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SUMMARY:Talking to kids ABOUT HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
DESCRIPTION:For parents\, educators\, and caregivers: It’s never too early—or too late—to talk to the young people in your life about relationships. This workshop will share strategies to help your child build skills to engage in healthy friendships and articulate and respect boundaries. Parents and caregivers will learn how to foster dialogue and engage young people in thinking critically about healthy and unhealthy relationships. This presentation will provide tools to initiate and continue these conversations and will connect participants with local resources that offer support and prevention services in the Needham community
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/talking-to-kids-about-healthy-relationships/2026-04-02/
LOCATION:Rosemary Recreation Complex\, 178 Rosemary Street\, Needham\, 02494\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Needham Public Health,Parenting
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SUMMARY:Talking to kids ABOUT HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
DESCRIPTION:For parents\, educators\, and caregivers: It’s never too early—or too late—to talk to the young people in your life about relationships. This workshop will share strategies to help your child build skills to engage in healthy friendships and articulate and respect boundaries. Parents and caregivers will learn how to foster dialogue and engage young people in thinking critically about healthy and unhealthy relationships. This presentation will provide tools to initiate and continue these conversations and will connect participants with local resources that offer support and prevention services in the Needham community
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/talking-to-kids-about-healthy-relationships/2026-03-31/
LOCATION:Rosemary Recreation Complex\, 178 Rosemary Street\, Needham\, 02494\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Needham Public Health,Parenting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T090000
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SUMMARY:Pollard Middle School Project: School Committee Open House
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, March 28\, community members are invited to Pollard Middle School (200 Harris Avenue) for an open house hosted by the Needham School Committee. This is a great opportunity to view the building\, talk with the School Committee in an informal setting\, and view a presentation about the Pollard Middle School Building Project. Tours will be available for those who have not been able to see the building.
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/pollard-middle-school-project-school-committee-open-house/
LOCATION:Pollard School\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Needham Public Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T034545
CREATED:20260312T202514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T125631Z
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SUMMARY:Community-Supported Phone Guidelines for Youth in Needham
DESCRIPTION:Needham Youth & Family Services (NYFS) and the Needham Public Health Division (NPHD) invite you to join our upcoming community conversation. In partnership with BME Strategies\, a Massachusetts-based public health consulting firm\, we are developing new recommendations for youth smartphone and social media use outside of school settings in Needham. Your input will ensure these guidelines reflect the needs and values of the Needham community. \nWe are hosting two sessions over Zoom on Monday\, March 23rd from 4:30 – 5:30 PM and Thursday\, March 26th from 12:00 – 1:00 PM. We welcome you to join the session that best fits your schedule. Please RSVP here. \nIf you have any questions\, would like more information\, or cannot make any of the sessions but would still like to participate\, please reach out to Katja Jacobs at kjacobs@bmestrategies.com.
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/community-supported-phone-guidelines-for-youth-in-needham/2026-03-27/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Needham Public Health,Needham Youth and Family Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T194500
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SUMMARY:Conversations with Your Middle Schooler: Why You Shouldn't Wait to Talk About Substance Use
DESCRIPTION:The Needham Public Health Division and the Substance Prevention Alliance of Needham (SPAN)\, in partnership with the Needham Youth & Family Services Department\, are hosting Conversations with Your Middle Schooler: Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Talk About Substance Use. This free series\, is designed for parents and caregivers of children in grades 5–8. \nThis program provides parents with practical information about underage drinking and other substance use\, along with guidance and strategies for having age-appropriate\, meaningful conversations with their children. Parents will have the opportunity to connect with one another and feel supported in navigating these conversations. \nSessions are scheduled on Monday evenings\, 6:30 – 7:45pm on January 26\, February 23\, & March 23 at The Center at the Heights\, 300 Hillside Ave\, Needham. \nPlease see the attached program flyer for registration details and additional information.
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/conversations-with-your-middle-schooler-why-you-shouldnt-wait-to-talk-about-substance-use/2026-03-23/
LOCATION:Center at the Heights\, 300 Hillside Avenue\, Needham Heights\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Needham Public Health,Parenting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T173000
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CREATED:20260312T202514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T125631Z
UID:10002143-1774283400-1774287000@needhamlocal.org
SUMMARY:Community-Supported Phone Guidelines for Youth in Needham
DESCRIPTION:Needham Youth & Family Services (NYFS) and the Needham Public Health Division (NPHD) invite you to join our upcoming community conversation. In partnership with BME Strategies\, a Massachusetts-based public health consulting firm\, we are developing new recommendations for youth smartphone and social media use outside of school settings in Needham. Your input will ensure these guidelines reflect the needs and values of the Needham community. \nWe are hosting two sessions over Zoom on Monday\, March 23rd from 4:30 – 5:30 PM and Thursday\, March 26th from 12:00 – 1:00 PM. We welcome you to join the session that best fits your schedule. Please RSVP here. \nIf you have any questions\, would like more information\, or cannot make any of the sessions but would still like to participate\, please reach out to Katja Jacobs at kjacobs@bmestrategies.com.
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/community-supported-phone-guidelines-for-youth-in-needham/2026-03-23/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Needham Public Health,Needham Youth and Family Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Needham Youth and Family Services":MAILTO:needhamyouth@needhamma.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T210000
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CREATED:20260224T191947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T191947Z
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SUMMARY:Artificial Intelligence: Learning\, Life and Values- a Four Part Series
DESCRIPTION:The Lane Lyceum of First Parish and the Needham Public Library are pleased to offer this four-part series on AI (Artificial Intelligence).  All sessions will be held in the Community Room of the Library.  While it will be live-streamed\, we encourage people to attend in-person.  \nSession 1: What is AI—And Why Should We Care?  \nWednesday\, March 18 at 7:30pm  \nWhat is artificial intelligence in its various forms? Why has it come upon the scene with such fervor in the last few years? How is it already affecting lives ? Is it automating jobs away\, or is it merely a slop generator? How might I view what I personally create\, in the face of this new technology being thrust upon us? In this first of four sessions\, we’ll explore all these questions\, defining\, playing with\, and critiquing artificial intelligence. \nSpeaker: Nick Zufelt \nAdditional Sessions: \nThursday\, March 26- AI in Learning: And Why Should We Care?\, Nick Zufelt \nThursday\, April 2- AI for Good- Building Responsible Technology\, Olin College speakers \nThursday\, April 9- AI and Values: Power\, Policy and Planet\, Keller Scholl
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/artificial-intelligence-learning-life-and-values-a-four-part-series/
LOCATION:Needham Public Library\, 1132 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Needham Public Library,The Lane Lyceum
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lane Lyceun":MAILTO:office@uuneedham.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T034545
CREATED:20260226T210100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T210100Z
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SUMMARY:The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence
DESCRIPTION:For: Parents\, Caregivers & Educators of Kids in Grades 6-12 \nPresenter: Jessica Lahey: Educator & Best-Selling Author of The Gift of Failure & The Addiction Inoculation\, Recovery & Prevention Coach. She recently won the Research Society on Alcohol’s Media Award\, “designed to recognize outstanding journalistic efforts of writers who cover empirical research on alcohol.” \nJesscia will offer: Evidence-based\, effective learning and prevention resources that works. And scripts adults can use to open up discussions about substance use with the kids in their lives.
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/the-addiction-inoculation-raising-healthy-kids-in-a-culture-of-dependence/
LOCATION:Powers Hall at Needham Town Hall\, 1471 Highland Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Needham Community Council,Needham Public Health,Needham Youth and Family Services,Parenting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T034545
CREATED:20260305T173625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T125805Z
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SUMMARY:Needham Parent Survey 2026
DESCRIPTION:📣 Needham Parents: Your Voice Matters!  \n2026 Parent Survey on Youth Substance Use\nParents of students in Grades 6–12 — we invite you to participate in a brief\, anonymous survey. \n  \nThe Substance Prevention Alliance of Needham (SPAN)\, in partnership with the Needham Public Health Division\, is gathering parent feedback on underage drinking\, youth substance use\, and community perceptions. \n  \nBy taking a few minutes to complete the survey\, you will help guide local prevention programs and support healthy choices for Needham’s young people. \n  \n✅ Take the survey here: https://bit.ly/4qYd9co \n  \nSurvey results will be shared with the community later this year. \n  \nQuestions? Contact Karen Shannon\, Substance Use Prevention Coordinator:\nkshannon@needhamma.gov \n  \nPlease consider sharing this survey with other Needham parents of students in Grades 6–12. \n 
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/needham-parent-survey-2026/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Needham Public Health,Parenting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Substance Prevention Alliance of Needham (SPAN)":MAILTO:kshannon@needhamma.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T194500
DTSTAMP:20260408T034545
CREATED:20260105T210257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T210257Z
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SUMMARY:Conversations with Your Middle Schooler: Why You Shouldn't Wait to Talk About Substance Use
DESCRIPTION:The Needham Public Health Division and the Substance Prevention Alliance of Needham (SPAN)\, in partnership with the Needham Youth & Family Services Department\, are hosting Conversations with Your Middle Schooler: Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Talk About Substance Use. This free series\, is designed for parents and caregivers of children in grades 5–8. \nThis program provides parents with practical information about underage drinking and other substance use\, along with guidance and strategies for having age-appropriate\, meaningful conversations with their children. Parents will have the opportunity to connect with one another and feel supported in navigating these conversations. \nSessions are scheduled on Monday evenings\, 6:30 – 7:45pm on January 26\, February 23\, & March 23 at The Center at the Heights\, 300 Hillside Ave\, Needham. \nPlease see the attached program flyer for registration details and additional information.
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/conversations-with-your-middle-schooler-why-you-shouldnt-wait-to-talk-about-substance-use/2026-02-23/
LOCATION:Center at the Heights\, 300 Hillside Avenue\, Needham Heights\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Needham Public Health,Parenting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T153000
DTSTAMP:20260408T034545
CREATED:20260202T154530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T154531Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Salon: Slavery in Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:Friends Program – Public Historian Dr. Kyera Singleton : Slavery in Massachusetts\nSUNDAY\, FEBRUARY 8 • 2:00—3:30 PM\nLibrary Community Room • Needham Free Public Library\n1139 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02494 \n\nPublic Historian Dr. Kyera Singleton : Slavery in Massachusetts  \nIn the 19th century\, Massachusetts was known as the heart of the abolitionist movement. However\, in the 17th and 18th century\, slavery was a huge component of Massachusetts society and its growing economy. \nDr. Kyera Singleton\, executive director of the Royall House and Slave Quarters in Medford\, will discuss how the myth making around the American Revolution has obscured the history of slavery in Massachusetts. The talk will focus on the stories of those enslaved in places such as Boston and outlying areas like Medford and Needham before gradual abolition in Massachusetts due to a court decision in 1783. \nA public history scholar\, Dr. Singleton holds a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor in the Department of American Culture. She is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow for the Slavery\, Colonialism\, and their Legacies Project at Tufts University. She has held prestigious academic fellowships at Harvard and Emory Universities\, among other institutions. She is a member of the City of Boston’s Commemoration Commission and the Massachusetts Special Commission on the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution. \nThis Program is sponsored by the Friends of the Needham Public Library. Registration is required.
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/sunday-salon-slavery-in-massachusetts/
LOCATION:Needham Public Library Community Room\, 1139 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Diversity, Equity & Inclusion,Friends of The Needham Public Library,Needham Public Library,On Our Minds
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T034545
CREATED:20260202T144603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T144603Z
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SUMMARY:Envision Needham Center Information Session
DESCRIPTION:ENVISION NEEDHAM CENTER WORKING GROUP \nPUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION  \nTOWN OF NEEDHAM\, MASSACHUSETTS \n\nWednesday\, February 4\, 2026 • 7:00 PM \n Power’s Hall • 1471 Highland Ave\, Needham\, MA 02492 \nOr \nhttps://needham-k12-ma-us.zoom.us/j/83639905114 \nWebinar ID: 836 3990 5114 \n\n\nCall the Meeting to Order\nPresentation on Project and 3 Alternative Concept Options\nQuestion and Answer Period\nAdjourn
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/envision-needham-center-information-session/
LOCATION:Needham Town Hall – Powers Hall\, 1471 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business & Economy,Community Event,Municipal Organizations,Town Growth,Transportation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T034545
CREATED:20260112T151334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T151334Z
UID:10002098-1769950800-1769961600@needhamlocal.org
SUMMARY:Needham Library Winter Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:The Winter Book Sale of the Friends of the Needham Public Library will open on Friday\, January 30\, from 12:00 to 4:00. The sale continues on Saturday\, January 31 from 9:00 to 4:00\, and on Sunday\, February 1 from 1:00 to 4:00. \nIndividually priced books in the Friends’ Book Shop will be half-price starting at 12:00 Friday\, and continuing all day Saturday and Sunday. Items in the Community Room are uniformly priced from 12:00 to 4:00 on Friday and all day Saturday. These include hardcovers and trade paperbacks at $1.00\, mass market paperbacks at 50 cents\, and CDs and DVDs at $1.00. \nSunday is bargain day in the Community Room\, during which all items are half-price. A brown bag of books is a true bargain at $8.00. Fiction\, general non-fiction\, some separate non-fiction categories\, children’s youth\, and young adult books are among the many that will be available in the library’s community room. \nPlease note that only cash or checks will be accepted for payment. The Needham Free Library\, located at 1139 Highland Avenue\, is handicap accessible. The best access to the lower level Community Room is from the library parking lot on Rosemary Street. For further information\, visit the Friends’ website http://www.friendsneedhamlibrary.org or call 781-455-7559.
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/needham-library-winter-book-sale/2026-02-01/
LOCATION:Needham Public Library Community Room\, 1139 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Business & Economy,Community Event,Friends of The Needham Public Library,Needham Public Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T034545
CREATED:20260112T151334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T151334Z
UID:10002097-1769850000-1769875200@needhamlocal.org
SUMMARY:Needham Library Winter Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:The Winter Book Sale of the Friends of the Needham Public Library will open on Friday\, January 30\, from 12:00 to 4:00. The sale continues on Saturday\, January 31 from 9:00 to 4:00\, and on Sunday\, February 1 from 1:00 to 4:00. \nIndividually priced books in the Friends’ Book Shop will be half-price starting at 12:00 Friday\, and continuing all day Saturday and Sunday. Items in the Community Room are uniformly priced from 12:00 to 4:00 on Friday and all day Saturday. These include hardcovers and trade paperbacks at $1.00\, mass market paperbacks at 50 cents\, and CDs and DVDs at $1.00. \nSunday is bargain day in the Community Room\, during which all items are half-price. A brown bag of books is a true bargain at $8.00. Fiction\, general non-fiction\, some separate non-fiction categories\, children’s youth\, and young adult books are among the many that will be available in the library’s community room. \nPlease note that only cash or checks will be accepted for payment. The Needham Free Library\, located at 1139 Highland Avenue\, is handicap accessible. The best access to the lower level Community Room is from the library parking lot on Rosemary Street. For further information\, visit the Friends’ website http://www.friendsneedhamlibrary.org or call 781-455-7559.
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/needham-library-winter-book-sale/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:Needham Public Library Community Room\, 1139 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Business & Economy,Community Event,Friends of The Needham Public Library,Needham Public Library
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T034545
CREATED:20260112T151334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T151334Z
UID:10002096-1769774400-1769788800@needhamlocal.org
SUMMARY:Needham Library Winter Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:The Winter Book Sale of the Friends of the Needham Public Library will open on Friday\, January 30\, from 12:00 to 4:00. The sale continues on Saturday\, January 31 from 9:00 to 4:00\, and on Sunday\, February 1 from 1:00 to 4:00. \nIndividually priced books in the Friends’ Book Shop will be half-price starting at 12:00 Friday\, and continuing all day Saturday and Sunday. Items in the Community Room are uniformly priced from 12:00 to 4:00 on Friday and all day Saturday. These include hardcovers and trade paperbacks at $1.00\, mass market paperbacks at 50 cents\, and CDs and DVDs at $1.00. \nSunday is bargain day in the Community Room\, during which all items are half-price. A brown bag of books is a true bargain at $8.00. Fiction\, general non-fiction\, some separate non-fiction categories\, children’s youth\, and young adult books are among the many that will be available in the library’s community room. \nPlease note that only cash or checks will be accepted for payment. The Needham Free Library\, located at 1139 Highland Avenue\, is handicap accessible. The best access to the lower level Community Room is from the library parking lot on Rosemary Street. For further information\, visit the Friends’ website http://www.friendsneedhamlibrary.org or call 781-455-7559.
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/needham-library-winter-book-sale/2026-01-30/
LOCATION:Needham Public Library Community Room\, 1139 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Business & Economy,Community Event,Friends of The Needham Public Library,Needham Public Library
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T034545
CREATED:20260112T152445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T152447Z
UID:10002099-1769455800-1769461200@needhamlocal.org
SUMMARY:Forum on Immigration
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/forum-on-immigration/
LOCATION:Center at the Heights\, 300 Hillside Avenue\, Needham Heights\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Diversity, Equity & Inclusion,Municipal Organizations,On Our Minds
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T194500
DTSTAMP:20260408T034545
CREATED:20260105T210257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T210257Z
UID:10002076-1769452200-1769456700@needhamlocal.org
SUMMARY:Conversations with Your Middle Schooler: Why You Shouldn't Wait to Talk About Substance Use
DESCRIPTION:The Needham Public Health Division and the Substance Prevention Alliance of Needham (SPAN)\, in partnership with the Needham Youth & Family Services Department\, are hosting Conversations with Your Middle Schooler: Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Talk About Substance Use. This free series\, is designed for parents and caregivers of children in grades 5–8. \nThis program provides parents with practical information about underage drinking and other substance use\, along with guidance and strategies for having age-appropriate\, meaningful conversations with their children. Parents will have the opportunity to connect with one another and feel supported in navigating these conversations. \nSessions are scheduled on Monday evenings\, 6:30 – 7:45pm on January 26\, February 23\, & March 23 at The Center at the Heights\, 300 Hillside Ave\, Needham. \nPlease see the attached program flyer for registration details and additional information.
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/conversations-with-your-middle-schooler-why-you-shouldnt-wait-to-talk-about-substance-use/2026-01-26/
LOCATION:Center at the Heights\, 300 Hillside Avenue\, Needham Heights\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Needham Public Health,Parenting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T034545
CREATED:20251215T164505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T164505Z
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SUMMARY:Martin Luther King\, Jr. Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/martin-luther-king-jr-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Needham High School\, 609 Webster Street\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beyond Needham,Community Event,Needham Public Schools,On Our Minds,Town Celebrations & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T034545
CREATED:20260109T215721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T215721Z
UID:10002094-1768244400-1768251600@needhamlocal.org
SUMMARY:Stephen Palmer COMMUNITY MEETING
DESCRIPTION:Stephen Palmer Development Review Committee \nCOMMUNITY MEETING\nJanuary 12\, 2026 • 7:00 p.m.  \nTown Hall • Powers Hall\n1471 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA   \nYou can also watch this meeting stream live on the Needham Channel\, or participate in the meeting via ZOOM
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/stephen-palmer-community-meeting/
LOCATION:Needham Town Hall – Powers Hall\, 1471 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business & Economy,Housing,Municipal Organizations,Town Boards,Town Growth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T034545
CREATED:20251117T213233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T164523Z
UID:10002031-1765627200-1765630800@needhamlocal.org
SUMMARY:Wreaths Across America
DESCRIPTION:Please join Needham’s Col. William McIntosh Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in honoring all of Needham’s deceased veterans during our fifth annual Wreaths Across America ceremony. The event starts at noon at the veterans’ section of the Needham Cemetery. All are welcome and refreshments will be served.
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/wreaths-across-america/
LOCATION:Needham Cemetery\, 128 Nehoiden St\, Needham\, MA\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Needham Veterans Services,Town Celebrations & Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Daughters of the American Revolution":MAILTO:jenbello.dar@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T100000
DTSTAMP:20260408T034545
CREATED:20251126T144929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T144929Z
UID:10002036-1765269000-1765274400@needhamlocal.org
SUMMARY:SPAN Winter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Substance Prevention Alliance of Needham\, in collaboration with the Needham Public Health Division will hold its winter meeting on Tuesday\, December 9th at 8:30am. It is an in-person event taking place at the Rosemary Recreation Complex\, 178 Rosemary Street. Registration is required. Click on this link to learn more.
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/span-winter-meeting/
LOCATION:Rosemary Recreation Complex\, 178 Rosemary Street\, Needham\, 02494\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Municipal Organizations,Needham Public Health,On Our Minds,Parenting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T153000
DTSTAMP:20260408T034545
CREATED:20251126T153302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T153302Z
UID:10002045-1765116000-1765121400@needhamlocal.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Salon: “American Eldercide and Ageism Today”
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Needham Public Library present: \nA Fresh Voice from the Harlem Renaissance: Dorothy Peterson\nWellesley College professor Octavio Gonzalez will celebrate the Harlem Renaissance of 100 years ago through the lens of educator/translator Dorothy R. Peterson\, an important figure whose legacy has been overshadowed by other luminaries. Peterson was a close friend of novelist Nella Larsen\, as well as poet Langston Hughes\, with whom Peterson collaborated on many translations from the Spanish to the English. Peterson also introduced Hughes to major Puerto Rican poets of the era\, including Nicolás Guillén\, with whom Hughes developed a close relationship as fellow poets. Professor Gonzalez will present other aspects of Peterson’s life\, including her lifelong work as a teacher and educator as well as her final years as an expatriate in Spain. In the final decades of her career\, Peterson devoted herself to archiving the manuscripts and ephemera of the Harlem Renaissance\, ensuring the continuity of that period into the present\, by curating and helping to promote the James Weldon Johnson Memorial Collection of African-American Arts and Letters at Yale University. This Collection is where Peterson’s own papers are found.  \nProfessor González is the Barbara Morris Caspersen Associate Professor of Humanities and an Associate Professor of English & Creative Writing at Wellesley College. He is the President of the Modernist Studies Association and on the editorial board of the Queer Feminist Maternities Book Series. \nThis Program is sponsored by the Friends of the Needham Public Library. Registration is required\, as we have a current capacity limit of 108.  \n***IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION E-MAIL AFTER REGISTERING\, PLEASE CALL THE REFERENCE DEPARTMENT (781-455-7559 X2) TO CHECK REGISTRATION STATUS***
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/sunday-salon-american-eldercide-and-ageism-today-2/
LOCATION:Needham Public Library Community Room\, 1139 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beyond Needham,Community Event,Friends of The Needham Public Library,Municipal Organizations,Needham Public Library
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T034545
CREATED:20251126T152117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T164323Z
UID:10002044-1764788400-1764795600@needhamlocal.org
SUMMARY:Needham Street Design Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Town of Needham is embarking on an initiative to develop a Street Design Guide. \nThe Street Design Guide will:\n• Translate the Town’s Complete Streets goals into everyday design practice\n• Establish clear\, consistent design features based on road usage and context \n• Integrate internal standards with state and federal best practices\n• Recommend new policies that will support Town’s transportation goals\n• Improve transparency and communication with residents about how roadway infrastructure is designed \nJoin the Mobility Planning & Coordination Committee and the Department of Public Works at a Hybrid Public Forum to learn more about the Street Design Guide where community members are invited to share ideas and help guide the future of Needham’s streets.  \nThe Forum will be held on Wednesday\, December 3rd from 7-9 pm in Powers Hall in Needham Town Hall\, via Zoom*\, and live streamed on The Needham Channel.  \n*Zoom link:   https://needham-k12-ma-us.zoom.us/j/81437464537?pwd=aWXQsQ0Rt6nWvw7IA8hQLJgX914Pwg.1
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/needham-street-design-forum/
LOCATION:Needham Town Hall – Powers Hall\, 1471 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business & Economy,Municipal Organizations,On Our Minds,Public Works,Town Growth,Transportation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T103000
DTSTAMP:20260408T034545
CREATED:20251029T145341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T145351Z
UID:10002003-1763197200-1763202600@needhamlocal.org
SUMMARY:Pollard Middle School Project: Open House — Tours and Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Community members are invited to Pollard Middle School (200 Harris Avenue) for an open house where you can tour the school and ask questions. This is a great opportunity to see the current conditions at Pollard and learn about the goals for the building project. Children are welcome to attend\, and on-site childcare will be available.
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/pollard-middle-school-project-open-house-tours-and-qa/
LOCATION:Pollard School\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Needham Public Schools
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T034545
CREATED:20251030T161551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T161551Z
UID:10002008-1762858800-1762862400@needhamlocal.org
SUMMARY:Veterans Day Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:11:00 A.M. VETERANS DAY CEREMONIES AT MEMORIAL PARK:\n• Introduction and Welcome to the Veterans and Citizens: Jason Kravetz\n• Opening Prayer: Reverend Nicholas Morris-Kliment\, Christ Episcopal Church\n• Raising the National Ensign and National Anthem\n• Original Reading\n• Address by Senator\n• Placement of Wreath\n• Address by State Representative\n• The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Proclamation\n• In Flanders Field Reading\n• Address by Heidi Frail\, Select Board\, Chair\, Town of Needham\n• Proclamation by Select Board\n• Speech by VFW Commander: Gene Charny\n• Benediction: Reverend Nicholas Morris-Kliment\, Christ Episcopal Church\n• Closing Remarks: Master of Ceremony\, Jason Kravetz\n\n\n\n\nFree and all are welcome.
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/veterans-day-ceremony/
LOCATION:Memorial Park\, Needham\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Municipal Organizations,Needham Veterans Services,On Our Minds,Town Celebrations & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T034545
CREATED:20251029T145319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T145319Z
UID:10002002-1762453800-1762457400@needhamlocal.org
SUMMARY:Pollard Middle School Project: Virtual Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION:There will be another community meeting about the Pollard Middle School Project on Thursday\, November 6\, at 6:30pm on Zoom. Preliminary plans will be shared and there will be an opportunity for community members to provide additional feedback.
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/pollard-middle-school-project-virtual-community-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Needham Public Schools
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T034545
CREATED:20251001T160118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T160118Z
UID:10001991-1761588000-1761597000@needhamlocal.org
SUMMARY:Through My Eyes: A Survivor’s Journey Through Domestic Abuse
DESCRIPTION:Over the past 2 years\, The Needham Domestic Violence Action Committee (DVAC) has been busy creating and filming a 5-part series on Domestic Violence- Through My Eyes: A Survivor’s Journey Through Domestic Abuse. DVAC was fortunate to have a survivor that was willing to engage in meaningful conversation with different experts in the field about her experiences and hardships on her road to becoming a survivor. Please consider joining us for a Hearth Pizzeria dinner\, followed by the premiere of our 1st episode: Domestic Violence 101. This is a free event\, but reservations are required at https://bit.ly/DVAC_Oct27 and seats are limited.
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/through-my-eyes-a-survivors-journey-through-domestic-abuse/
LOCATION:Powers Hall at Needham Town Hall\, 1471 Highland Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Needham Public Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T034545
CREATED:20250929T160432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T160432Z
UID:10001988-1761487200-1761496200@needhamlocal.org
SUMMARY:SAMD Performance: Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Students Acting to Make a Difference is performing the musical “Chicago (Teen Edition)”. \nOctober 24 at 7pm\nOctober 25 at 7pm\nOctober 26 at 2pm\nNewman Auditorium \nTickets Available Oct. 1st\nThe link to the site is here.\nContact Naomi Goldman for any questions regarding Tickets: \nnaomi_goldman@needham.k12.ma.us
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/samd-performance-chicago/2025-10-26/
LOCATION:Newman Elementary School Auditorium\, 1155 Central Ave.\, Needham\, 02492
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Community Event,Health & Wellness,Municipal Organizations,Needham Public Schools,Parenting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T034545
CREATED:20250929T160432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T160432Z
UID:10001987-1761418800-1761427800@needhamlocal.org
SUMMARY:SAMD Performance: Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Students Acting to Make a Difference is performing the musical “Chicago (Teen Edition)”. \nOctober 24 at 7pm\nOctober 25 at 7pm\nOctober 26 at 2pm\nNewman Auditorium \nTickets Available Oct. 1st\nThe link to the site is here.\nContact Naomi Goldman for any questions regarding Tickets: \nnaomi_goldman@needham.k12.ma.us
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/samd-performance-chicago/2025-10-25/
LOCATION:Newman Elementary School Auditorium\, 1155 Central Ave.\, Needham\, 02492
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Community Event,Health & Wellness,Municipal Organizations,Needham Public Schools,Parenting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T034545
CREATED:20250929T160432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T160432Z
UID:10001986-1761332400-1761339600@needhamlocal.org
SUMMARY:SAMD Performance: Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Students Acting to Make a Difference is performing the musical “Chicago (Teen Edition)”. \nOctober 24 at 7pm\nOctober 25 at 7pm\nOctober 26 at 2pm\nNewman Auditorium \nTickets Available Oct. 1st\nThe link to the site is here.\nContact Naomi Goldman for any questions regarding Tickets: \nnaomi_goldman@needham.k12.ma.us
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/samd-performance-chicago/2025-10-24/
LOCATION:Newman Elementary School Auditorium\, 1155 Central Ave.\, Needham\, 02492
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Community Event,Health & Wellness,Municipal Organizations,Needham Public Schools,Parenting
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