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2.26.10
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 Welcome Back, Scoop Fans! Can you believe another week has flown by? The days are getting longer and although there is snow in the forecast, spring is just within our reach! There's plenty to keep you busy in the Square until the daffodils pop out of the ground. Read on!
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News Circling the Square
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Major Milestone- Have you heard? Centre Deli is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year! Stop in, grab a bite and congratulate owners Ernie and Anthony Caruso on 50 great years in the Square!
In the Works -
details for the 3rd season of the Dedham Farmers Market, an initiative of the Dedham Square Circle, are now being worked out. This year will bring the addition of some exciting new food vendors!
The market will open in just four months. Stay tuned for more info. in the coming
weeks!
Hot Cakes from Heaven -Dedham Square Circle Board member and accountant, Russell Stamm, took a break from preparing taxes in his office
across from Town Hall to have breakfast at Courtside
Café recently. He tells us
that, without a doubt, Courtside makes
the "best blueberry pancakes in the world".
Go taste for yourself!
Did you Know? The Town of Dedham's Health Department provides free flu and H1N1 vaccinations to Dedham residents. Click here for more info.
Cool Classes - Sign-ups are going on now for Winter Session 2 at the Dedham Community House. Preschool sports, pilates, zumba and more. Click here to learn more.
Happy Campers - to find out why kids and parents alike rave about the Dedham Community House Summer Camp, stop in to their upcoming Open House on Sun. 3/14.
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Dedham Square Happenings
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Want more info. on the events listed below? Simply click on the link in the listing! Visit our website for the most up-to-date calendar of events.
It's Show Time! Opening tonight at The Dedham Community Theatre is the film everyone is talking about, "The Last Station", co-staring Paul Giamatti, James McAvoy and Anne-Marie Duff.
You've got one more week to catch"Crazy Heart". S tarring Jeff Bridges, who won a Golden Globe for this role, also starring Maggie Gyllenhaal, Robert Duvall and Colin
Farrell. Click the movie title above to see the trailer. For show times click here.
 Live Tunes - Tonight Lynn Stevens will perform your favorite covers starting at 8 p.m. at Deli After Dark. As always, no cover charge!
Friday Night Flick - The Welcoming Committee Congregation Committee at First Church is hosting a community movie night tonight at 7 p.m.
Party Time! Discover Music and Art invites you to a post-Valentine's Day party on Sat. 2/27 at
565 High St. from 3-7 pm. Winners
of the Dedham Valentine and Photo contest will be announced for categories such as Cutest, Funniest,
Most eligible bachelor or bachelorette photo.
Author Visit - Meet Longtime resident and Alaska teacher Debbie Miller tomorrow, Sat. 2/27 at 11 a.m. at The Blue Bunny. She will share her book "Survival at 40 Below" and will be available for signing books. This is sure to be an interesting event! FREE
Calling All
Foodies! A weekly market will be held at the new Dedham Square Country Market located in
the Odd Fellows building at 626 High
Street (next to Nest) every Sunday
from 10-2.
Bake Sale for a Cause - town hall employees are holding a bake sale on Tues. 3/2 from 10-2 to raise funds for Haitian relief efforts.
Trunk of Treasures- Nest will host its first trunk show of 2010 on Thurs. 3/4 from 3-8 p.m.
 Need a Winter Escape? Who doesn't?! Limbo on over to the Dedham Community House on Fri. 3/5 for their Tropical Cocktail Party. Steel
drums, pink flamingos, leis, hors d'oeuvres, dessert, cash bar. Casual attire, Hawaiian shirt optional.
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Square Biz
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 Breathe- New workshops and classes have been scheduled at Yoga Energy. A sure way to relax your body and soul. Click here to learn more!
 Branching Out- Congratulations to Jay Donahue and his team at Donahue Real Estate on the opening of a new branch on Main Street in Walpole. The agency has two other locations - on Bryant Street in Dedham Square and on Centre Street inWest Roxbury.
Forget Me Knot -
Is your back in knots? Myotech Combined Therapies offers
massage therapy and acupuncture. A great way to promote good health and give a boost to your immune system. To learn more, call Lori Herman at MCT at 781.461.0390.
Need A Favor? Looking for favors to an upcoming occasion? Stop into Nina's Imports to
check out the over 100 new favor samples for all occasions. New gifts
for the home, baby, weddings and graduations. Personalized
invitations, gifts and favors for First Holy Communion.
 Free Cup of Joe! In celebration of its anniversary, Paradise Cafe, formerly known as Cafe Video Paradiso, will be offering all customers a free cup of coffee on Sun. 3/7, no purchase necessary. The shop has been in Dedham Square for the past 12 years, having added the new coffee shop two years ago.
Music to My Ears- Congratulations to Voicewize's Amanda Crimmins on making it to
the semi-finals in the Musical Theatre Competition sponsored by the
National Association of Teachers of Singing. Barbara Wilson Arboleda
and a group of 6 students attended the event last weekend at the Rivers School in Weston, which culminated
in an exciting show of musical theatre favorites in the evening.
 Treat Yourself - New items from over 60 vendors have just arrived at The Dedham Exchange from the spring gift show in the big apple - gorgeous jewelry, soaps &
lotions, scarves, bags, garden accessories, &
home décor. The Exchange is a non-profit gift shop; your gift to yourself helps support local charitable organizations!
The Best Nest - Three reasons to visit nest...
1) Penumbra - textiles for your home - from linens to lampshades to fabric by the yard.
2) Gypsy - museum quality pieces of jewelry inspired from ages past.
3) Nest - Come see what's new: sweaters, scarves, beaded jewelry,
linens, rugs, new artwork, and amazing finds from antiquing on the
coast of Maine.
Big Savings - Catch the final days of Uniquely Global's specials - up to 75% off selected items. Receive up to $1,000 off antique
pieces. Check out the new belts - including one worn by Sarah Jessica Parker in an episode of "Sex in the City"!
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Save the Date
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Parents Night Out - networking reception and presentation from "Boston Baby". Thurs. 3/11. Click here to learn more.
Stinky Celebration - Join in the fun at a party celebrating the newest book in the "Stink" series with illustrator Peter H. Reynolds on Sat. 3/13.
Open House -
On Sun. 3/14 from 11 - 1, St. Paul's
Nursery School will host an Open House for Fall 2010.
Live Show! The musical "Guys and Dolls" will be performed by the Parish Players of First Church and Parish. Fri. 3/19-Sun. 3/21.
For a complete calendar of events, click here.
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About Us
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 The
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
environment to benefit the entire community. www.dedhamsquarecircle.org
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