Monday, April 29, 2013
A look at what's taking place in Dedham today.
Today's Weather: Today will be mostly sunny, with a high near 69, according to The National Weather Service. 1. Learn how to safely and correctly incorporate Olympic lifts to your training program, with an Introduction to Olympic Lifting at Solid Body Fitness today, starting at 7 p.m. 2. Whole Foods Market in Legacy Place will host a workshop today at 9:30 a.m. to help parents learn to make cooking with kids fun, easy and exciting. 3. Local artist Tatiana Roulin of Sharon currently is Featured Artist at the Paradise Cafe. Stop by anytime during business hours to check out the local artist's work. 4. Those looking for a weekly opportunity on to rejuvenate themselves can do so with a Yoga for Health & Healing class that begins at 6 p.m. at …
Friday, November 30, 2012
Also today: Help out the friend of a Dedham Patch columnist as the holiday season approaches, and take part in the Dedham Square Holiday Stroll.
1. Head over to Dedham Square today for the annual Dedham Square Holiday Stroll & Tree Lighting event! Activities kick off at 6 p.m. 2. Decorating your house for the holidays? If so, enter Patch's Deck the House contest for a chance to win $100,000 for the Dedham school district and $500 to pay your electric bills! 3. Dedham resident Robert James, a student at Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical School in Canton, was honored by the American Heart/Stroke Association this week for saving a colleague's life through the use of CPR. 4. Dedham Patch columnist Alex Shumway is asking fellow residents to think globally and act locally by helping to support her friend in need, Jean Fox. To donate to the Save Nathan Fund, visit www.indiegogo.com…
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Also today: Find out why a Dedham resident was honored by the American Heart Association.
1. The Home for Little Wanderers and WCVB-TV Channel 5 are joining forces to "Stuff-a-Truck" full of holiday gifts for children and families living in at-risk circumstances on Thursday, Nov. 29. Donations will be accepted at Stuff-a-Truck locations including Legacy Place in Dedham from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today. 2. Dedham resident Robert James, a student at Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical School in Canton, was honored by the American Heart/Stroke Association this week for saving a colleague's life through the use of CPR. 3. Dedham Police are investigating a shooting that took place near River Street and Whiting Avenue on Tuesday night, leaving one victim with minor injuries. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Dedham …
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Also Today: Register your pet for the Dedham Dog Park, and for high school students, take some time to play a few hoops over at the Dedham Community House.
1. The Dedham Student Health Advisory Council (SHAC) meeting is slated for today, Nov. 28, from 6-7 p.m. at Dedham Middle School. The goal of the meeting is to form two subcommittees: Exercise/Nutrition and Substance Abuse, which will aim to develop and implement programs, events and services for the Youth of Dedham. For more information, contact rblaney@dedham-ma.gov or 781-326-3120. 2. The Dedham Community House will be open for High School students from 8:15-10 p.m. tonight. Bring your friends and basketball squads over to the DCH Gymnasium (green building located behind the main house) to shoot some hoops. This activity if FREE and DCH staff will be there to monitor activities. 3. The Neponset Valley Sunrise Rotary Club will meet …
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Also today: Help decorate Dedham Square for the annual holiday stroll.
1. Good morning, Dedham folks! Have you decorated, or are you planning to decorate, your house for the holidays this year? If so, enter our "Deck the House" contest and you could win $100,000 for your local school district and $500 to pay your electric bills. 2. Today, local residents will have the chance to transform Dedham Square into a colorful winter wonderland in time for the Annual Dedham Square Holiday Stroll, which takes place on Friday, Nov. 30. Today, children up through eighth grade are invited to draw, paint or create a collage to represent what the holidays mean to them. Bring your picture to Dedham Square Artist Guild between now and Wednesday, Nov. 28, and your masterpiece will be displayed in one of the merchants’ windows …
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Here are five things you need to know for Thursday!
Todays Weather: Today there will be patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 81. Tonight you can expect a slight chance of showers after 1am. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 65, according to The National Weather Service. 1. Guild Member, Jill Barry, will be at the Dedham Square Artists Guild, 553 High Street at 5:00 p.m. She will be working on a mosaic piece, and available to answer questions about her mosaic-work. 2. The Dedham Square Artists Guild is also thrilled to present Luke Barry, Guild artist Jill Barry’s 7-year old son. As a child with autism, Luke often uses his art to communicate. Sometimes whimsical, very colorful and always expressive, a limited number of Luke’s …
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Here are five things to know for Wednesday!
Todays Weather: Showers and possibly thunderstorms are expected today. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog before 1pm. High near 80. Tonight you can expect a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog after 9pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 64, according to The National Weather Service. 1. The Neponset Valley Sunrise Rotary Club will be meeting at The Holiday Inn, 55 Ariadne Road, in Dedham, at 7:30 a.m. 2. Stil Studio, 740 Legacy Place, will hold a Kids Yoga class at 3:30 p.m. Classes engage children through movement, music, games and inspired Yoga-play to capture their attention and their imaginations as they refine their motor skills and understanding. Classes end with visual imagery and …
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Here are five things to know for Tuesday!
Todays Weather: Today you can expect a chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 76. Tonight showers are likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Patchy fog. Low around 68, according to The National Weather Service. 1. The Justin House, 25 Avery Street, will host a Hip Hop and Pilates event at 7:00 p.m. Come join the Justin house,have fun while you work out and meet new friends! And the cost is only $5. 2. Every Tuesday evening (9 p.m.) come play the newly talked about Questionnairey at T.G.I.Friday's, 750 Providence Highway, in Dedham (next to Best Buy). Questionnairey is loosely based on Family …
Friday, August 31, 2012
Here are five things you need to know for Friday!
Todays Weather: Today will be mostly sunny with a high near 92. Tonight will be a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between midnight and 2 a.m. Partly cloudy for most of the night, with a low around 63, according to The National Weather Service. 1. The Joe Feloni Trio will be performing at Paradise Cafe, 565 High Street, tonight at 8:00 p.m. The Joe Feloni Trio is an all instrumental three piece (Giutar, Bass, and Drums) rock band. 2. The Dedham Community House, 671 High Street, will be hosting a Free Family Movie Night. The movie will be "Dolphin Tale," and will start at 7:15 p.m. 3. The Dedham Community House will also be holding Boot Camp: Karate for Beginners at 5:30 p.m. This class for Karate beginners is open to all …
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Here are five things to know for Thursday!
Todays Weather: Today will be sunny with a high of 86. Tonight will be clear with a low around 61, according to The National Weather Service. 1. Whole Foods Market Dedham and Radius Toothbrush is hosting a swap! Bring in your current toothbrush and take home a brand new Radius Toothbrush for free! The event will take place at Whole Foods, 300 Legacy Place in Dedham. 2. MC3, special guest Mitch Golner will be performing at Paradise Cafe, 565 High Street. The event starts at 8:00 p.m. and is FREE! 3. There will be a Zumba class at 671 High Street. The class starts at 7:15 p.m. and costs $115. 4. MacFarlane Energy in Dedham is teaming up with The Home for Little Wanderers to help prepare kids for the upcoming school year. They are …
