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Flag football registration open in Dec.

Flag football registration open in Dec.
Needham Flag Football League (NFFL) will be kicking off a coed NFL Flag Football League in September 2018 for grades K-8. Games will be played in Needham on Sundays. Space will be limited and registration will open on December 4. For more information, visit www.needhamflagfootball.com....
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Present-Van Broekhoven displaying artwork

Present-Van Broekhoven displaying artwork
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Nancy Present-Van Broekhoven and Mi Herzog share a love of watercolor painting and a love of travel. They built on these combined interests in a show of their paintings in November at Broadmoor, Mass Audubon's Wildlife Sanctuary, 280 Eliot Street in South Natick. The Show, called "From Here to There, Travels in Watercolor"...
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Dover Foundation holding ‘Rumors’ auditions

Dover Foundation holding ‘Rumors’ auditions
The Dover Foundation is well known for its theatre productions, and for their generous scholarship awards, which are made each year. They always receive great reviews for their musicals and plays, with recent productions being "Guys and Dolls" (2017), "Pirates of Penzance" (2016), "Oliver!" (2014), and "Barefoot in the Park" (2013). In spring 2018, the Foundation will...
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Speech and Debate celebrates success

Speech and Debate celebrates success
Needham Speech and Debate had a celebration had a parade of firsts and other fantastic performances, from Lexington to Philadelphia’s Cradle of Liberty, during the weekend of November 18-19. At St. Joseph University’s Villager Invitational, sophomore Annie Stein ranked first in declamation, while also finishing sixth with partner Shayan Raza in duo interpretation. Senior Sarah...
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Hunt Club simulates longstanding tradition

Hunt Club simulates longstanding tradition
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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter Dozens of people stood along the edges of Powisset field on November 18, patiently waiting for sight of them. Children played tag to pass the time and tugged on their parents’ coats as they waited. One little boy told his mom that he wanted to return to the car,...
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NEF selling teacher appreciation cards

NEF selling teacher appreciation cards
The Needham Education Foundation (NEF) is selling teacher appreciation cards as an opportunity for community members to show their gratitude while supporting innovation and excellence in Needham Public Schools. NEF will send a card to designated honoree(s), or members of the community may purchase cards to personalize and hand deliver. Cards are $15 each, $60 for...
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Raiders renew Thanksgiving grudge with Warriors

Raiders renew Thanksgiving grudge with Warriors
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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The Medfield and Dover-Sherborn Regional High School football teams wrote the latest chapter of their Thanksgiving rivalry on Thursday in a high-scoring and exciting affair. Behind a record-breaking day by senior running back Mason Giunta (19 carries for 159 yards and three touchdowns), who reached 1,000 rushing yards on...
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Historical Society ready to celebrate holidays

Historical Society ready to celebrate holidays
On Sunday afternoon, December 10, from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., the community will celebrate the holidays with popular singer, songwriter, and Victorian history interpreter Diane Taraz at the Benjamin Caryl House, 107 Dedham Street, Dover. Ms. Taraz will perform and lead a sing-a-long in traditional, though not necessarily religious, holiday music from 2:30 p.m....
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‘Nutcracker Ballet’ coming soon

‘Nutcracker Ballet’ coming soon
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Miss Michelle’s Center for the Performing Arts of Wellesley will present its tenth annual "Nutcracker Ballet," bringing together residents from Wellesley, Dover and surrounding communities for its performance on Saturday, Dec. 16 at Wilson Middle School, 22 Rutledge Road in Natick, at 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $25. For ticket information, call (781-237-0081) or...
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Women’s rights musical to be performed

Women’s rights musical to be performed
“We Did It For You! Women’s Journey Through History” is set to be performed at the Common Street Spiritual Center in Natick on December 10 at 4 p.m. Written by Thea Iberall, "We Did It For You!" is a charming musical that tells of the struggles and triumphs women have undergone to get their basic rights...
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Needham dance finishes third in state

Needham dance finishes third in state
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A year after winning the fall Division I state title in 2016, the Needham High School club dance team had another incredibly successful campaign in 2017, capped off with a third-place finish on Saturday in Braintree at the all-state championship meet. Before their third place finish on Saturday, the Rocket dancers had performed...
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CATH celebrates Thanksgiving in style

CATH celebrates Thanksgiving in style
Members of the community gathered at Needhams Center at the Heights (CATH) for their annual Thanksgiving feast. Over 140 participants were served as they caught up with one another, ate delicious food, and listened to beautiful piano music. Afterwards, they were treated to a show by The Notables singing group. Read more

NHS presents Distinguished Career Awards

NHS presents Distinguished Career Awards
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On Friday, October 27, Needham High School held its 28th annual Distinguished Career Awards ceremony. This year’s recipients were Margaret Farrell (class of 1992), Technical Officer for Polio Eradication, UNICEF; Lisa Tanzer (class of 1985), President, Life is Good; and Andy Husbands (class of 1987), Chef/Owner, Tremont 647 and the Smoke Shop. [caption id="attachment_23074"...
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St. George art to adorn library

St. George art to adorn library
The late William St. George, local artist and former cable TV host, will have some of his paintings exhibited in the Walpole Library during the month of November. The paintings will show his versatility, exemplified in his paintings of horses, portraits, and landscapes of Walpole and surrounding area. The paintings will be displayed in the...
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Gorse Mill Studios opening doors

Gorse Mill Studios opening doors
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On Saturday and Sunday, December 2 and 3, more than thirty Gorse Mill Studios artists will open their doors to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the 9th annual Holiday Open Studios and art sale, in conjunction with an exhibition of Needham artist N.C. Wyeth. At this free event at...
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LWV encouraging women to speak out

LWV encouraging women to speak out
On Sunday, November 13, the League of Women Voters welcomed 20 Needham women to participate in the workshop “Public Speaking for Women Activists.” Tina Packer, a professional Shakespearean actress and director, led the workshop. Ms. Packer is the founding artistic director of “Shakespeare and Company” in the Berkshires, where she served in that capacity for...
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Human Rights Forum continues in December

Human Rights Forum continues in December
The next forum in the Needham Human Rights Series, “Stopping the Rising Tide of Hate,” will be held on Saturday, December 2, from 4-6 p.m. at the Congregational Church of Needham, 1154 Great Plain Avenue. The keynote speaker will be Lecia Brooks, who leads the Southern Poverty Law Center’s outreach efforts on key initiatives and social...
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Garden Club hosting wreath/arrangement sale

Garden Club hosting wreath/arrangement sale
The Needham Garden Club will be holding its annual sale of holiday wreaths and table arrangements at the Needham Congregational Church, 1180 Great Plain Ave., from 9:00-1:00 on Saturday, Dec 2. The community is welcomed to see all the hand crafted wreaths and a wide variety of creative and unique arrangements for the holidays. The...
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