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!
This seems to be a particularly bad year for ticks, and our Department of Public Health has released this information on keeping yourself safe from ticks and tick-borne illnesses.
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In the News…
News from the past week
* One killed in head-on crash in Weston. Massachusetts State Police say one person was killed Friday in crash involving three cars on Route 20 in Weston. Authorities responded around 12:30 p.m. to the crash near the Wayland town line and confirmed at least one fatality. The crash left two drivers trapped in the wreckage. One vehicle was said to be unrecognizable and crumpled up into a pile of twisted metal.
* Winner of 2017 Freedom Prize Announced. The twelfth annual Wayland Veterans Memorial Freedom Prize will be presented to Wayland High School sophomore, Nathan Zhoa, at the Memorial Day Ceremony, May 29, 2017 at Lakeview cemetery. This prestigious award is given for the best essay on a topic related to freedom submitted by Wayland High School student and includes a $500 cash prize.
* Former Wayland AD Stephen Cass sues schools, police over termination. A former Wayland athletic director is suing school, police and town officials, alleging they violated the state’s whistle blower and federal gender anti-discrimination laws and defamed his reputation when he was fired and unlawfully arrested two years ago.
* Wayland School Committee, incoming superintendent reach 3-year agreement. The School Committee and incoming superintendent Arthur Unobskey have agreed on a three-year deal. Under the pact, Unobskey will earn a base salary of $190,000 for the fiscal year that begins July 1. Retiring Superintendent Paul Stein is expected to earn a base salary of about $204,000 in the current fiscal year, according to documents.
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…
13th Annual Steve Henley Memorial Golf Outing.In honor of Steve Henley, we’re having a memorial golf outing to raise money for Wayland Athletics, Friday, June 2. 1:30pm, check-in at 12:30pm at Sandy Burr Country Club, 103 Cochituate Rd, Wayland.
100% of proceeds to benefit the Wayland Youth. $145 per person includes: 18 holes on a scenic 6412 yard course, hot dogs after check-in, dinner, prizes, raffle.
Deadline: May 30. Please send list of names with check. Sponsor hole/tee signage: $250 (deadline: May 30). In lieu of attending, we are accepting donations of any amount! Please make checks payable to: Steve Henley Memorial Golf Tournament, c/o Michele Henley, 197 Stonebridge Rd, Wayland MA 01778. Questions? Please call Michele Henley (508-922-9697) or Mike Henley (508-92209699). Email kiely2@comcast.net.
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
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 22
* School Committee, 7pm. Hear Elevating Achievement and Deepening Wellness Skills & Insights reports, discussion regarding Kindergarten enrollment, school bus parking status, School Start Times taskforce update, superintendent’s evaluation, communications with the public
* Board of Health, 7pm. Discuss outreach for plastic ban and polystyrene ban bylaws, variances for new construction, update on former Raytheon facilityt, review draft memo to Recreation Commission on artificial turf fields, review letter from Verizon regarding facility locations in Wayland
Tuesday, May 23
* Design Review Board, 6:45pm. Agenda includes 311 Boston Post Rd Wayland Shopping Center building improvements and renovations
* Board of Public Works, 7pm. Agenda includes irrigation application (51 Maiden Lane), water rate discussion, WWMDC oversight meeting, status of Spencer Circle
* Zoning Board of Appeals, 7pm. Agenda includes: addition (18 Old Tavern Rd), addition (34 Old Tavern Rd), application by West Suburban YMCA to continue Camp Chickami, appeal of permit for 150 Main St.
* School Committee, 7:30pm. Agenda: To attend Recreation Commission Committee athletic facility strategic master plan input session
* Planning Board, 7:30pm. Agenda: attend Recreation Commission Committee athletic facility strategic master plan input session, ANR Plan (159 and 154 Boston Post Rd), site plan determination 311 Boston Post Rd, goals for 2017/potential articles for fall town meeting
Wednesday, May 24
* Library Trustees, 8am, Wayland Library. Agenda includes: monthly reports, Raytheon Room policy update, Building grant application, WRAP report and recommendations
Wailin’ Wednesdays Concert Series at the Wayland Town Center starts June 21
Please join us for the 2017 Wailin’ Wednesdays Concert Series at the Wayland Town Center. The popular concert series returns for its third year; kicks off Wednesday, June 21, 5:30 p.m. at The Wayland Town Center, East Green
The businesses of the Wayland Town Center are proud to once again present Wailin’ Wednesdays, a family-friendly summer concert series which kicks off on Wednesday, June 21 from 5:30-7:30pm at the Wayland Town Center East Green. This year, the series will be held on three Wednesdays throughout the summer, and feature live music, a variety of activities, giveaways and tasty food samplings courtesy of the Wayland Town Center businesses. The events are all free and open to the public. For more information visit www.facebook.com/waylandtowncenter. The 2017 lineup is as follows:
* Wednesday, June 21 – The Missy Maxfield Project. A five member cover band based in MetroWest, featuring music ranging from the 60s to present.
* Wednesday, July 19 – Low Priority. Boston based rock cover band playing all of the rock songs you know and songs that make you want to dance.
* Wednesday, August 16 – Jumpin’ Juba. West Roxbury based unique mix of blues and roots-y rock & roll, with flavors from many other genres like folk-Americana, Latin, Caribbean, jazz and country.
For details on all summer concert series in the area, click here. To see these listings in calendar format, click here.
Trail Fest in Northwest Framingham, Saturday, June 10. Join Sudbury Valley Trustees for Trail Fest, an annual celebration of local trails on Saturday, June 10 in rural Northwest Framingham. In addition to guided walks over conservation land, there will be a cookout and festival featuring live music from the Milltown Rounders, a baby animal petting zoo, and fun for all ages. The day begins at the Framingham Friends Meetinghouse on Edmands Road in Framingham with Earthsong Yoga leading warmup stretches. Choose from 10K, 6K, and family-friendly 3K guided morning walks exploring the beautiful landscape, and return at noon to enjoy the food and festivities. Special thanks to generous Trail Fest Sponsors TD Bank, The Longfellow Clubs, CFP CrossFit Prototype, and IMA Integrated Martial Arts Prototype. Fee is $5 per person/$10 per family for SVT members; $10 per person/$25 per family for non-members. Registration is required by June 8 for planning purposes. For details and to register, visit www.svtweb.org/trailfest.
Information session on Joining Girl Scouts and Forming New Troops. Parents are invited to a meeting to find out more about joining Girl Scouts in Wayland. There will be a sing-along, snacks and crafts for the girls. This is geared toward incoming Kindergarten girls. Saturday, May 20, 2017 10-11:30am at Wayland Town Hall. We’ll be outside, in the green, next to the Garden Club. Contact Zuania Wood or 781-996-4251. Flyer online here.
Lifeguard needed for half-day for small camp. An aquatics director is needed for half-day for the One Earth Summer Camp based in Framingham. The Interfaith Woodland and Wetland Adventure Camp is a small (max 10 children, ages 6-10) summer camp, half days (9-1) for one week at the end of June. It is a program of the One Earth Collaborative, a project of Open Spirit, which is a fiscally sponsored 501(c). This camp provides scholarships to students in need. The camp takes the children canoeing on the Sudbury River (or Charles, if that would be more convenient) on Tuesday June 27 with Thursday June 29 as the raindate. More details including qualifications online here. Volunteering would be great, otherwise the salary will be negotiated
Spotlight on Open Meeting Law (Part 2): Town Government starting Sunday, May 21. Wayland has the second highest number of OML violations in the state. We look at what Town Government has done and plans to do to improve adherence to Open Meeting Law. Our guests are Selectmen Vice-Chair Cherry Karlson and School Committee Chair Ellen Grieco. Part 1 is currently available On-Demand. We hope you will tune in for both segments. 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 the Buzz website
Summer programs from Sudbury Valley Trustees and Stearns Farm CSA. Sudbury Valley Trustees (SVT) is partnering with Stearns Farm CSA in Framingham for a series of programs featuring the bounty of the summer garden. The relationship between Stearns Farm and SVT goes all the way back to 1959, when Margaret Welch of Framingham donated 87 acres to SVT, then a relatively new regional land trust, for protection. The gift included the agricultural field where her close friend Penelope Turton grew organic vegetables and flowers. This land now grows seasonal fresh vegetables for the farm sharers of Stearns Farm CSA. “SVT is thrilled that this conservation land, part of the Baiting Brook-Welch Reservation, is still farmed and continues the tradition of locally grown food in Framingham,” says Christa Collins, Director of Land Protection for SVT. The public is invited to register for the following offerings scheduled throughout the summer.
* On June 14, foraging expert Rachel Goclawskiwill lead “Foraging at Stearns Farm,” introducing participants to native edible plants found on the property. Walk the property and learn to forage safely and sustainably, as well as how to prepare and preserve these plants.
* On June 24, Stearns Farmer Melanie Hardy will lead a Fermentation Workshop in the kitchen at Wolbach Farm, SVT’s headquarters in Sudbury. Learn how to extend the life of your fresh vegetables and prepare a jar to take home.
* On July 19, SVT Executive Director Lisa Vernegaard will offer a free presentation “Birds, Bees and Butterflies in the Garden” at the McAuliffe Library in Framingham. Using a stunning collection of photographs, Lisa will share more about attracting pollinators to the garden. This program is free and open to the public, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm.
* On August 19, Melanie Hardy will lead “Cut Flower Basics” and share her favorite varieties for cut flowers, as well as harvesting techniques. Design and bring home a farm-style bouquet from the Stearns Farm cutting garden.
* On Saturday, September 23, Katy Riley of Tree House Farms in Millis offers “Tie Dying with Vegetables.” Transform white fabric into wearable pieces of art using natural vegetable dyes.
Space is limited for these programs, and registration is required at www.svtweb.org/calendar.
Adult Programs and Workshops at the Library:
* 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.
* 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 session will be held on Friday, May 26 and June 16 in The Raytheon Room.
* 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.
* “Nothing to Fear: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt’s America”, Monday, June 5, 7:00-8:30pm. Roosevelt’s New deal initiated a series of federal programs designed to relieve the hardships of unemployment and to restore national prosperity and public confidence. Mrs. Roosevelt, nicknamed “Eleanor Everywhere” by the press, traveled where her husband could not go and reported back to him on the success of his programs. Join Dr. Gary Hylander, Professor of History at Stonehill College for one of his dynamic presentations as he explores Roosevelt’s promised nation where the goal was “no one left out”.
* Great Presenter’s Series-Kinetic Sculpture: A Voice in Our Times, Join Wayland’s, David A. Lang on Tuesday, June 6, at 7pm. Take a tour into David’s multiple faceted background developed into motion-activated sculpture that is technical, whimsical, serious and always narrative. The presenter is a self-proclaimed painter, writer, sculptor, photographer and maker of things.
* Mindful Charitable Giving with Gail Shapiro Professional Organizer. Thursday, June 8, 12 noon-1:00pm. Gail Shapiro helps clients create and implement a plan for their charitable giving, as well as home and office organizing. She also is the director of Business Aviation Media’s Corporate Giving Program. Bing your “brown bag” lunch and enjoy the talk during your break time.
* Digital Games and Education, Tuesday, June 13, 7:00-8:30pm with Professor Kyle Moody. Digital games have become a multibillion dollar industry, and their influence can be felt across many facets of society and culture. This talk will explore avenues of education and how digital games have become an essential part of teaching core concepts to players, along with how non-players can begin to understand the impact of games. Professor Moody is the Communications Media and Professional Communication and Social Media Professor at Fitchburg State University and offered a program at the library last month concerning Fake News.
* The Role of the Honeybee In Our Environment & A Honey Tasting with Kenneth Warchol, Wednesday, June 21, 2017, 7:00-8:30pm. You will travel right inside a beehive to better understand the mysterious social insect and the role that it plays in humanity’s survival on Earth. Learn about the challenges honeybees face in our environment and find out how we can help this insect that is essential to our own survival. Ken will bring samples of a variety of honeys for everyone to taste.
* Bhutan, Kingdom of the Thunder Dragon, Thursday, June 22, 7:00-8:30pm. The little known Kingdom Of Bhutan is perhaps best known to the outside world for its guiding philosophy of Gross National Happiness. John Leupold will discuss Gross National Happiness, along with Bhutan’s history, culture, and politics. John is a one-time Wayland resident and will soon be departing on his 30th visit to Bhutan which he as his second home and enjoys sharing his experiences about this most unique country.
* 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, June 1 and 15, 2-4pm.
* 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.
Upcoming May and June 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 us online here.
* Noontime Book Group: 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.
* Evening Book Group: Join reference librarian, Andy Moore on Monday, June 12 from 7:00-8:30pm. June’s book is Swamplandia by Karen Russell. An arrestingly beautiful and inventive work from a vibrant new voice in fiction.
* 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.
* Kids Gardening Program, Saturday, June 3, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Children are invited to plant flowers in our library garden. Program led by Rebecca Lloyd. For ages 4 and up.
* Lego Club, Wednesday, June 7, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Children will make creations out of Legos and share them with members of the club. For ages 5 and up.
For Parents: Preschool Parenting Group, Tuesday, June 6, 9:15-10:15 a.m. Preschool parents are invited to come together 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
Wayland Community Pool offering summer pool pass. Wayland Community Pool is now offering its summer pool pass special! From now until Memorial Day, receive $100 off your family pre-paid pool passes. The full year family pool pass is now just $795 (regularly $895) and the summer family pool pass is only $495 (regularly $595). This promotion is valid now through Memorial Day. Wayland Community Pool offers an open air pool experience from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Sign up now for best pricing and availability on swim lesson and swim team opportunities. For more information or to get your pool pass and sign up for classes today, visit us at www.wcpswim.org
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.
Upcoming Events from Moms of Amazing Kids. Moms of Amazing Kids, a local group for moms raising children with special needs, is hosting a session on Special Needs Trusts & Mass Health Presentation, May 23 at 6:30pm. Space is limited. Concord Free Public Library, Cost: Free
You’re not alone on this journey – Join us! Membership is free!
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.
* 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.
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.
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.
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.
Events and Happenings
Below are highlights of the coming week. For all events, view our online calendar.
Monday, May 22, Finding the Stories of Your Ancestors/Using Social History to bring your ancestor’s history to life, Wayland Library.Pam Holland, Genealogist. This talk illustrates how to move beyond the traditional sources of just names and dates and use social history to learn what a typical day, or not so typical day, was like in your ancestor’s life. What did your ancestors eat or wear, what was their daily life like, why did they do the things they did? Discover where to find a variety of resources that answer these questions and provide rich context to bring your ancestor’s history to life.
Wednesday, May 24, Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Impossible Dream 1967 Red Sox, Wayland Town Building (Council on Aging), 1:30pm. The 1967 Boston Red Sox were 100:1 underdogs to win the American League Pennant-and most experts even thought that was generous. And yet the Impossible Dream team defied all odds and clinched the AL Pennant on the last day of the 1967 season. Herb Crehan has interviewed 21 members of this Impossible Dream team-also known as “The Cardiac Kids”-plus Manager Dick Williams and Coach Bobby Doer. As a long-time feature writer for the Red Sox, Herb Crehan has had unprecedented access to these iconic players. He loves to tell the inside story of how the 1967 Red Sox built the foundation of Red Sox Nation. Don’t miss this fascinating program. No charge but reservations appreciated.
Wednesday, May 24, Mindfulness and Meditation on the Trail, Pod Meadow Conservation Area, 6pm. Enjoy a spring evening walk with stops for guided meditation and time to absorb the richness of the surroundings led by Rabbi Katy Allen, Eco-Chaplain and Facilitator of the One Earth Collaborative, a project of Open Spirit in Framingham. Donations to One Earth Collaborative are welcomed. Pod Meadow Conservation Area is at approximately 420 Old Connecticut Path on the GPS.
Wednesday, May 31, Author Max Klau: Race and Social Change, Wayland Library, 7pm.Dr. Max Klau presents his new book, Race and Social Change: A Quest, A Study, A Call to Action. 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. Through an analysis grounded in the perspectives of developmental psychology, adaptive leadership and complex systems theory, the inquiry at the heart of this book illuminates dynamics of race and social change in surprising and important ways.
Thursday, June 1, The Thoreau You Never Knew: Boatman and Science Activist, Concord-Carlisle High School, 7-9pm. The watershed of the Assabet, Sudbury, and Concord Rivers was the largest and most wondrous thing in Thoreau’s life: a “vast amphitheater rising to its rim in the horizon,” a “seemingly concave circle of earth, in the midst of which I was born and dwell.” The epicenter of that landscape was the triple point at Egg Rock where these three streams touch. Though these claims are crystal clear from his life’s work, the Journal, it has been Walden, his literary masterpiece, that has defined our image of him. The evening will begin with a short business meeting. Light refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public. Details at www.oars3rivers.org.
Saturday, June 3, Morning Bobolink Walk, Wayland Town Building, 8am.
Join local birder John Hines for a leisurely 1-2 hour morning bobolink walk at Heard Farm on Saturday June 3 (rain date Saturday June 10). Wayland is fortunate to have one of the largest concentrations of nesting bobolinks in the Sudbury River Valley on the Heard Farm property. In addition to nesting bobolinks, we’ll look for rose-breasted grosbeak, Baltimore oriole, yellow warbler, common yellowthroat, and many other breeding species.
Due to limited parking at Heard Farm, we’ll meet at 8am in the back parking lot of Town Building to carpool to the site, and return to Town Building by 10 am. No dogs please. Please contact the Conservation Office at 508-358-3669 or bharris@wayland.ma.us with questions.
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Help give the gift of mobility. 
Run for LoveLane, June 11. 
Wailin’ Wednesdays Concert Series at the Wayland Town Center starts June 21
Information session on Joining Girl Scouts and Forming New Troops. 
Lifeguard needed for half-day for small camp. 
Spotlight on Open Meeting Law (Part 2): Town Government 
Summer programs from Sudbury Valley Trustees and Stearns Farm CSA. 
Author Dr Max Klau and his book, 
Wayland Community Pool offering summer pool pass. Wayland Community Pool is now offering its summer pool pass special! From now until Memorial Day, receive $100 off your family pre-paid pool passes. The full year family pool pass is now just $795 (regularly $895) and the summer family pool pass is only $495 (regularly $595). This promotion is valid now through Memorial Day. Wayland Community Pool offers an open air pool experience from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Sign up now for best pricing and availability on swim lesson and swim team opportunities. For more information or to get your pool pass and sign up for classes today, visit us at 
Summer Junior Golf Camps at Sandy Burr
Upcoming Events from Moms of Amazing Kids. 
Wayland Police to offer RAD (Rape Aggression Defense) Program, class meets 4 times in June. 
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 
Wayland, Lincoln and Sudbury were accepted into the Solarize Mass program!
1st Annual Wayland “Dad & Me Campout” 
Wednesday, May 24, Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Impossible Dream 1967 Red Sox, Wayland Town Building (Council on Aging), 1:30pm. 
Saturday, June 3, Morning Bobolink Walk, Wayland Town Building, 8am. 
