On Saturday, November 26, the Wellesley High School hosted the Turn Out the Lights Performing Arts Showcase. The event culminated a week-long farewell to the Wellesley High School building and a celebration of over 70 years of educating Wellesley’s students. Former WHS English teacher Jeanie Goddard is the organizer-in-chief of this wonderful week.

The sold-out Performing Arts Showcase featured former and current WHS performers in opera, classical music, folk, rock, country, musical theater, jazz, poetry, film, and stand-up comedy. The Showcase was hosted by Tim Dowling (WHS ’92) and Adam Harrington (WHS ’96) and was produced by Beth Carrillo Thomas (WHS ’80). The Artistic Director was Chris Holownia (WHS ’02). All proceeds from the event went to the Wellesley POPS (Parents of Performing Students) WHS Piano Fund.

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Photos by Beth Furman – beth@wellesleywestonmagazine.com

On Thursday, November 17 Lyn Evans – Potpourri Designs hosted Giving Thanks & Giving Back, an evening of food, wine, and fashion to benefit the Wellesley Food Pantry. The evening featured consultations on food, wine, and fashion and was sponsored by Lyn Evans – Potpourri Designs, Tasty tid-bits by Donna Fessler, Nine East Wine Emporium, WellesleyWeston Magazine, and Beauty and Main.

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On Thursday, November 17, Babson College sponsored Lemonade Day Boston‘s Celebrating Women: Leading Change with Passion and Courage event. The evening featured speakers and discussions on leadership, entrepreneurship, and the Lemonade Day program. Lemonade Day is a free entrepreneurial program that teaches students life skills through running a lemonade stand.

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Photos by Beth Furman – beth@wellesleywestonmagazine.com