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In the News…
News from the past week
* Stephen Hawking’s Greatest Lesson – A Degenerative Disease Won’t Stop Us Achieving Greatness by Wayland resident and Chair of the ALS Association Board of Trustees Stephen Winthrop. I am one of at least 20,000 Americans currently living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), just a part of the broader worldwide community mourning the passing of Stephen Hawking. His life was exceptional in many ways, just one of which was how full a life he lived for more than fifty years after his diagnosis of ALS. He has inspired me to focus on what I can do, rather than what my body can no longer do.
* Crozier named K-8 superintendent in Sudbury. Brad Crozier was unanimously selected the next superintendent of Sudbury K-8 schools. Crozier emerged as the successful candidate at a special meeting of the Sudbury K-8 School Committee on Friday after a long selection process that included 35 candidates for the job.
* ‘I Learned How To Barricade A Classroom In 5th Grade’. Jessica Reilly first became aware of gun violence when she was in fifth grade, her teacher holding a debriefing after the Sandy Hook shooting. Since then, she and her classmates have learned which codes to listen for over the intercom, which closets to hide in, how to barricade a classroom door and where to meet in the event of a school shooting.
* Local stores adapt to plastic bag ban. Grocery stores in Wayland were recently required to remove all plastic bags from their stores. After being approved in an April town meeting, the ban came into effect on January 1, 2018. Since the ban began, local grocery stores have adapted to the change.
* Diverse service experiences for Weston and Wayland students. The Rotary Rising Youth Leadership Award winners for February, Robert Mosher of Weston and Rohini Ramesh of Wayland, impressed Rotarians with the variety and depth of their commitments to service.
Town Meeting and Elections
Visit our Town Meeting and Elections 2018 page online here.
It has links to candidate statements, forums and hearings, absentee voting information, information on voting precincts, Town Meeting warrant articles, and more.
Ask the Candidates Live, Tuesday, March 20, 7pm. WayCAM (Comcast channel 9 and Verizon channel 38) will be broadcasting “Ask the Candidates Live” featuring all the candidates for Selectmen. The host of the program will be Peter Gossels, Wayland’s former moderator. This show is unique in Wayland politics in that it is a live broadcast during which viewers at home can call the studio at 508-358-3742 to ask their questions directly to the candidates. Mr. Gossels will field the calls and may ask some question of his own, if there is time. This program will be rebroadcast before the Town Elections on March 27 and will also be available for streaming online at WayCAM.tv.
The Library will hold a series of public forums in the Town Building Large Hearing Room for residents to meet the project’s architect and view the proposed design. Learn about LEED certification and the opportunities this building will create. Members of the architectural team, the board of library trustees, and the library planning committee will be on hand. The forums will be held Thursday, March 22 at 7 p.m., as well as at the
Wayland Dads to run Town Meeting Movie Nights. This year’s Wayland Town Meeting is filled with important articles related to families who have school-aged kids. Wayland Dads wants to make it easy for both parents to attend Town Meeting with onsite childcare/movie nights. They have lined up the Boys and Girls Lacrosse teams, the Track Teams and Tennis teams to chaperone the movie nights. Suggested donation is $10/child per night. All proceeds go to these varsity teams.
Movies will be shown in the Lecture Hall located on the second floor of the South Building at WHS. Age recommendation: can you kids sit through a movie?? If so, they are welcome at this fun kids night out activity. Event flyer online here.
How you can help…
You can access the announcements below on our website:
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.
Class of 2019 Fundraisers for Prom. The Wayland Class of 2019 Executive Board is raising money for Prom! For the next 2 weeks, Wayland High School students will be selling Otis Spunkmeyer’s delicious cookie dough. The Executive Board is also running a Chipotle Fundraiser on March, 28th! Please share a meal with your family at Chipotle in Shopper’s World (1 Worcester Rd Set 5, Framingham, MA 01701) on March 28, 4-8pm. Make sure to mention that you’re with the Wayland High School Class of 2019 E-Board! We hope you will support the Class of 2019.
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 City Limits – Concert for a Cause, March 24 at Sandy Burr
8-11pm. Wayland has a vibrant musical community, and a group of local musicians have come together to host a benefit concert for Wayland Community Fund. You’ll hear rock, blues, R&B, roots, and want to dance your shoes off! Each of the rotating bands hitting the stage has been performing for years in the area and you can be assured a great time with friends, with some terrific music! And all for a great cause. The Wayland Community Fund provides short-term emergency financial assistance to Wayland residents. 100% of all donations go to helping Wayland residents. $10 at the door.
With performances featuring: Peter Lavenson, John McGah, Steve Robb, Bob Salitsky, Hartley Waggener, Tim Eskey, Brent Clark, Leslie Moloney, joe Oneschuck, Peter Tomasello, Jim Medvedeff, Bob Cramer, Dave D’Orlando, Chris Reynolds, and others!
It’s time for the Annual Boston Bruins PJ Drive at the Library!We are collecting NEW pajamas for babies, children, and teens through March 15th. Donations can be dropped off in the yellow box outside the Children’s Room. This Drive is a partnership between Cradles to Crayons, the Department of Children & Families, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Thanks for helping us donate to local families!
Wayland Girl Scouts help to kick off the 14th Annual “Belle of the Ball” Prom Gown Drive for High School Girls in Need! Wayland HS Girl Scouts will be collecting trendy gowns from the community for “Belle of the Ball” from February 26 through March 26, 2018. Do you have one collecting dust in your closet? Belle of the Ball and Anton’s Cleaners will clean and distribute prom dresses and provide related accessories at no charge to high school junior and senior girls who would otherwise not have the opportunity to attend their school’s prom. Simply drop off your gently worn prom dresses at collection boxes located in The Commons at the Wayland High School and in the lobby of the Wayland Public Safety Building between February 26 – March 26. Dress/gown donations are also welcome at Anton’s Cleaners, Jordan’s Furniture, and Enterprise Bank from now until April 1, 2018. Please visit http://antons.com/belle/ for more information about donations and ways you can make a positive difference in the lives of these young ladies!
Wayland resident to hike to Everest Base Camp to support cancer research. Ryan Wade has hiked since he was a young boy and been obsessed with Mount Everest. He even had a topographic map of the highest peak on Earth in his college dorm room. Wade, of Wayland, is preparing for a multi-day hike through Nepal to Everest Base Camp. But, he’s even more excited for the cancer patients who will be joining him on the trek. For more information or to donate, visit movingmountainsformultiplemyeloma.com. [Click here for Ryan’s page]
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!
Wayland High Grad Biking U.S. For MS. Audrey Zizza, Wayland High School class of 2015, will be participating in a cross country bike trip this summer to raise funds to support MS research and awareness. Bike the US for MS organizes bike trips that raise awareness for multiple sclerosis research, and bikers also visit people across the country who have MS, doing chores and building ramps – anything they can to help. It’s a great organization and a great mission. If you’d like to learn more or donate to this cause please visit http://biketheusforms.org/cyclists/detail.asp?cid=1332 or contact Audrey directly at zizza616@gmail.com. At this link you can also see some amazing pictures from previous trips.
Becoming a tutor of English.Have you ever thought about tutoring someone in English? Most people who decide to become tutors are thinking of the good it can do, helping others become more proficient in English and better able to cope with employment, landlords, schools or the medical profession. But then they discover the rewards, the satisfaction that comes as progress is made and a relationship develops that enriches both learner and tutor. Tutors often speak of their pleasure in learning about another culture and their greater appreciation for the challenges facing those who are adapting to ours. The Wayland Library sponsors an ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) program that serves a wide area around Wayland. Because of the constant demand for tutoring, all available tutors are now working with students, and the next tutor-training course has been scheduled. Program director Ginny Steel is currently enrolling prospective tutors for the five-session course that starts on February 26. The class will meet at the Wayland Library on five consecutive Monday mornings, 9:30-12:30. No prior knowledge of a foreign language is needed, just an openness to other cultures and the desire to share your knowledge of English. The training is free, although it is necessary to purchase a textbook (later) for about $20. For more information or to enroll in the tutor-training course, you can phone Ginny Steel at 508-358-7517 or email her at virginia@thesteels.com.
The Wayland Community Fund serves Wayland residents who need financial assistance. 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.
Monday, March 19
* Recreation Field Advisory Group, 7pm. Agenda includes: spring permits, field needs for DPW, Loker ATM Article, W&S draft Recreation Strategic Plan
* School Committee, 7pm. Agenda includes: introduction of new Director of Student Services, discussion of usage of Weighted GPA, preparation for Town Meeting, school safety, evaluation of Superintendent, communications
* Board of Public Works, 7pm. Attend Forum on Advanced Water Meter Reading Infrastructure System
* Permanent Municipal Buildings Committee, 7pm. Agenda includes: project updates on Loker Project, HS Athletic Fields and stadium renovations, Loker Recreation Field, Loker windows and doors, COA and Community Center
* Zoning Board of Appeals, 7pm. Agenda includes: 85 Highland Circle (additioon), 20 Lodge Rd (porch), Windsor Place (24 School Street)
* Historical Commission, 7:30pm. Updates on archaelogy, railroad & rail trail, WHS website, articles for ATM
Wednesday, March 21
* Board of Library Trustees, 8am. Agenda includes: monthly reports, ATM preparation, communications with other boards, committees and public
* Public Ceremonies Committee, 7pm. Agenda includes: military vehicles for 2018 Memorial Day Parade, Town meeting Lydia Maria Child award announcement and nominations
You can access Announcements on our website by clicking here.
New announcements this week
First Parish in Wayland sponsoring free buses to “March for Our Lives” rally, March 24.
Please sign-up here for a seat on the bus to Boston. Please be at First Parish in Wayland by 11am. We will meet to leave Boston at 3pm with the intention of returning to Wayland by 4pm. All children and youth must be accompanied by an adult and submit a waiver with parental permission. The form is available online here. Please print and bring with you.
Upcoming from the Council on Aging (complete details online here)
* The Tai Chi Paradigm: Master Calvin Chin Academy. “A modern approach to an antiquated way” New offering at WaylandCOA! Free “Try-Its” on Monday Mar. 19 & 26 2-3pm, Large Hearing Room. Attend the free introductory, informational sessions taught by both Master Calvin Chin and Lucien Zoll. Experience exercises designed to reinforce posture and fundamental movement of the Tai Chi Paradigm, a form of mindfulness meditation in motion. This unique and highly regarded program is appropriate for all levels.
* Zentangle: A Meditative Art Form, Two session class: Weds, March 28, and April 4, 1:30-3:30pm, COA. 2 week course: $15, all materials included, Pre-register. ZENTANGLE is an easy-to-learn method of creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns that anyone can learn and enjoy! People of all ages with varying artistic skills all find it equally captivating. It is a fascinating new art form that is fun and relaxing. It increases focus, creativity and an increased sense of personal well-being. Taught by a Certified Zentangle Teacher, CZT.
* Archaelogy for Genealogists, Presenter: Tonya Largy, Archaeologist. Tuesday, March 27, 1:00pm, COA. No charge but reservations requested. Historical archaeologists work from existing documents but their excavations are subjecting the written information to “ground truth”. In Archaeology, this means that the data recovered either supports or challenges what was written about past persons and events. Ceramics and other types of artifacts, as well as archaeobotany, archaeofaunal analysis, radiocarbon dating, ground penetrating radar and other scientific techniques are used to make conclusions about cultural life at a particular place during a particular time. Sometimes that recovered data raises new questions! Reserve now for this interesting presentation with Wayland resident, Tonya Largy.
Upcoming for Adults from the Wayland Library:
* Mozart’s Cosi Fan Tutte: A Preview of the Metropolitan Opera Broadcast. Così Fan Tutte is the third and last of Mozart’s collaborations with librettist Lorenzo DaPonte. The opera has moments of laugh-out-loud comedy and great tenderness as it explores the myths and realities of fidelity between lovers. On Wednesday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m., Phil Radoff will walk us through this masterpiece in advance of the Metropolitan Opera’s HD broadcast at many theaters in Metrowest.
* The Great Presenters: Diet and Nutrition for Asperger’s Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Carol Englender shows how and why changing diet and adding vitamins and minerals may improve attention, social functioning, and academic performance. Find out how laboratory tests can determine which specific nutrients to add for each individual. This program has been rescheduled from April 3 for Tuesday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m.
* English Conversation Groups. The next meeting for beginners is Friday, March 23 at 10:30 a.m. For those who speak English already and want to refine their skill, the Intermediate group meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m.
* Non-Fiction Book Group. Up for discussion at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4 is Tell Me How It Ends, Valeria Luiselli’s “essay in 40 questions.”
OARS Wild & Scenic Film Festival, March 28. Join OARS for our 10th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival at the Fine Arts Theatre Place (19 Summer St, Maynard) on Wednesday, March 28 at 7 pm. The Festival returns with an impressive selection of the latest shorts from the nation’s largest environmental film festival. Tickets to this popular event sold out last year, so grab yours early!
This year’s festival brings us an array of awarding-winning and eye-opening films that will leave you motivated to care for our natural world. With the theme “Groundswell”, these engaging films transport audiences to the farthest reaches of the globe. Enjoy fabulous filmmaking, gorgeous cinematography, and wonderful storytelling during an evening that features films about nature, communities, wildlife, agriculture, environmental justice, and indigenous cultures. In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act, our very own Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers are featured! Doors open at 6pm. Tickets are $15. Door prizes included. Tickets can be purchased at the Theater box office, Serendipity Café (Maynard), andonline here.
Spotlight on: the Finance Committee & the $30-Million-Plus proposed Capital Projects. That’s what we’ll be voting on, at the Polls on March 27, and at Annual Town Meeting in April. All this year’s projects total over $30 million. What are the implications of approving so much new debt, do we have any options, and how can we afford to pay for these capital projects? My guests this week are the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Finance Committee, Dave Watkins and Carol Martin, and they’re going to speak to all this. Then they’ll be back on April 1, just before Town Meeting, to talk about the FY2019 budget. Join us for both. 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 WayCAM.tv/buzz
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.
Pegasus Registration Continuing; Deadline April 2
The Pegasus Summer Program – celebrating 25 years this summer – is accepting registrations until Monday, April 2 and still has openings in some age groups. The school district program is for children ages three through entering Grade 6. It will be at Claypit Hill School this year.
There are openings for preschoolers and children entering kindergarten. Scheduling is flexible for this age group. Children may be enrolled three, four, or five days from 9 am to 1 pm, twelve hours weekly.
Pegasus’s standard hours are 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, but the program is open from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm with several extended day scheduling options within those hours. While there are still extended hours available for preschoolers, limited spots are available for K-6 children. For more details, including information on openings and specialty areas, click here. Pegasus begins Monday, June 25, with the first three-week session concluding Friday, July 13. Session Two dates are July 16 – August 3. For information and registration, go to www.pegasussummerexperience.com For questions, email Pegasus coordinator Julie Potter or call508-358-8621.
Announcements from Transition Wayland:
* Order Rain Barrels and Compost Bins at discount prices! Consider some “Spring Greening” by taking advantage of the Wayland DPW rain barrels and compost bins at discount prices. Deadlines: pre-order by March 31 and pick up on Saturday, April 7, between 10am and 2pm at Wayland’s Department of Public Works (66 River Road). Rain barrels are made from recycled olive shipping containers at The Great American Rain Barrel Company. They hold 60 gallons of water, are made of UV-protected, food-grade plastic, and include a mosquito net to keep bugs out. They come in Green, Earth Brown or Nantucket Gray for $69, or unpainted for $64. Order by March 31, online here, choose MA and Wayland, pay by credit card. Compost bins are Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) New Age Composters hold 24 cu. ft., are easy to set up, and cost $67. Order before March 31 by emailing info@transitionwayland.org
* Wayland Cleans Up! Volunteers Needed for Roadside Trash Pick Up Event. On Saturday, April 7, join the movement to clean up roadside trash in Wayland at the annual Clean Up event. Stop by one of two stations, at the Cochituate Ball Field (40 West Plain Street) or at the Department of Public Works (66 River Road), between 10 AM and 2 PM to picks up free bags, gloves, and instructions. Sort recyclables and trash. For large or hazardous items, email us and we will arrange a pick up. Drop off “collections” at the Wayland Transfer Station (484 Boston Post Road) before 3:30 PM. All are welcome! Wear bright colors, insect repellent, sunscreen, hats. Take selfies and share on social media. The rain date is Saturday, April 14.If in doubt, check www.transitionwayland.org, or subscribe to MassEnergize at www.massenergize.org. Want to help at stations? Have a truck? Email us at info@transitionwayland.org.
* Want some instruction with Composting? Join us on March 27 at the Wayland Free Public Library (5 Concord Road), 7-9pm, for a Compost Class by Adam Janauskas of City Compost and learn what to include in a compost pile, what makes a healthy compost and a healthy soil, troubleshooting, and what to do if you don’t want to compost yourself.
Interested in more Spring Greening efforts in Wayland? Visit MassEnergize.org.
Upcoming Adult Programs at the Library:
* New Library Building Forum. The Library will hold a series of public forums in the Town Building Large Hearing Room for residents to meet the project’s architect and view the proposed design. Learn about LEED certification and the opportunities this building will create. Members of the architectural team, the board of library trustees, and the library planning committee will be on hand. The forums will be held Thursday, March 22 at 7 pm at Town Building, and Saturday, March 24 at 10am at the Library.
* Antarctica: Travels at the End of the World. Barry Pell traveled by ship to Antarctica for two weeks in January 2017. Based on his travels on the sea and excursions onto the land, he will discuss and show his photography of this most magnificent and unique continent on Monday, March 19 at 7 p.m.
* 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 Wednesday, March 21 at 7 p.m.
Baby and Preschool Programs at the Library
* Weekly Storytimes
* Mother Goose Time (Infants-2.5 years) Tuesday, March 20, April 3, 10, 17 and 24 at 10:30 am
* StoryVine (2.5 -5 years) Thursdays, April 12 and 19 at 10:30 a.m
* Zumba Kids Jr., Tuesday, March 27, 10:30-11:00 a.m. Rhythm and dance program for children ages 2.5 to 4 years old. Led by Hayley Chizinsky of H2K Happy Healthy Kids Fitness Studio.
* Brain Building Storytime, Wednesday, March 21, 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, Wednesday, March 28, 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, March 29, 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
* Women’s History Month Celebration, Wednesday, March 21, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Kids and families are invited to drop in for an afternoon of science experiments, art projects, and games inspired by awesome women throughout history. Led by librarian Carly Moniz. For ages 5 and up.
* Comic Book Kids, Thursday, March 22, 4:00-4:45 p.m. Comic Book Kids is a graphic novel book club for kids in grades 2-5. March’s book is Phoebe and Her Unicorn by Dana Simpson. For grades 2-5.
* STEAM TEAM: What’s the zing about spring?, Wednesday, March 28, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Children will learn about maple sugaring, talk about the signs of spring, and make their own Spring Journals to record their observations of spring. For ages 5 and up.
* Parent/Child Book Group, Wednesday, March 28, 7:00-8:00 p.m. This book club is for 4th and 5th graders with a parent. March’s book is The Sixty-Eight Rooms by Marianne Malone.
For Teens – Random Fandom: Harry Potter Edition, Thursday, March 29, 2:45-3:45pm. Teens! Are you still waiting for your Hogwarts letter to arrive? Or is there another Fandom that rocks your socks? Join us for a Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meeting with Harry Potter snacks and crafts plus lots of talk about the books, shows, games, and music groups that YOU love! For teens.
FOR ALL AGES: Children’s Concert, Sunday, March 25, 3:30-4:15 p.m. Young musicians from the Wayland School of Music will perform short group and solo pieces. For all ages.
ComicFest, Saturday, April 7, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join us for this family-friendly event! There will be comic-making workshops for kids, costumes, games, and comics galore! Comic artists and writers (some for kids and some for adults) will host tables from 12:30 to 4:00 p.m. upstairs in the North Wing. Activities for children, including a superhero training camp, will start at 11 a.m. Costumes encouraged!
Comic artists and writers attending include: Shelli Paroline and Braden Lamb, an Eisner-Award winning art team who collaborate on The Adventure Time Comics, The Midas Flesh, and Making Scents. Braden is the colorist for several New York Times best-selling books, including Ghosts, Sisters, Bronco and The Baby-Sitters Club. Shelli is Co-Director of The Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo; Dirk Tiede (Comics portal Modern Tales); Rob Malone (Dreadguard Comic series); Tessa Beatrice(Underdog Comics); and Steven Price (Urban Fantasy novel The Grifffin)
Swing Into Spring! Are you “In the Mood” for a good time? Come Swing into Spring with your family at an intergenerational concert and dance on Sunday, March 25 from 2-4pm in the Town Building’s Large Hearing Room. Enjoy the unique sound that only an 18-piece big band can produce. The Soft Touch Dance Band, with vocalists Caroline Griep and Gordon Russell, specializes in the irresistible music of the Swing Era. Bring your family, and expose your kids to music and movement from the swingin’ 1940s.
When you’re not dancing, relax in Pops-style seating and enjoy free refreshments while you listen to the music. This second annual community concert is sponsored by the Wayland Council on Aging (COA), with support from the Friends of the COA, and by a grant from the Wayland Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Celebrate Passover in an Interfaith Setting. All are welcome to take part in a relaxed, interfaith, Passover Seder on the first night of Passover, March 30. This service will be co-hosted by Open Spirit and the Seder rituals will be lead Rabbi Katy Allen and Gabi Mezger of Ma’yan Tikvah. A Kosher-for-Passover-style potluck meal will be served and organizers will provide a list of dish options that you may select from to ensure that the food is appropriate for the holiday. People of all faiths and all ages are invited to attend.
Time: 6:30-9pm, Cost is $10-30 per adult and $5-10 per child We welcome more if you can, less if you cannot. Payment is requested at the time of registration. Location: Open Spirit Open Spirit, Edwards Hall, 39 Edwards Street, Framingham. Registration: Please register by March 25th via this link.
This program is generously being funded by a Combined Jewish Philanthropies Metrowest Community Grant. (Visit them at cjp.org)
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 Open for Wayland Summer Strings. Wayland Summer Strings is now enrolling for its summer 2018 one-week chamber music program held at Wayland High School. Ms. Whitney Tandon designed Summer Strings back in 2014 for young musicians entering Grades 6 – 9. She is Wayland’s strings director for Grades 4 – 8. Each year the program has been fully enrolled at the maximum of 20 participants, so early registration is advised. Dates for the one-week offering are July 24 – July 28 and the time is from 12:30 – 3:30 pm. Musicians engage in small ensemble rehearsals, enjoy fun musical activities, and come together on Friday for an ensemble performance highlighting the week’s accomplishments. Families and friends are invited to the Friday performance. For complete details, click here. Registration is online through WSCP’s Community Education page on the school district’s website. For questions about registering, call 508-358-8617; email Ms. Tandon for programming questions.
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.
Call for Nominations: 2018 Lydia Maria Child Award. The Wayland Public Ceremonies Committee has traditionally brought to the Town’s Annual Meeting, makes the announcement of the names of citizens and/or volunteer organizations to be recognized for their contributions to the Town’s governance, to our community’s quality of life, or to serving important needs among our townspeople. In 2009 this honor was named the Lydia Maria Child for outstanding citizenship. Maria was a national heroine for abolition, equality and human rights who resided in Wayland in the mid-nineteenth century.The Public Ceremonies Committee invites all Wayland residents to offer nominations for this honor. The candidate nominated may be a resident or local group, an organization or an employee of the town. For consideration this year nominations must be received by March 16, 2018. Please send the name of your nominee and your reason for nominating this candidate along with your contact information to: Richard P. Turner, Chair, Wayland Public Ceremonies Committee, 7 Nob Hill Road, Wayland, MA 01778-2216 or via email at rturner@wayland.ma.us.
The League of Women Voters and the Wild and Scenic River Stewardship Council are soliciting nominations for the 16th Annual River Steward Award. Do you know someone who is an outstanding advocate for the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers? Is there an inspiring project or creative program that protects the beauty and health of our rivers or is dedicated to building an environmental legacy for future generations? Twenty-nine miles of the Sudbury, Assabet and Concord Rivers have been federally designated as Wild and Scenic Rivers because of their outstandingly remarkable resources including ecology, recreation, scenery, history, and literature. As pioneers in conservation, the League of Woman Voters in partnership with the Wild and Scenic River Stewardship Council present the River Steward Awards. We seek individuals, organizations, youth, teachers, businesses, government employees, and others whose work will inspire children, families, town, and school leaders to protect and preserve the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Wild and Scenic Rivers today, and for future generations. Award winners are invited to a reception and awards ceremony held on June 15 as part of Riverfest 2018. Send nominations to Mary Antes, 11 Old Farm Circle, Wayland, MA 01778 by March 30, 2018. Nomination forms are available by contacting Mary Antes or online at the Concord-Carlisle LWV website www.lwvcc.org. For more details, click here. Contact Mary Antes, 508-358-2571 or mantes2@verizon.net with any questions.
Nominations sought for 2018 Annual High School Community Service Awards. 2018 Annual High School Community Service Awards honor High School students who do 50 hours or more of Community Service. You can nominate a friend, a student, your child, or yourself! This includes all WHS students, and Wayland residents who attend independent high schools. Information packets and application forms are available in the High School Guidance Office, the Wayland Library, Wayland Youth and Family Services, or online here. Please join us at the HS Community Service Awards Ceremony Tuesday, May 8 at 7pm at Wayland High School Main Stage. Questions: Dossie Kahn, Wayland Youth & Family Services, 508-358-4293, dkahn@wayland.ma.us. Flyer online here
Registration for the Pegasus Summer Program to be held at Claypit Hill School is now open (pegasussummerexperience.com). Pegasus is a Wayland Public Schools enrichment program for preschool (age 3 by June 25) to entering Grade Six children. Among the special events planned for this summer is a birthday party to celebrate 25 years of Pegasus, a program that continues to attract more than 225 participants each summer. Session dates are June 25 – July 13 and July 16 – August 3, 2018. Registration closes April 2 and enrollment will be on a case-by-case basis after that date and will depend on openings in the chosen specialty areas for school-age children or days of the week for preschool-kindergarteners. For information, check out the website and/or the brochure mailed to school age families this week. Contact person at Wayland School Community Programs is Pegasus Coordinator Julie Potter at 508-358-8621 or Julie_Potter@wayland.k12.ma.us.
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, March 19, Antarctica: Travels at the End of the World with Barry Pell, Wayland Library, 7pm.Antarctica is the coldest, windiest, driest place on earth. Two-thirds of all our planet’s fresh water is locked up there in the form of ice in a continent twice the size of Australia. The last continent to be understood, it is a harsh and unforgiving environment that challenged and took the lives of many early explorers. Although an ice sheet covers 99 percent of the land, the exposed areas along the coast nourish a wealth of plants and sea creatures. Barry Pell traveled by ship to Antarctica for two weeks in January 2017. Based on his travels on the sea and excursions onto the land, he will discuss and show his photography of this most magnificent and unique continent.
Wednesday, March 21, Donald Frederick Nelson: Chappaquiddick Tragedy: Kennedy’s Second Passenger Revealed, Wayland Library, 7-9pm. 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.
Wednesday, March 21, Raising Children in the Digital Age: Implications for Parents and Educators, Wayland High School Auditorium, 7:30pm. Digital Learning Specialist Kerry Gallagher joins the WCPA for an evening presentation on important considerations for raising children in the digital age. She is on staff at St. John’s Prep in Danvers, MA, and the Director of K-12 Education for ConnectSafely.org, an EdSurge Columnist, and an active blogger. Kerry’s passions and the focus of her work include empowering teachers, students, and parents to learn with digital tools and resources and educating school communities about both the positive power and privacy concerns that come with social media use. Trained as both a teacher and attorney, she understands that a combination of effective pedagogy, policy, school culture, and global connections are necessary to make meaningful progress that puts children first.
Friday, March 23, Wayland High School Theatre Ensemble presents: Reckless, Wayland High School Auditorium, 7:30pm.The Wayland High School Theater Ensemble presents their Winter One-Act, Reckless, written by Craig Lucas. The play advanced to the semi-finals at the Massachusetts High School Drama Festival. This is the new date/time for an earlier performance that had to be postponed due to snow, Tickets are $10 for adults, and $5 for students, and will be available at the door. The show is rated PG-13 for mature subject matter and language.
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Ask the Candidates Live, Tuesday, March 20, 7pm. 
New Library Building Forums.
First Parish in Wayland Rummage Sale – April 28. 
Class of 2019 Fundraisers for Prom. 
Support Late Night 2018 to keep our students safe after prom. 
It’s time for the Annual Boston Bruins PJ Drive at the Library! 
Wayland Girl Scouts help to kick off the 14th Annual “Belle of the Ball” Prom Gown Drive for High School Girls in Need! 
Wayland Public Schools Foundation’s Spring Party, May 5. 
Becoming a tutor of English. 
First Parish in Wayland sponsoring free buses to “March for Our Lives” rally, March 24. 
OARS Wild & Scenic Film Festival, March 28. 
Spotlight on: the Finance Committee & the $30-Million-Plus proposed Capital Projects. 
Observe Yom HaShoah – Holocaust Remembrance. 
Kindergarten Registration Information has been mailed
Pegasus Registration Continuing; Deadline April 2
Order Rain Barrels and Compost Bins at discount prices! 
Wayland Cleans Up! Volunteers Needed for Roadside Trash Pick Up Event. 
Want some instruction with Composting?
New Library Building Forum. The Library will hold a series of public forums in the Town Building Large Hearing Room for residents to meet the project’s architect and view the proposed design. Learn about LEED certification and the opportunities this building will create. Members of the architectural team, the board of library trustees, and the library planning committee will be on hand. The forums will be held Thursday, March 22 at 7 pm at Town Building, and Saturday, March 24 at 10am at the Library.
ComicFest, Saturday, April 7, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join us for this family-friendly event! There will be comic-making workshops for kids, costumes, games, and comics galore! Comic artists and writers (some for kids and some for adults) will host tables from 12:30 to 4:00 p.m. upstairs in the North Wing. Activities for children, including a superhero training camp, will start at 11 a.m. Costumes encouraged!
Swing Into Spring! 
Celebrate Passover in an Interfaith Setting. 
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
Registration Open for Wayland Summer Strings. 
The League of Women Voters and the Wild and Scenic River Stewardship Council are soliciting nominations for the 16th Annual River Steward Award. 
Join Sudbury Valley New Horizons Music
Raise your voice with Golden Tones chorus! 
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Wednesday, March 21, 
Wednesday, March 21, Raising Children in the Digital Age: Implications for Parents and Educators, Wayland High School Auditorium, 7:30pm. 
Friday, March 23, Wayland High School Theatre Ensemble presents: Reckless, Wayland High School Auditorium, 7:30pm.
