Waylandenews Executive Director Kim Reichelt is a member of the Wayland School Committee
Non-Profit Highlight
Who Says I Can’t
Mission: to address the psychological and physical impacts of disability by focusing on the restoration of self-esteem through the provision of equipment and coaching for re-entry into sporting and athletic activities.
Happy winter break to everyone, and Merry Christmas to all who celebrate it!
If you have last minute shopping to do, you can avoid the malls and the traffic and keep it local. Monday (Christmas Eve) hours at the Wayland Depot are 10am-3pm. You’ll find last minute gifts for friends and family, and a selection of Wayland Boosters apparel and gear.
Congratulations to Boston Globe honorees: Boys Soccer’s David Gavron (Division 3 Coach of the Year), Gage Fuller (Division 3 Athlete of the Year) and Nick Smith (All Scholastic), and Football’s Wellington Pereira(Div 4 Athlete of the Year).
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Our apologies for missing last week. We had a completely drafted email, but forgot to schedule it to send. This email has all the information that would have been in last week’s, plus whatever is new from this week.
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Play is primary at Wayland’s extended day programs. Career paths have a way of twisting and turning in unexpected ways, and the stops along the way can yield rewards that the traveler never envisioned at the journey’s start.
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Wayland family marks 50 years of owning Maine’s Camp Caribou. Bill Lerman calls his wife, Martha, “the franchise.” The words are stitched in red letters on a black fleece vest Martha wore during a recent interview inside her Wayland home. Stitched above those words is a small reindeer head – the logo of Camp Caribou, the all-boys summer camp in Winslow, Maine, that the Lerman family has owned for 50 years.
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Asbestos cleanup continues at Rivers Edge site. While Town Administrator Louise Miller said “we’re done with all the work” in cleaning up asbestos from a dirt pile at of a proposed 188-unit, affordable-housing development, the state Department of Environmental Protection says another step awaits. Meanwhile, developer Wood Partners said it is “absolutely” committed to the project, according to Director Jim Lambert.
How you can help…
You can access the announcements below on our website:
Announcing Mini-grant Funding for Projects in Effective Teen Relationships & Violence Prevention, the Arts, and Community Service
Following the success of past years, The Lauren Dunne Astley Memorial Fund is offering an exciting program to fund small projects in three areas: Effective Teen Relationships & Violence Prevention, the Arts, and Community Service.
In Lauren’s spirit and memory, small grants are now available for individuals and groups with dynamic project ideas in any of the above areas. Keep On Sparkling! Interested parties are invited to complete an online application by January 31, 2019. New applicants encouraged! Please visit www.laurendunneastleymemorialfund.org.
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.
No meetings currently scheduled this week.
Announcements
You can access Announcements on our website by clicking here.
New Announcements this Week
The Latest from the Wayland Library. The Library’s complete newsletter is online here. Below is a condensed version:
Programs for adults include:
* Trivia Night at the Library, Wednesday, January 2
* Collage Workshop, Monday, January 7
* Tell your story of immigration. As we explore themes of immigration and refugees for the coming year’s edition of Wayland Reads (watch this space!), we’d like to hear from Wayland residents who have firsthand experience. If you would like to share your story in a public program at the Library in March, please contact MJ at mwright@minlib.net or call 508-358-2311.
* Great Presenters: How is History Written? The Story of Herman Allen, January 8, 7:30pm
Book Groups
* Evening. Winter by Ali Smith. Monday, January 7 at 7 p.m.
* Sci-Fi/Dystopian. The Book of Dust by Philip Pullman. Wednesday, January 9 at 7 p.m. in the mezzanine.
* Cookbook Club. Lucky Peach by Peter Meehan et al. Thursday, January 10 at 6 p.m.
* Noon.White Houses by Amy Bloom. Friday, January 11.
Baby and Pre-School Programs
* Weekly Storytimes
* Mother Goose Time (Infants-2.5 years),
Tuesdays, January 8, 15 and 22 at 10:30am
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StoryVine (2.5 -5 years), Thursdays, December 27, January 17, 24 and 31 at 10:30am
* Sing-along with Jeannie Mack, Thursday, January 3, 10:30-11:15am.
* Inclusive Playgroup: Stories, Songs, and Sign.
Wednesday, December 19, January 9 and 23, 11:15am-12pm.
* Storytime with Corbyn the Dog, Thursday, January 10, 10:30am
School-Age Programs
* Lego Club, Wednesday, January 2, 3-4pm
* What’s Our Story? Silent Film Pioneers, January 9, 3:30-4:30pm
* Parent/Child Book Group, January 9, 3:30-4:30pm.
* Family Movie Afternoon. Children are invited to watch the movie Cocoat the library! Thursday, December 27, 3:00-5:00p.m.
Announcements from Prior Newsletters
Registration Open for Spring Baseball and Softball Programs
Calling all ball players! Registration is now open for all Wayland Little League Baseball and Softball spring programs. We have programs for kids ages 4-16 at every skill level with an emphasis on skills development, safety, and fun. So come on out and be a part of this growing program in Wayland! To learn more and to register, visit www.waylandlittleleague.org.
Register Today for Wayland Recreation Winter Programs
Registration is now open for all Wayland Recreation Department winter programs. We have a variety of options for anyone ages 2 to 102. Try a new sport. Uncover a hidden artistic talents. Develop a new skill. We have something for everyone! For more information and to register, visit www.waylandrec.com.
Y’ladim BaTeva Winter Open House, Saturday, January 26, 4-5:30. Looking for an alternative Jewish learning program? Ma’yan Tikvah – A Wellspring of Hope is hosting a winter Open House for its Y’ladim BaTeva outdoor Jewish learning program and all are welcome to attend. Join us to learn more about this an innovative, outdoor Jewish learning program, as Rabbi Katy Allen leads a sample educational walk at Upper Mill Brook Conservation Area. Afterwards, we’ll reconvene indoors for hot chocolate and light refreshments, as we share more about the school and answer questions. We’ll close the day with a Havdalah ceremony. Please RSVP for the Open House at: Rabbi@mayantikvah.org. Complete details online here.
Rep. Carmine Gentile to Hold District Office Hours, Friday, January 11. Residents of the 13th Middlesex District (which includes Wayland: Precincts 1, 2, 3) are encouraged to meet with a member of Rep. Gentile’s staff at their convenience during the designated time on a first-come, first-served basis.If you wish to speak to Rep. Gentile or a member of his staff but are unable to attend the office hours, you may make an appointment for a more convenient time by calling 617-722-2810 or emailing Carmine.Gentile@mahouse.gov. Office hours in Wayland (for which no appointment is necessary) are 10:30-11:30 at Wayland Town Building (in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room)
Wayland Youth Lacrosse Registration is Now Open for the 2019 Spring Season. Registration for the 2019 spring youth lacrosse season is now open for Kindergarten through Eighth Grade players. Wayland Youth Lacrosse is proud to offer the boys and girls in Wayland another season of playing lacrosse, one of the fastest-growing, most popular sports in Massachusetts. Our Town and Select Teams are comprised of student-athletes who have a wide-range of lacrosse skills, including new players who are just beginning their lacrosse game and skilled players who have been shooting on the net for years. All teams and levels are committed to developing the whole player and focus on teamwork as well as character and skill development. Select Teams offer players an additional competitive opportunity to take their lacrosse skills to the next level. The season runs from the end of March through early June with our Laxapalooza W-Day in the middle of May. For registration information, as well as practice and game times, visit www.waylandlacrosse.com. Registration is open now through December 31. Late fees will accrue for players registered after December 31 until March 15.
Golden Tones chorus celebrates 30 years of feeling good through singing!
If you enjoy singing and dancing to pop classics and show tunes, come to a rehearsal at the Wayland Senior Center. There are no auditions and no attendance requirements, only a friendly group of music-lovers from all over MetroWest. The chorus, now 30 years young, performs almost 50 concerts a year, many to disadvantaged audiences and also at community events and schools. To learn more, visit goldentones.org, or call 508-318-6318.
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.
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Announcing Mini-grant Funding for Projects in Effective Teen Relationships & Violence Prevention, the Arts, and Community Service
Register Today for Wayland Recreation Winter Programs
Y’ladim BaTeva Winter Open House, Saturday, January 26, 4-5:30. 
Golden Tones chorus celebrates 30 years of feeling good through singing!
Join Sudbury Valley New Horizons Music
