Wellesley Town Buzz — a round-up of things to come

Wellesley College track closed until mid-August

Wellesley High Juniors seek donations ahead of May 11 sports equipment sale

Wellesley High aims to keep track & field athletes focused despite tourney drama

Wellesley Junior Women’s Club Wonder Run is May 19

May 3 – 9 — High School art exhibition

May 7 — Wellesley Public Schools Student Art Show Exhibit at the Library

May 9 — Wellesley Historical Society fundraiser

May 11 — Tenacre Fair

May 11 — Sports equipment sale to benefit WHS junior class

May 18 — UU Wellesley Spring Carnival

May 19 — Wellesley Hills Junior Women’s Club Wonder Run

May 17 – 19 Wellesley’s Wonderful Weekend

June 7 — Wellesley High School graduation day

Run for fun, run for community

May 8, 2019 by Deborah Brown Leave a Comment

Welcome to spring in Wellesley, where it’s full speed ahead. Your imagination is not overactive. There really are 101 events that absolutely, positively demand your presence from end-of-school-year events to fundraisers to award ceremonies and more, more, more.

Sure we post individually about all this stuff, but here’s a list that might make staying on top of things a little easier.

Keep your eye on the prize that is summer, people, when the living will so much easier, I promise.

Thanks to iCode for their sponsorship of Wellesley Town Buzz. Register your child today for a summer camp experience that will immerse them in a world of coding, robotics, drones, and design.

Paintings, pottery, photography and sculptures by local high school students from Wellesley and other MetroWest towns are featured in the third annual NEXT UP! juried art exhibition, sponsored by Page Waterman, Gallery and Framing in Wellesley Square.

The art show will run May 6 – 29. On May 7, meet the artists at an opening reception at the Wellesley Free Library, 6 – 8pm. The award ceremony will be held at 6:30pm. You don’t want to miss this exhibition of Wellesley’s seriously talented art students.

The Wellesley Historical Society is holding its annual fundraiser “Swing Into Spring”cocktail party on Thursday, May 9, 2019 from 6:30 to 9:30 PM on the Sunset Terrace, Wellesley Country Club, 300 Wellesley Avenue. Ticket info here.

Rides, ponies, baby animals, games, prizes, food, raffle, face painting, all-around fun.

Wellesley High School junior class officers will hold a sports equipment sale for May 11 that will raise funds for the class as well as the Special Olympics organization. Stop by the cafeteria for deals on all sorts of gear.

The UU Wellesley Spring Carnival will be held Saturday, May 18 at 309 Washington St. Pony rides, games, activities, music, treats, football activity, and mini-trampoline games.

The Wellesley Hills Junior Women’s Club (WHJWC) will welcome runners of all talent levels for its 6th annual Wonder Run 5k and Kids Fun Run on Sunday, May 19. The 5k starts at 8:30am at the Wellesley High School track and takes runners on a scenic tour of town. The Kids Fun Run, also at the WHS track, starts at 9:30am. Register here.

Here’s the schedule. This annual celebration, put on by the Wellesley Celebrations Committee, never disappoints.

Graduation ceremonies will be held at 5pm at the WHS athletic field. One of The Swellesley Report’s own will be handed a diploma. I’m feeling tearful already.

May 2, 2019 by bbrown Leave a Comment

Glad to see a portion of our Wellesley College tuition (oh yeah, we don’t actually go to school there) is going to a good cause: renovation of the track.

It’s true that the track has become a tad chewed up in spots, and the college also will strive to make the area more accessible and improve spectator facilities.

There’s nothing better than a fresh track surface to make slowpokes gain a bit of spring in their steps, and you can look forward to the project wrapping up in mid-August if plans go according to schedule.

In the meantime, you can head over to the Wellesley High track, which was refurbished in 2016, if you’re looking for an outdoor track alternative.

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May 2, 2019 by bbrown Leave a Comment

Wellesley High School junior class officers are organizing a sports equipment sale for May 11 that will raise funds for the class as well as the Special Olympics organization.

Used (just not destroyed…) equipment can be donated in the WHS lobby as of now. So protective gear for sports like football, hockey and lacrosse, balls from any sport, cleats, skateboards, scooters and you name it. Any items not sold will be donated to a charitable organization in Boston.

The sale will take place in the high school cafeteria.

April 21, 2019 by bbrown 1 Comment

A dispute between the state’s track & field coaches organization and the state’s governing body for athletics could result in competing season-ending tournaments put on by the respective groups.

The Massachusetts State Track Coaches Association (MSTCA) is looking to run its own championship meets in May/June at the same time as the usual Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association meets. The coaches’ organization feels it can stage better run events than the MIAA, which has sought to cut spending and raise fees associated with its events, according to a Boston Globe article about the controversy.

That article raises the concern that split tournaments could put schools in a tough position because of MIAA rules.

“The stakes could be high because MIAA rules state that schools participating in unapproved tournaments may be banned from ‘all multi-school events in any and all sports for one year.'”

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Wellesley High Athletics Director John Brown is aware of the issue between the MIAA and MSTCA, but declined to comment on it.

“What I can say is that we are trying our best to help ensure that the student athletes are not put in the middle of this very controversial situation,” he said. “We want our student athletes to be able to enjoy the best educational athletic experience possible while participating at Wellesley High School.”

The girls and boys track & field and cross-country teams have been a force in recent years, nabbing a series of state championships between them. Most recently, the girls won the all-state indoor track title and the boys came in second in their competition

April 20, 2019 by admin Leave a Comment

SPONSORED POST: The big day is coming up as the Wellesley Hills Junior Women’s Club (WHJWC) prepares to welcome runners of all talent levels for its 6th annual Wonder Run 5k and Kids Fun Run on Sunday, May 19. The 5k starts at 8:30am at the Wellesley High School track and takes runners on a scenic tour of town. The Kids Fun Run, also at the WHS track, starts at 9:30am. Think of the Wonder Run as your own personal “Boston Marathon” without all the arduous training and fundraising. Register here.

One of the great things about the Wonder Run is the wholesome, party atmosphere it brings with it. People run singly, stretching their legs after a long winter, or in large, raucous groups. You’ll see plenty of parents pushing strollers and triumphant kids crossing the finish line of their first-ever 5k. It’s just good, Spring-time fun. To add to the fun and in honor of the Club’s 75th Anniversary, the run will be 70’s “Retro” themed this year – sweatbands and tube socks encouraged!

The Wonder Run 5k and Kids Fun Run are part of Wellesley’s Wonderful Weekend. The WHJWC anticipates hundreds of participants and great community support. ALL runners and walkers are welcome, so on your mark, get set, go!

Check out the course map:

Wellesley Hills Junior Women's Club, Wonder Run

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Proceeds generated from the Wonder Run directly support community groups, scholarships for deserving local students and grants to organizations and programs that provide education, enrichment and essential services to members of the surrounding community. In 2018, the Junior Women’s Club awarded $143,000 in scholarships and non-profit grants.

Wellesley Hills Junior Women's Club Fun Run — These girls are ready and set to go on Sunday, May 19 at the Wellesley Hills Junior Women’s Club Wonder Run 5k and Kids Fun Run.

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