Waylandenews Executive Director Kim Reichelt is a member of the Wayland School Committee
Non-Profit Highlight
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.
It’s Patriots Day! Good luck to everyone racing in today’s marathon!
Our apologies for not getting a newsletter out last week. That was the first time in over 10 years, and we hated to break our streak. Our apologies to anyone running events we were unable to cover. We did continue to add information to our website, and this newsletter includes all news and information that we added over the last two weeks.
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In the News…
News from the past week
* SJC ruling faults Wayland board’s action in 2012. Members of Wayland’s Board of Selectmen violated the Open Meeting Law about six years ago when they shared opinions with each other about the former town administrator, the Supreme Judicial Court ruled Thursday.
* AG: Wayland School Committee broke Open Meeting Law. In yet another tweak to Wayland municipal boards, the state attorney general’s office has ruled that the School Committee violated the Open Meeting Law.
* The Board of Library Trustees thanks the community. The Board of Library Trustees thanks everyone who attended Town Meeting and considered Article 17 to fund a new public library for Wayland. Many attended that evening, and buses were needed to shuttle people to and from Town Meeting. Seven hundred and sixty residents, 61.3% of attendees, voted to fund construction of a new public library. The article required a 2/3 vote to succeed.
How you can help…
You can access the announcements below on our website:
Sudbury Wine and Spirits Hosts Complimentary Wine Tasting for the Sudbury-Wayland- Lincoln Domestic Violence. Enjoy an evening of fine wine, tasty treats, and great company and help survivors of domestic violence establish a new home. Please join members of the Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable for a free wine tasting to support its annual Shower for Shelters. The wine tasting will be held at Sudbury Wine andLiquors, Rugged Bear Plaza, 410 Boston Post Road, Sudbury on Friday evening, April 20 at 7pm. Light refreshments will be provided by the Roundtable. Families transitioning from shelters appreciate gifts of new household items to help them establish their new homes. These generous donations also help the Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs of Reach Beyond Domestic Violence, The Second Step, and Voices Against Violence. Please bring a new, unwrapped housewarming gift to the event. 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 at www.domesticviolenceroundtable.org.
Wayland Dad to Run Boston Marathon for Daughter Who Beat Cancer. Paul Cincotta will run in the 122nd Boston Marathon on April 16th in support of MassGeneral Hospital for Children’s Pediatric Cancer Team. He will join an estimated 30,000 runners along the 26.2-mile course that spans from Hopkinton to Boston’s Boylston Street. The funds they raise support pioneering research, clinical initiatives and quality of life services such as art and music therapy which help pediatric cancer patients cope emotionally and developmentally with their illnesses. For more details, click here. To donate or to learn more about the MGHfC Pediatric Cancer Team, click here.
Wayland Stuff-a-Truck for Cradles to Crayons, April 21. Spring is almost here and that means it’s time to do some Spring cleaning! Go through your closets, toy boxes, and bookshelves to gather new or gently used children’s items and join us on April 21 for this year’s Wayland Stuff-a-Truck to benefit Cradles to Crayons. Cradles to Crayons is a nonprofit organization that provides clothing, outerwear, shoes, toys, books, and school supplies to children throughout Massachusetts living in low-income or homeless situations. The 4th annual Wayland Stuff-a-Truck will be held on Saturday, April 21 at Claypit Hill School, 9am-12pm. How can you help? Tell your friends, gather your donations, and drop them off on April 21. It couldn’t be easier! The more items we collect, the more children we can help. If you can’t make it on April 21, you can drop off donations anytime from March 28 through April 13 at the following locations: The Loker School (47 Loker Street), Happy Hollow School (63 Pequot Rd), Claypit Hill School (40 Adams Lane), and The Children’s Way (41 Cochituate Rd). For a list of Cradles to Crayons’ accepted items and donation guidelines, click here. If you have questions or would like more information, contact Allison Kates.
First Parish in Wayland Rummage Sale – April 28.
From toys to antiques, you’ll find a bit of everything at the First Parish in Wayland rummage sale! Please join First Parish in Wayland for our 75th annual rummage sale on April 28, 9am-1pm. The church is located at 225 Boston Post Rd., at the intersections of Routes 20, 27 and 126. You’ll find top-quality toys, antiques, books and clothing for all ages, furniture, jewelry, linens, kitchenware and housewares, lawn and garden, small appliances and sporting goods. In The Dollar Shop, nothing costs more than a dollar! The Bake Shop will offer coffee and baked goods to enjoy while you shop, plus homemade treats to take home. Admission from 9-9:30am is $6 and then it’s reduced to $3. Children are free with an adult. Except for several handicap parking spots, parking is NOT available in the church parking lot. Please park in the public parking lot behind the Wayland Town Building. A police officer will help visitors cross the street to the Sale. Our buildings are fully accessible, with ramps to our side entrance and an elevator that provides access to both buildings. Complete details online here.
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.
You can access Announcements on our website by clicking here.
New announcements this week
Selectmen seek volunteers for Town Administrator Screening Committee. The Wayland Board of Selectmen is seeking volunteers to serve on the Town Administrator Screening Committee. Members of the Screening Committee will work with the Town’s consultant, Community Paradigm Associates, in identifying finalists for the Wayland Town Administrator position. The selected finalists will be brought to the Board of Selectmen for consideration. It is anticipated that a preponderance of the Town Administrator Screening Committee’s activity will transpire during mid- to late-June, during which time the interviews of semi-finalists are expected to occur. Wayland residents interested in volunteering to serve on the Town Administrator Screening Committee are asked to submit a letter of interest by Tuesday, April 24, to: David Porter, Executive Assistant to the Town Administrator, Wayland Town Building, 41 Cochituate Road, Wayland, MA 01778. Via email: dporter@wayland.ma.us
50 Years of METCO in Wayland, April 30 at Wayland High School
Open house for all including current and former students, staff, and families! Highlights include:
* Viewing of “METCO at 50” movies created by the WHS History Project
* Comments by former staff, including Dr. Bill Zimmerman, former Wayland Superintendent
* Tour the “Timeline Tunnel” in the Social Studies pod
* Friendly socializing and re-connecting with old friends, and meeting some new ones
* Performance of METCO 50th Anniversary Theater Project
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.
Wayland Garden Club to be featured in Art in Bloom. The Wayland Garden Club will be featured in Art in Bloom from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 28-30, with an evening preview from 5 to 10 p.m. April 27, at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 465 Huntington Ave., Boston.
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.
Upcoming Adult Programs at the Library
* Author Talk: Chappaquiddick Tragedy: Kennedy’s Second Passenger Revealed. One fateful night in Massachusetts, Sen. Edward Kennedy was involved in a fatal crash after driving his car from a party on Martha’s Vineyard. Suspicion and intrigue have clouded the public’s opinion of Kennedy for years, but author Donald Frederic Nelson takes all of the evidence into account in his explanation of the death at Chappaquiddick. Catch his presentation on Thursday, April 19 at 7pm.
* Genealogy for Beginners: A Four-Part Series. Interested in knowing more about your ancestors? Come to the library to start tracing your genealogy! Find out where your ancestors lived, their occupations, and about their military service. Instructor Suzanne Richardson has been an active genealogist for 40 years. Suzanne also facilitates WAY-GEN, a genealogy interest group that meets at the Wayland Council on Aging. The series runs for four successive Mondays, beginning April 23, at 1:00 p.m.
* The Art of Remembering Names. What’s the cost of forgetting names? Embarassment? Missed opportunities? Lost business? Neil Kutzen of MemorizeBest makes it easier than ever to learn and use a method that has been taught for over a hundred years to hundreds of thousands of students. Neil has a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology and has spent more than 25 years as a corporate trainer and instructional designer. Register on the library website or call the reference desk to attend this program on Tuesday, April 24 at 1:00 p.m.
* 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.
Book Groups at the Library
* Nonfiction:Nate Blakeslee’s American Wolf on Wednesday, May 2 at 1pm
* Sci-Fi/Dystopian.The Unit by Ninni Holmqvist on Wednesday, May 2 at 7pm
Baby and Pre-School Programs at the Library
* Weekly Storytimes
* Mother Goose Time (Infants-2.5 years) Tuesdays, April 17; May 1, 8, 15, 22 at 10:30 am
* StoryVine (2.5 -5 years) Thursdays, April 19, May 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 10:30 a.m.
* Brain Building Storytime. Wednesday, April 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.
* Sensory Storytime. Saturday, April 21, 10:30-11:00 a.m. Children will sing songs, listen to stories, and participate in other engaging activities. For ages 2 and up, with parent/caregiver. Sensory Storytime is designed for children with autism spectrum disorders, sensory integration issues, other developmental disabilities, and their typically developing peers. If your child has difficulty sitting through our other storytimes, this program might be for you.
* 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.
School Age Programs at the Library
* 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.
Vacation Week Specials at the Library:
* Origami for Kids, Tuesday, April 17, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Experiment with paper and experience Origami! You will leave this workshop with many origami creations and a packet of things to make. Led by local artist and teacher Lisa Corfman. Please register online. For ages 7 to 10.
* Rainforest Reptiles, Wednesday, April 18, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Alligators, turtles, snakes, and more! Come learn about the rainforest and the reptiles that live there. Program presented by a herpetologist from Rainforest Reptiles. For children ages 3 and up.
* Hamilton! FOR TEENS: Monday, April 30, 4:00-4:45 p.m. Random Fandom: Hamilton! 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.
Announcements from prior newsletters
Auditions for Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure. The Savoyards will present Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure by Steven Dietz at the Cannon Theatre, 410 Great Road, Littleton, MA 01460. Performance dates are July 13-15 and July 21-22, 2018. Auditions are at the Cannon Theatre on Sunday, April 22 at 2 pm and Wednesday, April 25 at 7:30. More details, including character descriptions, can be found online here. For more information, contact Susan Elberger, Producer.
How the Puritan Village Evolved: A Guided Tour, April 29. Please join the Wayland Historical Society and the Sudbury Historical Society for their April program “How the Puritan Village Evolved: A guided tour of colonial Sudbury Plantation (Sudbury and Wayland), 1639-1730, on Sunday, April 29, 2-4pm. We will gather at the Sudbury Town Hall at 2pm sharp for a narrated guided bus tour of colonial-era Sudbury and Wayland. Seating on the bus will be limited to approximately 40 people and information on reserving seats ($5.00 each is available online here. People are welcome to follow by car. Please bring your $5 per seat payment with you on April 29th. More details on the tour are available online here. [Note: all seats on the bus are filled, and organizers are taking a wait list; drivers in their own cars remain welcome to follow.]
Spring ballet – Variations on Make Way for Ducklings.
Dance Prism presents an original ballet inspired by Robert McCloskey’s beloved characters and the unparalleled spirit of the era in which they lived and thrived. Featuring company member Alex Roy (WHS ’13). Appropriate for all ages – celebrate spring with your whole family! Three performances: April 14 in Littleton, April 22 in Natick and April 29 in Andover. Details at: http://www.danceprism.com/. Event flyer online here
Kindergarten Registration Information has been mailed
Wayland families with children eligible for Kindergarten in September 2018 have been mailed a kindergarten registration packet. We have scheduled some informational meetings for parents to provide details about kindergarten options, which include a Spanish Immersion program, Traditional (half day) kindergarten, a fee-based Full Day program, which extends the day to 3:15 PM (Wednesdays, 2:05 PM), and BASE Explorers, an afternoon program with flexible scheduling.
* Spanish Immersion Kindergarten Program, Claypit Hill Cafeteria. Wednesday, March 28, 7-8:30pm
* Kindergarten Choices and BASE Informational Meeting. Happy Hollow Gymnasium, Wednesday, April 11th, 7-8:30pm
Online registration is from Tuesday, April 24 at 9:30am through Thursday, April 26. The registration will be on the Wayland Public Schools kindergarten website online here. Please contact Gretchen Lutz via email or phone at 508-358-6818 with any questions or if you have not received a packet.
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.
Tuesday, April 17, Origami for Kids, Wayland Library, 2:30pm.Experiment with paper and experience Origami! You will leave this workshop with many origami creations and a neat packet of things to make. This workshop is led by local artist and teacher Lisa Corfman. For ages 7 to 10. Please register here [this event is full and taking a wait list]. Limited to 15.
Wednesday, April 18, Rainforest Reptiles, Wayland Library, 2-3pm.Alligators, turtles, snakes, and more! Come learn about the rainforest and the reptiles that live there. Program is presented by a herpetologist from Rainforest Reptiles. For children ages 3 and up.
Thursday, April 19, Donald Frederick Nelson: Chappaquiddick Tragedy: Kennedy’s Second Passenger Revealed, Wayland Library, 7pm. [Rescheduled from March 21] One fateful night in Massachusetts, Sen. Ted Kennedy was involved in a fatal crash after driving his car from a party on Martha’s Vineyard. Suspicion and intrigue have clouded the public’s opinion of Kennedy and his involvement with this “crime” for years, but author Nelson takes all of the evidence into account and presents a clear explanation of the death at Chappaquiddick.
Friday, April 20, Shower for Shelters, Sudbury Wine & Liquors, 7pm. Enjoy an evening of fine wine, tasty treats, and great company and help survivors of domestic violence establish a new home. Please join members of the Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable for a free wine tasting to support its annual Shower for Shelters. The wine tasting will be held at Sudbury Wine and Liquors, Rugged Bear Plaza, 410 Boston Post Road, Sudbury on Friday evening, April 20, 2018, at 7 PM. Light refreshments will be provided by the Roundtable. Families transitioning from shelters appreciate gifts of new household items to help them establish their new homes. These generous donations also help the Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs of Reach Beyond Domestic Violence, The Second Step, and Voices Against Violence. Please bring a new, unwrapped housewarming gift to the event. 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 at www.domesticviolenceroundtable.org.
Monday, April 23, Genealogy for Beginners- A Four Week Series, Wayland Library, 1-3pm. Interested in knowing more about your ancestors? Come to the library to start tracing your genealogy! Find out where your ancestors lived, their occupations, and about their military service. We will use both free and fee-based websites for research. This class will meet for 4 Mondays – April 23, April 30, May 7 and May 14. Bring a notebook and laptop if possible, or borrow a laptop from the reference desk for the class. Registration is recommended
Tuesday, April 24, The Art of Remembering Names, Wayland Library, 1-3pm. What is the cost to you of not remembering names? Embarassment? Missed opportunities? Missed connections? Lost business? Come learn a method that has been taught for over a hundred years to hundreds of thousands of students and has led to extraordinary feats of memory. Neil Kutzen of MemorizeBest makes it easier than ever to learn and use this method. You will see every person and their name more vividly, and remember their name surprisingly easily. Specially designed learning exercises are practiced in class and then at home. Practice and you will amaze yourself and others with your memory for names!
Thursday, April 26, Comic Book Kids, Wayland Library, 4-4:45pm.Comic Book Kids is a graphic novel book club for kids in grades 2-5. April’s book is Bad Guys by Aaron Blabey. We will discuss the book and enjoy a snack.
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Sudbury Wine and Spirits Hosts Complimentary Wine Tasting for the Sudbury-Wayland- Lincoln Domestic Violence. 
First Parish in Wayland Rummage Sale – April 28. 
Support Late Night 2018 to keep our students safe after prom. 
Wayland Public Schools Foundation’s Spring Party, May 5. 
Selectmen seek volunteers for Town Administrator Screening Committee. 
50 Years of METCO in Wayland, April 30 at Wayland High School
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. 
Genealogy for Beginners: A Four-Part Series. Interested in knowing more about your ancestors? Come to the library to start tracing your genealogy! Find out where your ancestors lived, their occupations, and about their military service. Instructor Suzanne Richardson has been an active genealogist for 40 years. Suzanne also facilitates WAY-GEN, a genealogy interest group that meets at the Wayland Council on Aging. The series runs for four successive Mondays, beginning April 23, at 1:00 p.m.
Sensory Storytime. Saturday, April 21, 10:30-11:00 a.m. Children will sing songs, listen to stories, and participate in other engaging activities. For ages 2 and up, with parent/caregiver. Sensory Storytime is designed for children with autism spectrum disorders, sensory integration issues, other developmental disabilities, and their typically developing peers. If your child has difficulty sitting through our other storytimes, this program might be for you.
Origami for Kids, Tuesday, April 17, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Experiment with paper and experience Origami! You will leave this workshop with many origami creations and a packet of things to make. Led by local artist and teacher Lisa Corfman. Please register online. For ages 7 to 10.
Auditions for Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure. 
Kindergarten Registration Information has been mailed
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! 
Tuesday, April 17, Origami for Kids, Wayland Library, 2:30pm. 
Monday, April 23, Genealogy for Beginners- A Four Week Series, Wayland Library, 1-3pm. 
Tuesday, April 24, The Art of Remembering Names, Wayland Library, 1-3pm. What is the cost to you of not remembering names? Embarassment? Missed opportunities? Missed connections? Lost business? 
