The Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization that organizes community events that help to make North Reading and Reading more desirable places to live and work.
Events like the Tree Lighting Celebrations, North Reading Town Day, AprilFest, and the Fall Beer Garden are paid for by sponsorships from local businesses and by our members.
The towns have sometimes provided support by waiving fees by police and DPW support, but increasingly the Chamber is having to pay for these services out of pocket. Vendor charges for special activities have also continued to rise. The Chamber wants to keep these community events free to attend, but wea re now looking for additional financial support.
The Buy a Bow Program helps the Chamber purchase the decorative bows and garland that decorate the lampposts in downtown Reading during the holidays. These are commercial quality, durable bows that retail for over $75. In 2025, the Chamber purchased 60 bows for the town DPW to install, and we expect to need an additional 20 or more for the new lampposts being added during the renovation of High Street and Chute Street in 2026. Your contribution helps keep the town looking festive for the holiday season.
Can you help?
Scan the QR Code or click on the link to provide your donation. You can donate as much as you wish.
