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Lost Cats
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Lost Cat: Kizzle missing since October 26 from Woodridge Rd area
Kizzle is a small (9 lb) adult female cat, missing since October 26 from Woodridge Road area. All gray, with subtle tabby markings. Last seen wearing two collars (one with tag and one flea collar), she is also microchipped. She’s a very skittish former stray who is unlikely to approach strangers, and doesn’t respond to her name. She has a history of wandering, so she may go home on her own, but her owner would appreciate knowing what’s become of regardless of the news. If you have any information, please contact Catherine at 508-380-8260 or via her account on Facebook
Lost Cat: Marley is missing from Autumn Lane home
Marley is a brown and grey adult male short-haired tabby missing from his home on Autumn Lane since October 28. He is friendly, but shy. Please do not chase, call or whistle. If seen, please contact: 508-284-0847.
In the News…
News from this past week
* A child’s life is honored by strangers giving back. Greg Tufaro lovingly remembers his daughter, Marisa, as a talented artist, singer, musician, and writer whose love of school and life “was amazing, when you think of all the adversity she had to overcome.” Born with a congenital heart defect, Marisa endured six open-heart surgeries prior to a heart transplant. After a postoperative complication developed into a rare form of stage 4 cancer, she died in January at 13.
* They went to NYC to celebrate life. Instead, they were met with death. Among reactions to the NYC terror attack: “Aijaz Baloch, president of the Islamic Center of Boston in Wayland, condemned Saipov’s actions. ‘We are outraged and dismayed by this attack and cowardly attempt to divide our nation with yet another act of terror,’ Baloch said in a statement. ‘As Americans and Muslims, we offer our condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims and pray for the swift recovery of those that were injured.'”
* Wayland High School students amazed by tour of Yankee Craftsman lighting business. Melinda Kalanzis looked on in awe as she wandered through the maze-like pathways at Yankee Craftsman and saw the vast array of light fixtures. Kalanzis was among about a dozen Wayland High School students who visited the Rte. 30 antique lighting business Thursday. Brothers Gary, Scott and Bruce Sweeney showed the students around the former dairy farm and discussed the development of lighting.
* Superintendent recommends delaying Wayland school start times. Students would get to sleep later next school year under a proposal from Superintendent Arthur Unobskey to modify school hours. Unobskey is recommending delaying the start of the school day by 20 minutes at the high school and middle school and 15 minutes at the elementary schools for the 2018-2019 school year. Beginning at the start of the 2019-2020 school year, high school and middle school start times would be delayed an additional 10 minutes. Corresponding changes would be made to the end of the school day.
* Successful interfaith discussion at Wayland mosque. On a beautiful fall afternoon, over 100 attendees from all walks of life and representing many faiths sat together to talk about interfaith and bringing more peace to our community, nation, and world. The Interfaith Book Club of the Islamic Center of Boston in Wayland held its second Community Interfaith Discussion. The book featured was Getting to the Heart of Interfaith by Pastor Don Mackenzie, Rabbi Ted Falcon and Imam Jamal Rahman. The book is “a deeply personal journey to interfaith collaboration that offers hope for an inclusive and healing way of being together in the world.” Attendees discussed ideas raised by the authors as well as the idea of interfaith and how to create inclusive communities.
* Wayland board supports contract for Oxbow Meadows field. Efforts to build a new sports field at Oxbow Meadows advanced Monday as selectmen supported awarding a construction contract despite pending litigation over the controversial project. The board authorized the signing of an approximately $254,000 contract with NETCO Construction Project Managers, Inc. People who live near Oxbow Meadows, which is by Trout Brook Road, have worried about the project’s effects on their neighborhood. Other residents say the field is needed.
* Wayland gets $2.4 million grant for water work. The state is awarding Wayland a $2.4 million grant to improve and expand water infrastructure along Rte. 20. The grant, which comes from the MassWorks Infrastructure Program, helps the town replace water piping that is almost 100 years old and extend water service to the planned River’s Edge housing development and Sudbury town line.
* Track star Patrick Butler of Wayland is Academic All-American at RPI. Patrick Butler, a second-year student-athlete at RPI, was named a Div III Academic All-American in track and field for 2017. Butler competes in multiple track and field events for RPI, and earned this honor for his national ranking in the decathlon, and for his achievements in the classroom. Butler was the only freshman honored at RPI.
* Wayland selectmen pleased with town administrator. Town Administrator Nan Balmer meets or exceeds expectations, according to her most recent evaluation. Selectmen praised Balmer’s work ethic, understanding of town and state rules and efforts to improve the effectiveness of town government. The review, which covers parts of 2016 and 2017, also offers suggestions for improvements.
How you can help…
Wayland Police and B Fund to run Halloween Candy Drive. The Wayland Police Department has partnered up with The B Fund for its 5th Annual Halloween Candy Drive. Starting November 1st, drop off sealed Halloween Candy to the Wayland Police Department. For each piece of candy donated, The B Fund will donate $0.25 to Boston Children’s Hospital and Team Impact.
Wayland Elementary Schools Unite for Gift Card Drive for Children’s Hospital
The three Wayland elementary schools will collect gift cards in honor of The Marisa Tufaro Foundation for Boston Children’s Hospital’s pediatric patients and their families in denominations of $10, $15 and $20. The hospital’s gift card needs are specifically for Amazon, Target, CVS, Starbucks, Au Bon Pain, Visa and American Express. The gift cards will be used to assist economically strained parents of children in medical crisis who typically lose wages while being out of work and incur costs that health insurers do not cover including travel, lodging, food and personal expenses. The gift cards can also be used to purchase necessities or other items including toys for hospitalized children, all of whom can benefit from a diversion to help cope with the stress and pain that can accompany treatments, medical procedures and extended admissions. Drop off dates are as follows: Claypit – Oct 30 to Nov 3rd, Happy Hollow & Loker – Nov 13th to Nov 17th. For complete details, click here.
Fair Trade Night with Sudbury Valley Trustees, Wednesday, November 8, 7-8pm, 18 Wolbach Road, Sudbury.
Buy turkey pops for Thanksgiving and support Parmenter food pantry.
5th year running…Amy’s Sweet Solutions will donate a dozen cupcakes to Parmenter food pantry for every dozen turkey cake pops ordered (only $36). Treat your friends and family with these yummy, fun cake pops while helping to feed our hungry neighbors. Everyone will be thankful! Order now and please share this offer with your friends. You can reach Amy’s Sweet Solutions at amybodonnell@hotmail.com, through Facebook or 617-530-0724.
Dignity Matters runs feminine product drive at Wayland Library. You can buy cupcakes with Food Stamps but not tampons. Dignity Matters is having a drive at the Wayland Public Library. Please drop off feminine hygiene products: tampons and pads as well as new underwear and bras in the bins at the library. For further information visit dignity-matters.org. Flyer online here.
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, November 6
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School Committee, 7pm, Boston Police Headquarters, 1 Schroeder Plaza. Agenda include: Boston Parents Meeting, Superintendent’s Report (including FY19 goals and survey), High School Athletic Plan, meeting with staff and public communication regarding start times proposals.
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Board of Health, 7pm. Agenda includes: 40B projects and potential peer reviews, artificial turf and crumb rubber
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Recreation Field Advisory Group, 7pm. Agenda includes: Fall Town Meeting articles, DPW Needs, playability (web updates), spring field and facliity requests
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Board of Selectmen, 6:45pm. Agenda includes: Executive Session, Special Town Meeting Warrant Hearing, swear in Lieutenant Sean Gibbons, Council on Aging/Community Center next steps, Special Town Meeting articles
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Board of Assessors, 7:15pm. Agenda includes: FY18 Interim Assessments, Overlay, Classification Hearing, Collins Center Report
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Recreation Commission, 8pm. Agenda includes: Fall Town Meeting article update, Capital Project updates, Department Update
Tuesday, November 7
* Council on Aging, 8am. Agenda includes: COA Space Initiative and town-wide capital projects, operational and capital budgets for FY19, Baypath Elder Services update
* Zoning Board of Appeals, 7pm. Agenda includes: Public Hearing on Windsor Place (24 School St) – stormwater and general civil engineering peer review, Board of Health comments, landscape design
* Board of Public Works, 7pm. Agenda includes: irrigation application permits (17 Dean Rd, 23 Dean Rd, 317 Concord Rd), DPW Capital items, Special Town meeting articles
* Planning Board, 7:30pm. Agenda includes: Public Hearing on 74 Moore Rd Conservation Cluster Development special permit
* Historical Commission, 7:30pm. Agenda includes: Updates on North and South Cemetery restoration projects, WHS website, Castle Gate pillars, Old Town Bridge, railroad and rail trail, Archaeology, digital records online, Demolition Delay
Wednesday, November 8
* Community Preservation Committee, 7pm. Agenda includes: Consider application and amendment of STM article 14 to fund three pedestrian road cross walks connecting Weston Aqueduct walking trails, Hearing on STM articles (Castle Gate stone pillars, High School athletic fields)
* Wastewater District Commission, 7:30pm. Agenda includes: presentation on feasibility of adding Title V design flow, presentation on need for continued support from Town Engineer, update from Town Engineer
Thursday, November 9
* No meetings currently scheduled
Friday, November 10
* No meetings currently scheduled
Announcements
New announcements this week
Fun at the Farm in the Fall. Join us for a fun day at Carriage House at Lee’s Farm. We will have vendor, yard and bake sales, live music, raffles, games, and pumpkin decorating! Sunday, November 12, 10am-2pm at Carriage House at Lee’s Farm, 134 Boston Post Road. RSVP: 508.358.2800 or email
Board of Health Registers Residents for Hazardous Waste Day. The Wayland Board of Health is pre-registering Wayland residents for its next Household Hazardous Waste collection day to be held on Saturday, November 18. The collection location will be at the New DPW Garage at 66 River Road.
Residents interested in disposing of household hazardous waste must complete a pre-registration form on which they may choose a half-hour slot from 9-11am. The pre-registration slots are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Forms are available in the Board of Health office, Wayland Town Building lobby, Council on Aging at Town Building, Wayland Public Library, the Wayland Transfer Station & Recycling Center (484 Boston Post Road) and on-line here.Completed forms must be submitted to the Board of Health office by Friday, November 17 at noon. Additional information regarding the location of the collection and the types of household hazardous waste that will or will not be collected is also listed on the registration form. In its announcement, the Board cited the need to minimize the generation of household hazardous waste by encouraging homeowners to buy only the quantities of paint, solvents, cleaners, pool supplies, pesticides and other hazardous materials that are needed, to utilize non-hazardous materials (if possible) instead of hazardous materials, to share leftover supplies with neighbors or others who might use them, and to donate paint and other useful materials to organizations that might be able to use them. For more information, contact the Board of Health at 508- 358-3617.
Community Nursery School 2018-19 Registration opens November 7. Community Nursery School of Wayland will begin enrolling students from Wayland and surrounding communities for the 2018-19 school year on November 7. CNS of Wayland has openings in its two-, three- and five-day morning programs and its three-day afternoon program for children ages 2.9-5 as of August 31, 2018. Registrations are accepted on a first come, first served basis so don’t wait! Check them out at www.cnswayland.org, or call CNS at 508-651-2555 to schedule a tour today!
Wayland Buzz puts the spotlight on High School Master Plan Warrant Articles. This week, the Buzz focuses on the High School Field Improvement Master Plan. Two warrant articles will be presented at Town Meeting on November 14. Article 9 requests $202K to design a new stadium, turf field and track. Article 10 requests $126K to design and relocate the softball field, tennis courts, basketball courts and a volleyball court. The Buzz will be discussing the articles with the Ellen Grieco, Chair of the School Committee, and Vice Chair Jeanne Downs. Beginning Sunday, November 5.
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 any time at http://waycam.tv/buzz. For a listing of upcoming scheduled topics (including the new high school fields and library project), click here.
Announcements from Prior Newsletters
WHS Ski Swap, Sunday, December 3, 8am-2pm in the Wayland High School Commons. If you have equipment you would like to sell, please come early in the morning to drop off your items and return later in the afternoon to pick up unsold items and/or profits. There will be a lot of other used ski equipment available such as hats, helmets, gloves, poles, boots, skis, boards, snow pants, etc. Pick up unsold items 2-3 pm.
Wayland Boosters’ Holiday Open House, November 30 and December 3
The Wayland Booster Holiday Sale will take place on Thursday, November 30, 12-9pm and Sunday, December 3 10am-12pm in the Faculty Lounge at Wayland High School. The holidays are right around the corner, so please join us for our annual sale.
Weston Friendly presents Miracle on 34th Street, December 2-9. Miracle on 34th Street, filled with humor and beloved songs including “It’s Beginning to Look a lot like Christmas”, is a heartwarming holiday musical for the whole family!
Library Museum Pass Highlight: World-Class Art in Worcester. With a collection of over 35,000 pieces, a stunning Renaissance Court, and a lovely café, the Worcester Art Museum makes for an outstanding and often surprising museum experience. This month, the museum opens its anticipated Winslow Homer exhibit, Coming Away: Winslow Homer and England, on exhibit from November 11, 2017 – February 4, 2018. The Library’s Worcester Art Museum passes admit two adults and all children, free of charge. Reserve your pass online or by calling the library directly.
Upcoming Adult Programs at the Library:
* 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 3p.m. NOTE: this program will be on the main floor of the library, so you’ll need to head to the Raytheon Room if you need a quiet space.
* The Great Presenters: Making a Splash After the Ice Bucket Challenge. Wayland resident Stephen Winthrop was diagnosed with ALS (“Lou Gehrig’s Disease”) in November 2013, just months before the viral ice bucket challenge. He and his wife, M. Jane Williamson, will describe their experiences and how they’ve plunged into education, advocacy, research, and fundraising to fight the disease on many fronts. Tuesday, November 7, 7:30pm.
* Author Panel. November is National Novel Writing Month, also known as NaNoWriMo. To get you inspired, we are hosting a panel of local novelists who will share their writing process and publishing experience. Panelists include Juliette Fay, Jacqueline Dembar Greene, George Harrar, Mark Peter Hughes, Tilia Klebenov Jacobs and Ray Daniel. Wednesday, November 8 at 7pm.
* Overcoming Emotional Eating. In this interactive talk, you’ll come with your biggest issues around emotional eating, weight loss/metabolism, body image, or digestion. You’ll leave with new knowledge and some simple, natural strategies that will help you make real, lasting changes-possibly without changing anything about WHAT you eat! Kali Patrick is a Mind-body Wellness Consultant specializing in improving people’s health with more ease and enjoyment. Monday, November 13 at 10:00 a.m.
* Memoir of Alzheimer’s Disease. Join us as Wayland resident Deborah Lynn Straffus talks about her experience with Alzheimer’s as shared in her memoir, On Angel’s Wings: A Journey Through Alzheimer’s with My Mother. Monday, November 13 at 7:00 p.m.
* Robot Demo! Come see the Wayland High School Robotics Team give a live demonstration of their First Robotics Competition 2017 robot! What will it do? Stop by and find out. Learn about the Wayland First Lego League, too. The demo will be held in a sectioned-off part of the library parking lot. No registration required. Saturday, November 18 from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
* Rare Book Dealer on the Value of a Book. In an Antiques Roadshow-type format, Ray Rickman, a long-time rare book dealer, will discuss which sorts of books tend to have high market values, explain characteristics that can influence the worth of a book, and offer complimentary estimates for up to three books for each attendee. Rickman is a former host of “Booksellers” on Rhode Island Public Television, and a leader in the promotion of African American history. This event is in collaboration with the Wayland Historical Society. Sunday, November 19 at 2:00 p.m.
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The Great Presenters: Remote and Exciting Travel by Bicycle with Herb Kavet. You can’t see the world from the window of an air-conditioned bus, says Herb Kavet. Not really. On a bicycle, you can easily meet the local people because you’re traveling in such an unthreatening and often locally acceptable manner. Herb will be talking about his adventures and encounters, mostly in developing countries. Tuesday, December 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Registration open for Baseball Winter Clinics and Spring Baseball and Softball
Baseball Winter Clinics. Championships are made in the offseason! Get a head start on the season with Wayland Little League’s Winter Clinics available for baseball players ages 7-16. There are two separate clinics: an 8-week session focusing on throwing, hitting, and fielding, and a 4-week session later in the season dedicated to pitching and catching. These sessions will be held Sunday afternoons starting in January at Doug Carroll Baseball Academy in the nearby Saxonville area of Framingham. Each clinic will feature instruction from Wayland Little League coaches and Doug Carroll instructors.Registration is now open with an early bird discount of $30 for registrations paid by November 15th. Registration closes 12/31/17. These clinics are expected to sell out so register now at www.waylandlittleleague.org
Spring Baseball and Softball. Registration is now open for all spring 2018 Wayland Little League baseball and softball programs including our newly-introduced T-Ball Spinners program for boys and girls ages 5-6. All baseball programs are transitioning to age-based programs to align with Little League International, with specific divisions for each age group: Sea Dogs (ages 7), Paw Sox (ages 8), Minors (ages 9-10), Majors (ages 11-12), and Babe Ruth (ages 13-16). Dedicated softball programs begin for kids in grades 2-3 (Rookie) and continue on for grades 4-5 (Juniors) and grades 6-8 (Seniors). An early bird discount of $25 is available for registrations paid by November 30. Registration for all spring programs close 12/31/17. To learn more about the spring baseball and softball programs and to register, visit www.waylandlittleleague.org.
For Parents at the Library: Preschool Parent Conversations. Tuesdays, November 7, 14, 21 and 28, 9:15-10:15 a.m. Preschool parents, you are not alone! Share the joys and challenges of parenting this special age with other parents and facilitator Dr. Dossie Kahn form Wayland Youth and Family Services. Infants and young toddlers are also welcome! Please RSVP to dkahn@wayland.ma.us
WHSTE presents LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. Tickets are on sale for WHSTE’s Little Shop of Horrors Wayland High School Theater Ensemble proudly presents Little Shop of Horrors. Over 50 students are involved, both onstage and off! Performances are November 16, 17, and 18; at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $15 for Adults, and $10 for Students and Seniors. Available online at www.showtix4u.com. (Tickets will be $18 at the door.) Get your tickets today!! Contact Mr. O’Hara with any questions.
Vokes Players Announce Their Fall Production of the Classic Musical Chicago. The Vokes Players of Wayland present Chicago, directed by Maryann Zschau, with musical direction by Howard Boles and choreography by Daniel Forest Sullivan. The music for Chicago was written by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse. Performances will be held at Beatrice Herford’s Vokes Theatre, Route 20 in Wayland from November 2 through November 18, Thursday-Saturday evenings at 8pm with a 2pm matinee on Saturdays, November 11 & 18. For tickets and information call 508-358-4034, or order online via www.vokesplayers.org. Ticket prices are $23 for Thursday evenings and Saturday matinees; $28 for Friday & Saturday evenings. Complete details and ticket information online here.
Library Book Groups. Open to all, no registration required. Books are available at the library.
* Evening. In Kaitlyn Greenidge’s novel We Love You, Charlie Freeman, a chimpanzee comes to live with an African-American family as part of a scientific study, leading to unforeseen consequences for all involved. Monday, November 6 at 7pm
* Armchair Travel. Treasure Palaces: Great Writers Visit Great Museums. Revered writers tell us about their favorite museums, large and small, and reveal the special hold that some museums have over us all. Wednesday, November 8, 10am.
* Cookbook Club. Participants make recipes from a selected cookbook and share them, potluck-style. While enjoying our homemade delights, we discuss book and author. This month: Ina Garten’s Barefoot Contessa Parties! Thursday, November 9, 6pm.
* Noon. In It Can’t Happen Here, Sinclair Lewis envisions a U.S. falling into the grip of Fascism. November 17
* Next months books:
* Evening. As created by Kathleen Rooney, Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk through Manhattan to a New Year’s Eve party, discovering the city anew and recalling her sixty years in the advertising business. Monday, December 4 at 7pm.
* Non-Fiction. You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me is Sherman Alexie’s powerful memoir of growing up poor on an Indian reservation while being raised by a mercurial, intelligent, abusive mother. Wednesday, December 6 at 1pm.
* Noon. Anuk Arudpragasam tells The Story of a Brief Marriage between two residents of an evacuee camp in Sri Lanka who wed in a desperate attempt to reclaim their humanity. December 8.
Vokes Players announce auditions for The Body of An American. Auditions to be held on November 12 and 13. The Body of an American is a bold, radically theatrical and poetic true story that breaks boundaries of convention in both content and form. In his multi-award- winning play, Dan O’Brien pinpoints a globally historic moment, and with it, shines a light on deeply personal issues relevant to our time and culture. This amazing documentary-like drama offers two actors a chance to bring two powerful characters to life along with nearly 30 other characters. And … be a part of the Boston premiere of this powerful and important piece of theater. Rehearsals will be Sundays through Thursdays, based on cast availability. Performances: Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, February 22 through March 10 at 8pm. Saturday matinees at 2pm on March 3 and 10. For complete details, click here.
Wayland to hold Special Town Meeting on November 14 on 15. Wayland will be holding a Special Town Meeting on November 14 and 15, 2017 at the Wayland High School field house beginning at 7pm. Doors open at 6 pm. The last day to register to vote STM is November 4, 2017. The Town Clerks Office will be open from 9am to 8pm for voter registration. You can now register online at https://www.sec.state.ma.us/OVR/.
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.
Upcoming at the Library:
Baby and Pre-School Programs
* Upcoming Storytimes
* Mother Goose Time (Infants-2.5 years) Tuesdays, October 17 and 24 at 10:30 a.m.
* StoryVine (2.5 -5 years) Thursdays, October 19, and 26 at 10:30 a.m.
* Brain Building Storytime, Wednesday, Nov. 15, 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.
* Storytime with Corbyn the Dog, Thursday, November 16, 10:30 a.m. Children will listen to dog stories and have a chance to visit with Corbyn, a beautiful Samoyed. Corbyn (with her owner Helen) has been certified as a therapy dog by Pets and People Foundation. For ages 3 and up.
* Zumba Kids Jr. Tuesday, November 28, 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.
* PJ Storytime. Thursday, November 30, 6:30-7:00 p.m Wear your pajamas to the library and listen to stories! Program led by librarian Carly Moniz.
School Age Programs
* Book Buddies, Wednesday, November 8, 3-3:45pm. This month’s book is Pinch and Dash Make Soup by Michael Daley. We will read the book, enjoy a snack, and make a craft. For children in grades K-2 with parent/caregiver. This program is co-run with the WCPA.
* Lego Mindstorms: Program the Bot, Wednesday, November 15, 3-5pm. Challenge yourself to program a Lego Mindstorms Bot with our Technology Librarian Tyler Kenney. For tweens in grades 4 and up. Registration required.
* Drop-in Thanksgiving Crafts, Wednesday, November 22, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Get crafty and make decorations for the Thanksgiving table. For ages 4 and up.
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. 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.
Events and Happenings
Below are highlights of the coming week. For all events, view our online calendar.
Tuesday, November 7, Great Presenters Series: Stephen Winthrop & M. Jane Williamson: “Making a Lasting Splash after the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge of 2014”, Wayland Library, 7:30-9pm.Stephen was diagnosed with ALS (“Lou Gehrig’s Disease”) in November 2013, just months before the viral ice bucket challenge. He and his wife Jane will describe their experiences and how they’ve plunged into education, advocacy, research, and fundraising, to fight the disease on many fronts. Stephen Winthrop is Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the ALS Association, the first ALS patient to serve. In February he received the Heroes Living with ALS award from the Association. He and his wife Jane live in Wayland with their two children and are NEALS Research Ambassadors and co-captains of their team:”WillWin Against ALS.” See: https://www.willwinagainstals.org/
Wednesday, November 8, Fair Trade Night with Sudbury Valley Trustees, 18 Wolbach St, Sudbury, 7-8pm. Sudbury Valley Trustees is hosting a Fair Trade Night with local startup FairTrade Caravans. At this presentation, learn more about the history of the fair trade movement, what the term “fair trade” means, and the impacts of consumers choosing fair trade products. There will be samples and tastings on hand of the high quality, fair trade products including coffees, teas, chocolates, honey specialty items, and handmade cards. RSVPs appreciated at www.svtweb.org/calendar
Wednesday, November 8, NaNoWriMo Author Planel, Wayland Library, 7-8:30pm. November is National Novel Writing Month, also known as NaNoWriMo. To get you inspired, we are hosting a panel of local novelists who will share their writing process and their publishing experience. Panelists include Juliette Fay, Jacqueline Dembar Greene, George Harrar, Mark Peter Hughes, Tilia Klebenov Jacobs, and Ray Daniel.
Thursday, November 9, Ladies’ Night Out, Russell’s Garden Center, 4-8pm. Russell’s Garden Center hosts its eleventh annual Ladies’ Night Out with food, wine, beer, and music. To get you in the mood for early holiday shopping and decorating you’ll save 15% on your total purchase during this evening event. Food sampling offered by Conrad’s Restaurant, Soul of India and Karma Coffee of Sudbury. wine and beer will be provided by Aaronap Cellars of Westford and Sudbury Craft Beer and Sudbury Wine & Spirits. Vendors from the Wayland Farmers’ Market will include Great Harvest Bread;, Doves & Figs, Mandy’s Wicked Chowdah and West River Creamer. The greenhouse will be filled with music by Wayland’s Peter Lavenson and the Boston Skyline Chorus. Ladies’ Night Out is a wonderful opportunity to get together with friends and stroll through the Christmas shops brimming with decorated theme trees, light, unique ornaments, clothing, candles, gifts toys and more.
Thursday-Saturday, November 2-18, Vokes Players presents Chicago, Vokes Theater. Thursday -Saturday at 8pm, Saturday matinees on November 11 and 18 at 2pm. Featuring Wayland Middle School drama teacher Stephen Murray as Billy Flynn. Kander and Ebb’s classic musical tells the twisted tale of killers Roxy Hart and Velma Kelly, who became famous for the salacious murders they were accused of committing. Chicago’s storied success over the decades stems from its unique vaudeville-style story-telling and continual flow of wonderful songs (beginning withAll That Jazz). The show is set in 1920s Chicago, but its heart is in the America of the late 60s and early 70s. Much of the show’s character flows from the creative insight of the legendary Bob Fosse, whose Razzle Dazzle show biz sensibility infuses every aspect of Chicago. It’s a show about people who crave the spotlight, and will do anything for fame – what’s more American than that?
Friday, November 10, Stacey Peasley, Temple Shir Tikva (141 Boston Post Rd), 10:30-11:30am, doors open at 10am. Purchase tickets at the door. $8 per person for TST ELC and WCPA members, $10 per person for the general public, limit $30 per family. Free for children 1 and under. Event flyer online here.
Sunday, November 12, Fun at the Farm, Carriage House at Lee’s Farm, 10am-2pm. Join us for a fun day at Carriage House at Lee’s Farm. We will have vendor, yard and bake sales, live music, raffles, games, and pumpkin decorating! Flyer online here
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Lost Cat: Kizzle missing since October 26 from Woodridge Rd area
Lost Cat: Marley is missing from Autumn Lane home
by Pastor Don Mackenzie, Rabbi Ted Falcon and Imam Jamal Rahman. The book is “a deeply personal journey to interfaith collaboration that offers hope for an inclusive and healing way of being together in the world.” Attendees discussed ideas raised by the authors as well as the idea of interfaith and how to create inclusive communities.
Wayland Elementary Schools Unite for Gift Card Drive for Children’s Hospital
Buy turkey pops for Thanksgiving and support Parmenter food pantry. 
Board of Health Registers Residents for Hazardous Waste Day. 
Community Nursery School 2018-19 Registration opens November 7. 
WHS Ski Swap, Sunday, December 3, 8am-2pm
Weston Friendly presents Miracle on 34th Street, December 2-9. 
The Great Presenters: Making a Splash After the Ice Bucket Challenge. Wayland resident Stephen Winthrop was diagnosed with ALS (“Lou Gehrig’s Disease”) in November 2013, just months before the viral ice bucket challenge. He and his wife, M. Jane Williamson, will describe their experiences and how they’ve plunged into education, advocacy, research, and fundraising to fight the disease on many fronts. Tuesday, November 7, 7:30pm.
Robot Demo! Come see the Wayland High School Robotics Team give a live demonstration of their First Robotics Competition 2017 robot! What will it do? Stop by and find out. Learn about the Wayland First Lego League, too. The demo will be held in a sectioned-off part of the library parking lot. No registration required. Saturday, November 18 from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Registration open for Baseball Winter Clinics and Spring Baseball and Softball
WHSTE presents LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. 
Vokes Players Announce Their Fall Production of the Classic Musical Chicago. 
League of Women Voters’ Town Meeting Issues Forum
Raise your voice with Golden Tones chorus! 
Tuesday, November 7, Great Presenters Series: Stephen Winthrop & M. Jane Williamson: “Making a Lasting Splash after the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge of 2014”, Wayland Library, 7:30-9pm. 
Wednesday, November 8, NaNoWriMo Author Planel, Wayland Library, 7-8:30pm. 
Thursday, November 9, Ladies’ Night Out, Russell’s Garden Center, 4-8pm. 
Thursday-Saturday, November 2-18, Vokes Players presents Chicago, Vokes Theater. 
Friday, November 10, Stacey Peasley, Temple Shir Tikva (141 Boston Post Rd), 10:30-11:30am, doors open at 10am. Purchase tickets at the door. $8 per person for TST ELC and WCPA members, $10 per person for the general public, limit $30 per family. Free for children 1 and under. Event flyer 
