Walpole Cultural Council

10/15/2026

Walpole Cultural Council (WCC) grant applications are due soon!

Deadline: October 15th

Don’t miss the opportunity to apply for funding to support arts, humanities, and cultural programs in our community. Submit your application today!

10/11/2026

Organizations, schools, and individuals are invited to apply for grants that support
cultural activities in the community. Proposals for community-oriented performance arts,
historical / humanities, and science programs will be accepted until October 15, 2026. Applications are available here- https://www.mass-
culture.org/lcc_public_applicant_guidelines.aspx.

06/16/2026

We are proud to sponsor such community events!

Be Inclusive will host its 7th Annual Juneteenth Celebration on Friday, June 19, and the 3rd Annual Pride Celebration on Saturday, June 27. Expect a lively mix of cultural programming, food, and family activities, with opportunities to connect with local leaders and businesses.

Thank you to the Walpole Cultural Council for supporting these cultural events and sharing with us!

Learn more: https://www.beinclusivema.org/events

06/13/2026

We are proud to sponsor and support this colourful community event!

Be Inclusive held their annual Holi celebration at Bird Park on Sun...

06/11/2026

📚✨ What a wonderful evening celebrating the power of creativity, storytelling, and community at the Walpole Writes Reception!

Congratulations to all participants and award recipients!👏👏👏

A heartfelt thank you to all who made this event such success. 🙏

06/06/2026

Come support plant factory at Walpole Farmer Market today.

06/02/2026

🎉✨ Congratulations to the Walpole Writes 2026 Winners! ✨🎉

We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible creativity, imagination, and storytelling talent showcased in this year's Walpole Writes competition. From heartfelt poems to captivating short stories, our writers inspired us with their unique voices and powerful ideas.

📚 Elementary (K-2nd) – Short Story
🏆 The Fruit Quest – Manvi Goyal
🏆 The Bubble Bees Go on an Adventure – Shlok Shah
🏆 The Tales – Emily Laisne
🏆 Pencil and World Domination – Cyrus Quan
🏆 The Wildfire – Clayton Wishart

📝 Elementary (K-2nd) – Poetry
🏆 Let Your Light Shine Bright – Manvi Goyal
🏆 Hi, Bug – Faye Miller

📚 Elementary (3rd-5th) – Short Story
🏆 The Last Train Home – Dhaanvi Vinod
🏆 Ticket Through Time – Cullen Foley
🏆 The Beauty of Companionship – Swathi Kumar

📝 Elementary (3rd-5th) – Poetry
🏆 The Night We Galloped – Helena Pacheco
🏆 If I Were... – Sameer Goyal
🏆 Friends – Lori Winer

📚 Middle School – Short Story
🏆 The Rhythm That Raised Me – Jiya Sonchhatra
🏆 Changing Seasons – Charlotte Lancaster
🏆 My Last Seven – Anjali Rangana & Marika Greer

📝 Middle School – Poetry
🏆 Odyssey – Isabella Buttaro
🏆 Sunset – Angela Joji
🏆 FRESH START – Yash Hora

📚 High School – Short Story
🏆 Supernova – Sanaaya Hora

📝 High School – Poetry
🏆 Not That Girl – Sanaaya Hora
🏆 Boston Lights in the Snow – Vanya Singh
🏆 On Hating Love Poems – Sanaaya Hora

📚 Adult – Short Story
🏆 Sometimes a Nest is Just For a Season – Chris Doty-Dunn
🏆 The First Goodbye – Riya Joshi
🏆 Pancakes – Lik Fun Chan-Do

📝 Adult – Poetry
🏆 Here – Kait Lanthier
🏆 Aging Joyfully – Namita Singla
🏆 When a Fish Takes a Risk – Chris Doty-Dunn
🏆 Life Goes On – Donna Storella

A heartfelt thank you to all participants for sharing your creativity with our community. Your words remind us of the power of storytelling to connect, inspire, and spark imagination.

Please join us in celebrating these talented writers and their remarkable achievements 4th annual Walpole Writes Reception in the Community Room at the Walpole Public Library on Wednesday, June 10th at 6:30pm.

05/09/2026

🌱 The Plant Factory is at Walpole Day today! Please stop by their stall and purchase a plant to support these amazing kids and their hard work. Every purchase helps encourage their creativity, learning, and entrepreneurial spirit. Thank you for supporting our local youth and community! 💚

04/28/2026

Walpole Writes deadline extended to May 4—get your entries in and let your creativity shine! ✍️

04/22/2026

Celebrate Holi at the park this Sunday April 12th at 11:00 AM!

Sponsored by Be Inclusive with tickets available at:
https://givebutter.com/walpoleholifestival