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4 events, Mindfulness Meditation for Care Partners  Caring for someone living with dementia can be deeply meaningful, but it can also bring stress, uncertainty, exhaustion, fear, frustration, loneliness, feelings of inadequacy, resentment, impatience, and many other emotions. This 8-week mindfulness and meditation program will provide practical tools to help dementia care partners navigate these challenges with greater ease and equanimity. Each week, […] Free Mindfulness Meditation for Care Partners  Mindfulness & Meditation for Dementia Care Partners Caring for someone living with dementia can be deeply meaningful, but it can also bring stress, uncertainty, exhaustion, fear, frustration, loneliness, feelings of inadequacy, resentment, impatience, and many other emotions. This 8-week mindfulness meditation program provides practical tools to help dementia care partners navigate these challenges with greater […] Free Care Partner Consultations  Care Partner Consultations These one-on-one sessions provide support, guidance, and resources for individuals caring for a loved one living with dementia. Care Partner Consultations are available Monday through Friday with Stephanie Knoch, MSW, LCSW, CDCP, and may be held in person, virtually, or by phone. To schedule an appointment or learn more, please contact Stephanie […] Free -  Imagine how fun it would be to learn how to braid your own hair! This small-group Needham Community Education class is perfect for beginners who want to learn the fundamentals of hair braiding. In the inspiring Dellaria Salon, you will learn a variety of simple braids (i.e., French, Dutch, Fishtail, etc.) with easy, step-by-step instructions […] $90 | 4 events, - Needham Women’s Club honoring women who have contributed to making Needham a great community. Also supporting the GFWC Day of Service by including REACH Beyond Domestic Violence and Abuse Organization , collecting gift cards to benefit survivors and sharing the message of the organization. There will be a bit of fun dress could be black […] $50.00 | 4 events, Friends of the Needham Public Library Book Sale  The fall book sale will open on Friday, October 2 from 12:00-4:00. The sale continues on Saturday from 9:00-4:00, and Sunday from 1:00-4:00. Many great books for sale. A great way to stock up on books for winter reading. | 6 events, -  Get a head start on your holiday shopping while supporting local artists. The Potters Shop & School Fall Pottery Sale features handmade pottery and ceramics created by artists working at the historic Gorse Mill Studio in Needham. Browse one-of-a-kind pieces, shop for gifts, and meet the artists behind the work. Come discover what’s being made […] -  Earth and fire come together in an expression of art, craft, and creativity Saturday Oct. 3, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 31 Thorpe Rd. Needham. The local ceramic artists of the Potters Shop and School in Gorse Mills Studios Needham will throw open their trunks for an outdoor extravaganza of hand-made tableware, decorative pieces, […] Free | 7 events, -  Registration is open for the 2026 Jimmy Fund Walk for Dana-Farber presented by Hyundai. Scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 4, funds raised from the Walk support all forms of adult and pediatric care and cancer research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The 2026 event will aim to raise $10 million in support of Dana-Farber’s mission to defy cancer by leading […] Free -  Fall is here and so is the Harvest Fair! 🍎 Mark your calendar for Sunday, October 4, 11:00-3:00 at Greene's Field in Needham and come support the local businesses and organizations that make our community so special. While you there, stop by the Needham Garden Club booth and say hello! See you there! @crrchamber #HarvestFair Free -  NOBILITY AND PASSION | Guest artists Gábor Szabó and Wenting Kang join the Orion Ensemble to present Beethoven's "Harp" quartet, distinguished by pastoral melodies and classical elegance, and Franck’s piano quintet, a love song of romantic passion and intimate tenderness. Supported in part by a grant from the Needham Council for Arts and Culture, $25 | ||
5 events, Mindfulness Meditation for Care Partners Mindfulness Meditation for Care Partners Care Partner Consultations Art for Recovery and Resilience  This 4 session therapeutic art series offers a safe welcoming space to explore wellness, recovery, and resilience through guided art activities. Facilitated by local artist Tova Spete participants will engage their creative capacity as they take time to be present in the moment, process experiences of recovery/ hope and reconnect with personal strengths and community. […] $5 - The League of Women Voters of Needham will host “Nine Questions, Ninety Minutes: The State Ballot Questions” from 7- 8:30 pm at the Broadmeadow School Performance Center. Massachusetts voters will be asked to make decisions on nine state ballot questions on the November 3 election. Each question will be reviewed with explanations of the effect […] | 6 events, -  Please join the Substance Prevention Alliance of Needham (SPAN) on Tuesday, October 6, from 8:30 – 9:45am at Rosemary Recreation Complex for the SPAN Fall Meeting. Emily Conners, Epidemiologist in the Needham Public Health Division, will be sharing the 2025 Metro West Adolescent Health Survey data followed by a community discussion. Your voice matters and […] Free -  Needham Art Association welcomes artist Jo Ellen Reinhardt for a portrait demonstration at the Needham Free Public Library. Jo Ellen will show us the six-step process she uses to draw a portrait from life. She’ll thoughtfully narrate each step and answer any questions the audience has. Her materials for the demonstration include charcoal with white […] | 5 events, -  Anxiety surrounding school has increased in recent years, particularly in high-achieving communities. Ranging from nervousness before tests to wholesale school refusal, many students are struggling. What are the most effective ways of managing their concerns? What can schools and teachers do to prevent unnecessary anxiety? How can parents approach these sensitive topics with children directly? […] | 5 events, - Come learn about Ballot Question 7: Legalize Starter Homes. Andrew Miluka, Chief Housing Economist at the Pioneer Institute, will explain the elements of Ballot Question 7 and take questions. This event is co-hosted by the Needham Housing Coalition and Build a Better Wellesley and cosponsored by the Needham and Wellesley League of Women Voterss. | |||
4 events, Mindfulness Meditation for Care Partners Mindfulness Meditation for Care Partners Care Partner Consultations Art for Recovery and Resilience | 5 events, -  We hope you can join us for our October Memory Café on Tuesday, October 13th from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM at the Needham Public Library. This month, we are excited to welcome Amy Podolsky with Ageless Grace. Ageless Grace is a highly effective brain fitness program that keeps participants moving and thinking through the […] Free | 5 events, -  Community members are invited to Pollard Middle School for an open house and tours of the building. Children are welcome to attend, and on-site childcare will be available. | ||||
4 events, Mindfulness Meditation for Care Partners Mindfulness Meditation for Care Partners Care Partner Consultations Art for Recovery and Resilience | 5 events, - Rethinking Success? was conceived by a group of parents, educators, healthcare providers, and community advocates. We are concerned with the 2021 Metrowest Adolescents Health Survey Mental Health data and are working together to identify ways to address youth mental health and offer support to families in Needham. In Rethinking Success?, we do the research so […] | 6 events, NHS SAMD’s Freaky Friday – A New Musical  When an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right again. Freaky Friday, a new musical based on the celebrated novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films, is a heartfelt, comedic, and unexpectedly emotional update on an American classic. By spending a day […] $12 – $17 -  The Needham Community Council is pleased to announce the return of the annual coat sale, part of The Council Thrift, a second-hand store housed at the Council with hundreds of ‘new to you’ items at affordable prices. Staff and volunteers collected coats, scarves, gloves, boots, and much more for this annual sale to help prepare […] Free | 7 events, -  The 43nd Annual Needham High School Craft Fair will be taking place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 9 am to 3 pm at Needham High School. Come shop from over 100 Local Vendors featuring affordable, high quality unique items, and from our incredible Bake Sale with homemade favorites prepared by our wonderful community, plus […] $5 -  Any unused and expired prescriptions and over the counter drugs at home? Come drop off - drive thru or walk up available - at Needham Police Station, 88 Chestnut St. on Saturday, October 24 from 10am-2pm. Now accepting vape pens and e-cigarettes for disposal. We DO NOT accept: needles, thermometers, medical waste or illegal drugs […] | |||
4 events, Mindfulness Meditation for Care Partners Mindfulness Meditation for Care Partners Care Partner Consultations Art for Recovery and Resilience | 5 events, - Accessory Dwelling Units(ADUs)2.0! The basics plus new programs to help you create an ADU in Needham Accessory Dwelling Units(ADUs)2.0! The basics plus new programs to help you create an ADU in Needham Thinking about adding an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) to your property? Join the Needham Housing Coalition for a panel discussion and Q&A on ADUs. Come ask questions about the process, the requirements,theNeedham ADUbylaw, and free resources available from the Commonwealth. Hear from Needham residents who have successfully built ADUs here. Direct questions to our Building […] |
