Wellesley Parents Supporting (Visual) Art Students (WPSAS) would like to invite you to the WPSAS Open House -- its first potluck -- scheduled for Friday, 24th January 2014 6:30 pm - 9 pm at the home of the Reddy family, at 4 Swarthmore Road, off Wellesley Avenue.
Innovations in STEM Education: A Panel Discussion with the Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Wellesley Public Schools, Dr. Dean Blase, and Olin College Professor, Dr. Robert Martello.
Sponsored by the Wellesley Science and Technology Expo (WSTE) and the Wellesley Free Library
When: Wednesday, March 19, 2014, 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Where: Wellesley Free Library - Wakelin Room
530 Washington Street
Wellesley, MA
Ever wonder how U.S. educators are preparing our young people for today's high-tech, globalized society? Curious about the latest thinking on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education and what primary and secondary schools are doing to develop innovative students? Would you like to know what you, as a parent, can do to nurture your child's creativity and imagination? If so, please come to learn about and discuss leading-edge approaches to education, their role in building cultures of innovation, and their implications for our kids and their development. For optional background reading, please pick up a copy of Creating Innovators, by Tony Wagner, at the Wellesley Free Library.
This panel presentation is a lead-up to the Wellesley Science and Technology Expo (WSTE), a Wellesley Education Foundation event taking place at Wellesley High School onSaturday, April 5 from 10:00 - 2:00 pm, followed by a keynote address from 2:00 - 3:00 pm. This festival will include approximately 50 hands-on exhibits, workshops, a speaker series, a showcase of local students’ work, and a meet-the-STEM-professionals forum. WSTE is free and open to the public from Wellesley and surrounding communities.
For questions and/or to be added to the WSTE e-mail list, please contact Marybeth Martello (marybeth.martello@gmail.com). To learn more, click here, http://
Wellesley Community Center Creates Grand Illusion with Special Guest Lyn Dillies.
On Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at 4:00PM, the Wellesley Community Center will tape another episode of Gil Stubbs’ World of Magic, featuring special guest magician and illusionist, Lyn Dillies.
Lyn has performed all over North American and has made many television appearances over the years. She is regarded in the entertainment field as the most accomplished female illusionist in the business. “One of her most notable performances was to make two live Asian elephants, Ruth and Emily, appear in succession. The event was held outdoors in front of a live audience for the grand opening of the Buttonwood Park Zoo in her hometown of New Bedford MA. It took eight months to prepare for this incredible spectacle and required more than 5,000 square feet of fabric, 300 feet of truss, two cases of red seedless grapes (the pachyderms' favorite treat) and a little sleight of trunk! “Using an original concept that took years of planning, Lyn performs her “Magic at the Symphony” program live with symphonies all around the country including several performances at Lincoln Center. This program combines the majesty of classical music with Lyn’s breathtaking illusions encouraging children to discover the magic of classical music while experiencing the harmony of her illusions.”
Her heritage is anchored by magic. Her great-grandfather, Thomas Wyatt, was an amateur magician and member of the New Bedford Magic Wand Club, an organization she was to join in her early teens. While Ms. Dillies’ parents are not performers, each has gotten into the act by supporting her career. I the early days, mom Loretta acted as a booking agent and wardrobe manager, while father Calvin built her first illusion. They shared chauffeur duties and marveled when their daughter began to drive a large truck to transport her seven ton show. “I never would have made it without them,” say Ms. Dillies of her two most ardent fans. “My family and friends are the real magic in my life!”
To learn more about Lyn Dillies, visit her website at: www.magicoflyn.com/mainhigh.html
The show starts at 4:00PM and runs until 5:00PM. Admission is free, but you must register for your seats by emailing the Wellesley Community Center at info@wellesleycommunitycenter.org or call the main office at 781-235-4172.
Keeping Children Safe: A Community Conversation
When: Tuesday, February 4, 11:00 am - 12:00 noon
Where: Wellesley Free Library
Laurie Myers, Founder of Community VOICES, a victim's advocacy organization in Massachusetts, will discuss keeping kids safe online and in the world.
Where: Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington St., Wellesley, MA.
FRIENDS OF WELLESLEY FREE LIBRARIES WINTER 2014 BOOK SALE
This sale features a great selection of gently used hardcover, softcover, and children's books as well as audio books, CDs and DVDs.
Where: Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington St., Wellesley, MA.
Member Preview Sale:
Thursday, February 6, 5-9 p.m. (Not a member? Join now with a tax deductible membership to take advantage of the advance sale for the best selection)
Public Sale:
Friday, February 7, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, February 8, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, February 9, 1-5 p.m. ($5 per bag sale).
Through book sales and membership, the Friends are able to fund all adult and children's library programs, Jackie’s Room programs, the Annual Arnold Lecture, museum passes, maintenance of the fish tank and support library staff enrichment.
Join online at friendsofwellesleyfreelibrarie
Thanks for supporting your local library!
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