Waylandenews Executive Director Kim Reichelt is a member of the Wayland School Committee
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In the News…
News from this past week
* Test driving cool electric cars in Wayland. The Wayland Town Building parking lot showcased 17 electric vehicles on Sept. 10, along with their proud owners and a crowd interested in the cars and keen on test driving them. The event was organized by MassEnergize Wayland for the National Drive Electric Week, which ran from Sept. 9 to 17 in 277 places across the country. [Note: Town Crier links are now subscription only]
* Wayland Awarded State Library Construction Grant. On July 13, 2017, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) awarded the Wayland Free Public Library a Provisional Construction Grant totaling $10,137,980. The grant is part of the MBLC’s Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program (MPLCP) which helps communities across the state meet the growing demand for library services with expanded and improved library facilities.
* New Rotary award to recognize Weston and Wayland sophomores. “Service above self” is the motto of Rotary International, and this year’s global theme is “Rotary: Making a Difference.” Locally, members of the Rotary Club of Weston and Wayland have traditionally put this into action by providing scholarships to two sophomores from each town to a statewide summer leadership conference. [subscription only]
How you can help…
CAPA Bottle and Can Drive, October 28. Wayland High School, Town Pool Parking Lot, Saturday, October 28, 10am-2pm. Time to donate your refundable bottles and cans- Please start saving them if you haven’t already! The CAPA Bottle and Can Drive is coming! This is a fun and high-spirited event and volunteers are always appreciated for their service! The Bottle and Can Drive is a significant fund-raiser for the Wayland High School visual and performing arts programs and CAPA needs your refundable cans and bottles more than ever! High School student volunteers will receive community service hours to use toward their graduation requirements. Contact CAPA at Contact@WHSArts.org for more information on how to volunteer. Please help us to support the Arts in our schools!
Become a Volunteer Tutor. Have you ever thought about tutoring someone in English? Program Director Ginny Steel is currently enrolling prospective tutors on four 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. October 10, 17 and 24, from 6-9 p.m.
Wayland Boosters Annual Appeal. 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!
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.
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
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, October 2
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Board of Selectmen, 6:30pm. Agenda includes Executive Session, swearing in of Firefighter Nathaniel Bachman, maintenance and plowing of private roads, presentation by FinCom chair, discuss STM articles, FY19 budget, Town Administrator evaluation
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Zoning Board of Appeals, 7pm. Public hearing on Windsor Place (24 School Street), includes update on conservation filing, discussion with police and fire departments, presentation of revised plans
Wayland School Committee, 7pm. Agenda includes: review bus parking report and bus access site line assessment for 526 Boston Post Rd, High School master athletic plan update, METCO bus fees, budget presentations, school start times, continued discussion of policy JJIF, new student information system, Open Meeting Law compalints
* Council on Aging, 8am. Agenda includes: Director’s report, operational and capital budgets foro FY19, COA space initiative, update on fundraiser
* Housing Partnership, 7:30pm. Agenda includes: review Cascade (Mahoney’s site) 40B application, ideas for recruiting new Housing Partnership members
* Planning Board, 7:30pm. Agenda includes: public hearing on zoning by-law amendment – marijuana establishments and moratorium, Michael Rd affordable unit, 209 Old Connecticut Path, Mass Central Rail Trail
Wednesday, October 4
* Library Trustees, 8am. Agenda includes: Director search update, capital campaign consultant, FY19 budget, Gossels Fund for Human Dignity Program, State building grant
* Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund, 7:30pm. Agenda includes: Executive Session, Treasurer’s report, next steps in acquisition of 11 Hammond Rd, meeting with members of Weston Municipal Affordable Housing Trust
League of Women Voters’ Town Meeting Issues Forum, November 8 at 7:30pm at the Senior Center. The League of Women Voters of Wayland invites you to learn about the issues that you will vote on at the November 14th Special Town Meeting. Why are we voting on contract agreements in November? What’s the story of all these athletic improvements? And aqueduct crossings? We will have speakers explaining some of the major issues before the Town. Come and bring your questions.
Superintendent Meet & Greet, Tuesday, October 10th ~ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm in the Town Building Large Hearing Room. Please come and join us for a meet & greet session with our new superintendent, Dr. Unobskey. Dr. Unobskey would appreciate your input on the following topics:
* What are aspects of Wayland schools that we want to protect at all costs?
* What are promising aspects we want to grow?
* What are aspects that we can improve?
* How can we deepen the collaboration among the community, the schools and Central Office?
* What do you particularly want and need from Wayland’s superintendent?
Upcoming Events from Solarize Lincoln-Sudbury-Wayland (Details on both at SolarizeLSW.org.
* On Thursday October 5, 7-9pm, join the Solarize Lincoln-Sudbury-Wayland solar coaches and installers for the “Get Solarized” workshop, a quick presentation on the program and a meet & greet for comments and questions about solar photovoltaics, solar hot water, and the great incentives for solar. This presentation is offered by Lincoln-Sudbury Adult Education as a community service and is open to all residents of Wayland, Lincoln and Sudbury. At the Lincoln Sudbury Regional High School, 390 Lincoln Rd, Sudbury. No need to pre-register.
* On Sunday October 15, visit two Solar Open Houses in Wayland. Open to all residents of Wayland, Lincoln, Sudbury. Walk in any time, visit both! 1-3pm at 14 Brooks Road for The perfect solar roof! 2-4pm at 86 Glezen Lane for The complete package with ground-mounted solar PV with plans for extension, solar hot water that has been working flawlessly for 40 years, electric vehicles, and a Sense home energy monitor keeping an eye on all of it!
Passes from the Library! Fall Arts Season is underway, and the Library invites you to enjoy a remarkable range of exhibits and events for reduced rates with one of our 30+ museum passes. Experience new artistic perspectives, walk among gardens and mazes, take in a family play, or visit historic houses and landscapes across the region. Passes are generously sponsored by the Friends of the Wayland Public Library and can be reserved online or by calling the Library directly at 508-358-2311.
Wayland Boosters announces online store. Support the Boosters’ mission and visit the Boosters Web Store to purchase official Wayland sweats, tees, and other apparel for all the Wayland fans in your household. The web store will be open through Thursday, October 12. For more information, go to waylandboosters.org
Wayland XC Festival, October 8 at Wayland High School.
An exciting cross country race through fields and wooded trails benefiting the Wayland Cross Country teams. With a youth race and an open race, this event provides one of the few cross-country running opportunities for kids and adults in Massachusetts. Whether you are new to cross-country or a veteran of the trails, this is a race for you! Four great events:
* 3K Youth Race For Ages 10 and Under (9am start)
* 3K Youth Race For Girls Ages 11 to 14 (9:30am start)
* 3K Youth Race For Boys Ages 11 to 14 (10am start)
* 5K Open Race (11am start)
Not just great to run, but also great to watch! Spectators can see the competitors during many parts of the races. Additional information and registration can be found at http://www.waylandxc.com/.
Wayland Buzz puts the spotlight on FinCom: Keeping our Aaa Bond Rating vs. New Spending. Wayland Buzz’s guest this week is Dave Watkins, Chair of the Finance Committee. The subject is a big one: how do we maintain our Aaa bond rating, satisfy our desire for a new Library, new Senior Center, new high school stadium and new playing fields…while keeping our already high tax rate under control. On October 8, the topic will be Oxbow Field: No ‘Dream’ for Some Abutters
Coming in October-Special Town Meeting Articles: High School Stadium & Fields & Loker Artificial Turf Field, The Marijuana Moratorium, and Funding the New Library. The Buzz broadcasts weekly on Sunday and Tuesday, 10am and 6pm on cable (Comcast Ch. 8 and Verizon Ch. 37). And we’re On-Line On-Demand anytime atWayCAM.tv/buzz
WSCP Community Education to offer STEM, Drama, Music, Languages, Gardening. After-school programs are just getting underway for Wayland’s K-12 students, with programs offering a chance to study Chinese, French, and Spanish, enjoy choral singing, gain self-confidence through drama exercises, explore in a STEM program, pursue a love of art, or do garden work on a crisp fall day.
Offered through Wayland School Community Programs (WSCP), the classes are offered through Community Education and vary by school and age group.
Fall 2017 classes also include gardening at Happy Hollow, Beehive Art at Claypit Hill, and the debut of Little Local Vocals Children’s Chorus at a third school, Happy Hollow. Private Music Lessons are available for orchestra members in grades 3 – 12, band members, Grades 4 – 12, and chorus members, grades 6 -12. Details and registration are online here.
An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power, October 15 at 7:30pm at The Center for The Arts (TCAN) in Natick. A decade after An Inconvenient Truth brought climate change into the heart of popular culture, comes the riveting and rousing follow-up that shows just how close we are to a real energy revolution. Vice President Al Gore continues his tireless fight traveling around the world training an army of climate champions and influencing international climate policy. Cameras follow him behind the scenes – in moments both private and public, funny and poignant – as he pursues the inspirational idea that while the stakes have never been higher, the perils of climate change can be overcome with human ingenuity and passion. Details online here.
Wayland Garden Club Welcomes New Members. Founded in 1922, the Wayland Garden Club was one of the earliest established in Massachusetts. The club has a long-standing interest in preserving the environment, civic beautification, community outreach, horticulture and flower arranging. Speakers and workshops on a wide range of these subjects are featured at our monthly meetings. The Wayland Garden Club welcomes new members who should contact the club for information and an invitation to attend an upcoming meeting as a guest. The next meeting is on Tuesday, October 17 at 9:30 a.m. with a program: Creating a Personal Paradise: The Story of Glen Villa with presenter Pat Webster. If you would like more information about the Wayland Garden Club, please visit www.waylandgardenclub.org or contact Gretchen Schuler, WGC President.
Upcoming at the Library:
Parent Cafe at the Library: Friday, October 6, 9am. Join us for coffee and goodies, and to share the joys and challenges of parenting. Hosted by Beverly Mobilia of Wayland Community Partnerships for Children and Families.
Adult Programs Upcoming at the Library
* 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, 7pm.
* John and Abigail Adams: An American Story. Both John and Abigail Adams played important roles in the many pivotal events of their times, including the political turmoil of the 1790’s that almost pulled the new nation apart. Join history professor Gary Hylander as he discusses one of the most interesting couples in American history. Monday, October 16 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.
* 3D Design Workshop (Fusion 360). Participants will be using Fusion 360 to design their own decorative vase or pen cup. Fusion 360 is an intermediate-to-advanced level design software. Some familiarity with design software or at least proficiency with mouse and keyboard is advised. All 3D prints will be free.
* Wednesday, October 18 at 7pm. You must be 12 or older to register on your own; parents are welcome to register younger children, and are encouraged to design with their children.
* Thursday, October 26 at 5pm. This workshop is intended for adults only. Please register.
* Gossels Program for Human Dignity. In honor of Transgender Awareness Month, Chris Edwards, who grew up in Wayland as the “daughter” of Ed and Nancy Eskandarian, will discuss life before, during and after his transition, and how he used what he learned working in advertising to rebrand himself with dignity and grace at a time before the word transgender was part of the vernacular. His heartwarming and hilarious memoir is BALLS: It Takes Some to Get Some. Sunday, November 5 at 3:00 p.m.
* 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.
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.
* Sing-along with Jeannie Mack, Thursday, 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.
* Baby Faces, Friday, October 13, 10:00-11:00 a.m. In this Baby and Me program, we will play with baby and talk about the different faces of baby’s development. Led by Beverly Mobilia of Wayland Community Partnerships for Children and Families. For babies, ages 3 months to prewalking, with parent/caregiver.
* Brain Building Storytime, Wednesday, October 18, 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.
* PJ Storytime, Thursday, October 26, 6:30-7:00 p.m. Wear your pajamas to the library and listen to stories! Program led by librarian Carly Moniz.
* Zumba Kids Jr., Tuesday, October 31, 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.
School Age Programs
* 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.
* Steam Team: Crazed Chemistry, Wednesday, October 11, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Children will make concoctions that are gooey, slimy, and even make small explosions. We will also learn a little about chemistry. For grades K to 2 with parent/caregiver.
* Drop-in Fall Crafts, Wednesday, October 18, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Children will make spooktacular fall crafts. Think apples, leaves, pumpkins, and black cats! Led by librarian Elise Katz. For ages 4 and up.
* Parent/Child Book Club, Wednesday, October 18, 7:00-8:00 p.m. This book club is for 4th and 5th graders with a parent. October’s book is From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg.
* Harry Potter Halloween Party, Wednesday, October 25, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Fly on in and join us for a magical afternoon of treats, activities, and crafts from the world of Harry Potter. Halloween costumes and muggle attire welcome! For ages 5 and up.
Announcements from Prior Newsletters
Raise your voice with Golden Tones chorus! If you love music and enjoy singing pop classics and show tunes for a variety of audiences, come to an open rehearsal, every Tuesday, 10am-12pm at the Wayland Senior Center beginning September 5. There are no auditions and no attendance requirements, only a friendly group of music-lovers from all over MetroWest. To learn more, visit goldentones.org, or call 508-318-6318. The chorus, now 29 years young, performs almost 50 concerts a year, many to disadvantaged audiences and also at community events and schools. You can help continue this outreach with a tax-deductible gift at goldentones.org.
Announcements from the Library:
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. The book for November 1 will be The Art of Rivalry: Four Friendships, Betrayals, and Breakthroughs in Modern Art.
* Evening. The first meeting is Monday, October 2 at 7pm, 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.
* Are Dystopian/Sci-Fi Books in Your Future?This is a trial run for another new group, starting with Emily St. John Mandel’s bestselling Station Eleven. Wednesday, November 1, 7pm.
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
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.
Programs for Teens at the Library:
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.
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.
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.
Events and Happenings
Below are highlights of the coming week. For all events, view our online calendar.
Wednesday, October 4, Coffee with Cops, Panera Bread, 9-11am. The Wayland Police Department is joining in on “National Coffee with a Cop Day”. On Wednesday, October 4th, 2017 from 9a-11a at Panera Bread in Wayland, you can join your neighbors and meet Officers from the Wayland Police Department. This is a great opportunity to meet your officers, have a cup of coffee and talk about anything that is on your mind!
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, October 4, WCPA Preschool & Childcare Forum, Claypit Hill School Gymnasium, 7:30-9pm. 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. Details online here. Event flyer online here.
Sunday, October 8, Wayland XC Festival, 9am.
An exciting cross country race through fields and wooded trails benefiting the Wayland Cross Country teams. With a youth race and an open race, this event provides one of the few cross-country running opportunities for kids and adults in Massachusetts.
Whether you are new to cross-country or a veteran of the trails, this is a race for you!
Four Great Events:
* 3K Youth Race For Ages 10 and Under (9am start)
* 3K Youth Race For Girls Ages 11 to 14 (9:30am start)
* 3K Youth Race For Boys Ages 11 to 14 (10am start)
* 5K Open Race (11am start)
Not just great to run, but also great to watch! Spectators can see the competitors during many parts of the races.
Tuesday, October 10, Survival and Empowerment, Wayland Public Safety Building, 3pm. 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 click here. Program flyer online here
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CAPA Bottle and Can Drive, October 28. 
5th Annual John Tanner Pumpkin Shuffle 5 K Run/Walk
5th Annual Pam’s Run will be held on October 15 at Claypit Hill School. 
League of Women Voters’ Town Meeting Issues Forum
Superintendent Meet & Greet, 
Upcoming Events from Solarize Lincoln-Sudbury-Wayland 
Wayland XC Festival, October 8 at Wayland High School. 
An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power, October 15 at 7:30pm at The Center for The Arts (TCAN) in Natick. A decade after An Inconvenient Truth brought climate change into the heart of popular culture, comes the riveting and rousing follow-up that shows just how close we are to a real energy revolution. Vice President Al Gore continues his tireless fight traveling around the world training an army of climate champions and influencing international climate policy. Cameras follow him behind the scenes – in moments both private and public, funny and poignant – as he pursues the inspirational idea that while the stakes have never been higher, the perils of climate change can be overcome with human ingenuity and passion. Details 
Wayland Garden Club Welcomes New Members. Founded in 1922, the Wayland Garden Club was one of the earliest established in Massachusetts. The club has a long-standing interest in preserving the environment, civic beautification, community outreach, horticulture and flower arranging. Speakers and workshops on a wide range of these subjects are featured at our monthly meetings. The Wayland Garden Club welcomes new members who should contact the club for information and an invitation to attend an upcoming meeting as a guest. 
John and Abigail Adams: An American Story. Both John and Abigail Adams played important roles in the many pivotal events of their times, including the political turmoil of the 1790’s that almost pulled the new nation apart. Join history professor Gary Hylander as he discusses one of the most interesting couples in American history. Monday, October 16 at 7pm.
Upcoming Storytimes
Raise your voice with Golden Tones chorus! 
Survival and Empowerment, October 10. 
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. 
Girls Who Code.
Flu Clinics from the Wayland Health Department: 
Wednesday, October 4, Coffee with Cops, Panera Bread, 9-11am. 
Wednesday, October 4, WCPA Preschool & Childcare Forum, Claypit Hill School Gymnasium, 7:30-9pm. 
Tuesday, October 10, Survival and Empowerment, Wayland Public Safety Building, 3pm. 
