Waylandenews Executive Director Kim Reichelt is a member of the Wayland School Committee
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Dignity Matters
Mission:to assist homeless women and girls 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.
The Wayland Children and Parents Association (WCPA) is a community organization that helps bring families with young children together for fun, education and support. We welcome you to participate in the fun by joining the WCPA.
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Florence Adler 5k Road Race/Walk, May 5. Registration starts at 9:30am that day at Wayland Middle School. The race starts at 11am. There is a kiddie race at 10:45 and face painting during the event. A Mother’s Day craft is available. Vendors will offer sugar scrubs and children’s art boxes from the local arts group, Beehive. A local radio station will add to the celebration. To pre-register or to support the race with a tax-deductible donation, go on the website: www.LightBoxReg.com/FlorenceAdler_2018.
Started in 2004, the Florence Adler 5k was created by graduating seniors who wanted to leave a legacy and to commemorate Florence Adler, a strong METCO supporter who had recently passed away. The race has continued now for 14 years. The students who created it are now beyond college and have careers and children but their legacy for Wayland METCO continues. Please support their dream from so many years ago. Proceeds from the race go to the Wayland Boston Parent Council, for book awards for their college-bound seniors and to support school programming throughout the year. Students collect pledges for their participation as runners or walkers. Do you know a student participating? Support their efforts by making a pledge. Are you a runner? Join the road race and your $25 fee will support this fundraiser. The race course has 2 water stops and we expect spring flowers and sprouting leaves along the route. Medals are given to top three fastest times in the male and female categories. Wayland is recognizing the anniversary of 50 years as a METCO town. Celebrate this milestone by supporting this fundraiser. Come and enjoy the race!
HRS Annual Fundraiser, “Healing Lives, Strengthening Community” Hunnewell House, May 16. Support Mental Health, Strengthen Community, Help Others. Please join in celebrating and supporting the important work of The Human Relations Service by attending the 13th Annual Dinner and Auction on Wednesday, May 16 at Hunnewell House at Elm Bank of the Mass Horticultural Society, Wellesley. HRS is our community, non-profit mental health agency, serving children and families from Wayland, Weston and Wellesley. Its mission is to heal lives and strengthen the communities by providing a wide variety of clinical services, consultation to local schools and agencies, as well as education and support to parent and civic groups. HRS never denies a resident services because of their inability to pay and is an important safety net when crisis and tragedy strike. The funds raised at this event help ensure that HRS can keep providing the highest quality care to those in need. Enjoy an evening of delicious food, full bar, and fine wines. Taste some of the area’s best cuisine by visiting local celebrity chef stations. The cocktail reception and silent auction begins at 6pm followed by dinner and live auction at 7:30pm. Susan Wornick will be the Master of Ceremonies. To purchase tickets or to donate to The Human Relations Service, please visit: http://www.hrshelps.org/Support-fundraiser.php
Friends of the Wayland Library Spring Book and Bake Sale
The Friends of the Wayland Public Library will sponsor their SPRING BOOK and BAKE SALE on Saturday, May 19, from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 20, from 12:00-4:00 p.m. There will also be a preview for members of the Friends on Friday, May 18, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Memberships will be available at the sale starting at 4:30 p.m.
Sale items include delicious baked goods and thousands of quality books in good condition for children and adults. All proceeds go to support Library programs and services.
The sale will be held in the Large Hearing Room in the Wayland Town Building, 41 Cochituate Road.
Book donations will be accepted during set-up in the Large Hearing Room on Wednesday, May 16 and Thursday, May 17. Donations of baked goods will be accepted from Friday until the end of the sale on Sunday.
For more information, contact Carole Schneider at (508) 358-1012.
Support Wayland’s Late Night event at Chick-fil-A, Wednesday, May 2, 5:30-7:30pm. Location: 359 Cochituate Road, Framingham. 15% of your purchase will go to Late Night. When Late Night sales exceed $1000, Late Night will receive 20% of all sales. Please bring your family and tell your friends and be sure to mention Wayland Late Night Fundraiser when ordering. You can eat in or take it to go – either way you will have a great meal and support Late Night 2018. If you haven’t yet donated to Late Night – there’s still time! We are looking to reach our goal and we need your support. Please visit online here to donate directly to this important annual Wayland event!
Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable to Hold Shower for Shelters
The Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable cordially invites you to participate in its annual Shower for Shelters. You can help families transitioning from a shelter to establish a new home by donating new household items. Your donations also help the shelter and transitional housing programs of local domestic violence agencies.
The Shower for Shelters will be held from Sunday April 22nd through Sunday, May 6th. This is the perfect opportunity to make a donation in honor of someone special in your life for Mother’s Day. New unwrapped gifts may be dropped off at the Goodnow Library in Sudbury, the Wayland Public Library or the Lincoln Public Library. Gifts may also be dropped off at the Roundtable’s Libations and Donations free wine tasting event at Sudbury Wine and Spirits, located in Rugged Bear Plaza, 410 Boston Post Road (Rt. 20) in Sudbury, on Friday, April 20th starting at 7 PM.
Requested items include: twin size sheets and pillowcases, twin summer blankets, twin comforters, bed pillows, crib sheets, bath towels and face cloths, unscented cleaning products and laundry detergent, laundry baskets, kitchen utensils, flatware, dishes, drinking glasses, and small kitchen appliances. Gift cards are also welcome. For a complete list of requested items, please visit the Roundtable website. All gifts collected are donated to clients of REACH Beyond Domestic Violence, The Second Step, and Voices Against Violence.
Help Clear The Tracks by the Rail Trail, May 5 – 6. The Wayland Historical Commission is sponsoring its 17th annual volunteer Spring brush clearing at the Wayland Depot (1 Cochituate Rd.) on Saturday, May 5, 9am-4pm and Sunday, May 6 1-4pm. Volunteers are encouraged to come either day to help remove brush, vines and undergrowth along the inactive preserved railroad tracks alongside the rail trail west of Wayland Depot. Flyer online here.
SVT Garlic Pull and Program on Garlic Mustard Foraging and Tasting
Garlic Mustard: An Edible Invasive
Garlic mustard is an invasive plant originally brought to the United States by colonial settlers who used it for cooking. This noxious plant now requires vigilant control as it invades fields and woodlands, displacing native vegetation. Dispersed by wind and water, garlic mustard seeds spread quickly. Garlic mustard is particularly harmful as it changes soil conditions to inhibit the growth of most other plants.
Sudbury Valley Trustees (SVT) is holding upcoming programs that teach participants about garlic mustard management and its culinary benefits. On Wednesday, May 2 at 5:00 pm, participate in SVT’s Annual Garlic Mustard Pull at Wolbach Farm in Sudbury. Work alongside SVT’s stewardship team and learn effective strategies for controlling garlic mustard. On Tuesday, May 8 at 6:30 pm, SVT is co-sponsoring a Garlic Mustard Foraging and Tasting with One Earth Collaborative in Framingham. Participants will get their hands dirty foraging and then come together to prepare simple and flavorful recipes and discuss the spirituality of eating invasive plants. A $5 fee is requested to cover the cost of ingredients.
Registration is required and space is limited. For more information and to register, please visit www.svtweb.org/calendar or call 978-443- 5588 X123. SVT and nearly 3000 members protect and care for land and wildlife habitat in 36 communities surrounding the Concord, Assabet, and Sudbury Rivers. One Earth Collaborative, a project of Open Spirit in Framingham, seeks to deepen our spiritual connection to the Earth.
Support Late Night 2018 to keep our students safe after prom. Each year, Wayland High School parents and community businesses come together to create a fun, safe, alcohol and drug-free chaperoned party for the Junior Prom attendees. “Late Night,” as it’s known, is a 20+ year Wayland AFTER-prom tradition, and is entirely funded by tax-deductible contributions from our community. Late Night 2018 will be held immediately following the Junior Prom on Saturday, May 12th. Donations from families, individuals, local businesses, and organizations are needed now to plan and secure entertainment, activities, food, and favors. Please consider making a donation to this important annual event. Donations can be made online at waylandpto.org/high-school-pto/ or by mailing a check made out to Wayland PTO, c/o Michelle Vanslette, Treasurer, 14 Hidden Springs Lane, Wayland, MA 01778. Please help to keep Wayland’s kids safe on Prom Night. Thank you to the many families who have already donated and to the businesses and organizations that have partnered with Late Night 2018 by providing generous donations (listed online here).
Wayland Public Schools Foundation’s Spring Party, May 5. Save the Date! The Wayland Public Schools Foundation (WPSF) Spring Party is Saturday, May 5th at the Weston Golf Club. This year’s theme is Kentucky Derby. Enjoy a fun night of delicious food, dancing and bidding on auction items to benefit Happy Hollow, Loker, Claypit Hill, Wayland Middle School and Wayland High School. DJ Rich DiMare will be our emcee again and we expect another fantastic turnout. Attire is Derby Grandstand with Hats. There will be food, drinks, dancing, auction, mystery boxes, and more. Thanks to the generosity of businesses and families the WPSF has awarded more than $3 million in grants to our schools. We hope you can join us for our annual fundraiser!
The Wayland Community Fund serves Wayland residents who need financial assistance. The WCF is a volunteer organization that provides assistance to Wayland residents in financial need, paying utility bills, rent, medical expenses and many other items. It pays bills, it does not provide cash. The organization was originally funded by a bequest from the late Suzanne Leavitt. Contributions from Wayland residents now provide sufficient funding. The WCF is staffed by five volunteers who cover all expenses. As a result, 100% of every contribution goes toward helping people in Wayland. Since its founding 20 years ago the WCF has provided more than $550,000 to Wayland residents in financial need. The Wayland Community Fund can be reached at 508-358-3624.More information on the fund, including who it serves, and how to donate, is available on the Wayland town website online 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.
Note: Most agendas this week are pre-Town Meeting sessions to discuss Town Meeting articles. These are not detailed below, though the agendas are all linked.
Monday, April 30
* Board of Selectmen, 6:30pm. Agenda includes: Executive Session, 5 Concord Rd petition, Town Organization (meet with department heads), meet with police chief regarding police firing range location, Annual Town Meeting follow-up, Town Administrator Screening Committee member appointment
Tuesday, May 1
* Surface Water Quality Committee, 7:30pm. Agenda includes: Dudley Pond (Spring Water Quality REport Summary, Mass under water archaeology), Heard Pond (herbicide treatment), Lake Cochituate (identification of ideal locations for BMPs in Wayland, geosyntec watershed basin plan, Lower Snake Brook dog park), Mill Pond
* Public Ceremonies Committee, 7pm. Agenda includes: military vehicles for 2018 Memorial Day Parade funding and transportation, Memorial Day planning and logistics
* Energy and Climate Committee, 7:30pm. Agenda includes: EEA Planning Grant to Wayland, Municipal Vulnerability Grant, Project updates, Electric Buses
* Municipal Affordable Housing Trust, 7:30pm. Agenda includes: capital improvements to 11 Hammond Rd, prevailing wage rate exemption article and follow-up action, property on Launcher Way, Trinitarian Church Properties, accessory dwelling units/unintended consequence, 13 King St, WMATF website
Thursday, May 3
* Economic Development Committee, 8am. Agenda includes: River’s Edge, Business Community issues (Town Center storefronts, town branding, rail trail update, Route 20 Wastewater, Fresh Market site update, WBA), Senior/Community Center update
Friday, May 4
* No meetings currently scheduled
Announcements
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New announcements this week
Community Forum on the Town Administrator Search. On Thursday, May 3, Community Paradigm Associates, the executive search firm helping the Board of Selectmen recruit Town Administrator candidates, will host a Community Forum to hear from Wayland residents regarding the Town’s needs with respect to its next Town Administrator. The Community Forum will begin at 7pm at the Senior Center at the Town Building, 41 Cochituate Road.
Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable to Host a Film-Based Workshop about Relationship Violence. The Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable will join with Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School and Wayland High School to host members of the community, particularly parents of high school students, to experience a powerful, 90-minute film-based workshop about relationship violence produced by the OneLove Foundation*. The short film, Escalation, tells the story of two relatable college students who fall in love, but whose relationship ultimately turns violent.
After a screening of the film, a guided discussion about warning signs of relationship violence will be led by a trained facilitator. Student members of the Mentors in Violence Prevention Teams at Lincoln-Sudbury and Wayland High Schools will also share information about their work and answer questions about Escalation.
To learn more about the Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable and its work, to find information about relationship violence resources, and to find volunteer opportunities, please visit their website.
Latest News and Events from the Library includes:
* Author talk: New England’s General Stores (May 8)
* Author talk: Climate Church, Climate World (May 14)
* E-book workshop for parents and teens (May 9)
* Feasting with your Instant Pot (May 15)
* Preston Heller, Mentalist (May 17)
* Spanish for Beginners, four weeks beginning May 17
* Spring Book and Bake Sale (book donations May 16 and 17, bake donations throughout the sale), sale (May 18-20)
* Preschool Programs including weekly storytimes, Sing Along with Jeannie Mack, Sensory Storytime, Zumba Kids, Jr and Storytime with Corbyn the Dog
* School Age Programs include: Lego Club, Drop in Crafternoon (Card Making), Wingmasters, Fairytale Book Group
For the complete detailed announcement from the library, click here.
The Vokes Players announce auditions for two upcoming productions:
* The Nance (auditions are May 13-14, callbacks May 15 or 16) with the show dates July 19-August 4
* A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine (audtions are May 21 and 22, callbacks on May 24)
Complete show and audition information is available for both shows online here:
May 22, 7-9pm in the Wayland High School Lecture Hall. Wayland Community for Social Justice and Friends of Wayland Youth and Family Services invite you to join us for a workshop on bias. Participants will view short videos and engage in discussion activities to learn about the nature of bias and reflect on its impact on individuals and society. Connect with community members, enjoy some snacks, and participate in this important conversation. All are welcome.
Kids Night Out, Saturday, May 5 sponsored by the Wayland High School sailing team, and offered in conjunction with the Wayland Public Schools Foundation fundraiser. Join us from 6 to 9 PM($25 first child, $10 each additional child) or 6 to 11 PM ($35 first child, $15 each additional child) for fun, games, dinner, a concession stand and much more! For ages five through 13. Anyone is welcome to sign up at https://goo.gl/Zma5NL. Please make checks payable to Wayland Athletics Team Fund, with sailing in the memo.
Shop The Wayland Depot for all your Spring Special Occasions
Mothers Day, Fathers Day, Graduations, Showers, Weddings. Find the perfect gift at The Wayland Depot. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 4pm.
The historic 1881 train station is an all-volunteer run member of the Federation of Women’s Exchanges. Each year proceeds from the sale of locally hand-crafted items go to support deserving organizations in the community. Volunteer staff are happy to help you select the perfect present for any event, or perhaps pick a creative piece of new jewelry for yourself. Wooden boxes, pottery pieces, handmade scarves along with Massachusetts maple products, books by local authors, and an assortment of Wayland Booster apparel can all be found at The Wayland Depot.
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am – 4pm
One Cochituate Road (Rte. 27)
Sudbury Valley New Horizons Music Spring Concert on May 5. Come celebrate spring with Sudbury Valley New Horizons Music at its 2018 Spring Concert on Saturday, May 5 at 3pm in the auditorium at the Wayland Middle School. The concert will showcase the work of musicians of varying ages and levels of experience. The concert will begin with 3 selections performed by the swing band, including Weather Report’s “Birdland”. The string orchestra will play several pieces, including themes from Tschaikowsky’s “Symphony No. 6 in b minor”, Mozart’s popular “Eine Klein Nachtmusik”, and George Gershwin’s signature composition, “Rhapsody in Blue”. Come get to know us during our “meet and greet” immediately after the concert, where a variety of refreshments will be served. There is no charge for attending the concert, although donations are gratefully accepted-we are a 501(c)(3) arts organization, so donations are tax deductible. You will even be able to “buy a kiss” (candy, that is!) for your favorite musicians! Sudbury Valley New Horizons Music is always looking for new members – especially for our beginner classes in the fall. Whether you are well-versed at playing an instrument, have never played and don’t even know how to read those little black marks on the paper, or are somewhere in between, our string ensemble or band is for you. Our credos are: “Your Best is Good Enough!” and “It is never too late!”. For more information, e-mail Diane Muffitt, call her at 978-261-5065, go to www.svnhb.org, or just show up for the concert. Complete details online here
Nominations sought for 2018 Wayland High School Alumni Award. Calling all Wayland High School Alumni! The Wayland High School PTO is currently accepting nominations for the 2018 Wayland High School Alumni Award. This award is given annually to a current Wayland High School faculty or staff member whose interactions with students during their high school years had a notable and positive impact on their lives after graduating from Wayland High School. All Wayland High School Alumni are invited to nominate a current faculty or staff member for this award. Please click here to submit your choice today. Nominations will be accepted online through Wednesday, May 16.
The Buzz airs on Sundays and Tuesdays, at 10am and 6pm on your public cable channel (Comcast Ch. 8; Verizon Ch. 37), and online on-demand anytime at www.waycam.tv/buzz
Annual Wayland Little League Parade and Picnic May 5 – All Are Welcome. Join us for the official kick-off of the 2018 Wayland Little League season! This is an annual event that’s fun for the entire family. Softball and baseball players march in the parade with their teams which starts from the Middle School at 10:30am. The parade ends at Cochituate Fields, where we’ll throw out the first pitch, present the Maxine Gordon award for contributions to Wayland Little League, and have a fantastic picnic. This event is free of charge and open to the entire Wayland community. Come enjoy the giant inflatable obstacle course, speed pitch, DJ, face painting, free pizza and more. Wayland Little League raffle tickets will be available for purchase.
Spring Botanical Programs with Sudbury Valley Trustees
Sudbury Valley Trustees (SVT) is offering a number of programs and guided walks to highlight the botany of the region.
* On Saturday, May 12, botanist Neela de Zoysa is leading a Spring Wildflower Walk at Wolbach Farm in Sudbury. See what is blooming and learn about their habitats and pollinators.
* On Friday, June 8, Christa Collins will be leading a new program at Wolbach, Nature Observation through Sketching. This program will help participants hone their plant ID skills by focusing closely on a plant’s distinguishing characteristics.
Early spring is also the season that invasive plant species renew and spread. Garlic mustard is a particularly noxious invasive that needs continual control to keep in check.
* On Wednesday, May 2, SVT is holding its Annual Garlic Mustard Pull at Wolbach Farm. This is satisfying work that helps keep the garlic mustard from displacing native plants and taking over.
* On Tuesday, May 8, participants can view garlic mustard through a new lens by foraging for it and then transforming it into tasty, healthy recipes. Garlic Mustard Foraging and Tasting, co-sponsored by the One Earth Collaborative in Framingham, will explore the spirituality of eating invasive plants.
Registration is required for all programs and space is limited. For more information and to register, please visit www.svtweb.org/calendar or call 978-443-5588 X123. SVT and nearly 3000 members protect and care for land and wildlife habitat in 36 communities surrounding the Concord, Assabet, and Sudbury Rivers.
Announcements from Previous Newsletters
The Wayland High School Theater Ensemble presents their Spring Play, ALMOST, MAINE, by John Cariani. Performances are on May 3, 4 and 5 — all at 7:30pm, in the Wayland High School Auditorium. Tickets are $10 for Adults and $5 for Students and Seniors. They can be purchased at the door, or online at www.showtix4u.com.
IndieFlix documentary “Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety”, May 17 in Newton
Minding Your Mind, Massachusetts Presents the IndieFlix documentary “ANGST: RAISING AWARENESS AROUND ANXIETY”. A new film created to open up the conversation about anxiety, and provide tools, resources & hope. (Appropriate for ages 11 and up.)
Followed by Q&A with Jon Mattleman and an MYM Young Adult Speaker
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health challenge in the U.S., impacting 54% of females and 46% of males, with age 7 being the median age of onset, according to the World Health Organization. In other words, about half of us are currently struggling with anxiety. The beauty of this film is that the children and young adults featured are openly talking about their experiences with anxiety and other mental health challenges. For some of them, it’s the first time they are publicly sharing their stories. Our hope is that their candidness and bravery will inspire our community to do the same. (Trailer online here)
One of the experts in ANGST, Dr. Jerry Bubrick, Sr. Director of Anxiety Disorders Center at the Child Mind Institute, sums it up: “Anxiety disorders are real, common and treatable. Getting help early is crucial in giving people the tools they need to feel better, we just need to start the conversation.”
Thursday, May 17, 7-8:30 pm Newton South High School, Seasholes Auditorium 140 Brandeis Road, Newton, MA
Minding Your Mind’s primary objective is to provide mental health education to adolescents, teens and young adults, their parents, teachers, and school administrators. Our goal is to end the stigma and destructive behaviors often associated with mental health issues. Minding Your Mind’s programs move away from the crisis-based response to prevention through education. Meet our speakers, read testimonials, and learn more about the programs we offer at www.mindingyourmind.org.
Upcoming at the Library:
Adult Programs
* Great Presenters: AI AND MACHINE LEARNING: THIS TIME IT’S FOR REAL… …and it will change everything, says John Landry. Artificial intelligence (AI) software concepts conceived in the ʼ80s and enhanced over the last five years are starting a revolution in machine learning (ML), enabling computers to perform human-like tasks. Long-time tech visionary and serial tech executive Landry will provide a lively discussion on what ML is, why it’s important, and what might happen when machines exceed humans in intelligence (aka “super-intelligence”). Hear him on Tuesday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m.
* Author Talk: New England’s General Stores. In New England’s General Stores: Exploring an American Classic, broadcast journalist Ted Reinstein explores the rich and colorful history of this iconic institution, how it figured in the rise of early American commerce, why it began to fade, and why it has begun to come back and even be re-invented and re-imagined for a new era. Ted’s presentation is accompanied by the award-winning photography of Art Donahue. Afterwards, Ted will take questions and sign copies of the book. He’ll be at the library on Tuesday, May 8 at 7:00 p.m.
Book Groups
* Nonfiction. We’ll discuss Nate Blakeslee’s American Wolf on Wednesday, May 2 at 1:00 p.m.
* Evening. The Dry, Jane Harper’s mystery, is the title in question on Monday, May 7 at 7:00 p.m.
* Armchair Travel.Blue Highways, a travelogue classic by William Least Heat-Moon, is slated for discussion on Wednesday, May 9 at 10:00 a.m.
* Sci-Fi/Dystopian. The Unit by Ninni Holmqvist is considered on Wednesday, May 9 at 7:00 p.m.
* Cookbook Club. Treats from Pati’s Mexican Kitchen by Pati Jinich will shared on Thursday, May 10 at 6:00 p.m.
* Noon. We’ll discuss Jo Baker’s A Country Road, a Tree on Friday,May 11.
Baby and Pre-School Programs
* Weekly Storytimes
* Mother Goose Time (Infants-2.5 years) Tuesdays, May 1, 8 and 15 at 10:30 a.m.
* StoryVine (2.5 -5 years) Thursdays, May 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 10:30 a.m.
* Storytime with Corbyn the Dog. Thursday, April 26, 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.
* Sing-along with Jeannie Mack, Thursday, May 3, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Jeannie Mack will perform all kinds of fun, bounce-around, sing-along songs for young children. Plenty of opportunity for audience participation! For babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with caregiver.
School Age Programs
* Book Buddies. Wednesday, April 25, 3:00-3:45 p.m.In celebration of poetry month, we will read Red Sings from the Treetops by Joyce Sidman. We will read the book, enjoy a snack, and write some poems. This program is co-run with the WCPA! For children in grades K-2 with a parent/caregiver.
* Parent/Child Book Group, Wednesday, April 25, 7:00-8:00 p.m.April’s books are Kathryn Erskine’s Badger Knight and The Incredible Magic of Being. Children should read either one or both books before this session. We will by skyping with the author! For 4th and 5th graders with a parent.
* Comic Book Kids, Thursday, April 26, 4:00-4:45 p.m. Comic Book Kids is a graphic novel book club for kids in grades 2-5. April’s book is The Bad Guys by Aaron Blabey. For grades 2-5.
* Lego Club, Wednesday, May 2, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Children will make fabulous creations out of Legos. This month’s theme: Wacky Buildings. For ages 5 and up.
* Drop-in Crafternoon: Cardmaking, Wednesday, May 9, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Make a card for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, a friend’s birthday, or just for fun! Create your own design or learn some new tricks to make your cards really POP! For ages 5 and up.
FOR TEENS: Random Fandom: Hamilton! Monday, April 30, 4:00-4:45 p.m. Teens! Don’t throw away your shot! Join us for an afternoon of trivia, music, lyric throw downs, snacks, and crafts about Hamilton: An American Musical. For teens.
FOR FAMILIES: E-book Workshop for Families. Wednesday, May 9, 7:00-8:00 p.m. In this hands-on workshop families will learn how to download e-books and e-audiobooks using the free and easy Libby app. Bring your own device: phone, tablet, chromebook, laptop.
Conservation Commission to hold hearing on dog facility at Snake Brook Conservation Area, Thursday, April 26. The Wayland Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing at 8:15 pm on Thursday, April 26, to discuss a request by Doggy Dates to establish a fenced-in quarter-acre dog run at the town-owned Lower Snake Brook Conservation Area.Doggy Dates, a private commercial enterprise, proposes to exercise 10 dogs at a time at the facility, three times a day, between 9 am and 3 pmMonday through Friday.
All interested community residents are invited to attend the hearing and to provide input. Written comments before the hearing are also welcome and should be sent to Sherre Greenbaum, Chair, Wayland Conservation Commission.
Athletes, concussions, and sports – what the latest research tells us
Please join us to learn about how athletes respond to and recover from head injuries. The event will be held at the Wayland High School Theatre, on May 9, 7-9pm.
Two leading clinicians from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center will take us through the latest research on head injury and recovery, with a particular focus on the risks and benefits of sports. Dr. Pascual-Leone is Professor of Neurology and an Associate Dean for Clinical and Translational Research at Harvard Medical School and Director of the Berenson-Allen Center for Noninvasive Brain Stimulation. Dr Alexandra Stillman is the Director of Concussion, Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurorehab.
Following the presentation, there will be a Q&A session with both clinicians and representatives from Wayland-Weston Youth Football, Wayland Youth Lacrosse, and Wayland Youth Soccer. Representatives from these youth leagues will address the efforts underway to reduce the risk and increase the awareness of head injuries in their sports.
This event is hosted by Wayland-Weston Youth Football,Wayland Youth Lacrosse, and Wayland Youth Soccer in collaboration with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
Internet Safety: Unintended Exposure, Legal Consequences and Protective Measures, April 30, 7-8:30 pm at the Wayland Middle School Auditorium. Discussion with Jason Verhoosky (Wayland Youth & Family Services), Detective Castagno and Officer Bowles (Wayland Police) and Julie Suratt (Wayland parent of three and journalist) All Parents are Welcome! Please, No Students. Last year, the WMS PTO screened Screenagers, which raised the question of the impact of digital use on our kids. This year, we switch gears to understanding how we can create a safe environment and experience, and the importance of communication and setting boundaries. The Internet’s ease of access can cause unintended exposure to age-inappropriate material that can have far-reaching negative implications.
Additionally, the Police Department will share potential legal consequences that all parents should understand, as well as the rise of and dangers of sexting. Finally, Julie Suratt is well versed in these topics through her research for her article, “The Birds and the Bees … and Porn,” which will appear in the May issue of Boston magazine.
Raising Children in a Digital Age: Implications for Parents & Educators with Kerry Gallagher, Digital Learning Specialist, May 3, 7:30-9pm in the Wayland Middle School Auditorium (201 Main St). Free admission. Please RSVP at online here. Click image for flyer
Weston Drama Workshop announces 56th summer season. Weston Drama Workshop, a nonprofit youth summer theater organization based in Weston, recently announced this summer’s exciting lineup of productions. WDW, which stages performances each July at Regis College’s Fine Arts Center, has been producing professional-quality shows starring local youth artists for over half a century, Summer 2018 being their 56th season. Auditions are open to participants entering 5th grade through age 23. Productions this summer are: Children of Evening (5th-9th grade; morning rehearsals), The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley and The Stinky Cheeseman and Other Fairly Stupid Tales (5th-9th grade, afternoon rehearsals), Cabaret, Newsies and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (9th grade-age 23, evening rehearsals). Show and audition details are online here. For further information on these productions, and to register for the 56th season, visit www.westondramaworkshop.org.
Free Intergenerational, Inspirational Concert: A cappella & Sing-along. “Young or Old, Singing Lifts You, Heart and Soul,” a collaboration between Golden Tones chorus and Natick High School’s Advanced Choir, welcomes music-lovers to a free, interactive, intergenerational, inspirational concert on Friday, May 4, at 6:30 p.m. at the Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, as part of the state-wide ArtWeek festival.
In this second public collaboration between Golden Tones chorus and Natick High School’s Advanced Choir, the two choirs again invite the public to experience the joyful sound that results when two generations of singers blend their voices together. The NHS Advanced Choir will perform a cappella selections from various cultures and in multiple languages. The Golden Tones will perform beloved standards that are sure to have audience members singing along. More details online here.
Dudley Pond Association to hold 50th Anniversary Celebration. Join in for a fun evening of food and friends celebrating 50 years of the Dudley Pond Association at Sandy Burr Country Club on October 13 (7-11pm). Italian Buffet Dinner, music, cash bar and memories. Tickets are $20 each until September 1 and $25 each after that date. Information on ticketing and articles in the Patch celebrating the Dudley Pond Association are available online here.
Registration is open for Summer Junior Golf Camps at Sandy Burr
Junior Golf Camps, June 25-August 23 (8 Sessions), ages 6-15 at Sandy Burr Country Club. Registration is now OPEN for weekly Junior Golf Camps at Sandy Burr Country Club in Wayland. The Junior Golf Camp specializes in the development of young golfers. All camps are conducted by our PGA Professionals: Brian Golden and Charles Estes. Each campers’ experience will be tailored to work with their ability levels and include group contests, games, on course instruction and the use of our new practice range facility. Our staff’s approach to teaching junior golfers creates an excellent learning environment that is safe as well as fun! Lunch, snacks and gift bags all included! For dates, fees, or to register, click here. Sign ups run through June! For more information: Visit our website listed above or call 508-358- 7211 EXT. 5, or email Benjamin Cibotti with questions.
Join Sudbury Valley New Horizons Music
Love music? You know… it is never too late to go back to your instrument or start a new one! One of our members went back to his violin at age 87 after not playing for 70 years! He is 90 now and still playing! And, we have beginners in their 70s and 80s. Make a new year resolution and come play with us. We have a Concert Band (woodwinds, brass & percussion) and a String Ensemble (violin, viola, cello & bass) and range in age from 30-something to 90. Go to our website for more information, svnhm.org, or contact Diane Muffitt at muffitt@svnhm.org or 978-261-5065.
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.
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Events and Happenings
Below are highlights of the coming week. For all events, view our online calendar.
Monday, April 30, Internet Safety: Unintended Exposure, Legal Consequences and Protective Measures, Wayland Middle School Auditorium, 7-8:30pm. Discussion with Jason Verhoosky (Wayland Youth & Family Services), Detective Castagno and Officer Bowles (Wayland Police) and Julie Suratt (Wayland parent of three and journalist)
All Parents are Welcome! Please, No Students.
Last year, the WMS PTO screened Screenagers, which raised the question of the impact of digital use on our kids. This year, we switch gears to understanding how we can create a safe environment and experience, and the importance of communication and setting boundaries. The Internet’s ease of access can cause unintended exposure to age-inappropriate material that can have far-reaching negative implications.
Additionally, the Police Department will share potential legal consequences that all parents should understand, as well as the rise of and dangers of sexting. Finally, Julie Suratt is well versed in these topics through her research for her article, “The Birds and the Bees … and Porn,” which will appear in the May issue of Boston magazine.
Thursday-Saturday, Almost, Maine, Wayland High School, 7:30pm.
The Wayland High School Theater Ensemble presents their Spring Play, ALMOST, MAINE, by John Cariani. Performances are on May 3, 4 and 5 – all at 7:30pm, in the Wayland High School Auditorium. Tickets are $10 for Adults and $5 for Students and Seniors. They can be purchased at the door, or online here.
Thursday-Saturday, May 3-19, Vokes Players to present Communicating Doors, Vokes Theater. The Vokes Players of Wayland present Alan Ayckbourn’s comic thriller Communicating Doors, directed by Michelle Aguillon. Performances will be held at Beatrice Herford’s Vokes Theatre, 97 Boston Post Rd. Thursday-Saturday evenings at 8PM with a 2PM matinee on Saturdays, May 12 & May 19. For tickets and information call 508-358- 4034, or order online via their website. Ticket prices are $19 for Thursday evenings and Saturday matinees; $22 for Friday & Saturday evenings. Alan Ayckbourn constructs tightly wound stories about conventional people told in unconventional ways. In this play, Ayckbourn spins a story right out of The Twilight Zone, but the stamp of his wicked humor leaves no doubt of its heritage. The play starts in a hotel room in the near-future, where a sick old man hires a prostitute to profess his guilt for nefarious activities that made him a lot of money – and resulted in the deaths of his first two wives. From there, the action takes a few odder turns as the prostitute, in fear for her life, ducks into the “communicating door” of the hotel room and ends up…somewhere she wasn’t expecting at all. To tell any more would ruin the fun. It’s a tale of close calls, time travel, and cosmic retribution that would be hard to believe if you haven’t seen it for yourself. The Vokes Players is a non-profit theatrical organization. Communicating Doors is the third production of our 2017-18 season. The theatre is wheelchair accessible
Friday, May 4, Annual Wayland Little League Parade and Picnic, Wayland Middle School/Cochituate Ball Field, 10:30am. Join us for the official kick-off of the 2018 Wayland Little League season! This is an annual event that’s fun for the entire family. Softball and baseball players march in the parade with their teams which starts from the Middle School at 10:30am. The parade ends at Cochituate Fields, where we’ll throw out the first pitch, present the Maxine Gordon award for contributions to Wayland Little League, and have a fantastic picnic. This event is free of charge and open to the entire Wayland community. Come enjoy the giant inflatable obstacle course, speed pitch, DJ, face painting, free pizza and more. Wayland Little League raffle tickets will be available for purchase.
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Among fundraisers and volunteer opportunities:
Project Bread’s Walk for Hunger & 5KRun- Sunday May 6. 
Florence Adler 5k Road Race/Walk, May 5.
HRS Annual Fundraiser, “Healing Lives, Strengthening Community” Hunnewell House, May 16. 
Friends of the Wayland Library Spring Book and Bake Sale
Support Wayland’s Late Night event at Chick-fil-A, Wednesday, May 2, 5:30-7:30pm. Location: 
Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable to Hold Shower for Shelters
Help Clear The Tracks by the Rail Trail, May 5 – 6. 
SVT Garlic Pull and Program on Garlic Mustard Foraging and Tasting
Wayland Public Schools Foundation’s Spring Party, May 5. 
Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable to Host a Film-Based Workshop about Relationship Violence. 
Latest News and Events from the Library includes:
The Vokes Players announce auditions for two upcoming productions:
Shop The Wayland Depot for all your Spring Special Occasions
Sudbury Valley New Horizons Music Spring Concert on May 5. 
Nominations sought for 2018 Wayland High School Alumni Award. 
Wayland Buzz puts the spotlight on: Minimizing the Carbon Footprint of Wayland. 
Annual Wayland Little League Parade and Picnic May 5 – All Are Welcome. 
Spring Botanical Programs with Sudbury Valley Trustees
The Wayland High School Theater Ensemble presents their Spring Play, ALMOST, MAINE, by John Cariani. Performances are on May 3, 4 and 5 — all at 
IndieFlix documentary “Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety”, May 17 in Newton
Athletes, concussions, and sports – what the latest research tells us
Internet Safety: Unintended Exposure, Legal Consequences and Protective Measures, April 30,
Weston Drama Workshop announces 56th summer season. 
Free Intergenerational, Inspirational Concert: A cappella & Sing-along. 
Dudley Pond Association to hold 50th Anniversary Celebration. Join in for a fun evening of food and friends celebrating 50 years of the Dudley Pond Association at Sandy Burr Country Club on October 13 (7-11pm). Italian Buffet Dinner, music, cash bar and memories. Tickets are $20 each until September 1 and $25 each after that date. Information on ticketing and articles in the
Join Sudbury Valley New Horizons Music
Raise your voice with Golden Tones chorus! 
Monday, April 30, Internet Safety: Unintended Exposure, Legal Consequences and Protective Measures, Wayland Middle School Auditorium, 7-8:30pm. Discussion with Jason Verhoosky (Wayland Youth & Family Services), Detective Castagno and Officer Bowles (Wayland Police) and Julie Suratt (Wayland parent of three and journalist)
Thursday-Saturday, May 3-19, Vokes Players to present Communicating Doors, Vokes Theater. 
Friday, May 4, Annual Wayland Little League Parade and Picnic, Wayland Middle School/Cochituate Ball Field, 10:30am. 
