Thursday, Dec. 8
CONVERSATION WITH THE NEW YORKER FICTION EDITOR AND AUTHORS at Wellesley College, 106 Central St., Wellesley, on Dec. 8, 6:30 p.m., in Collins Cinema. Deborah Treisman, fiction editor for the New Yorker, will discuss her work with two of her writers, the Bosnian-American novelist and MacArthur fellow Aleksandar Hemon, and New Yorker staff writer and recently named Wellesley College Newhouse Visiting Professor of Creative Writing Hilton Als. The conversation will be followed by an open dialogue with the audience. This event is free and open to the public. Information: newhouse-center.org, 781-283-2698.
FUNDRAISER BENEFITS VENTURING OUT at Sorenson Theater at Babson College, 231 Forest St., Wellesley, on Dec. 8, 7 p.m. $15 – $150. “From Offender to Entrepreneur” will benefit Venturing Out, a nonprofit that teaches entrepreneurship to incarcerated men and women who want to create their own businesses after their release. The play “The Castle,” written by and originally performed by four ex-offenders, will be performed, followed by a panel discussion called “Working Together to Achieve Economic Independence.” Ticket prices range from $15 for students to $150 for patron-level premium seating and a pre-show reception. Information: 617-279-2421.
KIWANIS CLUB at Wellesley College Club, 727 Washington St., Wellesley, on Dec. 8, 12:15 p.m. Wellesley Kiwanis Club meets Thursdays, at 12:15 p.m., for luncheon and a program. The public is invited to attend. Information: wellesleykiwanis.com.
NEW BEGINNINGS at Wellesley Hills Congregational Church, 207 Washington St., Wellesley, on Dec. 8, 6:45 p.m.-9 p.m. Support group dealing with crisis, bereavement, transition to single life and moving on. Speakers and social activities are also featured. The group meets year-round every Thursday. Information: newbeginningswellesley.org, 781-235-8612.
PLAYFEST at Ruth Nagel Jones Theatre, Wellesley College, Wellesley, on Dec. 8. $5. A celebration of theatre productions written or developed by students during the fall semester. Information: 781-283-2220.
Friday, Dec. 9
BOY SCOUT TREE SALE at St. James the Great Church, 888 Worcester Road, Wellesley, on Dec. 9. Boy Scout Troop 185 presents its annual Tree Sale on Dec. 9, 5 to 8 p.m.; Dec. 10, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Dec. 11, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., next to the church.
Saturday, Dec. 10
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS COOKIE SALE at Christ Church United Methodist, 2 Brook St., Wellesley, on Dec. 10, 9 a.m.-Noon This event will feature cookies, breads, treats and photos with Santa. Information: 781-235-7569.
AVIV STRING QUARTET TO PERFORM at Wellesley College Houghton Chapel, 106 Central St., Wellesley, on Dec. 10, 8 p.m. The group’s program will feature Schulhoff, Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky. Aviv String Quartet was founded in Israel in 1997. Information: web.wellesley.edu/Acad/Music, 781-283-2028.
YANVALOU at Jewett Auditorium, Wellesley College, 106 Central St., Wellesley, on Dec. 10, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Yanvalou is a student ensemble performing traditional African and Caribbean music. Playing on authentic instruments, Yanvalou allows performers and audience members alike to experience a variety of cultures through music. Performances are presented in collaboration with the Harambee dancers. Information: publicinfo@wellesley.edu, 781-283-2373.
Sunday, Dec. 11
PARISH CHRISTMAS CONCERT at St. John the Evangelist Church, 9 Glen Road, Wellesley, on Dec. 11, 2 p.m. The program will feature both contemporary and traditional Christmas music performed by the Youth Choir, Contemporary Ensemble, Adult Choir and family Mass musicians of the parish, as well as children’s choirs from St. John School. Admission is free.
WELLESLEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENTS HOLIDAY POPS at MassBay Community College, 50 Oakland St., Wellesley Hills, on Dec. 11, 3 p.m. $25. “Sleigh Rides Around the World” will feature sleigh rides by local composers; sopranos Emily Browder Melville and Leslie Holmes; Hanna Bielawa, winner of the WSO “All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth” contest; a sing-along; and a visit from Santa. Tickets are $25 adults: $20 seniors and students; and free for children younger than 12. Tickets are available at Walgreens in Wellesley and Wellesley Books, online or by phone. Information: info@wellesleysymphony.org, wellesleysymphony.org, 781-235-0515.
Tuesday, Dec. 13
WELLESLEY MEN’S CLUB TO MEET at Friendly Aid Building, 219 Washington St., Wellesley, on Dec. 13, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. The club, sponsored by the Wellesley Service League, meets the second Tuesday of each month. All senior men are invited for refreshments and conversation. For a ride, call Carol Yermal. Information: 781-431-8657.
ROTARY CLUB OF WELLESLEY at Wellesley Community Center, 219 Washington St., Wellesley, on Dec. 13, 7:15 p.m. Rotary Club of Wellesley meets. Rotary Club is a service club dedicated to community and worldwide humanitarian projects and charitable activities. Information: 781-237-0054.
TREE OF LIGHTS at Hospice of the North Shore Greater Boston – Bertolon Center, 70 Walnut St., Wellesley, on Dec. 13, 5 p.m. Hospice of the North Shore Greater Boston presents this event, and invites the public to sponsor a light in memory or in honor of a loved one with a donation to support hospice. There will also be a reception where guests will be able to view the Honor Roll Book inscribed with the names of those memorialized on the tree. Information: hnsgb.org, 978-223-9787.
Wednesday, Dec. 14
PRESIDENT OF BABSON TO SPEAK ON ECONOMIC CRISIS at Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington St., Wellesley, on Dec. 14, 7 p.m. Len Schlesinger, president of Babson College, will address the economic crisis in a speech titled “Just Start: A Method for Making Decisions in an Unpredictable World.” Refreshments will be served at 7 p.m., and the talk will be at 7:30 p.m. The event is presented by Wellesley Free Library Centennial Fund, as a celebration of the creation of the John Wilkins Fund, an endowed book fund for economics, business and investments. All are welcome.
SHOPPERS’ CORNER at Schofield Elementary School, 27 Cedar St., Wellesley, on Dec. 14, 8:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Shoppers’ Corner sells gently-used items for the family. Proceeds benefit the school.
Thursday, Dec. 15
KIWANIS CLUB at Wellesley College Club, 727 Washington St., Wellesley, on Dec. 15, 12:15 p.m. Wellesley Kiwanis Club meets Thursdays, at 12:15 p.m., for luncheon and a program. The public is invited to attend. Information: wellesleykiwanis.com.
NEW BEGINNINGS at Wellesley Hills Congregational Church, 207 Washington St., Wellesley, on Dec. 15, 6:45 p.m.-9 p.m. Support group dealing with crisis, bereavement, transition to single life and moving on. Speakers and social activities are also featured. The group meets year-round every Thursday. Information: newbeginningswellesley.org, 781-235-8612.