JUNE 2024
NEEDHAM COMMUNITY COUNCIL NEWS
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On June 20th (World Refugee Day), the Needham Community Council and the Needham Area Immigration Justice Task Force are co-hosting a storytelling event, Suitcase Stories.
Storytelling is a great way to honor diverse voices in our community. Our customers and ELL students, along with other Needham residents, will share their inspiring stories of refugee and immigrant life, commemorating the strength, courage, and perseverance of millions of refugees.
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Mobile Market Starts June, 4th |
In partnership with the Needham Community Farm, Council staff and volunteers are excited to bring back the popular Mobile Market. Fresh produce grown on the farm's Pine St. location as well as additional items from the Council food pantry will be available at no cost to housing authority residents. The Council will have a presence on Tuesday evenings at the following locations and times:
Captain Robert Cook Drive: 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Seabeds Way: 5:30pm - 6:00pm
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Wednesday, June 19th:
The Council Thrift, Council Offices, and Food Pantry will be closed
in honor of Juneteenth.
Summer Hours:
Fridays Closed at 12 noon
4th of July Hours:
The Food Pantry and the Council Thrift
will be closed Jul 1 thru July 6th.
See you on the 8th.
The Council Offices
will be closed July 3 thru July 5
See you on the 8th.
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May was a-may-zing!
The Antique Sale provided record-breaking proceeds — $13,813.81, following the heels of a successful Spring sale.
ELL tutors started working with English language learners from many different countries, including Mexico, Brazil, China, Ukraine, India, and Honduras.
Ninety-eight percent of our transportation customers rated the Council excellent/good through our yearly survey — a-may-zing!
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The Men's Sale is back this Saturday, June 1 between 10-2.
Every item is just $1.
The best selection of men's shirts, suits, blazers, and more.
When you shop & save, you also help support all the programs that are sponsored at the Council.
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Lucky Duck Sale is happening June 10 - June 15.
Are you down for saving money?
Come in and shop between June 10 – 15th and you’ll get a lucky duck scratch card at the time of purchase. Scratch the card at the register and reveal 10-50% more savings!
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Proceeds from the sale fund the many programs sponsored by the Needham Community Council. | |
Tech & Tutors is excited to introduce “Needham Tech Teens” – a new addition to the Tech & Tutors program. Teens from Needham High School will be available to assist with your tech questions. The program kicks off the weeks of June 3rd and 10th at the Needham Library with a full program to begin in the Fall. More information will be available on our website shortly.
In addition, Tech & Tutors will offer drop-in support at the Council of Aging and Needham Housing. Click here for the schedule.
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Congratulations to the learners who completed their 14-week Beginner English course this month. These learners are now ready to begin working one-on-one with a volunteer tutor and participate in conversation groups.
Spots filled up quickly for the conversation groups offered this summer, which will accommodate over 25 English language learners. Also, newly trained ELL tutors have started working with their respective English language learners, who come from countries including Mexico, Brazil, China, Ukraine, India, and Honduras.
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Congratulations to the beginning learners who completed their 14-week Beginner English course. | | |
Summer Council Thrift & Donation Hours
Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday & Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 12 pm
Saturday 10 am - 2 pm
Closed Wednesday
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Summer Office
Hours
Monday - Thursday
8:30 am - 4 pm
Friday
8:30 am - 12 pm
Closed Saturday & Sunday
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Summer Council Thrift & Donation Hours
Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday & Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 12 pm
Saturday 10 am - 2 pm
Closed Wednesday
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Summer Office
Hours
Monday - Thursday
8:30 am - 4 pm
Friday
8:30 am - 12 pm
Closed Saturday & Sunday
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Summer Hours:
Fridays Closed at 12 noon
4th of July Hours:
The Food Pantry and the Council Thrift
will be closed Jul 1 thru July 6th.
See you on the 8th.
The Council Offices
will be closed July 3 thru July 5th
See you on the 8th.
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Mindy Kalish
Development and PR Manager
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Needham Community Council
570 Hillside Avenue
Needham, MA 02494
781-444-2415
office@needhamcouncil.org
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The Needham Community Council is a private 501(C)3 non-profit organization which supports people in Needham who have under-met health, educational or social needs, and promotes volunteerism, community and a sense of shared responsibility. | | | | |
