By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Stu Carpenter is a favorite guest at the Center at the Heights (CATH) in Needham. He has been invited several times to discuss his life in the car business and share stories of classic automobiles.
His most recent...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
With the fall season upon us, the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL), in sponsorship with the Library Foundation of Needham (LFN), hosted their first event that is part of the LFN Fall Author Series. For this discussion, Babson Professor Jennifer Tosti-Kharas...
by Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Great Plain Squares have been dancing regularly in Needham since 1973. Dancers love participating in the club to learn square dancing calls, get some exercise, and enjoy spending social time with a group of welcoming, friendly people.
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
While Friday the Thirteenth isn’t a national holiday, it’s celebrated by everyone in the horror community. The Coolidge Corner Theater in Brookline takes the pseudo-holiday pretty seriously and teamed up with the Rocky Woods Reservation for the 10th year to bring...
By Ken Chaisson
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The Walpole Timberwolves girls' soccer team played the Needham Rockets on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, at the S.M. Lorusso Field Complex, resulting in a scoreless tie.
Before the game, Needham arrived late due to transportation issues, giving...
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The opening reception of Michael Bogdanow’s “Imaginary Worlds” art exhibition was held on Sunday, September 9, at the Gorse Mill Studios in Needham. The affable Bogdanow discussed the themes of his internationally recognized work and its progression. In the exhibition, his...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Indian Community of Needham (ICON) came together to celebrate India’s 78th Independence Day. Also known as India Day, this day marks the end of the British rule that happened in 1947 which was brought about by the Indian Independence Act...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Frank King is a beloved presenter at the Center at the Heights (CATH) in Needham. He educates audiences about music, mainly crooners. He was welcomed back recently for the second rendition of his comedy crooners series.
Comedy Crooners...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Sponsored by the Cary Library Foundation and in partnership with the Lexington Community Farm (LexFarm), the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) shared an online home canning event. This event, which was led by Chef Afton Cyrus of Jam Sessions, was in...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Sponsored by the Friends of the Tewksbury Library, the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) shared an online event with Maine Author Sharon Kitchens. During this time, Kitchens discussed her new book “Stephen King’s Maine: A History & Guide.”
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Throughout the summer, the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) conducted a Summer Reading Program for all ages. Pre-registration began on May 20, logging started on June 25, and logging ended on August 18.
The program featured three categories:...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library, the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) shared an online event including Romance authors Christina Dodd in conversation with Susan Elizabeth Phillips. For this event, these authors discussed Dodd’s latest released book, “A...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
To celebrate the conclusion of its summer reading program, the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) hosted a live animal showcase for all ages, featuring Animal World Experience. Matt Gabriel, the program’s engaging and knowledgeable presenter, brought a variety of exotic animals...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) recently hosted Joys of Nature, an educational program designed to teach children about endangered species. Joy, the program's leader, brings engaging educational content and incredible animals for children and adults to interact with—creatures they might...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Minuteman Library crawl is a yearly treasure hunt in the Minuteman system. Libraries sign up to have patrons come through their libraries and find hidden features within and offer small prizes to those traveling through the system.
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Tea lovers were in for a treat this past Wednesday, July 31st as the Needham Council on Aging (COA) welcomed historian Anthony Sammarco to The Center at the Heights (CATH). Seniors eagerly filed in to hear Sammarco present on, “Tea: A...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Needham Council on Aging (COA) members welcomed Anne Frank and Miep Gies to The Center at the Heights (CATH). They were each portrayed by Sheryl Faye, from Sheryl Faye Presents: Historical Women, Making The Past Present. This specific adaptation was titled...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Legion Baseball is celebrating an undefeated season as summer winds down. The high school team went 16-0 during the regular season, featuring several thrilling comebacks. Although their journey ended at the state tournament, their performance is still commendable.
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Library, the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) shared an online event featuring True Crime Writer Dean Jobb in conversation with Joe Pompeo. Jobb discussed his most recently released book “A Gentleman and a Thief:...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The highly anticipated Needham Carnival returned to Needham High School this past weekend for the seventh time. Sponsored by the Rotary Club, Needhamites filed in all throughout the weekend to enjoy these rides and attractions with family and friends.
