Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
Dark, cloudy skies rolled in on Wednesday afternoon, just in time for the sun to illuminate the talent of the Medfield boys' soccer team as they engaged in a friendly scrimmage against the Walpole Timberwolves. This match provided both teams with...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
As the final days of August wane and the echoes of summer vacation recede, athletes lace up their shoes and converge on the fields and courts. Preseason, a period of self-imposed challenges and ambitions for new personal records, beckons athletes...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
Fall sports have resumed with fervor, marking the commencement of an exciting season. In the past week, numerous teams took to the fields and courts to demonstrate the fruits of their labor during preseason. Many squads have initiated the season...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
As the final days of August wane and the echoes of summer vacation recede, athletes lace up their shoes and converge on the fields and courts. Preseason, a period of self-imposed challenges and ambitions for new personal records, beckons athletes...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Reporter
August has slipped away, marking the final days of summer. As the hot temperatures begin to give way to a chill, the fall season is fully underway. Athletes are fastening their laces and taking to the fields and courts, aiming to...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The morning rain on Friday gave way to blue skies in the afternoon on August 18th, just in time for the outdoor craft and chat event at the Medfield Public Library (MPL). Quilted blankets adorned with threads, needles, and yarn set...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Children streamed into the community room of the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) on Tuesday, August 15th, eagerly joining in the festivities of the library's Summer Reading Finale Event. With anticipation filling the air, the crowd settled on the floor, poised...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Dover Council on Aging embarked on an enlightening journey to the Dover Town Library on Wednesday, August 16th, brimming with anticipation as they prepared to traverse the Atlantic and immerse themselves in the land nestled between Spain and France. Renowned...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese martial art dating back to 1670, is a multifaceted practice encompassing martial prowess, self-defense, and meditation. It serves as a conduit for achieving harmony between mind and body through its fluid and graceful motions.
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Poetry, with its whimsical nature, has the power to guide readers through a poet's thoughts and emotions, conveyed in a captivating sequence of words. Often associated with literary giants like William Shakespeare and Robert Frost, poetry evokes memories of lengthy school...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Native American heritage, deeply intertwined with the history of America prior to English settlements, serves as a foundation that permeates the natural landscape and is integral to early education. On August 7, the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) welcomed Kitty Hendricks-Miller,...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Long-time Walpole resident Marcie Schwartz has been an active participant in the local community for years, recently focusing on educating youth about the art of poetry and the intricate layers that poets can weave into their compositions. In addition to her...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Marcie Schwartz, a dedicated Mommy and Me teacher in Westwood, has been an active contributor to the local community for years. Recently, she has embarked on an endeavor to educate the youth about the intricacies of poetry and the profound depth...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Excitement filled the Islington Westwood Branch library on Thursday, August 10th, as young families descended the stairs, eager to witness an extraordinary animal exhibition. Matt Gabriel, from Animal World Experience, prepared to showcase live animals, enlightening the youthful audience about the...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The smell of sweetness in the air lured young bakers to the Medfield Public Library (MPL) community room on Wednesday, August 2nd. Scents of fresh lemon, lime, and a sugary crust awaited their arrival, it was a perfect day to make...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The smell of sweetness in the air lured young bakers to the Sherborn community room on Wednesday, August 2nd. Scents of fresh lemon, lime, and a sugary crust awaited their arrival, it was a perfect day to make pies. Kate Shepherd...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Imagine being only six years old and trying out something new that would become your career for the rest of your life? Devoting hours of hard long training sessions, practicing during the day, and studying schoolwork at night for your passion?...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Opening the doors to the community room at the Westwood Public Library (WPL) screams of laughter busted out the doorway, welcoming in the pure joy of children from belly-rolling jokes brought by visitor Jungle Jim.
It was Jungle...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On a summer morning, striking a nosedive breaking through the balmy air, and reaching speeds up to 200 miles per hour, a falcon hunts for its prey. As the sun begins to set, critters below search the grounds of a neighborhood...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Art can tell a story, no matter what form of art a piece speaks, it will always entrance the viewer into its reality. As for artists, anyone can be an artist that upholds the power of a pen and paper or...
