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Dover Library hosting Holiday House Tour

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...

Art Association launches new season

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...

Bids due for 46 Springdale

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...

‘Circus girl’ to visit Needham Library

‘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

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

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

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

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...

Learn to Play registration open

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....

Girl Power Hour coming soon

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’

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,...

Chamber Players’ first seasonal concert upcoming

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...

WEF Spelling Bee wordsmiths working overtime

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

Annual fair kicks off holiday weekend

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter Could there have been a better way for Needham’s community to ring in the long weekend than with the Needham Business Association’s Harvest Fair? Perhaps a trip to Europe or to a tropical island would have been nice, but for those staying local for Columbus Day weekend, the Harvest Fair...

One thousand books, immeasurable opportunities

One thousand books, immeasurable opportunities

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter Many adults remember being read to as a child. As children, no amount of bedtime stories is ever enough, and the best time in elementary school seems to be sitting on a big rug as the teacher reads a story aloud. To get parents and caretakers involved in kick-starting literacy...

Findley-Walters lifts Rockets past Mustangs

Findley-Walters lifts Rockets past Mustangs

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The Needham High School girls varsity soccer team earned a convincing 8-0 win at Norwood on Thursday afternoon thanks to a dominant performance on offense, highlighted by a two-goal, two-assist performance by junior striker Sophie Finley-Walters. It only took six minutes for Needham to get on the board on...

TGIF Nights coming for middle schoolers

TGIF Nights coming for middle schoolers

Needham Park and Rec will be hosting the first TGIF Night of the 2017-2018 school year on Friday, October 13, from 7:30-10:00 p.m. at Pollard Middle School. The program is just for 6th graders who live in or go to school in Needham, and will include music from a DJ, a crazy fun inflatable obstacle...

Trick or Trot 5K coming soon

Trick or Trot 5K coming soon

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 registered participants...

MCPE celebrating 30th year with campaign

MCPE celebrating 30th year with campaign

Thirty years ago, in the fall of 1987, 18-month-old Jessica McClure was rescued from a Texas well, the Minnesota Twins defeated the St. Louis Cardinals in the first World Series to feature games held indoors, George Michael released his single, “Faith,” and the comedy “Full House” first debuted on television. In 1987, the Medfield State...

Unique program mixes charity and education

Unique program mixes charity and education

By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter Fundraising for health-related charities and foundations can be hugely rewarding, but the time and effort spent organizing it can be quite taxing. In school, fundraising can sometimes take the focus off of learning, too, which frustrates teachers and administration. Luckily, Astrid Hendren has come up with an idea to combine fundraising...

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