Longtime community leaders and Wellesley Council on Aging activists John and Dwin Schuler and Mary Bowers are being recognized as outstanding individuals for their significant contributions to the Town and to the Council on Aging over many years. Two prominent rooms at the new Tolles Parsons Center (TPC) will be named in their...
By Rama K. Ramaswamy
Members of the Wellesley community were present at last weekend’s counter-demonstrations in Boston.
Among the many groups attending were Wellesley community members from World Of Wellesley (WOW), including President Michelle Chalmers, high school students from Wellesley High School and the Dana Hall School. Grant Hightower, METCO coordinator for WHS and teacher...
By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
As notes of sweet, fresh florals lingered in the air, visitors of Wellesley’s Massachusetts Horticultural Society enjoyed the perfect weather, talented band, and joyous atmosphere at the “Goddesses in the Garden” event. The event, sponsored by the Wellesley Bank Charitable Foundation, welcomed the public to the gardens to listen...
Yvonne Unger and Nancy Present-Van Broekhoven will be exhibiting their watercolors for the month of September at the Wellesley Public Library’s Wakelin Room. The show, entitled “Nature, Naturally,” reflects the inspiration they find in the everyday world of nature.
This will be the second time Nancy and Yvonne have collaborated in exhibiting their work....
By Rama K. Ramaswamy
On Sunday evening, August 13, World Of Wellesley organized a “Solidarity Vigil with Charlottesville” on the Wellesley Town Hall green.
Approximately 150 people were in attendance (ranging in age between 2 and 80) and “ready to speak up and act,” according to WOW organizers...
By Mary Kate NolanHometown Weekly Intern
In the lobby of the Wellesley Free Library, artist Kira Seamon studied her work at a distance, clothed in nature as if she were emerging from the Garden of Eden. Flowers adorned her white-blonde curls and her breezy shawl floated behind her with soft hues of brown, green,...
By Rama K. Ramaswamy
On August 21, 2017, Americans will experience the first complete solar eclipse in decades that will be completely visible throughout the continental United States. Furthermore, no one outside the continental US will be able to see it.
The August 21 eclipse has been aptly dubbed “The Great American Eclipse.” It will be viewable...
“I didn’t do it!”
Well, someone had to, so Wellesley Theatre Project (WTP) will find out who with "Chicago," the longest running American musical in Broadway history. Performances will take place Thursday, August 17 at 7:00 p.m., Friday, August 18 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 19 at 2:00 p.m. All performances will be held at...
As part of the Summer Movie Series, Wellesley residents and their families gathered on the lawn of Wellesley Town Hall at sunset on August 9 for a viewing of the modern classic, “Field of Dreams.”
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Doctors Femina and Ejaz Ali celebrated Wellesley Dental Group's 20th anniversary on August 4.
The Dental Group team wanted to honor this milestone with a fun, cookout-style party for friends, family, patients and community members. Over 100 people attended, enjoying hot-off-the-grill barbeque, cool refreshments and great company.
The year marks another milestone for the Dental...
This summer, Wellesley resident Angela Liu (’18, Buckingham Browne and Nichols School) and her team of ballet dancers returned to China to continue her ballet program in rural villages. A huge success in Duancun last summer, Angela decided to expand her program to Naduo, an ethnic minority village in Yunnan Province of China, in cooperation...
Natixis Global Asset Management has announced that Wellesley’s Jeffrey Pinsker-Smith is one of two recipients of this year’s George Wein Jazz Ambassador Scholarship. Since 2011, Natixis has provided scholarships to students who have shown tremendous musical ability, strong academic achievement, and a commitment to giving back to their communities. The scholarship was presented...
All are invited to the Goddesses in the Gardens event at The Gardens at Elm Bank on Thursday, August 17, from 5:30 p.m.- 8 p.m. Enjoy an evening of live music, harvest tastings, kid’s activities, and garden tours. Attendees are welcomed to bring a picnic dinner, a blanket or chairs, and enjoy live music by...
By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Blues guitarist Paul Speidel returned to the Wellesley Free Library on Thursday, July 27, to continue the second part of his four part music series, Summertime Blues, sponsored by Friends of the Wellesley Free Library. This time, singer and keyboardist Alizon Lissance accompanied Speidel as they played some of...
RBC Wealth Management's Wellesley branch is now displaying 14 pieces of art created by two Massachusetts veterans. The branch features art painted by two talented veterans, Jeffrey Kausek and Jennifer LaVita, who are both a part of the United States Veterans’ Artists Alliance (USVAA).
The United States Veterans’ Artists Alliance (USVAA) is...
Foundation for MetroWest recently received accreditation with the nation’s highest standard for philanthropic excellence - National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations. This program establishes legal, ethical, effective practices for community foundations everywhere.
“Meeting the National Standards benchmarks is a rigorous, comprehensive process,” said Randy Royster, Chair of the Community Foundations National Standards Board. “This accreditation...
By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
In November of 2006 the Wellesley Historical Society added a new addition to its myriad of offerings: a shop. The Tollhouse Shop is a collection of gently used items for sale, the profits of which go towards supporting the Society.
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Scouts from Wellesley’s Troop 185 made their way to the 2017 National Jamboree at Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia. Their many thrills included a meeting with Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.
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Last week, Boston Children's Hospital organized its 2nd annual Corporate Cup, during which 74 Boston based corporations joined together at Harvard's Stadium for a field day, all supporting the amazing kids under its care. The July 20 event raised over $591,000, well over its goal of $500K.
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Where else but the Wellesley Free Library (WFL) could one witness the antics of a bank-robbing moose and his unwitting accomplice or find out what happens when a snobby hermit crab threatens to sue a restaurant for slow service?
These were just two ideas created on the spot during...
