by Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Westwood High School recently hosted a traveling exhibit in its library from October 18 to November 2. Titled "Anne Frank: A Global History," the show had already made a global tour, with stops including Tokyo, Serbia, China, and France, among other...
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Appropriate for the Halloween season, a lurid tale of murder at the Harvard Medical School was the subject of "The Disappearance of Dr. Parkman: Blood & Ivy at Harvard," an historical talk given by Retired Massachusetts Superior Court Justice Dennis J. Curran...
by Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On October 22nd, the Boylston Schul-Verein in Walpole held a spirited luncheon and lively entertainment by the BSV Sängerchor Boston. Approximately 80 guests enjoyed the opportunity to gather with friends of German descent and celebrate their culture.
The...
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On October 16, the League of Women Voters® of Needham held their Fall Forum 2023 titled "Learn All About It: Sources of Needham News" at the Center at the Heights (CATH). Four representatives from local news organizations in Needham presented their...
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
At the Potter’s Shop Trunk Show at Needham’s Gorse Mill on Saturday, September 30, a large selection of colorful, varied pottery was presented by studio members. Standing behind their open car trunks and before their display tables, potters were there to...
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On September 27, the Epiphany Parish of Walpole welcomed Carolyn Daly, Executive Director of Mil Milagros, who shared information about her organization's work in Guatemala. Mil Milagros (A Thousand Miracles in English) works to lift up indigenous women, thereby lifting up whole...
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
An opening reception for the Zullo Gallery's 29th Annual Juried Exhibition was held on Saturday, September 30, in Medfield. A large crowd gathered at the opening, viewing the art works, meeting up with friends, and enjoying refreshments. The outdoor patio was open...
by Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Even though rain was forecast for most of the day, a steady stream of people attended a festive Westwood Day on Saturday September, 23rd. Visitors enjoyed most of the day in a light drizzle, before heavy rain began to fall toward...
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
There was a celebratory atmosphere as a crowd of adults and children gathered at the Norfolk Hunt Club Steeplechase Course in Medfield for the 20th Annual Polo in the Country event.The Norfolk Hunt Club holds this yearly event to raise funds...
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Buffalo Tom and their opening act, Dutch Tulips, braved the forecast thunderstorms to entertain a large crowd of enthusiastic music fans on September 9th at the Belleforge Arts Center in Medfield. The musicians managed to get through their performances, even though the...
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Dover-Sherborn Summer Drama Program presented the lively Broadway musical “Big Fish” at the Sherborn Community Center (SCC) from August 23 to August 26. The show featured a talented cast of over 30 performers and a live orchestra, and was performed...
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The WestwoodWinds Community Band had planned an outdoor concert on Thursday, August 7 at St. Margaret Mary Church, but due to the threat of rain, the concert was held inside the beautiful church. It was a lovely setting for a fun...
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On August 3rd, a large, enthusiastic crowd of adults of all ages and many children gathered near the gazebo to enjoy 60s, 70s, and 80s rock hits played by one of their favorite local bands. The band Back Pages is well...
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Thursday night, July 13, the Zullo Gallery held an opening reception for their latest exhibition, Take 4, which shows the varied work of four talented artists: Lissa Banks, Deborah Friedman, Amy Parker, and Tracey J. Maroni. The reception was well-attended,...
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Ted Reinstein, journalist, author, and speaker, captivated his audience at the Sherborn Public Library on Thursday, June 29, with an historical presentation based on his book, Before Brooklyn: The Unsung Heroes Who Helped Break Baseball’s Color Barrier. Reinstein, a member of...
