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Indian-Nepali Rani Mahal opens in Amarin space

September 26, 2026

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Rani Mahal opens in former Amarin space on Grove Street

Rani Mahal, a new Indian and Nepali restaurant, has opened for dine-in service at 27 Grove St., the former home of Amarin of Thailand. Its extensive menu includes a "Nepali Corner" with momos, noodles and chili, plus northern Indian favorites like biryani, kadhai and tandoori, and it clearly marks vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes. The restaurant did not have an alcohol license as of mid-September, but diners can bring their own.

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Household Goods holds donation drive at Dana Hall School

Nonprofit Household Goods is collecting furniture and household items Saturday, Sept. 26, from 9 a.m. to noon at Dana Hall School to help furnish local homes.

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Golf captain Aarav Lavu named Wellesley Athlete of the Week

Wellesley High School boys' golf captain Aarav Lavu was named Athlete of the Week after helping lead the Raiders to an 8-1 start this fall.

The Swellesley Report

Wellesley RDF sets fall shredding and paint collection dates

The Recycling and Disposal Facility's final paint collection is Oct. 1, followed by a Document Destruction Day on Oct. 4.

Town of Wellesley

Wheaton shuts out Wellesley field hockey 2-0

Wheaton College beat Wellesley College 2-0 in field hockey Friday at Butler Stadium, with Wheaton goalie Elise LeBlanc stopping all 13 shots she faced.

Wheaton College (MA)

Fiske Western Round Up moves indoors for Saturday event

The annual Fiske Western Round Up fair, set for Saturday, Sept. 26, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fiske Elementary School, will be held indoors due to the weekend weather outlook.

Wellesley Public Schools

Wellesley Weston Chabad schedules Sukkot services

For Sukkot's first day, Saturday, Sept. 26, Wellesley Weston Chabad lists morning services at 10:30 a.m., Mincha at 6 p.m., and evening services at 7:15 p.m. at 793 Worcester St.

Wellesley Weston Chabad

Library offers online family-tree workshop

Wellesley Free Library's online Family Echo workshop runs Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., teaching participants to create, share and print a family tree.

Wellesley Free Library

Teen-led math workshop explores probability through games

"Think Like a Problem Solver," a hands-on workshop for students in grades 5-8, runs Saturday, Sept. 26, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Main Library, featuring probability games and challenges.

Vertex Math Project

New World Chorale holds auditions in Wellesley Hills

New World Chorale's member auditions are set for Saturday, Sept. 26, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Assembly Room at Wellesley Hills Congregational Church.

New World Chorale

Wellesley Free Library hosts Hills Book Chat

The library's Hills Book Chat is set for Saturday, Sept. 26, from 11 a.m. to noon at the Main Library, offering readers an informal chance to discuss books.

Wellesley Free Library

MIT postpones women's soccer match against Wellesley to Sept. 30

MIT's women's soccer match against Wellesley, originally set for Saturday, Sept. 26, was postponed due to the weekend forecast and rescheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 4 p.m.

MIT Athletics

Wellesley volleyball visits Wheaton on Saturday

Wellesley College women's volleyball plays at Wheaton College on Saturday, Sept. 26, at noon in Norton.

Wellesley College Athletics

High Spirit East hosts ClubHouse Saturday program

High Spirit East's ClubHouse program meets Saturday, Sept. 26, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Warren Building, a free gathering for adults with disabilities to connect and build peer community.

High Spirit East Community

Temple Beth Elohim schedules hybrid Shabbat service

Temple Beth Elohim's Shabbat morning service, including a B'Mitzvah celebration, runs Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, in person and by livestream; registration is not required.

Temple Beth Elohim

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