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🌱 Patch AM: How you can help pack science kits for Needham classrooms this year
And on the Needham Patch calendar - Lifelong Learning; An Independent Collaborative (LLAIC)

Hey hey Needham! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How you can help pack science kits for Needham classrooms this year
Also on today's calendar: Lifelong Learning; An Independent Collaborative (LLAIC) and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Cloudy with showers, with a high of 71 and low of 61 degrees.
- Sunday: Cloudy, showers around; humid, temps: high: 75, low: 62.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 82 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• At Needham Science Center, Discoveries are Elementary (needhamlocal.org) — Needham families and educators are gearing up for school with the Needham Science Center assembling hands-on science kits for every elementary classroom and recruiting new volunteers. The center's long-running, locally unique program boosts science scores, supports culturally responsive lessons, and even cares for live classroom animals. Residents can now sign up for monthly volunteer nights to help pack materials.
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📸 Around Needham
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Needham
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★ Featured events ★
- Lifelong Learning; An Independent Collaborative (LLAIC) →
Zoom,
10:00 am
Tuesday August 25
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Other local events
- VFWA D18 MA Special Olympics Fun-raiser →
Mini-Golf on the Village Green, 315 Worcester St, Natick
10:30 am - Maki Madness only on Sundays →
1019 Great Plain Ave, Needham
8:00 pm - Preschool Palooza
Needham Free Public Library Library Community Room , 1139 Highland
10:00 am - Read to Rocket, the Police Dog! →
Needham Free Public Library Children's Room , 1139 Highland
4:00 pm - PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION - HYBRID →
Needham Calendar, Rosemary Recreation Complex 178 Rosemary Street, Needham
7:00 pm - Select Board & Park & Recreation Commission Appointment Subcommittee →
Needham Calendar, Rosemary Recreation Complex - Zoom ID #884 9757 13 178 Rosemary Street - Multipurpose Room, Needham
7:00 pm - Budding Bookworms
Needham Free Public Library Children's Room , 1139 Highland
10:00 am - Kids' Movie: Aladdin - live action
Needham Free Public Library Library Community Room , 1139 Highland
3:00 pm - Needham's International Overdose Awareness Day →
92 Rosemary St, Needham
9:00 am - 5th Annual Overdose Awareness Day Vigil →
92 Rosemary St, Needham
6:30 pm - Peter Mulvey & Jenna Nicholls present Floyd Mercantile →
Zullo Gallery Center For the Arts, 456 Main St, Medfield
6:30 pm
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Thursday August 27
Friday September 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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🗞 Nearby News
Wellesley
- With Solidcore and Degree Wellness on way to Wellesley, fitness vs. pastries arms race intensifies (theswellesleyreport.com)
- SALT Patisserie in Newton Centre to Expand, Opening a New Location in Wellesley (blogspot.com)
- Nine horticultural leaders will be honored at this Wellesley MA event (wickedlocal.com)
Dover
- Scouting Report: Nick Rinaldi, LB, Vanderbilt (allaccessfootball.com)
Newton
- Newton Police Looking To Identify Pair Possibly Connected To Car Break-ins (patch.com)
Ok Needham! 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: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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