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.
Children experiment with plant prints
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Little ones were in for a treat this past Wednesday, August 9th, as Holly Miller held a Plant Prints craft event. Holly is the education outreach coordinator at the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill. This craft event was centered...
Teddy Larkin and the Haulers delight Zullo
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On August 11th at 8 pm, the Zullo Art Gallery and Center for the Arts played host to Teddy Larkin and the Haulers. The band, featuring two Medfield High School alumni, showcased Teddy Larkin on guitar and vocals, along with Lawrence...
Exploring pies at MPL
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...
Back Pages wow MEMO crowd
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On August 3rd, a large, enthusiastic crowd of adults of all ages and many children gathered near the gazebo to enjoy 60s, 70s, and 80s rock hits played by one of their favorite local bands. The band Back Pages is well...
Casual creativity for Adults
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Reporter
When days get long, and work continues to get busier and busier, or even if you just need a break from the fast-paced culture, hobbies can be the perfect escape. The Medfield Public Library has created the perfect group for artists...
Locals enjoy summer sounds
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The ongoing event of Summer Sounds hosted at the Bellforge Arts Center returned this past Wednesday, July 27th. The headliners for this evening included performances by Little Fuss and Jay Alan, both of which are rising homegrown artists. The event as...
Endangered species enjoy MPL
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
This past Tuesday, July 18th, the Medfield Public Library (MPL) hosted Joy Marzolf to present her live animal show on Endangered Species. The library was packed with excited little ones and their guardians to enjoy this amazing show and its special...
“King Lear” dazzles Bellforge audience
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
Directed by Benjamin Mederios, The Gazebo Players of Medfield’s rendition of the famous Shakesperan play “King Lear,” gifted audiences to a local and high-quality production, full of talented performers.
This tragic play was believed to have been written...
Take 4 at Zullo Gallery
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Thursday night, July 13, the Zullo Gallery held an opening reception for their latest exhibition, Take 4, which shows the varied work of four talented artists: Lissa Banks, Deborah Friedman, Amy Parker, and Tracey J. Maroni. The reception was well-attended,...
New American art at the ‘Forge
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Saturday, July 15th, the Bellforge Arts Center hosted the ‘Festival of New American Art’ for all to come and enjoy. This extraordinary celebration of art and music was held by the Foundation for New American Art and in partnership with...
The Grass Gypsys rock Medfield
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Medfield Employers and Merchants Organization (MEMO) are in the midst of their Summer Concert Series happening Thursdays, 6-8pm. Most recently, the band The Grass Gypsys performed this past Thursday, July 12th, at the Gazebo right next to the Medfield Public...
Hinkley Pond adventures
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On a sizzling summer day, the wishes of a refreshing dip in the water always sound appealing, a chance to escape from the humidity, take a swim, and have an enjoyable day of summer fun. Hinkley Pond is right around the...
Crafts bring out creativity and chatter
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Medfield Public Library hosted their ongoing program, Outdoor Craft & Chat for Adults, this past Wednesday, June 28th. Although the unpredictable weather made this program a bit challenging, all were welcome to bring their own chair or picnic blanket to...
Lizards bring joy to The Center
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Seniors were in for a treat this past Tuesday, June 27th, as Joy Marzolf presented her show, Leaping Lizards. Hosted by the Medfield Council on Aging, Marzolf brought six different lizards with her and talked about even more that are living...
Medfield auto-show returns for 21st anniversary
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Returning for their twenty-first anniversary, Medfield on the Charles, New England’s Premier Auto Show, was held on Sunday, June 25th on Hospital Road. This classic and custom auto show welcomed an array of cars from vintage to brand new.
A fun start to summer at Bellforge
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On June 21, an enthusiastic crowd enjoyed the first concert in the Summer Sounds series at the Bellforge Arts Center. On the sunny, summer solstice evening, folks of all ages relaxed on picnic tables, blankets, and chairs, enjoyed BBQ from Ribpublic’s...
The Center welcomes summertime
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Medfield Council on Aging kicked off summer with their event, “Welcome to Summer” Cookout. Seniors gathered at The Center at Medfield to enjoy hot dogs, macaroni salad, beans, chips, coleslaw and ice cream sandwiches in honor of the official start...
First Pride celebration at the ‘Forge
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The crazy mix of weather alternating between sun and rain did not stop the Bellforge from hosting their first annual Pride event this past Saturday, June 10th. This joyful celebration was in partnership with ONCE Somerville and honored the equality, visibility,...
Life Goes On inaugural event
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
It has been eight years since Maddie Walter, a resident of Westwood, experienced a life-altering traumatic event that led to her battle with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Following a two-week coma, Maddie defied the odds and has made remarkable progress...
