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.
Carriage House is collecting donations for those in areas affected by hurricanes. Details on items they suggest and drop-off times are online here.
There will be two senior flu clinics this week, Tuesday and Thursday. Details are online here.
MassDOT will complete their work on Route 20 between Route 27 and the Weston Town line this week. The road will be closed on Monday and Tuesday evenings in both directions (details online here).
Among meetings this week:
* The Recreation Commission is holding a neighborhood input meeting tonight regarding their proposal for the Loker Recreation site. Details are online here.
* The Zoning Board of Appeals is holding the public hearing on the 40B housing project proposed at the Mahoney’s site on Tuesday night. This is the hearing that was postponed from last month when the crowd that sought to attend overflowed the Large Hearing Room. This hearing will be held in the High School auditorium. Details online here.
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* 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!
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
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.
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 25
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Recreation Commission, 7pm. This is a Neighborhood Input Meeting regarding the Loker Recreation and Conservation site. Agenda includes: presentation by Weston & Sampson, Feedback and Questions, Public Comment. Meeting flyer online here.
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Board of Health, 7pm. Agenda includes: annual report update and FY19 budget information from Human Relations Service, discuss STM article (marijuana moritorium), update on High School wastewater treatment facility, comment on Cochituate State Park boat ramp environmental filing, update on flu clinic
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Audit Committee, 7:15pm. Agenda includes: report for annual town report, audit risk assessment questionnaire, filing vacant positions, vote on chair
Tuesday, September 26
* Finance Committee, 11am. Agenda includes: draft of Wayland’s multi-year budget model, discussion to propose, set and communicate guidelines, vote on STM articles, draft presentation for selectmen, Executive Session
* Board of Public Works, 7pm. Agenda includes: irritation application review (23 Country Corners), discussion of automated meter reading system, status of private ways, vote on BoPW STM articles, transfer station budget
* Zoning Board of Appeals, 7pm, Wayland High School. Agenda includes: permit application for 113, 115, 117, 119 Boston Post Rd (Mahoney’s site), appeal of permit for demolition at 150 Main St
* Wastewater Management District Commission, 7:30pm. Agenda includes: review status of transfer of land and design flow from Wayland Meadows to Conservation Commission and BOS, discussion on status of Wastewater Treatment Facility,
* Energy and Climate Committee, 7:30pm. Agenda includes: Green Communities Grant Project udpates, non-grant projects, Energize/Solarize program
Thursday, September 28
* Zoning Board of Appeals, 7pm. Agenda includes: 156 Boston Post Rd (alter preexisting non-conforming structure), 164 Concord Rd (addition >20% on non-conforming lot), 5 Maguire Rd (addition >20% on non-conforming lot), 22 Parkland Rd (rebuild >20% increase on non-conforming lot)
* Historic District Commission, 7:30pm. Agenda includes: design review guidelines for historic districts, annual report approval.
Friday, September 29
* No meetings currently scheduled
Announcements
New announcements this week
Open House at Lincoln Country Day School
Lincoln Country Day Preschool is hosting a Fall Open House on Tuesday, September 26th from 5:30-7:30pm. Our students range from 2.9 years of age in September through 5-6 years of age (our Pre-K program) We welcome families from Lincoln, Concord, Sudbury, Wayland, Weston and other local towns. Parents, with their children, are invited to take a tour of our school and play in our Threes, Fours and Pre-K Classrooms.
Please RSVP at (781) 259-8607. Lincoln Country Day is located at 147 Concord Road, Lincoln, in St. Anne’s in-the-Fields Church. For more information about our program, we invite you to visit us at lincolncountryday.org or on Facebook.
New Announcements from the Library:
Adult Programs
* Great Presenters Series – Suzanne Hodes: Studio Days – A Memoir of My Creative Life. Using several images as examples, Suzanne Hodes shares the personal impact of people, cities, nature, and great social and political disruptions of her generation through her art. Suzanne Hodes grew up in New York City, studied with the legendary expressionist Oskar Kokoschka in Salzburg, and had a Fulbright grant to Paris, as well as a Bunting fellowship to Israel. In 1982 she co-founded the group “Artists for Survival” to support the nuclear freeze and social justice. Her work is in the Fogg Art Museum, the DeCordova Museum, the Danforth Art Museum, Portland Museum of Art in Maine, the Art Complex Museum in Duxbury, and many public and private collections. Tuesday, October 3 at 7:30.
* 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, 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.
* Lawrence of Arabia, the Arab Revolt, and the Middle East. In 1914, as World War I raged, an idealistic young English archeologist with dreams of liberating an oppressed people encouraged the Arabs to join with the Allies, with the assurance of autonomy at the war’s end. This is a story of false diplomacy and broken promises that haunt the world to the present day. Presenter Bob Begin’s major interest is naval history, but he’s also intrigued by the concept of empire and how it shaped the world. Wednesday, October 11 at 7pm.
* How to Talk So Your Legislators Will Listen. Nancy Brumback discusses the best points in the legislation process to contact legislators, and why you should do it even when you know they agree with you. Nancy 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. Thursday, October 12 at 2pm.
School Age Programs
* Steam Team: What Makes a Plane Fly? Wednesday, September 27, 3-4pm. Children will make paper airplanes and parachutes, and explore aerodynamics with simple hands-on activities. For ages 5 and up, with parent/caregiver.
* Lego Club. Wednesday, October 4, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Children will make fabulous creations out of legos. This month’s theme: Haunted Houses. For ages 5 and up.
Library Book Groups
* 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 1:00 p.m. 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 are available at the library.
* Evening. The first meeting is Monday, October 7 at 7:00 p.m., and title under discussion is The Vegetarian. 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. Books are available at the library.
* Armchair Travel.Turn Right at Machu Picchu traces author Mark Adams’s recreation of Hiram Bingham III’s discovery of the ancient citadel, Machu Picchu, in the Andes Mountains of Peru, describing his struggles with rudimentary survival tools and his experiences at the sides of local guides. Wednesday, October 4 at 1 p.m.
* Clean Eating Cookbook Club. Participants make recipes from a selected cookbook and share them, potluck-style. While enjoying our homemade delights, we discuss book and author, which this month are Spice: Flavors of the Eastern Mediterranean by Ana Sortun. Thursday, October 12 at 6 p.m.
* Noon. From Alaa al Aswany, the most popular Egyptian novelist of his generation, The Automobile Club of Egypt is a rollicking, exuberant and powerfully moving story of a family swept up by social unrest in post-World War II Cairo. Friday, October 13.
Announcements from Prior Newsletters
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
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. Sign up online here.
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.
* 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, Oct. 3, 10, 17, and 24 at 10:30 a.m.
* StoryVine (2.5 -5 years) Thursdays, 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.
* 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.
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.
No charge. Reservations are not needed.
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.
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.
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 25, Sleep Better Naturally, Wayland Library, 10-11:45am. Do you have trouble falling asleep? Do you fall asleep fine, but wake up periodically? Even if you fall asleep and stay asleep, do you wake not feeling refreshed? Do you have energy dips during the day? Join Kali Patrick in 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.
Monday, September 25, 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 the last of the four parts]
Monday, September 25, Lives of Beavers, 18 Wolbach St, Sudbury, 7pm.Sudbury Valley Trustees’ (SVT) is offering a presentation, “The Lives of Beavers,” on Monday, September 25, at 7:00 pm at Wolbach Farm, 18 Wolbach Road in 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.
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.
Wednesday, September 27, Painting with Coffee, Wayland Library, 5pm.
Artist Sudakshina Ghosh will lead a workshop on painting with coffee.
Teens ages 12 and up and adults are welcome to register.
Friday, September 29, Wayland Concert Series, Wayland High School, 8pm.Jessica Tong, violin and Adam Golka, piano. Works by Mendelssohn, Mozart, Enescu, Schubert, and Schumann. The concert is free and open to the public. You can always check the latest concert information at www.waylandconcerts.org.
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5th Annual John Tanner Pumpkin Shuffle 5 K Run/Walk
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. 
Survival and Empowerment, October 10. 
The Wayland Depot is Open. 
How to Talk So Your Legislators Will Listen
Oh no! My kid just asked me about… Engaging in Difficult Conversations With Kids About Our Shared World. 
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.
Baby and Pre-School Programs 
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 
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
Back To School Clean-Out. 
Musicians of the Old Post Road Announces 2017-2018 Season: Circles and Spheres of Inspiration and Influence
Monday, September 25, Sleep Better Naturally, Wayland Library, 10-11:45am. 
Monday, September 25, Lives of Beavers, 18 Wolbach St, Sudbury, 7pm. 
