By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Returning for its fifth year, the Sherborn Public Library (SPL) hosted a Holiday Gift Wrap-a-thon on Tuesday, December 19th and Wednesday, December 20th. All were welcome to bring their gifts to wrap as well as enjoy some other fun activities.
Sherborn holds live nativity showing
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
St. Francis is generally credited with arranging the first living nativity scene in 1223 C.E., near a monastery in the medieval village of Greccio, in what is now Italy. Since then, living nativities, recreations of the events around the birth of Jesus,...
Sherborn hosts joyful Hanukkah celebration
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
In honor of the start of Hanukkah on December 7th, the Sherborn Library hosted a Menorah Lighting on the evening of Monday, December 11th. All were welcome to come and light the Menorah as well as enjoy some light refreshments afterwards.
Gingerbread joy at the DTL
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
On Saturday, December 9, the Dover Town Library (DTL) held their third and final Gingerbread House Making session. This event occurs annually, offering multiple sessions for families with children of all ages. The multiple sessions are necessary due to the sheer...
Eco-friendly craft workshop at Sherborn Library
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Sherborn Library recently hosted a Recycled Sweater Mitten Workshop where participants could transform any sweater into a cozy pair of mittens. This hands-on and eco-friendly crafting experience was completely free of charge and all were welcome to attend.
DTL has Hands on Nature
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Little ones enjoyed an engaging and educational experience on Monday, November 27th, as Hands on Nature visited the Dover Town Library (DTL) to discuss contemporary big predators. Heather Simpson, a representative from Hands on Nature, delivered a PowerPoint presentation highlighting various...
More than a Festival of Trees
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Massachusetts Horticultural Society's Festival of Trees is celebrating its 15th year in 2023. More than just a festival of trees, the event has grown into a fun, multifaceted, family-friendly holiday destination at the society's Garden at Elm Bank on route 16...
DSMS musical promises a supercalifragilistic evening
By Amanda Brown
Community Contributor
It will be a jolly holiday indeed when Dover-Sherborn Middle School’s production of the classic musical Mary Poppins opens at Dover-Sherborn’s Mudge Auditorium for four performances December 7th at 6:30pm, December 8th at 7pm, and December 9th at 1pm and 7pm.
Powisset Farm hosts Haybale Tree Lighting
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Powisset Farm ushered in the holiday season with its annual Holiday Haybale Tree Lighting on Saturday, December 2nd. The fully booked event welcomed 300 attendees at no cost, offering a variety of activities for everyone's enjoyment.
Fire pits...
COA learns about Thanksgiving traditions
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Just in time for Thanksgiving, the Dover Town Library (DTL) hosted Historian Anthony Sammarco to talk about Thanksgiving traditions throughout the earliest years in Boston on Monday, November 20. This event was sponsored by the Dover Council on Aging (COA) and...
Mary Poppins takes flight at DSMS
On a recent Monday afternoon at Dover-Sherborn Middle School’s (DSMS) Mudge Auditorium, a spectacular sight took place: 7th grader Brynn Cullum and 8th grader Caroline Johnson were taking turns floating through the air, holding the iconic umbrella and satchel of Mary Poppins.
Moments later, 8th graders Sully McStravick and Dash...
Spicing things up at Sherborn Library
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The smell of the fall and holiday season filled the air in the Community Room at the Sherborn Library, as they held a Make Your Own Festive Seasoning event. This workshop was hosted by Therapy Gardens who offers an array of...
The deep meaning behind “Eliot” Street
By Douglas Brown
Community Contributor
Last week, I wrote about two individuals in the 17th Century – Roxbury Minister John Eliot and Massachusetts Bay government official Daniel Gookin - who worked together to establish villages throughout the Massachusetts Bay Colony for the “Praying Indians” - the name...
Sherborn’s serene Watercolor Class debut
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Sherborn community members were in for a tranquil and relaxing evening at the beginning of the month as the Sherborn Library hosted their first Watercolor Class. Cosponsored by the Sherborn Council on Aging, this much anticipated event filled up rather quickly,...
The deep meaning behind “Eliot” Street
By Douglas Brown
Community Contributor
In the center of Sherborn, at the only traffic light, there is an unremarkable street sign on the road to South Natick. When you are next there, waiting for the light to change, take a moment to reflect on the name. What...
A not-so-scary good time at SPL
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Little ones were in for a fun, not-so-spooky treat this past Tuesday, October 31st, as the Sherborn Public Library (SPL) hosted a Halloween Storytime for all to come and enjoy. Mini ghosts, ghouls, goblins and more filled the Nora’s Treehouse room...
A Boo-tiful time in the barnyard
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Little one’s and their families were in for a special treat this past Friday, October 27th, as Powisset Farms hosted their “Boo in the Barnyard” Halloween event! Everyone was welcome to come dressed up in their costumes for trick or treating...
SPL holds Annual Jack-O-Lantern Competition
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Sherborn Library hosted some friendly competition throughout the month of October with their 4th Annual Jack-O-Lantern Competition! Starting on October 13th, families had up to ten days to craft and carve their pumpkins to be submitted into the contest.
Trunk-or-Treating at Pine Hill
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
Ghouls, witches, princesses, wizards, and creatures of all kids ventured out to Pine Hill Elementary this past Saturday, October 28th to take part in Sherborn’s third annual trunk-or-treating event! Trunk-or-treating is an event where adults decorate the back of their cars...
SPL offers valuable network for job seekers
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Are you over the age of fifty and looking for a job? Maybe you are on the hunt for a new career path? Well through the Sherborn Public Library, the 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group is here to help!
