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Walpole Library commemorates Black History Month

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By Alex Oliveira Hometown Weekly Reporter Throughout the month of February, the Walpole Public Library has reserved a corner of the children’s section to for an educational display about Black History Month. Featuring a board of notable African Americans from throughout history and a section of accompanying books, the display intends to educate kids about...
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Clennon King to screen ‘Fair Game’

Boston-based filmmaker Clennon L. King will screen his latest documentary about a Black New Jersey mother who, five years after Emmett Till, mounted a 26-month fight to rescue her son from a Georgia town notorious for lynching. Sponsored by the Friends of the Needham Public Library, the screening is set for Sunday, November 18, at...
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Friends of St. Patrick preparing luncheon

President Donnell W. Murphy and the Friends of St. Patrick have scheduled their 32nd annual luncheon for March 16th. The day’s events will kick off with a parade in downtown Walpole at 11:00 a.m., which will be followed by the luncheon at Ambrosia Wedding and Events, located at 2 Washington Street (Route 1) in Foxboro, at...
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WoW holding MLK Day celebration

World of Wellesley will hold a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration for children and families on Monday, January 15, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. The celebration will feature games, music, and food; pizza lunch and birthday cake will be served. The event is scheduled for Hardy Elementary School on 293 Weston Rd. Attendees are...
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Residents demonstrate in Walpole

Over 50 people gathered on the Walpole Common on Saturday, August 19, at a peace vigil standing for equality and justice for all and against hateful messages of intolerance and racism. Organized by the Walpole Peace and Justice Group, people from Walpole and surrounding towns - including members of Action Together Walpole and the Wrentham...
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Library permanently displays St. George painting

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter Main Street in Walpole might mean something a little bit different to each one of the town’s residents. Some may think of passing through Main Street for a part of the daily commute, whereas others might get hungry thinking about Main Street’s restaurants. Those who grew up in Walpole...
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WTP to present musical ‘Willy Wonka, Jr.’

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Wellesley Theatre Project (WTP) will present the musical, Roald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka, Jr.,” on Wednesday, May 17, Thursday, May 18, and Friday, May 19, at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Performances will also be given on Saturday, May 20, at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. All performances will take place at the Wellesley...
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Wellesley Theatre Project mounts ‘Christmas Carol’

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Wellesley Theatre Project (WTP) will present, “A Christmas Carol” Friday, December 16 at 7 p.m., Saturday, December 17 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday, December 18 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. All performances will take place at the WTP West Studio located at 98 R Central Street, Wellesley. A limited...
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Wellesley Theatre Project presents ‘Alice’

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My oh my! It’s a wonderful day because Wellesley Theatre Project (WTP) is presenting Disney’s “Alice In Wonderland, Jr.,” a musical for all ages. Performances will take place Friday, July 8 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, July 9 at 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. All performances will be held at the Katherine L....
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Walpole Town Forest Celebrates 100th Anniversary

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By Rachel Borman Hometown Weekly Correspondent One thousand white pine saplings were planted in the Walpole Town Forest on Sunday, May 1, in honor of the forest’s 100th Anniversary. The first tree was put down by Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito. This was reminiscent of the original 1916 ceremony, where the initial tree was planted by one...
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