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9:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Coffee and Conversation with the Wetlands Administrator and Staff

January 31 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Coffee and Conversation with the Wetlands Administrator and Staff

Date: January 24th, 31st, and February 14th Time: 9:00AM-11:00AM Location: 888 Worcester Street, Suite 160 Or Join by Zoom Come with questions about living with wetlands, invasive species removal and wetland permitting questions. RSVP for in person here: Click Here For In Person Sign Up Link Zoom link 9:00-9:45 Click Here Zoom link 10:00-10:45 Click Here

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Families Eat Together online presentation

January 31 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Families Eat Together online presentation

Families Eat Together is a new initiative from the Wellesley Health Department promoting the value of family mealtime. Explore different ways we can engage in conversation, remove obstacles to getting to the table, and enjoy uninterrupted family time. The program kicks off with a virtual presentation from the co-founder of The Family Dinner Project, Dr. Anne […]

1 event, 1

11:59 pm

Deadline for Wellesley Hills Junior Women’s Club grants application

February 1 @ 11:59 pm

Deadline for Wellesley Hills Junior Women’s Club grants application

The deadline for submitting applications for the the Wellesley Hills Junior Women's Club (WHJWC)  2023 grants awards cycle is Feb. 1, 2023. You can find a link to the application under the Grants tab at whjwc.org  

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Sara Campbell, Wellesley
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Sara Campbell winter warehouse sale

Sara Campbell, Wellesley
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Sara Campbell winter warehouse sale

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10:30 am - 12:30 pm

League of Women Voters of Wellesley public meeting with State Rep. Alice Peisch

February 4 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

League of Women Voters of Wellesley public meeting with State Rep. Alice Peisch

A LWVW public meeting with Rep. Alice Peisch will be held at Wellesley Free Library -- Main Branch 530 Washington St. on Feb. 4, 10:30am-12:30pm.

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

The Massachusetts Legislative Process: How Our Laws Are Made

February 4 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

The Massachusetts Legislative Process: How Our Laws Are Made

Join state Rep. Alice Peisch as she explains the life cycle of a bill through committee and beyond, and how you can advocate for policy change. The event takes place on Saturday, Feb 4, 11am-12:30pm, at Wellesley Free Library's main branch (530 Washington St.) This presentation is free and open to the public. Registration is […]

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Sara Campbell, Wellesley
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Sarah Cambell winter warehouse sale

Sara Campbell, Wellesley
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Sarah Cambell winter warehouse sale

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12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

UU Wellesley Hills BLM Vigil

February 5 @ 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

UU Wellesley Hills BLM Vigil

On Sunday, with recognition and sorrow for the loss of the life of Tyre Nichols, UU Wellesley Hills will assert again that Black Lives Matter. Participants will stand in the Black Lives Matter Vigil at noon on Sunday, Feb. 5 in front of the church at 309 Washington St. Members and friends are invited to […]

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5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Guided Walk/Owl Prowl

February 6 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Guided Walk/Owl Prowl

Join the Natural Resources Commission's Environmental Educator, Lisa Moore, on a guided evening walk/owl prowl. February is owl mating season and an excellent time to take an evening hike in search of these elusive birds. Date: February 6th, 2023 Rain Date: February 9th, 2023 Time: 5:30-7:00PM Location: North 40 Vernal Pool Entrance Learn about the […]

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7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Author talk with Jan Brogan: The Combat Zone

February 7 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Author talk with Jan Brogan: The Combat Zone

Come to Wellesley Free Library (530 Washington St.) on Feb. 7 at 7pm for an author presentation with Jan Brogan, author of The Combat Zone. This re-examination of the 1976 murder of a Harvard football player in Boston’s old Combat Zone reveals the impact the two trials had on the city, state and ultimately the […]

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10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Tour at Boston Outdoor Preschool Network

February 8 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Tour at Boston Outdoor Preschool Network

Meet the teachers and see our nature-based early childhood classes in action.  Submit the inquiry form or email admissions@bopn.org to learn more.

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7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Advisory Committee public hearing on 2023 Annual Town Meeting warrant

February 9 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Advisory Committee public hearing on 2023 Annual Town Meeting warrant

The Advisory Committee will hold a public hearing on the 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant on Thursday, February 9. The meeting will take place on Zoom beginning at 7:00 p.m. and will be available for viewing on Wellesley Public Media.  Residents who would like to participate in the public hearing should email the Advisory Committee […]

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12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Select Board office hours

February 10 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Select Board office hours

Select Board member Ann-Mara Lanza is holding in-person office hours on Friday, Feb. 10 from Noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Wellesley Hills Branch Library (210 Washington Street). Please make note of this location.   To schedule a 15-minute appointment, please email her directly at amlanza@wellesleyma.gov Ask questions, share concerns, and give input on Town […]

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2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Black History Month Talk with Author Dr. Rebecca Hall (online)

February 11 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Black History Month Talk with Author Dr. Rebecca Hall (online)

Rebecca Hall, JD PhD is an independent scholar, activist, and educator. Her paternal grandparents were born enslaved. She writes and publishes on the history of race, gender, law, and resistance as well as articles on climate justice and intersectional feminist theory. Her most recent book, Wake: The Hidden History of Women-Led Slave Revolts, has won […]

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1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries donation drop-off

Wellesley Free Library, main
February 12 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries donation drop-off

Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries is accepting donations this weekend to stock up for its spring book sale. Books, puzzles, CDs, and DVDs, welcome at Wellesley Free Library's main branch Sunday, February 12th @ 1-4pm Monday, February 13th @ 9-11am Got a unique story to share? Let us know at theswellesleyreport@gmail.com Subscribe to Swellesley’s daily email Please support […]

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Author Event with Marie Benedict

February 12 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Author Event with Marie Benedict

Marie Benedict, author of The Mystery of Mrs. Christie and co-author of The Personal Librarian, joins us to discuss her latest book, The Mitford Affair. Your ticket includes a copy ofThe Mitford Affair. Buy tickets online through Eventbrite by clicking the button below (fees apply), or by phone at 781-431-1160 (no fees). Your book will be waiting for you at […]

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3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Wellesley Symphony Orchestra concert: Dance!

February 12 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Wellesley Symphony Orchestra concert: Dance!

The Wellesley Symphony Orchestra continues its first season with new Music Director Mark Latham with a concert called "Dance!" The concert will feature a performance of Igor Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite, the lyrical Dances in the Canebrakes by African American composer Florence Price, Antonin Dvorak’s Mazurek and Romance featuring violinist Sarita Kwok, and a newly-commissioned piece […]

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9:00 am - 11:00 am

Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries donation drop-off

Wellesley Free Library, main
February 13 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries donation drop-off

Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries is accepting donations this weekend to stock up for its spring book sale. Books, puzzles, CDs, and DVDs, welcome at Wellesley Free Library's main branch Sunday, February 12th @ 1-4pm Monday, February 13th @ 9-11am Got a unique story to share? Let us know at theswellesleyreport@gmail.com Subscribe to Swellesley’s daily email Please support […]

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Sustainable Wellesley’s Conversation With The Candidates

February 13 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Sustainable Wellesley’s Conversation With The Candidates

​Sustainable Wellesley is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization that focuses on climate and other issues related to protecting the environment. It will be holding a Conversation with the Candidates on Monday, Feb. 13 from 7-9pm at the Wakelin Room at the Wellesley Free Library   Please send tips, photos, ideas to theswellesleyreport@gmail.com

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6:45 pm - 8:30 pm

Artist talk with Carrie Megan & Wellesley Society of Artists’ “All You Need is Love” awards reception

February 15 @ 6:45 pm - 8:30 pm

Artist talk with Carrie Megan & Wellesley Society of Artists’ “All You Need is Love” awards reception

The awards reception for the Wellesley Society of Artists show  “All You Need is Love” is Wednesday, February 15 at 6:45pm in the Wakelin Room of the Wellesley Free Library. First, second and third place awards as well as honorable mentions will be announced. The judge for this show is artist Andrew Kusmin. Immediately following […]

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2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Wellesley Hazard Mitigation Plan online meeting

February 16 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Wellesley Hazard Mitigation Plan online meeting

Wellesley is developing a Hazard Mitigation Plan to better prepare for natural hazards and climate change impacts. Take part in a virtual public meeting on Thursday, February 16 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to hear updates on the plan, asks questions, and give additional input. The meeting will take place via Zoom. Please register in advance […]

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

League of Women Voters of Wellesley’s Meet the Candidates Night (online)

February 16 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

League of Women Voters of Wellesley’s Meet the Candidates Night (online)

The League of Women Voters of Wellesley's Meet the Candidates Night will be held virtually on Thursday, February 16 at 7:00 pm. It's a great chance for voters to learn about candidates for town-wide office and hear their positions on issues of importance to the town. The event will be live-streamed, broadcast live on Comcast 8/Verizon 40, and […]

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5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Lenten Choral Evensong, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church

St. Andrews Church, Wellesley
February 26 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Lenten Choral Evensong, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church

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7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Author visit: ‘Before Brooklyn: The Unsung Heroes Who Helped Break Baseball’s Color Barrier’

February 27 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Author visit: ‘Before Brooklyn: The Unsung Heroes Who Helped Break Baseball’s Color Barrier’

Join Ted Reinstein as he discusses his new book, "Before Brooklyn: The Unsung Heroes Who Helped Break Baseball's Color Barrier," at Wellesley Free Library at 530 Washington St. (online or in person). Got a unique story to share? Let us know at theswellesleyreport@gmail.com Subscribe to Swellesley’s daily email Please support our independent journalism venture

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6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Trivia Night to support Wellesley Historical Society

March 2 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Trivia Night to support Wellesley Historical Society

Thursday, March 2, 2023 6:30pm – 9:30pm Italo American Educational Club 75 Pleasant Street, Wellesley, Mass This pub-style trivia event will feature general knowledge trivia, including a round of Wellesley specific trivia. The event will be an evening filled with pasta, snacks, fun, and friends as teams of 4-8 people compete to win a collection […]

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10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Wellesley Select Board office hours with Beth Sullivan Woods

March 3 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Wellesley Select Board office hours with Beth Sullivan Woods

Wellesley Select Board member Beth Sullivan Woods is holding office hours via Zoom on Friday, March 3 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Email her directly at bsullivanwoods@wellesleyma.gov to schedule a 15-minute appointment. Ask questions, share concerns, and give input on Town issues and other topics. Please send tips, photos, ideas to theswellesleyreport@gmail.com

1 event, 4

8:00 am - 11:00 am

Maple Magic Pancake Breakfast

March 4 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am

Maple Magic Pancake Breakfast

Join us for the Maple Magic Pancake Breakfast, an annual tradition that is too sweet to pass up. Enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes made by our incredible volunteer team, meet and connect with other members of our farm community, including a number of community groups who help to make Natick a better place to live. Before or […]

$6 – $12
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January 31
January 31 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Coffee and Conversation with the Wetlands Administrator and Staff

January 31 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Families Eat Together online presentation

February 1
February 1 @ 11:59 pm

Deadline for Wellesley Hills Junior Women’s Club grants application

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February 3
Sara Campbell, Wellesley
Featured Featured February 3 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Sara Campbell winter warehouse sale

February 4
Sara Campbell, Wellesley
Featured Featured February 4 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Sara Campbell winter warehouse sale

February 4 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

League of Women Voters of Wellesley public meeting with State Rep. Alice Peisch

February 4 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

The Massachusetts Legislative Process: How Our Laws Are Made

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February 5
Sara Campbell, Wellesley
Featured Featured February 5 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Sarah Cambell winter warehouse sale

February 5 @ 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

UU Wellesley Hills BLM Vigil

February 6
February 6 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Guided Walk/Owl Prowl

February 7
February 7 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Author talk with Jan Brogan: The Combat Zone

February 8
February 8 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Tour at Boston Outdoor Preschool Network

February 9
February 9 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Advisory Committee public hearing on 2023 Annual Town Meeting warrant

February 10
February 10 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Select Board office hours

February 11
February 11 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Black History Month Talk with Author Dr. Rebecca Hall (online)

February 12
February 12 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries donation drop-off

February 12 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Author Event with Marie Benedict

February 12 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Wellesley Symphony Orchestra concert: Dance!

February 13
February 13 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries donation drop-off

February 13 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Sustainable Wellesley’s Conversation With The Candidates

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February 15
February 15 @ 6:45 pm - 8:30 pm

Artist talk with Carrie Megan & Wellesley Society of Artists’ “All You Need is Love” awards reception

February 16
February 16 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Wellesley Hazard Mitigation Plan online meeting

February 16 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

League of Women Voters of Wellesley’s Meet the Candidates Night (online)

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February 26
February 26 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Lenten Choral Evensong, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church

February 27
February 27 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Author visit: ‘Before Brooklyn: The Unsung Heroes Who Helped Break Baseball’s Color Barrier’

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March 2
March 2 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Trivia Night to support Wellesley Historical Society

March 3
March 3 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Wellesley Select Board office hours with Beth Sullivan Woods

March 4
March 4 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am

Maple Magic Pancake Breakfast

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