Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend: Thursday, January 22nd to Sunday, January 25th

Upcoming events this Thursday evening through Sunday:

• New England Patriots veteran Matthew Slater hosts a heart-health fundraiser in Westwood;
• Westwood residents gather to discuss Special Town Meeting;
• Newton Theatre Company presents its production of the Pulitzer Prize winning play, Our Town;
• Family-friendly film ELIO shows at TCAN in Natick; and
• Parents learn about tips and tricks to strengthen families and improve their communication.

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FEATURED EVENTS

Drop-In Information Session about Special Town Meeting - Fri Jan 23 10:00 am & 12:00 pm

Westwood Public Library (Main)

Two drop-in information sessions about the upcoming Special Town Meeting will be led by Westwood residents at the Westwood Public Library on Friday, January 23rd for residents to ask questions and learn more about the purpose and goals of the Special Town Meeting.   [more details]

Other Events

New England Patriots Veteran Matthew Slater Hosts Fundraiser for Heart Health  - Thurs Jan 22 6:30 pm

Mercedes-Benz of Westwood

Matthew Slater, the long-serving New England Patriots captain now retired, will be at Mercedes-Benz of Westwood on Thursday, January 22nd, as host of the One World, One Heart cocktail party fundraiser to benefit the Mass General Global Cardiovascular Health Program and its work to combat rheumatic heart disease in Cape Verde. This event is free, and contributions in support of the fundraiser are welcome. [more details]

THEATRE: Our Town - Fri Jan 23 8:00 pm

Newton Theatre Company, Newtonville

This Pulitzer Prize winning play by Thornton Wilder explores daily life, relationships, and death, and poses the question, "Does anyone ever realize life while they live it . . . every, every minute?"
[more details]

FILM: ELIO - Sat Jan 24 2:00 pm

TCAN Cinema Room, Natick

TCAN offers ELIO as the second film in its Sensory Friendly Film Series where the lights are brighter, the volume is lower, and the audience is welcome to use movement and conversation during the movie to enhance enjoyment.[more details]

Unpacking Parenting - Sun Jan 25 3:00 pm

Westwood Public Library (Main)

Join licensed clinical social worker Sarah Spinello in a conversation about tips and tricks for strengthening families, with reference to Ross Greene's Collaborative Problem Solving model of effective communication strategies. The content is most appropriate for parents with children aged 2-10 years old, but all are welcome. [more details]

FILM: ELIO - Sun Jan 25 4:00 pm

TCAN Cinema Room, Natick

TCAN offers ELIO as the second film in its Sensory Friendly Film Series where the lights are brighter, the volume is lower, and the audience is welcome to use movement and conversation during the movie to enhance enjoyment.[more details]

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