Wind advisory runs to early Sunday; gusts to 47 mph

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NWS wind advisory covers Needham through early Sunday

The National Weather Service has a Wind Advisory in effect for Needham from 8 a.m. Friday until 2 a.m. Sunday. Gusts could reach 38 mph Friday afternoon and 47 mph tonight, with rain likely after 2 a.m. Saturday brings rain, gusts up to 45 mph and a half to three-quarters of an inch of rain, followed by heavy rain Sunday and more rain Monday.

National Weather Service

Pollard Middle School selects geothermal heating/cooling system

Project officials announced Sept. 24 that the proposed Pollard Middle School will use a $7.1 million ground-source heat pump geothermal system for heating and cooling.

Needham Observer

Needham Women's Club to honor six leaders at fall fundraiser

The Needham Women's Club's Sept. 30 fundraiser at Needham Golf Club will honor six local women for community leadership and volunteer service.

Needham Observer

Needham football home opener moved to 7 p.m. Friday

Needham High's home opener against St. John's Prep shifted to a 7 p.m. kickoff amid a nor'easter threat; tickets are $5 for students and $7 for adults and seniors.

Needham-Dedham Times

Sensory Storytime scheduled at Needham library

Sensory Storytime runs 10-10:30 a.m. Sept. 25 in the Children's Room at Needham Free Public Library, for children ages 2-7 on the autism spectrum and their peers; no registration required.

Needham Free Public Library

Charles River Center hosts "Hello Fall!" social

The Charles River Center's "Hello Fall!" social runs 6:30-8 p.m. Sept. 25 at 59 East Militia Heights Drive, for ages 16 and up with a $10 fee; attendees must be accompanied by a chaperone.

Charles River Center

Temple Beth Shalom collects meal donations Friday morning

From 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. Sept. 25, Temple Beth Shalom's drive-through pickup collects bag lunches, breakfast foods and snacks for shelters in the Father Bill's network.

Temple Beth Shalom

Temple Beth Shalom schedules Friday evening service

Temple Beth Shalom's Erev Shabbat service runs 6:15-7:45 p.m. Sept. 25, with a virtual link available via the Shabbat Shalom email.

Temple Beth Shalom

Ruach Israel schedules Erev Sukkot program

Ruach Israel's Erev Sukkot program runs 3-8 p.m. Sept. 25, including a challah workshop, sukkah decorating and a potluck Shabbat dinner.

Ruach Israel

Needham boys soccer draws 1-1 with Milton

Needham boys soccer tied Milton 1-1 on Sept. 24, moving to 1-1-3 on the season per MaxPreps.

MaxPreps

Quilt show brings more than 150 works to Town Hall

"Quilts for Today," a Boston Modern Quilt Guild show, runs from 10 a.m. Sept. 26 at Needham Town Hall, with a marketplace and raffle benefiting Project Bread; admission is $10, children free.

Patch

Charles River Center schedules Sunday 5K and walk

The Charles River Center's 16th annual 5K Run/1 Mile Walk starts at 10 a.m. Sept. 27, starting and finishing at the center, with proceeds supporting programs for people with disabilities.

Town of Needham

Free organ concert celebrates America's 250th birthday

Christ Episcopal Church hosts a free organ concert at 3 p.m. Sept. 27, with music director and organist Mary-Katherine Fletcher performing works by American composers, followed by a reception.

Town of Needham