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The Department of Veterans’ Services in Wellesley is looking for volunteers to assist in placing U.S. flags on veterans’ graves at Woodlawn Cemetery on Wednesday, May 9th, starting at 3:00 p.m., weather permitting. The rain date is scheduled for Thursday, May 10th starting at 3:00 p.m.
If you are interested in helping or if you have any questions, please call the Wellesley Veterans’ Office at 781-489-7509.
SPONSORED POST: The Wellesley Hills Junior Women’s Club’s (WHJWC) 5th annual Wonder Run 5k and Kids Fun Run is set to take place on Sunday, May 20. The 5k starts at 8:30am at the Wellesley High School track and takes runners on a scenic tour of town. The Kids Fun Run, also at the WHS track, starts at 9:30am. Register here.
All proceeds from the event help organizer WHJWC provide scholarships and other charitable aid. In 2017, the Junior Women’s Club gave away $143,000 — $72,000 in scholarships and $71,000 in grants.
Race organizers caught up with Wonder Run regular Adam Kropp and here’s what he said about why he’s running:
Why are you choosing to run the Wonder Run this year?
This will be my 3rd time running the Wonder Run. Although my preferred race distance is either a half or full marathon, running this race as well as a few other shorter distance races throughout the year allows me test my training and preparation in a race environment. The first year I ran this race, I ran for time. Last year, I ran with my nephew because he’s showing an interest in running and I want to support that interest.
What is your favorite aspect of the Wonder Run?
My favorite aspect of the Wonder Run is the challenging course. It’s 3.1 miles with 2 solid climbs. I also like how the Wonder Run offers the Kid’s Fun Run for young runners to get outside and have fun while running.
We hear you’re trying to run 50 marathons before you are 50. Where did this idea come from?
Main Library, Wakelin Room
Members’ Preview: Thursday, April 26, 5pm – 9pm (Not a member? Join NOW!)
Book Sale: Friday, April 27, 9am – 6pm
Book Sale: Saturday, April 28, 9am – 5pm
Fill a Bag Sale, $7: Sunday, April 29, 1pm to 5pm
The Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries would love to have your donations. Fiction, non-fiction, young adult, children’s, and your gently used CDs and DVDs are all wonderful contributions to the sale. (Thank you for not bringing anything water damaged, musty or moldy – recycle instead). Bring items to the main branch of the Wellesley Library and a staff member will direct you to the donation drop-off area.
Date:April 22nd 2018 (Earth Day!)
Time: 11:15 am
Location: Wellesley Village Church, 2 Central Ave, Wellesley, MA
Wellesley Village Church will celebrate God’s creation with a unveiling ceremony marking the installation of solar panels on our roof. In support of our objective to honor and protect the health of our community and our home, Wellesley Village Church is committed to a net zero impact on the environment. When complete the system should provide about half our current electrical usage.
Lunch will be served.
The Monarch butterfly’s life story is one of nature’s most incredible examples of adaptation and survival. But the Monarch migration is in great peril. On Tuesday, April 24, 7pm at the Wellesley Free Library, learn how you can help. Through photographs and discussion, Kim Smith, an award-winning nature author, documentary filmmaker, native plant landscape designer, and naturalist, will tell the life story of the Monarch. Her presentation Beauty on the Wing, co-sponsored by the library and the Wellesley Conservation Council, will cover the state of the butterflies’ migration and why they are in sharp decline, and the positive steps we can take as individuals and collectively to help the Monarchs recover from devastating effects of habitat loss, climate change, and pesticides.
In addition to writing and filming, Smith specializes in creating pollinator habitat gardens utilizing primarily North American native wildflowers, trees, shrubs, and vines.
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