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Kids get creative with marshmallow structures

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By Gabe Stern Hometown Weekly Intern Over 15 kids between the ages of 5 and 8 were challenged to think like engineers last Wednesday, July 27 at the Needham Public Library as part of a Marshmallow Construction Competition. During the competition, the largest free-standing structure made of 20 marshmallows and 25 toothpicks would be...
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Bubble Man brings Westwood community together

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By Gabe Stern Hometown Weekly Intern The scene was a bit hectic on the Senior Center lawn five minutes before “The Bubble Man” was scheduled to entertain young Westwood families last Monday, July 10. [caption id="attachment_19588" align="alignright" width="300"]Photos by Gabe Stern Photos by Gabe Stern[/caption]Kids ranging from...
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Bruins host summer reading program

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By Gabe Stern Hometown Weekly Intern Over 50 kids ranging from ages 4-10 packed the Needham Public Library’s community room last Friday, July 7, to kick off “When You Read You Score,” a summer reading event hosted by the Boston Bruins and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. The event, which tours libraries throughout Massachusetts and...
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Locals tough out rain for farmers market

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by Gabe Stern Hometown Weekly Intern The weather was not ideal to have a farmers market last Tuesday, June 27, but many locals toughed out on-and-off rain to enjoy fresh, local produce from nearby businesses. In the back parking lot of St. Margaret Mary Church - out of view from High street - four vendors...
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Alex the Jester in Sherborn

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by Gabe Stern Hometown Weekly Intern Sherborn’s summer reading program kicked off with Alex the Jester performing medieval comedy for families of young children at the Sherborn Community Center on Tuesday, June 27. The performance, spanning just over an hour, included Alexander dancing, juggling, and performing comedic magic tricks, all while encouraging audience participation. But this...
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‘Jungle Jim’ amazes Walpole youth

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By Gabe Stern Hometown Weekly Intern By 7:30 in the evening, most parents of young children take their first crack at winding down their kids and getting them ready for bed. That didn’t seem to affect a crowd of nearly 50 excited kids and parents on Monday night from flooding into the Walpole Library...
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