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!
Lots of congratulations in order this week: first, to the 2017 graduates of Wayland High School, who had their commencement yesterday at Wayland High School. Congratulations also go out to state champions, Wayland-Weston Crew.
The 5th Annual Eric Chase Memorial Blood Drive is on Saturday at Wayland High School. Spaces are still available if you are able to donate. Signup is online here.
If you want to participate in DPW’s rain barrel program, the deadline is June 10. Details are online here.
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In the News…
News from the past week
* A Family Takes on ALS. He is an analytical thinker. She is an energetic force. Together, Stephen Winthrop and M. Jane Williamson of Wayland, Massachusetts, make a formidable husband-and-wife team in the fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the progressive, neuromuscular disease that is slowly robbing Stephen of the use of his muscles. In collaboration with the clinicians and scientists at the Massachusetts General Hospital ALS Multidisciplinary Clinic, and local and national advocacy groups, Stephen and Jane have created a current of hope for their own family and for the estimated 30,000 people in the United States with ALS.
* Rail Trail Update. The Conservation Commission granted the Permit to for the rail trail. Eversource and the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) can now move forward on the 4.5 mile paved trail from the Wayland Library through Weston to just about the Waltham town line.
* Police report arrest for break-in. On Tuesday, May 23, 2017, the Wayland Police Department responded to Wayland Automotive, located at 322 Commonwealth Road for a reported Commercial Break & Entering.
* Athletic fields to be renovated and repositioned. According to Wayland High School athletic director Heath Rollins, a plan is in place to either replace or re-shuffle every athletic field at Wayland High School except for “The Rock,” and the wetland field. Recreation’s documents related to the high school fields are online here.
WPSF “HATS Off” End-of-Year Campaign Runs Through June 16
Making a donation to the Wayland Public Schools Foundation is a perfect way to say “Thank You!” to that special teacher or staff member. For over 30 years, the Wayland Public Schools Foundation (WPSF) has supported teachers by funding classroom innovations and creative units of study not covered by the regular school budget. Make a donation to the HATS Off campaign and a personalized certificate will be sent to the faculty member(s) of your choice. The donation amount will not be disclosed. Visit the WPSF website to order your HATS Off certificate online here. Donations are tax deductible and may qualify for matching gifts at participating companies. Questions? Contact Jane Chitkara or Amy Sullivan.
Jazz and Comedy Club, September 23. ♫ What are you doing New Year’s, New Year’s Eve? No, no, that isn’t right. What are you doing on Saturday evening, September 23? You don’t know? Well, do we have something special for you! Nationally known social and political comedian Jimmy Tingle and the Shane Wood Jazz Trio will be playing at Sandy Burr Country Club on September 23rd at 7:30pm, sponsored by the Friends of the Wayland Council on Aging. No, there won’t be lobster but there will be fun and laughter, good times with friends, smooth music to get you moving, a live auction, and hors d’oeuvres and dessert. Tickets for this festive fundraiser are $75 per person and will be available at the Village Bank, the Council on Aging, and soon online. So put the date into your calendar and then have a nice summer.
Elise Goldfine (WHS ’12) is biking across the country to support affordable housing. Details on Elise, her 3966 mile ride, and Bike & Build are available online here.
Board of Selectmen seeks volunteers for Board and Committee Openings. The Board of Selectmen is beginning the process for filling volunteer openings on boards and committees. These openings are the result of expired terms as of June 30, 2017, or vacancies due to early resignation. Both reappointments and new appointments will be considered. A complete list of open positions as of June 30, 2017, is posted on the Wayland town website online here. For more details, click here.
The WaylandOneMile Swim is Sunday, June 18. Please join us for the 8th annual WaylandOneMile swim and the fifth swimming of the 3Mile Challenge at Lake Cochituate to benefit the Wayland Community Pool. Registration and more information can be found online here. Thanks for helping us keep our community swimming all year at the Wayland Community Pool.
We’re hiring…volunteers! Are you a lover of books, a fan of the Wayland Library, and have a spare hour or two per week to volunteer? The Friends of the Wayland Library are looking for a few more people to help with the good work being done in support of the library. Whether it’s taking a more active, ongoing, role in the book sale, or helping with discrete events, the options are varied both in areas of interest and amount of time required. Our next quarterly meeting is Friday, June 9 at 9:15am in the Raytheon Room at the library. We’d love your input and your talents. Please join us! Email Sarah Hubbell with any questions.
Wheels for the World wheelchair collection. On Saturday, June 17, Wheels for the World will be collecting wheelchairs, parts; and other mobility aides at Trinitarian Congregational Church; 53 Cochituate Rd from 10am-2pm. If you or someone you know has no longer used wheelchairs or canes, crutches, etc. Please bring them to Trinitarian and they will be taken and restored to new condition and brought to disabled children and adults around the world who cannot have access to “the gift of mobility” due to conditions in their countries. Donated wheelchairs will be receipted and are tax deductible. Come help us give others around the world the freedoms we sometimes take for granted and give The Gift of Mobility. For more information call Cindy Leonard at 508-653-3743 or go to www.joniandfriends.org. Volunteers are also needed in this area for ongoing help picking up donated wheelchairs and mobility aids and bringing them to our storage facility in Framingham. If you can help please contact Cindy Leonard.
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.
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.
* Board of Selectmen, 7pm. Agenda includes: adopt Race Amity Day proclamation, Executive Session, comments on WRAP report, Town Administration evaluation process, appointment/reappointment process
* Finance Committee, 7pm. Agenda includes: FY19 goals and objectives, candidate projects for next fiscal year, minute writer
* Board of Health, 7pm. Agenda includes: review report and information regarding repairs to the Wastewater Treatment Plant, review existing BOH policies
* School Committee, 7pm. Agenda includes: discussion with students who participated in Chinese exchange program, receive ACE report (presentation of digital literacy and innovation plan), Kindergarten enrollment and possible communication with families, update from School Start Time task force, Superintendent Evaluation
Tuesday, June 6
* Council on Aging, 8am. Agenda includes: Baypath Elder Services report, Senior Tax Relief Committee Report, COA space concerns as impacted by WRAP final report recommendations and new budgeting approach designed to better position the Town to take on debt
Wednesday, June 7
* Board of Library Trustees, 8am. Agenda includes: monthly reports (staffing update, building issues, programming update), communication with community boards and committees
* Wayland Real Asset Planning Committee, 7:30pm. Agenda includes: outline for Town Counsel concerning restrictions on use of properties, best practices for acquisition of properties, practicality of assigning control to a particular board/use and discussion of how to proceed
Friday, June 9
* No meetings currently scheduled
Announcements
New announcements this week
Deer Ticks: “One Bite Can Change Your Life”, Monday, June 26, 7-8:30pm.Lyme Disease is the most prevalent infectious disease in Massachusetts and is now considered to be a public health crisis. In addition to Lyme, deer ticks can carry the pathogens which cause Babesiosis, Anaplasmosis, Relapsing Fever and Powassan virus, all of which can be very serious and are on the increase. Join Entomologist Dr. Larry Dapsis and Dr. Stephen Rich, a professor and researcher of microbiology at UMass Amherst for this presentation. Details on the presenters are online here.
Summer Reading Kick-off:Wednesday, June 28, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Ed the Wizard will kick off the Wayland Public Library’s Summer Reading Program Build a Better World with his magic show “Reading is Magic. “Ed the Wizard’s interactive magic performance is inspired by the Harry Potter books and emphasizes the importance of maintaining one’s reading skills over the summer. Readers are better able to Build a Better World! For ages 5 and up.
Art Displays at the Library
* In the Library foyer, Ann “Cappie” Martin had a childhood illness that prevented her from attending school until the fourth grade. At that time she found sculpture as a hobby which later developed into a life’s passion for Art. As an art history major at Wellesley College, Cappie was exposed to all aspects of art study. Cappie’s watercolors and other mediums are on display through June 30.
* In the Raytheon Room, The Red Tailed Hawks of Pelham Island Road, an exhibition by Peter W. Agnes, Jr. Peter, a member of Gateway Camera Club, is a nature photographer with a special interest in bird photography. This exhibit is the result of a four-month project which began earlier this year in which he focused on the area of Pelham Island Road from the Pelham Island Bridge eastward to the town administration building, including the area within the National Wildlife Refuge.
Registration Now Open for Wayland Little League Summer and Fall Baseball Programs. Wayland Little League is happy to announce that registration is now open for all summer and fall baseball programs. Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned veteran, there are programs for a variety of kids in grades 1-8. The Summer programs participate in the regional Jimmy Fund Leagues with games and practices during the week only (no weekends) and run from late June through the end of July. Registration for these summer programs close on June 16th.
Fall programs also feature games against surrounding towns with minimal practices during the week and games typically Sunday afternoons to avoid conflicts with other town sports programs. There is an early bird discount for all registrations submitted before June 30. To learn more and to register, visit www.waylandlittleleague.org.
Great items for Coaches Gifts, Father’s Day and Summer Camp! Wayland Booster Store will be open on Tuesday, June 13 during the incoming 8th grade Athletic presentation. Apparel and Gear will be available 5:30-7:30pm in the Commons at WHS, and in the school store. Duffle bags, baseball hats, hooded sweatshirts, T’s and Pride Pants are in stock for summer.
Spotlight on The “Branding” of Wayland. What will Branding mean for the image and character of Wayland? For some time, Town Government has been focusing on how to make Wayland more attractive…for shoppers, potential new businesses and residents. Town Planner Sarkis Sarkisian oversees the two committees involved with that project, the Economic Development Committee and the Design Review Board. Much of the branding focus is on the Town Center area and the businesses along the Route 20 corridor. But it’s a town-wide effort. Join us starting Sunday, May 14th to find out more about this important initiative. 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 our website: WayCAM.tv/buzz
Family Day at Trinitarian Congregational Church (TCC) in Wayland, Free and Fun for all!
Please join us for Family Day on Sunday, June 25, from 2-5pm. Family Day activities are geared to families with children, preschool – grade 5, but ALL are welcome to attend. This FREE event will feature live music, a BBQ, face painting, a bouncy house, inflatable obstacle course, lawn games, silent auction and arts and crafts. Invite your friends and neighbors and come enjoy this fun family time! This event will be held rain or shine. Trinitarian Congregational Church is located at 53 Cochituate Rd in Wayland. For more information on any of our offerings, see our website: www.tccwayland.org or call 508-358-7717.
Announcements from Prior Newsletters
Retirement Events planned for Wayland teachers and administrators
* Wayland PTO Hosts Community Retirement Reception for Dr. Stein at the Wayland High School Media Center Garden, Monday, June 12th, 3-4pm. The Wayland PTO invites students, families and the greater Wayland community to join us for a Retirement Reception for Dr. Stein on Monday, June 12, from 3:00-4:00 in the High School Media Center Garden (or inside the Media Center in the case of rain). This is an informal event – please stop by for just a few minutes or for the entire hour, and join us in thanking Dr. Stein and wishing him well as he retires from the Wayland Public Schools at the end of June. There will be light refreshments. Contact Amy Simmons with any questions.
* “Cornhole in the Courtyard” to Celebrate Ms. Jacobs’s Retirement in the Courtyard adjacent to the WMS Cafeteria, Thursday, June 15th, 2:30-3:30 PM. Please join us for “Cornhole in the Courtyard” on Thursday, June 15, from 2:30-3:30 as we celebrate Ms. Jacobs’s retirement. We hope that students (both past and present) and members of the community will join us in the courtyard adjacent to the WMS Cafeteria to wish Ms. Jacobs well, enjoy some light refreshments and play some cornhole. Please contact Amy Simmons with any questions.
Chinese Language and Culture Classes, 2017-18. The 2017-18 schedule for K-5 Chinese Language and Culture classes is now available on the Wayland School Community Programs website online here. The after-school classes are held at Claypit Hill, Happy Hollow, and Loker Schools right after dismissal. Each school offers different levels, ranging from beginning to intermediate and advanced. Happy Hollow’s classes will be on Mondays starting September 25; Loker’s will be on Tuesdays starting October 3. Claypit Hill’s will be on Wednesdays, starting October 4. The curriculum is designed for children whose primary language is English. Coco Min Zhou started the program in Wayland in 2006 and continues to lead it. She can be reached at mzhou728@gmail.com or 508-650-4884; families may also call Ling Zheng at 617-620-2241 or lingzheng2000us@yahoo.com.
DPW offering Rain Barrel Program; orders due by June 10. The Wayland DPW is offering a Rain Barrel Program to help residents conserve water and save money. Through this program, residents get special pricing ($69 versus the retail price of $119). To take advantage of this community program discount please click hereand search community program tab for your community or email info@tgarb.com (or mail an order form and payment using this form). Deadline for ordering: June 10th 5:00pm. Rain Barrels may then be picked up on Saturday, June 17th at the DPW Facility at 66 River Road from 9:00AM to 11:00AM. Complete details online here.
EMPOWER – Summer Community Leadership Week at Wayland High School, August 7-11, 10am-3pm, for students entering grades 7-12. Join Us to Give Back to Your Community and be a Youth Leader! Work with a group of your peers from Wayland on a mix of games, presentations, activities, brainstorming and community service. This program will provide you the tools to create healthy messaging to the community, learn new leadership skills and create a campaign message to encourage healthy decisions in Wayland and beyond. Staff: Elsie Cerrone, Dossie Kahn, Jane Purser and Jason Verhoosky. Lunch will be provided daily. There is no fee for this program.To register for this program, please email Jane Purser or Jason Verhoosky or call 508-358-6825.
Wayland Recreation along with Wicked Cool for Kids Provide Summer 2017 Programs. Since 2009, Wicked Cool for Kids has worked with Wayland Recreation to provide amazing kids’ programs that blend STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) education goals with the kind of fun that kids need on summer break. Wicked Cool for Kids champions a great mix of focused lessons and structured play that maintain academic integrity within a creative environment. Please see flyer online here for details.
Please contact the office of Senator Ross with any questions or concerns at (617) 722-1555 or Richard.Ross@masenate.gov.
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.
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:
* “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, Thursday July 20 (note: date has been changed), 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.
* 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, June 16 in The Raytheon Room.
* 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.
* Armchair Travel Book Club: Wednesday, June 14, from 11:30-1:00pm. Join Rachel-Sideman Kurtz for a discussion of Bill Bryson’s In a Sunburned Country.
School Age Programs at the Library
* 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.
* Drop-in Craft: Build a World in a Box, Bring a box, big or small, and create a world within it. We will also provide some boxes. Program led by librarian Elise Katz. For ages 4 and up.
* Mother Goose Time (Infants-2.5 years) Tuesdays, June 6, 13 and 20 at 10:30 a.m.
* StoryVine (2.5 -5 years) Thursdays June 22 and 29 at 10:30 a.m.
* Storywalk, Wednesday, June 14. 3:30-4:00 p.m. Take a walk on the green behind the library and read a story page by page. Led by Beverly Mobilia of Wayland Community Partnerships for Children and Families. For ages 3 and up, with caregiver.
* Zumba Kids Jr., Tuesday, June 27, 10:30-11:00 a.m. Rhythm and dance program for children ages 2.5 to 4 years old. Led by Julia Walderzak of H2K Happy Healthy Kids Fitness Studio.
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.
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.
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.
Tuesday, June 6, “Kinetic Sculpture: A Voice in Our Times”, Wayland Library, 7:30-9pm. Take a tour of how David Lang’s multiple faceted background developed into motion-activated sculpture that is technical, whimsical, serious, engaging, and always narrative-personifying uncertainty, unpredictability, and serendipity.
Wednesday, June 7, Full Moon Walk at Greenways, 8-9pm.Walk through the woods and across the fields at Greenways Conservation Area in Wayland and down to the Sudbury River as twilight falls and the moon lights our way. Bring your favorite story, song, or poem about the moon. All ages are welcome. The walk will be led by Rabbi Katy Allen of the One Earth Collaborative, a project of Open Spirit,Framingham, and is co-sponsored by Wayland Walks and the Sudbury Valley Trustees. Meet at the end of Green Way in Wayland for a one-hour walk. No registration required. Donations of $5-15 suggested, to support One Earth Collaborative
Thursday, June 8, “Mindful Charitable Giving”, Wayland Library, 12-1pm. Join professional organizer Gail Shapiro, who 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. Bring your “brown bag” lunch and enjoy the talk during your lunch hour.
Thursday, June 8, Habitat Walk at Greenways: Birds, Bees & More, 5:30-7pm.Greenways Conservation Area was conserved by SVT and the Town of Wayland in 1995. Tour the property and learn more about land management strategies, including restoring a pollinator meadow, that SVT employs to keep the land healthy and alive with wildlife! Walk is free, but register online here.
Saturday, June 10, Trail Fest, Northwest Framingham. Join Sudbury Valley Trustees for Trail Fest, an annual celebration of local trails on Saturday, June 10 in rural Northwest Framingham. After guided walks across idyllic conservation land, walkers will enjoy 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. 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 online here.
Sunday, June 11, Dudley Pond Ice Cream Social, Mansion Beach, 2-4pm.Dudley Pond Association presents Cool Times for the Summer, Sunday, June 11, 2-4pm at Mansion Beach. Come to Mansion Beach and make yourself an ice cream sundae and see a fire-juggling demonstration. A fun afternoon at the beach, and it’s on the Dudley Pond Association. There’s no charge for anything at this event. However, they will grateful for any donations, as well as new or renewed DPA memberships. Event flyer online here.
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WPSF “HATS Off” End-of-Year Campaign Runs Through June 16
Jazz and Comedy Club, September 23. 
Board of Selectmen seeks volunteers for Board and Committee Openings. 
We’re hiring…volunteers! 
Run for LoveLane, June 11. 
Summer Reading Kick-off: 
Great items for Coaches Gifts, Father’s Day and Summer Camp! 
Spotlight on The “Branding” of Wayland. 
Wayland PTO Hosts Community Retirement Reception for Dr. Stein at the Wayland High School Media Center Garden, Monday, June 12th, 3-4pm. 
“Cornhole in the Courtyard” to Celebrate Ms. Jacobs’s Retirement in the 
Wayland Recreation along with Wicked Cool for Kids Provide Summer 2017 Programs. 
Senator Ross Announces Wayland Meeting Opportunities for Constituents. 
Wailin’ Wednesdays Concert Series at the Wayland Town Center starts June 21
Summer programs from Sudbury Valley Trustees and Stearns Farm CSA. 
English Conversation Group.
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
1st Annual Wayland “Dad & Me Campout” 
Tuesday, June 6, “Kinetic Sculpture: A Voice in Our Times”, Wayland Library, 7:30-9pm. Take a tour of how David Lang’s multiple faceted background developed into motion-activated sculpture that is technical, whimsical, serious, engaging, and always narrative-personifying uncertainty, unpredictability, and serendipity.
Wednesday, June 7, Full Moon Walk at Greenways, 8-9pm. 
Sunday, June 11, Dudley Pond Ice Cream Social, Mansion Beach, 2-4pm. 
