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Wellesley Grand Tour Hike
Wellesley Grand Tour Hike
Take a spectacular 11-mile loop hike along the trails network in Wellesley. We will start along the Brook Path, then take the Crosstown Trail, Charles River Path, Sudbury Path and Guernsey Path, and return on the Brook Path. Most of our hike will be on trails through woods, parks or along aqueducts, with less than […]
Wellesley Theatre Project this month presents PUFFS, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic
Wellesley Theatre Project this month presents PUFFS, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic
Wellesley Theatre Project this month presents PUFFS, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic, on Friday, Oct. 28 and Saturday, Oct. 29 at 7pm and Sunday, Oct. 30 at 2pm. All performances will take place at the Wellesley Theatre Project Studio Theater at 219 Washington St, Wellesley. Tickets cost […]
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Dedham Country Day School, classroom observation
November 2, 2022: Classroom Observation Day, 8:30am – 10:30am at the DCD campus located at 90 Sandy Valley Rd, Dedham, MA. To register for a Classroom Observation, please complete the inquiry form and choose the date you’d like to attend at the end of the form. DCD uses the Ravenna system for admissions event registration and […]
Riverbend School, Walk & Talk Wednesday
Riverbend School, Walk & Talk Wednesday
Admissions: Walk & Talk Wednesday November 2 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am An event for prospective families to learn more about our school. We”ll be taking groups out around campus. Riverbend is a toddler – grade 8 school whose Montessori-based curriculum inspires each child to engage and achieve at their highest potential. Riverbend School, 33 Eliot […]
‘Authors on Stage’ Fall Event
‘Authors on Stage’ Fall Event
Wellesley College Authors on Stage Hosting Three Authors at Elm Bank on November 2 Join other book lovers to hear three wonderful authors discuss their newly published works Authors include Carlene Bauer, Paul Fisher and Peter Orner Coffee: 9:30AM Program: 10:30AM Cost: $30 Reservations will be held at the door Information: authorsonstage@gmail.com The program will […]
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Wellesley Village Church Rummage Sale
Wellesley Village Church Rummage Sale
The Wellesley Village Church at 2 Central Street in Church Square will host its 79th annual Rummage Sale on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, 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. Admission is […]
Riverbend School Open House
Riverbend School Open House
Riverbend School Fall Open House Riverbend's Open House for interest in the 2023-24 school year will be on Saturday November 5th 2022 from 11:00am - 12:30pm. Riverbend is a toddler – grade 8 school whose Montessori-based curriculum inspires each child to engage and achieve at their highest potential.
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Fay School Open House
Fay School Open House
Fay School is an independent, coeducational day and boarding school, located on a 66-acre campus some 25 miles from Boston in Southborough, Massachusetts. The central purpose of Fay School is to provide students with the foundation for a meaningful life. Fay’s broad and challenging program empowers students to discover their talents, develop their intellectual abilities, […]
Wellesley Society of Artists annual library show opening reception and program
Wellesley Society of Artists annual library show opening reception and program
Opening Reception and Program: "Leveling Up" with Julie Beck Sunday, November 6 at 1pm The Wellesley Society of Artists presents artist and educator Julie Beck, who will share stories of her path from self-taught painter to professional fine artist and instructor. She will also demonstrate principles and techniques she uses. The program will begin at 1:30pm. […]
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League of Women Voters of Wellesley presents ‘Constitutional Contagion: How the Supreme Court is Making Us Unhealthy’
League of Women Voters of Wellesley presents ‘Constitutional Contagion: How the Supreme Court is Making Us Unhealthy’
Free online presentation & discussion with Wendy E. Parmet, Northeastern University School of Law. Register for program. From the League of Women Voters of Wellesley: The US Supreme Court is shaping the future of American life: the way we respond to future public health emergencies; how much control we have over our bodies; who has […]
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Riverbend School, Walk & Talk Wednesday
Riverbend School, Walk & Talk Wednesday
Admissions: Walk & Talk Wednesday November 9 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am An event for prospective families to learn more about our school. We”ll be taking groups out around campus. Riverbend is a toddler – grade 8 school whose Montessori-based curriculum inspires each child to engage and achieve at their highest potential. Riverbend School, 33 Eliot […]
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Online office hours for Wellesley residents with State Rep. Alice Hanlon Peisch
Online office hours for Wellesley residents with State Rep. Alice Hanlon Peisch
Rep. Alice Hanlon Peisch will hold online office hours for Wellesley residents on Thursday, Nov. 10 from 10-11am. You may meet with Rep. Peisch or a member of her staff for a 10-minute slot by registering online. If you wish to meet with Rep. Peisch but cannot attend, reach out to legislative director Mollie Cecconi […]
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Veterans Day ceremony
Veterans Day ceremony
Wellesley will honor all Veterans on Friday, Nov. 11 with a ceremony outdoors at the War Memorial in front of Town Hall along Washington Street (the event will will indoors to the Great Hall if there's inclement weather). The annual Veterans Day program will begin at 11 a.m., and all are welcome. While Town Hall […]
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Storytime with the Author: Deborah Farmer Kris
Storytime with the Author: Deborah Farmer Kris
Books will be available for purchase at the event, or you can buy the book(s) now along with your RSVP at checkout. Please note that you must purchase your copy of the book from Wellesley Books in order to have the author sign it at the event. If you would prefer to RSVP by phone, […]
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Wellesley Historical Society lecture: “Robert Treat Paine, Little Known Founding Father”
Wellesley Historical Society lecture: “Robert Treat Paine, Little Known Founding Father”
Tom Paine, a local historian and direct descendant of Robert Treat Paine, will discuss the life of his famous ancestor, who was a major player in Massachusetts politics and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. This free Wellesley Historical Society lecture will be held in-person at the Main Branch of the Wellesley Free Library […]
Hot Cider Community Event at Cronk’s Rocky Woodland
Hot Cider Community Event at Cronk’s Rocky Woodland
Come enjoy an open fire and celebrate the new fire screen at Cronk's Rocky Woodland, the Hansel and Gretel cottage at 18 Crown Ridge Rd., and learn how you can help “Cronk’s” continue as the wildflower garden that Gertrude Cronk established in the 1930s for all our neighborhoods to enjoy in perpetuity. Sunday, November 13th at […]
Wellesley Choral Society concert
Wellesley Choral Society concert
The Wellesley Choral Society under the direction of Edward Whalen, will present its first concert of the 2022-2023 season on Sunday, November 13, at 3:00 p.m. at the Wellesley Hills Congregational Church, 207 Washington Street, Wellesley. The theme of the concert is "Anniversaries: Music of Tye (1505-1572), Tomkins (1572-1656), Schutz (1585-1672), Franck (1822-1890), and Vaughan […]
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Green Collaborative meeting
Green Collaborative meeting
EVENT: Green Collaborative meeting DATE: November 16, 2022 TIME: 9-11am LOCATION: Online only via Zoom Wellesley Climate Action is Heating Up. Learn about the newest programs and how you can be part of the action to save money, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and build a healthier and more resilient community. Questions? Contact Wellesley Sustainability Director, […]
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Soccer & America’s Slow Embrace of Internationalism
Soccer & America’s Slow Embrace of Internationalism
Join Wellesley Free Library for an evening with author Hal Phillips, who will discuss his new book, Generation Zero: Founding Fathers, Hidden Histories & The Making of Soccer in America. Phillips will specifically discuss the peculiar insularity of U.S. sporting culture, how that socio-structural oddity delayed futbol’s acceptance here, and why it continues to shape us. […]
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Wellesley Marketplace, chaired by Wellesley Hills Junior Women’s Club
Wellesley Marketplace, chaired by Wellesley Hills Junior Women’s Club
The Wellesley Hills Junior Women's Club Marketplace is an annual retail favorite for those seeking unique holiday gifts for family and friends. Shoppers have access to over 200 vendors and artisans from New England and afar. Available wares included gourmet foods, handmade jewelry, artwork, crafts, and clothing. A birds-eye view of Wellesley Marketplace.
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Wellesley’s Housing Market Assessment review & discussion
Wellesley’s Housing Market Assessment review & discussion
Holly Grace, a member of the Wellesley Housing Development Corporation, and Sally Watts, from Building a Better Wellesley, will share the findings of Wellesley's recent housing market assessment. What is Wellesley's current housing stock and what are our housing gaps? Who works in Wellesley, in what communities do they live and how far do they have […]
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Wellesley Health Dept. flu clinic
Wellesley Health Dept. flu clinic
The Wellesley Health Department is holding a flu clinic on Tuesday, Nov. 22 for residents ages 16+. The clinic will take place at the Warren Recreation Building, 90 Washington St., from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Advance registration is required. Vaccines are given at no cost to you, but bring your health insurance information.
Wellesley High Fall Jazz Night concert
Wellesley High Fall Jazz Night concert
The Wellesley High School Jazz Concert scheduled Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 7pm will no longer feature the New York Voices due to illness within the group. (This post was revised on 11/22/22.) However, the Jazz Concert will still take place featuring 3 WHS jazz ensembles—the Rice Street Singers, 1:00 Jazz Combo, and 2:00 Jazz Band. […]
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Volunteer opportunity—help put together period kits
Volunteer opportunity—help put together period kits
Join Fihri at an Open House event on Tue., Nov. 29, 9am-4pm at 568 Washington Street, Ste. 26, to put together a period kit to help a person in need. There is a $10 fee to participate. Assembled kits will include a reusable pouch, organic or biodegradable pads, panty liners and organic tampons. Kits will […]
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Christmas with the Back Bay Ringers
Christmas with the Back Bay Ringers
Do you hear what we hear? From Bach to Blue Christmas, the Back Bay Ringers handbell ensemble's season features both classical and contemporary favorites. The seasonal tunes will be brought to life on a dazzling array of handbells, chimes, percussion and of course, sleigh bells. The concert will encompass many moods, from baroque precision, to […]
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