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!
Good luck to all of our students on their finals this week. The Library is open late Monday and Tuesday and holding pizza nights for those who want a quiet place to prepare.
After a black bear was spotted in Sudbury and captured last week in Marlborough, Wayland police report a black bears sighting in Wayland in the Stonebridge Rd area. Obviously, exercise caution and don’t feed the bear.
The Wayland Cultural Council is seeking community input in their triennial survey, and they hope you will participate (no expertise required). More details on the survey are online here, and the survey itself is online here.
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In the News…
News from the past week
* National Merit Scholarship Winner From Wayland. One Wayland student has been awarded a National Merit Scholarship in this latest round of winners, according to an announcement by the parent organization. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation named Jacob D. Sommerfield its 2017 National Merit Scholars for Wayland. Sommerfield is a graduate of Wayland High School.
* Brigham surgeon keeps Guard flyers fit. For three months this past winter, one of the top hospitals in the country was missing its director of transplant administration. But Wayland resident Dr. Phillip Camp Jr. had a good excuse.
* Police warn residents about IRS scam. On June 2, 2017, Wayland Police received a report from a local woman that she had been scammed out of more than $10,000. An investigation revealed that the woman had received a phone call from a man on May 27th who purported to be an I.R.S agent. The man stated that he was with the Tax and Audit Division of the Washington D.C. I.R.S. Building. He gave the woman a phony badge/I.D. number and name.
* For Wayland, volleyball’s a day at the beach. When the Wayland High boys’ volleyball squad plays, it’s a bit tough at first to pick out coach Rod Fletcher. In his seventh – and now final – year of coaching, he’s dressed casually, from a pair of brown top-siders to plaid shorts to a long-sleeved shirt reading “Wayland Volleyball” that he throws on moments before the game.
* Wayland High School to remove Native American imagery from logo. Wayland High School has officially moved away from a Native American spear as its logo. Students recently voted on a symbol to replace the spear, but it is not clear if either design will become the permanent school logo.
* ‘Exhilarated’ feeling at Wayland High graduation. Wayland High School said goodbye to the latest crop of graduating seniors on Sunday to the cheers of friends and family. This year’s student and faculty representatives had words of encouragement, gratitude, advice and humor for the 231 graduates.
* Wayland Board Votes To Resolve Abatement Cases With Verizon. With resolution of pending Appellate Tax Board Cases with Verizon New England and 400 Boston Road, the Wayland Board of Assessors voted at its Monday evening meeting to release $508,000 from the overlay account, according to a recent announcement.
* Campout brings dads, kids together. As a bass trombonist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, James Markey is often working on weekends. But for Father’s Day weekend, Markey enjoyed some quality outdoor time with his children – Jamie, 9, Thomas, 5, and Eleanor, 12. The Markeys were among about 200 fathers and children who participated in the Dad and Me Campout run by the Wayland Dads organization and Wayland Recreation. Campers swam, played field games and pick-up sports matches, enjoyed a campfire and watched a movie on a screen set up outdoors.
Found Bird
Found Bird: This little blue Australian pudgy has been hanging out in a Wayland yard. He’s in good hands, but it would be great to get him reunited with his family. He seems to be in perfect health. If he’s yours, message Kim at kimantonell@gmail.com.
If there are any updates about the bird, they will be posted online here.
How you can help…
Wayland Man Rides to End Alzheimer’s for 15th Time.
Paul Kussell, of Wayland, will bike 100 miles in the Alzheimer’s Association, Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter’s RIDE to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, June 24. Starting and finishing at Odiorne State Park in Rye, NH, the RIDE provides a 2-, 30-, 62- and 100-mile route through the towns of coastal New Hampshire and the north shore of Massachusetts. To donate in support of Paul Kussell, click here. For more information on the ride, click here.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Monday, June 19
* Board of Selectmen, 6:45pm. Agenda includes: interview candidates for boards and committees, ambulance fees, report of Town Administrator
* Personnel Board, 7pm. Agenda includes: proposal for background checks for new employees, proposal to restructure Youth & Family Services, survey department
* School Committee, 7pm. Agenda includes: 5th grade enrollment at Happy Hollow, school bus parking, BASE tuition fee schedule, superintendent’s evaluation, Carroll School as private school, school start times, policy review
Tuesday, June 20
* West Suburban Health Group, 10am, Natick Community Center, 117 E. Central Street, Natick. Agenda include: wellness programs report, alternative prescription drug purchasing programs, information sessions for employees for HAS-qualified High Deductible Health Plans
* Finance Committee, 7pm. Agenda includes; FY19 goals and objectives, mission, strategy and budget guidelines, candidate projects for next fiscal year
* Planning Board, 7:30pm. Agenda includes: site plan approval public hearing (91 Oxbow Rd) for natural grass athletic field and parking spaces, 150 Main Street discussion/action regarding site plan approval decision (02-2013)
Wednesday, June 21
* Library Trustees, 8am. Agenda includes: monthly reports, state building grant, Library Planning Committee scope going forward, communication with community, boards and committees.
* Senior Tax Relief Committee, 7pm. Agenda includes: update on MCOA Property Tax Force Meeting, update from COA Director
Thursday, June 22
* No meetings currently scheduled
Friday, June 23
* No meetings currently scheduled
Announcements
New announcements this week
Way-Secure: Help Public Safety Officials Help You. On Wednesday, June 21 at 7pm the Wayland Fire Department will give a presentation on WAY-SECURE, a new program that provides public safety responders with your critical information in the event of an emergency. Way-Secure is available to everyone, but is particularly designed for those with medical and cognitive conditions. The presentation will be at the Council on Aging in the Town Building. Residents who register for Way-Secure provide information about their home and medical conditions that is kept in a secure database. The information is available only to emergency personnel when they respond to an emergency call originating from your address. Wayland residents who wish to register for Way-Secure will complete a registration form, providing information for any or all of the program’s four components. Forms will be available at the presentation on Wednesday, June 21 or by calling the Wayland Fire Department at 358-6910 or the Council on Aging at 508-358-2990. For more details, click here.
Vokes Players Announce Their Production of The Porch, a play by Jack Neary, directed by James Barton. Performances will be held at Beatrice Herford’s Vokes Theatre, Route 20 in Wayland from July 20 through August 5 Thursday-Saturday evenings at 8pm with a 2pm matinee on Saturdays, July 29 & August 5. For tickets and information call 508-358-4034, or order online via the Vokes website www.vokesplayers.org. Ticket prices are $18 for Thursday evenings; $19 for Saturday matinees; $22 for Friday & Saturday evenings. For details on the show, visit the Vokes Players’ website, www.vokesplayers.org.
Wayland Cultural Council seeks community input. The Wayland Cultural Council (WCC) is launching the Wayland Cultural Council 2017 Community Arts and Culture Survey. The survey is posted online at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WaylandCC. The Wayland Cultural Council is required to conduct a triennial survey to collect input from our community to set funding priorities for the next three years. We seek the widest possible input from the Wayland community. No particular expertise or experience in arts and cultural activities is required to participate in this survey. The deadline for completing the survey is Friday, August 4. For more details, click here.
Computer Programming Summer Class for Wayland High School Students. For the second year in a row, Wayland High School graduate Eli Bucher is leading a computer programming class for Wayland High School students entering Grades 9 through 12. Class dates are: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from June 27 – through August 4, 2017. The time is 12:30-2:30pm and the location is Wayland High School. Along with teaching students how to program, the class’s goals include inspiring a deep interest in computer science and building complex problem-solving skills. Participation in last year’s program proved to be great preparation for the Advanced Placement Computer Science class at the high school. The program fee is $85 for 17 classes. To register, email buchereli@gmail.com and send a check payable to WSCP with “Computer Programming” in the memo section to: WSCP, 47 Loker Street, Wayland, MA 01778. For more details, click here.
Spotlight on Wayland’s Wastewater. For Wayland Buzz’s June 18 program, they talked about water. Not the water we swim in or the water we drink, but the water that flows through the new treatment plant built about 5 years ago at Town Center. It was controversial at its inception. How’s it doing today and how does the future look? We’ll discuss all this with two Wastewater Management District Commissioners, Chair Fred Knight and Commissioner Rick Greene. 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
Announcements from Prior Newsletters
Dates for Wayland Concert Series 2017-18 season
* Friday, September 29, 2017 at 8:00 pm: Jessica Tong, violin and Adam Golka, piano
* Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 8:00 pm, Marimolin, Nancy Zeltsman, marimba and Sharan Leventhal, violin
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Friday, January 12, 2018, Spencer Myer, piano
… and watch for a special jazz concert in March
Weston Friendly announces auditions for Miracle on 34th Street at the Weston Town Hall, June 19 & 20 by appointment. Callbacks: June 21
To schedule an appointment, signup online here. Audition Requirements: Vocal: Please prepare a 16-32 bar song, Dance: There will be a short jazz combination taught at auditions.
Production Dates December 2, 3, 9, & 10, 2017. More details online here.
Game Designing with Processing – summer camp. Wayland High School sophomore, Andy Wang, is offering a free, 5-day computer science course for students in Grades 6-8, June 26-30, at Wayland High School. In this five-day, introductory course, students will learn universal programming concepts with Processing, a graphics-oriented version of Java. These basic topics include variables, logic statements, and loops, which students will apply through different mini-projects. At the end of the week, students will use what they’ve learned to create personal, original programs that can be anything from a game to a practical application. No prior experience is necessary. Complete details online here.
Library’s School Age Programs
* Drop-in Craft: Build a World in a Box. Wednesday, June 21, 3:00-5:00 p.m. 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 5 and up.
* World Cultures: Ramadan and Eid, Thursday, June 22, 3:00-3:45 p.m. Join us as we learn about Ramadan and the Eid festival, one of the most beloved holidays for Muslims around the world. Children will listen to stories, make a paper lantern craft, and get henna tattoos. Program led be Wayland parent Najiba Akbar. For ages 4 and up.
Library Programs For Teens
* Teen Pizza Study Nights, Monday, June 19 and Tuesday June 20, 5:30 – 11 p.m. Teens! Feed your brain while studying with your friends at the library. Pizza will be served at 5:30 p.m. on these nights. Granola bars, cookies, and other treats will also be available. AND the library will stay open until 11 p.m. just for you. We hope you ace your exams.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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:
* 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.
* 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.
* 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 30 in The Raytheon Room.
* 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.
* Mother Goose Time (Infants-2.5 years) Tuesday, June 20, July 11, 18 and 25 at 10:30am.
* StoryVine (2.5 -5 years) Thursdays June 22, 29 and July 6 and 20 at 10:30am.
* Brain Building Storytime, Monday, June 19, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Storytime, parachute play, and brain building activity. Led by Beverly Mobilia of Wayland Community Partnerships for Children and Families. For ages 2 to 5, with parent/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.
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.
Events and Happenings
Below are highlights of the coming week. For all events, view our online calendar.
Wednesday, June 21, Wailin’ Wednesdays Concert Series: The Missy Maxfield Project, Wayland Town Center, 5:30-7pm. Please join us for the 2017 Wailin’ Wednesdays Concert Series at the Wayland Town Center. The popular concert series returns for its third year. 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 Missy Maxfield Project
is a five-member cover band based in MetroWest, featuring music ranging from the 60s to present. These concerts are free and open to the public. The East Green is located in the Wayland Town Center on the grass outside of Sperry’s. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, relax and enjoy a nice night outside with your friends and family. Last year’s events drew a large gathering within our community. Let’s keep the momentum going-join us again this year. For more information visit www.facebook.com/waylandtowncenter
Wednesday, June 21, The Role of the Honeybee In Our Environment & A Honey Tasting with Kenneth Warchol, Wayland Library, 7-8:30pm. 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.
Wednesday, June 21, Weston Concerts on the Green: Gopherbroke, Weston Town Green, 7-8:30pm.Gopherbroke. Gopherbroke has been playing fine acoustic music since 1986. Acknowledging influences from rock and roll, folk and blues, Gopherbroke’s broad and crowd-pleasing repertoire includes songs by Buddy Holly, Bob Dylan, Tome Petty, The Beatles, Jimmy Buffet, Credence Clearwater Revival, and many more!
Thursday, June 22, Wayland’s 6th Annual Community Concert Series: Studio Two, Wayland Town Building Courtyard, 7-8pm.Free summer concert series! (Rain Location: Large Hearing Room). Studio Two is a Beatles Tribute band.
Thursday, June 22, Bhutan, Kingdom of the Thunder Dragon, Wayland Library, 7-8:30pm. 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.
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Found Bird: This little blue Australian pudgy has been hanging out in a Wayland yard. He’s in good hands, but it would be great to get him reunited with his family. He seems to be in perfect health. If he’s yours, message Kim at 
Wayland Man Rides to End Alzheimer’s for 15th Time. 
Jazz and Comedy Club, September 23. 
Board of Selectmen seeks volunteers for Board and Committee Openings. 
We’re hiring…volunteers! 
Way-Secure: Help Public Safety Officials Help You. 
Vokes Players Announce Their Production of The Porch, a play by Jack Neary, 
Wayland Cultural Council seeks community input. 
Computer Programming Summer Class for Wayland High School Students. 
Spotlight on Wayland’s Wastewater. 
Dates for Wayland Concert Series 2017-18 season
Weston Friendly announces auditions for Miracle on 34th Street 
Summer Reading Kick-off: 
Wayland Recreation along with Wicked Cool for Kids Provide Summer 2017 Programs. 
Wailin’ Wednesdays Concert Series at the Wayland Town Center starts June 21
Summer programs from Sudbury Valley Trustees and Stearns Farm CSA. 
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.
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
Wednesday, June 21, Wailin’ Wednesdays Concert Series: The Missy Maxfield Project, Wayland Town Center, 5:30-7pm. 
Wednesday, June 21, 
Wednesday, June 21, Weston Concerts on the Green: Gopherbroke, Weston Town Green, 7-8:30pm. 
Thursday, June 22, Wayland’s 6th Annual Community Concert Series: Studio Two, Wayland Town Building Courtyard, 7-8pm. 
Thursday, June 22, 
