Friday, May 24, 2013
Five things you need to know today for May 24 and the weekend, in Needham and Wellesley.
1. The National Weather Service is pretty sure it's going to rain today. A 90 percent chance of showers during the day, an 80 percent chance in the evening. A high of 66ºF and a low of 48ºF during the otherwise cloudy day. 2. The Needham Community Council Thrift Shop is open on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enter through the door on the left side of the building to shop; donations can be delivered to the door on the right side of the building. Mark your calendar: The Community Council’s community-wide open house will be held on Saturday, May 12 from 12-5 p.m. Come tour the their new location at 570 Hillside Ave. 3. It may be chilly, but there's shopping to be done. The Dedham Square Country Market opens on Sunday at 10 a.m. with a whole…
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Five things you need to know today for Needham and Wellesley, May 23.
1. Some scattered showers during the day, and a good chance of thunderstorms in the evening. The National Weather Service is putting odds at 40 percent for showers and 90 percent for T-storms. If it isn't raining, they expect the skies to be cloudy and temperatures to range from 79ºF to 63ºF. 2. If you have a hot stock tip, then bring it to the Knights of Columbus hall for their Senior Men's Investment Group Meeting. It starts off at 9:30 a.m., and welcome seniors interested in investing. Curious, but want some more details? Call 781-449-3924 3. If you want to see some of Haiti's sights without actually leaving the country, there is a display of Haitian Artwork in Wellesley Square. Head over to 45 Church St in Wellesley anytime today to …
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Five things you need to know for Needham and Wellesley on May 22, 2013.
1. The National Weather Service issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for the thunderstorms last night, which they say may continue today: scattered thunderstorms, about a 30 percent chance today and 20 percent tonight. Otherwise, you can expect today to be cloudy with a high of 86ºF and a low of 56ºF. 2. After a rainstorm, there is a lot of pleasure in jumping in puddles--even as an adult. But, for kids between 2 and 8, there is the PUDDLESTOMPERS Summer Program, Registration is open now. For more information, see their registration website. 3. Matia Rania Angelou, a Jewish chaplain who works with Hospice of the North Shore & Greater Boston in Wellesley is discussing Grieving In a Jewish Way tonight. 6:30 p.m., her group is open to those…
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Five things to know today for Needham and Wellesley on May 21, 2013.
1. There may be some patches of fog before noon, the National Weather Service tells us, but there could also be some scattered showers in the evening--about a 40 percent chance. Temperatures expected between 72ºF and 55ºF. 2. The Transitions center at the Presbyterian Church in Needham is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon, with resources available to job searchers. Drop by to access a computer, office equipment and employment tools, do research or network with others. For more information, call 781-444-3728 or e-mail info@transitionsneedham.org. 3. Silpada Designs is having a Jewelry Trunk Show at Beauty and Main in Wellesley today. If you want to see yourself in some of their sterling silver stylings, then perhaps that's…
Monday, May 20, 2013
Five Things you Need to Know for May 20, 2013 in Needham and Wellesley.
1. We are at a 50-50 chance for rain. The National Weather Service predicts a 50 percent chance of heavy rain during the day--possibly some thunderstorms. But, if not, the day will be partly sunny. A 40 percent chance of same in the evening. Temperatures will range between 80ºF and 58ºF. 2. The Patch Newsletter is yours--or it could be. All you need to do is head to the Newsletter page and put in your e-mail address. Already get it? Tell your friends about it, and where to find it (there's a link at the bottom of every page, too, to make it easy). 3. What are some of your favorite portraits? Bring your thoughts to the Art Matters discussion this afternoon at Waterstone at Wellesley. Starting at 2:30 p.m., they will discuss famous works…
Friday, May 17, 2013
Five things you need to know today for May 17, for Needham and Wellesley.
1. Just a few degrees cooler than yesterday, but otherwise the same! 74ºF highs and sunny, according to the National Weather Service, followed by a mostly clear, 45ºF night. 2. If you are a big fan of the book "An Invisible Thread: the true story of an 11-year-old pandhandler, a busy sales executive, an unlikely meeting with destiny" by Laura Schroff, then perhaps you ought to head to Wellesley Free Library at 10 a.m. It's because there's a Friday Morning Book Group, and they meet this week. 3. Wellesley is also celebrating their Wonderful Weekend this weekend, with a parade and fireworks on Sunday, and a whole schedule of events starting this afternoon and continuing through the weekend. See the full schedule on the Wonderful Weekend …
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Five things you need to know today for Needham and Wellesley on May 16, 2013
1. After a some rains last night, the National Weather Service promises us a sunny day with a high of 80ºF and a low of 48ºF during the mostly clear evening. So, if you have a hard time focusing on work today, I won't blame you. 2. The Needham Retired Men’s Glee Club is welcoming new singers. They meet for rehearsal for an hour and a half every Thursday morning, starting at 9:30 a.m. at Carter Memorial United Methodist Church. For information, contact Fred Malouf at 781-444-1854 or fgmalouf@verizon.net or Richard Hamlen at 617-327-1360 or rkhamlen@yahoo.com. 3. Seniors interested in playing the stock market may want to swing by the Needham Knights of Columbus hall this morning for their regular Senior Men's Investment Group Meeting, …
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Five Things you need to know for Needham and Wellesley on May 15, 2013.
1. Increasing clouds during the day, heading to a mostly cloudy evening. The National Weather Service also predicts a chance of showers at about 30 percent during the day, 50 percent in the evening. Temperatures should range between 67ºF and 52ºF. 2. If you want to see some of Haiti's sights without actually leaving the country, there is a display of Haitian Artwork in Wellesley Square. Head over to 45 Church St in Wellesley anytime today to check it out. 3. Don't just stand there, plant something. An organization called Plant Something is heading the Needham Community Farm, and guess what they're going to do. Seeds and such will go into the community and education beds at 3:30 p.m. today, stop by for a free class. 4. Spend happy hour …
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Five things you need to know today for Needham and Wellesley, on May 14, 2013
1. The National Weather Service is saying there could be some frost, of all things, this morning. It will be followed up by a sunny day and a high of 63ºF. The evening temperatures will dip to 37ºF for a mostly clear overnight. 2. Some cite Norman Rockwell's artistic style as classica Americana, but North Hill is going beyond that: he was fascinated by the struggle for civil rights in America. This morning, a presentation entitled Norman Rockwell: Beyond Idyllic Images is at the Wellesley Free Library at 10 a.m. Stop by for free, learn more. 3. A Wellesley Resident, Patti Quigley, was named Public Servant of the Year by Bridgewater State University. To celebrate, she and other honorees will be at the 40 Cedar St, Bridgewater location …
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Five things you need to know today for Needham and Wellesley, on May 9, 2013.
1. Go get your coat: the National Weather Service is predicting some rain today. Between a 60 and 70 percent chance of showers throughout the day, and temperatures between 70ºF and 50ºF. Otherwise, it should be cloudy. 2. IMPULSE by Adamas Fine Jewelry in Wellesley is teaming up with JDRF in The Fight Against Type 1 Diabetes today. Knock 10 percent off your purchases, and they will give 100 percent of the proceeds to the cause. 3. All the world's a stage, but certain parts are more stage-like than others. Performing his one-man show, actor Stephen Collins is coming to Waterstone at Wellesley today to perform his tribute to William Shakespeare's work. The show must go on--so it's going on at 2 p.m. Call 781-235-1614 to RSVP. 4. The …
