Remembering the Blizzard of ’78
Needham discusses children and media
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Becoming a parent or guardian is a lifelong commitment to ensuring that a child is well cared for.
Among all the efforts in providing a child with everything he or she needs, however, parents may be incorporating things into their daily lives that could actually be negatively impacting their...
Needham artist’s work headed to London
Gorse Mill Studios artist Karen Krieger’s atmospheric landscape paintings will be on display as part of the Prince and Pilgrim’s Winter Exhibition in London from February 22-25 at the Stable Gallery, 174 Kew Road, TW9 2AS, UK (PrinceandPilgrim.com). Krieger’s London premier features contemplative work with her signature interplay of mist and mountains, both representational and...
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Bill Londergan happily retires from YMCA
The Charles River YMCA held a good-bye reception for Bill Londergan, who has been a day porter at the Charles River Center YMCA on Great Plain Ave. for 15 ½ years. In this position, where he worked five days a week, Bill cleaned the windows, swept the floors, and kept the building tidy.
“We have...
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Needham’s Deb Jacob receives Forde Award
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
For the past eleven years, Needham High School has hosted “Take Back the Night,” an event to spread awareness for domestic violence and sexual assault. With members of the community participating in the annual event and Needham High students consistently seeking to join the “Take Back the Night” club,...
NHS experiences ‘One Day’ author panel
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Have you ever finished a book that just left you so astounded and inspired to write your own novel?
It has certainly happened to some of the students at Needham High School.
For their half-day schedule on January 31, Needham High students participated in the “One Day” experience, with this...
Needham’s Walton exhibiting at watercolor show
Needham resident Nancy Walton will be among more than seventy-five artists participating in the 2018 New England Watercolor Society Signature Members Show, to be held from February 6 through March 4. Bringing together the work of some of New England's finest watercolor artists, the show will be held at the Guild of Boston Artists, 162...
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NEF Spelling Bee set for March 18
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On Sunday, March 18, at 3 p.m. in the Needham High School gymnasium, the Needham Education Foundation (NEF) will hold its annual spelling bee. As the NEF’s largest fundraiser, the Bee draws spellers of all ages from Needham schools, businesses, and the community. This year’s bee will again feature the elementary school round...
John Shea running Marathon for TCR
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The Children’s Room (TCR) has announced that John Shea, a resident of Needham, has been selected to run the 2018 Boston Marathon to fundraise and promote awareness for TCR. This is the third year in a row that John has run on our Boston Marathon team. Based in Arlington, The Children’s Room is...
Library tees up mini-golf event
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Over time, many public libraries have evolved to be the hub of the community. Friendly librarians, a wealth of information available through books and computers, and plenty of programming for all ages draw masses to libraries.
Well, at least that’s the case with the Needham Free Public Library.
The...
Rocket Speech and Debate roll
The Needham Speech and Debate Team won several accolades January 13-14 at Lexington and from January 19-21 at Columbia University.
In Lextinton, in varsity Lincoln-Douglas (LD) debate, sophomore Zachary Lu finished in the top twenty, dropping to Lake Highland of Florida, while in novice LD, ninth grader Sasha Reiser reached quarters, being defeated in a 2-1...
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Pack 23 holds pinewood derby
Needham Cub Scout Pack 23 held its annual pinewood derby event at St. Joseph Elementary School on Sunday. The pinewood derby is a racing event for Cub Scouts who, with the help of parents, create their own custom cars to race on a track. Scouts build their cars out of pine wood, plastic wheels and...
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Needham celebrates MLK’s life and work
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On April 4, 1968, the world mourned the loss of Martin Luther King, Jr., a prominent civil rights activist. King’s advocacy of nonviolence and civil disobedience to achieve social justice made large strides in the civil rights movement. We honor Martin Luther King, Jr. each year on the third...
Photojournalist delivers presentation on life’s work
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Perhaps you might not recognize the name Ed Kashi, but if you’ve picked up an issue of National Geographic in the last two decades, you’ve likely seen his work. Kashi is a freelance, award-winning photojournalist and filmmaker, impassioned by the social and political issues upon which his work sheds...
Needham librarian Rowse honored by MSLA
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The Massachusetts School Library Association has awarded Paige Rowse, School Librarian at Needham High School, the 2018 Web Seal of Excellence Award.
A school library's web presence is an important tool for teaching, learning, communication, advocacy, and public relations. This award recognizes excellence in a school library’s use of web tools. The Needham...
Dahlin playing Homegrown Coffeehouse
Emilia Dahlin is set to play the Homegrown Coffeehouse, located at the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church at the corner of Great Plain and Dedham Avenue in Needham center, on Saturday, January 27, at 8:00 p.m.
Born on a small farm south of Boston to a musical instrument-collecting father and accordion-playing mother, Emilia was destined for...
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Artist Wilsey exhibiting at library
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The Needham Library Friends Gallery is presenting a new solo exhibit demonstrating art works by Naomi Wilsey. The title, “Facets,” is an expression of the diverse aspects and range of the artist. The public is invited to view the exhibit through the month of January during library hours.
Naomi Wilsey, a long-time Needham...
CATH proves you can draw
By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
There are three small words that Needham-based artist, Adrienne Lederman, just does not believe. What are those words?
“I can’t draw.”
Through the Center at the Heights’s (CATH) drawing workshop, “You Can Draw,” Adrienne teaches basic drawing techniques advertised to those who can’t even draw a stick figure with a ruler.
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‘Fashions in Fiction’ coming to library
The Friends of the Needham Public Library will present "Fashions in Fiction with Kandie Carle" on Sunday, January 21, at 2:00 p.m., in the Library’s Community Room.
This program is a delightful show-and-tell on the clothing of Regency England as reflected in Jane Austen’s fiction. The event will include dressing "Elizabeth Bennet" and "Mr. Darcy"...
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LWV hosting voting innovation program
