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.
Method: The chorus performs close to 50 concerts a year, many to disadvantaged audiences and also at community events and schools. This year we will walk and perform in Boston’s Walk for Music on April 30. We will also collaborate with Natick High School’s Advanced Choir for a free intergenerational concert on May 5 in Natick’s Common Street Spiritual Center at 6:30 p.m. as part of Boston’s Art Week Festival.
You can help continue this outreach: support our Walk for Music team with a tax-deductible gift at goldentones.org and come to hear the Golden Tones sing on May 5!
The Board of Public Works has announced mandatory water restrictions Underground sprinklers are restricted from Tuesday and Thursday, 7pm-7am. Complete details are online here.
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In the News…
News from the past week
* New chance to go solar for Wayland and Sudbury. Representatives of Wayland, Sudbury and Lincoln traveled to Newburyport on April 19 to learn of their towns’ selection into the Solarize Mass Plus program. The program, administered by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) and the Department of Energy Resources (DOER), encourages the adoption of solar PV and solar hot water by deploying a coordinated education, marketing and outreach effort, combined with a group purchasing structure that can deliver savings on solar costs compared to the statewide average to residents and businesses.
* Coming together to clean up Wayland. Over 80 volunteers set out along Wayland roads and fields on Saturday, April 15, for the annual Wayland Cleans Up event. Just a year ago, volunteers braving the rain while cleaning up noted there is too much plastic littering our town. On April 3, voters seconded that. They voted in support of two bylaws, one that eliminates thin film single-use plastic checkout bags from stores and restaurants, and the other that eliminates the use of polystyrene for food and beverage containers. “It didn’t feel right, after that, to not do a Clean Up,” said Kaat Vander Straeten of Transition Wayland.
* Wayland’s Kiernan receives prestigious award. Senior wrestling tri-captain Brendan Kiernan capped an outstanding Wayland wrestling career by receiving one of Massachusetts most prestigious wrestling awards. Last Saturday evening Kiernan received “The Jim Peckham Scholarship” award at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, Massachusetts Chapter Induction Ceremony held at Gillette Stadium.
* Update on the Wayland Rail Trail. DCR and Eversource are completing a memorandum of understanding for the construction and maintenance of the paved trail that will run from Route 126 (Wayland Library) to the far end of Weston.
* Wayland school officials look to explore private land for school bus parking. Schools officials hope to explore privately owned parcels as they look for a site to park school buses. “We’ve been struggling over the last few months to find an appropriate spot to park the buses once their current location is no longer usable because of the River’s Edge project,” Superintendent Paul Stein said. The district parks buses at the former municipal septage facility on Rte. 20, but that property is slated to become a housing development. Stein said the district expects it will have to stop parking buses there in about a year.
State Senator Richard Ross (R-Wrentham) was appointed to the special committee on addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery options this week by minority leader Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester). The special committee intends to review existing state laws and funding, as well as implement and enforce recently enacted substance abuse legislation.
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Wayland Youth Advisory Committee explains intent of marijuana licensing moratorium.At Wayland’s recent Annual Town meeting, the Youth Advisory Committee presented a zoning article proposing a 6 month extension on the start date for issuing marijuana dispensary licenses in town. The vote was very close, the majority voted in favor of the moratorium, but with a 2/3rds affirmative vote needed, the article did not pass. What may not be clear, is the full explanation of the law, the intent of the article, and what it could mean for Wayland as well as the State of Massachusetts.
Figgy is a female cat, friendly and is about 3 years old. She may or may not have her collar on and is missing from Pine Brook Road. If you have any information on Figgy, you can call or text Darin at 508-735-4682 or reach him by email at darin308@aol.com.
How you can help…
HRS holds its annual fundraiser “Healing Lives, Strengthening Community” at Hunnewell House at Elm Bank of the Mass Horticultural Society, Wednesday, May 10 at 6pm.
HRS will hold its 12th Annual Dinner and Auction to benefit The Human Relations Service. The cocktail reception and silent auction begins at 6pm, followed by dinner and live auction. The Human Relations Service (HRS) is the non-profit community mental health agency serving Wellesley, Weston and Wayland. Founded in 1948, HRS provides a wide variety of clinical, consultation, community education and employee assistance services. Sliding-scale fees are available to residents who can’t afford the full cost of care. The funds raised at this annual event help ensure that HRS can keep providing the highest quality care to those in need and continue to support the well-being of our community. We hope you will join us for an evening of delicious food from local celebrity chefs, full bar, fine wines and a silent and live auction at Elm Bank, 900 Washington Street, Wellesley, (business attire). To purchase tickets or to donate to The Human Relations Service, please click here.
Help give the gift of mobility. Spring Cleaning? If happen to come across a no longer used wheelchair or any mobility aide please give Wheels for the World a call. Wheels for the World distributes wheelchairs and mobility aides such as canes, crutches, rollators, and walkers to be given to disabled children and adults in countries where they can’t get them. They also take wheelchair parts such as; foot/leg rests, tires, cushions, etc. to help in restoring donated wheelchairs to brand new condition. Wheels for the World New England collects the donated items and gets them to the restoration facilities in prisons. The inmates who are part of a special program with Wheels for the World learn the skill to make new wheelchairs. The skills they learn are helpful to them when they get back into the community and are looking for jobs.
Would you like to help us give the gift of mobility by donating or collecting wheelchairs, and the mobility aides? If so please contact Cindy Leonard at 508-653-3743.
Internship and Service Year Opportunities with Sudbury Valley Trustees. Sudbury Valley Trustees is offering two summer internship opportunities to local students seeking professional experience with conservation work.
* The Stewardship Assistant Intern will assist with stewardship of reservations held by Sudbury Valley Trustees. Primary responsibilities include locating, marking and monitoring property boundaries and general monitoring of properties. The Stewardship Assistant will assist with other stewardship activities including both office and field work, such as property maintenance and trail mowing, and working with volunteers on various stewardship tasks.
* The Community Engagement Intern will work with SVT’s Membership and Outreach staff to expand community-based outreach projects and increase public support for land conservation. Primary responsibilities include fundamental communications and outreach targeted at both the general public and other audiences, such as property visitors and SVT members. These internship positions are unpaid for 10 hours per week. SVT can work with your college or university to transfer time for academic credit. Visit www.svtweb.org for more information on internship responsibilities and requirements.
SVT will once again host three TerraCorps members (formerly MassLIFT-AmeriCorps) during the 2017 – 2018 service year, August 28, 2017, to July 25, 2018. Part of the national AmeriCorps program, TerraCorps members spend 11 months of service at a nonprofit conservation organization in Massachusetts, where they help their host organization engage the local community and expand its capacity for the future. In return, TerraCorps members receive a living allowance, an education award, and additional benefits. SVT’s three positions are Community Engagement Coordinator, Land Stewardship Coordinator, and Regional Conservation Coordinator. We encourage those interested to read more about the Terracorps program and eligibility requirements online here.
5th Annual Eric Chase Memorial Blood Drive, June 10. Leukemia is a blood cancer. During his illness, Eric needed many, many blood products–whole blood, packed red cells & platelets. The past four years were a huge success with enough blood donated to help 1,200 people! Sign Up for a time to Donate Blood online here
Florence Adler 5k Walk/Run will be held on May 13. Walk/Run begins at Wayland Middle School at 11am. Sponsored by the Boston Parent Council. For early registration, submit completed registration form by May 4 (address on form), or register at Wayland Middle School on race day. Race map is online here. Registration Form is online here.
Host Families Needed. Have you met Sid from India or Nora from Switzerland? They are the 2 AFS students currently attending Wayland High School. Now you also can have the opportunity to host a foreign exchange student through AFSUSA. Each year more than 2300 students from 90 countries come to the US to study in our high schools and live with host families. By hosting an AFS exchange student, you will begin to see the world differently. Profiles of available students who have been selected to come to our area are available on the afsusa.org website. Maybe you would like to learn more about culture in Pakistan or want to open your home to a student in South America or the Far East. Please take a few minutes to look at the student profiles. Any family interested in opening their homes to a study abroad student for the 2017-2018 school year should email Jody Pongratz or call 508-650-1153. AFS is an international leader in student exchange for the past 65 years.
Run for LoveLane, June 11.Run or walk to benefit the children at Lovelane Special Needs Horseback Riding Program at the 10th annual Susan McDaniel Run for Lovelane. Scheduled for Sunday, June 11th, join this well managed, professionally timed course challenging enough for the elite runners and welcoming and enjoyable for families and walkers. The race begins and ends on the Weston Town Green and your kids will love the ½ mile Fun Run and the Toddler Dash before the main event. Complete details online here.
Wayland Community Fund. The Wayland Community Fund provides financial assistance to Wayland residents. The organization provides help with overdue rent, utility payments, food, medical expenses, children’s needs, and many other items. During the past nineteen years the WCF has provided more than $500,000 to people in Wayland. The WCF receives no public funding and is staffed by five volunteers. One hundred percent of every dollar goes directly to helping Wayland people in need. If you know someone who needs financial help ask them to call the WCF recorded line at 508-358- 3624 More information is available on the Wayland Community Fund page on the Town of Wayland website.
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 Calendarto confirm meeting times, locations and agenda. There can be updates from when we capture the schedule below.
Monday, May 8
* Historical Commission, 12pm. Agenda includes: discussion of North Cemetery project.
* Board of Health, 7pm. Agenda includes outreach plan for plastic bag and polystyrene ban bylaws, differences between town and state septic regulations regarding granting variances for new construction
* School Committee, 7pm. Agenda includes: ACE reports on “Training Global Citizens” and “Nurturing Early Childhood Development”, Executive Session, school bus parking, school start times, superintendent’s evaluation, new superintendent’s employment agreement
* Board of Assessors, 7:15pm. Agenda includes: Executive Session, Treasurer/Collector request to abate uncollectible personal property and excise tax, director update on office activity
Tuesday, May 9
* Zoning Board of Appeals, 7pm. Agenda includes: 533 Boston Post Rd (free standing sign), 55 Knollwood Lane (remove existing non-conforming deck/rebuild larger), 3 East Rd (addition >20% of existing floor area)
* Board of Public Works, 7pm. Agenda includes: restoration work in North and South Cemeteries, private dirt road (Chestnut Rd) grading request, water abatement requests
* Housing Partnership, 7:30pm. Agenda includes: using Community Preservation Funds to hire a part-time housing consultant, recommendations in the housing consultant’s report from last October, revision of 40B guidelines.
* Recreation Commission, 8pm. Agenda includes: Capital Project update (including high school master plan update, townwide recreation facilities strategic plan, Town Building field renovation design, JV baseball field renovation design, beach patio expansion, Dudley Woods Trails, Oxbow Meadows)
Planning for Capital Projects – WRAP Community Forum, Wednesday, May 17 at 7:30pm at Wayland Town Building. The members of the Wayland Real Asset Planning (“WRAP”) Committee invite the public and all boards, committees, commissions, and staff to attend a Community Forum on long-term planning for capital projects. The Committee will provide an overview of its draft final report and recommendations for a comprehensive long-range planning and funding process for major capital projects. Public discussion will follow. A copy of the “Wayland Real Asset Planning Committee DRAFT Final Report May 2017” is available for review at: the Wayland Planning Board Office, the Wayland Public Library, and online here. More information is on the WRAP Committee web page. Comments are welcome through May 24, 2017.
Summer Junior Golf Camps at Sandy Burr, weekly sessions June 26 – August 17 (7 Sessions) for ages 6 – 15 at Sandy Burr Country Club. Registration is now OPEN for weekly Junior Golf Camps at Sandy Burr Country Club in Wayland. The Junior Golf Camp specializes in the development of young golfers. All camps are conducted by our PGA Professionals: Brian Golden and Charles Estes. Each campers’ experience will be tailored to work with their ability levels and include group contests, games, on course instruction and the use of our new practice range facility. Our staff’s approach to teaching junior golfers creates an excellent learning environment that is safe as well as fun! Lunch, snacks and gift bags all included! For dates, fees, or to register: click here. Sign ups run through June! For more information: Visit our website listed above or call 508-358-7211 x5, or email Benjamin Cibotti with questions.
Wayland Garden Club – “Annual Plant Sale” Saturday, May 20, 9am-1pm at the REAR of the Town Building. Come early to have your pick of locally grown perennials from our member’s gardens! All proceeds from the Plant Sale help fund our civic beautification and outreach programs which include Garden Therapy at our Council on Aging, year-round plantings at several sites in Wayland, garden related workshops, decorating our historic Museum for its Holiday Open House and more. Contact: Sherilyn Burnett 508-963-2037 for Plant Sale information. If you would like more information about the Wayland Garden Club, please email Patrice Barton, WGC President at (or call 508-358-7210) for membership details.
Upcoming Events from Moms of Amazing Kids. Moms of Amazing Kids, a local group for moms raising children with special needs, is pleased to announce our May events:
* May 12: Moms Night Mani’s & Pedi’s, 6:30 p.m., Femiluxe, Wayland. Cost: Depending on service
* May 19: Moms Night Yoga & Meditation, 7 p.m. Space limited. Roots & Wings. Cost: $5
* May 23: Special Needs Trusts & Mass Health Presentation, 6:30 p.m. Space limited. Concord Free Public Library, Cost: Free
You’re not alone on this journey – Join us! Membership is free!
Spotlight on Town Residents: The Selectmen’s Listening Sessions
During January and February, Selectwomen Lea Anderson and Mary Antes held a series of seven meetings with dozens of Wayland residents. The topic? How well is Wayland government working for you and what can be improved, including services and communications? Lea and Mary will be talking to co-host Susan Wagner about what the Selectmen learned from those Listening Sessions. The Buzz airs on Sundays and Tuesdays, at 10am and 6pm on your Public cable channel (Comcast Ch. 8; Verizon Ch. 37). And online on-demand anytime at WayCAM.tv/buzz
Adult Programs and Workshops at the Library:
* English Conversation Group. Do you know someone who is learning basic English? This group is ideal for people who want to practice their English and learn about American culture. The Library’s English conversation group meets two Fridays each month from 10:30-11:30 a.m. The next two session will be held on Friday, May 12 and 26 in The Raytheon Room.
* Genealogy Program: Introduction to Swedish Genealogy Research. Saturday, May 14, 1:30-4:00pm. The Massachusetts Society of Genealogists – Middlesex Chapter monthly meeting includes a business meeting starting at 12:30 p.m. At 1:30 p.m. Marilyn O’Brien will present Introduction to Swedish Genealogy Research.
* Svaroopa – Yoga for Your Back, Monday, May 15, 11:00-Noon. Learn four simple poses you can do at home to ease back pain, gain flexibility and strength. All you need is a chair! Annette Biongiorno is a Certified Svaroopa Yoga Instructor teaching regular classes at Roots & Wings in Natick. For more information, visit her website: http://www.yogaforyourself.com/
* Lyme Disease – Could You Have It and Not Know?, Monday, May 15, 7:00-8:30pm. According to the Center for Disease Control, 300,000 new cases of Lyme Disease are identified each year. Robert Giguere and Doug Priest of Igenex Labs will discuss the complications with current testing methods and offer possibilities for alternatives while providing background to the current understanding of Lyme Disease
* How Will I Be Remembered: How to Produce a Legacy Video, Wednesday, May 17, 7:00-8:30pm. Want to create a video to pass on to children or grandchildren? This talk will help you understand how to write a life script, how to put your life in video chapters and how to use a video camera to produce a legacy video. Sample videos will be shown to demonstrate different styles of histories to inspire you to create your own. With over twenty years of producing video histories, Hal Slifer brings an enjoyable and fun way to discuss how to prepare one of your own. Besides producing videos, he is also a producer of the popular Chagigah Jewish Radio program on WERS radio in Boston
* Finding the Stories of Your Ancestors/ Using Social History to Bring Your Ancestor’s History to Life, Monday, May 22, 7:00-8:30pm. Join Pamela Guye Holland, a genealogical researcher with over 15 years of experience as she shows us how to move beyond the traditional sources of just names and dates and use social history to learn what a typical, or not so typical day, was like in your ancestor’s life. Discover where to find a variety of resources that will bring your ancestor’s history to life.
* 3D Design and Printing Workshop, Wednesday, May 24, 7:00-8:30pm. Participants will be using Tinkercad.com to design and eventually print their own personalized keychain. Tinkercad is a fun, free, and easy to use 3D design program. All prints will be free. Pre-registration required. To register on your own you must be 12 or older, parents of younger kids are welcome to register and design with their children. Currently only space on the waiting list is available but more classes will be help in the future.
* Confronting Lyme with Biomagnetic Therapy: An Alternative Approach Introduction, Thursday, May 25, 7:00-8:30pm. This talk will provide an overview of Lyme disease from an alternative practitioner’s perspective including recent statistics, prevention tips as well as an introduction to Biomagnetic Therapy, a 28+ year alternative modality that uses pairs of magnets on the body. Lyme Magnetic Protocol practitioner (and Emmy Award winning filmmaker) Alan Grazioso shares his personal and professional journey and will touch upon associated Lyme pathogens and co-infections as well as how he approaches Lyme cases in his Lexington practice.
* Author Dr Max Klau and his book, Race and Social Change: A Quest, A Study, A Call to Action, Wednesday, May 31, 7:00-9:00pm. Join us as Dr. Max Klau presents and discusses his latest book. Recent events have turned the spotlight on the issue of race in modern America, and the current cultural climate calls out for more research, education, dialogue, and understanding. This work focuses on a provocative social science experiment with the potential to address these needs. Dr. Max Klau is a leadership development scholar and practitioner living in Boston. He currently serves as the Chief Program Officer at the New Politics Leadership Academy, a non-profit that is dedicated to recruiting and developing alumni of national service programs to seek political office. This event is presented and sponsored by the Wayland Community for Social Justice.
* Poetry Workshop, The group meets two Thursdays a month to work on writing poetry. Beginning and advanced poets welcome. The next two meetings are scheduled for Thursdays, May 18 and June 4, from 2:00-4:00pm.
* Needlework/Handwork Group, The next meeting for needlework group is June 7 from 10:00 – 12 noon. All are welcome.
Preschool Parenting Group, Tuesday, June 6, 9:15-10:15 a.m. Preschool parents are invited to come together at the Library with other parents to talk about the joys and challenges of parenting. Conversation facilitated by Dr. Dossie Kahn from Wayland Youth and Family Services. Infants and toddlers are welcome too! Please RSVP to dkahn@wayland.ma.us.
Announcements from Prior Newsletters
The League of Women Voters of Wayland presents “Fixing Our Broken Democracy”, May 11 at 7:30pm at Wayland Town Building (in the Senior Center). Our speaker is Paul Lauenstein, a conservationist turned activist, who describes how a series of Supreme Court decisions culminating in Citizen United v. Federal Election Commission (FEC) and McCutcheon v. FEC have opened the floodgates to money in politics. This has allowed economic elites to pressure our politicians to serve their interests rather than those of the general public. Find out how “We the People” can assert our constitutional sovereignty over powerful special interests, and live up to Abraham Lincoln’s vision of government by the people and for the people! The meeting will be followed by the League’s Annual Meeting.
Wayland Police to offer RAD (Rape Aggression Defense) Program, class meets 4 times in June. The class will total 12 hours and be conducted in 4 sessions (June 6, 8, 13 and 15, 6-9pm) at Wayland High School (Wrestling Room). The class is free. The class is for females who reside or work in Wayland. Class size is limited. Anyone interested, contact Detective Sergeant Jamie Berger at 508-358-1722 or email him. The R.A.D. system was designed to develop and enhance the options of self-defense, so they become viable considerations to the woman who is attacked. The Rape Aggression Defense System is a program of realistic, self-defense tactics and techniques. The R.A.D. system is a comprehensive course for women that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance, while progressing onto the basics of hands-on self-defense training. R.A.D. is not a martial arts program. Courses are taught by certified R.A.D. and instructors and consist of 12 hours of hands-on training. This is a no-nonsense practical self-defense program that offers advanced self-defense courses that build upon the basic physical defense system. The Rape Aggression Defense System is the only program that offers a lifetime return and practice policy in the United States or Canada. Flyer online here.
Arts Wayland presents upcoming demos and workshops:
* Oil Painting Tuesday Sessions. Meets Tuesdays, 1-3pm. Explore the beauty of painting fruit, objects, and real flowers in oil paint. Students will improve their understanding of color temperature, perspective, value, edges and lighting. Pearl McCarthy will share her knowledge of realistic painting and give each student the individual attention they need to create their best work yet, guaranteed. Details online here.
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Plein Air Oil Monotypes Outdoor Workshop. This two-day workshop (May 11 and 12) with Carolyn Letvin will cover taking a basic printmaking process into the field. Using your current oil painting supplies and some simple tools, you can create unique, beautiful prints. By adding this technique to your painting repertoire, you will open opportunities to be able to show with organizations like the Boston Printmakers and the Monotype Guild of New England.Details online here.
* Mixed Media Madness. Open to all levels. Using a selection of Golden acrylic products, we’ll create three small mixed media works on archival matte board. Learn what to put under paint for certain effects like washes and stains. We’ll also cover the use of stencils, paint markers, and how to use Iridescent and Interference colors to add unique qualities to your work. This is a great place for beginners and experienced artists alike to learn new techniques and be inspired by innovative applications. Details online here.
* Still Life Oil Painting with Jack Keledjian. Sign up for instruction with award-winning artist and teacher, Jack Keledjian. Jack will demo in the morning and then give individual guidance and feedback to students as they paint from still life setups. Students are welcome to bring things for still-life. Details online here.
* Gelatin Printmaking demonstration by Linda Germain. This is a method of printmaking without needing a press. It is used by many types of artists from printmakers, fiber artists, quilters, book makers, and mixed media artists. It is so simple and satisfying that is it even popular with grandmothers and teachers who introduce the process to kids. It can be simple and still be sophisticated. This demonstration will be interesting to artists of all levels who might like to explore this printmaking process. The soft malleable gelatin is covered with ink, and then marks are made in the ink with found objects and stencils. Details online here.
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More Arts/Wayland activities are posted online here.
Keeping Seniors Safe: a breakfast forum, Saturday, May 20
Saturday, May 20, 9-11am at Wayland High School. District Attorney Marian Ryan, Chief Robert Irving and the Wayland Police Association, along with local representatives from the banking community will speak to you on how to better identify “red flags” when it comes to scams, by way of calls, emails and solicitations. They will offer tips and help you determine the best way to respond. Register today. Contact Detective Christoper D. Cohen at 508-358-1723 or via email at ccohen@wayland.ma.us. Click here for flyer.
May’s Database of the Month at the Library: Boston Metro Collection from Newsbank. The Boston Metro Collection from NewsBank provides current and archived newspaper articles from 123 Boston-area media sources. NewsBank is brought to you by the Town of Wayland and the Wayland Free Public Library. The link for this resource is on the library’s online resources page online here.
May’s Library Art Displays in the Foyer and Raytheon Room:
* In the Library foyer, Florence Como, an award winning artist from Lincoln, MA, paints in watercolors, oils and acrylics. She is a member of several artist associations including the Rhode Island Watercolor Society and North Shore Arts Association.
* In the Raytheon Room, Molly Beard and family present their talents in watercolors, oils, jewelry, and graphic design.
Vokes Players Announce Their Production of Shakespeare’s King Lear, directed by John Barrett. Performances will be held at Beatrice Herford’s Vokes Theatre, Route 20 in Wayland from May 4 through May 20, Thursday-Saturday evenings at 8pm with a 2pm matinee on Saturdays, May 13th & May 20th. For tickets and information call 508-358-4034, or order online via the Vokes website. Ticket prices are $18 for Thursday evenings; $19 for Saturday matinees; $22 for Friday & Saturday evenings. For more details on the production, click here.
Poetry at the Library:
Poetry Workshop, The group meets two Thursdays a month to work on writing poetry. Beginning and advanced poets welcome. The next two meetings are scheduled for Thursdays, May 4 and 18, from 2:00-4:00pm.
English Conversation Group, Do you know someone who is learning basic English? This group is ideal for people who want to practice their English and learn about American culture. The Library’s English conversation group meets two Fridays each month from 10:30-11:30 a.m. The next sessions will be held on Friday, May 12 and 26 in The Raytheon Room.
Football Officiating Class. Are you ready for some football? Ever thought of donning the black and white stripes and becoming a football official? It’s the next best thing to playing the game! To become trained and ready to go in the fall, you must attend four weekly classes that begin Thursday May 18, 2017 at 7pm at the Ashland VFW. Email Edward Roos to reserve a place. Men and women welcome! Details online here.
Wayland, Lincoln and Sudbury were accepted into the Solarize Mass program! It was made official on April 19. Next, we plan to select and announce our Installer(s) for Solar PV and Solar Hot Water in June, at which point the six-month sign-up period will begin. If you haven’t yet, please fill in our survey (online here). If you are a candidate for solar, leave your email address in the comment box at the end of the survey, or email SolarizeWayland@gmail.com. Then you’ll be among the first to be contacted when we’re ready to go. More information online here.
* Storytime with a Dog! Thursday, May 11, 10:30-11:00 a.m. Children will listen to dog stories and have a special canine visitor! Corbyn, a beautiful Samoyed, and her owner Helen will join us. For ages 3 and up.
1st Annual Wayland “Dad & Me Campout” for Dads with Boys & Girls in Kindergarten to Sixth Grade. Join us for an overnight event packed with fun activities for kids and dads at Wayland High School. Spend time with your sons and daughters enjoying outdoor activities that you’ll remember for years to come. Activities include: Swimming, Sports, BBQ dinner, s’mores by the campfire, an outdoor movie, a Father’s Day breakfast and more!
All pre-registered campers receive a Campout tee shirt.
RAIN or SHINE. Wayland High School Campus | 264 Old Connecticut Path Saturday-Sunday, June 17-18 from noon on Saturday until 11am on Sunday, Father’s Day! $30 per person | Max $100 per family before June 1 Early Bird Family Max: $80, for first 20 families to register! Details and registration online here.
If your child is interested in joining the school band in the fall, here is a chance to experiment with instruments such as the flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, French horn and percussion, violin, cello and viola. Introduce your child to the world of music and actually play band and orchestra instruments. Join us for a fun and informative afternoon. Demonstration is at 2:00pm and then try the instruments. With Mike and Becky Leonard of Leonards Music At Wayland Art Center (Corner of Rte. 27 & W. Plain St. in Cochituate fire station building)
There is no charge but you must register online at waylandrec.com or call 508-358-3660. Seating is limited so be sure to register early.
Town-wide Hydrant Flushing Notice. Townwide Hydrant Flushing began on Monday April 17 and will continue for about six weeks. Fire Hydrant Flushing will be performed at night between the hours of 10pm and 5am, Sunday through Thursday to minimize the impact to our customers. Some customers may experience discolored or “rusty” looking water. The discolored water is caused by naturally occurring iron minerals that disturbed during the flushing process. These non-health threatening minerals may cause staining of laundry and plumbing fixtures. If you have any questions, please contact the DPW office at 508-358-3674.
Barnraising for SENIORS is a ‘People-Helping-People’ Program. The Wayland Council on Aging would like to enroll 24 pre-retirees for “Barnraising for SENIORS – A Retirement Planning Program”. The 4-hour program is free and the organization is a non-profit [501(c)3]. BarnRaising.org was started in Wayland more than ten years ago, and has been featured on the front page of 14 newspapers, NPRs ‘Marketplace’ and on TV. The “Barnraising for SENIORS” retirement planning program is scheduled for Thursday, May 4, from 5:30-9:45pm. The program is open to anyone interested in getting help with their retirement planning – but, you must register by calling the Wayland COA at 508-358-2990. Anyone 50 or older who can’t make the Wayland program is invited to attend the Waltham Senior Center program on Tuesday, April 25, 5:30-9:45pm. Call 781-314-3498 to register for the Waltham program.
Upcoming May 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 or visit online here.
* Evening Book Group: Monday, May 8, 7:00-8:30pm Join reference librarian Andy Moore in discussing, Ted Mooney’s, The Same River Twice. When Odile, a French clothing designer, agrees to help smuggle Communist folk art out of the former Soviet Union, she bargains only on cash payment and a few days’ inconvenience. But by the time she returns home and delivers the contraband to Turner, the scheme’s mastermind, her fellow courier has disappeared in transit, her apartment has been ransacked, and she has set in motion events that will endanger everyone she holds dear. On Monday, June 12, 7-8:30pm, join reference librarian Andy Moore in discussing, Karen Ruissell’s, Swamplandia. Against a backdrop of hauntingly fecund plant life animated by ancient lizards and lawless hungers, Karen Russell has written an utterly singular novel about a family’s struggle to stay afloat in a world that is inexorably sinking. An arrestingly beautiful and inventive work from a vibrant new voice in fiction.
* Armchair Travel Book Club, Wednesday, May 10, 11:30am-1:00pm. Join Rachel-Sideman Kurtz for a discussion on Where Am I Wearing: A Global Tour to the Countries, Factories, and People that Make Our Clothes by Kelsey Timmerman, which intimately describes the connection between impoverished garment workers’ standards of living and the all-American material lifestyle. On Wednesday, June 14, from 11:30-1:00pm Rachel will be discussing with the group Bill Bryson’sIn a Sunburned Country.
* Author Book Talk: Wednesday, May 10, 7:00-8:30pm. Join us for a book talk with author Kathleen Rowe as she introduces her book, Exploring the Charles River. The book is a wonderful guide for enjoying the famous river’s sparkling vistas crossed by scenic bridges and canopied trees, discovering the rich history of greater Boston, and exploring delightful out-of-the-way places. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
* Clean Eating Cookbook Club, Thursday, May 11, 6:00-7:30pm, Explore clean eating approaches potluck style! Participants will make a recipe from a selected cookbook to share. While enjoying our homemade delights, we’ll discuss the book, its author, and what each has to offer. This month’s book: Heart & Soul in the Kitchen by Jacques Pepin. In June, look for a great treat on Thursday, June 8 from 6:00-7:30pm with the featured title Genius Recipes:100 Recipes That Will Change the Way You Cook by Kristen Miglore.
* Noontime Book Group: Join Sandy Raymond on Friday, May 12, 12-2pm. This month’s book is Euphoria by Lily King. On Friday, June 9 from noon-2:00pm, join Sandy and her group as they discuss Viet Thanh Nguyen’s The Sympathizer. With Saigon about to fall to the enemy in the waning days of the Vietnam War, a South Vietnamese general goes about the task of deciding who will be given permission to board the last flights out of the country.
School Age Programs at the Library
* Drop-in Craft: Make a Mother’s Day Card, Monday, May 8, 4-5pm. Make a Mother’s Day card with librarian Jen Smith. For ages 4 and up.
* Book Buddies, Wednesday, May 10, 2:30-3:30 p.m. This parent/child book group is for children in grades K to 2 with a parent/caregiver. May’s book is Tales of Bunjitsu Bunny by John Himmelman. We will read the book, enjoy a snack, and make a craft. Copies of the book are available for checkout in the Children’s Room. This program is co-run with the WCPA..
* Parent/Child Book Club, Wednesday, May 10, 7:00 p.m. This book discussion group is for 3rd and 4th graders with a parent. May’s book is Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert O’Brien.This is our last meeting of this school year.
* Tech Time: Makey Makey, Wednesday, May 24, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Do you know how to play a banana piano? Or turn on lights using playdough or a potato? Let’s get creative and use a Makey Makey to change everyday objects into something exciting! For ages 5 and up.
Bird Walk at Mainstone Farm, May 17, 7-9am. Led by Norman Levey. Location: Mainstone Farm and Hamlen Woods. Price: $10 (free for SVT members). Mainstone Farm’s open spaces and woodlands are teeming with birds! Take a walk with birder Norman Levey and see which resident and migrating birds are singing. Binoculars and bird books encouraged. New birders welcome! (Photo of Baltimore oriole by Craig Smith)
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Events and Happenings
Below are highlights of the coming week. For all events, view our online calendar.
Monday, May 8, Stress and Anxiety Reduction Workshop, Wayland Middle School, 7-8:30pm. Do you or your teen feel stress and anxiety? Please join us for a stress reduction workshop for adults and children aged 12 and older. See a live demonstration to learn new techniques and exercises to improve your quality of life. This free workshop will be led by Rachel Rice, founder and CEO of Five Rhythms Consulting. Sponsored by Friends of Wayland Youth and Family Services. Open to all adults, and children aged 12 and older. Space is limited, so please register online here.
Wednesday, May 10, Exploring the Charles River, Wayland Library, 7pm. Join us for a book talk with author Kathleen Rowe as she introduces her book, Exploring the Charles River. The book is a wonderful guide for enjoying the famous river’s sparkling vistas crossed by scenic bridges and canopied trees, discovering the rich history of greater Boston, and exploring delightful out-of-the-way places. Kathleen will share some of the many events that take place along this iconic body of water. Former English teacher and environmentalist, Kathleen Rowe loves exploring the Charles River while photographing, researching and writing about the different areas of this ever-changing waterway. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Wednesday, May 10, HRS Annual Fundraiser, Elm Bank, Wellesley, 6pm.HRS will hold its 12th Annual Dinner and Auction to benefit The Human Relations Service. The cocktail reception and silent auction begins at 6pm, followed by dinner and live auction. The Human Relations Service (HRS) is the non-profit community mental health agency serving Wellesley, Weston and Wayland. Founded in 1948, HRS provides a wide variety of clinical, consultation, community education and employee assistance services. Sliding-scale fees are available to residents who can’t afford the full cost of care. The funds raised at this annual event help ensure that HRS can keep providing the highest quality care to those in need and continue to support the well-being of our community. We hope you will join us for an evening of delicious food from local celebrity chefs, full bar, fine wines and a silent and live auction at Elm Bank, 900 Washington Street, Wellesley, (business attire). To purchase tickets or to donate to The Human Relations Service, please click here.
Thursday-Saturday, May 4-20, King Lear, Vokes Theatre. The Vokes Players of Wayland present Shakespeare’s King Lear, directed by John Barrett. Performances will be held at Beatrice Herford’s Vokes Theatre, Route 20 in Wayland, MA from May 4th through May 20th Thursday-Saturday evenings at 8pm with a 2pm matinee on Saturdays, May 13th & May 20th. For tickets and information call 508-358-4034, or order online via our website www.vokesplayers.org. Ticket prices are $18 for Thursday evenings; $19 for Saturday matinees; $22 for Friday & Saturday evenings. Complete details online here.
Saturday, May 13, Florence Adler 5k, Wayland Middle School, 11am.
Walk/Run begins at Wayland Middle School. Sponsored by the Boston Parent Council, this family friendly 5k walk or run helps to support the various programs for the METCO Program in Wayland. The race will begin and end at the Wayland Middle School, 201 Main St., Wayland, on Saturday May 13 at 11:00am. Shirts to pre-registered participants. Registration fees are $25.00 online in advance (plus cc fees). For additional information please email bostonparentcouncil16@gmail.com. Registration is online here.
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HRS holds its annual fundraiser “Healing Lives, Strengthening Community” at Hunnewell House at Elm Bank of the Mass Horticultural Society, Wednesday, May 10 at 6pm.
Help give the gift of mobility. 
Host Families Needed. 
Run for LoveLane, June 11. 
Summer Junior Golf Camps at Sandy Burr
Wayland Garden Club – “Annual Plant Sale” Saturday, May 20, 
Upcoming Events from Moms of Amazing Kids. 
Spotlight on Town Residents: The Selectmen’s Listening Sessions
Author Dr Max Klau and his book, 
The League of Women Voters of Wayland presents “Fixing Our Broken Democracy”, May 11
Wayland Police to offer RAD (Rape Aggression Defense) Program, class meets 4 times in June. 
n of Golden acrylic products, we’ll create three small mixed media works on archival matte board. Learn what to put under paint for certain effects like washes and stains. We’ll also cover the use of stencils, paint markers, and how to use Iridescent and Interference colors to add unique qualities to your work. This is a great place for beginners and experienced artists alike to learn new techniques and be inspired by innovative applications. Details 
May’s Database of the Month at the Library: Boston Metro Collection from Newsbank. The Boston Metro Collection from NewsBank provides current and archived newspaper articles from 123 Boston-area media sources. NewsBank is brought to you by the Town of Wayland and the Wayland Free Public Library. The link for this resource is on the library’s online resources page 
Vokes Players Announce Their Production of Shakespeare’s King Lear
Poetry at the Library:
Wayland, Lincoln and Sudbury were accepted into the Solarize Mass program!
1st Annual Wayland “Dad & Me Campout” 
Evening Book Group: Monday, May 8, 7:00-8:30pm Join reference librarian Andy Moore in discussing, Ted Mooney’s, 
Bird Walk at Mainstone Farm, May 17, 7-9am. Led by Norman Levey. Location: 
Wednesday, May 10, Exploring the Charles River, Wayland Library, 7pm. 
Wednesday, May 10, HRS Annual Fundraiser, Elm Bank, Wellesley, 6pm. 
Saturday, May 13, Florence Adler 5k, Wayland Middle School, 11am.
