Lions Club Reading MA

10/17/2026

Visit the Lions at today’s B**r Garden, hosted by Reading North Reading Chamber of Commerce, from 2-7pm on the Town Common! We’ll have snacks, information about the Leos yard sale, and you can order your holiday wreath or kissing ball for delivery the Saturday after Thanksgiving! See you there! 🦁

10/08/2026

Looks like a fun event!

Join Reading Composts! and the Town of Reading DPW for the First Annual Pumpkin Smash.

Saturday, November 7, 2026
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Reading Memorial High School
Performing Arts Center Parking Lot

Fun for all ages!
• Targets & hoop for smashing pumpkins
• Coffee cart by Coastal Coffee
• Pumpkin-themed bake sale
• Face painting
• Fall crafts

Bring:
• PUMPKINS! (remember to remove all paint, glitter, candles)
• Nonperishable food item(s) for Reading Food Pantry

We hope to see you there!

07/14/2026

We're looking at prime summer running weather on Thursday for the Journey for Sight Road Race! Online registration is open through 12am, July 16 for $30/$20 under 17. Race Day registration is also available for $35/$25. All proceeds benefit Massachusetts Lions Eye Research Fund, Inc. and other vision charities. Register: https://runsignup.com/ReadingLionsFORR5K.

07/12/2026

The Lions/FORR Journey for Sight 5k is Thursday! Here are a few quick tips to help you feel great on your run:
💧Hydrate through the day
🔵Try nothing new on race day
👟Warm up easy (5-10 min + a few short strides)
🐢Start slightly slower, then settle into target pace
⚡Increase effort in final mile
Register today! $30 online ($20 under 17), $35/$25 race day. T-shirts for first 250 runners. Prizes, refreshments & pizza following the race. All proceeds benefit Massachusetts Lions Eye Research Fund, Inc. (MLERF), and other vision charities. We're looking forward to seeing you at Memorial Park on Thursday, July 16 for 6:30pm race start.

07/07/2026

Register for the Journey for Sight, the Reading Lions & FORR's annual family-friendly 5k Road Race and 1 Mile Walk through central Reading.
We've got
🏆prizes for top finishers
🏃tshirts for the first 250 runners
🍕plenty of snacks & pizza at the finish.
All proceeds benefit Mass Lions Eye Research and other vision charities. Sign up: https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Reading/FORR5K

06/29/2026

Running in hot/humid weather?
Remember:
1. Slow your pace and shorten your training run if needed.
2. Have some of your training runs be at the same time as race day to adjust to evening conditions
3. Practice hydrating well before, during, and after your run. Use electrolytes as needed.
These are for general education. Please consider your health and consult with a healthcare professional as neeeded. Register today! https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Reading/FORR5K

06/21/2026

We hope you enjoyed Reading Friends & Family as much as we did-thank you for joining us on a beautiful Saturday. We are grateful to all our sponsors and we’d like to say a special thank you to the Recreation Division, Dept of Public Works and the Facilities Division for your support! ❤️🦁

06/20/2026

Hope you’re enjoying this great afternoon at Reading Friends & Family Day! Stop by til 3pm - then come back for Fireworks sponsored by FORR - Friends of Reading Recreation tonight!

06/20/2026

And grab some pizza! 🍕 ❤️

06/20/2026

Get on board! Reading Friends & Family Day is in full swing at the Birch Meadow fields. Stop by for lunch, activities, and this wonderful train! 🦁