The Swellesley Report

More than you really want to know about Wellesley, Mass.

UU Wellesley Hills Spring Carnival, Saturday, May 18

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UU Wellesley HillsThe 5th annual UU Wellesley Spring Carnival will be held Saturday, May 18 at 309 Washington St. This family-friendly springtime outdoor event is fun for people of ALL ages. Plan to arrive early for the pony rides, and stay to enjoy the other fun games and activities, music, treats and sunshine. New additions for this year include a football activity and mini-trampoline games.

To make the most of your day, here’s the schedule for the May 18 Spring Carnival:

10am – 1pm: pony rides

10am – 3pm: mini-trampoline games, kiddie bounce house, obstacle course, classic carnival games and prizes, face painting, balloon animals, and more.

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Wellesley youth choirs to present concert at Babson College

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Wellesley Village Church

Here’s a sneak peek at part of the concert program: the Wellesley Village Church‘s Children’s church choir will present a dramatic interpretation of the story of Joshua and the Battle of Jericho. Then together with the Youth Choir, grades 6 – 9, will sing Joshua Fit the Battle. (Joshua Fit the Battle? Until today, I thought it was Joshua Fought the Battle. Seriously. Doing Swellesley makes me learn something new every day.)

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Easter in Wellesley — church services and Easter egg hunts

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Wellesley.Easter.2018Milestone Church at 42 Elmwood Rd. will have an Open House and Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 20, 9am – 11am. Their Easter Sunday gathering will be held on Sunday, April 21, 9am at the church’s Wellesley location and 10:15am and 11:30am at their 217 West Central St., Natick location.

St. Andrew’s Church at 79 Denton Rd. will celebrate Family Festival Holy Eucharist at 9am and at 11am. Following the 10am service, there will be an Easter egg hunt.

Visit our Where to Worship page for locations and websites of First Church of Christ, Scientist; Metrowest Baptist Church; St. John Church; St. Paul Church; UU of Wellesley Hills; Wellesley Village Church (services and an egg hunt); Wellesley Hills Congregational Church (services, egg hunt, and more); Wellesley Friends.

Of note: Wellesley Free Library is closed on Easter.

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Wellesley School Spotlight: Elmwood Christian Preschool Open House, March 24

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Elmwood Christian Preschool Activity Fair and Open House
42 Elmwood Rd., Wellesley
Sunday, March 24, 1pm – 3pm
www.elmwoodchristianpreschool.org

Elmwood Christian Preschool

SPONSORED POST: Elmwood Christian Preschool has taught and nourished some of the smallest members in the
Wellesley community for almost forty years. Our integrated Christian curriculum consists of a variety of hands-on learning activities and experiences planned according to a calendar of themes and units. The daily activities include literature, math, science, social studies, and life skills.

Enrichments to the children’s education at our school include classes in music, science, yoga, gym, and Christian curriculum. All teaching is child-centered and developmentally appropriate which incorporates daily opportunities for individual as well as group activities, quiet and active play choices, imaginative play, problem-solving skills, literature and both large and small muscle activities. We believe preschool children are active learners who learn through play.

Come see what makes us the “hidden gem” in Wellesley!

Elmwood Christian Preschool, Wellesley

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.

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Wellesley UU rummage sale — this group knows how to Spring clean

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Wellesley Unitarian's Rummage SaleDo you love rummage sales? Are you looking for bargains? Do you love to find unexpected treasures?

WHAT: Rummage Sale at UU Wellesley Hills
WHERE: 309 Washington St, Wellesley, MA (near the intersection of Rt 9 & Rt 16)
WHEN: March 30, 2019 from 8:30am to 1:00pm.

For the Unitarian Universalists of Wellesley Hills, 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, the UU Wellesley Hills Green Sanctuary Team, our UU Partners, and the LGBTQ Interest Group (which was the founder of OUT Metrowest).

Stop by on March 30, and invite your friends, too.  And also consider donating items to the rummage sale!  It’s a great way to downsize, declutter, and give back.  Click HERE to make donation arrangements.

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
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