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We're helping you plan the weekend ahead with this weekly column that publishes on Fridays at 6 a.m.The Healing Oils of the Bible SeminarWhen/Where: Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 214 Old Connecticut Path, Wayland.Why Go: Local Young Living representative Mara Rest will walk participants through the use of some of the oils mentioned multiple times in the Bible -- frankincense, sandalwood, hyssop, balm and others -- for healing and cleansing. "Modern Science finds some of them to be as effective as antibiotics and to promote overall health, vitality and longevity." This seminar isn't tied to a particular faith.Price: $15/family. RSVP to mararest@gmail.com or 508-397-2053 14th Annual Charles River…
Poets David Ferry and Gail Mazur Reading Their WorkWhen/Where: Sunday, April 14 at 3 p.m. at the Wayland Public Library (5 Concord Road, Wayland)Why Go: Wayland Reads Poetry will feature a variety of events throughout the coming weeks, which means there are several opprtunities to hear award-winning poets discuss their craft. This is your next opportunity.Price: Free Aspirations Autism Awareness DayWhen/Where: Saturday, April 13 at 11 a.m. at Haskell Field (15 Fairbank Road, Sudbury) Why Go: This is your chance to enjoy a beautiful spring day while supporting the work of an organization that …
Spring College A Cappella ConcertWhen/Where: Saturday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m. at Wayland High School, 264 Old Connecticut Path, Wayland.Why Go: This concert annually sells out as college a cappella groups from throughout the area (and even some from a ways away) come to town for a night of music and entertainment. The tickets generally sell out in advance, so get yours soon.Price: $15 (available online, at Donelan's, Russell's Garden Center and Wayland High School) Annual First Parish Wayland Rummage SaleWhen/Where: Saturday, April 6 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at First Parish Wayland, 50 Cochituate …
Spring Egg Hunt When/Where: Saturday at 3 p.m.; The Loker School, 47 Loker St., WaylandDetails: With all the un-springlike weather going around, this event is sure to turn your thoughts to buttercups and baby birds and warmer days. The Wayland Children and Parents Association hosts this annual egg hunt for children who are walking through age 6. Bring a basket to collect your eggs.Price: Free Former Poet Robert Pinsky Reading in Wayland When/Where: Sunday at 4 p.m.; Wayland Middle School, 201 Main St., WaylandDetails: It isn't every day that you get to hear one of the best poets in the …
Screening of "Race to Nowhere"When/Where: Friday, March 8, 6 p.m., Happy Hollow School, 63 Pequot Road, WaylandThe Buzz: The Happy Hollow PTO hosts a public screening of the film "Race to Nowhere," followed by a discussion of the film with Principal Jim Lee.Price: Free Beginnings School's March Open HouseWhen/Where: Sunday, March 10, 10 a.m., Beginnings School, 210 South Ave., WestonThe Buzz: Chat with the school's teachers and staff, tour the facility, and meet the Dr. Donna Housman, Beginnings School founder. Price: Free Viva Guatemala!When/Where: Saturday, March 9, 1 p.m., Mango Tree …
Wayland Winter Farmers' MarketWhen/Where: Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Russell's Garden Center, 397 Boston Post Road, WaylandThe Buzz: This week, the market is holding its first Farm Cheese Day, honoring dairy farmers from around the region. More than a half dozen dairy farmers will have cheeses and cheese products available for sale. Pricing: Free Beginnings School's Winter FestivalWhen/Where: March 2, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Beginnings School, 210 South Ave., WestonThe Buzz: Activities for kids and families include drumming with Rhythm Kids, gigantic bubbles, experimenting with ice ramps, …
Wayland Winter Farmers' MarketWhen/Where: Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Russell's Garden Center, 397 Boston Post Road, WaylandThe Buzz: Head to the indoor market where you'll find veggies, baked goods, bagels, chicken pot pies, granola, wine, cheese, wood-fired pizza and more.Price: Free Sondheim's Fairy-Tale Musical "Into the Woods"When/Where: Friday, Feb. 22, 7 p.m.; Regis College, 235 Wellesley St., WestonThe Buzz: Director David Tierney and Assistant Director / Musical Director Chris Holownia lead the talented 23-person cast and live orchestra. HOPEsudbury Collecting Food For Pet …
Wayland Winter Farmers MarketWhen/Where: Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Russell's Garden Center (397 Boston Post Road, Wayland)The Buzz: It's Farm Fiber Day at the market, so in addition to the fabulous foods and other items, there will be a focus on textiles. Oh and baby sheep ... did we mention the baby sheep ...?Price: Free Girl Scout Cookie SaleWhen/Where: Saturday, all day, at Eastern Mountain Sports, (145 Great Road, Acton)The Buzz: Those cute kids selling the cookies you can't resist will be at EMS all day Saturday. Get your Thin Mint fix. Price: $4 per box Musical Learning and Family …
25th Annual Marting Luther King Jr. Community Celebration When/Where: Friday, 7:30 p.m. at Wayland Middle School (201 Main St., Wayland) The Buzz: This annual dinner and entertainment event celebrates the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and serves as a fundraiser for the Wayland METCO program. The theme this year is “50 Years Later the Dream Still Marches On.” Price: $12/person for chicken dinner; $6/person for pizza dinner; $5/person for program only. Winterfest When/Where: Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Weston Town Green (400 Boston Post Road, Weston) The Buzz: This event celebrating Weston…
Personal Training Open House When/Where: Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at One2One BodyScapes (241 Boston Post Road, Wayland) The Buzz: If you're still going strong on that New Year's resolution (or perhaps need a bit of outside motivation), this open house could be for you. Stop by to meet the trainers, check out the studio, enjoy a snack and grab a deal on personal training packages. Price: Free 14th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast When/Where: Monday, 8:30 a.m. at St. Peter's Episcopal Church (320 Boston Post Road, Weston) The Buzz: Former State Sen. Susan Fargo will give the remarks …
Storytime and a Farmers' Market When/Where: The Wayland Winter Farmers' Market is open from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and the Wayland Children and Parent's Association will take place at 10:30 a.m. at Russell's Garden Center. The Buzz: You already know that the Wayland Winter Farmers' Market is the place for local food, produce and products, but on Saturday it's also the place where members of Wayland Dads will present themed stories for kids. Price: Free Weston300 Events When/Where: Various. The Buzz: The weather isn't cooperating for Winterfest so it's been postponed, but there are still a number of …
Unmasked: Judeophobia When/Where: Sunday, 7 p.m. at Congregation Or Atid (67 Concord Road, Wayland). The Buzz: "Unmasked: Judeophobia is a call to action and urgent reminder that anti-semitism is a menace not only to Jews, but to the human condition itself." Refreshments will be served and everyone is welcome. Price: A $5 donation is suggested. Women's Community League Holiday Bazaar When/Where: Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Josiah Smith Tavern (358 Boston Post Road, Weston) The Buzz: You have less than two weeks to wrap up your Christmas shopping. This bazaar offers an opportunity to …
Wayland Center Community Celebration When/Where: Sunday, various times. Locations throughout Wayland Center, including the Grout-Heard House, Wayland Public Library and First Parish, among others. The Buzz: This annual event features something for everyone, from kids' crafts, to historic tours, to caroling, to shopping. This event is all but guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit. Price: Free Pancake Breakfast and Pictures with Santa When/Where: Saturday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Wayland High School (264 Old Connecticut Path, Wayland) The Buzz: St. Nick is in town and he's packing pancakes. OK, …
Holiday Jingles Fair When/Where: Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church (5 Damon St., Wayland) The Buzz: Admit it, you've been trying to ignore the holiday commercials that are already inundating TV. But ignoring the songs won't change that the holidays are on their way. The Holiday Jingles Fair offers you a great opportunity to start (or finish) your shopping and get in the holiday spirit. Price: Free Cryogenic Renaissance Orchestra Live When/Where: Saturday, 8 p.m. at the Rivers School Conservatory (333 Winter St., Weston) The Buzz: The Rivers School Jazz …
Wayland Warriors Battle for DCL Small Title When/Where: Friday, 7 p.m. at Wayland High School (264 Old Connecticut Path, Wayland). The Buzz: The varsity football team has had a stellar year, beating some truly Goliath opponents on the way to this game against Bedford High School. A victory Friday means the Warriors bring home the DCL Small League Championship. Head to the stands for some Friday night football and cheer the Warriors to victory. Golden Retriever Get Together When/Where: Saturday, 8 a.m. at the entrance to the Greenways Conservations Area (near Traditions of Wayland, 10 Green …
Sept. 11 Families for Peaceful Tomorrows Event When/Where: Saturday, 6 p.m. at the Islamic Center of Boston (126 Boston Post Road, Wayland). The Buzz: Members of the Sept. 11 Families for Peaceful Tomorrows will be on hand as speakers during this event honoring their work toward peace and social justice and an end Islamiphobia. Price: Adults, $25; Children 12 and under, $10 Glacial Features Exploration When/Where: Saturday, 9 a.m., 170 Hudson Road, Sudbury The Buzz: It's taken many years and lots of movement to carve the ground that makes up Gray Reservation. Physicist and Sudbury Valley …
Friends of the Wayland Library Book and Bake Sale When/Where: Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. at the Wayland Town Building (41 Cochituate Road, Wayland) The Buzz: It's the biannual fundraiser for the library ... and your biannual opportunity to stock up on "new" books and baked goods of all sorts. If you're a member of the Friends of the Wayland Library, you get early access to the sale on Friday evening from 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Price: Free Howl-o-Ween Event to Help Needy Animals When/Where: Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Especially for Pets (44 Main St, Wayland) The Buzz: It's …
Wayland Fire Department Open House When/Where: Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Fire Station No. 2, 145 Main St., Wayland The Buzz: Fire trucks, pizza, Sparky the Fire Dog and just general good times at the firehouse. This is always a fun event AND the weather is looking like it will be simply perfect. Price: Free New Player Lacrosse Clinic for Children Grades 1-4 When/Where: Sunday, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. at the Wayland High School Turf Field, 264 Old Connecticut Path, Wayland. The Buzz: Wayland Youth Lacrosse is grooming the next generation of lacrosse players during this free clinic. Sticks will be …
Lobster Fest When/Where: Sunday from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at Sandy Burr Country Club (103 Cochituate Rd, Wayland) The Buzz: This event is named Lobster Fest, but it is so much more than lobster. The menu features steak and chicken and chowder and, for the grand finale, Lizzy's ice cream sundaes. If great food isn't enough, perhaps the good deed attached to it will be. The fest benefits the Wayland Council on Aging. Price: $60 District Wide School Barbecue When/Where: Sunday from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. at Happy Hollow School The Buzz: It's the start of a new school year and the perfect time to make some…
Seventh Annual Touch a Truck Event When/Where: Saturday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Wayland Middle School (201 Main St., Wayland) The Buzz: This event is for the young and young at heart ... face it, you never outgrow the fascination with fire trucks. The free, fun event features lots of trucks and town equipment as well as a dunk tank, local vendors, face painters and lots more. Price: Free Learn to Row and Pancake Breakfast When/Where: Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at Wayland Town Beach (27 Parkland Drive, Wayland) The Buzz: What better way to start your Saturday than with pancakes and a row on …