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Christmas Tree Sale in full swing

Christmas Tree Sale in full swing
The annual Norfolk Lodge, A.F. & A.M. Christmas Tree sale is back for Christmas 2017, 45 years after the first Christmas Tree Sale was held in 1972. The Christmas Tree Sale will be held through December 21. For sale will be Nova Scotia balsams of various sizes - from four feet to 12 feet - as...
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Zumbathon raises PR hurricane funds

Zumbathon raises PR hurricane funds
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On Thursday, Nov. 9, the NHS Spanish Club and Dance Team hosted a “Zumbathon.” The proceeds from the event (over $700 as of November 9) will go to the Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief Fund of Vamonos Tours....
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Flag football registration open in Dec.

Flag football registration open in Dec.
Needham Flag Football League (NFFL) will be kicking off a coed NFL Flag Football League in September 2018 for grades K-8. Games will be played in Needham on Sundays. Space will be limited and registration will open on December 4. For more information, visit www.needhamflagfootball.com....
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Present-Van Broekhoven displaying artwork

Present-Van Broekhoven displaying artwork
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Nancy Present-Van Broekhoven and Mi Herzog share a love of watercolor painting and a love of travel. They built on these combined interests in a show of their paintings in November at Broadmoor, Mass Audubon's Wildlife Sanctuary, 280 Eliot Street in South Natick. The Show, called "From Here to There, Travels in Watercolor"...
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Speech and Debate celebrates success

Speech and Debate celebrates success
Needham Speech and Debate had a celebration had a parade of firsts and other fantastic performances, from Lexington to Philadelphia’s Cradle of Liberty, during the weekend of November 18-19. At St. Joseph University’s Villager Invitational, sophomore Annie Stein ranked first in declamation, while also finishing sixth with partner Shayan Raza in duo interpretation. Senior Sarah...
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NEF selling teacher appreciation cards

NEF selling teacher appreciation cards
The Needham Education Foundation (NEF) is selling teacher appreciation cards as an opportunity for community members to show their gratitude while supporting innovation and excellence in Needham Public Schools. NEF will send a card to designated honoree(s), or members of the community may purchase cards to personalize and hand deliver. Cards are $15 each, $60 for...
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CATH celebrates Thanksgiving in style

CATH celebrates Thanksgiving in style
Members of the community gathered at Needhams Center at the Heights (CATH) for their annual Thanksgiving feast. Over 140 participants were served as they caught up with one another, ate delicious food, and listened to beautiful piano music. Afterwards, they were treated to a show by The Notables singing group. Read more

NHS presents Distinguished Career Awards

NHS presents Distinguished Career Awards
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On Friday, October 27, Needham High School held its 28th annual Distinguished Career Awards ceremony. This year’s recipients were Margaret Farrell (class of 1992), Technical Officer for Polio Eradication, UNICEF; Lisa Tanzer (class of 1985), President, Life is Good; and Andy Husbands (class of 1987), Chef/Owner, Tremont 647 and the Smoke Shop. [caption id="attachment_23074"...
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Gorse Mill Studios opening doors

Gorse Mill Studios opening doors
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On Saturday and Sunday, December 2 and 3, more than thirty Gorse Mill Studios artists will open their doors to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the 9th annual Holiday Open Studios and art sale, in conjunction with an exhibition of Needham artist N.C. Wyeth. At this free event at...
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LWV encouraging women to speak out

LWV encouraging women to speak out
On Sunday, November 13, the League of Women Voters welcomed 20 Needham women to participate in the workshop “Public Speaking for Women Activists.” Tina Packer, a professional Shakespearean actress and director, led the workshop. Ms. Packer is the founding artistic director of “Shakespeare and Company” in the Berkshires, where she served in that capacity for...
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Human Rights Forum continues in December

Human Rights Forum continues in December
The next forum in the Needham Human Rights Series, “Stopping the Rising Tide of Hate,” will be held on Saturday, December 2, from 4-6 p.m. at the Congregational Church of Needham, 1154 Great Plain Avenue. The keynote speaker will be Lecia Brooks, who leads the Southern Poverty Law Center’s outreach efforts on key initiatives and social...
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Garden Club hosting wreath/arrangement sale

Garden Club hosting wreath/arrangement sale
The Needham Garden Club will be holding its annual sale of holiday wreaths and table arrangements at the Needham Congregational Church, 1180 Great Plain Ave., from 9:00-1:00 on Saturday, Dec 2. The community is welcomed to see all the hand crafted wreaths and a wide variety of creative and unique arrangements for the holidays. The...
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Needham High takes back the night

Needham High takes back the night
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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter On November 16, an outstanding group of over sixty Needham High School students hosted the eleventh annual Take Back the Night event in the school’s cafeteria. Although it’s a painful and uncomfortable subject to broach, the evening spreads awareness for sexual assault and domestic abuse. With REACH Beyond Domestic Violence...
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J is for Jerry Pallotta

J is for Jerry Pallotta
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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter A for apple, B for ball, C for cat… isn’t that how most alphabet books go? Not anymore, thanks to children’s author Jerry Pallotta, who has written over 75 books, many of which are alphabet books. Pallotta is the author of refreshing and intricate alphabet books like “The Icky Bug...
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Honors Chorus sings for those who served

Honors Chorus sings for those who served
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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter Every week, a group of fourth and fifth graders from each of the five Needham elementary schools meet up to rehearse a collection of songs. These students are dedicated singers and successfully landed a spot in the Needham Elementary Honors Chorus after auditioning at the beginning of the school...
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Women in World Jazz coming to library

Women in World Jazz coming to library
The Friends of the Needham Public Library will present Women in World Jazz, on Sunday, November 19, at 2:00 p.m., in the Library’s Community Room. Women in World Jazz brings together women of different nationalities with extensive experience in performance and education. The music is easy to relate to, diverse, and danceable. All members of the...
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NCT presenting ‘Oliver!’ in November

NCT presenting ‘Oliver!’ in November
Needham Community Theatre (NCT) will open its 2017-2018 season with the production of "Oliver!", a musical based on Charles Dickens’ highly acclaimed masterpiece about a young orphan boy caught up in the troubles and turbulence of 19th century city streets. The production is directed by Marianne Lonati and musical direction by Alan Rodi. Read more

Circle of Hope brings families together

Circle of Hope brings families together
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Needham-based nonprofit Circle of Hope hosted its second annual family event, Full Circle, Saturday morning on Needham Town Common. Each child received a “Passport of Giving” and collected stamps as they moved through different stations created by Circle of Hope Board Vice Chair Clair Windsor and her leadership team, Claire Steigner, Christine Holland, and...
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Needham’s Cuddy spearheading Shoebox Project

Needham’s Cuddy spearheading Shoebox Project
Julia Cuddy is a 16-year-old junior at Needham High School. This past fall, she was chosen to hold the role of Boston Local Coordinator for The Shoebox Project for Shelters. The Shoebox Project for Shelters is a public charity that collects and distributes gifts in the form of shoeboxes to women who are homeless or...
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