Free clothing, benefit concert, and Ikebana

Free clothing, benefit concert, and Ikebana - The Boston Globe

Free clothing, benefit concert, and Ikebana - The Boston Globe
Katusha Sports to sponsor Bigla women's team in 2020 - Cyclingnews.com
3 fresh, innovative spots to score designer women's clothing in San Francisco - Hoodline

Free clothing, benefit concert, and Ikebana - The Boston Globe

Posted: 30 Oct 2019 07:37 PM PDT

St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Marlborough offers free clothing to the general public on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 10 a.m. to noon. Men's, women's, and children's clothing in good to excellent condition are up for grabs, along with accessories like hats, gloves, coats, shoes, boots, and belts. Costume jewelry, purses, and fashion scarves will also be available. All items were donated by St. Stephen parishioners and friends who gave clean, popular, wearable items people will take and use, believing they are helping not only individuals but also the earth, keeping good clothing out of landfills. Bring a bag or one will be provided. The church is located at 537 Bolton St. (Route 85) near Navin Rink.

The Suzuki School of Newton will stage a benefit concert Nov. 17 featuring chamber works for strings, winds, and piano by Cesar Franck, Gabriel Faure, Franz Schubert, Luys de Narvaez, Samuel Barber, and contemporary composers Jennifer Grady and Max Richter. In addition to the faculty performances, there will be a silent auction, a raffle, and a post-concert reception. The fund-raising goal is $10,000; all of the proceeds will go to the James Thornblade Memorial Scholarship Fund, which directly offsets the cost of tuition for students facing financial hardship. Tickets are available at www.ssnfall2019.bpt.me. The event will be held at Second Church in Newton, 60 Highland St., at 4 p.m.

The Mary Finn School in Southborough has opened a permanent StoryWalk, in a ceremony honoring retired principal James Randell for his 12 years of service to students and his dedication to literary education. StoryWalk combines literacy with physical activity. Children and adults walk along a trail dotted with wooden poles, which hold metal frames that contain the individual pages of a book. The initial installation at the Mary Finn School is "All Are Welcome," by Alexandra Penfold, illustrated by Suzanne Kaufman. The StoryWalk was made possible through a grant provided by the Southborough Education Foundation and the efforts of recent Algonquin High School graduate Alexander Forrest. Visitors are welcome to the StoryWalk at any time when school classes are not in session.

The Massachusetts Horticultural Society hosts a six-week course in Ikebana, the art of Japanese flower arranging. Using all-natural materials, Ikebana seeks to bring out the inner qualities of flowers and plants and express emotion. The sculpture-like arrangements use color, line, and form to fashion living, almost spiritual, creations. Classes will be held every Tuesday between Nov. 5 and Dec. 10 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Gardens at Elm Bank, 900 Washington St., Wellesley. The series costs $250 for MassHort members and $325 for nonmembers. The fee covers books and materials. For additional information and to register, visit www.masshort.org/upcoming-classes.

The Sudbury Senior Center holds a Dementia Friendly Kick-Off Event Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 8:30 a.m. Dementia Friendly Sudbury invites attendees to raise awareness of the condition and learn more about the group's initiatives and how it hopes to help families and individuals affected by dementia. Coffee, tea, and breakfast will be served over a short presentation. Register by Friday, Nov. 8, at 978-443-3055 or senior@sudbury.ma.us. The senior center is located at 40 Fairbank Road.

Corey Dockser can be reached at corey.dockser@globe.com.

Katusha Sports to sponsor Bigla women's team in 2020 - Cyclingnews.com

Posted: 31 Oct 2019 03:15 AM PDT

The men's Katusha-Alpecin WorldTour team has been taken over by Israel Cycling Academy but the Katusha Sports clothing brand will remain in the sport in 2020, becoming the clothing supplier and title sponsor of the Bigla team. The team has announced it would be known as Bigla-Katusha next season.

"We've had 3 very successful years of working within the UCI men's WorldTour as our main partner, and we're now at a time where we are ready to extend our reach. We believe fully in women's cycling and we couldn't be more excited to kick off this project," Alexis Schoeb, CEO of Katusha Sports said in an announcement.

Bigla has signed Clara Koppenburg as a team leader for 2020 but has lost Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig to FDJ Nouvelle Aquitaine Futuroscope. Bigla-Katusha is not one of the eight women's team have applied for WorldTour status for 2020.

Last year Campana was accused of bullying and intimating several riders in 2015. He denied any wrongdoing, telling Cyclingnews, "What has been written is definitely not our side." No action was taken by the UCI but the team announced it would implement a mediation and conflict management service.

"It is great that Katusha has made the decision to come on board our team. They are a long-term partner and supporter of professional cycling, and will now be further venturing into women's cycling through their partnership with our team," Campana said in the announcement.

"This is clearly a sign that the sport, and our team, are continuing to develop along the right path. We are very pleased that Katusha will not only be providing us with advanced cycling apparel, but will also become the second title partner of the team. With this investment, Katusha demonstrates their innovation as well as confidence in the market of female cyclists around the world."

Katusha Sports is based in Geneva, Switzerland, and will use their partnership with Bigla to develop its women's range of clothing.

"With the pro team as a research 'lab' the goal of Katusha Sports will be to be able to offer the best in cutting edge technology, function and style for the women's market," Katusha Sports said.

"Our staff at Katusha Sports is 50% female, with our head of product development included in that. It might not sound like a stand out figure at first, but with an industry that is roughly 10% women, we're proud of this parity.

"We believe our partnerships and support should be aligned with this. We're excited to be partnering with such a well run and organised team, and we look forward to working closely with the riders and staff."

The 2020 Bigla-Katusha team kit will be revealed in January 2020 and available for purchase.

3 fresh, innovative spots to score designer women's clothing in San Francisco - Hoodline

Posted: 24 Oct 2019 10:34 AM PDT

Looking for the best new women's clothing outlets in San Francisco? If you're looking for designer brands, retail innovation, or custom bridal wear, these fresh spots should be on your list.

Re:store

120 Maiden Lane, Union Square

Re:store stocks women's clothing, jewelry and other products, bringing direct-to-consumer, online-only brands into a brick-and-mortar retail space.

"I wanted to build a community that connects aficionados and makes brands discoverable and accessible in a more personal way," writes founder and CEO Selene Cruz on the business's website.

The three-level, 4,200-square-foot space features products from 70 online brands — such as Sézane, & Other Stories, Dirty Lemon and Lisa Says Gah — with 2,000 other brands currently on the waitlist for shelf space. (Re:store also stocks products for men.)

Re:store's current Yelp rating of five stars out of seven reviews indicates positive attention from shoppers.

Yelper Diego R., who reviewed the business on Sept. 30, wrote, "I found the store to have attentive customer service and a really clean and chic vibe."

Bree L. added, "This is going to be my all-time fav boutique in S.F."

Re:store is open from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Monday-Saturday and 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Winnie Couture

1827 Union St., Marina

Winnie Couture is first San Francisco location of the Beverly Hills-based bridal wear designer.

Since its founding in 2001, Winnie Couture has expanded to Chicago, Houston, Charlotte, Dallas, Boston, Atlanta and now San Francisco. The San Francisco shop carries a full line of wedding gowns designed by brand co-founder Winnie Chlomin Lee, who has designed dresses for Hollywood celebrities, including Kelly Clarkson and Jennifer Aniston.

Visits to Winnie Couture are by appointment only, and its salon can accommodate up to six guests per party. (See the business's website to request an appointment).

Winnie Couture's current Yelp rating of four stars out of four reviews indicates the newcomer has received a warm welcome so far.

Yelper Grace L., who reviewed the shop on Sept. 30, wrote, "Go to Winnie if you want to find your dream dress!"

Winnie Couture is open from 11 a.m.–7 p.m. daily.

Rent The Runway

228 Grant Ave., Floor 2 and 3, Union Square

Rent The Runway is a clothing and accessory rental service and the first San Francisco outpost for the online company.

At Rent The Runway, customers purchase membership plans that give them access to a wide array of designer garments, accessories, home goods and more, which can be rented for an indefinite amount of time. The service's stock features a rotating selection of more than 15,000 styles from 650-plus designers, including formal and maternity wear, and memberships are available in three tiers: Reserve ($30/rental), Update ($89/month) and Unlimited ($159/month). Promotional discounts are available to first-time customers. See the business's website for more details.

At this brick-and-mortar shop, Rent The Runway members can browse and try on new offerings, as well as pick up and return their rentals. One-on-one styling appointments are also available.

Yelpers are still warming up to Rent The Runway, which currently holds three stars out of seven reviews on the site.

Liz F., who visited the new addition on Oct. 19, wrote, "I went to the store for my first time today, and everyone was super nice and helpful!"

Meanwhile, Lauren W. noted, "I'm rooting for RTR, but I was very underwhelmed by this flagship. Here's hoping it gets a layout update and their next location is not at the top of a super narrow stairwell."

Rent The Runway is open from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. on weekdays, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Sunday.

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