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5 Things to Do This Weekend: March 12-13

Slowly but surely, spring is making itself known, and while warmth and sunlight make miniature cameos, flickering in and out intermittently and unreliably, you surely will want to be there to catch it and enjoy it.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.

Dedham Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore.


  1. Where/When: Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Why go: Some say meat is murder; if you subscribe to such a doctrine or just want to add a few pages to your repertoire of healthy recipes, this class is a must.
    Pricing: Free

  2. Where/When: At the this Saturday at 9:30 p.m.
    Why go:  To support a local musician and hear live musical renderings of favorite songs past and present.
    Pricing: Free to listen, drinks and appetizers are another story.
  3. UNO Dough Raiser
    Where/When: Sunday at  (donation vouchers available at Dedham Public Library)
    Why go:  To benefit the Friends of the Library at the cost of having pizza for dinner.
    Pricing: Depends on your appetite; 20 percent of purchase price (with required accompanying voucher) will be donated.

  4. Where/When:  7:30 P.M. Sunday at the Village Manor
    Why go:  To test your knowledge, indulge your taste buds, and possibly win a gift certificate in the process, all while in a comfortable social atmosphere.
    Pricing:  Free
  5. Where/When: Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (weekly)
    Why go: To support local food producers and indulge in a variety of gourmet and specialty items.  This week will feature Diane Q. Forti, Dedham resident and freshly appointed manager of Puddingstone Books and Prints, who will display a uniquely regional selection of books and collectables.
    Pricing: Depends on what’s in your shopping cart.

And still you want more? Check out our family-friendly refreshed every Wednesday.

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