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Quilters and knitters

The Quinobequin Quilters, a not-for-profit group that formed in 1983 and meets regularly in Wellesley, will be holding its biennial Quilt Show in Needham at the Masonic Hall at 1101 Highland Ave. on March 26 (10am-8pm) and 27 (10am-4pm). More than 100 quilts made by 50 members from Wellesley and surrounding towns will be on [...]
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Wellesley Kitchen Tour returns in May

The Wellesley Hills Junior Women’s Club took a year off last year from holding its Wellesley Kitchen Tour, but the event is back on again for this year: May 15, 11am-3pm. The non-profit club’s tour will feature 6 Wellesley homes highlighting a variety of kitchen designs (keep your paws out of the fridges, but you [...]
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Wait 'til next year for Wellesley kitchen tour

The Wellesley Hills Junior Women’s Club is going to hold out until spring of 2010 for its next kitchen tour, typically an annual event. The club says it needs the time to “catch up with the tremendous growth of one of our most popular fundraisers” (the club last May raised a record $28K for scholarships [...]
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UPDATE: The Maugus Club's Mauguslon to be March 28

The club has firmed up March 28 as the day for its 4-sport event (table tennis, badminton, squash and candlepin bowling). Applications coming soon to the club’s website. See our earlier item on the event.
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Wellesley Hills Junior Women's Club: calendars and grants

The club will be publishing the 41st edition of the Wellesley Phone Book. Residents who would like their listing updated have until Jan. 15 to mail in their blue cards, which are located in the white pages of the current book. Advertisers will be receiving renewal forms by mail this month. Those not currently advertising [...]
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Investing in Wellesley Country Club

The Boston Globe writes about how some country clubs are reducing fees in light of the bad economy in an effort to attract newcomers and not lose current members. Though it does say that schmantzier clubs don’t have to worry so much about defectors: “Observers say that the most prestigious clubs, like the Country Club [...]
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Wellesley's top 10 stories of the year

10. Beach Boys kickin’ it old school in Wellesley: If they’re still allowed to play concerts, I’m allowed to use the phrase kickin’ it old school. An anonymous donor sprang for the free show in May. Town officials pulled out all the stops on the security and transportation front. A Beatles knockoff band also came [...]
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Wellesley Luminary Night coming up

The Wellesley Hills Junior Women’s Club is pleased to present Luminary Night in Wellesley to be held on Sunday, December 14, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. Businesses and residents of area neighborhoods will light luminary candles along streets, sidewalks and driveways throughout town. Luminary Night in Wellesley is a wonderful opportunity for families of all ages, [...]
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Wellesley Marketplace premium tix on sale Nov. 1

The Wellesley Hills Junior Woman’s Club’s annual Wellesley Marketplace crafts festival takes place Nov. 22 at Wellesley High, but if you wanna slide in early and get a look at the very best stuff you can grab $15 Premium Tickets starting Nov. 1 at Roche Bros. Proceeds go to assorted charitible groups.
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Get a piece of Wellesley Country Club

Wellesley Country Club is auctioning off everything from fox hunting paintings to toilet paper dispensers to chandeliers and furniture today as it makes its move from the old clubhouse to the new one, seen here. Inspection at 9am/auction at 11am. More auction details here.
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Wellesley Newcomers' activity fair this weekend

A reminder that the Newcomers’ Club of Wellesley is holding its annual activity fair at the Town Hall Bowl near the post office on Saturday from 10am-noon. All are welcome to join in the activities, enjoy refreshments and learn about the club. Rain date is same time Sunday.
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