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In today's newsletter:

• How did Wellesley land on a list of America's prettiest college towns?
• Which Wellesley goalkeeper just earned top defensive honors in the CAA?

Also on today's calendar: Fresh Air & Farm Fun: Sunday Farm Pop-Up at Silverwood and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 86, low: 64. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Chance of a p.m. shower, with a high of 86 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Syracuse Makes List of America's Most Beautiful College Towns (wibx950.com) — Wellesley earns national recognition as one of House Beautiful's 11 most beautiful college towns, thanks to Wellesley College and Babson College. The list ranks Syracuse ninth but puts Wellesley in the same elite company as Charleston, Santa Barbara, and other scenic college communities, underscoring the town's appeal to students and residents alike.
   

• CAA Women's Soccer Weekly Awards – Aug. 17, 2026 (caasports.com) — A Northeastern University goalkeeper from Wellesley, Mass., has been named CAA Defensive Player of the Week after backstopping two shutout wins, including a big performance against Boston University. The conference roundup also highlights standout efforts from UNCW and Elon players as women's college soccer kicks off its 2026 season.
   

📸 Around Wellesley

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wellesley

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday August 23
• Fresh Air & Farm Fun: Sunday Farm Pop-Up at Silverwood →
  Silverwood Organic Farm, 195 Western Ave, Sherborn
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday August 18
• Trivia Night at Lockheart Restaurant →
  Wellesley Free Library 530 Washington St, Wellesley, MA 02482
  7:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
• FELLS Garden Storytime
  Wellesley Free Library Fells Branch, Fells Branch
  10:30 am
• Storytime at MAIN
  Wellesley Free Library Wakelin Room- Max Capacity, Main Library
  10:30 am
• Anime Afternoons
  Wellesley Free Library Middle School Room, Main Library
  3:00 pm
Thursday August 20
• A Step Beyond Basics for iPads and iPhones - Newest Features - Tips & Tricks In-Person/Online
  Wellesley Free Library Jackie's Room, Main Library
  1:00 pm
• Tumbling Toddlers: ages 1 -2
  Wellesley Free Library Wakelin Room- Max Capacity, Main Library
  3:30 pm
• Tumbling Toddlers: ages 3 -4
  Wellesley Free Library Wakelin Room- Max Capacity, Main Library
  4:00 pm
Friday August 21
• Friday Morning Book Group
  Wellesley Free Library Arnold Room, Main Library
  10:00 am
• Superhero Parents' Night Out →
  My Gym Wellesley, 34 Central St, Wellesley
  5:00 pm
Monday August 31
• Gymnastics Clinic-Back Walkovers and Kickovers →
  My Gym Wellesley, 34 Central St, Wellesley
  1:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 18
• Budding Bookworms
  Needham Free Public Library Children's Room , 1139 Highland
  10:00 am
• Make Way for Storytime
  Newton Free Library Children's Program Room
  10:00 am
• All Together: Preschool Storytime
  Bacon Free Library , 58 Eliot Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
  10:00 am
• Storytime with Obie the Dog
  Wayland Free Public Library Raytheon Room , 5 Concord Rd., Waylan
  10:30 am

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Why Some Wellesley Homes Sell Fast—And Others Don't: August 2026 Update —Matthew T. Coyle Read on Patch

• Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Waltham. Apply here.
• Centuri Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Utility Construction Laborer in Waltham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wellesley here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• Indian Community Celebrates Country's Independence (needhamlocal.org)
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Wayland

• Sudbury Community Food Pantry To Reopen After Renovations (patch.com)
• Wayland Mails 115 Duplicate Ballots Ahead Of Primary (patch.com)

Waltham

• Man Wounded In Waltham Shooting: Cops (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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