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“Painting Nocturnes”: Artist demonstration
“Painting Nocturnes”: Artist demonstration
The Wellesley Society of Artists in partnership with the Wellesley Free Library welcomes artist and Page Waterman gallery manager, Ryan Black, on Sunday February 25, 1:30-3:30 pm for an artist demonstration called “Painting Nocturnes”. Black will demonstrate how ranges of color and value change dramatically when tackling a low-light scene, and how to use color […]
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Wellesley Health Dept. Keep Well Clinic
Wellesley Health Dept. Keep Well Clinic
The Wellesley Health Department will hold a Keep Well Clinic on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 1:30pm-2:30pm, at 60 Grove St. Keep Well clinics are open to residents. Have your blood pressure monitored and health questions answered. For more information call 781-235-0135 or visit www.wellesleyma.gov/health Wellesley Health Department. Note that the Keep Well Clinic will be at 60 […]
Unsolved America – The Northeast
Unsolved America – The Northeast
This one-hour slideshow and talk will focus on some of the more famous unsolved mysteries in Northeastern United States, including the Mysterious Bennington Triangle in Vermont and the mysterious death of Dr. William Dean in 1918 in New Hampshire. Presented by Christopher Daley. Taking place at Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington Street, on Feb. 27, […]
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Film screening at Carling-Sorenson theater: “Past Lives,” directed by Celine Song
Film screening at Carling-Sorenson theater: “Past Lives,” directed by Celine Song
Global film at the Sorenson EVENT: screening of Past Lives DIRECTOR: Celine Song DATE: Wednesday, Feb. 28 TIME: 7pm LOCATION: Carling-Sorenson Theater FREE. Registration required HERE. Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrest apart after Nora’s family emigrates from South Korea. Decades later, they are reunited in New York for one fateful […]
Artist’s Talk and Demo, Carlos Santiago
Artist’s Talk and Demo, Carlos Santiago
EVENT: Artist's Talk and Demo, Carlos Santiago DATE: Feb. 28, 2024 TIME: 7pm LOCATION: Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington St. Carlos will engage viewers in the act of painting, sharing his process and inspiration. He will talk about his work and demonstrate his technique in a casual, interactive painting session. Carlos’ still lifes walk a line […]
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Select Board office hours
Select Board office hours
Wellesley Select Board chair Tom Ulfelder will hold in-person office hours on Thursday, Feb. 29, 10am-noon, in room 205, in the Kingsbury Room at the Wellesley Police Department (485 Washington St.). Residents may ask questions, share comments and concerns, and give input about Town operations, economic development, and other issues. Email Tom Ulfelder directly at […]
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Sara Campbell Warehouse Sale in Boston
Sara Campbell Warehouse Sale in Boston
SPONSORED CONTENT: Shop the deepest discounts of the season and seasons past including samples, accessories, and fabric.
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Sara Campbell Warehouse Sale in Boston
Sara Campbell Warehouse Sale in Boston
SPONSORED CONTENT: Shop the deepest discounts of the season and seasons past including samples, accessories, and fabric.
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Blood Drive at Tenacre Country Day School
Blood Drive at Tenacre Country Day School
Students and staff at Tenacre Country Day School in Wellesley invite members of the community to support their blood drive on March 7. Co-sponsored by the American Red Cross, the blood drive is open to the public. Appointments can be made, and walk-ins are welcome. LOCATION: Tenacre’s Wells Playhouse, 78 Benvenue Street, Wellesley DATE: Thursday, […]
Free yoga class in Linden Square to support improved access to health care programs
Free yoga class in Linden Square to support improved access to health care programs
YogaSix Wellesley is hosting a free, donation-based all-levels gentle & restorative yoga class on Sunday, March 3rd from 12:00-1:00pm at 200d Linden St. in Linden Square. Along with the class, there are chances to win amazing prizes from local favorite's like Wasik's Cheese Shop, Isabel Harvey, Lululemon, Faherty Clothes, Volante Farms, and Whole Foods. All […]
Lenten Choral Evensong at St. Andrews Episcopal Church
Lenten Choral Evensong at St. Andrews Episcopal Church
SPONSORED CONTENT: LOCATION: St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 79 Denton Rd, Wellesley, MA PHONE: 781-235-7310 EVENT: Lenten Choral Evensong DESCRIPTION: The music will include a new arrangement by James Stevens of the familiar hymn Nearer my God to Thee, Susan LaBarr’s Grace before Sleep, and Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in F by George Dyson. The St. Andrew’s Senior Choir, directed by Helen Ward Mannix with […]
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Guided Main Library Tour
Guided Main Library Tour
Register for a guided tour of the Wellesley Free Library. Learn about the library's spaces, services, resources, programs and collections. Whether you are new to the WFL or a seasoned library user, you are bound to learn something new. Limited to 8 participants. Registration required. Meet in the Foyer by the rear entrance. March 5, […]
Wellesley Rotary hosting Rep. Alice Peisch at the library
Wellesley Rotary hosting Rep. Alice Peisch at the library
Stop by the main branch of the Wellesley Free Library after you vote on March 5 to join Wellesley resident and State Rep. Alice Peisch in the Wakelin Room. She will make some prepared remarks and then field some questions from the audience. State Representative Alice H. Peisch is the Assistant Majority Leader of the […]
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Art reception at The Clever Hand Gallery—Emerging Metal & Clay Artists of Wellesley High School
Art reception at The Clever Hand Gallery—Emerging Metal & Clay Artists of Wellesley High School
The public is invited to a reception on Wednesday, March 6, 2:30-4:30pm, at The Clever Hand Gallery in Wellesley Square during which the emerging metal and clay student-artists of Wellesley High School and their teachers will be on hand 2:45-3:45pm. The work of 26 art students will be on display at the gallery March 5-24, […]
Pickleball public hearing (online)
Pickleball public hearing (online)
The Recreation Commission will hold an online public hearing on Wednesday, March 6 at 7:00 p.m. to gather additional input from the community on a recent pickleball site survey. This meeting will take place on Zoom and is a follow-up to the pickleball study hearing that took place on Feb. 28. Individuals who would like to […]
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Film screening: “The Right to Read”
Film screening: “The Right to Read”
There will be a public film screening of The Right to Read on Thursday, March 7, 6:30pm-9:30pm, at the Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington St. The film is directed by Jenny Mackenzie and produced by Levar Burton, known for his iconic role in Reading Rainbow. The film follows an NAACP activist, an educator, and two […]
Public forum #2 to discuss MBTA Community Zoning
Public forum #2 to discuss MBTA Community Zoning
Wellesley will hold the second of two public forums to discuss MBTA Community Zoning and the Town’s plans for compliance. In 2021, Massachusetts passed a new law, called the MBTA Communities Zoning law, that requires all communities in the State with access to MBTA transit services such as the Commuter Rail, “T” subway, ferry, or bus […]
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Wellesley College public night at observatory
Wellesley College public night at observatory
Wellesley College invites the public to its Whitin Observatory for a chance to check out the telescopes (weather permitting) and learn about the solar system (including the upcoming solar eclipse). The free program will take place on Friday, March 8, 7-9pm. Children must be supervised by their grown-ups. There is no parking at the Observatory. Visitors […]
WHS acapella groups and special guests perform in Acastock Concert
WHS acapella groups and special guests perform in Acastock Concert
Acastock Concert March 8, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Katherine L Babson, Jr Auditorium at Wellesley High School All four of the WHS a capella groups, plus special guest groups will be perform. All are tremendous. This annual concert never disappoints.
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Wellesley College faculty concert
Wellesley College faculty concert
The Music Department Faculty at Wellesley College will showcase its talents in this semi-annual concert on March 9, 7:30pm at the Jewett Center on campus. Featuring faculty members: Kris Adams, vocals Fernando Brandão, flute Glenn Dickson, clarinet Tom Duprey, trumpet Rich Greenblatt, vibraphone Mark Hamilton, trombone Mark Henry, bass Russell Hoffmann, piano Steve Kirby, guitar […]
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Success with Hydrangeas
Success with Hydrangeas
March 10, 1:15-3:15pm, Wellesley Free Library (Register) No garden is complete without this queen of American shrubs. From 18-inch, container-sized, reblooming beauties to 8-foot explosions of multicolored zing, there is a hydrangea for every garden. Through slides and discussion, you’ll learn all about hydrangeas, including the many recent introductions that have hit the market, their […]
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Basketball: Schofield 5th graders vs. teachers
Basketball: Schofield 5th graders vs. teachers
Schofield Elementary School 5th graders will face off on the Wellesley Middle School basketball court vs. their teachers on March 14 at 6pm (doors at 5:30pm) for a little March Madness action. The PTO fundraiser features $6 adult tickets and $4 kid tickets (under 2 is free).
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The Entrepreneurial Life of an Artist
The Entrepreneurial Life of an Artist
World-renowned soprano Karen Slack is used to inspiring others. She is a tireless advocate of the arts and brings decades of experience to her role as the Co-Chair of OPERA America's Women's Opera Network where she represents singers and BIPOC artists looking to transition into arts administration. In 2020, Slack created #KiKiKonversations, a Facebook live […]
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Heat pump webinar
Heat pump webinar
The town of Wellesley is hosting a free webinar on March 21 at 7pm to educate the public about the benefits of air source heat pumps, including energy efficiency and financial incentives (rebates, 0% loans, etc.). Those in need of a furnace or AC replacement, or considering home renovations are all candidates. Registration is open. […]
Wellesley Historical Society author event: Serhii Plokhy, The Russo-Ukrainian War: The Return of History
Wellesley Historical Society author event: Serhii Plokhy, The Russo-Ukrainian War: The Return of History
EVENT: Talk on The Russo-Ukrainian War: The Return of History, presented by Serhii Plokhy DATE: March 21, 7pm LOCATION: In-person at the main branch of the Wellesley Free Library, and online through Zoom MORE: Zoom link will be sent via registration email. Register here. An authoritative history of Europe’s largest military conflict since World War II, […]
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Quilt Show
Quilt Show
Welcome spring with a visit to the Quilt Show! Display of over 100 quilts created by Quinobequin Quilters guild members from Wellesley, Newton, Needham, Dedham, Westwood and surrounding towns. A wide variety of styles and sizes will be represented, from small art quilts to large traditional quilts and everything in between. Visitors are invited to […]
Of Thee I Sing! Songs of Love and Justice
Of Thee I Sing! Songs of Love and Justice
Of Thee I Sing! Songs of Love and Justice! is a recital created by soprano Karen Slack in the late Summer of 2020 during the height of the pandemic and just after the murder of George Floyd. The center of this program is the raw and powerful yet hopeful Langston Hughes poem, "The Kids Who […]
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Quilt Show
Quilt Show
Welcome spring with a visit to the Quilt Show! Display of over 100 quilts created by Quinobequin Quilters guild members from Wellesley, Newton, Needham, Dedham, Westwood and surrounding towns. A wide variety of styles and sizes will be represented, from small art quilts to large traditional quilts and everything in between. Visitors are invited to […]
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Wellesley Symphony Orchestra Family Concert
Wellesley Symphony Orchestra Family Concert
The Wellesley Symphony Orchestra presents its annual Family Concert on Sunday, March 24, 3pm, at MassBay, 50 Oakland St., Wellesley, featuring: Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf and more! Tickets are available online or at the door the day of the concert. This is a pay what you want concert, with $30 suggested. Please support your local […]
Building a Better Wellesley: Balancing Open Space and Housing (online)
Building a Better Wellesley: Balancing Open Space and Housing (online)
At this month's meeting (3/24, 3-4:30pm), we will be launching our conversation on how to balance the preservation of open space with the need to provide affordable housing to seniors, young families, and our workforce. Please join us and the Board of the Wellesley Conservation Land Trust as we begin this discussion by sharing our organizations' missions and […]
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Zentangle Drawing Workshop
Zentangle Drawing Workshop
Need to De-Stress? Bring your friends and family members, or come on your own for a fun evening of Zentangle drawing. Zentangle is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun method of creating beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Imagine drawing doodles and creative patterns combined with mindfulness, creativity, and fun! Zentangling heightens focus and creativity, while […]
Wellesley Annual Town Meeting
Wellesley Annual Town Meeting
The Select Board will convene the 2024 Annual Town Meeting on Monday, March 25, 7pm, in the Wellesley High School Auditorium (50 Rice Street). The Town Meeting Warrant has been signed and a digital copy is posted on the Town of Wellesley website. Hardcopies of the Warrant are available in the Select Board Office temporarily located at 888 […]
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