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.
A summer of outdoor concert series in Wayland and surrounding towns gets underway. This week, Wayland kicks off its series with Southbound Train on Thursday evening outside the Wayland Town Building, and Weston starts their season with an ice cream social and Classic Groove on the Weston Town Green.
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* Warnings in Wayland about recreational marijuana. Panelists at a community forum Tuesday night said allowing recreational marijuana businesses in town will create a variety of different headaches. Health problems, especially for adolescents, and increased risk of fatal car accidents were some of the warnings given by a panel of town officials and doctors at the Town Building.
* ‘Moms With Amazing Kids’ For Special Needs Kids In Wayland. When Marissa Picariello was born, in 2014, she was healthy and beautiful, with big brown eyes and a full head of hair. It wasn’t until she was about six months old that her parents became concerned. Her development seemed delayed, and she had recurring involuntary movements. [Moms of Amazing Kids is online at https://www.momsofamazingkids.org/.
* MetroWest communities to study climate change risks. Four local communities will use state grant money to better prepare for the effects of climate change, examining how flooding, drought, insect-borne diseases and other hazards could become more prevalent in the future. Framingham, Marlborough, Sudbury and Wayland are among 82 cities and towns participating in the state’s Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness program. Each will receive money to assess its vulnerability to climate change and develop resiliency plans, with technical support, climate change data and planning tools provided by the state.
HATS OFF Donation Campaign for Wayland Public Schools Foundation
Thinking about year-end teacher gifts? Looking for a way to acknowledge a special teacher or staff member? HATS Off is the answer! Making a donation to the Wayland Public Schools Foundation is a perfect way to say “Thank You!” to that special teacher or staff member. For over 30 years, the Wayland Public Schools Foundation (WPSF) has supported teachers by funding classroom innovations and creative units of study not covered by the regular school budget. Make a donation to the HATS Off campaign, and a personalized certificate will be sent to the faculty member(s) of your choice. The donation amount will not be disclosed. Visit the WPSF website to order your HATS Off certificate. Donations are tax-deductible and may qualify for matching gifts at participating companies. Deadline: Monday, June 18
Join us for our 10th annual event! One and 3 Mile Swims in North Lake Cochituate on Sunday June 17th to benefit the Wayland Community Pool. For more information and to sign up go to waylandonemileswim.weebly.com.
Wayland Library seeks volunteers for next year’s Girls Who Code Club. The Wayland Library Girls Who Code Club is looking for volunteer facilitators for the 2018-2019 academic year. Affiliated with the national Girls Who Code organization (girlswhocode.com) and its mission of closing the gender gap in technology, the Wayland club brings together middle and high school girls for hands-on learning about code and technology. Enthusiasm for working with the girls is required; technical skill is helpful but not necessary, especially if you are willing to learn along with them. If you are interested, or would like to know more, please contact Head of Youth Services Pam McCuen. If you want to be notified when registration starts for next year’s club, contact Pam as well.
Bringing the World to Wayland through AFS. AFS has been a leader in international high school student exchange for more than 70 years. Each year, AFS-USA sends approximately 1,100 US students abroad, provides $3 million in scholarships and financial aid, including US Department of State sponsored scholarships, and welcomes 2,300 international high school students who come to study in U.S. high schools and live with host families. More than 5,000 volunteers in the U.S. make the work of AFS possible. Learn more about this year’s exchange students online here.
Girl Scouts seek parent volunteers. We are forming Girl Scout troops for all three elementary schools for the fall. We are in need of parent volunteers to help with new Kindergarten Daisy Troops and depending on the school, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-grade troops as well. If you have a rising Kindergartner, 1st, 2nd or 3rd grader interested in Scouting, please join us at an informal, informational wine and cheese reception to meet other interested parents and learn more about what is involved. Please RSVP to Karen Montague at kdm55@verizon.net. Same email If you are unable to attend but interested in Girl Scouting.
* CPH June 13 7:00 – 8:00 pm Hosted by Maureen White
* HH June 14 7:00 – 8:00 pm Hosted by Anne Lyons
* Loker June 19 7:00 – 8:00 pm Hosted by Amy O’Donnell
Help Wayland Residents On Your Schedule. If you’re looking for a vital volunteer role serving your fellow Waylanders that you can do on an “as available” basis, FISH may be just the group for you. Friends in Service Helping – FISH – is a Council on Aging volunteer group that arranges for and provides rides for Wayland residents to medical appointments when they have no other way to get there. FISH volunteers can be drivers or telephone volunteers, working from home to match clients with available drivers. We are looking for more of both! The client is responsible for any tolls or parking expenses. Please see our flyer for more details about FISH, or contact Ann Gordon, Volunteer Coordinator at the Council on Aging, at 508-358-2990 or agordon@wayland.ma.us. Learn more about Volunteer Opportunites at the COA online here. Learn more about FISH online here
Registration Now Available for Youth in Philanthropy Summer Institute
Do you know a middle or high school student in MetroWest looking for something fun to do this summer while giving back to the community? Registration is now open for the Foundation for MetroWest’s Youth in Philanthropy Summer Institute. The Foundation is offering separate sessions for middle school and high school students this summer from June 25 to June 29. Sessions are held at Framingham State University and run daily, 9am-4pm.
The Youth in Philanthropy Summer Institute is a five-day leadership development experience that offers MetroWest area students a unique way to get involved in their community, make new friends and build skills that will help in school, college and beyond. Registration will be open online through May 25 or until program spots are filled and can be found online here. Students living in MetroWest in grades 6 through 12 are eligible to register. You can find more information about the Youth in Philanthropy program here or by emailing Julie Williams. More details are online here.
Join the Wayland Student Corps
Student corps is an organization that organizes and hosts community service activities. We welcome all students to join the Wayland High School Student Corps for an opportunity to better our community and earn your president award, a prestigious award that recognizes the service of volunteers. This year alone we have participated in and organized numerous events that were able to positively impact our town; this included the donation of more than 15 full bags of canned goods to Wayland Parmenter Food pantry and the cleaning of the area around WMS and the Wayland railroad site. Contact Amelia_Ao@student.wayland.k12.ma.us (president) to join or visit https://studentcorps.org/ to learn more.
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.
* Board of Selectmen, 7pm. Agenda includes: changes to Town permitting process with building commissioner, vote on appointments to town boards and committees, review Special Town meeting articles, Town Organization, Town Administrator search update
Tuesday, June 12
* Council on Aging, 8am. Agenda includes: COA-Community Center update, Director’s Report, updates from Baypath Elder Services, Friends of the Wayland Council on Aging and the Senior Tax Relief Committee
* Zoning Board of Appeals, 7pm. Agenda includes: application at 47 Pilgrim Path (demolish/rebuild), Windsor Place (24 School Street)
* Board of Public Works, 7pm. Agenda includes: irrigation application (131 Commonwealth Rd), initial evaluation of Claypit Hill traffic calming request, municipal water rate, discussion on pursuing beneficial applications of automated meter infrastructure, status of Route 20 South former landfill site
* Conservation Commission/ZBA, 7:15pm. Agenda includes: continued public hearing for 24 School Street (Windsor Place)
Wednesday, June 13
* Senior Tax Relief Committee, 7pm. Agenda includes: Circuit Breaker at COA, update on MCOA Property Tax Force Meeting, Valor Act, Property Tax Work Off Program
You can access Announcements on our website by clicking here.
New announcements this week
WHS Athletic Project Neighborhood Forum, June 20, 7-8:30pm
Wayland High School, Lecture Hall
Please join the School Committee for a presentation by field design firm Weston & Sampson on the latest plans for the proposed High School Fields and Athletic Facilities Renovation. The proposed project includes replacement of the current artificial turf field, renovation of the stadium, swapping and renovation of the tennis courts and softball field, the addition of a second outdoor basketball court and associated parking, and updated lighting.
This forum will allow residents to gain an understanding of the overall project and any related impact to the neighbors.
Latest News and Events from the Library includes:
* NYTimes Online now available through the library – at home!
* Genealogy Workshop (June 18)
* Documentary and Talk: The Chinese Exclusion Act (June 21)
* Chromebooks on the Go
* Colorblindness Glasses
* Adult Summer Reading Program
* Book Groups: Armchair Travel (Havana on June 13), Dystopian/Sci Fi (Artemis on June 13), Cookbook Club (Around My French Table on June 14)
* Baby and Preschool Programs including Mother Goose Time and StoryVine, and Brain-Building Storytime
* School Age Programs include: Pop-up Makerspace, Drop-in Craft (Crazy Gardens), Parent/Child Book Group, Family Ukulele Program (June 25), Rock the Library Magic Show (June 27)
* Summer Reading! The Wayland Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, Libraries Rock! starts on Monday, June 25
* Anime Free for Fall (May 31)
* Late Night Pizza Study Nights for Teens during Exam Week (June 18-20)
* Volunteers sought for Girls Who Code
For the complete detailed announcement from the library, click here.
Wayland School Community Programs: Community Education, World Languages, and Children’s Way News
* Enrichment Classes. Information about summer and fall classes is available on the WSCP Community Education page on the school district’s website. Registration links are also available for two World Languages programs: Chinese Language & Culture and Global Child French and Spanish classes. Information online here.
* The Children’s Way: For information about 2018-19 openings in the school district’s early childhood program, email Kathy Defina or call her at 508-358-7072. Applications/information about The Children’s Way is online at: http://tcw.wayland.k12.ma.us
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Journalism Camp:Wayland High School students are offering a four-session Summer Journalism Camp for Wayland Public School students entering Grades 8 and 9 in the fall. There is no charge for the program, which will focus on journalism and public speaking and be held July 2-6. Each morning session will run 9-11:30am. There is no class on July 4. Students of all skill levels may enroll; no experience is required. Registration, information on the instructors and other information is online here.
Join the Fun at Outdoor Summer Concert Series. Wayland’s 7th annual free Summer Community Concert Series begins Thursday, June 14 at 7pm in the Town Building courtyard and continues on the following four Thursdays. Bring a chair or blanket, and come enjoy some great music with your friends and neighbors. This summer’s line-up includes some old favorites and some new bands that are sure to please:
* Thursday, June 14, 7pm – 8pm: Southbound Train (country)
* Thursday, June 21, 7pm – 8pm: Club Soda Band (top 40)
* Thursday, June 28, 7pm – 8pm: The Tom Nutile Big Band
* Thursday, July 5, 7pm – 8pm: Sudbury Valley New Horizons Band, directed by Diane Muffitt
* Thursday, July 12, 7pm – 8pm: Local Freight (bluegrass)
In case of rain, the concerts will be indoors. The Wayland Council on Aging is pleased to present this well-loved tradition that brings the generations together through music. Generous local sponsors make the series possible: Alkon & Levine, PC; Royal Wayland; The Village Bank; Traditions of Wayland; Bret Leifer, Professional Numismatist; Middlesex Savings Bank; and Joanne Berry: Coldwell Banker.
Democratic Candidates for State Senate to Debate, Tuesday, June 12
The Wayland Democratic Town Committee is co-hosting a debate this coming Tuesday with the three Democratic candidates looking to make their case to the voters as to why they should succeed Republican incumbent Richard Ross as our State Senator: Kris Aleksov, an attorney from Wayland, Jackie Katz, a Wellesley High School teacher from Norfolk, and Becca Rausch, an attorney from Needham. The debate will be on June 12, 7-8:45pm at the Morse Institute Library, 14 E. Central St., Natick, in the Lebowitz meeting hall on the lower level of the library. The debate will be moderated by MetroWest Daily News editor Anne Brennan. Doors open at 6:30pm. The debate is open to the public and Democratic voters in our Norfolk, Bristol, and Middlesex State Senate district are urged to attend. The candidates will spend about an hour responding to questions from the audience. Suggested questions may be submitted at the debate or in advance online here. Each candidate will also have time for an opening and closing statement. The winner of the September 4 Primary will run in November against the Republican incumbent Richard Ross of Wrentham for the Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex Senate District, which includes all of Wayland and runs south to Attleboro through parts of Natick, Needham, Wellesley and five other towns. The voter registration deadline for the September 4 Democratic Primary is Wednesday, August 15, at 5pm.
Ma’yan Tikvah to Launch Y’ladim BaTeva – A Children’s Outdoor Jewish Education Program This Fall
This September, Ma’yan Tikvah – A Wellspring of Hope is launching an alternative Jewish education program called Y’ladim BaTeva. It will be targeted at elementary school-aged children and will include a significant outdoor component. The ten-month program will be open to all families seeking a Jewish education program for their children, and will be comprised of weekend outdoor classes, weekday online classes, and family Shabbat programs. Children will learn Jewish values and selected prayers, study the Bible, sing songs, and learn basic Hebrew words and letters. An optional, more traditional Hebrew decoding and prayer program will also be made available. More details are available online here.
Irish Dance Classes this Summer:
* Beginner Irish Dance Summer Class in Wayland. July 17-August 2, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00-4:00. Three week session (6 classes) – $100. For boys and girls ages 4 and up. Learn the basics of traditional Irish step dancing. No experience needed! Dancers should wear comfortable athletic clothing (i.e., shorts and a t-shirt) with socks or ballet slippers. Please bring a water bottle.
* Intro to Irish Dancing “Camp” in Wayland. August 21-24 (Monday-Thursday) 12:00-1:00pm – $75. For boys and girls ages 4 and up. Learn the basics of traditional Irish step dancing. No experience needed! Dancers should wear comfortable athletic clothing (i.e., shorts and a t-shirt) with socks or ballet slippers. Please bring a water bottle.
Spotlight on: Restructuring Town Government. For the past two years, the Town has been working with the Collins Center for Public Management on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of our financial and administrative operations. Some of their proposals are already being implemented. This is an ongoing process which will hopefully culminate in a more streamlined town government. Join us as the Chair of the Selectmen, Lea Anderson, and Town Administrator Nan Balmer explain this initiative, in the first of several discussions on this important subject. Airs beginning June 17. 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
Announcements from Prior Newsletters
Registration open for summer baseball programs for boys and girls.
Registration is currently open for all Wayland Little League summer baseball programs. With leagues available for boys and girls at all ability levels from ages 7-16, it’s the perfect opportunity for beginners to learn the game and experienced players to improve their skills. Plus, each program has a convenient, flexible schedule that limits conflicts with other summer activities.
Registration is based on a first-come, first-served basis so register now. To learn more and to register, visit www.waylandlittleleague.org.
Lifelong Learners to hold information session, Tuesday, June 26
Lifelong Learners: An Independent Collaborative (LLAIC) invites all retired people to attend an information session on Tuesday, June 26 from 10 a.m. – 12:30. At this event which will be held at Temple Shir Tikva, 141 Boston Post Road, where we rent rooms for our classes, you can learn about the stimulating courses and exciting extra-curricular activities this group offers and even sample a mini version of several courses. LLAIC is an independent, secular, lifelong learning program serving greater Boston and the MetroWest suburbs. The fall semester, our 9th, will begin on Tuesday, September 25 and continue for 10 weeks. Learning empowers and in our friendly environment, you can experience the joy of learning with no pressure, no exams and no stress. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome. For more information please visit our website www.llaic.org.
Museum, Park and Parking Passes throughout Massachusetts from Recreation and the Friends of the Wayland Library
Recreation Passes to Start Parks: Did you know that Wayland Recreation offers a free day-parking pass to any of the 440 Massachusetts State Parks? These are offered through the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). Reserve or pick up the pass at 10am on a weekday and return it the next business day by 10am. Check
www.mass.gov/dcr for a list of state parks. Pick up pass at the Recreation Office (41 Cochituate Road) Call the Recreation office at 508-358-3660 to reserve the pass ahead of time.
Museum Passes from the Friends of the Wayland Library: The Friends of the Wayland Public Library support an extensive list of museum passes for use by Library patrons. Passes provide access to art museums, nature preserves, and zoos in the Greater Boston area. Reservations can be made online or by calling 508-358-2311. Details are online here:
Line-up Announced for 2018 Wailin’ Wednesdays Concert Series at the Wayland Town Center. Popular family-friendly concert series returns for its fourth year; kicks off Wednesday, June 27, 5:30 p.m. The businesses of the Wayland Town Center along with National Development are proud to once again present Wailin’ Wednesdays, a family-friendly summer concert series which kicks off on Wednesday, June 27 from 5:30-7:30pm at the Wayland Town Center East Green. The events are all free and open to the public. The concert series will be held on the last Wednesday of the month throughout the summer and feature live music, a variety of activities including balloon and air brush tattoo artists, giveaways, and tasty food samplings including hamburgers, hot dogs and veggie sticks courtesy of the Wayland Town Center businesses.
The 2018 lineup includes:
* Wednesday, June 27 – The Missy Maxfield Project. A five-member cover band based in MetroWest featuring music ranging from the 60s to present.
* Wednesday, July 25 – Off Label. “Doc rock” band of mostly medical professionals who blow off steam by rocking out to classic rock and R&B.
* Wednesday, August 29 – Low Priority. Boston based rock cover band playing all of the rock songs you know and songs that make you want to dance.
Join the fun on the grass of the Wayland Town Center East Green just outside of Sperry’s. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and relax and enjoy an evening outside with your friends and family. Don’t miss this music filled summer night of fun!
3. What issues facing our community, state, and country are important to you?
4. On what topics should the town, commonwealth, or country be focusing?
Too often adults tell students what issues are important and what to care about. It is time to flip the roles and have our high school age residents in Wayland tell the adults what matters to them. The Wayland Democratic Town Committee invites you to share your thoughts at a Listening Session on June 13th at 6pm in the Raytheon Room of the Wayland Public Library. Come tell us what issues are important to you and what we as a community could (or should) be doing. This Listening Session is open to high school students of all ages and all political affiliations. And, yes, there will be free pizza. We hope to see you on June 13th!
MAPC and MWRC seek residents’ opinions on Town Meeting. Your town, along with other MetroWest communities, wants to know what you think about Town Meeting and how Town Meeting might be improved. This survey is confidential, and everyone is encouraged to take it. You are not required to answer everything or anything, but your help is very much appreciated. This 100% grant-funded project is being run in collaboration with Ashland, Framingham, Holliston, Natick, Southborough, Wayland, Wellesley, and Weston through the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) and its local arm, the MetroWest Regional Collaborative (MWRC).
If you have any questions, please contact the project manager, Laurie Zivkovich, MAPC Municipal Services Specialist.
Location: Arts Wayland Studio at Community Arts, 107 Concord Rd. Number of participants: 8 min, 10 max Register: Payment for workshop can be made through PayPal.com to Handsonart22@gmail.com OR directly to Nancy Rozen by check or money order and mailed to 1313 Washington Street #324 Boston, MA 02118. Any questions please call 781-307-7216. Full refund if class is cancelled.
It’s tick season. Wayland’s Department of Health issued this notice on tick season and steps to take to prevent tick bites and tick-borne illnesses.
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)
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 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.
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.
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.
We will return to a detailed calendar next week. This week, please access our community calendar online here.
Wednesday, June 13, Wayland High School Student Listening Session hosted by the Wayland Democratic Town Committee, 6-7:30pm. Attention Wayland High School: FREE PIZZA! Now that we got your attention, we have a few questions:
1. What does the word “politics” mean to you?
2. How does that word make you feel?
3. What issues facing our community, state, and country are important to you?
4. On what topics should the town, commonwealth, or country be focusing?
Too often adults tell students what issues are important and what to care about. It is time to flip the roles and have our high school age residents in Wayland tell the adults what matters to them.
The Wayland Democratic Town Committee invites you to share your thoughts at a Listening Session on June 13th at 6pm in the Raytheon Room of the Wayland Public Library. Come tell us what issues are important to you and what we as a community could (or should) be doing.
This Listening Session is open to high school students of all ages and all political affiliations. And, yes, there will be free pizza. We hope to see you on June 13th!
Wednesday, June 13, Weston Summer Concert Series: Weston Ice Cream Social featuring Classic Groove, Weston Town Green, 6-8:30pm.Classic Groove plays Jazz, R&B, classic Top 40 hits from the ’70’s and ’80’s. Free ice cream from 6 to 7:30 PM, concert 7-8:30pm.
Thursday, June 14, Wayland Outdoor Summer Concert Series: Southbound Train, Wayland Town Building Courtyard, 7-8pm. Wayland’s 7th annual free Summer Community Concert Series begins Thursday, June 14 at 7pm in the Town Building courtyard and continues on the following four Thursdays. Bring a chair or blanket, and come enjoy some great music with your friends and neighbors. Southbound Train plays country music. In case of rain, the concerts will be indoors.
Saturday, June 16, and Sunday, June 17, RiverFest, Locations all over the region.
Celebrate Father’s Day weekend June 16 and 17 at RiverFest, which will feature a weekend of free activities celebrating our local Wild and Scenic Rivers. In recognition of their remarkable value, Congress designated the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers as part of the National Wild and Scenic River System in 1999. The River Stewardship Council was created to promote the preservation of these resources. This year we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Act. Local Events. The weekend events include free walks, music, and family-friendly adventures led by local organizations. In Wayland, there will be a History Paddle and a Photo Walk. For more information and to learn about the events, visit www.sudbury-assabet-concord.org.
Saturday and Sunday, June 16 and 17, Wayland Dads Epic Dads Weekend. Golf Tourney on Friday morning (6/15) with 100+ Dads and Moms golfing on the beautiful Sandy Burr course. Then on Saturday afternoon we kickoff the 2nd annual Dad & Me Camp Out (6/16 & 6/17) on the High School fields with 200+ campers. Complete details and ticket links online here.
Saturday, June 16, Barker School of Ballet Recital, Wayland High School, 2:30pm. Tickets sold at the door – general seating
Saturday, June 17, Musical Instrument Petting Zoo, Wayland Art Center, 2-4pm. If your child is interested in joining the school band in the fall, here is a chance to experiment with instruments such as the flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, French horn and percussion, violin, cello and viola. Introduce your child to the world of music and actually play band and orchestra instruments. Join us for a fun and informative afternoon. Demonstration is at 2:00pm and then try the instruments. With Mike and Becky Leonard of Leonards Music At Wayland Art Center (Corner of Rte. 27 & W. Plain St. in Cochituate fire station building)
No charge but you must register online at waylandrec.com or call 508-358-3660. Seating is limited so be sure to register early.
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HATS OFF Donation Campaign for Wayland Public Schools Foundation
Wayland One Mile Swim & Three Mile Challenge
Wayland Library seeks volunteers for next year’s Girls Who Code Club. The Wayland Library Girls Who Code Club is looking for volunteer facilitators for the 2018-2019 academic year. Affiliated with the national Girls Who Code organization (
Bringing the World to Wayland through AFS. 
Girl Scouts seek parent volunteers. 
Registration Now Available for Youth in Philanthropy Summer Institute
Join the Wayland Student Corps
WHS Athletic Project Neighborhood Forum, June 20, 
Latest News and Events from the Library includes:
Wayland School Community Programs: Community Education, World Languages, and Children’s Way News
Join the Fun at Outdoor Summer Concert Series. 
Democratic Candidates for State Senate to Debate, Tuesday, June 12
Ma’yan Tikvah to Launch Y’ladim BaTeva – A Children’s Outdoor Jewish Education Program This Fall
Irish Dance Classes this Summer: 
Spotlight on: Restructuring Town Government. 
Registration open for summer baseball programs for boys and girls. 
Lifelong Learners to hold information session, Tuesday, June 26
Museum, Park and Parking Passes throughout Massachusetts from Recreation and the Friends of the Wayland Library
MAPC and MWRC seek residents’ opinions on Town Meeting. 
Glass Night Light Workshop at Arts Wayland. 
Shop The Wayland Depot for all your Spring Special Occasions
Spring Botanical Programs with Sudbury Valley Trustees
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! 
Wednesday, June 13, Wayland High School Student Listening Session hosted by the Wayland Democratic Town Committee, 6-7:30pm. 
Thursday, June 14, Wayland Outdoor Summer Concert Series: Southbound Train, Wayland Town Building Courtyard, 7-8pm. 
Saturday, June 17, Musical Instrument Petting Zoo, Wayland Art Center, 2-4pm. 
