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31 Residents to Walk in Jimmy Fund Walk Oct. 4

September 29, 2026

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31 Reading Residents to Walk in 38th Annual Jimmy Fund Walk

Thirty-one Reading residents, including Mary Beth Neville, Kimberly Salley and Debbie Ribeiro, will join thousands of walkers in the Jimmy Fund Walk along the Boston Marathon course on Sunday, Oct. 4. The walk raises money for adult and pediatric cancer care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Participants can choose from four distances, from a 5K to a full marathon, and last year's walk raised more than $11.2 million.

The Reading Post

Reading Officials Schedule Virtual Q&A on Proposed FY28 Tax Override

Town and school officials will hold a virtual Q&A on the proposed FY28 tax override Wednesday, Sept. 30, from noon to 1 p.m.

The Reading Observer

Middlesex League Cross-Country Week Two Recap Highlights Area Meets

A week two recap covers Middlesex League cross-country standings and top 5K times following Reading's dual meet against Woburn.

The Reading Observer

Library Hosts Tuesday Treasures Storytime Today

Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 10 to 10:30 a.m., the Reading Public Library holds Tuesday Treasures storytime for ages 1-5 in the Children's Program Room; registration required.

Reading Public Library

Readers Invited to Library Book Discussion

Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 10 to 11 a.m., the library's Word of Mouth Book Discussion meets in the Conference Room for an informal chat about what members are reading.

Reading Public Library

Kids Can Explore Cool-Weather Crops at Library Plant Lab

Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., the library's Plant Lab for grades 3-5 meets on the Outdoor Patio to work with cool-weather crops.

Reading Public Library

High School Alumni Association Holds Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser

Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 4:30 to 7 p.m., the Reading High School Alumni Association hosts a dine-in or takeout spaghetti dinner at the Victor Emmanuel II Society, 311 Hazel St., for $15.

Alumni Association of Reading High School

Cider Donut Dash Brings Fall Fun Run to Main Street

The Reading Cider Donut Dash starts at Marathon Sports, 668 Main St., Tuesday, Sept. 29, with check-in at 5:30 p.m. and a 3-4-mile fun run at 6 p.m., followed by cider donuts and raffles.

Marathon Sports