ATTLEBORO - The Big Read roars into town on Wednesday, with local notables acting as stand-ins for F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald, arriving resplendent in elegant 1920s-era dress and chauffeured in a vintage limousine, to celebrate "Scott's" birthday.

He looks remarkably well for 110 years, as you'll see if you keep your eyes peeled that morning or if you happen to be at any of the locations where the car will be stopping around the city.

The special appearance will mark the kickoff to the second annual Big Read/Attleboro's 1 ABC (One Adventure, One Book, One Community) celebration, which will run this fall through Nov. 1.

The "Fitzgeralds" will make stops at Attleboro High School starting at about 8:15, and then Bishop Feehan High School, the Larson Senior Center at 11:30, and winding up at the Attleboro Public Library at noon, with possible additional stops along the way.

"The Great Gatsby," Fitzgerald's best-known work, is the "hot" book that seemingly all of Attleboro is reading now, and everyone will find something enjoyable in a wide range of events centering on themes from the book, which are slated for the next several weeks. In addition, area book clubs have chosen this title for their current discussions, many of which are open to the public. A list of these is available at the library and various other locations.

Be on the lookout on Wednesday for the chance to tip your hat to the lovely Zelda and wish a Happy Birthday to "Scott," considered to be one of America's greatest writers.

Big Read events

Big Read events include the following:

Family Game Night at the library, Monday, Sept. 29 at 7 p.m.

Murder Mystery night at The Literacy Center on Friday, Oct. 3 at 7 p.m.

Music of the 1920s included in the Chaminade Concert Series, Sunday, Oct. 5 at the Sweet Club House at 2:30.

SPECIAL EVENT: Chris Bohjalian, highly acclaimed and best-selling author of many works, including a featured Oprah Book Club selection ("The Midwives"), will talk about "The Great Gatsby" and about his own "The Double Bind," a psychological thriller that deals in part with unspeakable trauma, and in which characters and themes from "Gatsby" play a large part. Monday Oct. 6, 7 p.m. at Attleboro High School. Free tickets available at the library.

Movie: "The Great Gatsby" starring Robert Redford, Thursday, Oct. 9, 1 p.m. at the Larson Senior Center

SPECIAL EVENT: "My American Dream" Art exhibition, Thursday through Saturday Oct. 16-18 at the Attleboro Arts Museum 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Opening Awards reception, Thursday Oct. 16, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Live Readathon of "The Great Gatsby" in its entirety by local dignitaries and community members, Friday, Oct. 17 at Jaec's Cafe, starting at 4 p.m.

Movie: A reshowing of "The Great Gatsby" at Bristol Community College's new campus on 7 p.m.

Luncheon panel discussion of ideas and messages from "The Great Gatsby" in relation to today: Is History Repeating Itself?" Wednesday Oct. 22, noon, at the Highland Country Club

Chinese Diablo Yo Yo demonstration at the Attleboro Armory Recreation Center, Saturday, Oct. 25 at 2:30 p.m.

Speakeasy with music of the 1920s at the South Attleboro American Legion Hall on Newport Avenue at 7:30 p.m.

Literary Tea with Sam Coale, Wheaton College Professor of Literature, at the Sweet Club House, Sunday Oct. 26 at 2:30 p.m. Reservations required: jrobbins@gmail.com or 508-222-6866

Great Gatsby Gala with jazz band, dance, game room and more at the Attleboro Public Library, 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1, for people of high school age and older; 1920s' style dress.

Donna Kendall can be reached at 508-222-1617 or at donnakendall@verizon.net.