🌱 Patch AM: How Weston’s ski trails helped a Harvard athlete reach the Olympics

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In today's newsletter:

• How Weston’s ski trails helped a Harvard athlete reach the Olympics

Also on today's calendar: 2026 New England Stamp Expo (Friday and Saturday Jan 9-10) and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What two things can you never eat for breakfast? . 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Periods of rain, with a high of 49 and low of 21 degrees.
• Tuesday: Brisk and much colder, temps: high: 25, low: 20.
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and not as cold, with a high of 33 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• Rémi Drolet '24 Qualifies for His Second Olympic Games (thecrimson.com) — Harvard cross-country skier Rémi Drolet trains with his team on man-made snow trails in Weston when they’re not traveling for races, and he’s now headed to his second Winter Olympics for Team Canada. The piece follows his path from balancing Harvard academics and Boston-area training logistics to earning another Olympic berth, including support from coaches, family, and specialized training camps.
   

📸 Around Weston

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Weston

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Tuesday December 30

• Third Annual All-Weston Art Exhibit
  Art Gallery , 87 School Street , Weston
• Family Games Night!
  Youth Services Tables , 87 School Street , Weston
  6:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• Third Annual All-Weston Art Exhibit
  Art Gallery , 87 School Street , Weston

Friday January 2

• Weston AIC: Open Maker Hours
  Weston Art and Innovation Center , 356 Boston Post Road , Weston
  10:00 am
• January Artist Install
  Art Gallery , 87 School Street , Weston
  1:00 pm

Saturday January 3

• Weston AIC: Open Maker Hours
  Weston Art and Innovation Center , 356 Boston Post Road , Weston
  10:00 am

Friday January 9

• 2026 New England Stamp Expo (Friday and Saturday Jan 9-10)
  The Verve Hotel Boston Natick, Tapestry Collection by Hilton , 1360 Worcester St , Natick
  9:00 am

Sunday January 11

• Sarasa Ensemble Presents 'Patron Lobkowitz'
  Follen Church , 755 Massachusetts Ave , Lexington
  3:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday December 29

• MassHire: Career Help for Adults
  Microfilm Room Waltham Public Library , 735 Main Street , Waltham
  9:00 am
• Drop-In Winter Crafts
  Children's Room Lincoln Public Library , 3 Bedford Rd , Lincoln
  9:00 am
• Youth Connections
  Microfilm Room Waltham Public Library , 735 Main Street , Waltham
  1:00 pm
• Book an Hour with our Laser Cutter
  MakerSpace Waltham Public Library , 735 Main Street , Waltham
  3:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Roche Bros. Supermarkets, Inc. posted a job opening for Bakery- Assistant Manager in Weston. Apply here.
• Earl Enterprises posted a job opening for Bertucci's-Janitorial in Waltham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Weston here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wayland

• OBITUARY: Carole Ann Zampese, 83 (wilmingtonapple.com)

Natick

• Delights of Christmas Present and Past (wanderer.com)
• Obituary: Edward 'Ted' Joseph Thomas (natickreport.com)

Ok Weston! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Lunch and dinner. (From Norine S.)
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