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ESOL Tutor Training

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…

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Fire Chief David Houghton to retire June 30 Wayland Town Crier 1/21/19: Fire Chief David Houghton to retire June 30. Fire Chief David Houghton’s last day on the job will be June 30.

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Vokes Players Announce its Production of Peter and the Starcatcher

Vokes Players Announce its Production of Peter and the Starcatcher

The Vokes Players of Wayland present Peter and the Starcatcher, directed by Katie Swimm. Performances will be held at Beatrice Herford’s Vokes Theatre, Route 20 in Wayland, MA from February 21st through March 9th , Thursday-Saturday evenings at 8pm with a 2pm matinee on Saturdays, March 2 and 9. For tickets and information call 508-358-4034, or order online via the Vokes’ website www.vokesplayers…

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News and Events from the Wayland Library, January 19, 2018

News and Events from the Wayland Library, January 19, 2018

ADULT PROGRAMS 

Carl Hobert: How Rwanda Saved My Life. Wayland resident Hobert had been working for years to help the government of Rwanda with education reform and youth-focused conflict resolution.  Then, in March 2018, he was rescued from near-death in a Kigali hospital.  His is a story of medical collaboration, empathy, and miracles, told truly from the heart.  He is the author of Raising…

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Fire Department announces Open Burning Season

Fire Department announces Open Burning Season

From the Town website (https://www.wayland.ma.us/fire-department-ems/pages/open-burning-2019-open)

Open Burning in Massachusetts is regulated by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and enforced by the local Fire Department.  Open burning season runs from January 15th to May 1st.  A valid permit obtained from the local Fire Department is required.  The Fire Chief reserves the…

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Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable Valentine's Day Gift Collection

Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable Valentine’s Day Gift Collection

Each year the Roundtable collects items for Valentine’s Day and fills gift bags for women, men and children temporarily living in local shelters. These bags are then given to three local shelters. Some examples of items are gift cards for CVS, Target, Friendly’s, grocery stores etc. For mothers in the shelters some items would include bath products, socks, cosmetics, nail polish, hair products,…

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Wayland High School Late Night 2019 seeks support

Wayland High School Late Night 2019 seeks support

Wayland High School Late Night 2019 Help support a safe, fun night for our students!

Saturday, May 18 will be an exciting day for Wayland High School students – it is the evening of the Junior Prom. For the 21st year, Wayland High School parents and the local business community will come together to fund and support “Late Night,” a fun, supervised event for our Prom-goers and their guests…

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dinner and Program: "A Tribute to Aretha Franklin", January 25

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dinner and Program: “A Tribute to Aretha Franklin”, January 25

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dinner and Program: “A Tribute to Aretha Franklin” Wayland Middle School Friday, January 25, 6:00 pm – 8:45 pm Dinner at 6:00 pm, Program starts at 7:30 pm The Boston Parent Council presents the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dinner and Program. All are invited to attend and participate. Menu: Caribbean meal with choice of jerk or fried chicken, rice and peas, mac…

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Owl Struck by Car in Wayland, Mass. NBC Boston 1/15/19: Owl Struck by Car in Wayland, Mass. Police officers responded to a call that an owl was struck by a vehicle Tuesday night in Wayland, Massachusetts.

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Curious Creatures, Monday, January 21 at Claypit

January 21, 2019 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am WHERE: Claypit Hill School Gym 40 Adams Ln Wayland, MA 01778

COST: $15 per family

WCPA presents Curious Creatures, a live hands-on animal show. All families welcome! Flyer online here.

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Stephen Winthrop, a leader in raising awareness about ALS — and a patient, too — dies at 60 Boston Globe 1/14/19: Stephen Winthrop, a leader in raising awareness about ALS — and a patient, too — dies at 60. Upon being diagnosed with ALS, Stephen Winthrop experienced “a blend of disbelief, anger, anguish, and fear,” he would recall. And then he got to work.

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Wayland Winter Farmers' Market, Saturdays through March 16

Wayland Winter Farmers’ Market, Saturdays through March 16

The Wayland Winter Farmers’ Market takes place on Saturdays, 10am-2pm at Russell’s Garden Center though March 16. Special event days include New England Cheese Day (February 9) and Massachusetts Farm Wineries Day (March 9).  The popular Farm Fiber Days will take place on Sundays this year with extended hours of 10am-3pm on January 27 and March 3.  Contact Peg Mallett at pegm@russellsgc.com with…

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Wayland Elementary Schools' PTO is looking for local talents, experiences and donations for the 2019 Backpack Auction

Wayland Elementary Schools’ PTO is looking for local talents, experiences and donations for the 2019 Backpack Auction

The Wayland Elementary Schools’ PTO is gearing up for the 2019 Backpack Auction. The Backpack Auction is the second part of the elementary PTO’s annual fundraising campaign in which the proceeds are divided between Claypit Hill, Happy Hollow, and Loker School. The auction is a chance for the Wayland teachers, staff and community to raise money for the elementary schools by donating items or their…

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Golden Tones chorus marks its 30th anniversary Metrowest Daily News 1/10/19: Golden Tones chorus marks its 30th anniversary. For 30 years, the Golden Tones chorus has delivered sweet sounds to audiences throughout MetroWest with a common theme: a passion for music and putting on a great show.

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Preschool Open House at Bright Horizons in Wayland, Wednesday, January 30

Preschool Open House at Bright Horizons in Wayland, Wednesday, January 30

Are you looking for the perfect fit for your preschooler’s early education? Join Bright Horizons at Wayland for a Preschool Open House to experience how our preschool program prepares children for school success. Explore our preschool classrooms and see our Signature Practices in action, learn more about our play-based approach to curriculum and learning, and meet with our engaging teachers.…

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Cable Advisory Committee Seeking Volunteers

Cable Advisory Committee Seeking Volunteers

The Cable Advisory Committee is currently seeking volunteers. Please send your name, contact information, previous work experience, and any additional information that may help in finding qualified volunteers, to: execasst@wayland.ma.us.

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Rep. Carmine Gentile to Hold District Office Hours

Rep. Carmine Gentile to Hold District Office Hours

State Representative Carmine L. Gentile (D-Sudbury) will hold office hours at the following times on Friday, January 11th, 2019:

9:00am – 10:00am,  Saxonville Mills Cafe & Roastery, 2 Central St, Framingham 10:30am – 11:30am, Wayland Town Building, Selectmen’s Meeting Room, 41 Cochituate Rd, Wayland

Residents of the 13th Middlesex District (Sudbury; Wayland: Precincts 1, 2, 3; Marlborough: Ward…