By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The second annual Dash for Dane Family Day and 5K event took place at Powisset Farm this past Sunday, marking a spirited day of racing. This event serves as a tribute to Dane's competitive spirit and his dedication to bringing friends...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Officer Kelley Scolponeti returned to The Center at The Heights on Wednesday to host her renowned 'Crafts with Kelley the Cop' event. This monthly gathering, scheduled every second Wednesday, offers senior women the opportunity to create crafts with a thematic twist...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Historian, author, radio host, and percussionist Craig Harris hosted his event “America’s Musical Roots: Songs and Stories” this past Wednesday night at The Center to a crowd full of guests. This foot-tapping program traces from the Appalachian ballads, fiddles, and banjos...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Zullo Gallery Center for The Arts hosted their opening reception this past Saturday night, where locals were welcomed to meet the artists and enjoy complimentary beverages and snacks. Starting back in 1988, the Zullo Gallery has been a cultural institution that aims to make...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Dover Parks and Recreation hosted their annual Youth Fishing Derby this past Sunday at Channing Pond for Dover resident families. Channing Pond was packed with little ones and their families to see who could catch the largest fish. Awards were handed out to those who...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Returning for their sixth appearance at the Walpole Public Library, Scottish folk band, North Sea Gas, were warmly welcomed within the Community Room this past Thursday. Band members, Ronnie MacDonald, Grant Simpson, and Dave Gilfillan, have been playing and touring worldwide for over forty years....
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Seniors were given a musical treat this past Wednesday as classical and jazz pianist, Mark West, came to perform at the Center at The Heights (CATH) in Needham. Professionally performing and also teaching for years, West played an array of songs during one of his...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Bellforge Arts Center is back again with their FieldFest Music Festival just in time to kick off the warm weather. Local music happens to be one of the heartbeats of Bellforge Arts Center, so the 2023 live music season has officially begun this past Saturday....
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
While the world has definitely become more tech-savvy, one cannot forget the importance of the written word. To shed some light on this topic, Masscribes - New England Calligraphy Organization, hosted the ‘Hands Through Time: A Calligraphy Alphabet Journey’ event at the Westwood Public Library...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Colors were certainly flying high this past Sunday at the Holi and Eid Celebration event hosted by the Indian Community of Needham (ICON). While Holi is usually celebrated in March, members of ICON decided to combine these two holidays to make the celebration even bigger....
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
With the unusual weather that has been happening over the years, Mass Audubon representative Tia Pinney stopped by the Walpole Public Library to discuss the nature of Massachusetts in a changing climate. Working for Mass Audubon for over twenty five years, Pinney is currently the...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The town of Needham got a fresh new look this past weekend during the celebration of The Pansy Festival Blossoms. Run by the Needham Council for Arts & Culture, one of the elements within this wonderful celebration included the brand new mural painted by Ryan...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
With Earth Day occurring this upcoming Saturday, the intergenerational program, Bridging the Years, put on a family-fun event this past Wednesday at the Walpole Public Library. Bridging the Years is a program comprised of the Teen Advisory Board, Parent Advisory Board, and the Walpole Council...
