Hello, Dedham.

The Buck Moon hits peak fullness this week, Roundhead's got a Peruvian Independence Day party on tap, and Legacy Place is celebrating with Christmas in July. Just another week in Dedham.

In this week's Drop:

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🎖️ Hometown Heroes Banner Program, Phase 2, is open. After Phase 1 hung 63 banners around town, Dedham Stars & Stripes and the Veterans Services Office are accepting applications for current or former Dedham residents who served honorably in any branch. Banners are $150 (covers production, photo restoration, hardware, install, and removal). Apply online at dedhamma.gov/hometownheroes or pick up a paper application at the Veterans Services Office, Council on Aging, VFW Post 2017, or American Legion Post 18. Deadline: August 5. New banners go up in September.

⚠️ Charles River advisory — no swimming, boating, or fishing. DPH is recommending a precautionary cyanobacteria (cyanoHAB) advisory for the Charles between Kendrick/Nahanton St. (Needham/Newton) and Bridge/Spring St. (Dedham/West Roxbury). Signage is going up at all access points, including Millennium Park and Cutler State Park. Avoid all water contact, keep pets away, and rinse off immediately if contact happens. As a result, the Dedham Greenspace Coalition has postponed Saturday's Dedham Community Paddle — a new date will be announced once the advisory lifts.

🏛️ Public comment window open on Campus at 128. MEPA is accepting written comments on the proposed development through August 4. (email [email protected]) Site visit details.

🎬 Dedham's most famous court case is headed to the screen — sort of. Matt Damon confirmed his and Ben Affleck's production company is developing a movie based on a trial that filled the Norfolk County courthouse gallery for weeks. Still "very early days," but if you followed the case, you'll want to keep an eye on this one. More here.

👕 Avery Closet is collecting. Avery Elementary's PTO is accepting new/gently used kids' clothing, shoes, and sports gear (no helmets) at bins by the cafeteria door and front entrance now through August 3. The free shopping event is Saturday, August 29, 12–4PM, by the Avery Red Playground.

🌕 Full Buck Moon — Wednesday, 7/29. July's full moon peaks midmorning, but it'll look plenty full Tuesday and Wednesday night too. Named for the new antlers emerging on deer bucks this time of year.

🚧 East Street roadwork continues. Daytime striping, painting, and sign work is ongoing through the month — possible shoulder closures, but no detours expected.

🏛️ Limited gallery viewing at the Dedham Museum. The main gallery is open Tuesdays–Fridays, 11AM–2PM, for a look at the new Dedham in the Revolution exhibit while renovations continue. The back gallery stays closed for now

🎨 Design the Food Pantry's next logo. The Dedham Food Pantry is inviting the whole community — pros, students, hobbyists, anyone with a Dedham connection — to submit original logo designs for its first-ever public contest. Up to 3 entries per person; the winner gets a $150 local gift card, a framed copy of the logo, and an invite to the unveiling after Labor Day. Submissions close August 14. Full contest rules here.

📚 Free summer meals for kids continue through August 21 at Avery, Dedham Middle, Dedham High, and Paul Park — no registration required.

🍦 Your fave local ice cream heads to Westwood. Don’t miss the newest Ron’s location just down the street!

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➡️ TODAY! Thursday, 7/23

🏛️ Select Board. 6:30PM.

🌿 Conservation Commission. 7PM.

🎨 Adult Coloring with Museums from Around the World. Summer Reading-themed coloring with snacks and lemonade. Main Library. 6:30PM.

🎮 Roundhead Brewing Game Night. Board games, arcade, local brews. 21+. 5–9PM.

🎃 Summerween at Muse Paintbar. A little early holiday spirit — spooky playlist included. Legacy Place.

Friday, 7/24

💦 Dino Club. Water play for kids. Main Library, Main Lawn. 10:45AM.

🍻 Teacher Appreciation Fridays. 20% off food for teachers & school staff. Roundhead Brewing. 3–6PM.

🛋️ Black Friday in July. Up to 70% off modern furniture & decor at select Legacy Place retailers, through 7/27.

Saturday, 7/25

📖 Meet the Author Storytime — Featuring Jameeka. A read-aloud of Mila's Moment: The BIG Mistake. Main Library. 10:30AM.

⚽ Roundhead Watch Party: Boston Legacy FC vs. Kansas City Current. 5–8:30PM.

⚽ Roundhead Watch Party: New England Revolution vs. Atlanta United. 7–9:30PM.

🎄 Christmas in July at Muse Paintbar. Paint a sparkling snow globe, holiday playlist included. Legacy Place.

Sunday, 7/26

🇵🇪 Fiestas Patrias Contigo Perú. Roundhead Brewing. 12–8PM.

Monday, 7/27

🎶 Monday Morning Music with Jonah. Endicott Branch, Back Lawn. 9:30 or 10:30AM.

Tuesday, 7/28

🏗️ Campus at 128 — Public Site Visit. MEPA-hosted walkthrough for residents and officials. Meet at the upper parking lot of the Church of St. John of Damascus, 300 West Street. RSVP required: [email protected]. 9AM.

👶 Baby & Toddler Time. Main Library. 9:30AM.

📖 Preschool Storytime. Main Library. 10:30AM.

📚 The Power of Connection — with Dr. Marisa Franco. Virtual Author Talk. 2PM.

🎵 Concerts on the Green. Free live music, presented by Dedham Square Circle. Bring dinner from the Square + a lawn chair. 6–8PM. Town Green.

📗 History Lovers' Book Group. Main Library, Rotunda Space. 6:30PM.

🤸 Strollers + Barre at Pure Barre. Free 50-minute outdoor class, stroller-friendly. Legacy Place, The Green. 11AM.

Wednesday, 7/29

🌽 Dedham Summer Farmers Market. Local produce, makers, and live music. First Church lawn, 670 High St. 2–6PM.

🧸 Teddy Bear Picnic. Bring a favorite stuffie. Endicott Branch, Back Lawn. 10:30AM–Noon.

🪐 Spray Paint a Planet — for Teens. Main Library. 5:30PM.

🏳️‍🌈 Improper Bostonians — LGBTQ+ History in Massachusetts. Main Library, Piano Space. 6PM.

🎶 Arts at Endicott: Summer Concert Series. 6:30PM opener, 7PM main act. Endicott Estate lawn.

🤠 Legacy Littles: Boot Scootin' at Tecovas. Beginner line dancing + boot fittings for ages 3–10. Proceeds benefit Lovelane. 10:30–11:30AM. Legacy Place.

Thursday, 7/30

🦕 Podokesaurus & the Dinosaurs of Massachusetts. Main Library, Piano Space. 6:30PM.

🎮 Roundhead Brewing Game Night. 5–9PM.

🏃 Community Run with Live Fit Army. Roundhead Brewing. 6:30–7:45PM.

More at the libraries all week — check the full calendar here.

🎸 Trillium Presents: Jamie McLean Band. Trillium Canton. Thu 7/23, 6:30PM.

🎵 Concerts on the Green — Dedham. Tue 7/28, 6–8PM. Town Green. Free.

🎶 Arts at Endicott. Wed 7/29, 7PM. Endicott Estate lawn. Free.

📖 Summer Reading Program — Dedham Public Library. "Unearth a Story" runs through August 22. Register here.

🥕 Farmers Market POP Club. Free Power of Produce program for kids 4–10, runs through July 29 — last week to join in.

⚽ Dedham Youth Soccer. Late registration for Town Soccer runs through August 9 (late fee, guaranteed spot); waitlist only after that. Preschool Kickers (age 4+ by 9/1) is filling on a first-come basis for Saturday sessions Sept. 12–Nov. 14 — new families get a ball and jersey. Kindergarteners should sign up for Town Soccer instead.

🏈 Dedham Youth Football is still recruiting. 2nd Grade Travel Flag needs a couple more players to hit their minimum; 3rd/4th and 5th Grade Tackle are filling up (5th grade already has 20 signed up after last year's squad beat the eventual D1 champs); Town Flag K-2 runs Saturdays at Memorial Field with no soccer conflict.

🌱 Endicott Community Greenhouse — Volunteers Welcome. Stop by anytime or call 781-329-9356.

🧪 Household Hazardous Waste Day. Bring oil paint, pesticides, antifreeze, gasoline, household chemicals, propane cylinders, and other hazardous items to DPW (no ammunition, explosives, medications, needles, or radioactive/biological waste). Electronics accepted too, for a $25 fee per item, payable by check. Saturday, 7/25, 9AM–Noon. DPW Facility.

🤝 New this year: a Dedham–Milton pilot partnership lets residents cross-attend each other's HHW events (Milton's is September 26). Dedham residents need a Visitor Authorization Form from coordinator Andrea Brown before attending Milton's — no charge to participate either way.

🏗️ Campus at 128 — Public Site Visit, Tuesday, July 28, 9AM. MEPA is hosting a walkthrough of the proposed site for local/state officials and residents. Meet at the upper parking lot of the Church of St. John of Damascus, 300 West Street. RSVP required at least a day ahead: [email protected]. Written comments accepted through August 4.

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Thursday, 7/23

🏛️ Select Board. 6:30PM.

🌿 Conservation Commission. 7PM.

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

🎶 Free Summer Concert: The Uke-A-Ladies. Volante Farms. Farmstand & deli open until 7PM, ice cream window until 9PM. Thu, July 23, 6:30PM. 292 Forest St, Needham.

🥧 Walpole Farmers Market. Sat, July 25, 9AM–1PM. Spring Brook Park, Downtown Walpole.

🍅 Canton Farmers' Market. Sun, July 26, 10AM–2PM. Rodman Center/Canton High School lawn.

🎶 Norwood Concerts on the Common: Sharon Concert Band. Sun, July 26, 6:30–8:30PM. Walter J. Dempsey Memorial Bandstand.

🎵 Newton Performances in the Park. Free weekly outdoor concert. Sun, July 26, 6–7:30PM. Newton Centre Bowl.

🔔 Norwood Carillon Concerts. 50-bell Memorial Carillon. Mon, July 27, 6–7:30PM. Washington & Nahatan Sts.

🍅 Norwood Farmers Market. Tue, July 28, 2–6PM. Norwood Town Common.

🌽 Newton Farmers Market. Tue, July 28, 1:30–6PM, Cold Spring Park.

🎶 Canton Summer Concerts: Cactus Gang. Wed, July 29, 6:30PM. Canton High School front lawn.

🌽 Westwood Farmers Market. Wed, July 29, 2–6PM. St. Margaret Mary Church parking lot, 845 High St.

🥕 Milton Farmers Market. Thu, July 30, 1–6PM. Wharf Park, Milton Village.

🎪 National Night Out. Monday, August 4, Endicott Estate.

🐦 Dedham Biodiversity Day. Saturday, August 15, 9AM–3PM, Dolan Center.

👋 Popsicles with the Principal. Oakdale Elementary's PTO meet-and-greet with new principal Michael Maresca. August 25, 4PM.

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