Wellesley last weekend—cross country car wash; kids getting crafty; Terrazza tour
The Wellesley High School cross country team ran its annual car wash on Saturday to raise funds to support their season. Members of the boys and girls team worked for most of the afternoon, washing cars and greeting customers with smiles. Many community members came out to support the team, and the event was a great way for the cross country runners to connect with their fans. The team would like to thank everyone who let them shine up their rides.
The WHS Cross Country team has a full roster of meets ahead of them. Home meets take place at Morses Pond, and the community is invited to come and cheer on the teams.
Crafts for Kids
The annual Linden Square Crafts for Kids event drew in over 100 kids eager to unleash their creativity, along with their parents who were happy to have a free and fun activity they could all do as a family. Painting, sticker projects, clay making, and more were all all a big hit on the blue-sky day. Oath Pizza, Playa Bowls, and the Wellesley Food Pantry provided snacks.
Terrazza Tour
We just couldn’t pass by the “open house” sign outside Terrazza on Linden St., so we popped in for a tour of the 39-unit luxury condos building. We joined a small group led by Mary Beth Canova of JD Advisors who showed us the private courtyard and grills, spacious common areas, and a 1,400 sq. ft. model condo. No question it was all beautiful. And expensive. 80% of the units have been sold, with 9 units remaining for sale. A 2-bedroom, 2.5 bath unit over the summer went for $2.9+ million. More here on recent sales (seller listed as Delanson Rlty Partners LL).
Canova says that many of the units have drawn buyers who have adult kids and grandkids living in Wellesley or nearby and have gravitated here to be close to those young families. We toured with two longtime Wellesley residents who were looking to downsize without leaving the town they love.
Coming up in Wellesley
Parents Day Out
The Wellesley Square Merchants’ Association
is getting ready for Parents Day Out, a time when everyone can enjoy specials offered by participating merchants in the Square. On Friday, Sept. 20 & Saturday, Sept. 21, many of the area’s stores will offer discounts and deals, so make sure you stop by and shop, dine, and enjoy Wellesley Square.
All this and free 2-hour parking at bagged street meters on both days in and around the Square, thanks to the Town of Wellesley. (Parking fees still apply at all non-bagged meters and in municipal lots.)
Wellesley Theatre Project production
Wellesley Theatre Project presents How to Train Your Dragon, The Musical, Jr. Shows take place on Sept. 20-22, at the WTP Studio Theater, 219 Washington St. Tickets here.
Based on the DreamWorks Animation film, How To Train Your Dragon brings the adventures of Hiccup and Toothless to life on stage. This heartwarming coming-of-age story follows Hiccup, a misfit teen from the village of Berk, who can’t kill a dragon. Tossed into dragon-fighting school, he tries to prove himself, but instead develops an unlikely friendship with Toothless, an injured dragon. Together, the dynamic duo strives to end the war between dragons and vikings, all while showing us that being a true hero means being true to yourself.
Kids Trails Day at Morses Pond
Join the Wellesley Trails Committee on Sept. 21 from 10-11:30am in celebrating fall and get your kids out into the woods to have fun and explore nature. Children will look for treasure boxes using letterboxing (written clues).
Refreshments served at the end of the activities. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Meet at the Morses Pond beach parking lot. From Weston Road, follow Turner Road to the entrance to Morses Pond.
● Free. No registration required.
● Participants are encouraged to wear sturdy footwear.
● Walks take place unless it pours rain or there are high winds.
MassHort Flower Show
Massachusetts Horticultural Society (MHS) will hold the 138th New England Fall Flower Show on Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22, 2024 at the Garden at Elm Bank in Wellesley, MA. Tickets here.
The theme is “Heritage and Hope”, which signifies how the show draws inspiration simultaneously from the nearly 200-year-old history of MHS and the legacy of the Flower Show as well as the limitless possibilities of the future.
The judged competition classes include Amateur Horticulture, Junior Horticulture, Floral Design, Botanical Arts, Photography, and Miniature Gardens. All are invited to submit their exhibits for the judged Amateur and Junior Horticulture competitions.