🌱 Patch AM: Brookline’s own Francie Ames tops New England’s 2010 girls hockey class.

What's up Brookline! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Brookline's own Francie Ames tops New England's 2010 girls hockey class.

Also on today's calendar: Change Your Mind, Change Your World: with International Buddhist Teacher Kadam Morten and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.
• Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 79, low: 60.
• Sunday: Very warm with periods of sun, with a high of 87 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• The '10s: Top 50 girls prospects in New England entering 2026-27 (hockeyjournal.com) — A Brookline, Mass. native, forward Francie Ames, headlines New England's 2010-born girls hockey prospects after leading NEPSAC in scoring and committing to Princeton. The ranking profiles 50 rising players from prep and academy programs, outlining their college commitments, strengths on the ice, and why coaches expect several to break out in the 2026–27 season.
   

📸 Around Brookline

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brookline

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 29
• Change Your Mind, Change Your World: with International Buddhist Teacher Kadam Morten →
  Renaissance Boston Seaport District, 606 Congress St, Boston
  3:30 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Webinar: AI SEO: Get Your Brand Seen and Chosen Online →
  Online Webinar,
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday August 29
• Science Saturdays with Ms. Susie Maguire from the POOP MUSEUM
  Newton Free Library Children's Program Room
  10:00 am
• Worlds in Words Creative Writing Workshop for Tweens
  Public Library of Brookline Tween Room, Brookline Village
  11:00 am
• Free Spanish-English Language Exchange - Brookline →
  1773 Beacon St, Brookline
  11:30 am
Wednesday September 9
• Kevin Dettmar with Hugo Burnham: Punk in 50 Pieces →
  Brookline Booksmith, 279 Harvard St, Brookline
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• Jazz/Rock Ensemble Auditions & Open Jam →
  25 Kennard Rd, Brookline
  4:00 pm
Friday September 11
• Brookline Music School Chamber Music Auditions →
  25 Kennard Rd, Brookline
  5:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• Tango! Tango! →
  St. Paul's Church 15 St Paul St Brookline, MA United States
  5:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• World Rhythms: International Dance Across Cultures →
  United Parish in Brookline, 15 Marion St, Brookline
  6:03 pm
Thursday September 17
• Free Outdoor Art Exhibit →
  Hancock Village Drive, Hancock Vlg Dr, Brookline
  3:00 pm

📣 Brookline Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday August 28
• Drop-in Playgroup + Storytime & Craft
  Fenway Community Center 1282 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02215
  10:00 am
• All Ages Story Time (Ages 0-5)
  Boston Public Library - Central Library in Copley Square 700 Boylston Street, Copley Square, Boston, MA 02116
  10:00 am
• Tech Time Drop-In
  Newton Free Library Computer Lab
  10:00 am
• Sensory Storytime
  Needham Free Public Library Children's Room , 1139 Highland
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Emerson College posted a job opening for Sergeant in Boston. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Newton

• Could Opus Newton be a national model for middle-income senior housing? (newtonbeacon.org)

Cambridge

• New Cambridge Exhibition Explores The Art Of Playground Design (patch.com)

Ok Brookline! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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