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Wellesley Historical Society holding pub-style trivia event

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

6:30pm – 9:30pm

Italo American Educational Club

75 Pleasant Street, Wellesley, Mass

This pub-style trivia event will feature general knowledge trivia, including a round of Wellesley specific trivia.

The event will be an evening filled with pasta, snacks, fun, and friends as teams of 4-8 people compete to win a collection of gift cards from local eateries.

Cash bar.

All event proceeds will support the Society’s general operations.

Tickets $40/person

When you purchase tickets, you will be asked to provide a team name or list of other team members. No team? You will be assigned to one at the event.

Questions? Please email Executive Director Taylor Kalloch at director@wellelseyhistoricalsociety.org or call 781-235-6690.

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We visited the Wellesley RDF for some aromatherapy—seriously

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Right now, the Wellesley Recycling and Disposal Facility is the most fragrant place in town. In a good way. When we stopped by to deal with our weekly transfer station chores, we inhaled the freshest, most invigorating pine-y aroma as we separated glass from cans, and chipboard from newspapers (whatever those are). As we rounded the corner en route to the trash compactor, we found the scent source. A mountain of discarded Christmas trees towered over the adjacent leaf litter and grass clippings. It was at once both beautiful and sad.

Wellesley RDF
We’re always on the lookout for a bargain to share with our readers. The Wellesley RDF’s self-serve aromatherapy treatments are hot (and free) right now.

Next time you’re at the RDF breathe in the fresh smell. I’m telling you, it’s as restorative as forest bathing. It’s OK to get out of your vehicle and admire the trees. Consider thanking them for their holiday-time service and for all the happiness they brought to Wellesley families.

Just don’t try to walk through the “forest.” Wandering around the yard waste disposal area is strictly against RDF rules. Apparently tripping hazards outweigh the potential health benefits. But you may gaze upon the scene and inhale…exhale. When you’re later asked why you exude such serenity, just smile. Only you need to know about the RDF pine tree pile, the cheapest aromatherapy option out there.

Never say we don’t have a nose for news.

Wellesley RDF
We say the Wellesley RDF mountain of Christmas trees rivals the Whites of New Hampshire (in the visiting convenience category).

Wellesley RDF hours

Monday-Wednesday, 7am-noon
Thursday-Saturday, 7am-3:45pm
Sunday-closed (Sunday hours will resume in April)

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Wellesley Cotillion makes a strong comeback

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The Wellesley Cotillion returned on Jan. 7 after a pandemic hiatus, and organizers say the entirely volunteer-run event was a rousing success. That looks to be the case based on these photos.

Congrats to the 625 students, their families and some 100 volunteers for bringing back the winter formal, held at Lombardo’s in Randolph, in style.

The Cotillion Committee said: “We can’t thank all of the students enough for their ‘elegant’ behavior —the staff at Lombardo’s as well as the parent chaperones were very impressed by the pleasant and polite demeanor of each and every attendee.”

Not to be overlooked were the efforts of volunteers. From gathering mailing lists and stuffing envelopes, to wrangling buses and working at check-in, from taking amazing pictures and chaperoning the actual event, the volunteers helped create a memorable evening for Wellesley teens.

Organizers will be looking for new volunteers to replace the “graduating” committee members. If you are the parent of a current junior or sophomore and would like to help with the planning for next year’s event, please email WellesleyCotillion@gmail.com for more information.

(Photos courtesy of The 2023 Wellesley Cotillion Committee)

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The 2023 Wellesley Cotillion Committee

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Deadline for Wellesley Cotillion tickets coming up

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It’s the last chance to purchase tickets for Wellesley Cotillion, open to all Wellesley juniors and seniors, and being held on Jan. 7.

Tickets are $125 apiece and include dinner, dancing, refreshments and (mandatory) transportation to and from Lombardo’s in Randolph.

Visit wellesleycotillion.org to purchase tickets or email wellesleycotillion@gmail.com for more information.

Financial assistance is available for tickets, tux rental, and dress purchases. Confidential inquiries for assistance may be made via wellesleycotillion@gmail.com.

Deland, Gibson, Wellesley

The hunt was on at the Wellesley Square Holiday Stroll

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The game was afoot at the Wellesley Merchants’ Association Holiday Stroll Scavenger Hunt, as dozens of families searched for QR-coded snowflakes at participating stops throughout Wellesley Square for the chance to win $800 in gift cards from 32 stores. After the Hunt was completed, four winners were picked at random. The holidays are shaping up to be extra happy for the families pictured below, shown collecting their prizes at London Harness.

Wellesley Square Scavenger Hunt
From left: Will, Doreen, Steve and Finn Barrett of Wellesley

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Rick Cram, leader

Linden Square Holiday Stroll brings festive fun to Wellesley

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It may be the first time ever that an inflatable igloo has been set up in a Wellesley shopping area, but that’s the kind of magic that was happening at the the Linden Square Holiday Stroll on Sunday. The Courtyard was crowded with families looking to meet characters from Frozen, sip hot chocolate, enjoy carolers from the Wellesley High School choral program, and more. After the event shoppers went from store to store, knocking a few more items off their holiday shopping list. There’s still a good cushion of time until last-minute panic sets in, so shop local now in Wonderful Wellesley. Waiting will lead only to woe.

Linden Square Holiday Stroll
Tyed With Love set up an igloo in the Linden Square Courtyard where kids could make their own tie-dyed creations.

 

Linden Square Holiday Stroll
The temperatures were cold, but the balloon twisters somehow kept their fingers nimble as they sculpted shapes for the kids.

 

Linden Square Holiday Stroll
Wellesley Middle School student Molly Collard collected donations for the Wellesley Food Pantry. More here on how to donate to the Pantry.

 

Linden Square Holiday Stroll
When not getting into mischief, as documented in her picture book, Tails with Gig, Pippi the Black Lab is out greeting her public. From left: Kathy Macdonald (illustrator), Gig Babson (who provided dictation for Pippa) , and media sensation Pippa. Proceeds from Tails with Gig benefit the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University.

 

Linden Square Holiday Stroll
Bach to Rock brought lots of instruments for kids to try out.

 

Linden Square Holiday Stroll
Scouts from Wellesley Troop 64404 seized the opportunity to capture the Holiday Stroll crowd’s attention as they moved around Linden Square.

 

Linden Square Holiday Stroll
Anna and Olaf from Frozen gave warm welcomes to all.

Whitin Observatory Public Night at Wellesley College, Dec. 9

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Wellesley College will bring the stars up close and personal to viewers during its Whitin Observatory Public Night on Friday, December 9, 7pm-9pm on campus, rain or shine. Students will present their exciting research featuring exoplanets, aliens, galaxies and more. There will be activities for all ages, and visitors may observe the night sky with the observatory’s historic telescopes (if the skies are clear).

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Whitin Observatory, Wellesley College