Let there be light as historic Wellesley Village Church celebrates installation of solar panels

April 18, 2018 by admin Leave a Comment

Date:April 22^nd 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.

Find out what’s really in Wellesley homes and buy it at the Wellesley Unitarian Universalists Rummage Sale

March 18, 2018 by Deborah Brown Leave a Comment

The Unitarian Universalist Society of Wellesley is holding a rummage sale:
Saturday, March 25, 2017, 8:30am to 1pm
309 Washington St. in Wellesley (near the intersection of Rt 9 & Rt 16)

Proceeds benefit the social justice programs of the UUWellesley.

Want to donate items to the rummage? Contact the UU HERE to make arrangements.to make arrangements.

For the Unitarian Universalists of Wellesley, spring cleaning season is tied to a favorite event: the annual Rummage Sale. Shoppers are known to return every year, sometimes from as far away as Maine, knowing that they’ll find quality items at low prices. Departments include clothing (for children and adults, with a boutique for jewelry and better fashions), books, home furnishings, electronics, linens, china, sports, and toys. The Treasures room includes art, collectibles, fine china, and the unexpected.

The Rummage Sale is a fundraiser that serves many social justice initiatives at UU Wellesley. In a town that appreciates environmentalism, this is a truly “green” event: reusable items find new homes, and the proceeds are used to support the congregation’s programming and outreach. The social justice programs that benefit from the rummage sale include cooking for Bristol Lodge, hosting homeless families through Family Promise, UU Wellesley’s own Green Sanctuary Team, our UU Partners, and the LGBTQ Interest Group (which was the founder of OUT Metrowest).

Items featured include:

Clothing (men’s, women’s, and children’s)
Books
Housewares, furniture and electronics
Kitchenware and china
Notions
Sporting goods
Toys and games
Treasures

Nor’easter wreaks havoc with Wellesley-ites schedules — here are the new dates for stuff

March 14, 2018 by Deborah Brown Leave a Comment

Wellesley High School Student Walk-Out

The students involved in the walkout have had to change the date due to nor’easter and now plan to walk to the Wellesley High School parking lot on Thursday, March 15, 10am.

Principal Jamie Chisum said in an email to the school community, “Please know we are here to support all of our students no matter what their opinion is on the walkout. Please let us know how we can support your kids.”

Wellesley Village Church — Solidarity on the Steps

Thursday, March 15 at 10am, in conjunction with the Wellesley High School Walkout.

Other faith communities in Wellesley standing in solidarity during this student-led walk-out:

St. Andrews Episcopal Church
St. John Catholic Church
St. Paul’s Catholic Church
UU Wellesley Advocacy and Wellness Group

The Wellesley Recycle and Disposal Facility

The Wellesley RDF will re-open on Thursday, March 14, 7am – 3:45pm

Give the current overflowing recycling bins situation in my garage, I’ll be there bright and early when the RDF unlocks the gates.

School Committee meeting

The School Committee meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, March 20, 6pm at Town Hall.

Dr. Lussier and other members of school administration will be presenting a school security update specifically around student training for the entire school system.

Some other items on the agenda: Discussion on Special Town Meeting for property acquisitions; the second quarterly financial report; discussion/vote on support of revisions to animal control bylaw

Housing production plan meeting

NEW DATE: Wednesday, March 21, 7-9:30 pm
Sprague School Gym, 401 School St.

Topic: How will we provide affordable housing in our town?
What is affordable housing?
Why is it needed?
Why is it so difficult to create affordable housing?
What can the Town do?
How does increasing the supply of affordable housing relate to Wellesley’s new Unified Plan?

Join our community conversations about this important challenge for Wellesley.
For more information, contact the Wellesley Planning Department, 781-431-1019, ext. 2232.

Elmwood Christian Preschool Open House, March 6

March 6, 2018 by admin Leave a Comment

Elmwood Christian Preschool Open House
42 Elmwood Rd., Wellesley
Tuesday, March 6, 10am – 12pm and 6pm – 8pm

SPONSORED POST: Elmwood Christian Preschool has taught and nourished some of the smallest members in our community for almost forty years. The goal of Elmwood Christian Preschool is to provide an environment conducive to the optimal spiritual, social, physical, and intellectual development of each child. Each teacher fosters a child-centered, stable environment where children create, explore, play, share, and socialize.

Our programs for three- and four-year olds help young learners build confidence, encourage curiosity, explore our world, and think through relationships. Our active students learn literature, math, science, social studies, and life skills by exploration, discovery, and hands-on experiences. Monthly Christian themes are taught through stories, songs, and daily grace at snack or lunchtime. Modeling caring and kindness toward others is an essential part of the curriculum.

With one-on-one attention and positive reinforcement, children feel successful. Through understanding, respect, and exciting learning opportunities, the children build self-esteem and confidence. Warm, positive relationships with teachers help children develop a sense of trust and a feeling of worth. We incorporate a spirit of cooperation, not competition. All social interactions are viewed as opportunities for learning to care about one another and ourselves. With guidance, children learn to problem solve, become independent, and respect the ideas and feelings of others.

Interested families are encouraged to visit our website www.elmwoodchristianpreschool.org or call 781.237.5806 to schedule a tour with our Director, Susan Weycker. A child must be three-years old by September 1 to enroll. Please stop in and you’ll soon find out why our school is often called the “hidden gem” of Wellesley.