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IAM Strong 5K to be held on May 1

IAM Strong 5K to be held on May 1
The Second Annual IAM Strong Foundation 5K Run and Walk will take place on Sunday, May 1. The 5K off road course will begin at the Charles Flahive Field at Westwood High School at 9:30 a.m. There will be a 1.5 mile route for those preferring a shorter option, as well as an obstacle course...
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Westwood Gridiron Club hosting Nine and Dine tournament

Westwood Gridiron Club hosting Nine and Dine tournament
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The Westwood Grid Iron Club’s sixth annual Nine and Dine tournament will be held on Monday, June 13 at the Norfolk Golf Club in Westwood. Registration begins at 2:15 p.m. with a 3 p.m. shotgun start. The tournament will be followed by a wine tasting, appetizers and dinner by Conrad’s at the...
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Westwood Woman’s Club enjoys Art Day

Westwood Woman’s Club enjoys Art Day
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Members and guests of the Westwood Woman’s Club enjoyed a delightful day recently with a program by two local watercolor artists, Carol Ahearn and Barbara Gearon, who had a beautiful display of their paintings of iris, lilies, hydrangea, sunflowers, lady slippers and more. Carol, who first painted in art class at Westwood High School,...
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Westwood High senior hosts ‘Hoops for Hunger’ tournament

Westwood High senior hosts ‘Hoops for Hunger’ tournament
By Douglas McCulloch Hometown Weekly Staff Westwood High senior Davonte Higginbottom hosted a charity basketball tournament to benefit the Westwood Food Pantry last Friday. With 66 students participating, the Hoops for Hunger basketball tournament raised a total of $402, which will be donated to the Westwood Food Pantry. For most high school seniors with sports ambitions, they...
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Westwood High Model UN enjoying fourth year

Westwood High Model UN enjoying fourth year
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By Douglas McCulloch Hometown Weekly Staff A group of Westwood High students have been busy solving international crises, preventing wars and fighting climate change, among other projects through Westwood High’s Model UN club. Model UN aims to provide its members with immersive simulations of global politics. Traditionally, the simulations have students taking on the...
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Westwood resident running in the Boston Marathon

Westwood resident running in the Boston Marathon
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On April 18, 30,000 runners will begin at the starting line in Hopkinton ready to complete the 120th Boston Marathon. Joining those athletes is Kirsten Boger of Westwood, who is part of Team Summer Learning, a group of runners raising money to support campers at both Hale Reservation and Courageous Sailing. ...
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Downey PTO hosts Daddy Daughter Dance in Westwood

Downey PTO hosts Daddy Daughter Dance in Westwood
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On Saturday April 2, the Downey PTO held a Daddy Daughter Dance, which drew a large number of Downey students and fathers. Everyone present in the beautifully decorated auditorium enjoyed a memorable evening of dance, music, refreshments and laughs. With flowers aplenty and a Daddy Daughter Photo Booth to capture the fun, a special evening...
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Harvey Leonard to speak in Westwood

Harvey Leonard to speak in Westwood
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Harvey Leonard, Boston’s top meteorologist, will give a presentation at the next Westwood Men’s Club meeting on April 21 at 9 a.m. Widely regarded as one of Boston’s top meteorologists, Harvey Leonard is WCVB Channel 5’s chief meteorologist. He will reveal what happens behind the green screen to compile a concise, interesting and...
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Three Westwood scouts named Eagles

Three Westwood scouts named Eagles
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By Douglas McCulloch Hometown Weekly Staff Three Westwood Boy Scouts accepted the highest rank of the Boy Scouts of America last Saturday as they were officially accepted into the rank of Eagle Scout. The scouts, Jared Lam, Matthew Wagner and Matthew Mason, were officially sworn in as Eagle Scouts at an Eagle Court of Honor held...
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Westwood students preparing to debut ‘Cinderella’

Westwood students preparing to debut ‘Cinderella’
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By Douglas McCulloch Hometown Weekly Staff Students in Thurston Middle’s drama program are busy preparing for their performance of “Cinderella.” There will be three showing of the classic fairy tale. The show will debut on April 7 at 7 p.m., with a show on April 8 at 7 p.m. and a show on April 9...
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Westwood Town Clerk announces important Westwood election dates

Westwood Town Clerk announces important Westwood election dates
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Westwood Town Clerk’s Office announces important election dates The Westwood Town Clerk’s office would like to remind residents of the upcoming town election and town meeting. The Annual Town Election will take place on Tuesday, April 26. Polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close...
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Westwood Recreation offering April vacation programming

Westwood Recreation offering April vacation programming
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April vacation week is coming soon. Want to do something new, fun and exciting? Register with Westwood Recreation for one of their spectacular programs. For youth and teens there is Spring Training Baseball, Tennis Lessons, Golf Clinics, Fencing Clinic, and Drivers Education. Grab your tennis racquet, baseball glove, or golf clubs and spring...
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Blood drive to be held at Westwood Celestial Lodge

Blood drive to be held at Westwood Celestial Lodge
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The Dana-Farber and Brigham & Women's bloodmobile will return to Westwood on Saturday, April 9, for the Jeffrey Jarvis Memorial Blood Drive, hosted by Celestial Lodge of Masons, 655 High Street., from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. A pancake and waffle breakfast with lots of extras will be offered to all donors and immediate...
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Encountering the Arts at Westwood High

Encountering the Arts at Westwood High
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By Douglas McCulloch Hometown Weekly Staff The halls of Westwood High were transformed into an art museum last Tuesday as the Westwood High arts department hosted its annual “Encounters with the Arts” event. Every art class in the Westwood High arts department had their works on display for the public to view. From graphic design,...
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Sheehan STEM Festival brings out Westwood’s young scientists

Sheehan STEM Festival brings out Westwood’s young scientists
By Douglas McCulloch Hometown Weekly Staff The Sheehan School was abuzz with inventions and experiments as the Sheehan PTO hosted its annual Sheehan STEM Festival last Wednesday. With 58 teams registered and 130 students participating, the night featured a variety of inventions, science experiments and creative projects created by Sheehan’s second through fifth grade classes. From...
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League of Women Voters hosting forum for Westwood candidates

League of Women Voters hosting forum for Westwood candidates
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The Westwood, Walpole, Dedham League of Women Voters will be sponsoring a Candidates’ Forum for those running for offices in the Westwood town election. The event will be held Sunday April 3 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the Islington Community Center, located at 288 Washington St. in Westwood. A number of the...
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Josh and the Jamtones to perform in Westwood

Josh and the Jamtones to perform in Westwood
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Josh and the Jamtones will play two shows at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. on April 9 to benefit St. John’s Nursery School in Westwood. The shows will take place at the Sheehan School at 594 Pond Street, Westwood and is sponsored by Dedham Savings Bank. Josh and the Jamtones are a Boston-based children’s...
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First Baptist Church to honor Westwood Boy Scout troop

First Baptist Church to honor Westwood Boy Scout troop
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When the First Baptist Church of Westwood celebrates Scout Sunday at its service on April 10, it will honor all branches of scouting. In particular, this year the church will recognize Boy Scout Troop 3 Westwood for its continuing commitment to community service as well as for two recent Eagle Scout projects. Troop...
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Westwood High students hit the runway

Westwood High students hit the runway
By Douglas McCulloch Hometown Weekly Staff The Westwood High class of 2016 hosted its annual Senior Prom Fashion Show on March 18 at Westwood High. Over 60 students took to the catwalk decked out in the latest in prom fashion at the show, with between 350-400 students attending overall. In addition to the main event, students also performed...
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Westwood Young Women’s Club hosts Easter egg hunt

Westwood Young Women’s Club hosts Easter egg hunt
By Douglas McCulloch Hometown Weekly Staff The Easter bunny visited Westwood High last Sunday as the Westwood Young Women’s Club hosted its annual Easter egg hunt at the Westwood High football field. A surprise winter storm on the first official day of spring held off long enough for several dozen kids and parents to enjoy the day hunting...
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