Waylandenews Executive Director Kim Reichelt is a member of the Wayland School Committee
Non-Profit Highlight
Dignity Matters
Mission:to assist homeless women and women in need by providing underwear and feminine hygiene products when they need them most. Through our action, we support women in regaining self-confidence and dignity by helping them stay healthy and clean.
Redistributing gently used bras is also good for the environment by keeping these items out of landfills.
The Recreation Commission is hosting a public information session on natural and synthetic turf fields on Tuesday in the Town Building’s Large Hearing Room. Details are online here.
A few quick announcements:
* Watering Restrictions: The Department of Public Works has announced watering restrictions. Details are online here.
* Mosquitoes: The Wayland Health Department reports that three mosquitoes collected in Wayland tested positive for West Nile Virus. They have issued suggestions for reducing the mosquito population and preventing bites, and these are posted online here.
Looking for a way to volunteer to serve the Town? The Board of Selectmen is running a series of profiles featuring town boards, this week’s looking at the Senior Tax Relief Committee.
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In the News…
News from this past week
* Oxbow Meadows appeals filed. Neighbors of the planned Oxbow Meadows athletic field are appealing a Planning Board decision on the controversial project.
* Wayland selectmen ratify police chief pick. The town’s next police chief is slated to be a recognizable face in town. On Tuesday, selectmen ratified the appointment of Lt. Patrick Swanick as chief, subject to a successful background check, including a physical and psychological examination, and contract negotiations.
* Storage container at center of Wayland lawsuit. A storage container sitting in the driveway of a Millbrook Road home has annoyed neighbors and is now at the center of a town lawsuit. Last month, the town filed a complaint against John Archambault and Christine Moynihan of 20 Millbrook Road in state Land Court.
* Wayland officials eye athletic facility improvements. Recreation and school officials are eyeing a variety of field improvements as they look to improve deteriorating facilities and meet demand. Officials hope to seek fall Special Town Meeting approval of $482,000 to design improvements to the high school athletic complex and Loker Conservation and Recreation Area.
How you can help…
The Town of Wayland wants you to volunteer: Senior Tax Relief Committee
The town has a variety of volunteer opportunities that call for light, medium, or heavy time commitments and for specific skills or no particular skills at all, only an interest in the board’s work and willingness to learn. We-the Board of Selectmen-are providing you with information that we hope will pique your interest. This column focuses on the Senior Tax Relief Committee.
The Tax Relief Committee is concerned with identifying, researching, developing, and promoting a variety of strategies designed to ease the property tax burden on Wayland residents age 65 and over. This includes researching existing options for providing tax relief and informing citizens of their benefits and drawbacks, seeking alternative methods for easing the property tax burden, and working to gain support for changes to state legislation and local bylaws and practices. It also includes working with similar committees in other communities and with state legislators to identify and file legislation.
The seven-member committee includes one member representing the Council on Aging, one member representing the Board of Assessors, one member representing the Finance Committee, two members representing the Board of Selectmen, and two members representing the community at large. Members are appointed for three years with staggered terms.
The two at-large members are vacant. One will expire June 30, 2019 and the second June 30, 2020. The board meets on alternate months-only six times per year. If you are concerned about not having enough time to serve on a town board or if you want to test the waters to see if volunteering is for you, this may be just the committee for you!
Lin Bradford, the acting co-chair, says that if even one person benefits from the work of this committee, it is worth the effort! Won’t you help?
5th Annual John Tanner Pumpkin Shuffle 5 K Run/Walk
Russell’s Garden Center
Saturday, October 14, 11:30am.
We are happy to announce the 5th Annual John Tanner Pumpkin Shuffle 5 K Run/Walk to benefit children with Batten Disease. Every participant receives a free mini pumpkin. Register at www.ourpromisetonicholas.com. (Direct link here) Promo code JTRACE2017 = 10% off Before October 13th. Costumes are optional!
Wayland resident to participate in Belles of the Brawl V. Wayland resident Suzanne Miller will be one of 32 women from the Boston and Greater Boston areas who will participate in Haymakers for Hope’s all-female boxing charity event, Belles of the Brawl V, at 6:30pm, October 5 at House of Blues Boston, 5 Lansdowne St., Boston. Sixteen bouts are scheduled featuring the 32 women. This year’s competitors will be competing in live USA Boxing sanctioned amateur matches throughout the night to help raise money for cancer research at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and other cancer focused research and care facilities as well as survivorship initiatives.
OARS 31st Annual River Cleanup – Saturday, September 16, 9am-12pm. Make a difference in your community! Join us along the Assabet, Sudbury and Concord Rivers for a morning of rewarding work with friendly people, followed by pizza celebrations along the rivers! The cleanup takes place rain or shine. Cleanup meeting locations: TBD. Help get the word out. Download a flyer to post at your work, school, favorite coffee shop, gym, etc. Signing up in advance helps us to plan and have enough supplies for everyone. To signup, contact the OARS office at 978-369-3956 or email. Volunteers should wear long pants and shoes that can get wet and dirty. Bring work gloves if you have them. If you can bring a canoe or can help with transporting a canoe, please let us know. Can’t join us – you can still help! Your tax-deductible contribution will help defray the cost of our efforts to restore the health of our three rivers. Donate to our River Cleanup Fund. Read about last year’s cleanup online here.
Tom Antonellis walks for Cancer support services. Join Tom for HopeWalks on Sunday, October 1 at Newton-Wellesley Hospital – 2014 Washington Street, Newton, MA. HopeWalks is a 3.5-mile
neighborhood walk to directly benefit cancer patients and their families by supporting the life-enhancing Integrative Support Services offered at the Vernon Cancer Center. These life-enhancing services help patients through treatment and optimize healing and comfort. We want to make these services available to everyone regardless of a patient’s ability to pay. Visit Tom Antonellis’ page to learn more about his walk and to donate clicking here: http://giving.nwh.org/hopewalks/pfp?tab=0&frsid=6198
Wayland Hockey Association Golf Tournament on Friday, September 29
Please join the Wayland Hockey Association (WHA) for our Annual Golf Tournament at Wayland Country Club on Friday, September 29 at 12:30pm. The cost is $150 per player and includes hamburgers and hot dogs during registration; shotgun start at 1:30pm; contests with prizes for closest to the pin, longest drive and team scores; a raffle and silent auction; and a delicious buffet dinner. This year we are highlighting Wayland and Wayland/Weston hockey alumni with special recognition and prizes, so please spread the word among your former teammates! If you can’t play in the tournament, please consider sponsoring a tee sign or donating an auction/raffle item for the tournament. The WHA fully funds the Wayland boys’ and the Wayland/Weston girls’ high school varsity and middle school hockey teams. The tournament is our biggest fundraiser and helps to keep Wayland’s hockey players on the ice!
For more information and/or to register or sponsor/donate to the tournament, please go to www.waylandhockey.org or contact Jennifer Bonner at jenbonner@verizon.net. Thanks in advance for your support!
5th Annual Pam’s Run will be held on October 15 at Claypit Hill School.All proceeds from Pam’s Run support Neighbor Brigade. Support your favorite runner or team. If you cannot join us on race day, please consider making a donation to help support the neighbors-helping-neighbors mission of Neighbor Brigade! Pam’s Run is dedicated to the memory and legacy of Pam Manikas Washek, founder of Neighbor Brigade and a tireless champion for families facing sudden crisis. She founded Neighbor Brigade to help those in crisis with free and immediate services provided by fellow community members. It is a simple idea with tremendous impact in providing relief while strengthening the fabric of a community. Pam’s Run will raise funds critical to Neighbor Brigade’s continuing operations and ability to reach more individuals and families in need of support and assistance. For details on registration and the day’s events, click here.
Join the Medical Reserve Corp. New Medical Reserve Corps Volunteers are always needed! We have a great group of volunteers however we would love to recruit new members. If you are interested in helping out your community and would like to volunteer please contact the Health Department at Health@wayland.ma.us.
This Run/Walk fundraising event will begin and end at the United Way of Tri-County, 46 Park Street in Framingham. The 3.1 mile chip timed course is fully supported with water stops and route support, and will take runners and walkers through Framingham and around lovely Farm Pond.
Participants of all levels are welcome to join us for this event. Race start time is 9:00 am, check-in/registration begins at 7:30 am. The registration fee is $25 for adults and $20 for those 14 or younger. The first 200 participants to register will receive a long-sleeve race shirt and goodie bag. Money raised will benefit three United Way services including Hunger Relief, Early Literacy, and Suicide Prevention/Mental Health.For sponsorship opportunities, more information or to register, please click this link. Questions? Call or email Events Manager Sandy Baldi at (508) 370.4873 / Sandra.Baldi@uwotc.org
Annual Dudley Pond 5k Run/Walk, September 24. The 21st annual Dudley Pond Run will be held Sunday, September 24. Proceeds benefit the Dudley Pond Association’s efforts to preserve the quality of Dudley Pond and fight invasive pond weeds. There are events for all ages and abilities: a 5-kilometer race sanctioned by USA Track & Field, a 2-mile competitive walk, a kids’ race, and a non-competitive fitness walk. Sylvia Greene of Passion to Move will lead the fun non-competitive fitness walk starting at 10:30 a.m. It will be followed by the kids’ fun run at 12:30 p.m., and the 5-kilometer race and the 2-mile competitive walk at 1:00 p.m. With advance registration, the fee is $6 for the kids’ fun run and $20 for all other events. Preregister as a member of a running or walking team of five or more and pay just $18.
On race day, the fee is $8 for kids, $25 for adults.
More information and instant online registration for all events are available online here. There are also sponsorship opportunities for local businesses and individuals. Visit dudleypond.org for complete details.
Become a tutor of English. Have you ever thought about tutoring someone in English? Most people who decide to become tutors are thinking of the good it can do, helping others become more proficient in English and better able to cope with employment, landlords, schools or the medical profession. But then they discover the rewards, the satisfaction that comes as progress is made and a relationship develops that enriches both learner and tutor. Tutors often speak of their pleasure in learning about another culture and their greater appreciation for the challenges facing those who are adapting to ours.
Because of the constant demand for tutoring, all available tutors are now working with students, and the next tutor-training course has been scheduled. ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) program director Ginny Steel is currently enrolling prospective tutors for the five-session course that starts on September 19. The class will meet at the Wayland Library on five Tuesday evenings 6-9pm. Class dates this fall are Sept. 19 and 26, October 10, 17 and 24. No prior knowledge of a foreign language is needed, just an openness to other cultures and the desire to share your knowledge of English. The training is free, although it is necessary to purchase a textbook for about $20. For more information or to enroll in the tutor-training course, you can phone Ginny Steel at 508-358-7517 or email her at virginia@thesteels.com.
The Wayland Community Fund serves Wayland residents who need financial assistance
During the past fiscal year, the Wayland Community Fund provided $ 28,717 in financial assistance to Wayland residents. Overdue utilities accounted for 35% of the expenditures, rent 24% with the remainder covering a wide variety of bills including medical costs, food, and children’s’ items. The Wayland residents who were helped included elderly individuals with serious illnesses, single parents who were out of work, a severely disabled parent with small children, and a family who had taken in children who were at risk. The WCF is staffed by five volunteers who cover all operating expenses. It receives no public funding. More information on the fund, including who it serves, and how to donate, is available on the Wayland town website online here.
Knee Slapping, Toes Tapping – Comedy & Jazz Coming to Wayland. The Friends of the Wayland Council On Aging is sponsoring a fundraiser featuring nationally known Social and Political Humorist Jimmy Tingle and the Shane Wood Jazz Trio, Saturday, September 23, 2017, 7:30pm at Sandy Burr Country Club. In addition to hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar, there will be a fabulous dessert buffet. All proceeds benefit the Wayland Council on Aging. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased online here, The Village Bank or The Wayland Council on Aging. Tables of four can be reserved if 4 tickets are purchased at the same time. The Friends of the Wayland Council On Aging is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Event flyer 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.
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, September 11
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Personnel Board, 7pm. Agenda includes: job descriptions for HR Director, Assistant Town Administrator and Town Surveyor, wage rates for Executive Assistant to Town Administrator and compensation for Town Clerk, position requests, Town Meeting articles, Executive Session
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Board of Health, 7pm. Agenda includes: 25 Snakebrook Rd (septic repair), 38 Stonebridge (new construction), 74 Moore Rd Conservation Cluster, update on HS Wastewater Treatment Facility, draft budget, food permit fees for HS concession stand
Tuesday, September 12
* Board of Public Works, 7pm. Agenda includes: irrigation application reviews for 38 Standish Rd and 11 Training Field Rd, FY17 operational budget and capital requests, submission to annual town report, status of private ways
* Zoning Board of Appeals, 7pm. Agenda includes: 156 Boston Post Rd (change preexisting nonconforming structure), 32 Old Tavern Rd (home occupation)
* Historical Commission, 7:30pm. Agenda includes: update on North and South Cemetery restoration projects, demolition by-law, First High School preservation restriction, Castle Gate pillars, digital records online, update on railroad and rail trail, update on archaeology
Wednesday, September 13
* Public Ceremonies Committee, 7pm. Agenda includes: update on Veterans’ Day, military vehicles for Memorial Day, Purple Heart signs udpate
Thursday, September 14
* No meetings currently scheduled
Friday, September 15
* No meetings currently scheduled
Announcements
New announcements this week
Join Wayland Girl Scouts, September 25(note: this is a date change).Cookies, campfires and crafts are all part of the journey, but changing the world? That’s the real destination. Girl Scouts offers the best leadership development experience for girls in the world. Research shows that girls learn best in an all-girl, girl-led, and girl-friendly environment. Girl Scouts is a place where she’ll practice different skills, explore her potential and take on leadership positions. A sampler meeting will be held on Monday, September 25,4:30-5:30pm at Claypit Hill School for Kindergarten through 2nd grade girls from all three elementary schools. Older troops will run a sample meeting for younger girls while parents meet to discuss forming troops. For more information about Wayland Girl Scouts or to join, go to waylandgs.scoutlander.com
New Adult Program Listings from the Library:
* Scott, Amundson, and Shackleton: Race to the Pole. In 1900, Antarctica represented the last major unclaimed area of the world. Great Britain would launch an expedition to explore and claim this hostile region for her Empire. A young Royal Navy officer, Robert Falcon Scott, would fail in his attempt to reach the Pole but in death would be celebrated as a “true, noble, gallant Englishman.” Amundsen, Shackleton, and others would risk their lives to reach the pole. Some did it for personal fame and glory. Others went for Queen and country. Bob Begin presents this program on Wednesday, September 20 at 7pm.
* Become a Volunteer Tutor. Have you ever thought about tutoring someone in English? Program Director Ginny Steel is currently enrolling prospective tutors on five Tuesday evenings. The only cost is for a textbook (about $20). For more information or to enroll, call Ginny Steel at 508-358-7517 or email her at virginia@thesteels.com. September 19 and 26, October 10, 17 and 24, at 6-9 p.m.
* Sleep Better Naturally. Poor sleep plagues many of us these days. When we’re not rested, our health may deteriorate and a positive, compassionate perspective toward ourselves, our relationships, and our lives may be harder to maintain. Join Kali Patrick for this educational and experiential talk to learn how you can use natural techniques to improve your sleep and the overall functioning of your mind-body system. Kali is a Mind-Body Wellness Consultant specializing in improving people’s health with more ease and enjoyment. Monday, September 25 at 10am.
For Teens at the Library: Painting with Coffee. Wednesday, September 27, 5-6:30pm. Artist Sudakshina Ghosh will lead a workshop on painting with coffee. (Her art is currently on display in the Raytheon Room). For teens ages 12 and up. Adults are also welcome. Please register online here.
New from Wayland: Pay for Vital Records Online! Death, Birth and Marriage records as well as Dog licenses can now be ordered online and paid for by credit card or e-check, according to Town Clerk Beth R. Klein. Once the order is received by the Town Clerks office, they can usually have the order completed within 48 hours and ready to be mailed or picked up. The Town Clerk has noticed an uptick in requests to pay by credit card and hopes this will make it easier and quicker for the Public to obtain vital records. If you are not sure if we have your record; call the Town Clerk’s office at 508-358-3630 or email townclerk@wayland.ma.us. To order online go to the Town of Wayland website and click on the link that says “Make Payments Online”.
Join Us for the WHS Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Banquet. The WHS Athletic Hall of Fame is having an induction banquet at Sandy Burr Country Club on Saturday, October 14. This year’s inductees include long-time HS athletic trainer Chris Brown and recent graduates Travis Downs and Nico Pascual-Leone, as well WHS star athletes Mike Testa, Joe Manley, Ryan Stewart, Yvon Edoumou, Susan Churchill, Ben Garfield, Julie Lewis Podany, Amy Steuber Jablonski, Debbie Brice, and Mark Harmon. All WHS sports fans past and present are invited to attend this wonderful event. To purchase tickets, please contact Stuart Davies (508-358-6070). For more information about the event, please visit the WHS Athletic Hall of Fame website.
Wayland Buzz: Spotlight on Police Chief Irving. The Buzz returns for our third season this week. Wayland Police Chief Bob Irving is Susan Wagner’s guest. Chief Irving retires on September 19 after 16 years leading Wayland’s department. How has policing changed since he started? What are the highlights and challenges? Does he have any concerns? Join us starting Sunday, September 10 to find out. 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 their website: WayCAM.tv/buzz
Announcements from prior newsletters
Flu Clinics from the Wayland Health Department:
* Community Flu Clinics: for all residents aged 6 months and up on Wednesdays October 11, 18 and 25, 2-7pm. Details are online here.
* Senior Flu Clinics: High-Dose flu vaccine for residents aged 65 and up as well as seasonal quadrivalent vaccine, Prevnar 13 Pneumococcal vaccine (for pneumonia) (and also the older Pneumovax 23 vaccine if needed). Dates are: Wednesdays September 13 and 20, Tuesday September 26 and Thursday September 28, all days 10am-3pm. Details are online here.
Educational and Outdoor Nature Programs this Fall. Sudbury Valley Trustees (SVT) is offering a wide variety of educational and outdoor programs this fall. As a regional land trust and conservation non-profit, SVT seeks to provide opportunities for people to learn about and connect with nature. Enjoy the changing colors of the season with many guided programs held on local conservation land. Highlights include in depth exploration of the plants and animals that thrive in our local conservation areas. See the results of beaver activity at Horse Meadows Knoll in Harvard, a current conservation project. Members of Trout Unlimited will teach about the native trout in local streams at newly conserved Forty Caves in Berlin and Clinton. Additional choices for outdoor programs include fall foraging, a botany tour, fall wildflower walk, and full moon walk. Learn more about beavers or dragonflies at indoor presentations offered at Wolbach Farm in Sudbury. History buffs will enjoy outings to “witches caves” in Framingham and Ashland, and land with active archeological sites in Grafton. Learn more about these programs and many more scheduled throughout the fall at www.svtweb.org/programs. Registration is required and space is limited. Members of Sudbury Valley Trustees do enjoy free or reduced program fees and new members are always welcome. SVT and nearly 3000 members protect and care for land and wildlife habitat in 36 communities surrounding the Concord, Assabet, and Sudbury Rivers. For more information on SVT’s conservation work or programs, visit www.svtweb.org or call 978-443-5588.
Great Courses DVD Lecture Series at COA- September: The Guide to Essential Italy, Mondays, September 11, 18, 25 1pm-2pm. Closed Captioning (Note: Wayland Town Building closed September 4). Working with experts from Smithsonian and their renowned cultural travel program, Smithsonian Journeys, The Great Courses has created this “Grand Tour”. Explore Rome, Florence, Venice, and other culturally rich locations, such as Pompeii and Perugia. It highlights countless masterworks of artistic genius, and examines the impact of Italian history on the rest of the world. Your video tour guide is Professor Kenneth R. Bartlett, University of Toronto, who has devoted much of his career to bringing Italian culture and history into classrooms. He has also led tours of Italy for more than 30 years.
For tickets email Lt. Patrick Swanick (or call 508-358-1715), Lisa Dana (or call 508-358-1712), or Det. Christopher Cohen (or call 508-358-1723). Checks should be made payable to Wayland Police Association, 38 Cochituate Rd, Wayland MA 01778
Domestic Violence Roundtable to Hold September Meeting
The Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable will hold its first fall meeting on Tuesday, September 12 at 3pm in the Community Room of the Wayland Public Safety Building located at 38 Cochituate Road, Wayland. This year’s programming will focus on the theme “Domestic Violence Affects Everyone.” The Roundtable would like to invite anyone interested in learning more about the Roundtable and its activities to join its members at the meeting to help plan this year’s events. If you share our determination to eliminate abusive behaviors in our communities, please attend our monthly public meetings held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month, September through May, at 3pm in the Wayland Public Safety Building. We welcome your participation. For more details, click here.
Wayland Concert Series 2017-18 performers and dates
Please mark your calendars with the dates for the 53rd season of the Wayland Concert Series (formerly known as the Little Theatre Concert Series). All concerts will presented on the Main Stage of Wayland High School, and are free and open to the public.
* Friday, September 29, 2017 at 8pm, Jessica Tong, violin and Adam Golka, piano. Works by Mendelssohn, Mozart, Enescu, Schubert, and Schumann
* Friday, January 12, 2018 at 8pm, Spencer Myer, piano
* Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 8pm, Donna McElroy and the Larry Monroe Quintet present an evening of jazz standards from the Great American Songbook.
You can always check the latest concert information at waylandconcerts.org. We’re grateful to our members and other contributors who make it possible to present these concerts for free. If you’d like to make a contribution, you can make out a check payable to “Wayland Concert Series, Inc.” and mail it to P.O. Box 314, Wayland, MA 01778. All contributions are welcome; a donation of $45 or more qualifies you as a member and earns recognition on our concert programs. The Wayland Concert Series is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and your donation is tax-deductible.
Announcements from the Library:
Extremely Useful New Electronic Devices. You’ve been working in the library for a few hours, you step outside to make a call-and your phone’s dead. And incompatible with our charging station. Fear not-just check out our Elephas 2 wireless charger from the Reference Desk, plug it into your laptop, put your phone on it, and pretty soon you’re good to go. And if you want to go home and convert some old VHS tapes into digital files (before they crumble into dust), take our Elgato digital converter with you. No software necessary-simply plug one end into your camcorder, the other into your computer. You’ll end up with a format you can save onto a hard drive or load onto a DVD. New life for those old home videos!
Upcoming Adult Programs at the Library
* The Kennedys: Part 1 of a Four-Part Series, Monday, September 11, 7pm. This year marks the centennial anniversary of the birth of John F. Kennedy. Join us as we discuss the life, politics and legacy of JFK with history professor Gary Hylander. Was it really Camelot? Prof. Hylander earned his Ph.D. in American History and Government at Boston College. He is a professor of History at Framingham State University as well as a program supervisor of student teachers at Boston University.
* Social Media and Digital Disruption of Modern Economics and Culture, Tuesday, September 12, 7pm. This talk focuses on the many ways that digital disruption has occurred with modern culture and economics, from simply getting together for dinner to the potential future of industries like transportation and food services. Kyle Moody, Ph.D. is Assistant Professor of Communications Media at Fitchburg State University. He will explore how digital media are used in collaboration with other new industrial productions to create a new vision of our society.
* Introduction to the iPhone/iPad, Tuesday, September 12, 2-3pm. You have some experience with your iPhone/iPad, but feel like you might be missing out on some of the basics. Come on in. M.J. will discuss organizing icons, SIRI and the microphone, battery life, and other basics of these versatile and complex devices. Be sure to bring your iPhone or iPad with you.
* Intermediate English Conversation Group, Wednesday, September 13, 10-11am. If you or someone you know has a good grasp of basic English and a desire to improve it, join us every Wednesday morning in the library mezzanine. Learn more about the language and American culture. For beginning English learners, we have a conversation group that meets two Fridays each month from 10:30-11:30am, starting September 8.
* Coding for Adults with Win Treese. Ever wondered how the software of the world gets made? This fall, the Wayland Library is sponsoring a short introduction to coding for adults. We’ll explore the basics of writing computer programs, key ideas in computer science, and how software works on our computers, phones, cars, the Internet, and more. The group will meet most Thursdays through mid-December. Bring your own laptop or use one of the library’s computers. Win Treese has worked on software in startups, industrial research, and academia for many years, including at Digital Equipment, MIT, and Boston University. He has also been a facilitator for the Girls Who Code club sponsored by the library. Enrollment is limited, so sign up now! Thursdays, 7-8:30pm, October 5, 19 and 26, November 2, 16 and 30, and December 7.
September Book Discussions. The library runs several book groups for adults. New members are always welcome and there’s no registration necessary. For more information about any of the groups, call the library at 508-358-2311.
* New! Nonfiction Book Group. They say we’re living in a golden age of nonfiction (well, we say it). Be part of it with this exciting new group, kicking off Wednesday, October 4 at 1pm with Sudden Sea: the Great Hurricane of 1938. Journalist and mystery author R. A. Scotti creates a compelling story and detailed account of the terrifying storm that unexpectedly ripped across seven Northeastern states. Books will be available at the library right after Labor Day.
* Armchair Travel Book Group Wednesday, September 13, 10am. Start the season’s virtual travels with Lonely Planet’s Better Than Fiction 2, a second serving of true travel stories told by some of the world’s best fiction writers. Copies are available now.
* Cookbook Club, Thursday, September 14, 6pm. Fall kicks off with a classic-Mollie Katzen’s Moosewood Cookbook. Pick up your copy from the library now so you can bring one of the delicious dishes to the meeting.
* Evening Book Group, The first meeting is Monday, October 7 at 7pm, but copies of The Vegetarian will available just after Labor Day so you can get started. In Han Kang’s searing novel, the fault lines of an ordinary couple’s marriage and family are exposed when the wife makes a seemingly harmless decision.
Upcoming Programs at the Library:
Baby and Preschool Programs:
* Upcoming Storytimes
* Mother Goose Time (Infants-2.5 years) Tuesdays, September 12 and 19 at 10:30am.
* StoryVine (2.5 -5 years) Thursdays, September 14 and 21 at 10:30am
* Zumba Kids Jr., Tuesday, September 26, 10:30-11am. Rhythm and dance program for children ages 2.5 to 4 years old. Led by Hayley Chizinsky of H2K Happy Healthy Kids Fitness Studio.
* Brain Building Storytime, Wednesday, September 27, 10:30-11:30am. Storytime, parachute play, and brain building activity. Program led by Beverly Mobilia of Wayland Community Partnerships for Children and Families. For ages 2 to 5, with parent/caregiver.
School Age Programs:
* Drop-In Family Game Day, Wednesday, September 13, 3-4:30pm. De-stress from the back-to-school rush and come to the library to play games! Spend quality time with your child(ren) and their friends. We will have board games, card games, and other activities to do with your children. For ages 4 and up, with parent/caregiver.
* Pop-Up Makerspace, Wednesday, September 20, 3-4:30pm. Put on your Maker’s Hat and join our new Assistant Children’s Librarian Carly Moniz in our Pop-Up Makerspace. Carly will have several projects and activities set up for kids who like to make stuff. For ages 5 and up.
For Teens: Girls Who Code. The Wayland Library will hosting a Girls Who Code club again this year. The club will meet Tuesdays, 4-6pm, starting on October 17, and will run throughout the academic year. The mission of GWC is to help bridge the gender gap in the technology fields. Girls will learn Sratch, JavaScript, AppInventor, Python, HTML/CSS and more, to build graphics, videogames and websites. The club will be run by Wayland parent and teacher volunteers. For girls in grades 6 to 12. Please register online from the Wayland Library’s eventkeeper calendar. Parents/Teachers – If you have basic computer programming skills and would like to volunteer to help facilitate this club, please contact Youth Services librarian Pam McCuen at pmccuen@minlib.net. We have room for another volunteer or two.
Barker School of Ballet – Accepting Registrations for 2017-2018 Season!. The Barker School of Ballet is currently accepting registrations for the 2017-2018 Season. Classes are offered for students ages 3 – Adult at the Barker Dance Studio on 139 Draper Road, Wayland. Class schedules and registration information are available online at www.barkerballet.com. For more information, please contact Allyson Barker at 617-335-0787 or allyson.barker54@gmail.com. The Barker School of Ballet has been offering pre-professional classes in classical ballet for over 50 years.
3-D Design Workshops at the Library. 3D design workshops are officially scheduled for the Fall season! ‘Adults only’ sessions are included. Register online or ask a librarian. See below for times and dates:
Tinkercad – design and personalize your keychain!
* Adults only: September 20, 1-2pm
* All ages: September 27, 7-8:30pm
Fusion 360 – design your own decorative vase or pen cup!
* Adults only: October 26, 5-6pm
* All ages: October 18, 7-8:30pm
Police announce Citizen Police Academy beginning September 14. This eight-week program is designed to teach interested Wayland residents about the various tasks that are performed by Wayland police officers in the community. In addition to a tour of the Public Safety Building, participants will be exposed to topics such as; powers of arrest, O.U.I. enforcement, motor vehicle law, domestic violence, the court process, detective services and patrol procedures. There will also be a presentation on the history of the Wayland Police Department. As part of the course, each student will “ride-along” for part of a shift with a Wayland police officer. The course is designed to give interested citizens a better understanding of police operations in Wayland and the value of the investment made for public safety. Space is limited for this course; applications are available at the Wayland Police Department or by contacting the Citizen Police Academy director, Detective Sergeant Jamie D. Berger via email at jberger@wayland.ma.us or phone 508-358-1722. Flyer online here.
Father/Son and Father/Daughter Breakfasts Kick Off in September.
Come be a part of the long-standing Wayland tradition of monthly Father Son/Daughter breakfasts. Held throughout the school year for dads and their kids in grades K-5, these breakfasts are a great way to connect with our sons and daughters (and fellow dads) in a fun, welcoming environment. We meet at Mel’s Commonwealth Cafe in Wayland before school starts and enjoy a buffet breakfast, share town updates and kids’ highlights, and end with the kids’ favorite – prize raffle! Father/Son breakfasts are usually held the first Wednesday of the month while Father/Daughter breakfasts take place on the third Wednesday of the month. For more information or to be added to the mailing list, please contact Geoff Getz for Father/Son (geoff.getz@gmail.com) and Ward Russell for Father/Daughter (wwrussell11@yahoo.com).
Back To School Clean-Out. The Wayland Schools’ Green Team reminds you to recycle ALL textiles – while generating much needed PTO funds for all our schools. Wayland averages $150 per month – let’s double it! Donation bins are at each of our 5 schools and the town landfill.In the United States, each person throws away about 70 pounds of clothing and textiles each year. Those items take up space in landfills or they get incinerated, creating toxic fumes. You can help by donating or recycling clothes, shoes, towels, sheets, stuffed animals, and other household textile items.
Youth in Philanthropy announces Fall Programs. t’s not too late to get involved and make a difference! Register for fall #YIP programs. Details online here.
Musicians of the Old Post Road Announces 2017-2018 Season: Circles and Spheres of Inspiration and Influence
Musicians of the Old Post Road launches its 29th with a musical journey that encompasses an array of Baroque and Classical musical styles and topics sparked by concepts of circles and spheres. Musicians of the Old Post Road is a chamber music ensemble specializing in period instrument performance of music from the Baroque, Classical, and early Romantic eras. Over their nearly 30 year history, they have given special attention to rediscovering lost or neglected works of the past. The season includes programs in October, December, March and April, and includes a March performance at First Parish in Wayland. Complete details are online here.
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.
Events and Happenings
Below are highlights of the coming week. For all events, view our online calendar.
Monday, September 11, The Kennedys: A Four-Part Series, Wayland Library, 7-8:30pm.This year marks the centennial anniversary of the birth of John F. Kennedy. Join us as we discuss the life, politics and legacy of JFK with history professor Gary Hylander. Was it really Camelot?
(Please note that some dates are skipped so please contact the teacher (see below) for dates) FEE: $25. per session. Pay as you go. Sign up by reserving directly with the teacher – Pearl McCarthy. Call or text: 508-740-4320, email: pearlgmccarthy@gmail.com.
Tuesday, September 12, Social Media and Digital Disruption of Modern Economics and Culture, Wayland Library, 7-8:30pm.This talk focuses on the many ways that digital disruption has occurred with modern culture and economics, from simply getting together for dinner to impacting how and where one gets their own groceries, and the potential future of industries like transportation and food services. Dr. Moody will explore how digital media are used in collaboration with other new industrial productions to create a new vision of our society. Don’t miss out on a view of where we are now, how we got here, and where we could go tomorrow with the phones in our pockets!
Wednesdays until October 11, Wayland Summer Farmers’ Market, Russell’s Garden Center, 12-5pm.
The Farmers’ Market at Russell’s features Massachusetts-grown vegetables, fruit, bread, baked goods (including pies), eggs, locally made pasta and cheese, fresh pork, lamb, fish and lobster, plus more! Please note that not all of the vendors will be here every week. Sign up for the weekly Market email to receive up-to-date information about the Market. Like the Market on Facebook online here. and click here for the Summer Farmers’ Market page on Russell’s website.
Thursdays, Art Drop-in Thursdays, Arts/Wayland Studios (107 Concord Rd), 1-3pm.Bring your materials for a small scale project, get inspired and share ideas. No instructor. There are still life items for set ups. COST: Members – $3 Non-members – $6. Bring cash or check. RSVP to artswaylandgroup@gmail.com or call (774) 421-9211
Thursday, September 14, Wayland’s Embattled Meadowland Farmers: Thoreau and the “Flowage Controversy” (1858-1862), Grout Heard House Musuem, 7pm-8:30pm.University of Connecticut Professor Robert Thorson details a fascinating chapter in Wayland history – the “flowage controversy” – in The Boatman, an account of Thoreau’s life on the Sudbury, Concord and Assabet Rivers. Some of Wayland’s most prominent citizens, whose farms relied on haymaking made possible by the “natural” ebb and flow of floods, sued the owners of a dam downstream in Billerica to have it removed. These “Wayland farmers” hired Henry David Thoreau – not the dreamy pacifist of Walden Pond but the accomplished surveyor and river scientist to gather information which would prove their case. Thoreau finds that it wasn’t just the downstream dams that caused problems for the Wayland farmers but a number of other and earlier human-made “improvements” like the one-arch bridge over the Assabet. Thoreau and farmers likely avoided this ambiguity by not including his research in their suit….Thorson’s tale of over 150 years ago is about how humans need “to recognize and accommodate how to live with and through, change.” (Wall Street Journal) Signed copies of his book will be available to buy.
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The Town of Wayland wants you to volunteer: Senior Tax Relief Committee
5th Annual John Tanner Pumpkin Shuffle 5 K Run/Walk
Wayland resident to participate in Belles of the Brawl V. 
Tom Antonellis walks for Cancer support services. Join Tom for HopeWalks on Sunday, October 1 at Newton-Wellesley Hospital – 2014 Washington Street, Newton, MA. 
Wayland Hockey Association Golf Tournament on Friday, September 29
5th Annual Pam’s Run will be held on October 15 at Claypit Hill School. 
Annual Dudley Pond 5k Run/Walk, September 24. 
Flu Clinics from the Wayland Health Department: 
Great Courses DVD Lecture Series at COA- September: The Guide to Essential Italy, 
Domestic Violence Roundtable to Hold September Meeting
Wayland Concert Series 2017-18 performers and dates
New! Nonfiction Book Group. They say we’re living in a golden age of nonfiction (well, we say it). Be part of it with this exciting new group, kicking off Wednesday, October 4 at 1pm with 
For Teens: Girls Who Code. The Wayland Library will hosting a Girls Who Code club again this year. The club will meet Tuesdays, 4-6pm, starting on October 17, and will run throughout the academic year. The mission of GWC is to help bridge the gender gap in the technology fields. Girls will learn Sratch, JavaScript, AppInventor, Python, HTML/CSS and more, to build graphics, videogames and websites. The club will be run by Wayland parent and teacher volunteers. For girls in grades 6 to 12. Please register online from the Wayland Library’s eventkeeper calendar. Parents/Teachers – If you have basic computer programming skills and would like to volunteer to help facilitate this club, please contact Youth Services librarian Pam McCuen at 
Father/Son and Father/Daughter Breakfasts Kick Off in September.
Back To School Clean-Out. 
Musicians of the Old Post Road Announces 2017-2018 Season: Circles and Spheres of Inspiration and Influence
Tuesdays, Oil Painting Tuesday on Tuesday afternoons, Arts/Wayland Studios (107 Concord Rd), 1-3pm.
Tuesday, September 12, Social Media and Digital Disruption of Modern Economics and Culture, Wayland Library, 7-8:30pm. 
Thursdays, Art Drop-in Thursdays, Arts/Wayland Studios (107 Concord Rd), 1-3pm. 
