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Reading Public School Administration Office
82 Oakland Rd
Reading, MA  01867
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Luncheon Meeting: Club Assembly
Reading Public School Admin Offices
Aug 13, 2018
12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
 
Food Bank Run
Old South Church
Aug 16, 2018 10:00 AM
 
DKJ Foundation Golf Tournament
Four Oaks Country Club
Aug 20, 2018
 
Evening Social Meeting
Bunratty's Tavern
Aug 22, 2018
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
 
Food Bank Run
Old South Church
Aug 23, 2018 10:00 AM
 
Luncheon Meeting
Reading Public School Admin Offices
Aug 27, 2018
12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
 
Food Bank Run
Old South Church
Aug 30, 2018 10:00 AM
 
Labor Day: No Meeting
Sep 03, 2018
 
Pep's Peddler's Golf Tournament
Merrimack Valley Golf Course
Sep 10, 2018 8:00 AM
 
Luncheon Meeting
Reading Public School Admin Offices
Sep 10, 2018
12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
 
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RFSF Seeks Volunteers
 
The Reading Fall Street Faire on September 9 from noon to 5 is Reading’s biggest event of the year and relies on the help of many volunteers to put it all together.
“There are many volunteer opportunities available and any amount of time you can provide will be gladly accepted,” said Volunteer Coordinator Kristin Bonazoli. “Whether it’s setting up and marking booths in the morning prior to the start of the Faire, painting faces in the Children’s Area, directing traffic or putting on a costume, there’s something for everyone.”
 
With estimates of 15,000 attending the Faire, over 170 vendors participating and plenty of entertainment scheduled, volunteers are  essential for information, direction and set-up.
 
“This is a great way to re-connect after the summer recess and it’s also an opportunity for those new in town who would like to meet other community-minded people and learn about Reading,” said Bonazoli.
 
If you are interested in volunteering, please go to the Street Faire website at fallstreetfaire.com and click on the volunteer tab or go to the link http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f054ea5ad2aa6fb6-2018 or contact Kristin Bonazoli at rfsfvolunteer@yahoo.com.
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Cornhole at the RFSF
 
 
Just when you thought the Street Faire had something for everyone, the Rotary Club has found something else!  Bring your tossing talents and your competitive friends to the First Annual Corn Hole Tournament at the Reading Fall Street Faire on September 9. Check in at the corner of High and Green Streets any time from noon to 5.
 
“Cornhole has become a popular game in the region over the last few years,” said Event Co-Chair Sheila Clarke. “It is a lawn game where players take turns throwing bags of corn or beans at a raised platform with a hole in the far end.”
 
“Grab a friend for a fun day at the Reading Fall Street Faire, the most popular event in Reading,” added Co-Chair Gregg Johnson. “The Cornhole Classic is a double elimination style tournament with official scoring and brackets. There will be first, second and third place gift card prizes, but it’s really about Town bragging rights!”
 
The players to register by August 24 will get free entrance to the Patriots’ Tailgate event – a $10 value.  Go to the Faire’s website at fallstreetfaire.com and direct any questions about the event to info.fallstreetfaire.com.
Register for RFSF Road Race

The Ninth Annual Fall Street 5k Race will take place at Washington Park, 100 Washington Street, at 8 am on September 9. The race takes place before the Fall Street Faire festivities, which begin at noon.
 
Lori Haverty of Tread on Linden Street, Tread on the Mill on High Street and their new studio Tread on East in Winchester opening in September, has been involved in planning the race since it joined the activities of the Fall Street Faire in its second year. Lori is coordinating the race sponsored by Salem Five.  
 
“I am happy to be back at the helm planning a family race at the Street Faire and happy to welcome Salem Five as the road race gold sponsor. We are looking forward to families running together to make the race an annual family-friendly community event,” said Haverty. “While we hope for a cool September morning, this event is rain or shine. Besides, running in the rain is fun!” 
 
The 5k race has played a popular role in the Faire since 2010 and is a great way for friends and neighbors to get together for some fun and friendly competition after the summer recess. The course for the race is moderate, not only approachable for casual runners, but also a great speed challenge for the pros. Children are encouraged to run with their families. The course starts at Washington Park and winds through some of Reading's most beautiful neighborhoods, including Hillcrest Avenue, Oak Street, Walnut Street and Summer Avenue.
 
There will be a brief awards ceremony at Washington Park following the race. The times to beat are 15:57 for males and 19:40 for females.
 
Bib numbers and registration packages will be available at Tread on the Mill, 13 High Street, in the back of the lot behind Square Liquors, on Friday, September 7, from 2-4 pm, or Saturday, September 8, from 10:15 am to noon or at Washington Park on the day of the race at 7:30 am. The first 200 registrants will receive race T-shirts, so register early!
 
 “Prizes for our race winners will be given out during the ceremony, but, don’t leave yet! You will want to stay for food, drinks, kids’ activities, live music, a chili cook-off, antique car show and so much more at the 9th Annual Fall Street Faire from noon to five,” added Lori.
 
Cost to participate is $25 registering in advance online; day of race registration $30 cash or check only. There are no refunds. Runners should arrive at Washington Park at 7:45 for a prompt 8 o’clock start. Register online at fallstreetfaire.com.
Social Meeting back at Bunratty's
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On Wednesday evening, August 22, we had our monthly Social Meeting at Bunratty Tavern.  We returned to Bunratty's after a few months at other locales.  It was a good turnout of Rotarians, family and friends and a great time was had by all who attended.  Thanks to Lisa Gibbs for organizing and to Eilish and Bunratty's staff for their hospitality.
RFSF Gold Sponsors
 
The Rotary Club of Reading has secured early gold sponsor commitments from local businesses for the Tenth Annual Reading Fall Street Faire on Sunday, September 9, from noon to 5 pm.
 
Event Chair Sheila Clarke gives credit to Street Faire sponsors, acknowledging that they are the core of the success of putting on an event of this size. This year’s early gold sponsor commitments are from Beacon Consulting and CTA Construction, Lahey Health, Pediatric Dental Associates, Salem Five and Sartell Electric.
 
Beacon Consulting Group Inc. is a national consulting firm providing a wide range of consulting services to financial, real estate,  architectural, government, surety and insurance companies.  They have offices in Massachusetts, New York and California.  
 
Dennis O’Neill is president and owner of Beacon.  A native of Medford, he established the company in New York City in 2003 and returned to Massachusetts to open additional offices in Medford and later in California.  
 
“Although Beacon has expanded into a national consulting practice, we still depend upon the local businesses in the community in order to deliver the high-quality service our clients demand,” said O’Neill. “The Rotary Club and the Reading Fall Street Faire promote this type of collaboration.”
 
In his spare time, Dennis coaches youth sports and along with Pat Tompkins of CTA, he is co-founder of the Middlesex Multisport Athletic Club, which promotes amateur athletics, road races and triathlons in the community. 
 
Dennis and Pat have also partnered to utilize their entrepreneurial skills in establishing Beacon Films, a film production company. To date they have produced Fairhaven which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and Manhattan Romance, which was screened at the New York, New Orleans and New Hampshire Film Festivals.
 
“Producing films is very similar to the construction industry – you start with a plan and idea and work with numerous parties and a budget to create the end product,” said O’Neill.
 
A proponent of community involvement, Dennis is pleased to be a sponsor of the Reading Fall Street Faire and extends many thanks to all involved in coordinating this great event. Dennis resides in Reading with his wife Laura and three children.  For more information about Beacon Consulting, visit www.beacon.ws.  
 
CTA Construction is a full-service construction management firm specializing in municipal construction. Located in Waltham, CTA is owned by Reading resident Pat Tompkins.  CTA has completed local projects at Wakefield Municipal Light Department on North Ave. in Wakefield, the Woburn High School football stadium and athletic complex, as well as the Marshall Simonds Middle School and the Memorial Elementary School, both located on Winn St. in Burlington.   CTA has just completed constructing the new Hurld-Wyman Elementary School on Wyman St. in Woburn.  More information can be found at www.ctaconstruction.com
 
Pat is a member of the Town of Reading Building Committee and he currently serves on the Board of Directors of EMARC.  Pat and his wife Marianne are involved in multiple community and charitable endeavors. They have three children in the Reading Public School System. 
 
Pat is co-founder with Dennis O’Neill of the Middlesex Multisport Athletic Club and Beacon Films.
 
“As long-time residents, we have been regulars at the Town Faire for the past nine years.  It’s a great community event where we catch up with friends old and new.  We wanted to thank the Rotary Club for stepping up and taking over the Faire and we are proud to be sponsors,” said Pat and Marianne. CTA and Beacon Consulting are co-sponsors of the Tailgate Party.
 
Lahey Health is welcomed to the Street Faire as a prominent name in health care, committed to providing a full continuum of health care services close to where patients live and work. Lahey Health includes nearly 1,400 locally based physicians throughout northeastern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. Winchester Hospital, a Lahey Health member, and well-known in the Reading community, is the first hospital in Massachusetts to earn Magnet recognition, the American Nurses Association’s highest honor for nursing excellence, three times. The 229-bed facility provides comprehensive health care services, including bariatric and vascular surgery, orthopedics, pediatrics, cardiology, pulmonary medicine, oncology, gastroenterology, rehabilitation, radiation oncology, pain management, obstetrics/ gynecology and a Level IIB Special Care Nursery.
 
“We’re pleased to support the Reading Rotary and the Reading Fall Street Faire,” said Christine Healey, Director of Community Relations, Lahey Health. “Participating in community events like this gives us a fantastic opportunity to engage with community members and educate them on health topics that matter most to the Reading community.”
 
Salem Five Vice President and Marketing Manager of the Reading Store Shelley Murray, who is also Reading Rotarian, is pleased to sponsor the Street Faire. Founded in 1855, Salem Five operates 30 branches in greater Boston, including Shelley’s store on Walkers Brook Drive.  They are a leading financial services institution that offers a broad array of products and services for consumers and businesses. They take pride in listening to their customers to forge strong relationships and to aspire innovation. “Salem Five is thrilled to be a part of the Tenth Annual Street Faire!  Being involved in the communities we serve and building relationships is our passion,” said Shelley. “The event gives us the opportunity to listen to customers and potential customers to meet their needs like no other bank.” 
 
Salem Five will sponsor the 5K road race.
 
Sartell Electrical Services Inc. is a full-service Massachusetts Electrical Contractor based in Reading. Their electrical specialties range from commercial, industrial, telecommunications, healthcare  and residential electrical services, supported by electrical teams of professional licensed electricians, skilled managers and support staff.
 
Dedicated to professional assistance in pre-construction planning, coordination and project management with consideration of critical time schedules and budgets, Sartell is equipped to handle the challenges and complexities of each project, both large and small.
 
Sartell is one of the most recognized electrical and specialty service contractors because of its commitment to excellence, leadership and customer service -- essential qualities to effectively manage each project.  Sartell Electrical Services has provided services throughout Greater Boston and the local communities for over 30 years.
 
“We are excited to be part of this wonderful community event, which gives us the opportunity to reach out to local businesses and residents and answer their questions about their electrical needs,” said Proprietor Ed Sartell.             
 
Sartell Electrical Services will sponsor billboard advertising for the event.
 
For 40 years, the PDA Dental Group has provided dental care to generations of families in Winchester, Reading, and surrounding towns in Massachusetts. Creating caring relationships with their patients and connecting with the community in the greater Boston area, PDA has built a strong reputation for high quality oral healthcare. Their success in treating children and their reputation has allowed PDA to expand beyond pediatric dentistry to include orthodontics and adult dentistry -- treating families from infancy to adulthood. PDA's team of highly trained doctors and staff members dedicated to each specialty are available to help their patients achieve a beautiful smile and a lifetime of good dental health in a safe, friendly facility with the latest equipment and technology.
 
Nicole Harrington is a pediatric dentist at PDA located at 54 Haven Street. She was also just recognized as a top dentist in Boston Magazine’s 2018 Top Dentist List.
 
“Each year, the doctors and staff at PDA Dental Group look forward to the time spent connecting with the community at the Reading Street Faire. This day is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the Town of Reading with our patients and the local residents,” said Dr. Harrington. “Our commitment to participating in the Faire allows us to share our dental knowledge with the community in a relaxed environment. We are excited to take this opportunity to answer any questions that may assist in achieving optimal dental health for those from infancy through adulthood.”
 
PDA Dental Group will sponsor the Town Common.
 
The Fall Street Faire is a family-friendly event and a great way to re-acquaint with friends, neighbors, local politicians, local businesses and opportunities after the summer recess. It will feature two stages, live entertainment, music, food, food trucks, children’s activities and more. A 5K road race open to children and adults under the direction of Lori Haverty of Tread on the Mill will take place at 8:30 am before the Faire activities.
 
Those interested in sponsorship, volunteering, reserving a space as a vendor or running in the 5K race can register at fallstreetfaire.com. Vendor registration closes on August 21. Register early to avoid a late fee. Vendors are placed on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Recently our quarterly invoice has been sent out by email for Dues and Meals.  Please make sure you've received the email.  And please make payment promptly.  It will be greatly appreciated by your President and Treasurer.  If you have questions about any outstanding balances, please ask me or Ed Sartell.
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