Hello, Dedham.

Not sure about you, but those extra minutes of daylight haven’t gone unnoticed over here. Keep reading for plenty to fill these long winter days.

In this week’s Drop:

If your organization has something coming up, hit reply and let us know. As always, check calendars before you head out as events are subject to change.

— KB

Dedham Wrestling Comeback. In 2018, DHS Wrestling won the D3 State Championship. Now, they seek another title led by their Coach who was on that 2018 team. Read the story in The Globe.

🌎 Globe paywall probs? Dedham Library patrons can access The Globe (along with a myriad of other resources) for free. Once you log in, access is good for 72 hours. Here’s a list of all the databases.

It’s Valentine’s Day, Dedham. Here are a few events and ways to share the love this weekend:

🥾 Take a Hike. With your Galentines! (2/13) Hike at Houghton’s Pond with the Friends of the Blue Hills. Make Leslie proud and get some fresh air with your besties at the same time. 4-5:45PM. Free. Registration requested.

🏓 Pickleball is for lovers. Join the Valentine social at Boston Pickleball on Sprague St on 2/13 at 6PM.

💄 Galentine's Day Glam Session at Bluemercury. (2/13) Play, learn, and perfect a fresh, feel-good look. Free ticket + required registration (limited spots). Legacy. 6:30-8PM

🍕Grab a heart shaped pizza (for yourself or to share) from Dedham House of Pizza on 2/13 or 2/14. $20/pie. Or make it a combo with wine & cake for $35.

🎤 Let’s Fall in Love. Milton Community Concerts presents a musical confection at First Parish of Milton. Tickets $25 / $15 Seniors. 7 PM.

🍫 Valentine's Workshop + Chocolate Tasting (2/14) at Mother Brook Arts. Get your hands on the pottery wheel, learn the basics of throwing clay, and then slow down with a curated chocolate tasting to celebrate your creations. No experience needed. 21+. Registration required. 7-9:30PM.

Coming up this week:

➡️ Today! 2/12

💜 The Memory Café at the Main Branch is a welcoming, interactive place for individuals and families living with memory changes. Registration required. 1-3PM.

📚 Virtual Author Talk featuring "Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine & 400 Years of Black Women's Magic." Explore the stories of Negro Mammies, Voodoo Queens, Blues Women, and Granny Midwives. Registration required. Adults. 2-3PM.

🏀 DHS Varsity Basketball vs Holliston. Girls @ 5PM, Boys @ 6:30PM. DHS.

Friday 2/13

🎶 Groovin' and Movin'. Stories, music, and movement for preschoolers. Registration required. Main Library. 11-11:30AM.

⛸️ Family friendly skating at Trillium. 45-minute sessions with skate rental available. This isn’t your typical ice rink, so check all the details before heading out. Thursday-Sunday.

Saturday 2/14:

♟️ Chess for Kids. Learn the world's greatest board game with No Stress Chess. Registration required. Elementary & Middle School. Main Library. 10:30-11:30AM.

🏒 DHS Girls Varsity Hockey vs Ashland High School. 4:45PM. Nobles Flood Rink.

Monday 2/16:

**** Town offices & both libraries are closed ****

Also of note, it’s school vacation week. Have fun, kids/Good luck, grown-ups. (Legacy has a few extra events for the kids. And of course, there is even more below.)

🏒 DHS Boys Varsity Hockey vs Hopkinton High School. 6:15PM. Nobles Flood Rink.

Tuesday 2/17:

🍕 Kids Pizza Making Class. Calling all little chefs! This kids pizza making class is a hands on, interactive experience. Trillium Canton. 11:00AM-12:00PM

🧧 Lunar New Year Giveaway at Mecha Noodle Bar. Welcome the Year of the Fire Horse. Mecha is sharing the cherished tradition of li xi, lucky red envelopes symbolizing wishes of health, happiness, and prosperity. The first 100 guests at Mecha location will receive a $11 gift card tucked inside a traditional red li xi envelope.

🛌 Pajama Movie Night for children ages 7+ at the Main Library. PJs recommended for this viewing of Penguins of Madagascar. Registration required. 5-7PM.

🏒 DHS Girls Varsity Hockey vs Whitman-Hanson Reg High School. 5:15PM. Nobles Flood Rink.

Wesdnesday 2/18:

💼 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group. Professional forum for career transition support. Registration required. Virtual. 9:30-11:30AM.

🧑‍🍳 Little Chefs storytime at the Endicott Library for ages 3-5. Registration recommended. 10:30-11:30.

🎩 Mr. Magic! Show. Get ready for a spellbinding adventure full of laughs, surprises, and jaw-dropping magic tricks! Trillium Canton. 12-1PM

🪴 Get rooted with the Fairbanks Garden Club. Suzie Canale of the Islington Library shares her program “Roots and Shoots of New England House Plants.” 1:15PM.

🐕 Read to a Therapy Dog. Reading is more fun with a four-legged friend! Endicott Branch. 3:30-4:30PM.

⛷️ Glow Tubing + DJ at Blue Hills Ski Area (Canton). Tube under the lights with glow sticks, music and high-energy vibes — then warm up with snacks and drinks at the Slopeside Shack. 4:00-7:00PM. Two sessions: 4:00-5:30 for the younger ones and 5:30-7:00 for the older kids! $32

📗 Main Library Book Group. Fiction and nonfiction titles chosen by members. Registration required. Adults. 6:30-7:30PM.

❓ Wednesday Trivia: Geeks Who Drink. Grab your friends and join us for audio, visual and live hosted trivia. Teams of 6. Trillium Canton. 7:00-9:00PM

Thursday 2/19:

🎨 Watercolor Class. Build on skills or try something new—snowy or sun-soaked escapes. Registration required. Adults 55+. Main Library. 10:30AM-12PM.

🎨 Paint Party at the Main Library. Come paint an elephant sunset safari in honor of the Winter Reading Challenge. Registration required. Grades k-5. 3-4PM.

⛸️ Trillium Skating Rink. This winter, the Canton patio transforms into a festive outdoor skating rink! Trillium Canton. 4:00-7:00PM

⚓ Meet the Commanding Officer of the USS Constitution! Commander Crystal L. Schaefer will share about life aboard the USS Constitution during the War of 1812. All ages. Main Library. 6-7:30PM.

🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+ Book Group. Monthly reads featuring LGBTQ+ characters, themes, and subjects. Registration required. Adults. Main Library. 7-7:45PM.

🎭 Laugh it Up. Next Stop Comedy brings the best comedians straight to Trillium in Canton. 7:00-8:30PM

FRI 2/13

🍻 Tunes on Tap at Roundhead (Hyde Park) featuring Derek Dibbern & Graham Peck. Tickets: $10.50 includes 1 local brew. 7-9PM.

⚘ Nico Rivers at Trillium. 6-9PM.

SAT 2/14

🐦‍⬛ Sean Noonan at the Raven’s Nest (Walpole). 8PM.

FRI 2/20

☕️ Blue Train at Friday Folk coffeehouse at First Church. Refreshments for purchase. Doors @ 7PM. $15.

🎨 Mother Brook Arts Summer Youth Art Program Registration: New this summer! Seven one-week sessions running July 13–August 28 filled with hands-on art making, creative exploration, and studio time with incredible artists. General registration opens today, 2/12! Spots fill quickly!

Registration ongoing for:

⚾️ Dedham Youth Baseball

🥎 Dedham Girls Spring Softball

⚽️ Dedham Youth Soccer Spring Town & Travel Registration

🏑 Dedham Youth Field Hockey

📆 Sr Center weekly events. Every week the Ames Sr Center hosts everything from fitness to cards, to crafts, and even computer help. Some need appointments, others are drop in. First fitness class is free! See all the programs right here.

📦 The next (Not your average) Cardboard Recycling Day is Saturday 2/21 at DPW parking lot (55 River St). Not only for cardboard, you can also bring: Mercury items (fluorescent lamps, CFLs, thermostats), automotive waste (tires, lead acid batteries, motor oil), Household batteries (all non-alkaline types), fire extinguishers, 20-lb propane tanks, and string lights. 9AM-NOON.

📓 TREK (for incoming 6th graders) registration is open. Details are right here. This program runs for 3 weeks, from 8AM-12:30PM on weekdays in the Summer.  There are no capacity limits.

🗳️ Election Reminder: Deadline to Pull Papers for Town Election is 2/17. Annual Town Election is Saturday, 4/11.

🃏 Learn Canasta in the Greenhouse Join Micky Garrity at Volante Farms (Needham) for a free class learning the rules of Classic Canasta in their warm greenhouse. 2/26. 9:30-11:30AM. Space is limited.

🌸 Ward's Berry Farm 2026 PYO Flower Share: A gift that blooms all season long. For $200, participants receive 12 pick-your-own bouquets throughout the season at Ward's Berry Farm in Sharon.

💼 Hale's Family & Community Program Seeks Partners: Hale Education is looking to partner with businesses who love bringing people together and supporting local. Interested in hosting pop-up experiences like paint nights, pilates or boot camps, spa & self-care days, or silent book clubs? Reach out to Lindsey Allyson Pierce at [email protected].

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