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In the News…
News from this past week
* Wayland board weighs in on Natick dog park. Plans for a dog park near Lake Cochituate in Natick are sparking concerns across the town line in Wayland. The Wayland Surface Water Quality Committee wrote a recent letter to Natick’s Conservation Commission urging officials to find a new location. “A dog park should not be located next to South Pond of Lake Cochituate because of the potential for contamination of the lake from dog wastes containing E. Coli and weed/algae nutrients,” the committee wrote in the Sept. 12 letter.
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National recognition for two Wayland High School singers. They’re off to join “the best of the best” of nationwide student musicians: Wayland High School’s Zachary Knapp and Siddhanth Iyer will sing in the 2017 All-National Honor Choir alongside top young talent from all 50 states. Knapp, a senior who sings bass, and Iyer, a junior tenor, were chosen for the choir through a rigorous auditions process of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME).
* New stuff for newborns. Wayland native Josh Wiesman got his start developing child products early – he patented a pacifier during his sophomore year at Tulane University. Wiesman, who now lives in Weston, is using his experience in a new Wayland-based venture he co-founded, Smilo. The company, which designs and sells products for babies and children through its website, launched in August.
* ‘It’s Time To Move’: Longtime Police Chief Robert Irving On His Retirement. Last week, the Wayland Council on Aging held an official retirement party for Police Chief Robert Irving. The “sweet sendoff” marked 16 years with the Wayland Police Department. His last day as police chief is Sept. 19. It is time to move closer to my children and grandchildren who live in Connecticut and New Jersey,” Irving told Patch.
* 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. Funding would come from a variety of sources, including Community Preservation money and funds set aside for recreation. Some money from taxation, borrowing or another town source would also be necessary. Money for construction would be sought in the future, according to documents.
* Boosters Apparel Sale at Back-to-School Night at WHS on Thursday, September 28. Don’t miss out on Wayland gear and apparel for the new school year at Back-to-School night at Wayland High School on Thursday, September 28th in the library from 6:30-9pm.
* Boosters Annual Appeal is On! If you haven’t already, please consider making a donation to the Wayland Boosters this year. The Boosters general fund covers costs for the high school sports teams and initiatives that are outside of the athletics department’s budget. It is our goal to improve the access to, performance and safety of these teams through grants made possible by the donations from families and local businesses. Please go to www.waylandboosters.org to make a tax-deductible donation and thank you. The student-athletes of Wayland appreciate your support!
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.
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 18
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Board of Selectmen, 6:30pm. Agenda includes: Executive Session, meet with town counsel (debt exclusion and special election for library, private roads, 40B legal costs, STM articles), FY19 capital projects, STM articles and potential votes
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Library Planning Committee, 7pm, Wayland Public Safety Building. Agenda includes: extended charge of Library Planning Committee, revised design of proposed library building, next steps in funding, interpreting library’s future and informing the public
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School Committee, 7pm. Agenda includes: High School master plan, Recreation’s turf field at Loker, TEC assessment for 526 Boston Post Rd, FY19 capital improvement plans, Policy on Head Injury and Concussions, Superintendent’s Report, school start time update, Open Meeting Law complaint
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Recreation Commission, 8pm. Agenda includes: Town Meeting article update, capital project updates (including town-wide recreation facilities strategic plan, High School master plan update, Town Building renovation design)
Tuesday, September 19
* Planning Board, 7:30pm. Agenda includes: 74 Moore Road Conservation Cluster Development special permit
Survival and Empowerment, October 10. Join the Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable to hear a domestic violence survivor share her powerful story. The speaker will share her experiences surviving and moving beyond domestic violence. October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Come to learn about ways abuse can impact survivors, what resources are available, and what you can do to help someone you are concerned about. Domestic violence affects us all! The speaker is a member of the Survivor Speaker’s Bureau of REACH Beyond Domestic Violence, an area domestic violence agency that provides a variety of services to individuals and families dealing with the issue of abuse. The program will take place on Tuesday, October 10, 2017, at 3pm in the Community Meeting Room of the Wayland Public Safety Building, 38 Cochituate Road, Wayland. The program is free and open to the public. For more information about the Roundtable; to learn more about domestic violence, bullying, teen dating violence, and elder abuse; and to find resources for victims of abuse, please go to www.domesticviolenceroundtable.org. Program flyer online here
The Wayland Depot is Open. Shop for unique gifts for all at the historic 1881 train station in Wayland Center. High quality handcrafted textiles, pottery, jewelry, and many more intriguing items abound. Proceeds from this all-volunteer run Federation of Women’s Exchanges go to support Wayland organizations. Last year, The Depot contributed $6,000 to the Wayland Community Fund, Wayland Neighbor Brigade, and the Parmenter Food Pantry. Come on in for great gifts to support a good cause. Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am-4pm, at 1 Cochituate Rd (Rte. 27)
How to Talk So Your Legislators Will Listen
Thursday, October 12, 2pm at the Wayland Library. Join us for this useful and informative program that will cover the most effective ways to reach your state legislators and make your voice heard. We’ll discuss at what points in the legislation process communication from constituents are most effective and why it is important to contact legislators when you know they agree with you. Nancy Brumback is a director of the League of Women Voters of Massachusetts and oversees the organization’s work on state legislation. This talk is co-sponsored with the Wayland League of Women Voters and Hear Our Voices Metrowest. Event flyer online here.
Wayland Cultural Council seeks proposals. The deadline for organizations, schools, and individuals to apply for grants that support arts and cultural activities in the community is October 16. Funding is available for projects and programs planned from July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2018. According to Council chair, Kara Brewton, these grants can support a variety of artistic projects and activities, including exhibits, festivals, short-term artist residencies, or performances, workshops, and lectures. Based on a just-completed community-wide survey, the Council especially encourages applications focused on community-wide gatherings, nature, science, environmental projects, projects celebrating local history; and projects celebrating cultural diversity. More details online here. [Information on the grants is online here.]
WCPA Preschool & Childcare Forum, Wednesday, October 4, 7:30-9pm, at Claypit Hill School Gymnasium Join us for an opportunity to speak with representatives of 20+ preschools and childcare centers in our community. Hear from Gretchen Lutz, Early Childhood Coordinator for Wayland Public Schools. Her presentation and subsequent discussion will touch on early childhood development, socialization, and how she works with parents and their children’s development to support future success in school. Free to members and non-members. Contact: enrichment@waylandwcpa.org RSVP: waylandwcpa.org/eventsby October 1 (RSVP encouraged, but not required) Event flyer online here
Sudbury Valley Trustees hosts “Lives of Beavers” Presentation, September 25, 7pm, at 18 Wolbach Road, Sudbury. Dan Stimson, SVT’s Assistant Director of Stewardship will present on the life history of beavers and how the shaping of their own habitat is important to many local wildlife species. Learn more about beavers’ work on local conservation land, how the land has changed, and how conflicts that arise from those changes can be addressed. Admission is free for SVT members and $10 for non-members. Space is limited and registration is required at www.svtweb.org/programs or by calling 978-443- 5588 X123. SVT and nearly 3000 members protect and care for land and wildlife habitat in 36 communities surrounding the Concord, Assabet, and Sudbury Rivers.
Wayland Buzz puts the Spotlight on School Superintendent Arthur Unobskey. School Superintendent Arthur Unobskey is Susan Wagner’s guest this week. Find out what attracted him to Wayland, his philosophy of education, his goals, his views on technology in education, special education, balancing spending and taxes. Also, available now on-demand, is Buzz’s interview with outgoing Police Chief Bob Irving. 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
Oh no! My kid just asked me about… Engaging in Difficult Conversations With Kids About Our Shared World.Have you ever found yourself faced with questions from a child regarding the climate of our town/state/country and felt that you could use some support in choosing the “right” words? On Wednesday, October 18, the Wayland Community for Social Justice and Friends of Wayland Youth and Family Services will hold a workshop on how to engage in conversations with children about issues relating to our shared world, including race, religion, gender, etc. Please join us from 7-9pm at Wayland High School for discussion and resources on this important and timely topic.
October Start for Private Music Lessons. Through Wayland School Community Programs, the Wayland Public School Fine Arts Department offers optional private music lessons for orchestra members, Grades 3-12, band members, Grades 4-12, and chorus members, Grades 6-12. Bernadette Vanaria, Claypit Hill School elementary music teacher, has been coordinating this successful program since its 2010 inception. The highly experienced WSCP lesson teachers are seasoned performers and educators. Lesson pricing compares favorably with fees charged in neighboring public school districts, according to program administrators. Weekly lessons are given in the early afternoon and evening, Monday through Friday, and Ms. Vanaria will coordinate schedules with individual families. Each semester consists of 14 lessons with the first semester beginning October 2 and concluding January 19. Semester Two dates are February 5 – June 1, 2018. Ms. Vanaria may be contacted at Bernadette_Vanaria@wayland.k12.ma.us. The registration form along with more information about the program and the teachers’ credentials is available on the WSCP website online here.
Upcoming Programs at the Library:
Adult Programs
* The Kennedys: Part 4 of a Four-Part Series. This year marks the centennial anniversary of the birth of John F. Kennedy. On Monday, September 25 at 7pm, we’ll 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.
* 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 26, October 10, 17 and 24, 6-9pm.
* New: Intermediate English Conversation Group. 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, starting Wednesday, September 13, 10-11am. 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.
* 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.
* 3D Design Workshop. Participants will be using Tinkercad.com to design and eventually print their own personalized keychain. Tinkercad is a fun, free, and easy to use 3D design program. All prints will be free. To register on your own you must be 10 or older; parents of younger kids are welcome to register and design with their children. Wednesday, October 27 at 7pm.
* 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.
Baby and Pre-School Programs
* Upcoming Storytimes
* Mother Goose Time (Infants-2.5 years) Tuesdays, Sept. 19, Oct. 3, 10, 17, and 24 at 10:30 a.m.
* StoryVine (2.5 -5 years) Thursdays, Sept. 21, Oct. 5, 19, and 26 at 10:30 a.m.
* Zumba Kids Jr. Tuesday, September 26, 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.
* Brain Building Storytime. Wednesday, September 27, 10:30-11:30 a.m. 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.
* Sing-along with Jeannie Mack. Tuesday, October 12, at 10:30 a.m. Jeannie Mack will perform all kinds of fun, bounce-around, sing-along songs geared for young children. Plenty of opportunity for audience participation! For babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with caregiver.
Programs for Teens at the Library
* Painting with Coffee. Wednesday, September 27, 5:00-6:30 p.m. Artist Sudakshina Ghosh will lead a workshop on painting with coffee. For teens ages 12 and up. Adults are also welcome. Please register online. Ms. Ghosh’s art is currently on display in the Raytheon Room. There will be an Artist’s Reception on Thursday,September 21 at 7:00 p.m.
* Girls Who Code. The Wayland Library will hosting a Girls Who Code club again this year. The club will meet Tuesdays, from 4 to 6 p.m., 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 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.
NOTE: the Library will be closed 9am-12pm on Thursday, September 28 for staff training.
Announcements from Prior Newsletters
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 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.
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
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!
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.
* 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:
* 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.
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
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 18, The Kennedys: A 4-part series, Wayland Library, 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? [This session is part 3, with the final session on September 25]
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.
Saturday, September 23, Wayland Weston Rowing Association’s Annual Ergathon, Wayland Town Beach, 8am-12pm. The Ergathon is a fundraising and community event. The rowing club welcomes the community to join in learn-to-row opportunities on the rowing machines and a hot pancake breakfast. There will be a raffle, with funds raised going to new equipment purchases for the student-athletes. Student-athletes will compete together on the rowing machines to collectively row 624,000 meters during the morning event. WWRA supports a highly competitive high school team with 110 students from Wayland High School and Weston High School, and a community-wide middle school program with 30 sixth-eighth graders participating this fall and an adult recreational team. WW takes to the Textile River Regatta in Lowell on Sunday, October 1 to kick off their racing season. For more information on the Ergathon or WWRA, please visit us at
Saturday, September 23, 12th Annual Touch a Truck, Wayland Middle School, 10am-1pm.Touch a Truck returns! Little kids and big kids enjoy a morning of fun behind the steering wheel of a big rig, front end loader, pick up truck, ambulance, fire engine, police cruiser, backhoe, & more. There will also be a dunk tank, moon bounce and other inflatables, food, entertainment, face painter, balloons. Look for details in our fall brochure. Climb in and on town trucks while department employees explain the vehicles’ “bells and whistles.” Meet your friends and have fun! More details online here.
Saturday, September 23, Friends of the Wayland Council on Aging’s Jazz & Comedy Club with with Jimmy Tingle, Sandy Burr Country Club, 7:30pm.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: online here
Saturday, September 24, Ride to Defeat ALS, Longfellow Club, 7am. Test your strength. Push your limits. FIGHT ALS. Grab your friends and join us for this opportunity to be a part of Team Challenge ALS as we challenge ALS at the highest level.Exciting News – this year, all routes will be available on the app Ride With GPS! As soon as you register for the Ride, you will receive the information to get the app, and join our Team! This will give you the turn-by-turn navigation, no matter which route you are on! More details online here.
Sunday, September 24, Annual Dudley Pond 5k Run/Walk, Mansion Beach, starting at 10:30am. 21st Annual Event Is Open to all Runners and Walkers, Adults and Kids; USATF-Sanctioned. The 21st annual Dudley Pond Run will be held Sunday, September 24, 2017. 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. Details are online here.
Sunday, September 24, METCO Friends & Family Cookout, Happy Hollow School, 1-4pm.
Sponsored by The Village Bank with the Wayland PTO and the BPC. Hosted by the Boston Parent Council. This event starts the school year off with the opportunity to meet/reconnect with friends from our respective communities. Invite your Boston/Wayland friends to meet you at Happy Hollow School.
Share a Meal Together: grilled chicken/hot dog menu, your side dish(es), Drinks (water, lemonade punch); 50th Anniversary Cake celebrating Wayland’s 50 years as a METCO town.
“Ooh” and “ahh” the Rain Forest Reptiles. Learn about these incredible/fantastical animals, beautiful snakes, creepy crawlers and adorable fuzzy creatures. Activities to enjoy: Candy Hunt; field sports; Craft
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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. 
Survival and Empowerment, October 10. 
The Wayland Depot is Open. 
How to Talk So Your Legislators Will Listen
Sudbury Valley Trustees hosts “Lives of Beavers” Presentation, September 25, 7pm, at 
Wayland Buzz puts the Spotlight on School Superintendent Arthur Unobskey. 
October Start for Private Music Lessons. 
3D Design Workshop. Participants will be using Tinkercad.com to design and eventually print their own personalized keychain. Tinkercad is a fun, free, and easy to use 3D design program. All prints will be free. To register on your own you must be 10 or older; parents of younger kids are welcome to register and design with their children. Wednesday, October 27 at 7pm.
Flu Clinics from the Wayland Health Department: 
Great Courses DVD Lecture Series at COA- September: The Guide to Essential Italy, 
Wayland Concert Series 2017-18 performers and dates
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
Saturday, September 23, 12th Annual Touch a Truck, Wayland Middle School, 10am-1pm. 
Saturday, September 24, Ride to Defeat ALS, Longfellow Club, 7am. Test your strength. Push your limits. FIGHT ALS. Grab your friends and join us for this opportunity to be a part of Team Challenge ALS as we challenge ALS at the highest level.
Sunday, September 24, METCO Friends & Family Cookout, Happy Hollow School, 1-4pm.
