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Pottery Sale
Join 20 ceramic artists as they 'open their trunks' to display and sell their hand-made tableware, vessels and sculptures. Ask questions, learn about pottery making techniques, support local artists and shop away!
Spring into Springtime Gala
Needham History Center & Museum 1147 Central Ave., Needham, MA, United StatesNeedham History Center and Museum Fundraiser Celebrate the start of spring at Spring into Springtime! A fun-filled evening fundraiser to support the educational and community programs of the Needham History Center & Museum. Under a tent on our beautiful lawn, enjoy fabulous food from local food trucks, scrumptious desserts, bid on spectacular gift baskets, and […]
Kalmia Garden Club Sponsors Program: “Update from the Needham RTS”
Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United StatesThe Kalmia Garden Club is sponsoring a program on Wednesday, May 15th at The Center for the Heights. Needham’s RTS Superintendent Matt DeMarrais will be the speaker, and the program is “Update from the Needham RTS: Food Waste Recycling, Textile/Mattress Recycling Programs, & Recycling Correctly.” The program is open to the public – all are […]
Needham Garden Club Spring Plant Sale
Congregational Church of Needham 1154 Great Plain Avenue, NeedhamOur plant sale features pretty containers of sun and shade perennials, grasses and herbs. Members will also be dividing plants from their own gardens. Come early, you might find something unusual, or the perfect plants to fill the empty spots in your garden.
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 […]
Needham’s Housing Future – Imagining Our Housing Choices
Needham Public Library Community Room 1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesJoin the Needham Housing Coalition for an in-person, interactive Open Monthly Meeting! We will be joined by a host of experts and discussion facilitators, and you will have an opportunity to share your thoughts about the housing future of Needham. What kind of town do you want Needham to be? How do you compare Needham's […]
Climate Action Roadmap Roll-Out
Powers Hall at Needham Town Hall 1471 Highland Ave., Needham, MA, United StatesOn Wednesday, June 6th, the Climate Action Plan Committee will be holding a special meeting for the purpose of presenting the Needham Climate Action Roadmap. Please note that this meeting is in person only, although there will be live coverage on the Needham Channel. The meeting will be held from 6pm to 7pm in Powers […]
NCAC Grantee Reception
North Hill 865 Central Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesThe Needham Council for Arts and Culture will be hosting a Grantee Reception at North Hill on Wednesday, June 5th at 7pm. The community is invited to join in the celebration of the year's arts events and programming. Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to needhamartsandculture@gmail.com.
The State of the Charles River
Needham Public Library Community Room 1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesThe Charles River flows through Needham and nearby communities, defining and enhanc- ing our lives. What is the state of this once heavily polluted river? Emily Norton, Executive Director of the Charles River Watershed Association, provides an update on the river’s ecological health, climate change resiliency, dam removal, public access and the impact of riverside […]
Pollard Closing Ceremony
Pollard School Needham, MA, United StatesThis event will be covered by the Needham Channel, and will air on its Community, Education and HD Channels. It will also stream on the Needham Channel website (www.needhamchannel.org) and on the Needham Channel app on Roku. The rain date for this event is Thursday, June 13.
Needham Housing Coalition presents How to Build an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in Needham
Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United StatesWhat are the new ADU bylaw requirements? How do you process an application at the Building Department? What are the challenges and opportunities of an ADU? Please join the Needham Housing Coalition for a panel discussion with knowledgeable town and local representatives. Get the update on the bylaw changes voted in at Spring 2023 Town […]
4th of July Fireworks
Memorial Park, Needham Needham, MA, United StatesThe Needham Exchange Club will be hosting its annual fireworks extravaganza to celebrate Independence Day. Join in on the fun at Memorial Park beginning in the late afternoon. The schedule of events are as follows: 5:30 PM to 8:45 PM - Food Tent / Grilled Food, Soft Drinks, Ice Cream and More Cash is preferred […]