Category Archive for "Wellesley"

Garden Study Group to present ‘Birdscaping’

The Wellesley Garden Study Group will host an illustrated garden program, “Birdscaping: Home Sweet Habitat,” presented by Jana Milbocker and Joan Butler. The event will take place on Wednesday, September 27, at the Wellesley Free Library on 530 Washington Street. Members of the community are invited to join the Garden Study Group for coffee at...

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The Elizabeth Seton Residence Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility has announced its Annual Meet the Need Dinner, to be held this year at Wellesley Country Club on Thursday, October 19. Wellesley native Mr. Salvatore DeFazio, III will be honored at the event in recognition of his lifelong commitment to the Sisters of Charity...

Wellesley sisters volunteer in South Africa

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Gigi Condren and a South African child.[/caption] Gigi Condren (Cambridge School of Weston '19) and Lexie Condren (WHS '16, Bryant University '20) recently spent two weeks volunteering in the Projects Abroad Care & Community program in...

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With autumn on the horizon and outdoor activities in high gear, deer ticks are rearing their ugly heads again. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to stay aware and protect yourself from them. What's a deer tick? A deer tick is a tiny, parasitic insect found in woodlands, scrub, and meadows. They're named for their...

Horticultural Society fuses art with nature

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly The Massachusetts’s Horticultural Society’s Gardens at Elm Bank are truly a piece of art. From the meticulously planted flowers and shrubs to the perfectly manicured greens, the Elm Bank grounds are a treat for the senses, boasting beautiful sights, fresh scents, and a relaxed atmosphere. It would seem an ideal venue...

By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter Story time, playing instruments, and dancing are some of the most enriching activities for children. They are activities that can be done nearly anywhere at just about any time with practically anybody. While the combinations of what, where, when and with whom are endless, preschool-aged children found themselves listening to stories,...

WSA sponsoring Sally Meding demonstration

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Sally Meding will share her creative process in a painting demonstration entitled “Realism through Abstraction.” This event is being sponsored by the Wellesley Society of Artists, Inc. (WSA) and will take place at the Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington Street, on Wednesday, September 27. A reception and WSA Fall show awards presentation will...

Lester, Rufus Ellington Jr. of Wellesley, retired United States Army Colonel, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at the age of 88, surrounded by his family. He was born in Macon, Georgia on July 23, 1929 to Rufus E. Lester and Sarah D. Lester, and was brother to Dillard Lester. Rufus began a distinguished...

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter Gone are the days of running through the sprinklers in the backyard and lounging around the house all day, and in are the days of jotting down notes in a spiral-bound notebook and hauling a stuffed backpack home every day. For Dover and Sherborn, Walpole, Medfield, Needham and...

On September 16, the Modifiers annual car show will return with its “classic cars, people and fun.” What makes this show special is not only the color, excitement, and noise, but that the majority of proceeds go to The Wellesley Food Pantry, next door to the Wellesley Community Center, and the United States Marine Corps...

Fuller Brook Park restoration concluding

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The town of Wellesley’s milestone project to restore historic Fuller Brook Park, the two-and-a-half mile linear park winding through the center of the community, is coming to an end. Planning and design work began in 2009, and actual construction in the park, which most town residents refer to as the “brook path” because...

The Gardens at Elm Bank will open its gates free to all for the third annual Arts on the Green on Wednesday, September 13 from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. Members of the community are encouraged to soak up the last of summer by wandering the gardens, enjoying live music, and strolling through Elm Bank’s Art Walk....

Wellesley Theatre Project has announced its fifth annual Cone Crawl to be held on Sunday, September 10, from noon through 5 p.m. Community supporters, students, parents, and folks wanting to have a crazy fun time visiting the best cone shops around are invited to purchase a WTP fifth annual Cone Crawl ticket for $10 each....

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Members of the Powisset Farm Hens & Hogs 4-H Club of Dover recently competed in a swine show at the Worcester County 4-H Fair in Spencer, MA. Participants were judged on their abilities in the show ring and the appearance of their pig(s). Their pigs were judged for market and breeding suitability....

Traveling planetarium comes to Wellesley

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter The Wellesley Free Library invited guests to gaze at the night sky inside the library’s Wakelin Room on Tuesday, August 22, just before sunset. That may sound a bit strange, as the only star visible before nighttime falls is the sun, and because the library visitors were indoors in...

By Peter Kougias Hometown Weekly Intern In August of 1977, an Italian horror movie slipped into American drive-ins and grindhouse theaters. While promoted as a sleazy exploitation flick, “Suspiria” has lived on as a dashing example of horror film class. “Suspiria” tells the story of American student, Suzy Bannion (Jessica Harper), who travels to prestigious Tanz Dance Academy...

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By Rama K. Ramaswamy Over the weekend, the World of Wellesley held a summer gathering at Warren Park to celebrate community. Boston families and new families were welcomed alike over sandwiches, fruit and other refreshments. Over 200 people were in attendance, welcomed by organizers Allison Britton, Kate Griffith, Sajida Khudairi, Russ Cramer and WOW...

Teen Center holding Back to School Party

The Wellesley Teen Center will be holding its Back to School Party on Saturday, September 9, from 7-9 p.m. at Welllesley Middle School. The party is open to all Wellesley kids in grades 6-8, and will feature a DJ and dancing, photobooth, dodgeball, Wii and more. All current Teen Center members are welcome. There will be...

Boys in grade 1-5 are invited to join Wellesley’s Cub Scout Pack 140. Membership in the Cub Scouts entails camping, overnights at museums and ballgames, citizenship, service and just plain fun. During the school year both the Pack and each Den meet once per month. Minimum annual dues are $75 per scout. To join the...

The Charles River Center will hold its 7th Annual 5K Run/1-Mile Walk on Sunday, September 24, at 11:00 a.m. This USA Track and Field-certified course loops through the scenic backroads of Needham and Wellesley, beginning and ending at the Charles River Center, 59 East Militia Heights Drive, Needham. All abilities are welcome, and the first 300...

Category Archives: Wellesley

Garden Study Group to present ‘Birdscaping’

Meet the Need Dinner coming soon

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Wellesley sisters volunteer in South Africa

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Deer ticks: what to know

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Horticultural Society fuses art with nature

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Youths sing and swing at library

WSA sponsoring Sally Meding demonstration

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Rufus E. Lester

Students roll back to school

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Modifiers car show coming in September

Fuller Brook Park restoration concluding

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Arts on the Green coming to Elm Bank

WTP announces annual Cone Crawl

4-H members compete in swine show

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Traveling planetarium comes to Wellesley

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‘Suspiria’ spellbinds 40 years later

WOW celebrates community in Wellesley

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Teen Center holding Back to School Party

Cub Scouts recruiting new members

Charles River Center holding road race

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