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Coming up on the Dedham Patch calendar: Neighbors Market Fund

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In today's newsletter:
- When is Blue Ribbon BBQ serving its last plate in Dedham?
- Which local standouts powered Nobles’ Harrington title win in Dedham?
- Why were rosary‑praying worshippers moved off St. Susanna’s property?
Also on today's calendar: Neighbors Market Fund and 3 more events.
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And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Kerry H.!
Today's riddle: What did one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Snow at times, 1-3", with a high of 36 and low of 33 degrees.
- Wednesday: Breezy with clouds and sun, temps: high: 37, low: 22.
- Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 40 and low of 28 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Blue Ribbon BBQ in Dedham Is Closing (blogspot.com) — Blue Ribbon BBQ’s Dedham location at 342 Washington Street is closing at the end of the year, ending both local service and a regular live-music residency there. Other locations in Arlington, West Newton, and Time Out Market Boston are expected to remain open, but Dedham residents will soon need to travel for their Blue Ribbon fix.
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• 11 standouts, takeaways from Nobles' Harrington championship win over Williston (hockeyjournal.com) — In a tournament hosted in Dedham, the Nobles girls hockey team captured the 44th Harrington Invitational title with a 3–0 win over top-ranked Williston. Three second-period goals and a shutout performance pushed Nobles to a perfect 9-0-0 start, highlighting several standout local players from nearby Massachusetts towns.
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• Worshippers allegedly escorted off church property by police, away from controversial nativity scene (boston25news.com) — Residents may notice continued police and media attention around St. Susanna’s Parish in Dedham, where worshippers say officers asked them to move their rosary prayer off church property near the parish’s controversial “ICE WAS HERE” nativity display. Parish leaders defend the decision, critics call the display a political stunt, and the archdiocese and Dedham Police have not yet fully responded publicly.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dedham
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- Neighbors Market Fund
9:00 am - Baby & Me Storytime
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
9:30 am - Holiday Carolers at University Station
University Station , 221 University Ave , Westwood
12:00 pm - Monday Morning Music
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
10:30 am - New Years Day Sports Card & Memorabilia Show
Holiday Inn Boston - Dedham Hotel & Conference Center by IHG , 55 Ariadne Rd , Dedham
8:30 am - New Years Day Pokemon & TCG Show
Holiday Inn Boston - Dedham Hotel & Conference Center by IHG , 55 Ariadne Rd , Dedham
4:00 pm
Wednesday December 24
Monday December 29
Thursday January 1
🗓 Events Nearby
- Sources of Strength ~ Hot Chocolate Event
Weston Middle School , 465 Wellesley St , Weston
8:00 am - Device Advice (RICC)
Turner Free Library , 128 Pleasant St , Randolph
10:00 am - Coloring (PDF)
Stoughton, MA Calendar Stoughton, MA 02072
10:00 am - Budding Bookworms
Children's Room Needham Free Public Library , 1139 Highland Avenue , Needham
10:00 am - All Together: Preschool Storytime
Bacon Free Library , 58 Eliot Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
10:00 am - Drop-In Sensory Play
Children's Program Room Medfield Public Library , 468 Main St , Medfield
10:15 am
Tuesday December 23
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking for help clearing out the garage/shed structure now that the tree is gone.
Anyone familiar and capable with this? The structure is NOT stable. Please let me know. Thank you. (Nextdoor Sprillow)
- New England Authentic Eats, Papa Gino's, D'Angelo's posted a job opening for Team Member in Dedham. Apply here.
- Dedham Public Schools posted a job opening for .4 FTE High School English Teacher in Dedham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dedham here.
🗞 Nearby News
Needham
- Aiden O'Donnell wins it for Wellesley boys ice hockey in OT over Brookline (masslive.com)
Milton
- Milton boys hockey continues hot start, hands Weymouth first loss (masslive.com)
Brookline
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