Hello, Dedham. Looks like the biggest drop of this weekend is set to be the temps. And that major storm in the south may bring some snow our way Sunday/Monday. Stay warm and check on those neighbors who might need some extra help.

In this week’s Drop:

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🏈 Drake Maye fan? Several snowmen have been spotted wearing Pats gear this past week. (Got one in your yard? Reply with a pic to be featured here.) In other Pats news, the LP Apple Store was featured on the @OnlyInBos Instagram as someone changed all the iPhones on display to feature Drake Maye.

🍎 Volunteer Opportunity: The Dedham Food Pantry is looking for volunteers of all ages. From stocking shelves, to food pick-up, to shopping assistants, you can sign up here.

🚺 What do free summer concerts, a craft fair & Santa have in common? It's the Dedham Junior Women's Club (DJWC), a nonprofit of intergenerational women committed to community service since 1979. General meetings are the fourth Tuesday monthly (Sept-May) at 7PM. at Endicott Estate. Membership is open to all women. The next meeting is January 27 with refreshments, a business meeting, committee overviews, and socializing. Email [email protected] for info or just come by.

🚌 Kindergarten registration is open for the class of 2034!

🧑‍🎨 Make room for creativity. A new space for all kinds of art has recently launched. Check out their website for upcoming programs.

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💡 Awareness IS Prevention: The Dedham Youth Commission is hosting two free workshops with guest speaker Greg West, M.Ed, EMT, EMS I/C, CPP next Tuesday, 1/27 at Town Hall, Room 304. The 3:30PM session for youth covers the health risks of vaping, THC, and other drugs, including addiction and physical impacts on teens. The 5PM session for parents/caregivers covers the difference between conflict and bullying, building resilience, and get practical tips to support your children.

Coming up this week:

Today! Thursday 1/22:

⛸️ 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.

📊 Small biz admin basics at the Main Library. Free. 6-7PM

🔭Stargazing at Endicott library. Peek through our telescope to spot distant stars. All ages. Free. 7:15-7:45PM.

Friday 1/23:

🎶 Groove & Move at the Main Library. Ages 3-5. Registration required. 11AM

🏀 DHS Boys Basketball vs Medway. JV @ 5PM, Varsity @ 6:30PM. Dedham High.

Saturday 1/24:

🛒 Family food shopping at Dedham Food Pantry. 8AM

🎤 Sing your heart out! DHS Performing Arts presents a family sing-along concert with Disney favorites: The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Lion King & more! Tickets at door or ticketstage.com/T/DEDHAMPS. 10-11AM. DHS Auditorium

🏒DHS Varsity Boys Hockey vs Medfield. Nobles & Greenough School Flood Rink. 11:30AM

❌ Cancelled: Due to cold temps, January’s Dedham Farmer’s Market has been cancelled. See you there in February!

Sunday 1/25:

⚽️ Arsenal v Man United watch party @ Roundhead (Hyde Park) 11AM

❄️ Maybe some snow?

Monday 1/26:

🎶 Monday Morning Music: Live music with librarian, Jonah, at the Endicott Branch. Ages: Baby/Toddler/Pre-school. FREE. 9:30 or 10:30AM.

🏊 DHS Swimming vs Dover-Sherborn. 4-6PM. Town pool.

🎨 Trillium Paint Night. 6-8PM. Various prices. Register in advance right here.

📕Virtual Author Talk: Featuring modern day homesteader, blogger & author Victoria Pruett and her book Creating a Modern Homestead: Traditional Skills for Real, Everyday Life. ONLINE. 7-8PM. FREE

Tuesday 1/27:

🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Kids’ Storytime at the Main Library. Registration required. 9:30-10AM (baby/toddler) 10:30-11AM (pre-school). FREE.

💡Dedham Youth Commission free workshops. (see above for details). Dedham Town Hall, Rm 304. Youth 3:30PM, Caregivers 5PM.

🌙 Pajama Storytime at the Main Library with stories, songs & crafts for children ages 3 & up. Free. Registration required. 5:45-6:15PM.

📖 Calling all history lovers. The monthly history lovers book group meets from 6:30-7:30PM at the main library to discuss this month’s title, On Great Fields: the Life and Unlikely Heroism of Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain by Ronald White. Check the registration page for upcoming titles to start prepping for next month. FREE.

🏀 DHS Girls Basketball vs Millis. JV @ 4:30PM, Varsity @ 6PM. DHS.

Wednesday 1/28:

🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Kids’ Storytime at Endicott Library. Ages 2-5. 10:30AM Registration Recommended. FREE.

👾 Pokémon 101: Learn how to play Pokémon at the Endicott library. Ages: Elementary/Middle. FREE. 3:30-4:30PM.

🎨 Acrylic Paint Pouring for Teens. Create abstract art by (carefully!) spilling paint. This might get messy. Main library. Ages: Middle/High School. 5:30-6:30PM.

💸 Deficit Reduction Plan Community Forum. 6PM. Endicott Estate. This is the second community forum for public input on the town's deficit reduction plan. Residents are strongly encouraged to attend and provide feedback on proposed budget measures. Kid activities available.

🏒DHS Girls hockey vs Franklin @ 6:15PM. Noble & Greenough Flood Rink

❓ Trivia night @ Trillium. Geeks who Drink host a weekly audio/visual/live hosted trivia. Teams of 6. Free to play. Prizes available. 7PM

📕Virtual Author Talk: Featuring Liz Moore and her latest work The God of the Woods, a NYT bestseller and one of NPR’s 2024 “Books we Love.” ONLINE. 7-8PM.

Thursday 1/29:

🔭 Stargazing at Endicott library. Peek through our telescope to spot distant stars. All ages. Free. 7:15-7:45PM.

👋 Hey neighbor! The new resident & networking event is free and features light appetizers, a cash bar, and a gift card raffle. 6-8PM. Orchid 7 Bar & Grill. Get more info here.

FRI 1/23

⚘ Mitch Leaman at Trillium. 6-9PM.

SAT 1/24

🍻 Tunes on Tap at Roundhead (Hyde Park) featuring Jack Byrne & Yoni Gordon. Tickets: $10.50 includes 1 local brew. 7-9PM.

⚠️ Tarbox Ramblers at the Fallout Shelter (Norwood). 7PM

WED 1/28

⚠️ No Static presents A Steely Hang! at the Fallout Shelter (Norwood). 7PM

THURS 1/29

⚘ Whiskey Treaty Roadshow @ Trillium. 6:30PM. Tickets.

🏇 Giddy up! The Friends of Dedham Athletics are hosting a Derby night fundraiser at the legion on 1/30. All proceeds support DHS athletes. $25/$30/$250 tickets available. 7PM. For the latest info on available tickets, visit their Facebook page.

⚾️ Dedham Youth Baseball Winter Clinics 2026: Sundays, 2/22- 4/5 @ Five Tool Performance, Westwood, MA. Group A: Ages 6-8, 2-3:30pm. Group B: Ages 9-11, 3:30-5pm. Registration open (Spring registration begins 2/1/26!)

🥎 Dedham Girls Spring Softball registration is live. More info on evaluations and season schedule to come.

⚽️ Dedham Youth Soccer Winter clinic registration open: Sundays 2/15 - 3/22, Dedham Country Day: 4th–6th Grade Training: Girls: 3-4 PM / Boys: 4-5 PM High School Boys Training: 6-9 PM. Learn more & register

⚽️ Dedham Youth Soccer Spring Town & Travel Registration Now Open: New & returning players grades K-8 sign up now

🗳️ Town Election Season Begins. Nomination papers for Dedham's Annual Town Election (April 11, 2026) are now available. The submission deadline is 2/20/26 and the ballot position drawing in 3/9/26. Here’s a look at the open positions:

To run: Visit Town Clerk's Office (2nd floor, Town Hall). Questions? Call 781-751-9201 or email [email protected].

🗣️ Legacy Boulevard Mixed-Use District Plan Advisory Committee seeks residents, students, business owners, or property owners to work with consultants, the Planning Board, and Planning & Zoning to create a growth plan for the Legacy Boulevard/Providence Highway area. Get more info here. Apply by Friday, February 20, 2026. Send a letter and/or resume with interest & qualifications to Ariel Jacobs: [email protected].

✅ There’s an opening on the Bylaw Review Committee. One (1) unexpired term through 2026, with potential reappointment after Spring Town Meeting in May 2026. The committee reviews proposed Town Bylaw amendments and makes recommendations before Town Meeting enactment. To apply, contact Dan Driscoll, Moderator at [email protected] or 617-510-1797.

A quick look at a few openings around Dedham.

➡️ Marathon Physical Therapy customer service specialist

➡️ Farmers’ Market manager & planner

➡️ Dedham Community House preschool teacher

➡️ Orchid 7 Bar & Grill server

As always, check the links before you head out as events, times, and availability are always subject to change, especially in winter. The Dedham Drop is a local effort to curate all things Dedham, your kind and constructive input is welcome.