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Historical lecture: The Whartons’ War
Historical lecture: The Whartons’ War
The Wellesley Historical Society is offering a series of free, in-person lectures this spring at Wellesley Free Library's main branch (530 Washington St.): The Whartons' War (Sunday, March 26, 2pm) Local Resident Sue Bell and Civil War historian William Davis will discuss their new book on the recently-discovered correspondence between Sue's ancestor, Confederate General Gabriel […]
The Lightning Thief, The Percy Jackson Musical
The Lightning Thief, The Percy Jackson Musical
Join Wellesley Theatre Project (WTP), as we present THE LIGHTNING THIEF, The Percy Jackson Musical on Friday March 24th and March 31st at 7pm, Saturday March 25th and April 1st at 7pm and Sunday March 26th and April 2nd at 2pm. All performances will take place at the Wellesley Theatre Project Studio Theater located at […]
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Wellesley Education Foundation Spelling Bee
Wellesley Education Foundation Spelling Bee
The Wellesley Spelling Bee is a WEF community fundraising event which raises money to fund enrichment programs for the Wellesley Public Schools. The Bee is a major fundraiser for WEF and great fun for participants and observers alike. Town celebrities judge and officiate the competition. The Wellesley cable station records the event and broadcasts it […]
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Author visit—Junkets with Julia: Cheery Memories of Julia Child
Author visit—Junkets with Julia: Cheery Memories of Julia Child
Join us for an evening with Wellesley resident and author, Cynthia Wight Rossano. Her latest book, Junkets with Julia: Cheery Memories of Julia Child, is illustrated by Mark Steele, and pays a small tribute to the author’s friend of many years, Julia Child, the renowned ‘French Chef,’ who was arguably the most famous cook of […]
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Sock Drive for Cradles to Crayons starts in Linden Square
Sock Drive for Cradles to Crayons starts in Linden Square
Cradles to Crayons® Sock Drive Knock your socks off (literally) but make sure they are new ones! Linden Square is kicking off a Cradles to Crayons® Sock Drive on April 1 in the Courtyard and will continue at participating stores through April 16. Please donate brand new socks from new-born to adult sizes.
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Black Lives Matter Vigil
Black Lives Matter Vigil
UU Wellesley Hills will hold its monthly Black Lives Matter Vigil on Sunday, April 2 at Noon at 309 Washington St. Everyone is invited to join us in a 15 minute silent vigil to stand for racial justice and to honor those black lives harmed and lost. Info@uuwellesley.org Subscribe to Swellesley’s daily email Please send tips, […]
Historical lecture: Rebels at Sea
Historical lecture: Rebels at Sea
The Wellesley Historical Society is offering a series of free, in-person lectures this spring at Wellesley Free Library's main branch (530 Washington St.): Rebels at Sea (Sunday, April 2, 2pm) Maritime historian Eric Jay Dolin will discuss his latest book, Rebels at Sea, which focuses attention on the often- overlooked role of American privateers in […]
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Mass Hort author visit: Jo Thomson, The Gardener’s Palette: Creating Colour Harmony in the Garden
Mass Hort author visit: Jo Thomson, The Gardener’s Palette: Creating Colour Harmony in the Garden
The Massachusetts Horticulture Society is welcoming Jo Thompson to Wellesley on her Spring US Tour. Inspired by her book The Gardener’s Palette: Creating Colour Harmony in the Garden, Jo will share her experience with finding, planning and executing a garden color palette. Enjoy drinks (cash bar) and lite bites for this exciting lecture. Tickets and […]
Novelist, Sena Desai Gopal: The story behind her book, The 86th Village
Novelist, Sena Desai Gopal: The story behind her book, The 86th Village
Author visit at Wellesley Free Library main branch, 530 Washington St. Sena Desai Gopal grew up in a village in Southern India whose days are numbered – in her lifetime it will drown in the backwaters of one of India’s biggest, most ambitious dams, The Upper Krishna Project. 167 villages will go underwater, and more […]
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Paint Collection at Wellesley RDF
Paint Collection at Wellesley RDF
Paint Collection at the Wellesley RDF on Great Plain Ave. begins on Thursday, April 6 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Collection will continue on the first Thursday of every month through October 2023. Subscribe to Swellesley’s daily email Please send tips, photos, ideas to theswellesleyreport@gmail.com
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Tour at Boston Outdoor Preschool Network
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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Natural Resources Commission online discussion about flooding challenges
Natural Resources Commission online discussion about flooding challenges
Join the Wellesley Natural Resources Commission for an online discussion about local flooding challenges during which you can give inut about creative ways to manage flood impacts. According to riskfactor.com, there are 1,060 properties in Wellesley that have greater than a 26% chance of beingseverely affected by flooding over the next 30 years. This represents […]
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Last chance to see showcase of Wellesley High School students’ art at Clever Hand Gallery
Last chance to see showcase of Wellesley High School students’ art at Clever Hand Gallery
The Clever Hand Gallery wraps up its annual showcase of artwork by the students of Wellesley High School’s Ceramics Intensive and Jewelry and Metals Intensive classes on April 15. The showcase, which you can visit during regular Clever Hand hours through the first half of April, debuts mobiles that the metals students were commissioned to […]
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The Dynamic Pastel Landscape with Liz Haywood-Sullivan
The Dynamic Pastel Landscape with Liz Haywood-Sullivan
April 20 @ 6:45 pm - 8:30 pm The Wellesley Society of Artists and the Needham Art Association welcome renowned pastel artist Liz Haywood-Sullivan for their annual joint artist demonstration on Thursday, April 20 at 6:45 pm at the Wellesley Free Library in the Wakelin Room. Liz’s demonstration, The Dynamic Pastel Landscape will show artists and art lovers alike […]
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Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Prescription Drug Take Back Day
You can drop off old and unneeded prescription medicine on Saturday, April 22 from 10am-2pm at the Wellesley Police Department (485 Washington St.). Wellesley's taking part in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency's national Prescription Drug Take Back Day (find other collection locations). The idea is to get these drugs out of homes, where they could […]
Annual Charles River Clean-up Day
Annual Charles River Clean-up Day
Join the Wellesley Natural Resources team for the Annual Charles River Clean-up Day. The event is rain or shine: come dressed to get dirty and wet, and wear appropriate footwear. Meet us at the parking lot behind the office building at 1 Washington Street, April 22nd between 10AM-12PM. Gloves will be provided. Sign up online. […]
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Historical walking tour of lower falls
Historical walking tour of lower falls
This special tour with Historic Newton and the Wellesley Historical Society focuses on the rise and fall of industry in Lower Falls. Learn how the Charles River once powered nationally renowned paper mills. Also see the village that early residents built, including St. Mary’s Church and the one-time community hall that is now Lower Falls […]
Housing Justice with Greater Boston Interfaith Organization
Housing Justice with Greater Boston Interfaith Organization
The Greater Boston Interfaith Organization has embarked on a Housing Justice Campaign which strives to boost financial support for State public housing and increase housing opportunities for all. Sheri Kassirer, a member of the Building a Better Wellesley Steering Committee and Temple Beth Elohim's co-leader of the Greater Boston Interfaith Organization's Housing Justice Campaign will […]
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Shop Roche Bros. to benefit Wellesley High School Class of 2023 All Night Party
Shop Roche Bros. to benefit Wellesley High School Class of 2023 All Night Party
The All Night Party for the Senior class is a time that the whole class can get together and connect one last time and keep them safe the night of graduation. The annual Roche Bros. shopping day to benefit the WHS Class of 2023 All Night Party will be on Monday, April 24, from 10am […]
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Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries spring book sale (member preview)
Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries spring book sale (member preview)
Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries holds its spring book sale April 27-30 at the main library at 530 Washington St. A member preview kicks things off on Thursday, April 27, 5-8pm. The public sale takes place Friday, April 28, 9:30am-6pm and Saturday, April 29, 9:30am-5pm. Bag sale is Sunday, April 30 1-4:30pm, $10 per […]
Just Desserts with UU Society of Wellesley Hills: A conversation about Medical Aid and Dying
Just Desserts with UU Society of Wellesley Hills: A conversation about Medical Aid and Dying
Just Desserts with UU Society of Wellesley Hills: A conversation about Medical Aid and Dying Thursday April 27th at 7 pm Unitarian Universalist Church 309 Washington St., Wellesley Please join us for our dessert and social justice presentation on Thursday April 27th at 7 pm. The program will be a Conversation about Medical Aid in […]
Wellesley HS Spring Choral Concert
Wellesley HS Spring Choral Concert
The WHS Spring Choral Concert will take place on Thursday, April 27, 7pm, in the WHS Katherine L. Babson Jr. Auditorium, 50 Rice St. FREE entry. Wellesley High School choral singers
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Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries spring book sale
Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries spring book sale
Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries holds its spring book sale April 27-30 at the main library at 530 Washington St. A member preview kicks things off on Thursday, April 27, 5-8pm. The public sale takes place Friday, April 28, 9:30am-6pm and Saturday, April 29, 9:30am-5pm. Bag sale is Sunday, April 30 1-4:30pm, $10 per […]
Artist’s reception, Wendy Letven, at Beth Urdang Gallery
Artist’s reception, Wendy Letven, at Beth Urdang Gallery
WENDY LETVEN Sculpture, Wall Reliefs, Wall Installation of Painted Aluminum and Cut Paper PLEASE JOIN US FOR A RECEPTION WITH THE ARTIST ON FRIDAY, APRIL 28 , 4 - 7 PM April 28 - June 17, 2023 15 Central Street Wellesley Tues - Sat 10:30 to 5:30 BETH URDANG GALLERY (781) 264-1121 […]
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Wellesley Hills Congregational Church rummage sale
Wellesley Hills Congregational Church rummage sale
The Wellesley Hills Congregational Church at 207 Washington St. will host its rummage sale on Saturday April 29, 2023, 8:30am-12pm. Entry is $1 and $5 bag sale from 12-12:15. Come shop sustainably and find clothing, accessories, jewelry, housewares, books, toys, and much more. With special treasures and boutique areas boasting designer and antique items. All […]
MassBay Community College holding Spring Open House
MassBay Community College holding Spring Open House
MassBay Community College will hold its annual Spring Open House on Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. on its Wellesley Hills campus. President David Podell, along with faculty, staff, students, and alumni will greet prospective students and their families. The Spring Open House is an opportunity for prospective students to talk […]
Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries spring book sale
Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries spring book sale
Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries holds its spring book sale April 27-30 at the main library at 530 Washington St. A member preview kicks things off on Thursday, April 27, 5-8pm. The public sale takes place Friday, April 28, 9:30am-6pm and Saturday, April 29, 9:30am-5pm. Bag sale is Sunday, April 30 1-4:30pm, $10 per […]
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Guided trail walk: Guernsey Path and Waban Arches
Guided trail walk: Guernsey Path and Waban Arches
April 30, Sunday (10-11 a.m.) –Guernsey Path and Waban Arches Walk along the Charles River with the Wellesley Trails Committee to the historic Waban Arches built in 1876 to carry water to Boston and see the picturesque view of the Charles River from the top of the 50-foot arches. Take an optional short walk through […]
Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries spring book sale (bag sale)
Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries spring book sale (bag sale)
Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries holds its spring book sale April 27-30 at the main library at 530 Washington St. A member preview kicks things off on Thursday, April 27, 5-8pm. The public sale takes place Friday, April 28, 9:30am-6pm and Saturday, April 29, 9:30am-5pm. Bag sale is Sunday, April 30 1-4:30pm, $10 per […]
Walk to End Homelessness
Walk to End Homelessness
Family Promise Metrowest, a Natick-based nonprofit, is hosting a 3-mile walkathon to raise awareness and funds to support families facing homelessness across Metrowest. This year’s Walk to End Homelessness will take place on Sunday, April 30 at Natick High School, 15 West St. Advance registration is now open, and on-site registration opens at 12:15 pm […]
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