Autumn 2017: Dedham Square e-Scoop!

The Square Scoop
Autumn 2017

Welcome Back, Scoop Fans!
Another chock-full month in the Square! Family-friendly events and activities, live music, open mic night, art house films, dance lessons, author visits, guest lectures, artist receptions, and more. Read on for more details!

In This Issue

News

Events & Happenings

Square Biz Buzz

Around Town

Save the Date

About DSC

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News Circling the Square

Fresh and Local - There are 3 more markets left for the Dedham Farmers Market this season.

Held on Wednesdays on the First Church Green at 670 High St. from 3-6 pm through 10/25. You'll find fresh produce, grass-fed meats, and eggs from 4 Massachusetts' farms, baked goods, wine, jams and preserves, handmade pasta, organic dog treats, fresh seafood, potted plants from the Endicott Community Greenhouse and more!

Fair in the Square - Dedham Square Circle and Dedham Youth Commission are partnering again to bring you the 5th Annual Dedham Square College Fair and Block Party! Join us on Sun. 10/22 from 1-3 pm and meet reps from over 40 colleges from New England and beyond. We're shutting down a portion of High Street for the event which will feature free raffles for college gear, a DJ, and some surprises in store! For a list of participating colleges click here.

Guaranteed Good Time - the Dedham Square Circle's Annual Fall Party will be on Sat. 11/11. This year we will commemorate the Dedham Community Theatre's 90th birthday! Proceeds benefit our ongoing revitalization efforts in the Square.

Square Events & Happenings

Want more info. on the events listed below? Simply click on the link in the listing! Visit our website for the most up-to-date calendar of events.

It's Showt ime - Here's what's playing at the Dedham Community Theatre. Click on the name of the film below to watch the trailer.

Victoria & Abdul

Year By the Sea

Music Notes - Every Friday and Saturday night Dedham Square Coffeehouse showcases some of best local musicians in the Boston area. No cover charge. On Wednesday evenings, DSCH hosts Stump Trivia. All ages welcome!

Click here for their event calendar.

Book Nook - The Friends of the Dedham Public Library are hosting their monthly book sale from Tues. 10/10 - Sat. 10/14.

Say Grace - On Sun. 10/8 at 9:30 pm the Fellowship Church is hosting a free showing of The Grace Card, at the Dedham Community Theatre.

Something for Everyone - Both the Main Library and the Endicott Branch have a wide variety of programs and activities for kids, teens and adults. Click here for their calendar.

Music Notes - St. Paul's Episcopal Church will host a free public organ concert with the talented Doug Marshall on Sun. 10/22 at 3 pm. Featuring music of Bach, Frank, Peloquin, Hebble, and Vierne on the newly restored Casavant pipe organ. Emily & Addie will host a free music class for babies and toddlers on Mon. 10/23 at 10:30 am.

Hop on In - Another month chock-full of fun events planned at The Blue Bunny including author visits and a fun Halloween-themed Bedtime Story Time on Fri. 10/27. Click here for a list of their events.

Spooktacular Fun - The Annual Dedham Square Trunk or Treat event will be held on Sat. 10/28 from 3-5 pm in town hall parking lot. FREE!

Dedham Community House Happenings

October offerings include a Home Alone Safety and Babysitting Classes, Girls Intro. to Field Hockey, Saturday Night Kids Clubs on 10/21, 11/4, and 11/18 (enjoy a kid-free night on the town!).

The Annual Fall Fair & Pumpkin Fest with Dedham Rotary Club and Dedham Parent Time is on Sun. 10/15.

Square Biz Buzz

Smile Design

Square Scoops - You have a few more weeks to get your fix of Ron's Gourmet Ice Cream before they close for a few months over the winter. It's the perfect excuse to fill your freezer with quarts of your favorite flavors!

Flower Power - Amanda and Bob Jackson, the new owners of Courtyard Florist, invite their current and future customers, business partners, and supporters to an open house at their shop at 11 Eastern Ave. on Sat. 10/21 from 5-9 pm. Stop in to say hello, surround yourself with their beautiful sweet smelling floral arrangements and enjoy refreshments, too.

Table for Two? Oscar's now serves brunch every Sunday from 10-3. Next week they're hosting a wine pairing dinner with Joseph Carr Winery on 10/10 at 7 pm. $65 pp. RSVP required. Starting the last week in October, Oscars will be open for lunch! Pub fare with a local twist using super fresh ingredients. Cheers

Dance Champs - Congratulations to Renzo Aida and his staff at Fred Astaire Studio of Dedham Square for being the #1 ranked Ballroom Dance Studio (4th overall for all dance) in Boston by Boston A-List!

Make an Impression - Emily & Addie has invited Zinnia Designs to create Heirloom Ceramic Handprint keepsakes on 10/10 and 10/12. It only takes a few minutes to capture those tiny hand and foot prints in ceramic tiles to keep forever. Appts. required. Contact (781) 690-5619 or tanya@zinnia-designs.com.

Beary Cool - Check out Big Bear Cafe and Espresso Bar's new menu of chai lattes with names that sound an awful lot like the members the British female pop group The Spice Girls. Have you tried one of BB's frittatas? Seriously yummy.

Accessorize - Every Saturday in October is "Scarf Saturday" at The Dedham Exchange when you get 20% off your scarf purchase. Get a jump start on your holiday shopping! Profits from every purchase support our local community.

Elsewhere Around Town

Free Film Screening - The Mother Brook Arts & Community Center will host a screening of Heroin, Cape Cod, USA on Tues. 10/17. Reception at 6 pm, film at 7 pm and panel discussion to follow.

Not-so-spooky-fun - The Manor Neighborhood Association hosts their Halloween Harvest Block Party on Sat. 10/21.

Fantastic Feast -Taste Dedham returns to Moseley's on the Charles, Thurs. 10/26. Hosted by Dedham Rotary Club, the event will feature more than two dozen restaurants, gourmet shops and the newcomers to Dedham!

In Remembrance - The Nicole Ahl Infinity Walk, a very special tribute in memory of 12 year old Nicole, will be held on Sat. 10/28 at 10:30 am.

Save the Date

Cheers - Fri. 11/3 the Friends of Dedham Civic Pride present their Annul Beer and Wine Tasting Fundraiser.

Get Crafty - The Dedham Junior Women's Club will host their Annual Craft Fair on Sat. 11/18.

Just Dance - Dancing with the Dedham Stars will be on Sat. 11/18 at Moseley's on the Charles.

Ring in the Holidays - The Annual Dedham Square Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting will be on Fri. 12/1. More details next issue.

Art Beat - Mother Brook Arts & Community Center will host their Annual Open Studios on Sat. 12/2 and Sun. 12/3.

Trim Your Tree - The Dedham Community House will have its Annual Christmas Tree & Wreath sale the first two weekends in December.

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