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Save the date: “Fall into Wellesley Square” fundraising & shopping event, October 17 – 20

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SPONSORED POST: The Wellesley Square Merchants’ Association is getting ready for its big “Fall into Wellesley Square” fundraising/shopping event Thursday, October 17  through Sunday, October 20. During those four days when you shop at participating stores, a portion of their proceeds will support one of three Wellesley community partnerships. In addition, some stores are adding extra specials.

Here’s the fundraising breakdown:

Central Street stores will support all Wellesley PTOs

Participating Central Street stores will donate a portion of their proceeds during “Fall into Wellesley” to support all Wellesley PTOs. Thanks to the Wellesley PTO’s, schools are able to provide Creative Arts & Sciences programs, fund all field trip costs including buses, supply new library books and audio/visual equipment, and more.

PTOs that will benefit from your shopping support: Bates, Fiske, Hardy, Hunnewell, P.A.W.S., Schofield, Spraque, Upham, Wellesley High School, Wellesley Middle Schoo.l

Church Square stores will support Friends of the Wellesley Council on Aging

Participating Church Square stores will donate a portion of their proceeds during “Fall into Wellesley” to support Friends of the Wellesley Council on Aging (FWCOA). The FWCOA provides financial support for enhanced facilities, programs, activities, and other needs for the Wellesley Council On Aging.

Grove and Washington Streets stores will support the Wellesley Free Library Foundation

Participating Grove and Washington Streets stores will donate a portion of their proceeds during “Fall into Wellesley” to support the Wellesley Free Library Foundation. The Foundation’s goal is to enrich tax-based support for the Library through gifts, grants, and bequests from individuals and organizations. Through donations, the Foundation provides additional copies of high demand books, technology and building improvements, and operation of the privately funded Fells Branch Library.

All this and free parking, too

The Board of Selectmen has waived parking fees at all 2-hour meters (on street and lots) in Wellesley Square for this Thursday – Saturday event.

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They came, they rummaged, they found bargains at Wellesley Village Church

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Wellesley Village Church at 2 Central Street in Church Square hosted its 78th annual Rummage Sale over the weekend, and shoppers descended to search for women’s clothing and accessories, jewelry, furniture, menswear, kitchenware, antiques and treasures, children’s, toys, and more.

Wellesley Village Church, rummage sale
Before: Wellesley Village Church, rummage sale. Such a nice, tidy space. Marie Kondo would be proud.

After the dust settled, and the 100+ volunteers finally looked up from neatening displays and cashing out customers, the sale had raised over $17,000. Those funds will benefit local charities such as Family Promise Metrowest, Hoops and Homework, Inc., Wellesley Food Pantry, Wellesley ABC House, and more.

Wellesley Village Church, rummage sale
All this stuff is going to spark joy for someone. The 1,000-member church has been running the annual rummage sale since 1941.
Wellesley Village Church, rummage sale
They run a tight ship at the Wellesley Village Church, Rummage Sale. Village Church is a member congregation of the United Church of Christ.
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Heaven knows there will be great bargains at annual Wellesley Village Church Rummage Sale

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Wellesley Village Church Rummage SaleThe Wellesley Village Church at 2 Central Street in Church Square will host its 78th annual Rummage Sale on Saturday, October 5, 2019, 9am – 1pm. Each year savvy shoppers flock to this bargain haul to search for women’s clothing and accessories, jewelry, furniture, menswear, kitchenware, antiques and treasures, children’s, toys, and more.

Rummage Sale Chair Sally Kellogg said, “We are excited to continue the traditional of holding the 78th annual Rummage Sale. This sale helps many patrons from area Metro West communities.”

The Chic Boutique is a big favorite, specializing in higher-end women’s designer clothing, purses and shoes. Last year featured Prada, Armani, D & G, Michael Kors, Burberry, Jimmy Choo, Stuart Weitzman, Vera Bradley, Bottega Venita, Tory Burch, Ann Taylor, and many more.

More than 100 volunteers work tirelessly to make this sale phenomenal. 2018 proceeds totaled $18,000 and benefitted local charities such as Family Promise Metrowest, Hoops and Homework, Inc., Wellesley Food Pantry, Wellesley ABC House, and more.

The entry fee is $2.00. Doors open at 9am on Saturday, but the early-birds get there at 8am to be the first in line.

WHAT: Wellesley Village Church Rummage Sale
DATE: Saturday, October 5, 2019
TIME: 9am – 1pm
WHERE: 2 Central Street, Wellesley

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Wellesley Town-Wide Yard Sale: Change of plans

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Update (9/17/19):

Here’s the info on the locations for the revised Town-Wide Yard Sale, according to Wellesley Recreation.

38 Greenwood Rd – 8:00am – 11:00am
225 Bristol Rd –  9:00am – 2:00pm
78 Longfellow Rd – 10:00am – 1:00pm
54 Beechwood Rd – 10:00am – 4:00pm
12 Sawyer Rd – 9am – 2pm
19 Boulder Road – 3pm – 5pm

wellesley yard

 

The 2019 Town-Wide Yard Sale that was to be held on Saturday, Sept. 21,  10am-1pm, at Morses Pond, is being recast as a town-wide yard sale at individuals’ homes as a result of decreased seller participation.

Wellesley, Morses Pond Yard Sale
The MOPO yard will be spread across town instead this year

The Rec Department reached out to those who had registered as sellers to say that:

“Due to a decreased number of registered sellers, we are going to change the format of the event.

This year we WILL NOT HOLD THE EVENT AT MORSES POND.

Instead, we will pull a permit for you to hold the yard sale at your home and we will list your address in our promotional literature (including a map), and emails.

If you would like to be included in this ‘Town Wide yard sale,’ please let us know by Thursday, 9/12 and provide the start/end times you would like your yard sale to be listed on September 21.

If you would not like to participate in this event, please let us know by Thursday, 9/12 and we will provide you with a full refund.”

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Shopper’s Corner is open at Schofield School in Wellesley

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Shoppers Corner, WellesleyShopper’s Corner, Schofield Elementary School’s PTO-run resale shop that sells sells gently used clothing, accessories and sports clothing, including skates and cleats at rock-bottom prices, is back in business. Shopper’s Corner is located in the basement of Schofield School at 27 Cedar St. The store is open during the school year every Wednesday that school is in session, 8:30am – 12:15pm, and the first Saturday of most months (starting 10/4/19), 9am – 11am.

Established in 1952, Shopper’s Corner stocks its inventory through consignments and donations. With a lot of hard work from dedicated volunteers, the PTO turns the good used stuff they get into almost $10k per year for the school.

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Friends of Wellesley Free Library book sale, September 19 – 22

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If summer has to come to an end, the transition to Fall will be easier with some good reading material. Join the Friends of the Wellesley Free Library at the Fall Book Sale, where you surely will find some great reads from among the thousands of books available. If you can’t wait until September, visit the ongoing Friends book sale on the first floor of the main library.

Wellesley Library, book sale

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Wellesley Square Mom’s Day Out event is September 13-14

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SPONSORED POST: The Wellesley Square Merchants’ Association is getting ready for two big days of the always popular Mom’s Day Out. On Friday, September 13 and Saturday, September 14, scores of stores throughout Wellesley Square will participate by offering discounts, special offers, and surprises.

There will be free parking, plus Kidville and LINX are offering special activities so that Moms can drop off their kids & shop! All the DETAILS ARE HERE [https://shopwellesleysquare.com/moms-day-out-2019/].

And be sure to call in advance to register. Kidville: 781-235-4650. LINX: 781-235-3210.

SHOPPING: Dozens of stores are participating. Just to name a few…London Harness; Page Waterman Gallery & Framing; Wellesley Holiday Boutique; Wellesley Toy Shop; and Anderson’s Jewelers. When you see the Mom’s Day Out sign in the shop window, you’ll know you’ve found a go-to spot for special offers and deep discounts on everything from toys, clothing, and books to home decor, handbags, and more.

And here’s a little secret: all this good stuff is available to not just moms, but to everyone else. Moms are inclusive sorts who wouldn’t dream of keeping the fun all to themselves.

PARKING: All this and free parking too starting at 10am, thanks to the Town of Wellesley.

MORE INFO: Go to ShopWellesleySquare.

Wellesley Moms' Day Out

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