Waylandenews Executive Director Kim Reichelt is a member of the Wayland School Committee
Non-Profit Highlight
Golden Tones Chorus
Mission:Golden Tones Chorus practices and provides enriching entertainment for senior facilities, schools, and public events. Members, of retirement age, sing and dance to lift spirits and promote health and social engagement for everyone involved.
The last day to register for the upcoming state and presidential Election is Wednesday, October 19. You can register at the Town’s Clerk’s office, or you can register online here.
WaylandeNews’ Kim Reichelt is walking with WillWin Against ALS in this weekend’s Boston Walk to Defeat ALS. You can learn about why we are walking, join our team and/or make a donation online here.
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Trustees Announce New Library Director. Dana Mastroianni begins as Director of the Wayland Free Public Library effective October 31, 2016. Current Director, Ann Knight, will retire on October 28th.
The residents of Wayland have a long history of taking pride in our schools. We frequently take a moment to credit our outstanding teachers for their efforts in guiding our children and teaching them well, and we should. But, of course, the teachers can’t achieve this great success in a vacuum – just as important is the community that encourages our students and supplements the efforts of the schools themselves. We would like you to join us in thanking those unsung heroes who linger behind the scenes and provide that backbone of support.
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‘UNITED’ in new school goals. Superintendent Paul Stein described six new district goals at a forum last week, using the acronym UNITED to guide the district forward and help prioritize strategic initiatives. “In this year of (political) discord, we’re focusing on being united, united around these goals,” said Stein. “The purpose of having district-wide goals is so that you can leverage your resources well, and so your efforts are not scattered.” The new goals replace those that have guided the district for the past five years, referred to as HEART, an acronym that encompassed health, evaluation, response to intervention and technology learning.
* Wayland Planning Board faces Open Meeting Law complaint. A resident has called out the Planning Board after she says members discussed and voted on a potential Special Town Meeting article that was not listed on its agenda. The board’s Aug. 22 agenda listed a public hearing to consider five potential zoning amendments, but it did not mention a street acceptance article that the board discussed and approved submitting for Special Town Meeting, according to an Open Meeting Law complaint filed last month by Linda Segal.
* Pam’s Run raises nearly $70K for nonprofit. When Pam Manikas Washek was first diagnosed with cancer in 2002, her family remembers that she never complained about her illness. Instead, she witnessed the help and support that came from not just her family and friends, but her neighbors in Wayland. “She would say ‘shouldn’t everyone live in a community like that?'” said her sister Joanna Manikas.
How you can help…
WillWin Against ALS is a team of over 70 walkers in the October 22 Boston Walk to Defeat ALS. They are raising money to support people in our community with ALS and to spread awareness of the urgency to find a treatment and a cure. Please consider joining our team in the Boston Walk to Defeat ALS on October 22 or choose a team member and donate to our cause. Our team page is online here.
CAPA Bottle and Can Drive, October 29 at the Wayland High School, Town Pool Parking Lot, Saturday, October 29, 10am-2pm. Time to donate your refundable bottles and cans – Please start saving them if you haven’t already! The CAPA Bottle and Can Drive is coming! This is a fun and high-spirited event and volunteers are always appreciated for their service! The Bottle and Can Drive is a significant fund-raiser for the Wayland High School visual and performing arts programs and CAPA needs your refundable cans and bottles more than ever! High School student volunteers will receive community service hours to use toward their graduation requirements. Contact CAPA at Contact@WHSArts.org for more information on how to volunteer. Please help us to support the Arts in our schools!
Wayland Conservation holding volunteer event for trail maintenance
The Wayland Conservation Department will be holding a trail maintenance and invasive plant removal event at Trout Brook Conservation Area on Saturday October 22 from 11am-2pm (rain date October 29). Trout Brook is a 50 acre area comprised of predominantly white pine forest surrounding a freshwater swamp. A mile and a half of trails run throughout the property. Join us for a fun and rewarding day outdoors helping to maintain one of Wayland’s beautiful conservation areas! Any amount of time you can help is appreciated and useful, so come and stay as long as you want. All ages are welcome including children if accompanied by an adult. Please no dogs. The entrance to Trout Brook is at 22 Campbell Rd. On-street parking is available across from the entrance. (Please do not park in front of the gate.)
Bring hand tools only (pruners, loppers, pruning saws etc.) for clearing the trails and removing invasive plants. Long Pants, long sleeves, gloves and sturdy solid footwear are highly suggested. Please contact the Conservation office at 508-358-3669 or email Brian Harris for more information.
2014 Wayland High School Graduate Running for a Cause
Rachel Schneider, WHS class of 2014 is running the New York TCS Marathon on November 6 in support of pancreatic research and in memory of Mr. Jim Griffin, a former guidance counselor and coach at WHS. Rachel is a member of team Project Purple, an organization that helps raise money for pancreatic cancer research. The devastating effects of pancreatic cancer were deeply felt when the Wayland community faced a tragic loss. “Mr. Griffin was known not only as a guidance counselor and coach, but as a role model and friend. He provided an immense amount of support and encouragement to everyone he interacted with. He was an incredibly caring person and the impact of his actions and kindness will always be remembered.” said Rachel.
Despite being the third deadliest cancer, pancreatic cancer research is gravely underfunded. It receives the least amount of research funding out of the top ten cancers. Project Purple is working tirelessly to change this. Please join Rachel and Project Purple in the fight against Pancreatic Cancer by donating online here.
Let’s Be Friends! October is membership month for the Friends of the Wayland Public Library. The Friends underwrite all Library programming, the museum pass program, ESOL, and the movie and audio book collections. If you’ve enjoyed any of these in the past year, please consider joining the Friends or renewing your membership today. Pick up a brochure at the Library or join/renew online with a credit card at waylandlibrary.org/friends.
Book & Bake Sale. The Friends of the Library will sponsor their Fall Book and Bake Sale in the Large Hearing Room in the Wayland Town Building on Saturday, November 5, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday, November 6, from noon-4 p.m. There will also be a preview for members of the Friends on Friday, November 4, from 5-8 p.m. Memberships will be available at the sale starting at 4:30 p.m. Sale items include delicious baked goods and thousands of quality books in good condition for children and adults. All proceeds go to support Library programs and services. Donations of books will be accepted during set-up in the Large Hearing Room on Wednesday, November 2, and Thursday, November 3. Internet book scanning devices are not permitted in the sale area. Bakers Needed! The Friends are looking for bakers to contribute confections to the fall book sale. Baked goods attract sweet lovers of all ages to the sale and add substantially to the bottom line. Donations of baked goods will be accepted from Friday until the end of the sale on Sunday. For more information, contact Anne Heller at 508-358-4515.
Volunteer opportunity at SVT Halloween Pumpkin Patch event/ Sudbury Valley Trustees is seeking student volunteers for our annual Pumpkin Patch family event on Saturday, October 22. This is a fun Halloween harvest festival at Wolbach Farm in Sudbury. Volunteers are needed for setup, activities, and breakdown. Two shifts: 10am-1:30pm and 1-5pm. More information about Pumpkin Patch can be found here at our website. Email Michael Sanders (or call 978-443-5588 X111) for more information and to volunteer.
The Wayland Community Fund. The Wayland Community Fund is available to help Wayland residents in financial need. In the past eighteen years the WCF has provided over $500,000 in assistance to people in Wayland who can’t pay their rent, who are behind in utility payments, who need help with medical expenses, food, children’s clothes and many other items. Most of the people who are helped have multiple problems including health and medical issues, unemployment, and homelessness. Some are grandparents living on social security while supporting children. Mothers with children and no home have been helped as well as teenagers with no family or economic resources. The Wayland Community Fund is staffed by five unpaid volunteers. They receive no public or taxpayer funding. There are no overhead costs as the volunteers pay for mailing, brochure preparation, printing and all incidental expenses. One hundred percent of every dollar contributed goes directly towards people in Wayland. For more information please see the Town of Wayland website online here.
The Wayland Schools PTO GreenTeam reminds you to deposit your clothes and textiles into the bins located at each school and the Landfill. The collection is down from 2015. Remember, all textiles, backpacks, stuffed animals and shoes that are clean and bagged go toward the activities of the PTO. We need your support. As you clean out your closets, basements and kids’ rooms – please remember your items turn into Wayland School dollars. Wayland is an active participant of the Massachusetts DEP Textile Recovery Program, an effort designed to recycle and remove 85% of the textiles from the waste stream. Your donations not only remove textiles from the waste stream, but are also put back to use: 45% of the content is reused, 30% is turned into wiping cloths, 20% converted to fibers, 5% must be destroyed. Please continue to donate your unwanted clothes in our bins – your textiles generate funds for the Wayland PTO. For a complete list of acceptable items for recycling, click here.
The Town is looking for volunteers to fill board vacancies. The Town of Wayland is looking for volunteers. The list of open positions is posted on the Town’s website
The application process is easy. Citizens interested in filling vacancies on various boards and committees can express their interest by sending an email to
or a letter to the Board of Selectmen, Town of Wayland, 41 Cochituate Road, Wayland, MA 01778. Please include a statement of interest and provide information on your education and experience (professional or volunteer) relevant to the position you seek. You are also encouraged to attend a meeting or to contact the chair of the board or committee in which you are interested. Information on meeting dates and contact information for the chair are generally provided on the board and committee pages on the town’s website. Selectmen will interview candidates as part of the regular Selectmen’s meeting at the Town Building. You will be contacted to schedule an interview. Please note that, in order to be considered for appointment, you must be a registered voter in the Town of Wayland.
Meeting Schedule for The Week: See the Town Website’s Calendar online here. Please check the online calendar for the latest updates, as meetings noted below could have been updated (change in date, time or location) since we captured them. Also, some meetings could have been added since we collected the calendar information.
Please check the Town Calendar to confirm meeting times, locations and agenda. There can be updates from when we capture the schedule below.
Monday, October 17
* Board of Selectmen, 7pm. Agenda includes: Executive Session, review new position requests, STM articles (Articles 8-11: funds to purchase 107 Old Sudbury Rd and 8 Glezen Lane for water resource protection, assisted/independent living nursing home zoning bylaw, home occupation bylaw), update on rail trail, receive recommendation on selection of Project Developer from River’s Edge Advisory Committee, Town Administrator evaluation
* School Committee, 7pm. Agenda includes: meet with Recreation Director and Recreation Commission to discuss and possible vote to suport TM articles and potential use and/or construction at 195/207 Main St, discussion and possible vote to approve division of parcel at 195 Main St., review end of year financial report and report submitted to DESE, FY18 capital requests, including bus parking space, FY18 budget process and ways to engage community, discussion of representatives to Audit and Permanent Municipal Building Committees, selection criteria for peer towns, communication update and discussion regarding school start times
* Finance Committee, 7pm. Agenda includes: report from Finance Director, department CIP discussions, discussion and possible vote of: Mission Statement, Finance Committee responsibilities, Town Financial Strategy and Goals
* Wayland Real Asset Planning Committee, 7:30pm. Agenda includes: finalize outline for final report, review STM articles, report on and discussion of committee member assignments
Tuesday, October 18
* Library Trustees, 8:45am. Agenda includes: discussion of jurisdiction division of the 207-195 Main St parcel
* Zoning Board of Appeals, 7pm. Agenda includes: 522 Boston Post Rd (new signage at Herb Chambers), 150 Main St. (building permit appeasls), 3 Riverview Circle (addition)
* Surface Water Quality Committee, 7:30pm. Agenda includes: Dudley Pond (fluridone, Mansion Beach e. coli), Heard Pond (hand pulling, seed survey), Lake Cochituate, Mill Pond
* Energy Initiatives Advisory Committee, 7:30pm. Agenda includes: discussion areas (residential initiatives, municipal initiatives, municipal levels, promotions, vehicles, green community grant possibilities), updates on current projects (streetlights, municipal solar, resiliency grant, META grant)
* Housing Partnership, 7:30pm. Agenda includes: report by housing consultant, update on various projects: Habitat, Craftsman, Commonwealth Residences, River’s Edge
Wednesday, October 19
* Library Trustees, 8am. Agenda includes: update regarding library planning and design study, planning for welcome and orientation of new library director and farewell for retiring library director
* Board of Public Works, 7pm. Agenda includes: irrigation application permit, consideration and possible vote to transfer land at 195 Main St, roles and responsibilities for determining water ban violation fines, water ban fine appeal (36 York Rd), library drainage project update, water department debt, STM articles, temporary sign policy
* Personnel Board, 7pm. Agenda includes: Executive Session, update on FY18 budget reqeusts for new positions and position modifications
* Community Preservation Committee, 7:30pm. Agenda includes: report on article for STM (Mainstone Farm grant application), application process and financial procedures for approved projects, signs for CPA projects
* Wastewater Management District Commission, 7:30pm. Agenda includes: review and discussion of Title V design flow and allocations for Town Center, review of financial reporting for operational budget and update on betterment finances, what to do with 820gpd of design flow, website status
* Historical Commission, 7:30pm. Agenda includes: discussion of Rice Road Dam gatehouse, update on Stone’s Bridge, North Cemetery, railroad and rail trail, archaeology
Thursday, October 20
* Conservation Commission, 7pm. Agenda includes: Public Hearings for: Eversource to construct access road on MBTA railroad right of way, 9 Wayland Hills Rd septic system repair, 15, 17 and 21 Training Field Rd, 17 Hereford Rd, 12 Lundy Lane, 15 York Rd
* Wayland Housing Authority, 7:30pm, Bent Park Community Room, 12 Bent Avenue. Agenda includes: Executive Director’s report, CVA smoking shed, CVA fire supression system update, Annual Report to the Town of Wayland, Chapter 40B affordable housing update
* Historic District Commission, 7:30pm. Agenda incldues: 20 Bow Rd (potential window replacement and paint color variation of existing), design review guidelines
Friday, October 14
* No meetings currently scheduled
Announcements
New announcements this week
Community Update with Library Architects, Wednesday, November 2. A Community Update on the Wayland Free Public Library Planning and Design Study of the 207-195 Main Street Site will be held on Wednesday, November 2 at 7pm at the Senior Center in the Wayland Town Building. Wayland residents are invited to attend a forum that will update the community on progress made in the Library Planning and Design Study that was approved at Town Meeting last fall. Over the past few months, the project’s team, led by Tappe Architects, presented information about preliminary studies of the proposed sites in a public forum, and the Library Planning Committee and Board of Library Trustees recommended to the Permanent Municipal Building Committee (PMBC) that 207-195 Main Street (the former DPW site) be the focus of the Planning and Design Study. The recommendation was accepted unanimously by the PMBC.
Tappe Architects will meet again with Wayland residents in a public forum to present more detailed concept drawings for a new library building at 207-195 Main Street. Members of the architectural team, the Board of Library Trustees, and the Library Planning Committee will be on hand to answer questions. Please plan on attending this important update on November 2 -we’re interested in hearing your thoughts on our progress to date. For more information, please contact Aida Gennis, Chair, Board of Library Trustees at wgs3155@gmail.com
Wayland Middle School Boys’ Hockey Team Tryouts, October 23 and 26. Sunday, October 23 at 7:30am at Ryan Arena/Watertown and Wednesday, October 26 at 4:30pm New England Sports Center (NESC)/Marlborough – Try out for the WMS boys’ hockey team! The team is a game-only league and plays all home games at NESC with some non-league games at local rinks. The season begins at the end of October through late February/early March and is a great way to play with other hockey players in Wayland. All players must have a current USA Hockey member ID # to tryout and play for the team. Tryout fee is $50. Please contact Jennifer Bonner if your player is interested in trying out or for more information.
Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos at Good Shepherd Parish, October 22-23
The Pequenos Are Coming! Please join Good Shepherd Parish on the weekend of October 22-23 when we welcome members of Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos-Spanish for “Our Little Brothers and Sisters.” A troupe of musicians and dancers from NPH Mexico will provide music at the 5pm Sunday Mass at St. Zepherin Church, and will perform at a Fiesta Dinner following Mass in St. Zepherin hall. A university student who grew up in the NPH home in Guatemala will speak at the other Masses that weekend (8:30 am Sunday at St. Zepherin church, and 4:00 pm Saturday and 10:30 am Sunday at St. Ann church). Tickets for the dinner are $10 per person, and are available after Mass or by contacting Jody Pongratz at Good Shepherd Parish at 508-650-3545 or jpongratz@goodshepherdwayland.org. Everyone is welcome at the Mass. More details are online here.
Fall Open Houses at The Children’s Way. The Children’s Way, a Wayland school district early childhood education program, is holding two Open Houses this fall. These are adult informational meetings onFriday, October 21 and Thursday, November 3, 8:45am-10am.
The sessions are being held in the Wayland Town Building on the first floor in the Selectmen’s Hearing Room. This is an opportunity to meet Director Katy Merrell, learn how the program promotes children’s learning and development and tour the classrooms. Parents will observe teacher and children engaged in daily activities. RSVP at 508-358-7072. The Children’s Way currently serves about 100 families. Programming is for children ages 2 through 5, and both half and full day schedules are available.
WayCAM offers Field Production and Editing course
Our field production and editing class will help you to get started on your own video idea! This course will cover basic equipment setup and use, shot composition, and how to setup audio to make sure your video is the best it can be. Once we’ve captured our footage, the class will transition into editing using Final Cut Pro X. This class will meet two times, October 18 and 25, for 60 minutes each. To take this class, you must be a WayCAM member (join online here). There is a $25 registration fee for the class. To sign up, please email mark@waycam.tv
Spring Baseball and Softball Registration Now Open – Early Bird Discount Available
Registration is now open for all Wayland Little League spring baseball and softball programs. With programs available for kids in grades K-9, we have options for every age group and every skill level. Our goal is to provide a fun, safe, positive environment where kids learn and develop their skills and understanding of the games, so register today and be a part of our continued growth. And if you register before January 15th, you’ll not only receive a 25% Early Bird Discount, you’ll also be automatically entered to win a FREE registration!
To learn more about Wayland Little League baseball and softball programs and to register, visit www.waylandlittleleague.org.
More than half of the food we consume – everything from fruits to grains and nuts to vegetables – is the product of pollination. For several years now, scientists have warned of significant declines in the population of bees, the most active of nature’s pollinators. Similar concern has been expressed about many species of butterflies, which are also prolific pollinators.
The Wayland Garden Club, the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts, and National Garden Clubs, Inc. are sponsoring two pollination-themed competitions to develop and creatively express environmental awareness.
The competitions are open to all area students and prizes range from the opportunity to see the winner’s work published, to $1,000 scholarships. All entries must be received by November 24. Local entries in the two competitions are sponsored by the Wayland Garden Club on behalf of the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts and must be submitted in typed, hardcopy form. Entries should be sent to Patrice Barton. For additional information call Patrice at 508-868-7226. The competitions are a poetry competition (grades K-9) and an essay competition (grades 9-12). Details are online here.
Community Nursery School Open House, October 26. Community Nursery School of Wayland is hosting an Open House for families looking for a preschool for the 2017-2018 school year. Come join us on Wednesday, October 26, 6-8-pm. Children are welcome to come along and check out the classrooms, meet the teachers, and tour the school. Our Director and Registrar will also be available to answer your questions. Visit our website at www.cnswayland.org, or call us at 508-651-2555 for additional information.
Library Holiday Hours. The library will be closed on Friday, November 11, for Veterans Day.
The Leveller with Jacqueline Dembar Greene at the Library. When Wayland author Jackie Greene discovered the legend of Tom Cook, the wily colonial figure haunted her until she gave him a voice. Was he a thief or was he truly leveling off the fortunes of those who had more than they needed with those who never had enough? Metrowest’s own Robin Hood became the kernel for her middle grade historical novel, “The Leveller,” set in 1789. Jackie will tell us about this person and how she drew on rumor and history to create the book. Ms. Greene is the author of 38 books for young readers including the award-winning American Girl Rebecca series. Autographed books will be available following the presentation on Thursday, November 3, from 7-8:30 pm
Baby and Pre-School Programs at the Library
* Weekly Storytimes!
* Mother Goose Time (Infants-2.5 years) most Tuesday mornings, 10:30-11 a.m.
* StoryVine (2.5 -5 years) most Thursday mornings from 10:30-11 a.m.
* Baby and Me Fridays: 10/14, 10/21, and 10/28 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. for ages 2-12 months. Meet other caregivers and children and have fun! This play group is led by Beverly Mobilia of the Wayland Community Partnerships for Children and Families.
* Toddler STEM: Science. Wednesdays: 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, and 11/9 10:30-11 a.m. for ages 15-30 months with caregivers. Space is limited and registration is required. Please register for all four workshops through our online event calendar by going to the first listed session on October 19.
* Zumba Kids Jr. Tuesday, October 25, 10:3-11 a.m. for children ages 2.5 to 4 years old
School Age Programs at the Library
* Maker Lab: Monster Slime, Wednesday, October 19, 3-4 p.m. for children ages 5 and up. Put on a lab coat and enter the Maker Lab! In this session children will learn about chemical reactions by making monster slime.
* Parent-Child Book Group. Wednesday, October 19, at 7 p.m. for third and fourth graders with a parent. October’s book for discussion is “The Wishing Spell” by Chris Colfer.
* Storytime with Dog! Thursday, October 20, 10:30-11a.m. for ages 3 and up. Children will listen to dog stories and have a special canine visitor as Corbyn, a beautiful Samoyed, and her owner Helen will join us.
* Book Buddies. Monday, October 24, 4-5 p.m. for children in grades K to 2 with an adult. This month local parent and author Giselle Shardlow will read her picture book “Trisha’s Fall Photography” and teach children the poses presented in the book. We will also do a craft.
* Paint a Pumpkin! Wednesday, October 26, 2-5 p.m. for ages 4 and up. Get in the spirit for Halloween and paint a mini pumpkin with art educator Ashley MacLeod.
* Lego Club. Wednesday November 2, 3-4 p.m. for ages 5 and up. Children will make fabulous creations out of Legos.
* Author Visit. Thursday, November 3, 7-8:30 p.m., for middle-grade students. Jackie Greene, author of “The Leveller” will join us to talk about her books.
Art Workshop: Paint with Coffee. Wednesday, November 9, 3-4pm at the Library for grades 6 and up. Artist Sudakshina Ghosh will lead a workshop for teens on painting with coffee. Registration through the Library’s online calendar (direct link is online here) is required.
November Book Discussions for Adults. The library runs several adult book groups, and new members are always welcome. For more information about any of the groups, call the library at 508-358-2311.
* Noontime Book Group: Friday, November 4, 12-2 p.m., “In the Garden of Beasts” by Erik Larson
* Armchair Travel Book Club: Wednesday, November 9, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., “Dark Star Safari” by Paul Theroux
* Clean Eating Book Club: Thursday, November 10, 6-7:30 p.m. Author Catherine Walther will join us for discussion and share with us her experience as a cookbook author! For more information about her books, go to catherinewalthers.com.
* Evening Book Group: Monday, November 14, 7-8:30 p.m., “The Piano Tuner” by Daniel Philippe Mason
Art Exhibits at the Library. In October the library foyer contains “Travels Near and Far” by painter Jeannette Corbett. The Raytheon Room features photographs by Wayland elementary school students in an exhibit coordinated by Conrad Gees.
NaNoWriMo. NaNoWriMo (which stands for National Novel Writing Month) challenges participants to write 50,000 words over the course of the month and encourages them by offering Write-In events that provide support and inspiration. The library is participating in NaNoWriMo with a kick-off event with author Jeremy Flagg on Saturday, November 5, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Mr. Flagg, a five-time published author of young adult and science fiction will discuss ways to be a more prolific writer. Following his program you can stay at the library from 12-5 p.m. and dive right into work. We are holding two more Write-Ins on Tuesdays, November 8 and November 22 from 6-9 p.m. For more information contact Rachel Sideman-Kurtz at rsideman@minlib.net.
Just Eat It! Documentary at the Library. We all love food. As a society, we devour countless cooking shows, culinary magazines, and foodie blogs. So how could we possibly be throwing nearly 50% of it in the trash? “Just Eat It” looks at our systemic obsession with expiry dates, perfect produce, and portion sizes, and reveals the core of this seemingly insignificant issue that is having devastating consequences around the globe. Co-sponsored with Transition Wayland. Monday, November 7, 7-9pm.
Planning for next “Wayland Reads” Program. Everyone is invited to join us in the library’s Raytheon Room on Tuesday, November 8, 2:30-3:30 p.m. for the first planning meeting for Wayland Reads 2017. If you’d like to be involved but cannot make the meeting, contact Rachel Sideman-Kurtz at rsideman@minlib.net.
Library Director Retirement. After nearly 14 years as Library Director, Ann Knight will retire at the end of October. Ann started working at the library in 1995 as a reference librarian and was the Assistant Library Director from 1997-2002. There will be an open house at the library on Sunday, October 30, from 3-5pm to celebrate Ann’s tenure at the library. Music and light refreshments! Come on down and wish Ann well in retirement!
Announcements from Prior Newsletters
Barker School of Ballet – Still Accepting Registrations for 2016-2017 Season! The Barker School of Ballet is still accepting registrations for the 2016-2017 Season. Classes are offered for students ages 3 – Adult at the Barker Dance Studio on 139 Draper Road, Wayland. Class schedules and registration information is available at www.barkerballet.com. For more information please contact Allyson Barker at 508-358-4240 or via email at allyson.barker54@gmail.com. The Barker School of Ballet has been offering pre-professional classes in classical ballet for over 50 years. The Barker School for Ballet is a WaylandeNews Philanthropic Sponsor, and proudly supports the Creative Arts Parent Association.
Open House for Library’s Director Ann Knight. On October 30, 3-5pm, please join the Board of Library Trustees and the Friends of the Wayland Public Library for a reception in Ann’s honor. Light refreshments will be served along with live music by Sinti Rhythm, featuring Reference Librarian Andy Moore. Open House at the Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Road, Wayland
For many, the recent tornado in Concord was a wake up call to prepare for the unexpected. Winter is coming and power outages are often inevitable. For those who have a basic plan and some essentials in place, dealing with the unexpected is less stressful. Wayland COA is hosting a Prepare Fair, Wednesday, October 19 at the Town Building. Lots of information and give-aways to help you start a basic kit…whistle, flashlight, Register your cell phone for Swift 911 with the Police Dept. Pick up File of Life for your ‘fridge plus information on generators, lock boxes, helpful features of smart and flip phones and more. Exhibit tables open at 11:30am – Don’t miss the gadget display with ideas to keep you comfortable and able to communicate during difficult times. Q&A with the Fire Chief David Houghton and Assistant Fire Chief Neil McPherson begins at noon. Complimentary “Soup’s On”. Reservations appreciated (Council On Aging office: 508-358-2990)
Board of Health Registers Residents for Hazardous Waste Day. The Wayland Board of Health is pre-registering Wayland residents for its next Household Hazardous Waste collection day to be held on Saturday, October 22. The collection location will be at the New DPW Garage at 66 River Road.
Residents interested in disposing of household hazardous waste must complete a pre-registration form on which they may choose a half-hour slot between 9am and 11am. The pre-registration slots are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Forms are available online here (or click here for full listing which includes physical locations). Completed forms must be submitted to the Board of Health office by Friday, October 21 at noon. Additional information regarding the location of the collection and the types of household hazardous waste that will or will not be collected is also listed on the registration form. Additional information and additional dates available in nearby towns are included in full listing online here.
The Vokes Players of Wayland present the boisterous musical mystery The Mystery of Edwin Drood, directed by Laura Espy Lippitt; musical direction by Howard Boles. Performances will be held at Beatrice Herford’s Vokes Theatre, Route 20 in Wayland, MA from November 3 through 19, Thursday-Saturday evenings at 8pm with a 2pm matinee on Saturdays, November 12 & 19. For tickets and information call 508-358-4034, or order online via our website www.vokesplayers.org. Ticket prices are $22 for Thursday evenings & Saturday matinees; $28 for Friday & Saturday evenings. The historic Beatrice Herford’s Vokes Theatre in Wayland is one of the truly unique cultural and historical resources in Metrowest. The Vokes Players is a non-profit theatrical organization. The Mystery of Edwin Drood is the first production of our 2016-17 season; our 319th production to date. The theatre is wheelchair accessible. For more information about the Vokes Player, this show and its cast, visit the Vokes website at www.vokesplayers.org.
Wally the Green Monster to Visit SVT’s Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival, October 22. Come celebrate the fall season at Sudbury Valley Trustees’ (SVT) Annual Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival. Family fun features live music, games, animals, fall treats, and a visit from the Red Sox beloved mascot, Wally the Green Monster. The event will take place at Wolbach Farm, 18 Wolbach Road in Sudbury on Saturday, October 22, 12-4pm. In addition to Wally the Green Monster, a variety of activities will include Drumlin Farm’s screech owl, a beekeeper demo, and the grand opening of SVT’s Storybook Trail. Open Table will offer a hands-on community service opportunity and there will be cider, donuts and more seasonal snacks to enjoy. Costumes welcome! Complete event details are available at svtweb.org/pumpkinpatch. Admission is free for SVT members and the non-member fee is $2 per person with a $10 family maximum.
Halloween Pizza Party. Join us for a Halloween pizza party! Come start your trick-or-treating with us! Join us in the Vestry at First Parish in Wayland (50 Cochituate Rd.) on Monday, October 31 (4:30-6:00 p.m.) for a free Halloween Pizza Party. Everyone is welcome to attend. First Parish will provide pizza to share and glow sticks for safe travels, as well as a treat to start off your adventure! Please RSVP to Kate Holland.
Painting Flowers in Watercolors Workshop. In this two-day workshop with instructor Cecilia Sharma, learn a step-by-step approach for painting flowers from reference photographs. With a focus on shape, color, light and shadow, you will learn how to create value pattern, smooth washes for petals, dark background and shadows to add detail and drama to your watercolor painting.
Dates: 2 day workshop – November 3 and 4, 2016 (Thursday and Friday) Level: Limited to 10 – Beginner and Intermediate Time: 10am-1pm Cost: $75 for 2 days Location: Arts Wayland Studio at Community Arts, 107 Concord Road, Wayland, MA, 01778. Register online here
Learn to Cross Country Ski with EMBK. EMBK is a parent-run cross country ski club meeting from December to March. No experience necessary! EMBK is for children ages 7 to 13 – absolute beginners to experienced competitive skiers. No cuts, no try-outs! Cross country skiing is one of the best physical activities, summer or winter. It’s great fun, great exercise, and the whole family can do it. The club meets at the Weston / Leo J. Martin Ski Track where they make snow all winter!
Register children (at least age 7 by 1/1/2017)online here through December 14. Program flyer online here
Your participation will help reduce cost, and allow us to provide a more efficient and orderly town meeting experience. Thanks!
ADHD: Turn a Disability into an Advantage, at Any Age. October 20, 20166-8PM Open House. Learn from Dr. Edward Hallowell, the “Father of ADHD”, and some of the best practitioners in the field as they describe ADHD, Dyslexia and Learning Differences management, treatment and alternative choices; ; how child and adult therapy works; parenting tactics to create a calm household; how Neuropsychological testing can unlock the mysteries in our brains, plus much more. Light refreshments will be served. Space is limited, please register by calling 978-287-0810 xt 117 or going online here. Free. The Hallowell Center Boston MetroWest, 144 North Rd, Suite 2450, Sudbury, MA 01776
Grades 1 -4 Children’s Chorus Still Enrolling. For the first time since its fall 2013 inception, Little Local Vocals Children’s Chorus is offering programs in both Loker and Claypit Hill Schools. While enrollment in both schools is sufficient to offer the Grades 1 – 4 after-school program led by Ms. Patrice Buckley, additional singers from all three elementary schools are still welcome to enroll. Buckley, a former Wayland Public Schools general music teacher and graduate of Boston University’s Music Education program, had been directing children from all three elementary schools in the Loker School Theatre but has now expanded the program to a second location. Claypit Hill’s Tuesday sessions and Loker’s Wednesday sessions began this month and continue for a total of 13 sessions, so young singers may still join. At the end of the fall session, the two programs will have joint rehearsals and then perform a concert together. For more information and to register, go online here.
Senator Ross Announces Wayland Meeting Opportunities for Constituents, October 18. Senator Richard Ross is pleased to announce that he will be holding afternoon meeting hours in Wayland on Tuesday, October 18 at the Wayland Town Hall (41 Cochituate Road) from 12:30pm-1:30pm. The afternoon meetings will provide constituents with an opportunity to meet with Senator Ross to discuss any matters of importance to them. To register for a meeting, please call the office of Senator Ross at (617) 722-1555 or email Richard.Ross@masenate.gov with a preferred time and a brief description of the topics you would like to discuss. Please contact the office of Senator Ross with any questions or concerns at (617) 722-1555 or Richard.Ross@masenate.gov.
Library Visit by Author Chris Grabenstein. We are very excited that on Wednesday, October 26, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Chris Grabenstein, popular children’s author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library and The Island of Dr. Libris, will visit our library! He will read from his new book “Welcome to Wonderland: Home Sweet Motel” and give a presentation about reading and writing.
More Library Staff News. We have seen some changes at our public service desks lately. Long-time circulation team member Judy Meyers retired from the library at the end of September. We will all really miss the sense of fun she brought to the job, her welcoming attitude, and her great work ethic. Judy has been replaced by the familiar face of Sarah Hogan who will continue to work at the circulation desk and also take over the task of handling our periodicals. Sarah received her Master’s Degree in Library Science from McGill University. Meanwhile, Patricia Reilly will take Sarah’s job as Library Assistant. Patti has been working here as a substitute clerk for a couple years, so she is already familiar with our operation and many of our patrons. Assistant Children’s Librarian Amy Horning is leaving for a new position in the Children’s Room of the Medford Public Library.
Indian Classical Dance. On Tuesday, November 1, at 7:30pm Pallavi Nagesha will be at the library with her dance students to present the next program in our Great Presenters Series: Bharatanatyam: The Dance of the Gods.” Have you ever wondered what Indian classical dancing is? Have you pondered on the connection between dance and spirituality? Come learn what the oldest written grammar of performing arts has to say about aesthetics, spirituality, and entertainment. Ms. Nagesha has performed Bharatanatyam in over 20 large productions with lead roles since 2001 and is engaged in choreographing and producing many cultural events. She currently teaches at Rasarang, serves as the Creative Director of Meru Education Foundation, and works for the Wayland BASE program. She has two children who are both dancers and follow their own passions and artistic bliss.
Genealogy 101. On Thursday, October 27, 7-9pm, the library is sponsoring a workshop with George C. Brown that will provide basic tools for uncovering the facts about ancestors, including where to look for information and how to judge the accuracy of that information and keep track of it. Mr. Brown is a retired librarian with over 25 years of experience doing this type of research. He has traced his four grandparents back through Canada to their origins in Belgium and France in the late 1600’s. As a librarian he has helped dozens of folks get started. He’ll have lots of handouts to take home, so you can start your family search immediately.
Town Moderator Forum, November 1. The Town Moderator will hold a Special Town Meeting Forum on Tuesday, November 1, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. in the Wayland Town Building, 41 Cochituate Road. This forum is in preparation for the Special Town Meeting to begin on Tuesday, November 15, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. in the Wayland High School Field House. Information on the November 15, 2016 Special Town Meeting is available online here and will be updated as information is received.
Early voting for the November 8 Presidential and State Election begins on MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2016, and continues through FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2016. Early voting will take place at the Wayland Town Building, 41 Cochituate Road, and will only be available during regular business hours: Monday 8am-7pm, Tuesday through Thursday 8am-4pm, and Friday 8am-12:30pm.
The last day to register to vote for the Presidential and State Election is October 19, 2016. The Town Clerk’s office will be open on October 19 until 8:00 p.m. for registration only.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Office of the Town Clerk at (508) 358-3630, or email Town Clerk Beth Klein.
Sudbury Valley Trustees’ Weekday Trail Walk Series
Sudbury Valley Trustees is offering a series of free guided trail walks on weekday mornings this fall. These walks will highlight the natural history and ecology of some of the beautiful conservation land in the region. All walks are 9:30 am to 11:00 am:
* Thursday, October 20, Sweetwilliam Farm in Upton; and Tuesday, November 15,
* Whitney Field and Kennedy-Bowers in Stow.
For more information about these walks and to register for one or more, visit www.svtweb.org/calendar or call 978-443-5588 X123. SVT and nearly 3000 members protect and care for land and wildlife habitat in 36 communities surrounding the Concord, Assabet, and Sudbury Rivers.
K-2 STEM Program. At all three elementary schools, a new round of STEM exploration for K-2 students begins in October. The after-school weekly program is offered through Wayland School Community Programs and brought to Wayland by STEM Beginnings of Westborough. Registration is now open. STEM education is an interdisciplinary approach to learning, drawing on four disciplines: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. As part of its mission, STEM Beginnings introduces STEM learning at an early age with a goal being to “establish foundational knowledge.” In the Wayland six-session fall program, the children will explore the use of different learning tools that enable and emphasize STEM learning. Founder and Program Director Barbara Jorda says: “In every class, we will learn something new and experience a different kind of fun. Will your child enjoy building a catapult, imaginative contraptions, balancing games, or making a volcano that can erupt safely?” For young children, Jorda says, the best learning occurs when they are having fun, and that is a key component of every activity. STEM is Fun for Kids classes will be:
* Mondays at Loker School, October 17-November 21, 3 -4:10pm
* Tuesdays at Claypit Hill School, October 18-November 22, 3-4:10pm
* Thursdays at Happy Hollow, October 20-December 1, 3-4:10 pm.
The fee for the six-class program is $110. Parent volunteers needed. STEM Beginnings is seeking one parent volunteer for each class. The volunteer is required to be present for all six classes, and will receive a 50% tuition discount. Those interested should email Jorda at:info@stembeginnings.com. Registration Details. To enroll, go to the registration link, and click on Season – Fall 2016, then choose the location of the child’s school. If paying by check, mail the check to STEM BEGINNINGS – 125 Turnpike Rd, Unit #1, Westborough, MA 01581. More details online here.
Musicians of the Old Post Road presents its season opening concert: Baltic Sojourn. Musicians of the Old Post Road, – a chamber music ensemble specializing in period instrument performances of music from the Baroque, Classical, and early Romantic eras, – marks its 28th season by focusing on a topic that is as relevant today as it was in the 18th century: migration. The migration of musicians and their music in the Old and New Worlds shaped the musical environments in which these musicians found themselves, changing the course of music history. The season highlights a variety of musical cultures in performances of well-loved masterpieces and exciting “rediscoveries” of the Baroque and Classical periods. The season begins in early November with “Baltic Sojourn,” a program featuring exciting Baroque rarities from Italian and German composers who migrated to Latvia, Poland, Denmark, Sweden, and Russia. Concerts will take place Friday, November 4 at 7:30pm, at First Parish of Sudbury, and Sunday, November 6 at 3pm, at Old South Church in Boston. More details online here.
English Conversation Group at the Library.Do you know someone who is learning basic English? The library is starting an English conversation group for beginning and advanced beginning English speakers. This group is ideal for people who want to practice their English and learn about American culture. We will meet two Fridays each month from 10:30-11:30 a.m. The next session will be on October 14 and 28. Also, English-language learners at any level can apply for a free, one-on-one, English-language tutor. Applications are available at the adult circulation desk.
Poetry Workshop. The Wayland Library Poetry Workshop gathers two Thursdays a month to work on writing poetry. Beginners and advanced are equally welcome. The next meeting is on Thursday, October 20, 2-4 p.m. For more information, contact Joan Kimball at 978-318-0991.
Wayland Creative Preschool is now accepting applications for the 2017-2018 school year. Parents are invited to tour the facility, observe our classes and learn more about our program by attending one of our Enrollment Open House Events: Friday, October 14, Tuesday, October 18, Wednesday, October 26, and Thursday, November 3. All tours begin at 9:30am. Please RSVP for one of these events by calling 508.358.4348 or emailing susanne@waylandcreative.com. For more details, click here
GIRLS WHO CODE CLUB AT THE WAYLAND LIBRARY. Calling all girls interested in learning how to code! We are launching a Wayland branch of the National Girls Who Code Club. The mission of GWC is to help bridge the gender gap in technology fields. Girls will learn Scratch, JavaScript, AppInventor, Python, HTML/CSS and more to build graphics, videogames, and websites. The club will meet every Tuesday from 4-6 p.m. during the school year, starting on October 18 and will be run by Wayland parent volunteers. We need to limit the club to 15 girls. Girls in grades 6 to 12 are welcome to register through the event calendar on our website. If you can, bring your own laptop, but this is not required. Questions? Email Pam at pmccuen@minlib.net or call her at 508-358-2308.
Adult Workshops at the Library:
* New Minuteman Library Mobile App. We are happy to announce the new Minuteman App! Just search for “Minuteman Library Network” in the Apple App Store, Google Play, or at Amazon.com and download our mobile app for free. The new app pulls the mobile library experience together in one great package. You can use the app to search the digital and physical library catalogs, reserve available materials. scan books you want to read with the camera to see if the library has a copy, place holds, and learn about upcoming events at the library. Come to the library to learn more about it on the following Thursdays from 4-5 p.m.: October 6, and October 20.
Knit One, Laugh Two. Do you love to knit or want to learn? Come join the knitters at First Parish in Wayland (50 Cochituate Rd.) on Wednesday evenings. Share a passion or discover a new one and knit yourself into a new group of friends. Practitioners of all fiber arts are welcome. The group meets from 7 to 9pm, usually in the Sunroom or Stokey Library at the church. From time to time, this group meets in homes, so if you are new to the
group, please contact Greta Stone (508-358-4729) to confirm the location.
The Wayland Cultural Council: “Because the Arts Matter!”
Creativity and the arts are everywhere evident in the civic culture of strong, vibrant communities, like Wayland. The Wayland Cultural Council, one of 329 local cultural councils statewide, serves as an important source of financial support for community arts projects and programs.
As the local arm of the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the Wayland Cultural Council is allocated funds annually for granting to individuals and organizations. This year, FY2017, the Wayland Cultural Council has been allocated $4,500 to grant for local projects and programs. This state funding can be supplemented by individual, municipal, and corporate donations, which are heartily encouraged! Last year, the Council received 23 applications from organizations and individuals and awarded 14 grants in amounts ranging from $100 to $600. These funds supported programs organized by the Council on Aging, the Wayland Public Library, the Wayland Concert Series Inc., Musicians of the Old Post Road, a local Poetry Garden, a cross-cultural presentation at the Islamic Center, and other wonderful, community-enhancing programs. The deadline for application for this year’s (FY2017) grant cycle is October 17th 2016. Funding decisions are made by the middle of December. Applications should be made online here. More details are online here.
3D Design with TinkerCAD.On Thursday, October 20, from 7-8:30 p.m., 3D artist Eric Carlsen will guide kids and adults through the process of creating their own 3D models using Tinkercad, a fun and free 3D design tool. We will watch the 3D printer work and the objects we create will be printed after the workshop. Attendance needs to be limited, so registration is required. Register via the event calendar on the Wayland Library website. You MUST be 12 or older to register on your own, but we encourage parents of younger kids to register and design with their children.
Starting a Conversation about Abuse. Have you ever been concerned about a friend or family member’s relationship but didn’t know what to say? Join us for a discussion to learn what warning signs of an abusive relationship may look like and how to support a loved one in an abusive relationship. Thursday, October 6, 7-8:30 p.m. for more information contact MJ at mwright@minlib.net.
Preschool Parents, you are not alone! Share the Joys and Challenges… Dr. Dossie Kahn from Wayland Youth and Family Services will be facilitating a morning conversation with coffee and treats. Please join her and other parents on Tuesday, October 25 from 9:30 to 10:30 AM in the Small Conference Room on the second floor of the Town Building, 41 Cochituate Road, Wayland MA 01778. Infants are welcome too!
Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts Attempts to Curb Nearly 16,000 Elderly Traumatic Brain Injuries a Year. Launches New Support Groups for People Over 60.
Falls are the leading cause of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) in adults 60 and older with approximately 16,000 elders in Massachusetts sustaining a TBI this year. Fifty percent of all hospitalizations for TBI occur in this age group with numbers expecting to increase as “baby boomers” age and life expectancies increase.
The Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts (BIA-MA) is collaborating with the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission’s Statewide Head Injury Program (SHIP) and the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) on a federal grant which maximizes the existing resources for elders who have sustained a traumatic brain injury. The program also enhances the “No Wrong Door” model that simplifies and streamlines consumer-directed access to services. Initially, the outreach campaign is focused on 84 cities and town throughout the MetroWest and Northeast portion of the state. Flyers, brochures, and materials have been developed as a resource for people living in these areas. For more resources visit www.biama.org/elders.
In addition, BIA-MA has organized support groups for elders and their families to share experiences, learn strategies, and find resources, including one that meets in Marlborough on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 2-3:30 pm at BayPath, 333 Boston Post Road West. For more details, click here, or call Liz Harnois, BIA-MA’s Elders Information and Resource Specialist at the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts at 1-844-839-7154.
Wayland Health Department offers free community flu clinics in October.The Wayland Health Department along with our Wayland Resident Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Volunteers will be providing FREE Injectable Flu Vaccine Clinics for ALL interested individuals. Flu clinics will be held at the Town Building Large Hearing Room on the following Wednesdays in October:
* October 5 2-7pm
* October 19 2-7pm
* October 26 2-7pm
There is no out of pocket expense but insurance cards are necessary to provide for reimbursement so future vaccine may be purchased.
“Flu Mist” will NOT be available this year as the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted not to recommend the live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) “nasal spray”. Injectable Seasonal Flu Vaccine will be available to everyone aged 6 months and older at our clinics. Limited doses of Pneumococcal and Tdap vaccine will be available at the Community Clinics for those individuals who meet the criteria set forth by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) AND have reserved a dose by calling our FLU Hotline at 508-358-6805.
Senior Flu Clinics available starting September 15. The Wayland Health Department will again be offering Appointment-based Flu Vaccination Clinics. High-Dose Flu Vaccine geared to those aged 65 and older as well as Seasonal Quadrivalent Flu Vaccine will be available. We will also offer the PREVNAR 13 Pneumococcal Vaccine (Pneumonia) for those aged 65 and older. This vaccine is ONLY for those who have not yet received it and have made an appointment for this this particular vaccine. There is no out of pocket expense but insurance cards are necessary to provide for reimbursement so that future vaccine can be purchased. Clinics start Thursday September 15, contact the Health Department at 508-358-6805 for your appointment and please remember to bring your insurance cards!
Needlework/Handwork Group. Our needlework group, which is open to all, will start up again in September. This group, facilitated by Ann Moses, welcomes any adult who quilts, embroiders, knits, or does any type of hand work. It meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 10am-12pm in Raytheon Room at the library. Members share ideas and resources. We also chat and socialize as we work on new or UFO’s (unfinished projects). It is a relaxed, enjoyable group. If you have any questions please call or email Ann Moses: annbmoses@gmail.com or 508-358-7113. This year’s dates are the following: October 5, November 2, December 7, January 4, February 1, March 1, April 5, and May 3.
Below are highlights of the coming week. For all events, view our online calendar.
Tuesday, October 18, Girls Who Code, Wayland Library, 4-6pm. We are launching a Wayland branch of the National Girls Who Code Club. The mission of GWC is to help bridge the gender gap in technology fields. Girls will learn Scratch, JavaScript, AppInventor, Python, HTML/CSS and more, to build graphics, videogames, and websites. Girls in grades 6 to 12 are welcome to register here, starting on September 14. We need to limit the club to 15 girls. If you can, bring your own laptop, but this is not required. Questions? Email Pam at pmccuen@minlib.net or call her at 508-358-2308.
Tuesday, October 18, Wayland Garden Club: October Meeting, Trinitarian Congregational Church, 53 Cochituate Road, Wayland, 9:30am. New members welcome. There will be refreshments at 9:30am followed by the speaker at 10am. The subject is New Growing Technologies. Urban Farming is taking off in some of the most densely populated places in Greater Boston and beyond from Fenway Farms to the “floating fields” in China. Learn about the ever-changing landscape of growing technologies and how to apply these techniques at home or in your community. The speaker is Jessie Nanhazl, Founder and CEO of Green City Growers.
Founded in 1922, the Wayland Garden Club was one of the earliest established in Massachusetts. The club has a long-standing interest in preserving the environment, civic beautification, community outreach, horticulture and flower arranging. Speakers and workshops on a wide range of these subjects are featured at our monthly meetings.
If you would like more information about the Wayland Garden Club, please contact Patrice Barton, WGC President at patriceburnsbarton@gmail.com
Wednesday, October 19, COA Prepare Fair, Wayland Town Building, 11:30am-1pm.
For many, the recent tornado in Concord was a wake up call to prepare for the unexpected. Winter is coming and power outages are often inevitable. For those who have a basic plan and some essentials in place, dealing with the unexpected is less stressful. Wayland COA is hosting a Prepare Fair, Wednesday, October 19 at the Town Building. Lots of information and give-aways to help you start a basic kit…whistle, flashlight, Register your cell phone for Swift 911 with the Police Dept. Pick up File of Life for your ‘fridge plus information on generators, lock boxes, helpful features of smart and flip phones and more. Exhibit tables open at 11:30am – Don’t miss the gadget display with ideas to keep you comfortable and able to communicate during difficult times. Q&A with the Fire Chief David Houghton and Assistant Fire Chief Neil McPherson begins at noon. Complimentary “Soup’s On”. Reservations appreciated (Council On Aging office: 508-358-2990)
Saturday, October 22, Sudbury Valley Trustees’ Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival, Wolbach Farm, Sudbury, 12-4pm.Come celebrate the fall season at Sudbury Valley Trustees’ (SVT) Annual Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival. Family fun features live music, games, animals, fall treats, and a visit from the Red Sox beloved mascot, Wally the Green Monster. The event will take place at Wolbach Farm, 18 Wolbach Road in Sudbury. In addition to Wally the Green Monster, a variety of activities will include Drumlin Farm’s screech owl, a beekeeper demo, and the grand opening of SVT’s Storybook Trail. Open Table will offer a hands-on community service opportunity and there will be cider, donuts and more seasonal snacks to enjoy. Costumes welcome! Complete event details are available at svtweb.org/pumpkinpatch. Admission is free for SVT members and the non-member fee is $2.00 per person with a $10.00 family maximum.
Monday, October 24, Halloween Parade, Wayland Town Building, 3:30-4:30pm. Trick or treaters – come in costume and receive goodies handed out by Town Building employees. Treats may contain nut byproducts. Ages: walking to 6 years. Cost: Free. Candy generously donated by the Villa Restaurant and Town Departments
Monday, October 24, Masquerade Concert, Wayland High School, 7:30pm. The Wayland Middle and High School Orchestras will present their annual Masquerade Concert on Monday, October 24, 2016 at 7:30pm in the WHS Auditorium. Come enjoy the sounds of the season. Wear a disguise, get a prize! Fall raffle items. Admission is free. Donut and cider reception to follow.
Saturday, October 29, Veterans Fair and Halloween Family Event, Needham Town Hall, 1-4pm. The West Suburban Veterans’ Services District will be hosting a free Veterans Fair inside Powers Hall at Needham Town Hall, 1471 Highland Avenue. All veterans, family and friends are welcome to attend. Activities will include trick-or-treating around the hall, pumpkin decorating and chances to win costume prizes. This event will be a good way to learn more about VA opportunities, benefits, education and employment while enjoying family entertainment. Costumes are optional, but strongly encouraged. For more information, contact Veterans’ Agent Sarada Kalpee at (781) 489-7509, or email skalpee@westsuburbanveterans.com.
Sunday, October 30, Open House for Library’s Director Ann Knight, Wayland Library, 3-5pm. Please join the Board of Library Trustees and the Friends of the Wayland Public Library for a reception in Ann’s honor. Light refreshments will be served along with live music by Sinti Rhythm, featuring Reference Librarian Andy Moore.
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CAPA Bottle and Can Drive, October 29 at the 
Wayland Conservation holding volunteer event for trail maintenance
2014 Wayland High School Graduate Running for a Cause
Let’s Be Friends! October is membership month for the Friends of the Wayland Public Library. The Friends underwrite all Library programming, the museum pass program, ESOL, and the movie and audio book collections. If you’ve enjoyed any of these in the past year, please consider joining the Friends or renewing your membership today. Pick up a brochure at the Library or join/renew online with a credit card at waylandlibrary.org/friends.
Volunteer opportunity at SVT Halloween Pumpkin Patch event/ 
The Wayland Community Fund. 
Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos at Good Shepherd Parish, October 22-23
WayCAM offers Field Production and Editing course
Spring Baseball and Softball Registration Now Open – Early Bird Discount Available
Wayland Garden Club: Poetry & Essay Contests: Student Contests Highlight Environmental Awareness
Community Nursery School Open House, October 26. Community Nursery School of Wayland is hosting an Open House for families looking for a preschool for the 2017-2018 school year. Come join us on Wednesday, October 26, 6-8-pm. 
The Leveller with Jacqueline Dembar Greene at the Library. When Wayland author Jackie Greene discovered the legend of Tom Cook, the wily colonial figure haunted her until she gave him a voice. Was he a thief or was he truly leveling off the fortunes of those who had more than they needed with those who never had enough? Metrowest’s own Robin Hood became the kernel for her middle grade historical novel, “
Library Visit by Author Chris Grabenstein. We are very excited that on Wednesday, October 26, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Chris Grabenstein, popular children’s author of 
Indian Classical Dance. On Tuesday, November 1, at 7:30pm Pallavi Nagesha will be at the library with her dance students to present the next program in our Great Presenters Series: Bharatanatyam: The Dance of the Gods.” Have you ever wondered what Indian classical dancing is? Have you pondered on the connection between dance and spirituality? Come learn what the oldest written grammar of performing arts has to say about aesthetics, spirituality, and entertainment. Ms. Nagesha has performed Bharatanatyam in over 20 large productions with lead roles since 2001 and is engaged in choreographing and producing many cultural events. She currently teaches at Rasarang, serves as the Creative Director of Meru Education Foundation, and works for the Wayland BASE program. She has two children who are both dancers and follow their own passions and artistic bliss.
Genealogy 101. On Thursday, October 27, 7-9pm, the library is sponsoring a workshop with George C. Brown that will provide basic tools for uncovering the facts about ancestors, including where to look for information and how to judge the accuracy of that information and keep track of it. Mr. Brown is a retired librarian with over 25 years of experience doing this type of research. He has traced his four grandparents back through Canada to their origins in Belgium and France in the late 1600’s. As a librarian he has helped dozens of folks get started. He’ll have lots of handouts to take home, so you can start your family search immediately.
Town Moderator Forum, November 1. The Town Moderator will hold a Special Town Meeting Forum on 
Sudbury Valley Trustees’ Weekday Trail Walk Series
K-2 STEM Program. 
Musicians of the Old Post Road presents its season opening concert: Baltic Sojourn. 
GIRLS WHO CODE CLUB AT THE WAYLAND LIBRARY. 
New Minuteman Library Mobile App.
The Wayland Cultural Council: “Because the Arts Matter!”
Starting a Conversation about Abuse. Have you ever been concerned about a friend or family member’s relationship but didn’t know what to say? Join us for a discussion to learn what warning signs of an abusive relationship may look like and how to support a loved one in an abusive relationship. Thursday, October 6, 7-8:30 p.m. for more information contact MJ at 
Preschool Parents, you are not alone! 
Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts Attempts to Curb Nearly 16,000 Elderly Traumatic Brain Injuries a Year. 
Tuesday, October 18, Wayland Garden Club: October Meeting, 
Sunday, October 30, Open House for Library’s Director Ann Knight, Wayland Library, 3-5pm. 
