Community Event
The History of the Baker Chocolate Company
Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United StatesIn 1765, Dr. James Baker of Dorchester stumbled upon Irishman John Hannon crying on the banks of the mighty Neponset River. Hannon, though penniless, possessed the rare skills required to create chocolate, a delicacy exclusive to Europe, and Baker, with pockets bursting, wished to make a name for himself. Using a mill powered by the […]
Bourbon Tasting, with Bin Ends Needham
Needham History Center & Museum 1147 Central Ave., Needham, MA, United StatesNew to Bourbon? Try a few and learn what makes it unique and special. Love Bourbon? Find a few new choices! Join us for a tasting of fine bourbons, with our friends at Bin Ends. We will have several bourbons to try, and some snacks to go along with it. This event is free, but […]
Eleanor Roosevelt – The First Lady of The World
Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United StatesA Performance by Sheryl Faye After suffering through an unhappy childhood and losing a parent and her brother, she figured out where she fit in and could make a difference. She grew up and became an American politician. She was the longest serving First Lady of the United States where she advocated for expanded roles […]
Needham Select Board
Select Board Chambers at Town Hall 1471 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesThis meeting will be aired LIVE on the Needham Channel's Municipal Channel and HD Channel, and will stream live on the Needham Channel website and Roku app.
School Committee Meeting
Broadmeadow Performance Center 120 Broadmeadow Road, Needham, MA, United StatesThe Needham School Committee meets at Broadmeadow School for a regular session. This program will air LIVE on the Needham Channel Education Channel and HD Channel.
Navigating a Digitally Demanding World: Get Simple Strategies for Teens and Families
Powers Hall at Needham Town Hall 1471 Highland Ave., Needham, MA, United StatesThe Online Safety Coalition and the Needham Community Council brings this event to Needham. This workshop will be presented by Joni Siani, a broadcast journalist, dynamic lecturer author, filmmaker, radio personality and Media and Communication professor at Lasell University in MA. In this workshop, attendees will: -Learn how technological advances impact our mental health & current facts of […]
Public Libraries, Pseudonyms, and Valley of the Dolls: One Writer’s Journey
Needham Public Library Community Room 1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesStephen McCauley, a Boston-based novelist is the author of eight or 10 novels (depending how you count), three of which have been made into feature films including The Object of My Affection with Jennifer Aniston. He'll speak about his love of libraries, pen names and his new novel, You Only Call When You're in Trouble. […]
Watercolor Demonstration with Irena Roman
Needham Public Library 1132 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesFor Needham Art Association’s March program, award-winning painter Irena Roman will demonstrate how she achieves luminous light effects with transparent watercolor through the application of wet-on-wet washes. Discover why beginning with a wet-on-wet middle value is the secret ingredient in watercolor, and how you can use this process to make your paintings glow and shine.
School Committee Meeting
Broadmeadow Performance Center 120 Broadmeadow Road, Needham, MA, United StatesThe Needham School Committee meets at Broadmeadow School for a regular session. This program will air LIVE on the Needham Channel Education Channel and HD Channel.
Needham Select Board
Select Board Chambers at Town Hall 1471 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesThis meeting will be aired LIVE on the Needham Channel's Municipal Channel and HD Channel, and will stream live on the Needham Channel website and Roku app.
Mindful Discussion on Nurturing Hope and Resilience in Children and Teens During Troubled Times
Broadmeadow Performance Center 120 Broadmeadow Road, Needham, MA, United StatesAnxiety, depression, and mental health issues continue to rise in both children and adults. Disruptive and disturbing worldwide events, including COVID, intense political divisiveness, anger, mistrust, and the ramifications of the Israeli-Hamas war, have intensified mental health issues. To help children cope with the many challenges they face, it is essential that parents and other […]