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Save the date: Wonderful Wellesley launches on May 7th to celebrate a renewed sense of community

May 6, 2022 by admin Leave a Comment

SPONSORED POST: Have you given Wellesley a really good look lately? If not, take a gander. From one end of town to the other, there’s not only plenty to see right now, but with a roster of upcoming special events there’s plenty to do, too. It’s all part of the brand-new Wonderful Wellesley initiative, a multi-partner collaboration between the Wellesley Square Merchants’ Association; Linden Square Wellesley; Church Square Wellesley; the Town of Wellesley; and the Charles River Regional Chamber.

The kick-off event is Color Wellesley Wonderful. On Saturday, May 7, noon-3pm, stroll along Wellesley’s streets from Central to Church to Lower Washington to Wellesley Hills and over to Linden Square where you’ll discover talented sidewalk chalk artists interpreting the Wonderful Wellesley theme as live bands fill the air with music. Look for designated sidewalk areas for kids to join in the fun and create their own chalk drawings.

Wonderful Wellesley

In short, Wonderful Wellesley celebrates the fresh breeze that’s blowing through town and opening up doors. One new restaurant already is serving customers (La Toscana in Wellesley Square), and seven more new eateries are under renovation: (Jejes Coffeehouse; Karma; Laughing Monk; Oath Pizza; Lockheart; along with two bakery/cafes— Tatte and Asaro). The few empty storefronts that are left are being snapped up by small businesses eager to take advantage of the town’s commitment to driving traffic to the area through recently eased licensing and permitting processes.

The long story goes deeper. The long story is about renewing a sense of community. It’s no secret that the past couple of years have been hard for everyone. Yes, Wonderful Wellesley is all about celebrations and fun and shopping and live music and eating. But there’s more to it that that. Organizers recognize that it’s not enough to hope that everyone gets out there and supports new businesses. It’s not enough to hope that those long-time, much-loved local businesses that form the very core of what makes Wellesley special will somehow manage to be OK. It can’t be emphasized enough—the long story is about  renewing a sense of community through doing.

Come see what’s new, and be part of Wonderful Wellesley. Be sure to keep an eye on Wonderful Wellesley for the inside scoop about upcoming events. There’s going to be a lot going on.

Learn more about the Wonderful Wellesley Sweepstakes…

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Registration is open for Wellesley Hills Junior Women’s Club Wonder Run

May 6, 2022 by Deborah Brown Leave a Comment

The 9th annual Wonder Run 5K & Kid’s Fun Run will take place on Sunday, May 22 as part of Wellesley’s Wonderful Weekend. Sponsored by the Wellesley Hills Junior Women’s Club, the Wonder Run will begin at 8am followed by the Kid’s Fun Run and activities led by Sensei Nicco at 9am at the Wellesley High School track.

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The Wonder Run will be hero-themed so break out those capes or scrubs and support the WHJWC. Costumes are encouraged for all ages.

Registration details

Pre-registration fee: $35 for adults, $15 for kids
Pre-registration closes Thursday, May 19 at 11pm
Kids Fun Run registration is capped at 200 registrants.
Same-day registration fee: $40 for adults, $20 for kids
Please register here.


EVENT: Wellesley Hills Junior Women’s Club Wonder Run
DATE: Sunday, May 22, 2022
START TIME: 8am
LOCATION: Wellesley High School

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Registration opens for Schofield 5K Road Race

May 3, 2022 by admin Leave a Comment

schofield raceSchofield Elementary School is holding its annual 5K Road Race and Fun Fair on Sunday, June 5.

Online registration has begun, though you can also register the morning of beginning at 8am. The race starts at 9:30am, followed by a kids’ fun run at 10:30am. The 5K course is hilly, though ends on a downhill, and zigzags through the Poets’ Corner neighborhood.

T-shirts are included for the first 300 registrants. Pre-registration fee is $25/$30 after May 20. Gather friends to register as a team. Proceeds benefit the Schofield PTO.

The races are followed by a fun fair on the school playground that goes from 10:45am – 12:45pm.


 

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Upham Color Dash registration open

April 10, 2022 by Bob Brown Leave a Comment

Upham Elementary School, Wellesley

Upham Elementary School is hosting a new fun run to celebrate diversity called the Upham Color Dash on May 14—and it’s going to get messy.

All are invited to take part in this untimed event inspired by the Hindu festival of Holi, which celebrates spring and more. It will take place at Upham Elementary School at 35 Wynnewood Rd., Wellesley, Mass.

Participants will run along a mile-long course and get showered with with food-grade colored powder, finishing the event covered in a rainbow of colors.  The celebration continues with music, food, games and entertainment for the entire family.

The cost is $30 per person (free for kids under 3) and includes an event t-shirt, face painting, live DJ and more. Registration is open. Send email with questions, or if registration cost is a barrier.

UPHAM COLOR DASH – 5.14.22

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM Upham Color Dash Registration & Packet Pick-Up

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Pre-Dash Pump Up

10:30 AM Upham Color Dash Start

Until 1 PM Upham Color Dash After Party

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Wellesley Mothers Forum springs into action

April 8, 2022 by Bob Brown Leave a Comment

Good to see the Wellesley Mothers Forum’s spring carnival back at Town Hall green this past weekend.

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Thanks to roaming photographer Dennis McCormick for sharing a couple of photos.

The group has a bunch of activities coming up this month.


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Wellesley 1st & 2nd grade boys lacrosse sign-ups are open

March 19, 2022 by admin Leave a Comment

Wellesley lacrosseSPONSORED CONTENT: Registration is OPEN for 1st  & 2nd grade boys who want to learn to play Lacrosse.

FUNdamentals of lacrosse are taught by emphasizing fun and cooperation. Players learn the skills and practice these skills with scrimmages at the end of the session. This is a chance for young players who want to develop their movement skills while learning the basics of the sport.

The program is run by parent volunteers. It is one hour a week on Saturday afternoons from April to mid-June with no travel.

Click HERE to sign up today!

Reversable pinnie included with registration. Any questions please email:

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*Registration is STILL open for boys 3 rd -8 th grade, click the above link to sign up.

More great kids’ stuff

For more information on great spring kids’ programs, including April vacation offerings, check out our swell Kids’ Stuff page. You can find links to pretty much every fun kids’ program going on in town.

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Wellesley summer program spotlight: nature-based learning and play at Boston Outdoor Preschool Network

February 23, 2022 by admin Leave a Comment

SPONSORED CONTENT: We’re Boston Outdoor Preschool Network (BOPN), an inspired team of teachers with experience in public, private, and Montessori schools. Opening up the world of outdoor exploration for children ages 15 months to 8 years is what drives us! Come join us for a magical summer experience as kids learn and thrive outdoors through nature-based learning and play.

Now enrolling for summer programs. Register here.

Boston Outdoor Preschool Network
Making discoveries together.

Children in our Wellesley program spend their days exploring the 175 acres of woodlands, fields, and gardens at Massachusetts Horticultural Society & Elm Bank Reservation.

​Children are active participants in selecting which places within the property we visit each day, and how we explore them. The environment includes:

  • extensive wooded areas
  • over 5 acres of gardens, including a children’s garden, vegetable garden, herb garden, formal garden, trial garden, and pollinator garden
  • open fields and meadows
  • brooks and vernal pools
  • the “compost mountain”

At BOPN we build community while valuing each child’s unique experiences and needs. Our operational strategies, safety protocols, and consistent daily routines help us to provide safe and fun adventures for each child.

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Happy times outside.

For more information on specific program offerings, session dates, and tuition, please visit our website at https://www.bopn.org/. Submit an inquiry via our interest form, and a member of our team will be in contact promptly. Sign your child up for a summer of curiosity, discovery, and connection with nature.

SUMMER PROGRAM: Boston Outdoor Preschool Network (BOPN)
LOCATION: Mass Hort/Elm Bank Reservation property, 900 Washington St, Wellesley, MA 02482
REGISTRATION: https://www.bopn.org/summerbopnitems-1-1

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