What's Going on in Needham and Wellesley:

Here are just a few of the announcements Needham and Wellesley readers shared this week on Patch: 

MassBay Student Wins Most Prestigious Undergraduate Science Award in America - MassBay’s is the Sole Winner from a Community College MassBay Community College Biotechnology student Carolyn Lanzkron has won a prestigious 2013 Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship in Science and Engineering, taking her place alongside students from world-renowned four-year colleges. 

Local Needham Residents Get Ready for Spring at the Mall at Chestnut Hill! - On Saturday, April 6 Mall at Chestnut Hill kicked off its 5th Annual ‘Step into Spring’ event presented by Landscape Depot, Inc., and hosted Fashion, Tea & Florals! Guests enjoyed high tea and spring’s latest fashions by Mall at Chestnut Hill retailers. 

Needham native to take on Heartbreak Hill in memory of those lost to suicide - Peter Gould, native of Needham, will run in the 117th Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15, 2013. By running, Peter will help Samaritans raise needed funds to support suicide prevention programs. Gould is one of seventeen runners on the Samaritans Marathon Team. 

North Hill Spring Courses & Events Features Something for Every Wellesley Resident Over 55 - North Hill, the next evolution in senior living, has released its spring line-up of True North Courses and Events. Nine classes and programs have been scheduled, with topics ranging from the Northern Indian dance tradition “Kathak” to an interactive session.

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