Wellesley’s own Elizabeth Suneby to read from her new picture book, “No Room For a Pup!”

December 14, 2019 by Deborah Brown Leave a Comment

Elizabeth Suneby, Wellesley — EJ the pup.

When Mia’s mom says there’s no room for a pup in their apartment, she really, really means it. Mia doesn’t understand. It’s not like she’s asking for an elephant. When mom gets multiple-teamed by Mia, the neighbors, her book-club ladies, and even her own mother it seems resistance may be futile.

Author and Wellesley resident Elizabeth Suneby dedicated her new book, No Room for a Pup!, to her own precious pup EJ, who sadly passed away on Oct. 30 at 15 3/4 years old.

Suneby will read her book at Wellesley Free Library’s Children’s Room on Saturday, Dec. 21 at 10am.

Liz Suneby, Wellesley

Shoot and score — Wellesley Youth Basketball registration is open

December 12, 2019 by admin Leave a Comment

Wellesley Youth Basketball Association (WYBA) registration is open for grades 2 – 12. WYBA program offerings have something for everyone, whether your child is new to basketball or has prior experience and training. WYBA early grade programming focuses on developing the fundamental skills of dribbling, ball-handling, shooting, and passing. For late elementary school and middle school athletes, there are opportunities for team and game experience through Wellesley Hoops, which is an in-town league that continues to prioritize player development.

Starting in 5^th grade for those who seek a more competitive experience playing against towns across the region, the Metrowest league offers a highly selective program (team placement based upon try-outs). Registration is now open. Sign up today.

Wellesley summer camp listings 2020 — find the experience of a lifetime

December 8, 2019 by Deborah Brown Leave a Comment

LINX Camps, Wellesley

The Swellesley Report’s Summer Camps page is now updated with over 75 camps in Wellesley and beyond. It’s time to sign your child up for the summer camp experience of a lifetime. Whether they’re into coding, arts and crafts, sports, drama, or nature, the perfect camp is out there for them.

Swellesley’s camps page is sponsored by LINX Camps. Over 40 Premier Camps. Perfect for your family.

Contact Deborah for more info on inclusion of your camp located in Wellesley or elsewhere, or for advertising on Swellesley. Camp parents and guardians: Please let camps know that you found them here, if you did…thanks.

Wellesley Theatre Project presents “Frozen, Jr.”

December 6, 2019 by admin Leave a Comment

Wellesley Theatre Project, Frozen Snow and ice will be here soon as Wellesley Theatre Project (WTP) presents Disney’s FROZEN, JR Friday, December 13th at 5pm and 8pm and Saturday, December 14th and Sunday, December 15th at 2pm and 5pm. All performances will take place at the Sorenson Center at Babson College, located at 19 Babson College Drive, Wellesley, MA 02482.  Tickets are priced $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors, and may be purchased online at http://wellesleytheatreproject.org in advance, or at the door for $18 for adults and $12 for students and seniors.

Based on the 2018 Broadway musical and the 2013 Disney film, Disney’s FROZEN, JR brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. A story of true love and acceptance between sisters. When faced with danger, Princesses Anna and Elsa discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, it is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!

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LINX Camps spotlight: Bullying and the Mitigating Effects of Camp

November 14, 2019 by admin Leave a Comment

SPONSORED POST: Bullying is a purposeful, repetitive, worldwide epidemic that is seen across all races, classes, ages, and genders. While bullying can happen in the workplace, it tends to be most prevalent in school settings among youth:

Nearly 1 in 5 students (21%) reports being bullied during the school year, impacting over 5 million youth annually. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), 2018
160,000 kids per day skip school for fear of being bullied. American Society for the Positive Care of Children, 2018

A LINX Camps counselor and two campers show their Green Team spirit while participating in the annual Eagle Games tradition.
Approximately 30% of young people admit to bullying others. Bradshaw, Sawyer, & O’Brennan (BS&O), 2007
Bystanders make up the largest group of students affected by bullying in school, with 71% of students saying they have witnessed bullying within the last month. BS&O, 2007
Almost all forms of bullying peak in middle school with 6th grade students reporting the highest percentage of bullying (29%). NCES, 2018

LINX, Wellesley — A LINX Camps counselor encourages a camper after a successful execution of a new skill.

Students who experience bullying are at increased risk for poor school adjustment, sleep difficulties, anxiety, and depression. Studies have found the effects of bullying to be serious and long lasting on one’s mental health and overall well being. It is important to note these negative outcomes affect all involved in bullying — the bullies, the bullied, and the bystanders.

Noted educator, author, and psychologist, Dr. Peter Scales says, “Camp is one of the few institutions where young people can experience and satisfy their need for physical activity, creative expression and true participation in a community environment.” Continue reading…

Wanted: A kid to sing “All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth” with Wellesley Symphony

November 11, 2019 by bbrown Leave a Comment

front teeth photo Auditions to sing “All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth” take place Nov. 18 at 4:30 in Wellesley at 377 Weston Rd.

The song will be sung at Wellesley Symphony‘s Holiday Pops concert Dec. 15 at MassBay Community College in Wellesley.

For more details on auditions, please email Max Hobart.

LINX Theater program spotlight: The Year of the Underdog

November 7, 2019 by admin Leave a Comment

SPONSORED POST: LINX Theater program has themed its 2019 – 2020 season “The Year of the Underdog!” and selected Aladdin, Peter Pan, James (from James and the Giant Peach), and Marliana as the underdogs everybody will love to root for. While the underdog is a character traditionally expected to lose, the underdogs in these LINX Theater productions triumph over extreme odds through their powers of kindness, wit, imagination, and intuition.

The underdog theme clearly resonates with families because Broadway, Company, and recreational classes are fully enrolled. Additional classes have been opened for James and the Giant Peach JR and Marliana, which begin the week of February 3rd, 2020. Auditions for these productions take place on November 15th and 16th, and registration for the 15-minute, supportive audition process is free. Sign-up to audition

“It is important that our students see themselves in the characters they play,” says Director of LINX Theater Ari Chernoff-Lamb. “So often, children feel less than powerful in the face of a big world full of big adults and big ideas. The stories that we have chosen to explore on stage this year, demonstrate to our young performers that your size and origins do not matter if your heart is pure and your mind is open.”

The underdog theme extends to all of the 2019-20 LINX Theater junior (3 years old – 1st grade) and recreational (2nd – 12th grades) classes. Participation in these programs does not require an audition. Learn more

Wellesley comes up big on Halloween

November 1, 2019 by bbrown 1 Comment

Warm temps and a little rain made for just a fine Halloween night in Wellesley, and kids weren’t complaining about the full-size bars doled out by some either.

We’ve gone the full-size route in recent years, and it definitely gets the kids excited (handing out full-size bars is apparently even national news, per The Today Show and MSN Money: “What handing out full-size candy bars on Halloween says about you, according to behavioral economists”). Some kids even say “Thank You” without prompting from parents. A greedy few ask if they can have 2.

No.

When a parade of kids came to our door early on, the usual nerves kicked in about whether we’d bought enough. I mentioned to Mrs. Swellesley that maybe we’d wound up on some app directing kids to full-size houses.

But about 100 trick-or-treaters later, only a handful of candy bars remained. It seems as if our data analytics have become really sophisticated, though we were surprised that Snickers bars have become so unpopular.

Meanwhile, there was a missed opportunity over near Morses Pond, where Swellesley devotee LR reports they were handing out full-size bars but had just one taker.