By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Charles River Center (CRC) recently held their 14th Annual 5K Run/1 Mile Walk at the end of last month. The weather could not have been more perfect for this event, hosting cloudy skies and a cool 68 degrees.
Charles River Center auction moves online
The annual Charles River Center Building A Dream Gala fundraiser, scheduled for Friday, May 1, was canceled due to the coronavirus health crisis. To mitigate the significant financial shortfall, an online auction will take place from Saturday, April 25, to Saturday, May 2. This is an opportunity to provide much needed financial support...
Grugan Center celebrates ribbon cutting
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly
Anyone who has driven past the Charles River Center (CRC) in Needham during the last few months can see exactly how much it has changed. On October 30, invited guests came to celebrate the ribbon-cutting of the Grugan Center. The Center is named for former Charles River Center President and CEO John...
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Wellesley residents running Charles River 5K
Steve Nocka and his daughter, Kristen, will run in the Charles River Center 5K Run/1 Mile Walk for the fourth time this fall.
When asked why they return every year for this particular 5K Steve says, “It’s a great course — the final hill isn’t that bad! — and I really enjoy the after-party. For...
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Special Olympians inspire in Needham
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Charles River Center’s Ellie Bloom Special Olympics took to the track at Needham’s DeFazio Park on September 16 for a day of athletic activities and socializing. Dozens of balloons adorned the entrance to the track as the Special Olympic athletes made their way inside for the start...
Charles River Center holding road race
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...
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Playing for charities for thirty years
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In 1987, Joe Gillen and Don MacIntyre, active members of the Needham Exchange Club, had an idea to partner their love of golf with the charitable focus of the Club. They decided to start a golf tournament, with proceeds to benefit local non-profits. Thirty years later, and the tournament is still going strong,...
Ogbebor named RAY of Hope
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Erika Ogbebor is a junior at Needham High School. She was nominated by her supervisor at Charles River Center for her volunteer work with kids. She originally volunteered at the Charles River Center with her brother, but later began to work there on her own two days a week. She is a recreational...
Senior Shopping Program benefits Needham residents
