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4.2.10
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 Welcome Back, Scoop Fans! Have you seen the forecast for the weekend?! Dry, sunny and in the 70's! It's a dream come true after we've been water logged for so long. Leave your umbrella at home, grab your sunglasses and head on down to the Square. There's lots going on this weekend! Read on!
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State of the Square
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Please join us on Mon. 4/12 at 7 p.m. for the Dedham
Square Circle's Annual "State of the Square" Community Gathering at Deli After Dark.  Network with community members, square merchants and
property owners. Help us celebrate DSC's recent accomplishments and this
year's "Star of the Square" award winners. Get the inside scoop on DSC's exciting plans for the
 Square!
All are
welcome - please spread the word!
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Why Should You Care About Dedham Square?
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Click here to learn why investing in
the Square is good for every resident of Dedham.
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News Circling the Square
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Here's the Scoop! Last week was our debut issue of "The Square Scoop" in The Dedham Transcript and what a great response we received! Thanks to all who wrote in to share your positive feedback! You'll find the Scoop on page 2 in The Transcript every other week (our next Scoop will be in the Th. 4/8 issue) and on the Transcript's website. The Scoop is made possible through a generous sponsorship from Needham Bank. Pictured above L to R: Susie McIntosh, Dedham Square Circle Vice President; Mark Whalen, Needham Bank Senior Vice President; Amy Haelsen, Dedham Square Circle Executive Director; Jack McGeorge, Needham Bank President and Chris Eigsti, Needham Bank Dedham Square Branch Manager.
Birthday Wishes! Did you hear? Deli After Dark Manager (and DSC Board member), Matt Cawley is turning the big 3-0 on Monday! Stop by DAD this weekend to wish him a happy birthday! In recent weeks, Matt's been busy teaching an afterschool cooking class to students at the Oakdale School. Click here to read all about it!
 New Spring Classes- The Dedham Community House is offering lots of new classes such as "Going Organic" and "Easy Weeknight Meals" cooking classes, Fashion Illustration, Food Art, Basic Home Repairs and College Applications. Plus sports and dance classes for all ages. Click here to learn more!
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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! Now playing at The Dedham Community Theatre:
Click the movie title above to see the trailer. For show times click here.
 Live Tunes - Tonight, P.D. Rogers returns to the Deli After Dark to play your favorite cover tunes. 8:30 p.m. As always, no cover charge!
 Easter Egg Hunt - The
Dedham Community House will host its Annual
Easter Egg Hunt tomorrow, Sat. 4/3 from 10-11 a.m. Activities,
refreshments and a special visit from a larger-than-life bunny! Hunt
begins at 10:45 sharp! Kids should bring their own baskets. Sponsored by Donahue Real Estate. FREE!
Egg-ceptional Fun! Hop in to The Blue Bunny' for their annual Easter Egg-stravaganza from 10-2 on Sat. 4/3 to celebrate their
favorite holiday! Pick an egg from BB's Easter basket - everyone gets a
prize! Enter to win one of their special
give-aways. All are welcome. FREE!
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 Wed. 4/7 from 6-7:30.
 Money Matters for Kids - The Blue Bunny welcomes One Hen, Inc. an educational nonprofit that teaches kids financial
responsibility,
personal initiative, global awareness and giving back to community. Thurs. 4/8. All are welcome.
Country Market! 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. Go check it out and see what all the buzz is about!
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Square Biz
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Time for Flip Flops! Spring is here and Maribu is full of fun spring accessories. New lightweight scarves, flip flops, straw bags and tons of
jewelry. Stop by to see what catches your eye. Become a fan of Maribu on facebook to get the latest Maribu news and special FB offers!
Springtime at nest - sterling silver, antique and decorative
accessories for the bride and groom, the graduate, and even the newborn
baby. Featured artists this month include nest's very own Emmaline
Payette and her fabulous paintings as well as talented craftsman and
career exhibit designer, Duncan Smith, who has returned to his original
love of sculpture and mobile making.
For the Birds - spring has sprung at The Dedham Exchange, non-profit gift shop! Birds are chirping that Easter is just two days away! Stock up on goodies for
baskets and entertaining with savory & sweet treats, flowered paper
napkins, toy bunnies & lambs, pretty plates and serving bowls! Located at 445 Washington St. in the quaint red cottage.
Kids Yoga- Yoga Energy is adding kids yoga classes to its schedule. Discounts for all attendees the week of April school vacation and Turn of the TV Week! Click here to learn more!
High Note - Barbara Wilson Arboleda of Voicewize
gave a guest lecture at Cambridge's Longy School of Music graduate course in Voice Pedagogy. The topic
was teaching students to sing pop/rock while cross-training in classical
singing. Could she have met a future American Idol?
New Programs - St. Paul's Nursery School is expanding its program options and will now offer families the flexibility of
2, 3 & 5 day programs. The school day runs from 9 a.m.-noon with early
morning drop-off and extended day options available.
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Save the Date
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Guest Lecture - "Secrets from the
Past, Lessons for
the Future: Saving the Dwight Derby House, Medfield". Dedham Historical Society, Thurs. 4/18.
Breathe and Sing - Voicewize and Discover Music and Art will be presenting a workshop "Yoga for Singers". Sun. 4/18
Family Flick- grab your chairs and blankets and head over to the Dedham Community House for their FREE family movie night on Thur. 4/22.
Where Prose Hits the
Road - Thousands of visitors will
descend upon Dedham for the 27th Annual James Joyce Ramble 10k race on Sun.
4/25.
Spring Gala - Dedham Civic Pride will host their 6th Annual Spring Gala on Fri. 5/7 at the M.I.T. Endicott House.
Dedham Square MusicFest - mark your calendars! The 3rd Annual Dedham Square MusicFest will be held on Sat. 6/7. The MusicFest committee is busy at work lining up the bands, vendors and activities. Stay tuned for more details soon!
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. We are a community-driven volunteer organization. Your voice and participation are important to us! Visit www.dedhamsquarecircle.org.
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