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By sending in your tax-deductible donation of $35 for an Annual Individual membership, or $50 for an Annual Family membership, you'll become an official member of the Circle of Friends who care about the Square.
Mail checks addressed to "Dedham Square Circle" to Box 593, Dedham Square, MA 02027. You can also drop off checks to Janet at The Blue Bunny or enroll online.
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Welcome Back Scoop fans!
Is it us or does it feel like fall already? Although the calendar says it's summer until Sept. 22, it sure feels like fall has arrived early. While we bid adieu to summer, we're gearing up for a busy fall in the Square. Plans are underway for the Square Circle's "Fall Spectacular" on Nov. 14th as well as merchant promotions, our fall membership drive and our Annual Holiday Stroll. More details to come next issue!
From the Scoop weather desk... it looks like it's going to be a wet one tonight and much of tomorrow. Perfect time to check out the new flicks at the Community Theatre! Thanks for your continued support. See you in the Square! |
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 Out of Site! Exciting news! The Dedham Square Circle has launched its newly redesigned website! The new site focuses more on the current news, events and happenings in the Square and features more in-depth info. on the DSC's initiatives and ways to support our revitalization efforts. There are links throughout the site for you to join or renew your DSC membership online and get involved. Check it out and let us know what you think: www.dedhamsquarecircle.org.
Make sure to bookmark the site to keep up-to-date on all the Scoop in the Square!
 Extreme Makeover - construction of the High Street bridge over Route 1 and the surrounding
area will soon be complete, providing a more attractive and visually inviting
link to the "Greater Square" area, home to businesses such as Total Image Day Spa, Paul's Hair, Areba Skin Care, Nina's Imports, High Street Pizza, Design Associates, Charlie's Barber Shop, Sullivan Insurance, American Skin Care and Dedham Cleaners. Plans are underway for a beautiful
park and clock tower at the corner of High and Harris Streets, thanks
to our friends at Dedham Civic Pride. Stay tuned for more details!
 True Colors - a trip to the Blue Bunny brings added excitement when you get to see what color hair BB super staff member Cheryl Doucette has this time! Earlier this summer, Cheryl sported a pink 'do, much to the delight of dozens of little girls, who begged their mothers for the same color locks. Shortly thereafter, Cheryl arrived to the store one day with blonde hair and blue streaks. Her creative streak doesn't end there. She is a multi-talented artist whose original paintings recently adorned the wall at the Square's own Mocha Java. When asked why she colors her hair she responds, "It's just one more thing to paint!"
 Fantastic Fall Lineup -
Fall is right around the corner and
registration has begun at the Dedham Community House for all of the exciting
programs being offered this fall. DCH has something for everyone such as
ZUMBA, woodworking for kids, preschool sports classes, basic home repair,
floral design, ballet for beginners, child and senior music classes and much
more! For more info. visit www.dedhamcommunityhouse.org or
call 781-329-5740. Did You Know... that Wardle's Pharmacy delivers your prescriptions right to your door? Call 781.326.0061 to learn more. How many downtowns can boast that they have one of the few remaining independent pharmacies left?!  Local is Better - if you haven't yet made it down to the Square on Wednesdays to check out the Dedham Farmers Market , now is a great time to make the trek. One look at the seasonal bounty of farm fresh local fruits and vegetables and you already know why local is better. Besides helping to support local farmers, you get the added benefit of fresher and better tasting produce. You'll also find fresh-off-the-boat seafood, delectable cookies
and brownies, delicious bakery fresh breads, pies, pastries, preserves, honey, herb and dip mixes and a whole lot more. Every week you'll find something new at our community table and very often live musical entertainment! The market, an initiative of the Dedham Square Circle, is held in the town's permit lot across from Citizens Bank on Eastern Avenue. Featuring fresh locally grown produce from Massachusetts' farms, specialty food suppliers and more, the market runs from 12-6 every Wednesday, rain or shine, through the end of October. |
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 Live Tunes! Head on down to the Deli After Dark tonight to catch PD Rogers play your favorite cover tunes starting at 8:30pm. Saturday Night "Double Play" performs at 8 pm. If you haven't yet checked out DAD's new menu, you're in for a treat. Word on the street is that their quesadillas and buffalo wings are pretty awe-some!
It's Showtime! Two new movies open tonight at The Dedham
Community Theatre. For showtimes, visit www.dedhamcommunitytheatre.com.  MY ONE AND ONLY: Renée
Zellweger stars as a mother who leaves her husband (Kevin Bacon) and travels
down the East Coast with her children as they look for a wealthy socialite to
take care of them in this comedy based on a childhood recollection of actor
George Hamilton. Pete Hammond of Box Office Magazine writes "An exceptionally
good comedy loaded with lots of laughs, heart and wonderful performances.
Renee is at her best!"
 THE HURT LOCKER: A
riveting, suspenseful portrait of the courage under fire of the military's
unrecognized heroes: the technicians of a bomb squad who volunteer to challenge
the odds and save lives doing one of the world's most dangerous jobs. Three members of the Army's elite Explosive Ordnance
Disposal search for and
disarm a wave of roadside bombs on the streets of Baghdad. This thrilling and heart-pounding look at the
psychology of bomb technicians and the effects of risk and danger on the human
psyche is a fictional tale inspired by real events by journalist and
screenwriter Mark Boal, who was embedded with a special bomb unit in Iraq.
See for yourself why film critics everywhere rave about The Hurt Locker and why
Roger Ebert gave it 4 stars. Starring Ralph Fiennes and David Morse.
 Book Signing -
Tomorrow, Sat. Sept. 12 from 1-3, The Blue Bunny will host a very special book launch party to celebrate
"Tess's Tree," a new picture book by Jess Brallier and illustrated by Peter
H. Reynolds. Tess is a little girl who celebrates the life and loss of a favorite tree in a very special way. Peter will be on hand to sign and personalize copies of this new book.
 Welcome Home
This Sunday Sept. 13th is "Homecoming Sunday" at the
First Church and Parish Unitarian Universalist Church at 10 am. Each year parishioners are asked to bring
water that represents their summer travels and share it in a communion service
that provides the water for all of the child dedications throughout the year.
This water represents our lives both together and apart. Members and visitors
are invited to bring some water from your summer vacation to worship. There
will be a picnic on the green following the service. For more info. visit
www.dedhamuu.org
 Book Sale - The Friends of the Dedham Public Library will
hold their Annual Fall Book Sale on Mon. Sept. 14 and Tues. Sept. 15 at the
Main Library at 43 Church Street. Great
selection of books - hardcover, trades,
mass market paperbacks, large print, children's and young adults'. Audio books,
videos, music cd's. Bargain prices! Proceeds to benefit Children's Room and
Museum Pass programs. For more info.
visit the DPL's website.
 Jammin'Java - Back by
popular demand is Mocha Java's "Third Thursday Jazz Jam"! Next Thurs. Sept. 17th, join local musician
Bill O'Connor from 6:30-9:30 pm for a
fun-filled evening. Musicians are welcome to drop in as well as anyone who
appreciates great music!
 Super Highway - The Dedham Historical Society will present a
lecture "Building Route 128"
by Author David Kruh, on Thurs., Sept.17th, at 7:30 pm. When
Kruh wrote his book it was long
before all of the construction which is now taking place. Kruh will present the complete story of Route
128, from its beginning in the 1920s as an ad hoc collection of two-lane roads
that formed a rough arc 15 miles from Boston, through the construction of a of
a divided highway in the 1950s, and then how one man's vision became a catalyst
for the fantastic growth around the highway.
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Square Biz
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 Happy Anniversary! Sheep Skate Yarn and Crafts is celebrating its 1st Anniversary with a whole lot of hoopla, starting tomorrow, Sat. Sept. 12th. Owner Eileen Kelly has lots in store to make the day fun for all with great door prizes including yarns from Berroco,
Lambs Pride and Cascade to name a few. At least one person will walk away
with a pattern and enough yarn to make a sweater worth approximately
$80! Douglas,
"New England's Most Trusted Psychic" will be on hand to read tarot
cards from 1-4 pm. Plus, a rep from Greco Leather will bring leather string
and beads and will teach anyone who buys a kit how to make fabulous,
affordable and easy bracelets. Stop by to congratulate Eileen anytime throughout the day, but the early birds get the best deals! 12-1 pm: all regular priced yarns will be 40% off
1-2 pm: all regular priced yarns will be 30% off
2-3 pm: all regular priced yarns will be 20% off
3-5 pm: all regular priced yarns will be 10% off  Uniquely Global is also celebrating its first anniversary with a spectacular sale. Get 10% off purchases
up to $50 and 15% off your purchase of $50 or more. Handmade jewelry, accessories, home furnishings, original art and more. Sale ends September 30th.
 Warm Welcome - Andrew Fiegl has joined Donahue Real Estate's Dedham office.
Andrew is from Buffalo, New York and is a recent graduate of the State
University of New York /Cortland. Agency owner Jay Donahue tells us that Andrew is an avid Red Sox fan and is looking
forward to cheering on the Patriots this year! A Red Sox fan from New York?! Sounds like Andrew will fit right in here in Mass.!
Put Nest to the Test -
Nest's September artist is Norwell native and recent RISD grad Hilary
Merzbacher. Stop in to check out her work and take a look at the great new gall accessories
including bags, scarves, belts, jewelry and exquisite items for the
home. Go see what's new at nest! 622 High Street.
 BYOB! Bring your BFF
to the BYOB Event at Armando Cassano Hair Studio (Bring-Your-Own-Blowdryer) on Tuesday, September 15th from 5-8 p.m. at 367 Washington Street. Bring a guest and the
styling tools you use at home. Relax and have fun while learning how to achieve
every day, quick and easy salon looks. Reserve your appointment time today! The educational BYOB
class is free of charge, but all donations will go to Dana Farber Cancer
Institute. For reservations and
questions, please call the salon at (781)461-9311.  Deep Breaths - The fall schedule at Yoga Energy will start September 14th with a wide range of classes and times. They'll also be bringing new instructors to the schedule with different styles of Yoga to enrich your practice. Check out the next Beginner's Workshop on Sat. Sept. 19th from 1:30-3:30 pm. Sign up online or call to preregister. The workshop is a 2 hour yoga session that includes a full review of essential postures, hands on alignment assistance, modifications, use
of props, and class discussion. The workshop includes UNLIMITED CLASSES for 1 week so that you can practice what you have learned throughout the Session! Ask about the Fall Special - $99 for unlimited classes for 30 days! Hurry - it expires 10/15/09. Visit www.myyogaenergy.com for the full event and workshop schedule.
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 Disco Inferno!Put on your dancing shoes and boogie on down to the Dedham Square Circle's Annual "Fall Spectacular" on Saturday, November 14th featuring a special celebrity guest DJ! Can you guess who?! Tickets are limited for this much anticipated event so get yours early. Stay tuned for more details! In the meantime, save the date and start practicing the hustle!
 Dedham Squares! Think about all the stars living here in Dedham! Who would be your
Center Square? Come see "Dedham Squares", a fundraiser for the Dedham Education Foundation, on Friday, September 25th from 7-12 p.m. at Moseley's. Tickets are $20. Contact Gemma Martin
at 781.329.6207 for info. or to purchase tickets. Tickets will also be available at
The Blue Bunny.
 Church Yard
Sale - Clean out those closets and sell your stuff at the community yard sale! To be held on Sat. September 26th from 8 am - 2pm on the green at First Church and Parish
Unitarian. Rent a space with a table for $30. Call the
church office at 781-326-7463 or e-mail firstchurch@dedhamuu.org.
Calling All Trivia Buffs! Match wits with fellow
Dedhamites on October 2nd at the American Legion Hall -
7:30 pm. A fun night to benefit the Dedham Food Pantry. Fox News and Dedham
celebrities will be on hand to test your trivia knowledge. Tickets are $25.
Contact: Diane Barry Preston at: dbarrypreston@gmail.com
or 617-347-2726.
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Dedham Square Circle is a non-profit organization committed to invigorating
Dedham Square by increasing its economic prosperity, promoting its rich
history, arts and culture, and aesthetically enhancing the Square's physical
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