5 Things You Need To Know Today: Aug. 27
The Toastmasters Club will meet from 7:30-9 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church.
Boston West Toastmasters, a member of Toastmasters International, will meet today at Christ Episcopal Church in Needham.
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“Five Things You Need to Know Today” is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance.
1. End-of-summer crafts: Bring kids ages 2-6 to the Needham Free Public Library today from 10:30-11:15 a.m. for craft activities. This program is free, with no registration required.
2. Find your voice: The Boston West Toastmasters Club meets from 7:30-9 p.m. every second and fourth Monday of the month at Christ Episcopal Church in Needham. This local chapter of Toastmasters International is a nonprofit organization that helps its members develop their public speaking skills. Learn more at their Web site.
3. Bible School begins: The Congregational Church of Needham’s Olympics-themed Vacation Bible School program begins today and runs through Friday, Aug. 31 from 8:30 a.m. to noon each day. Cost is $15 per day. For more information or to register, visit www.needhamucc.org or call the church office at 781-444-2510. Registration forms can be downloaded at http://needhamucc.org/learn/vbs.
4. Gardening class: The Needham Community Farm’s Gardeners in Training class for rising third, fourth and fifth graders begins today and runs Aug. 27-30. Participants will learn about what’s growing at the farm, seeds and weeds, pollination and composting. Register online at needhamfarm.org. Find a complete list of upcoming classes here.
5. Volunteer opportunities: Whether you’re a Needham high school student looking for some community service hours or an adult with some free time, there are plenty of places around Needham that are in need of assistance. Tutor a local student, spend time with a senior, raise funds for cancer research, help out your neighbors, deliver meals to those in need and more. Check out our list of “9 Places to Volunteer in Needham” for more information. Does your group need volunteers? Post an announcement on Patch and let the community know.
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Needham Free Public Library
1139 Highland Ave, Needham Heights, MA -
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Christ Episcopal Church
1132 Highland Ave, Needham Heights, MA -
The Congregational Church of Needham
1154 Great Plain Ave, Needham, MA -
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Gardeners in Training: Rising 3rd - 5th Graders
Charles River St & Pine St, Needham, MA (The Farm is lcoated at the end of Pine Street, just before the Charles Rive Street intersection.)
