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Learn How to Discover Your Geneology at Needham Public Library

WEEKEND WEATHER

Saturday: There is a 30 percent chance of snow showers between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. It will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Saturday night will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 19. Sunday night there is a 40 percent chance of snow. It will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.

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SATURDAY EVENTS

10:30 a.m.: Children can celebrate the crackle of ice with King Frost and Chilly Tales for Chilly Children at Needham Public Library. This family show will include tales, poetry, tunes — even a dance and story for the audience to act out with storyteller Mary Jo Maichuck.

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6 p.m.: Enjoy an evening of music performed by a variety of skillful musicians at the first Needham Rotary Music Award Night in Powers Hall of Town Hall. There will be performances by Needham High School students and beyond, including The England Conservatory of Music. Pop, classical and rock; vocals, instrumentals and classical guitar will all be performed. This is a unique musical event. As well as a grand prize winner, proceeds will benefit local music department organizations. It will be an evening of fun, music, food and beverages. Tickets are $20 general admission and $10 for seniors and students. They are available through any Needham Rotarian or by contacting Greg Cronin at 617-710-2813 or greg.cronin@nemoves.com.


SUNDAY EVENTS

2 p.m.: Learn how accessible your genealogy is in today’s information sharing age at Needham Public Library. Hear how Needham resident and author, Kathy Walsh, discovered her far-flung roots through the library’s research database service and other online search tools. With minimal travel, she pieced together her heritage and turned her discoveries into a self-published book. Explore the world of Ancestry.com, get introduced to our local National Archives branch, and hear how she self-published her book, “Preacher Kid: A Story from the Heartland,” on a shoestring budget.


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