The Swellesley Report

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

Wellesley Service League hands off $25k to Friendly Aid for camp kids

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Wellesley Service League (WSL) presented  a donation of $25,000 to Wellesley Friendly Aid, an amount that will help send over 60 local kids to summer camp this year who otherwise would not be able to attend.

Wellesley Service League, Friendly Aid
At the Wellesley Friendly Aid building for the big check hand-off. Left to right: Kim Moldaver-Carr (WSL Vice President and incoming Pres); Susan Gotschewski (Friendly Aid); Kim Celi (WSL outgoing President); Doug Mansfield (Friendly Aid Board of Directors); Sally B. Miller (WSL).

Each year the two groups’ longstanding partnership ensures that young Wellesley residents up to 8th grade will have the opportunity to enjoy a local day camp whether the experience be outdoorsy, artsy, techie, or general all-around summer fun.

WSL is a not-for-profit organization that provides volunteer services to the community in the areas of education, child-based and elder initiatives, cultural events and other charitable interests. Here’s information on getting involved with the group.

Wellesley Friendly Aid is a community-based, non-profit organization that works to improve the well-being and quality of life of the residents of Wellesley, Massachusetts. The group offers assistance to Wellesley individuals and families of all incomes and ages who have a variety of unmet needs. Here’s information on how to volunteer.

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Vintage Vogue Runway for Research 2019 tickets are available now

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Tickets have gone on sale for this year’s Vintage Vogue Runway for Research event, a fashion show and fundraiser spearheaded by Wellesley’s Carol Chaoui. The third annual event takes place at Wellesley College Alumnae Hall on Sunday, September 15, 2019 from 5 -9 pm.

Vintage Vogue, Wellesley
Don’t miss the Vintage Vogue Runway for Research event, Sept. 15 at Wellesley College’s Alumnae Hall.

Vintage Vogue is a one-of-a kind fabulous fund raising fashion show featuring vintage and timeless style through the decades and choreographed to music that will rock your soul. This incredible evening is produced by the Carol’s Corner Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of people with metastatic breast cancer. Vintage Vogue in the past two years has already raised $125,000 for the Metastatic Breast Cancer Research Fund at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Kelley Tuthill will emcee the evening, and a special panel discussion will be led by Lisa Mullins of WBUR.

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Wellesley softball field fund appeals to public for $250K

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Wellesley High softball
Wellesley High softball playing at Lee Field

 

Perhaps the just-concluded NCAA softball championship will inspire you. Or the fact that the Wellesley High softball team made the post-season but wasn’t eligible to host a home game because its field isn’t regulation size.

Whatever your motivation, the Wellesley Softball Field Improvement Committee could use your financial help to revamp the Lee and Hunnewell softball fields. They’re looking to provide girls with a safe, regulation-size field with dugouts, equipment storage and electricity to power pitching machines.

The project has unanimously been approved by the town committees and town meeting, with the Community Preservation Committee kicking in $500,000 and the town another $300K.

That leaves $250K to raise privately. The Wellesley Hills Junior Women’s Club is among those that have already stepped up to the plate with a big donation. Smith & Wollensky has contributed, too.

Donations are tax deductible, and you can contribute by check or online.

Donations over $500 will earn you a personalized brick.  Gifts of $2,000-plus rate you a mention on a plaque.

More info: [email protected]

Check donations:

Check made out to Wellesley Little League – Softball

Mailed to:

Jill Creevy

1 Buckingham Ter.

Wellesley, MA 02482

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Don’t miss half-price sale at Shoppers Corner in Wellesley

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Shopper's Corner, Schofield Elementary School, WellesleyDon’t miss the Shoppers Corner Bag Sale on Wednesday, June 5, 8:30am – 12:15 p.m. You can’t beat the prices at this bi-annual store-wide clearance sale: for $5, fill a large bag from our inventory of new and gently used clothing and accessories, in sizes infant to adult, with many popular labels.  All items must go as we clear the racks for the end of the season.  Come early to find great bargains – or fill a bag to donate to charity.

Shoppers Corner, located at the Schofield Elementary School on Cedar Street, is entirely parent-volunteer run, and all proceeds benefit the Schofield PTO.  Look for us in the lower level of the school, entry to the rear of the playground.

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Not even fire can put out the annual Hunnewell Fun Fair in Wellesley

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Hunnewell Fun FairWe have fond memories of Hunnewell Fun Fair days when our kids would play that Take-a-Cake game as many times as it took until, by gum, they finally won. The thicker the frosting on the cake and the more decorated with candy, the better. Back in those more innocent times, the hardworking event Chairs’ biggest headache was the potential for derailment by rain. The electrical fire that broke out in the school earlier this month forcing the Fun Fair to be postponed until Friday, May 31 was a new one.

But you can’t keep Hunnewell down. After closing for three days during which the State Fire Marshall, the Wellesley Facilities Management Department, and the Wellesley Building Inspector determined that the building was safe, Hunnewell students returned to class. All smoke detectors in the affected area were replaced.

Now, it’s time for fun.

Support the Hunnewell community

Let the Hunnewell community know that the town is with them and join in the good times at the Hunnewell Fun Fair. The revelry takes place on Friday, May 31, 3pm – 6pm with all the things — rides, games, face painting, games, food, and more. I wouldn’t miss it this year for anything.

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