Hello, Dedham.

Tulips are blooming, temps are trending higher, the Sox are back at Fenway, and we’re back with another Dedham Drop to help you make the most of what’s happening this spring.

In this week’s Drop:

Let’s get to it!

— KB

🍔 Eatin’ good in the neighborhood? See which Dedham restaurant was recently praised for it’s big portions and reasonable prices.

🎨 Artists Wanted! Remember that grant the town was awarded? It’s going toward an art walk on Sawmill Bridge. Local artists of all ages are invited to submit 2'x2' prints celebrating nature. Selected artists receive a $125 Mother Brook gift card. Deadline: May 7.

🗳️ Town Election is this Saturday, April 11. Polls open 7AM–8PM at all polling locations. Results will be posted live by the Town Clerk — watch the unofficial tallies as they roll in via Google Sheet, Zoom, or the Town's Election Results page.

🌿 Bee-Smarts. The town is hosting a community info session on bees — pollinators, hives, local ordinances, and all things buzz-worthy. Town Hall. April 15 at 1PM.

🏛️ Spring Speaker Series kicks off! This Dedham Museum & Archive series begins with a talk on Concord and the Revolution — a look at how the town just up the road changed American history. April 15 at 7PM.

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TODAY! Thursday, 4/9

🧠 Memory Café. A welcoming, interactive space for individuals and families living with memory changes. Main Library, Piano Space. 1–3PM.

💼 Small Biz Admin Basics. Learn about SBA resources for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Main Library, Piano Space. 6–7PM.

🎮 Game Night at Roundhead. Classic games provided or bring your own. 21+. 5–9PM.

Friday, 4/10

🏃 Groovin' and Movin'. Stories, music, and movement for kids. Main Library, Children's Room. 11–11:30AM.

🏃 Human Movement Lab Run Club at Roundhead. 10-week running program training for the Run to Remember race. Use code roundheadfriend for a discount. 6–8PM.

Saturday, 4/11 — ELECTION DAY 🗳️

🛒 Family Shopping at the Dedham Food Pantry. dedhamfoodpantry.org 8AM–Noon.

🌱 Dedham Square Spring Farmers Market. First Church (Indoors!) Fresh produce, specialty foods, makers & artisans. 11AM–1PM.

♟️ Chess for Kids. Learn with No Stress Chess — no experience needed. Main Library, Media Tables. 10:30–11:30AM.

🛍️ Spring Market at Roundhead Brewing. Local vendors, makers, and all the usual Roundhead goodness. 11AM–4PM.

🪴 Seed Swap at Allin Congregational Church. Bring seeds to share (ornamentals, vegetables, fruit.) No old seeds or invasive species. 10AM–Noon.

🥫 Cans for Care Drop-Off. Bring your 5-cent cans/bottles to support Dedham seniors, in partnership with the Dedham Council on Aging. VFW. 10AM.

Sunday, 4/12

🎶 The Original New England Vinyl Record & CD Show. Thousands of records, CDs, DVDs, cassettes, and music memorabilia for sale. VFW. 9:30AM–3PM.

Monday, 4/13

📚 Millennial Book Group. Fiction, nonfiction, bestsellers, and everything in between. Main Library. 7–8PM.

🖋️ Sip & Script. Join this beginner-level calligraphy class as Trillium. Ticket includes everything you need! 6:30–8PM.

Tuesday, 4/14

✍️ Cursive Cards. Celebrate National Card and Letter Writing Month — practice your cursive and make a card. Main Library. 5–5:45PM.

📖 Between the Lines Book Group. Fiction and nonfiction discussion. Endicott Branch. 6:30PM.

📚 Virtual Author Talk: Brad Taylor on Writing Action & Suspense. In conversation with the author of Shadow Strike, book 20 of the Pike Logan series. Virtual. 7PM. Register here.

🪆 Pottery Workshop at Trillium Canton. Beginner-friendly pottery class hosted by Pottery with a Purpose. 6:30–8:30PM.

Wednesday, 4/15

💼 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group. Virtual professional forum for career networking and support. 9:30–11:30AM.

🎨 Graffiti Lettering for Tweens. Tags, throws, and pieces — learn the basics with markers. Main Library. 5:30–6:30PM.

📖 Main Library Book Group. Fiction and nonfiction chosen by the group. Main Library. 6:30–7:30PM.

Thursday, 4/16

🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+ Book Group. Monthly discussion of titles featuring LGBTQ+ characters, themes, and subjects. Main Library, Rotunda. 7–7:45PM.

🎵 Drag-Themed Music Bingo: Brews & Baddies at Roundhead. 6:30–9PM.

👀 LOOKING AHEAD

✍️ Career Author's Retreat at MIT Endicott House. A weekend for writers looking to take their work to the next level. April 17–19.

🌊 Neponset River Cleanup — Saturday, April 25. Join the Neponset River Watershed Association, the Dedham Conservation Commission, & volunteers to clean up waterfronts and parklands — including Condon Park right here in Dedham. 9AM–Noon. (locations listed after clicking the blue Register button).

🎷 International Jazz Day on the Town Green — April 30. Free outdoor concert on the Town Green. Mark your calendars — more details to come. 6PM. dedham-ma.gov

👟 Greenlodge 5K — Sunday, May 3. The first-ever Greenlodge 5K Run/Walk honors beloved teacher Mark Carney, who taught at both Greenlodge and DHS. All paces welcome! Register at runsignup.com.

🌿 Dedham Greenspace Story Slam — April 23. Share your green story for cash prizes; proceeds benefit the Dedham Greenspace Coalition. 390 Washington St. Get tickets.

THURSDAY, 4/10 🎸 Tunes on Tap: Three At Home & Kerr Griffin at Roundhead Brewing. $10.50, includes a drink token. 7–9PM.

SUNDAY, 4/12 🎵 Live Music at Trillium Canton: Dave Alves. 6–9PM.

FRIDAY, 4/17 🎷 The Smack Dabs at First Church of Dedham. 1930s Swing Blues — an evening of mayhem and excitement. 7:30PM.

🏃 Trillium Run Club. Every Monday at Trillium Canton. 6:30–8PM.

🎨 Mother Brook Spring Classes Enrolling. Ceramics, drawing, painting, collage. Spring term underway.

DHS Home Games This Week:

Mon 4/13: 🥍 JV Girls Lacrosse vs. Medfield, 4:30PM | ⚾ JV Boys Baseball vs. Medfield, 4:30PM | 🎾 Girls Tennis vs. Medfield, 4:30PM | ⚽ Girls Soccer vs. Medfield, 4:30PM

Tue 4/14: 🏃 Track & Field (Outdoor) vs. Ashland, 4:15PM | 🥍 Boys Lacrosse vs. Ashland, 4:30PM | ⚾ Boys Baseball vs. Hopkinton, 4:30PM

📆 For full schedules: DHS Athletics | Nobles & Greenough | Ursuline Academy

🗳️ Town Election is Saturday, April 11. Polls open 7AM–8PM. Find your polling place here.

🏛️ This Week's Meetings:

📺 Missed a meeting? Catch replays at DedhamTV.com.

Patriots' Day is Monday, April 20. Town offices are closed. Schools are out April 20–24 for April Vacation.

Wellesley (Mile ~13): Try the "Scream Tunnel" along Central Street, where Wellesley College students cheer nonstop as runners pass. For a slightly calmer experience, Hunnewell Park is a great overall view, and wide, straight Washington Street in Wellesley Hills is a great place, too.

Newton (Miles 17–21): The Newton hills are a change from the downhill trend of the first half of the course, and they appear at a time when runners may 'hit the wall' — the trial culminating in the appropriately named Heartbreak Hill.

🎩 Mr. Magic Show at Trillium Canton. Interactive, high-energy magic show for families. 4/22, Noon–1PM.

The Library, as always, has great picks for vacay week. OR, you can check out the passes to local museums & more.

🎨 Graffiti Lettering for Teens at the Library. Tags, throws, and pieces — learn the basics. Main Library, Teen Space. 4/22, 5:30–6:30PM.

🎹 Music with Michael at the Library. A musical adventure with pianist Michael Leidig. Main Library, Piano Space. 4/22, 6:30–7:30PM.

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