are donating for a particular event, please add that information in the notes field. Thanks!
