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Wellesley trick or treat 2011

By bbrown | Published: November 1, 2011

    And a couple of pictures from Wellesley Dental Group’s Halloween party. Also, drop off extra candy at the dental office at 5 Seaward through Nov. 10, and they’ll send it along with any handwritten notes to US troops overseas.

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Wellesley Halloween fun

By bbrown | Published: October 28, 2011

Here are some of the Halloween-related happenings planned for Wellesley this month (we’ll keep updating as new items come in): *Oct. 15.-til… Pumpkins for sale at Wellesley Hills Congregational Church at 207 Washington St., starting Oct. 15. *Oct. 29. Halloween Parade & Party at Linden Square courtyard, 2-4pm. Costumes, pet parade, story time, freebies, fun. [...]

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Sure sign of fall in Wellesley

By bbrown | Published: October 26, 2011

Nah, not the foliage. “You know it’s fall in Wellesley when all the kids have games all the time. Here’s a picture of backpacks & hockey sticks of Wellesley High women’s field hockey at their last home game at Sprague Field. Wellesley varsity beat Milton 4 to 1,” writes Wellesley’s Patrick Rafter. RELATED: WHS athletic [...]

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Parents/coaches of Wellesley youth athletes: Check your egos

By bbrown | Published: October 20, 2011

The biggest challenge in organized youth sports in this country is keeping adult egos out, according to Bob Bigelow,  a former NBA player who is visiting Wellesley Middle School on Nov. 9 from 7:30-9pm to discuss youth sports with parents and others in the community. Exactly how to keep egos in check “is a mystery [...]

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The Wrecking Ball: Wellesley’s best fun fair attraction ever?

By bbrown | Published: October 20, 2011

Been to more than my fair share of Wellesley fun fairs over the years, but never have I seen such a great attraction as the inflatable Wrecking Ball set up at the Upham Sports Carnival earlier this month. Kids stood on inflatable pillars and then launched the giant wrecking ball at each other or hung [...]

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Ex-NBA player coming to Wellesley to talk youth sports

By bbrown | Published: October 14, 2011

Bob Bigelow, a former NBA player who made a pit stop with the Boston Celtics in 1978, is coming to Wellesley Middle School Nov. 9 to discuss youth sports with parents and others in the community. Bigelow is a nationally recognized speaker and author on the topic, emphasizing education for parents and coaches, and the [...]

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Kids’ Trails Day this Sunday 1-3pm at Wellesley’s Longfellow Pond

By bbrown | Published: October 13, 2011

RELATED: Wellesley Trails Committee

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Bates School Pumpkin Fair this coming Saturday in Wellesley

By bbrown | Published: October 10, 2011
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Magic, Little Women this weekend in Wellesley

By bbrown | Published: September 15, 2011

Activities this weekend in Wellesley include: *Peter the Magician will highlight Funtastic Saturday at the Linden Square courtyard from 2-5pm. Decorate your own magic wand and make an edible one, too. Face painting and other fun as well.     *The Wellesley Players will give a sneak preview of their October show, Little Women, the [...]

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Hamster wrestling: Best Wellesley dump pick-up ever?

By bbrown | Published: August 12, 2011

Not going to bring it to Antiques Roadshow or anything, but quite a find this week at Wellesley Recycling & Disposal Facility.

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Wellesley police show 2011 Youth Academy the ropes

By bbrown | Published: August 2, 2011

Some of Wellesley’s most law abiding citizens, a group of middle school students, this week are enjoying a hands-on camp hosted by the Wellesley Police Department and Wellesley Youth Commission. The Youth Academy is being treated to behind-the-scenes police station tours, a chance to patrol with state police in Boston Harbor and even a visit [...]

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Wellesley getting a taste of Little League World Series

By bbrown | Published: July 4, 2011

UPDATE (7/11): The Wellesley teams are off to a good start, winning their first few games. The Wellesley South vs. Newton Central game on 7.11 has been moved to Watertown, 6pm start time.  The 7pm game (Wellesley North vs. Parkway) is still on at Reidy at 7pm. Wellesley is hosting several games over the next [...]

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Wellesley cover girl

By bbrown | Published: June 27, 2011

Grace Holian of Wellesley graces the cover of Bay State Parent magazine in July. According to the site, she won a cover photo contest for juvenile diabetes awareness. It doesn’t appear the July issue is online yet, although hard copies should be available at many of these locations.

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International School of Dance spins into Wellesley

By bbrown | Published: June 9, 2011

The Wellesley Chinese Language School, which started up last year, has spun out a new children’s program for summer called the International School of Dance. Featured dance styles will include Bollywood, Chinese and Egyptian, with a show at the end of the program to highlight what kids learned. The five-week program will take place on [...]

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4th Annual Wellesley Mothers Forum Truck Day set for June 4

By bbrown | Published: May 30, 2011

From the Wellesley Mothers Forum: Come see some of your children’s favorite trucks and animals and make a difference in the lives of children in need at the same time.  Once again, the event will feature a wide range of trucks and vehicles from kids and adults of all ages to explore. Last year’s favorites [...]

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