This month, on March 21 at 4:00 p.m., the Wellesley Community Center (WCC) will present David Oliver as the next guest at Gil Stubbs’ World of Magic.
David Oliver is a master of presenting classical magic in a contemporary manner. His magic has been featured on the Discovery Channel, “The Early Show” on CBS,...
The Boston Marathon is one of the most iconic and famous sporting events in the entire world, with all of those who take part in it running for their own personal reasons or beliefs. In 2017, one local athlete will take to the streets of Massachusetts on Patriots Day and run for what...
By Rama K. Ramaswamy
Wellesley Parents Supporting Art Students (WPSAS) is an organization dedicated to supporting students who are interested in participating in the fine and visual arts in the Wellesley Public Schools. Last year, WPSAS established an Emerging Artists Awards program for eighth grade students in the Wellesley Public Schools. This year, they are expanding...
By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Unfortunately, in today’s world, classical music has become somewhat of a forgotten genre. Audiences at the Boston Symphony Orchestra have high average ages, and many children grow up not knowing much about classical music other than what they hear in television commercials or through pre-loaded ringtones. The Wellesley Symphony...
The Wellesley Education Foundation (WEF) will present “The Big Disconnect: Protecting Childhood & Family Relationships in the Digital Age” on Tuesday, March 21, at 7:00 p.m. in the WHS Auditorium.
The community is welcomed to join the WEF for an engaging evening with Dr. Catherine Steiner-Adair. Through presentation and skits, Dr. Steiner-Adair will help parents understand...
By Lisa Moore
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
On the afternoon of February 12, as the snow was softly falling, a brave group of library patrons ventured out for an hour of chamber music. Chamber music is a form of classical music that is composed for a small group of instruments.
The Wellesley Chamber Players are a collective of students...
On Saturday, March 4, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the women of Wellesley and surrounding towns are invited to gather for a retreat focused on smart self-care. Topics are of special interest to mothers, but all are welcome.
Sponsored in part by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, the second annual Wellesley Wellness Retreat will take place...
Susan Miao, President of the House and Garden Club of Wellesley, presents a check for summer camp scholarships to Peter Johannsen of the Friendly Aid. Ruth Ecker, member of the House and Garden Club and District Representative for the MA Federation of Garden Clubs, looks on....
By Rama K. Ramaswamy
Last weekend, Fiske Elementary School’s PTO held its 2nd annual science fair in the school’s gym, which was lined with tables covered in posters and experiments designed by K-5 students.
Some experiments lit up, others were frothy, a few told stories with their shiny color photos, and some plugged into lemons,...
Wellesley Boy Scout Troop 185 held their Winter Court of Honor on Monday, February 6, 2017 at the Italo-American Club. Since the last Court of Honor in the summer of 2016, 42 Scouts earned a total of 138 Merit Badges, 33 Boys advanced a total of 35 ranks and 17 Scouts earned special...
On Friday, February 3, over 75 seniors attended the Colgate Thirteen’s a cappella performance at the Wellesley Council on Aging. Audience members enjoyed the performance and had the opportunity to speak with many of the talented performers after the show. They performed songs from the 40s and 50s.
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by Rama K. Ramaswamy
According to Jennifer Siedman, Director of Development of the Wellesley Free Library, “it may have been cold outside, but things were heating up inside the Wellesley Free Library.”
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by Rama K. Ramaswamy
The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards program is the longest-running, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens in the United States. Students submit works in a number of categories including photography, drawing, printmaking, sculpture and mixed media. Thousands of entries are considered and a select few awardees receive the Gold Key, Silver...
by Rama K. Ramaswamy
Yuval Ron is most often described as a “World Music artist, composer, educator, peace activist and record producer.” The Yuval Ron Seeker of Truth Ensemble was formed in 1999 and according to YR music, they “endeavor to alleviate national, racial, religious and cultural divides by uniting the music and dance...
by Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Recently, relations have begun to change between the United States and Cuba. Photographer Belinda Soncini and author Kip Langello traveled to Cuba to investigate the current state of the country, as well as the perceived changes that will come due to the shifting relationship. Currently on display at the...
By Lisa Moore
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
Wellesley Garden Study Group, Wellesley Green Schools, and Massachusetts Horticultural Society teamed up last week to present a free program about the school garden initiative. Started in the 19th century by Mass Horticultural Society, the school gardens initiative provides a wealth of educational opportunities for students and schools. John Forti, director...
The Wellesley Choral Society will present A Gilbert and Sullivan Mashup in Cabaret on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Wellesley Hills Congregational Church, 207 Washington St. The Society’s casual pops-style, family-friendly entertainment includes complimentary refreshments as well as a silent auction and, of course, a wide selection of Gilbert and Sullivan songs.
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The Wellesley Education Foundation and the Wellesley Municipal Light have launched the second annual STEM EXPO Sustainability Challenge. This contest is designed to engage Wellesley students by inviting them to write an essay, story, poem, or persuasive argument. Students are invited to create an artwork/model or make a video about how renewable energy (solar, wind,...
by Rama K. Ramaswamy
Challenge Success (CS), a new initiative at Wellesley High School (WHS), in partnership with Wellesley Education Foundation (WEF), is addressing the growing concern regarding increasing levels of stress and anxiety. The program was launched just a week ago, much to the interest of the Wellesley community. A mere five minutes...
By Rama K. Ramaswamy
The 17th annual World of Wellesley MLK Breakfast was called “a huge success” by attendees, who were estimated at over 100. Among this year’s highlights were keynote speaker Chuck Collins, the Harvard College Kuumba Singers, and an announcement by WOW President, Michelle Chalmers, that the non-profit organization intends to roll...
