The Swellesley Report

More than you really want to know about Wellesley, Mass.

Holiday Hack-A-Thon & Toys for Tots

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Calling all coders. Celebrate Computer Science Education Week and the holidays with Code Ninjas. Join our Holiday Hack-A-Thon, where kids will hone their coding, game building, and teamwork skills using Scratch.

You could win prizes both locally and nationally.

Each team will consist of two coders. You’ll compete with other coders in a race to create the coolest game.

This event is open to the public. You’re not required to be a student at Code Ninjas, but you must be age 7-14 and have some experience with Scratch to participate.

To participate:
* You must complete the registration form
* We ask all participants bring in a new unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots

Space is limited.

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Kids Night Out For Charity

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*All proceeds will be donated to Pens and Treadles, which raises funds for the Home for Little Wanderers.

Battle in the ultimate showdown during our Kids Night Out Super Smash Bros Tournament. Get those game hats on and let’s see who ends up top.

Saturday, December 7th
5pm – 8:30pm
$40 per child
Ages 6-14
*pizza included

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Ladies Night Out at Door7

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Tuesday October 15th at 5:30pm

Shop, Sip, and Dine at Door No. 7’s Ladies Night Out.  Enjoy browsing the shops and services of 17 local vendors in health, beauty, and wellness.  Tickets include a glass of prosecco and light bites from Door7.

Additionally, enjoy raffle prizes, special gifts from our vendors, and a silent auction. 100% of the Silent Auction proceeds will directly benefit a local fundraising effort for No Kid Hungry.

Tickets available online at: 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ladies-night-out-tickets-72236757085

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Project Night at Code Ninjas

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Bring your own project to our center. This night is about collaborating with ninjas, senseis, and parents on your cool ideas.

*We will have computers and Raspberry Pi’s available.

Must RSVP
Open to ALL ages
Pizza served

** This event will reoccur once a month

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Digital Art Workshop

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Code Ninjas is hosting a workshop created by our very own senseis to teach your kids how to utilize the tools in Scratch® to make beautiful artwork. These are the same techniques and tools that graphic designers use!

This workshop is great for children interested in creating their own sprites and backgrounds to make their games even more awesome.

Limited Space
First Come First Served

Must RSVP

Free event

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Back To School Open House

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Code Ninjas in Wellesley is hosting Back To School Open Houses this September.

Learn about our coding program and the fun learning experience your future ninjas will get to be a part of as they learn four different coding languages by building video games. While we make sure your kids are having a great time within the dojo we want to make sure parents are taken care of by our flexible scheduling.

Come join us on one of our Open Houses by RSVP’ing and see the facility for yourself.
Saturday, August 24th 11:00am – 2:00pm
Saturday, September 7th 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Saturday, September 21st 2:30pm – 3:30pm

 

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Back To School Open House

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Code Ninjas in Wellesley is hosting Back To School Open Houses this August and September.

Learn about our coding program and the fun learning experience your future ninjas will get to be a part of as they learn four different coding languages by building video games. While we make sure your kids are having a great time within the dojo we want to make sure parents are taken care of by our flexible scheduling.

Come join us on one of our Open Houses by RSVP’ing and see the facility for yourself.
Saturday, August 24th 11:00am – 2:00pm
Saturday, September 7th 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Saturday, September 21st 2:30pm – 3:30pm

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WHS Track & Field Car Wash

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The Wellesley High School, Boys’ & Girls’ Track & Field teams will be holding a car wash fundraiser during Wellesley’s Wonderful Weekend:
on Sunday, May 19th from 9am to 1pm
148 Linden Street
the Grignaffini Building parking lot
(corner of Linden and Everett, next to the Linden Store).
Please support these talented athletes and get a car wash for $10 / vehicle.  Many of our runners also participate in Indoor Track & Field.  Both Boys’ and Girls’ teams were Division 2 State Champions last season and will be marching in the Veterans’ Parade which starts at 1pm.
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Meet Santa Clause for free at Bach to Rock

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Meet Santa Claus, with no tickets or fee required. Happening at Bach to Rock Music School is Wellesley on Saturday, December 9th from 8:30am – 11:30am.
Your kids will get a free picture with jolly ole’ Saint Nick that will be emailed to you right after the event.
Plus, free breakfast goodies for you and the kids, drop off your letters off directly to Santa (that Bach to Rock will mail, so he doesn’t have to carry)
Bach to Rock is located at 200A Linden Street in the Shops at Linden Square in Wellesley. Located directly across from the CVS drive-thru.
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