Beyond Needham
The Abortion Talks: Fostering Dialog Across the Divide
First Parish in Needham 23 Dedham Avenue, NeedhamEmbrace Boston
Needham Public Library Community Room 1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesImari Paris Jeffries, president and CEO of Embrace Boston – the organization responsible for one of the nation’s newest and most powerful memorials to Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King – tells how the sculpture was conceived, created and received. Mr. Jeffries also discusses Embrace Boston’s ongoing work toward a more equitable city […]
A History of Boston
Needham History Center & Museum 1147 Central Ave., Needham, MA, United StatesA talk by author Daniel Dain. February 4 at 2:00 pm at the Needham History Center. Boston is today one of the world’s greatest cities, first in higher education, hospitals, life science companies, and sports teams. It was the home of the Great Puritan Migration, the American Revolution, the Industrial Revolution, the first civil rights […]
Rep. Garlick’s Report to the Community
Save the Date! Please join me for my annual “Representative’s Report to the Community”. I will share the work for constituents, our Towns of Needham, Dover, and Medfield, and the Commonwealth. Most importantly, I will listen and learn as we discuss your issues and concerns and plan for the work of 2024. See you soon! […]
Great Generals of The Civil War (Part 2 of 2)
Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United StatesGenerals Grant and Sherman are the most well-known generals to come out of the Civil War. Join our popular history expert and former college professor, Dr. Lanny Bruce Fields for this fascinating talk about the lesser known General George Thomas. Lanny quickly became a CATH favorite after his first series on global history was a […]
Confronting Antisemitism
Temple Beth Shalom 670 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesAt My Neighbor's Table presents:
Virtual Public Hearing: Needham Municipal Aggregation Program
The Department of Public utilities will be holding a virtual public hearing to receive comments on the Town’s filing of a mutual aggregation plan. authorizes a municipality to procure electric supply on behalf of consumers within its municipal borders through a municipal aggregation program (“Program”). Eligible electricity consumers not already enrolled with a competitive electric […]
Monsters and Mysteries of New England
North Hill Auditorium 865 Central Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesA talk by Jeff Belanger. At North Hill Auditorium, 865 Central Avenue, Needham. New England is home to monsters, mysteries, and cryptids of all kinds: Bigfoot, Champy the lake monster, sea serpents, pukwudgies, the pamola, and the Dover Demon just to name a few. This program delves into some of the many monster legends Jeff […]
Early Education and Childcare Panel Discussion
Needham Public Library 1132 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesWhat’s up with Early Education and Childcare in Massachusetts? And how you can help. Progressive Needham invites you to join us for a panel discussion followed by audience questions on Sunday May 19 at 3 PM at the Needham Public Library. Quality affordable early education and childcare is critical to Massachusetts families and to our […]
Senator Rausch Town Hall Meeting
Needham Town Hall - Powers Hall 1471 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesSenator Becca Rausch (D-Needham) will host her annual community Fall Town Halls this month. During these town halls, Senator Rausch will provide updates on recent legislation, share local and statewide budget victories, and offer residents an opportunity to share their questions, concerns, and challenges. “Civic engagement is an essential part of our democracy,” said Senator […]
Register for the 36th Annual Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai
Boston Common 139 Tremont Street, BostonRegistration is now open for the 2024 Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai. Scheduled for Sunday, October 6th, funds raised from the walk support all forms of adult and pediatric patient care and cancer research at the nation’s premier cancer centers, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The Details: The Jimmy Fund Walk is the only organized […]
“Sealed with a Kiss” Book Talk At Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
150 Lincoln St. 150 Lincoln St., NeedhamBriarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center will welcome local author Paula Roberts on Nov. 1 at 2 p.m. for a talk centered around her recently published book, “Sealed with a Kiss.” The book is a collection of 350 love letters exchanged between Roberts’ parents during World War II, which she discovered in a trunk in her […]