Santa with a side of pancakes
Library fosters music appreciation
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By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
Music can be one of the best things for children. It helps develop vocal coordination, provides them with a creative outlet, and is a consistent source of fun. On Monday, November 25, kids and their parents came to the Medfield Library to get their own fill of music,...
Broadmeadow kids slice, dice and donate
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By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
While getting kids to eat vegetables may be difficult, apparently (when it’s for a good cause, at least) getting kids to cut them is not. That was the case on Saturday morning, when kids and parents from Broadmeadow School gathered for Pare and Share, a vegetable-cutting event sponsored...
Halloween happens on Main Street
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
Each year, 41 million kids from all around the U.S. go trick-or-treating on Halloween night. Many places tack on additional celebrations as a way to ensure that everyone gets the perfect amount of candy, costume, and fun for the holiday. On Saturday, October 26, the children of Walpole gathered to trick...
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Haunted house readies Medfielders for Halloween
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
On Saturday, October 19, brave Medfield residents of all ages traveled to the Medfield Library to try their hand at the haunted house.
Residents came in droves, forming a line that stretched out the doors of the library a mere five minutes after the haunted house opened. As they entered, they were...
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Medfielders figure out football
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
Today, there are few parents and students who have not heard the warnings and worried about CTE and brain injuries. For those playing football, those warnings are of particular concern. Many football programs have seen players leave because of injuries, some never to return due to concussions they sustained while playing....
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Peasley gets kids moving at the library
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By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
The world is in no short supply of children’s music. From nursery rhymes to Disney showtunes, parents have myriad different titles to choose from when it comes to kids’ ditties.
But a children’s performer who can provide some good song and encourage kids to let out their energy?...
Needham’s Lamenzo publishes children’s book
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By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
Having a picky eater can be a struggle for many parents - and for kids, as well, for whom the pressure to try new foods that they may not like can feel overwhelming.
In her new book, “Addy Wants to Fit In,” Jacky Lamenzo explores the relationship between children and...
Hale to #OptOutside on November 23
On Friday, November 23, Hale is taking part in the movement to #OptOutside with a free scavenger hunt. This self-guided adventure encourages kids, parents, friends, and neighbors to spend time together exploring nature rather than spending time and money at a shopping mall.
“It’s our way of reminding people that no matter what season we’re in,...
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Full Circle comes to Needham
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In spite of the rain, 150 people assembled on Needham Town Common on Saturday to volunteer at Circle of Hope’s third annual event, Full Circle. Throughout the morning, children and their parents visited six stations, where they completed activities meant to help homeless individuals in Greater Boston.
Full Circle’s creator, Clair Windsor, designed...
Needham youngsters find their groove
