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The Week Ahead: Backpack Building, Movement and More!

A selection of the week's activities in Needham and Wellesley.

1. It's sunny and warm today,Β 78ΒΊF highs according to the National Weather Service. The evening will be mostly clear, with a low of 59ΒΊF.Β 

2. Donate a backpack,Β but not just any backpack--the one you built. You can donate a backpack, and shop the Wellesley Library'sΒ room to put together a backpack for JFS Metrowest to give to local families who need them. 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, bring a back!Β To register, seeΒ their website.

3.Β Cici Hunt is bringing her special brand of movement to town this week. On Tuesday at 11 a.m., the Library is hosting her in the Storytime room.Β There is a maximum of 20 participants, so you have to register if you're interested. CallΒ (781) 455-7559 x204 for more information.Β 

4.Β East Coast Acappella isΒ playing the final session ofΒ Waterstone at Wellesley's Courtyard Concert seriesΒ onΒ Thursday, Aug. 29, at 6:30 p.m.Β They'd like you toΒ RSVP, soΒ call 781-235-1614.

5. Free Fun Fridays is bringing the fun to theΒ New Repertory Theatre this weekend. Head there for one of two performances of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream.'Β They have aΒ 10:00 a.m. performance and 2:00 p.m. performance on Friday, August 30, for free.

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