Junior Rockets tussle with Rebels
Raftery guides Raiders past Warriors
By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
After tying 1-1 back on September 13, the Dover-Sherborn and Medfield High School field hockey teams met on the turf at MHS last Wednesday evening for their second and final contest of the 2017 season. Behind a hat trick by senior Tara Raftery, the Raiders (10-0-1) prevailed 5-0 over the...
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World War One exhibit wows visitors
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Special Correspondent
Patriotic political posters line the walls inside the Sawin Museum. Some ask American citizens to purchase bonds. Others encourage enlistment in the military. One poster notes: "Send the Eagle's Answer, More Ships," with one of the gigantic raptor birds looming over a battleship. These posters are just a few of...
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‘Truly Eleanor’ brings First Lady to life
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Special Correspondent
Sherborn's Community Center was packed on October 3 with people eager to watch a play about one of America's most beloved first ladies. The three person play, presented by the Delvena Theatre Company, covers the life of Eleanor Roosevelt from her difficult childhood with an alcoholic father and absent...
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Trick or Trot 5K coming soon
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The Halloween Trick or Trot 5K Run/Walk & Monster Fun Run, a Halloween-themed 5K run/walk and kids' fun run, will be held on Sunday, October 29. The fun run (kids aged 12 years and under only) will take place around the Hillside field on 28 Glen Gary Road at 8:30 a.m., and all...
And the winner is…
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Kindred Assisted Living at Needham Heights’ pear and squash bisque was the winning soup at the annual Needham Souper Bowl, sponsored by the Needham Business Association. This is the second year in a row that Kindred Living at Needham Heights has won the Souper Bowl....
Dover Library hosting Holiday House Tour
The Dover Library Holiday House Tour will be held on Sunday, November 12, from 11:30 - 3:30 p.m. The tour will mark the 30th year of this popular event, which is sponsored by the Friends of the Dover Library to benefit the library's many programs and services.
Attendees will enjoy visiting four splendid Dover...
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Art Association launches new season
On October 3, The Needham Art Association launched its 2017-2018 season with an acrylic demonstration by renowned artist Maris Platais.
Established in 1949, the art association's stated purpose was to encourage and further the arts and art education in the community, dispelling the notion that art is not only for (or by)a select few, but...
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Bids due for 46 Springdale
Bids are due at 1 p.m. on October 20 for the home on 46 Springdale Avenue, which is being sold by the town of Dover.
The property is surrounded on two sides by conservation land, which leads into the trail system - the house lot being offered abuts a public access off of Springdale Ave...
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‘Circus girl’ to visit Needham Library
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In 1971, 17-year-old Elizabeth Carter Wellington was at a crossroads. She had already left Newton North High School to travel the world, and lived in India for a year. Back home, her search for a different path led to one that even she didn't expect: the circus.
Wellington, who has since earned a PhD...
Exchange Club celebrate 70 years
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The Needham Exchange Club is 70 years old this year. The club’s 100 women and men are proud of the 70 years of service they have provided to Needham. As most Needhamites know, the Exchange Club raises all of the money and provides all of the events for Needham’s 4th of July including...
Chicoski, Raider girls unbeaten in last four
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
It was an extremely busy and successful last two weeks for the Wellesley High School varsity girls soccer team, who went 3-0-1 in four games and took part in a skills clinic with former US Women’s National Team member Kristine Lilly.
The Raiders (5-4-2, 4-4-2) tied Bay State Conference...
Shoppers show support for Schofield
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Since 1952, Shopper’s Corner in the rear of Schofield Elementary School has been providing the community with some of the best deals in town. With designer brands for less than the price of a morning’s to-go coffee, Shopper’s Corner is truly a hidden gem in town.
The thrift and consignment...
Wellesley kids Scouting for Food
On Saturday, October 28, Wellesley’s Boy Scout, Girl Scout, Brownie and Daisy Troops, Cub Scout Packs and Venture Crew will be spreading out across Wellesley to place requests for the Wellesley Food Pantry for those in need at almost every residence in town. This year the residents will receive a door hanger with a list...
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Learn to Play registration open
Registration for Wellesley Youth Hockey Learn to Play programs are now open for the 2017-2018 season. Programs begin October 28.
To register, visit wellesleyyouthhockey.org.
Contact Kara Sullivan at registrarwyha@gmail.com with any questions....
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Girl Power Hour coming soon
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By Rama K. Ramaswamy
Community Investors (CI) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization, established in 2014. Their vision continues: to improve the physical, mental heath and wellness of children through community sports-based youth development. Their mission is to create positive, impactful experiences to plant the seeds for mental and physical wellness and strengthen the emotional...
Simon Curtis says hello to ‘Christopher Robin’
By Peter Kougias
Hometown Weekly Intern
Simon Curtis’ latest film, “Goodbye Christopher Robin,” depicts the grim origin of the classic “Winnie the Pooh” tales. The story revolves around the dysfunctional relationship between writer A.A. Milne (Domhnall Gleeson) and his son, Christopher Robin (Will Tilston). Set post-WWI, Milne struggles raising his son due to PTSD, conflicts with wife,...
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Chamber Players’ first seasonal concert upcoming
On Sunday, November 5, at 3 p.m., the Wellesley Chamber Players will be celebrating the opening of its third season with its first concert at Beveridge Hall on the Dana Hall School campus in Wellesley. This concert is one of four concerts during the year, all of which will be performed at Beveridge Hall.
The Wellesley...
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WEF Spelling Bee wordsmiths working overtime
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By Rama K. Ramaswamy
As the community anticipates the 28th incarnation of the Wellesley Education Foundation (WEF) Annual Spelling Bee, casual observers might find themselves with a question:
The WEF co-presidents are Erica Recht and Susan Ryan. The co-VPs are Maria Chase and Victoria Ostler. The 2017 Spelling Bee co-chairs are Eunice Groark and Rebecca...
Annual fair kicks off holiday weekend
