Supporters Prepare for 9th Flutie Bowl

Doug Flutie will once again hold his annual event at Kings in Dedham.

For the ninth year, athletes and local celebrities will join Doug Flutie for the annual Flutie Bowl, held at Kings on Jan. 23 from 6-10 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism, a charity that Doug and his wife, Laurie, established in honor of their son Doug, Jr., who was diagnosed with autism at 3 years old. The Flutie Bowl will include a performance by The Flutie Brothers Band featuring Doug Flutie on drums, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, and a silent auction including authentic autographed sports memorabilia and other one-of-a-kind items. “The Flutie Bowl is about bringing people together who really care about the autism community – including our dear friends, supporters, and local companies,” said Doug …

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Mayo Bowl a Hit at Kings

The Patriots linebacker held the second annual event Monday to raise money for the Boston Medical Center.

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5 Things To Do This Weekend: Aug. 26-28

In this Hurricane Irene-themed edition of Get Out, we let you know five things you can do this weekend in Dedham.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Dedham Patch is coming to the rescue. Irene is setting her eyes on Massachusetts, and high winds and rain could smash into Dedham this weekend. With that in mind, we know you might need help finding something to do.

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Save Cash on Bowling, Mini-Golf, Donuts

"Amazing friends; summer nights; chocolate ice cream; water fights; Half the summer is gone already, so lets spend the rest of it; slow and steady." - Author Unknown.

This week Frugal Family searched locally to come up with deals on family fun, fruit and coffee or donuts! Summer is slipping away, so now is the time to head out for some local fun, recreation and treats. There is no need to venture far from Dedham. A short drive up Route 1 for indoor mini-golf on a hot summer day sounds like fun to me. As always, check with merchants for details, and please share any deals you come across.

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Venture Out: The Shopping Route [VIDEO]

Ten places to visit along Route 1 in Dedham.

Providence Highway is known to many for the numerous auto dealerships - and traffic. But, if you plan your day right, Rte. 1 in Dedham can be a glorious three-mile stretch of shopping and entertainment. From the shops at Legacy Place, to a stop at Dedham Square and continuing up to Dedham Mall, there is something for everyone - and plenty of food.

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Volunteers Roll Strike, Raise $23K for Condon Park

Kings hosts "Bowling Down the Barriers" fundraiser as local residents work toward town's first fully accessible playground.

Eighty-four bowlers rolled perfect games as Kings hosted the first annual "Bowling Down the Barriers" fundraiser Sunday evening. No bowler posted a 300 score, but every 10-pinner offered a flawless fundraising performance as a new Condon Park playground rolls closer to reality.  "It's a great cause," Mother Brook Community Group member Charlie Krueger said. "This is great for East Dedham and Dedham as a whole. It puts Dedham over the top." At least 175 people visited Kings to show their support for a fully accessible Condon Park playground. The event featured bowling, raffles and silent auctions as the Dedham community worked together toward a common goal. "Everyone's having a blast," event organizer Donald Reisner said. "I didn't think we…

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