Wayland Town Crier 3/9/10: Residents participating in Run of the Charles Canoe and Kayak Race. Philip Schneider, Terry Shirey, Robert Flanagan and Ted Fiust, all of Wayland, and Josh Kattef of Weston are among early entries for the 28th Run of the Charles Canoe and Kayak Race in Boston on Sunday, April 25. The Run of the Charles is held to benefit the Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) and its efforts to protect the health, beauty and accessibility of the Charles River. For more information on registration, becoming a volunteer, or any other aspect of the race, call 508-698-6810, e-mail rotc@crwa.org or visit the Charles River Watershed Association website.
Please join us for a special Arftful Afternoon, Saturday, March 20, 2010, 1-4 pm, at Edwards Church, UCC.
See an invitational art show, browse Crafts for a Cause, and enjoy gourmet hot chocolate and treats, as our guest!
Edwards Church is located at 39 Edwards St, Framingham, MA (off Maplewood St. at Stapleton School) See www.edwardschurch.org for [...]
Spring into action with Wayland’s own Midlife Crisis Band for a rockin’ night of dancing to Classic Rock and R&B. This event is being held in memory of Larry Samuels, long-time resident of Natick with many friends in Wayland and surrounding towns. Team Larry was formed in 2007, one year after Larry lost his life [...]
Wayland Town Crier 3/2/10: Residents to run for Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team . On April 19, Mary Kachadurian and Michael Peterson of Weston, and Kerry Peterson and Valene Yorston of Wayland, will be running in the 114th Boston Marathon to help conquer cancer as members of the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge (DFMC) team. To contribute or to support a runner visit www.RunDFMC.org or email the DFMC office (or call 617-632-1970).
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Two events in one day!!
Are there bicycles lingering in your garage or basement? Want to promote bicycle technology as a concrete alternative to war and environmental destruction? Donate your old, yet usable, bikes to Bikes Not Bombs and help others in Central America and Africa. A $10 donation is also requested to offset shipping costs. [...]
Yes, there is snow on the ground, but the countdown to Summer 2010 has begun and The Fresh Air Fund is again in need of host families. Please help place these children into a loving host family home for a fresh air experience they will never forget. In 2009, The Fresh Air Fund's Volunteer Host [...]
In the aftermath of January’s catastrophic earthquake in Haiti, the congregation of Temple Shir Tikva is organizing a Tent Drive to help provide shelter for some of the hundreds of thousands who are homeless. Working in conjunction with a Harvard relief team that is already on the ground, the Temple is asking for contributions to buy family-size tents that can house 7-8 people. Each tent costs about $150, but donations of any size are welcome. Please do not donate actual tents, as the Temple has a bulk supplier they will be working with. Checks should be made out to Temple Shir Tikva, with “Social Action – Tents for Haiti” in the memo line. Please feel free to contact Mimi Facher for more information.
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Collaboration, Connection, Community. DVSN will be holding its Spring Advocate training from March 1, 2010 through March 22, 2010. DVSN is a community-based organization that works in collaboration with the Police Departments of its ten member towns (Acton, Bedford, Boxborough, Carlisle, Concord, Lexington, Lincoln, Maynard, Stow, and Wayland) and Hanscom AFB to combat Domestic Violence. [...]
The MetroWest Free Medical Program provides health care for those without insurance in our communities. The program offered services to more than 1,100 individuals in 2009. We have openings for volunteers at the Sudbury location for Social Workers and Registered Nurses. Social work volunteer responsibilities include meeting with patients to screen for mental health needs, making [...]
Wayland Town Crier 1/28/10: Boston Marathon: Running for two great causes. "I go between nerves and excitement," said Louise Corliss of Wayland, describing how she feels about running the Boston Marathon this year. She made the decision after completing a half-marathon on Oct. 4 at Hampton Beach, N.H., along with her friend and neighbor, Kerry Peterson. Both applied to run as part of charity teams. Corliss will run for the Alzheimer’s Association, as her mother, now living at Sunrise Assisted Living, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s about a year-and-a-half ago. Peterson, whose husband was diagnosed with acute mylogenic leukemia (AML) and has been cancer-free for 10 years, will run for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
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You are invited to join SVT on Saturday February 27, 2010 for a fun-filled evening at the Sheraton in Framingham as we host our XVI Annual Benefit. Every year, SVT’s benefit features a different theme, and this year, we will be celebrating, along with the community of nations, at the “Olympic Gala.”
The evening’s festivities will include cocktails & hors d’oeuvres, dining and dancing, and a silent auction with a wide variety of offerings, many showcasing the talents of our membership. In keeping with the “Olympic Gala” theme, Olympic or nationality inspired attire is encouraged.
Please join with friends, old and new, for this evening of frivolity and camaraderie, as you demonstrate your support of conservation and the SVT mission. Together we can continue to preserve the strategically significant and beautiful lands of our area.
For more information, or to inquire about attendance, auction donations, corporate sponsorship, or hosting a table, please contact Director of Membership Michael Sanders, 978-443-5588, x11, or Office Manager Nancy Hallen, 978-443-5588, x10.
Additional details may also be found online.
Treat yourself and care for others… FAUX BIJOUX has a knack for finding and then discovering how to make luxury beaded jewelry and accessories for a fraction of the cost while still using the same lux materials as the originals!
On Thursday, February 25 at 7pm, with hosts Amy Frankel Nau & Kim Poler, BEEHIVE ART [...]
Metrowest Daily News 1/23/10: Local groups helping in Haiti.
Nancy Todd is a life-long Wayland resident and member of a medical team headed to deliver medical aid for Haiti this week (starting 1/29/10). The team includes her daughter, a doctor, another nurse, and is already coordinated for integration with medical facilities and teams down there.
The team [...]
Wayland residents, Kerry Peterson and Louise Corliss, are requesting your generous support as they raise money for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Alzheimer’s Association, MA/NH Chapter. On April 19 Kerry and Louise will set out in Hopkinton to run the 114th Boston Marathon. As charity runners the goal is not simply to complete the 26.2 mile run from Hopkinton to Boston, but to represent a cause so close to their hearts.
Kerry Peterson, of Old Connecticut Path, will run her first marathon for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in honor of her husband, Hans Peterson, who is now 10 years cancer free. The Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge took its first steps in 1990 as one of the inaugural organizations in the official B.A.A. Boston Marathon® charity program. In 20 years, the DFMC has raised $43 million for the Claudia Adams Barr Program and its initiatives to better understand, treat, and, ultimately, cure cancer. The DFMC directs 100% of funds raised to the Barr Program, which enables scientists at the leading edge of discovery to achieve better cure rates and to enhance patients' quality of life. Donations can be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute on behalf of Kerry by visiting her webpage:
http://www.runDFMC.org/2010/kerryp
Louise Corliss, of West Plain Street, will run her first marathon for the Alzheimer’s Association, MA/NH Chapter in honor of her mother. Louise’s mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2008. The mission of the Alzheimer’s Association is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research, to provide and enhance care and support for all affected, and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association on behalf of Louise by visiting her webpage:
http://alz.kintera.org/boston2010/lcorlissIf you would like to run for a cause please join Kerry Peterson and Louise Corliss on Sunday, March 21
st at 11 a.m. on Dudley Pond's Mansion Beach for
5K Closer To A Cure. This 5K road race and Kids Fun run at 10:30 a.m. will benefit the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Alzheimer’s Association. Awards will be given to top female and male runners and food and drink will be provided after the race. Please join us by doing something good for yourself, have fun and feel great because you are helping two important causes. Please follow this link for more information:
http://www.3craceproductions.com/RacePages/5KCloserToACure.pdf or go straight to register at:
http://www.active.com/running/wayland-ma/5k-closer-to-a-cure-2010
Wayland Town Crier 1/19/10: Local volunteers struggle to get to Haiti. Cramming their checked luggage allotment exclusively with much-needed medical supplies for Haiti, a 10-member aid team for Wayland-based Bread of Compassion is waiting to see whether they will actually get off the ground. The earthquake shattered the control tower for the island nation's main runway a week ago. While American military officers now in charge say capacity has been expanded, flights from other countries and relief groups have been rerouted to neighboring Dominican Republic. And though American Airlines said yesterday it has permission to reopen commercial flights to the devastated capital yesterday, for Bread of Compassion volunteers and the day's other confirmed passengers, that date has been pushed back several times. "It's up in the air," said organization founder and team leader Joe Sapienza, the pastor of Celebration International Church in Wayland. "We'll be on standby."
Wayland – WayCo Amateur Sports Development, Inc., (WASD) whose cornerstone program is the WayCo Softball League, is pleased to announce its recent charitable donations. Five organizations were chosen for this year’s donations. They are: the Daniel G. Burgess Memorial Scholarship at Wayland High School, St. Zepherin’s Parish Youth Ministry Program, Parmenter Food Pantry, Wayland High School Boys Football Program, and Wayland High School Boys Basketball Program.
“We are very pleased to help all five of these groups,” said Connie Burgess, WASD Treasurer. “In addition to collecting food donations for Parmenter’s Food Pantry, we decided to add a monetary donation so families in need can purchase fresh fruits, vegetables and meats at local grocery stores.”
WASD is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit corporation whose mission as stated in its Articles of Organization includes “the promotion and advancement of recreational and amateur sports in the Wayland community.” In addition, its activities have as a goal “to provide for the character development and sportsmanship of young men, women, high school athletes, and children.”
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On March 21, the Fresh Air Fund-Racers will take to the streets at the NYC Half-Marathon! Thank you to the Fresh Air Fund-Racers and their supporters for participating in this world class event. You are making a huge difference in the lives of thousands of Fresh Air children! There is still some space available on the Fresh Air Fund team. If you would like to run, please click here for more information.
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On March 21st, the Fresh Air Fund-Racers will take to the streets at the NYC Half-Marathon! Thank you to the Fresh Air Fund-Racers and their supporters for participating in this world class event. You are making a huge difference in the lives of thousands of Fresh Air children! There is limited availability for this amazing race. If you would like to run, please register here right away.
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The Wayland Community Pool Committee will hold a “pool party” to raise funds for the new pool. The party will be held on Saturday, January 9 from 8pm to midnight at Sandy Burr Country Club in Wayland. The evening will feature entertainment by the Wayland Daddios and dessert, coffee and a cash bar will be available. A live auction will be held featuring goods and services donated by local residents including a paddle tennis party for twelve, dinner for eight prepared in your home by local chef, Frank Cutitta, a week getaway on Lake Winnipesaukee, premiere seating at the Red Sox and Celtics games, a “Ladies Night Out” at the new Libra Spa in Wayland and much more.
Tickets are on sale now through January 9th for $25.00, $50.00 and $100.00 each. To purchase tickets, please visit their website at www.waylandcommunitypool.org or send a check payable to The Wayland Community Pool, c/o10 Clarence Road, Wayland, MA 01778. All donations are tax-deductible.
Construction of the Wayland community Pool (WCP) is scheduled to begin in March 2010 at the site of the Wayland Town Pool, which will close permanently in March. To date, $1.4 million has been raised through private donations. The total cost to build the new pool is $2.5 million. Designs for the WCP include 8-10 lanes with a connected diving well and a larger deck space for more spectators. The new pool will offer a venue for Wayland’s swim teams, swimming lessons, lap swimming and birthday parties. Build a Pool… Build Community.
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The Wayland Hockey Association (WHA) and Whole Foods Market in Wayland have agreed to partner in funding local school ice hockey teams. The two organizations have selected Tuesday, Dec. 8 as Wayland Hockey Day at the natural foods supermarket in Wayland’s business center. Five percent of all in-store sales that day will be donated to [...]
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Troop 1 in Wayland will be holding their traditional Christmas Tree sale the weekends of December 4-6, 11-13 and 18-21 – or until the last tree is sold. They have the same high quality trees as in previous years and are maintaining their prices at last year’s level The tree sale is once again being [...]
The Rivers School varsity basketball teams will host the Weston High School varsity basketball teams for the second annual Heated Lions Tournament on Saturday, December 5th. Play will commence at 4pm in the Rivers gymnasium with the girls varsity teams. The Heated Lions team will then play a scrimmage followed by the boys varsity teams. The Heated Lions Cup will be awarded to the school with the greatest total points accrued. Admission is free and open to the public. Any donations will benefit the Heated Lions sports teams. Heated Lions is an independent sports and recreational program for teens and young adults with disabilities. Wayland resident, Rebecca Lynch, is the president. Her daughter, Elle Bacon, is the cheerleading coach. For more information or to donate, please visit our web site at www.HeatedLions.org.
Unique Gifts at SVT’s Holiday Sale:
A portion of proceeds to support local land conservation
Saturday, December 5: 11AM – 5PM
Wolbach Farm, 18 Wolbach Road, Sudbury, MA.
If you’re looking for an unusual holiday gift, plan to visit the Sudbury Valley Trustees’ Holiday Sale. Artists, artisans and authors will be on hand throughout the day sharing their [...]
For 25 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. Making a donation to the Wayland Public Schools Foundation is a perfect way to say, “Thank You!”
In an effort to go green, the WPSF is encouraging everyone to order
HATS Off certificates through our website,
www.WaylandPublicSchoolsFoundation.org. Certificate forms may also be downloaded from the website and mailed to
P.O. Box 97, Wayland, MA 01778, along with a check made payable to the Wayland Public Schools Foundation. Donations qualify for matching gifts at participating companies.
A personalized certificate will be sent to the faculty member of your choice. The amount donated will not be disclosed.
The deadline for HATS Off donations is Monday, December 21st. For late submissions, delivery of certificates cannot be guaranteed before Winter Break.
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WAYLAND BOOSTER STORE HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE, Thursday, December 3, 12:30-7 pm, Loker School
Need a great gift for your student, relative, friend, coach? Come by the Loker School for a full selection of Wayland sports apparel. Jackets, sweatshirts, hats, blankets, flannel pants, shorts, bags, and more will be on sale. All proceeds support Wayland High [...]
Wayland has a tradition of volunteer Bellringers for the Salvation Army Christmas Kettles in Wayland Center and Cochituate. "Just one hour" is the motto… volunteers ring for just one hour, and feel rewarded for having helped this remarkable charitable effort. If you can help, call Sonja or Jon Strong 508-358-4623 or email cmsonja@comcast.net. Thank you from the many needy people who benefit from your efforts!
If you have a used vehicle you’re thinking of trading in please consider participating in our Vehicle Donation Program, made possible by our partnership with Christmas Motors of Maynard. Christmas Motors generously donates this service, you get the full tax benefit, and we get 100% of the profits, which helps us continue to create innovative [...]
Employees at Longfellow’s Wayside Inn will forgo their traditional Secret Santa gift exchange this year and instead donate to the Toys for Tots organization. Gift shop manager Roberta Fitzgerald suggested the idea to co-workers and then scheduled for the delivery of a Toy for Tots donation box that will stay in the Wayside Inn gift [...]
>Wayland Town Crier 11/24/09: Staples Foundation for Learning provides grant to Wayland-based foundation . Staples Foundation for Learning, a private foundation created by Staples Inc., is making charitable donations to 62 New England nonprofit organizations that provide youth with programs focused on academic achievement, job skills and diversity, including an $1,800 donation to the Wayland-based John Andrew Mazie Memorial Foundation.
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Donate a Christmas Tree to military men and women and their families.
Come to any of Mahoney’s locations until December 6th and purchase a Christmas Tree to donate to a military family. Your donated tree will be picked up and shipped by FedEx to one of over 40 military bases across the country and overseas. [...]
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On Saturday, November 28th, 2009 from 7:30 – 10:00 PM, the Holy Grounds Coffee House will have live acoustic folk and Roots American music at the Trinitarian Congregational Church in Wayland at 53 Cochituate Road. Five groups will be performing. Admission, food and beverages are free. Donations accepted to support Heifer International. For more information see www.tccwayland.org.
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Purchase handmade, one-of-a-kind gifts at the Wayland Depot from December 1 – December 6, and 10% of your purchase will be donated to The Wayland Public Schools Foundation.
Housed in the red train station across from the Library, The Wayland Depot is a volunteer run non-profit that sells hand crafted and unusual items from artists and [...]
Operation ELF (Everybody Loves Families) is an all-volunteer charitable not-for-profit organization designed to bring hope, joy and the spirit of the holidays to children who are wards of the state or who find themselves in transitional living situations regardless of gender, race, religion or nationality. Please sponsor a child’s holiday wish list. Our goal is [...]
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The annual Lights of Remembrance ceremony to illuminate the Dora Efthim Healing Garden will take place on Tuesday, November 24, 4-6pm. The ceremony is an opportunity for remembering loved ones who have passed away, to honor the life of a loved one, or to recognize a special anniversary. The ceremony includes a service of remembrance [...]
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The Wayland Schools' GREEN TEAM Task Force has implemented a district-wide recycling program that reduces Ink Cartridge and Cell Phone waste and earns money for our schools. We now collect empty printer, fax, and copier cartridges as well as cell phones for recycling. Please drop off these items in the Green School collection box at [...]
Sunday, November 29, 5-7pm. Members and non-members welcome. Sign up alone or with a partner. All levels encouraged to come out and play. $30/person, $50/couple. All donations are tax-deductible. 100% of proceeds will be donated to OXFAM America. For more information, contact Lorie Gochenour, 508-358-7355.
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The Wayland Public Schools Foundation sponsored Spelling Bee is Sunday, February 28th at the Wayland High School starting at 12:30 pm. 2nd-5th graders are welcome to participate in this fun, town wide event. Registration packets will be sent home the week of Jan 19th. Extra forms can be found in the elementary school offices and on the WPSF website: waylandpublicschoolsfoundation.org Registration deadline [...]
“Booking It” in the Waiting Room is a program that provides free books for patients in the waiting room of the Adolescent Clinic at Children’s Hospital Boston. The project was launched in January 2005 with the goal of promoting literacy by making books more accessible to adolescents, particularly those who may not otherwise have the [...]
All Wayland Hockey Alumni are invited to skate on Friday night, November 20 from 8-10pm at the Chase rink in Natick. A fun evening including refreshments, raffles & prizes is planned. Meet the coaches and skate with the current boys high school team, and show your support for Wayland Hockey. Skaters may register at www.waylandhockey.org today. [...]
Wayland Town Crier 11/4/09: Flocks of pink flamingos may be landing on your lawn. Residents of Wayland, watch out! Flocks of pink flamingos may be landing on your lawn soon. But don’t worry, these birds are not lost; they have landed in your yard for a good cause and they will not leave a [...]
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Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Wayland welcomes Food Donations for those in need this Thanksgiving season. Beginning November 1, 2009, the Wayland office, located at 311 Boston Post Rd., will be an ongoing drop-off location collecting nonperishable food items Monday-Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am-12pm. Items donated at the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage location [...]
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The holiday season is the perfect time to help out a child who might otherwise not have new clothes or toys this year. For the next four weeks, Temple Shir Tikva will be distributing holiday wish lists from children who live in shelters in the Metrowest area to participating individuals and families. If you are interested in [...]
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Mistress of Ceremonies: Joyce Kulhawik, plus Vocalists, Musicians, Wayland School bands. Complimentary Dessert Reception at Intermission. Tickets: $40 per person
(Child care: $10 per child at Happy Hollow School —- Reserve spot now 508-358-3755). Send checks to: Wayland METCO Program, P.O. Box 408, Wayland, MA 01778 or pay online at www.wayland.k12.ma.us (Click DONATION). Telephone: 508-358-3755
The afternoon [...]
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The Wayland Depot is a great place to shop. The convenience, the warmth, the parking and the ambience all lead to a happy experience! Their profits go to the Town of Wayland charities.
Their crafters are form all over the country, mostly from New England. They have lovely new merchandise; unique pottery and attractive colorful glassware from Maine, [...]
METCO funding was cut for this fiscal year and there are currently no funds for late buses, elementary through high school. We are spearheading a combination of fundraising events to restore the buses for this year. One of these events is called, “Wayland’s Got Talent…and Fashion” which will be held on Sunday, November 15th, [...]
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Mother Nature Network 10/19/09: Spread the love, share some bread. Ten years ago, Karen Kiefer and her daughters began making, baking and sharing bread with neighbors and friends in their community. The response to their kindness was so overwhelmingly positive that the family decided to expand the gesture, giving bread to as many [...]
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First Parish to sponsor 2nd Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, November 11th, Veteran's Day, from 9am-2pm.
First Parish in Wayland, located at 50 Cochituate Rd at the intersections of Rtes 20 and 27, is sponsoring its 2nd Red Cross Blood Drive. If you've never donated blood before, now is the time to try. Donating [...]
The Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage office in Wayland is accepting food donations for those in need this Thanksgiving season. Beginning November 1, 2009, the Wayland office, located at 311 Boston Post Rd., will be collecting nonperishable food items Monday-Friday 9am–5pm and on Saturdays 9am-12pm.
Items donated at the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage location will go to [...]
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Save A Dog will hold its Annual Benefit Auction/Dinner Dance at Sandy Burr Country Club in Wayland. Come for an evening of fun, socializing and bidding on many great items to help raise funds for homeless dogs. Now in its tenth year, Save A Dog finally has an adoption facility located in Sudbury from which [...]
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Wayland Town Crier 10/14/09: Homecoming win for Wayland Public Schools Foundation. Wayland celebrated its first homecoming event at the Homecoming Party hosted by the Wayland Public Schools Foundation (WPSF) on Oct. 3. The party built on the enthusiasm and excitement generated by the celebration of 100 years of Wayland High School football, capped by a [...]
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