Friday, February 17, 2012
Library events and high school basketball games are on the docket for today.
1. Library events: Events today at the Weston Public Library include the weekly Friday music and coffee break at 10 a.m. and a storytime for three-, four- and five-year-olds at 4 p.m. 2. Toddler playgroup: The Weston Community Center will host a drop-in toddler playgroup at the Weston Community Center at 10:15 a.m. 3. Teen movie: Middle and high school teens are invited to drop in to the library at 3:15 p.m. to watch the movie "Eclipse" on the big screen in the Community Room with surround sound. Drinks and snacks will be provided. 4. High school basketball: High school games today include freshman girls vs. Bedford High School, 4 p.m.; girls' junior varsity vs. Bedford, 5:30 p.m.; girls' varsity vs. Bedford, 7 p.m.; freshman boys at …
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Deer forum, talk on Afghanistan and more to know about today.
1. Deer forum: The Weston Conservation Commission will host the third and final event in its series of presentations about Weston’s deer population. The meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Weston Community Center. 2. Meetings: Other meetings tonight include those of the Public Transportation Advisory Committee and the Finance Committee; click here for more information. 3. Afghanistan talk: The Weston Military History Group will host a talk called "Medical Service in Afghanistan," to be given by Timothy Haley, M.D., at the Weston Public Library at 7:30 p.m. 4. Library events: Other events at the library include a morning music for kids program, an afternoon memoir workshop and an evening knitting class. 5. Outside: Today should be …
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Last day to register to vote, meetings tonight and more for your day.
1. Last day to register to vote: Today is the last day to register to vote in the presidential primary election on March 6. The town clerk's office in Town Hall will be open from 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. for those who wish to register, and mail-in registration forms, available at Town Hall, must be postmarked by midnight. 2. High school sports: Games today include freshman boys' basketball vs. Wayland High School, at Wayland Middle School, 4 p.m.; girls' varsity ice hockey vs. Concord-Carlisle High School, the Rivers School, 333 Winter St., 7:50 p.m.; and boys' varsity ice hockey at Attleboro High School, 8 p.m. 3. Library events: Events at the Weston Public Library include an ongoing course on keeping a journal as well as storytimes for two-year-…
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Happy Valentine's Day!
1. Happy Valentine's Day! If you are still in need of something for your sweetheart, there's still time--check our local shopping guide for suggestions. 2. High school basketball: High school basketball games include freshman boys vs. Boston Latin Academy, 4 p.m.; boys' junior varsity basketball vs. Boston Latin School, 4 p.m.; and boys' varsity basketball vs. Boston Latin School, 5:30 p.m. 3. More basketball: The middle school gym is open to the public on Tuesday nights for pick-up games or for practicing skills. The cost is $4; bring your own basketball. 4. Tax help for seniors: Weston resident Chick Swain will provide free assistance to taxpayers age 60 and over in preparing their income tax returns. The service will be available every …
Monday, February 13, 2012
Jazz concert, Alice Peisch office hour, and more to start your week.
1. Jazz event: The Weston Tri-M Society will host the Middle School and High School Jazz Bands and the High School Jazz Choir at the fourth annual Jazz Under the Stars tonight at Weston Town Hall at 7 p.m. Proceeds from the event will go to musiConnects, a Boston-based charity providing musical experiences and instruction to children in the Boston area. 2. Alice Peisch office hour: State Rep. Alice Peisch will hold an open office hour at Weston Town Hall today at 10:45 a.m. Constituents may visit Rep. Peisch at their convenience during the designated hour on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointment is necessary. 3. Selectmen: The Board of Selectmen will meet tonight at 7 p.m. at Weston Town Hall. Click here for the agenda. 4. …
Friday, February 10, 2012
Benefit dance at Weston High School, basketball games and have you done your V-Day shopping yet?
1. Morning meeting: The 128 Central Corridor Coalition will meet at 8:30 a.m. at Weston Town Hall. 2. Benefit dance: Weston High School is hosting an all-school dance to benefit Best Buddies, an organization that strives to enhance the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships and integrated employment. The event starts at 7:30 p.m. and will include musical entertainment by Rushin' Embassy. (Check Patch later this morning for WHS blogger Tanner Skenderian's post on the event.) 3. Basketball: High school basketball games today include freshman girls' basketball vs. Waltham High School, 4 p.m.; girls' junior varsity basketball vs. Waltham High School; 5:30 p.m.; girls' varsity …
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Meetings, Islam awareness, and did somebody say free bagels?
1. Free bagels: Bruegger's Bagels will celebrate both National Bagel Day and its 29th birthday with its second annual Three Free Bagel Day Birthday Bash. It's open until 5; stop in for your freebies. 2. Islam awareness: The Weston High School Muslim Student Association invites the Weston Community to its second annual Islam Awareness Night, held tonight from 7-9 p.m. at the WHS Media Center. 3. Brainstorming: The Weston300 Committee will meet for a brainstorming session at 7 p.m. at Weston Community Center. 4. Meetings: In other meetings, the Finance Committee will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Weston Community Center and the Agricultural Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Weston Town Hall. 5. Outside: Today should be partly sunny with a high…
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Annual chorus concert, library events, and a lot of trash talk for your mid-week.
1. Trash talk: The Weston Climate Group will host a presentation and discussion about trash, including where it comes from and what really happens to it when we think it goes away. The presentation will be held at 7 p.m. at the Weston Public Library and will include a short film, The Story of Stuff, which describes the impacts and implications of our production and consumption patterns. For more information, check the Weston Climate Group's website. 2. Annual chorus concert at Regis: The Weston High School Chorus and Community Chorus will join for their annual chorus concert at the Regis College Fine Arts Center, presenting Vivaldi's "Gloria" at 8 p.m. The event is free; those attending are asked to park at Weston High School starting at 7…
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Registering young voters, evening meetings and more for your day today.
1. Student voters: The League of Women Voters will be at Weston High School during lunch today to register students who will be 18 by the date of the presidential primary on Tuesday, March 6. Students should bring licenses or know the last four numbers of their Social Security number to register. In Massachusetts, anyone registered as "unenrolled" (Independent) may choose either a Republican or Democratic ballot in the primary. 2. Dam update: The Conservation Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. Among the items scheduled to be discussed is a public discussion on Hobbs Dam that the commission recently held. 3. Meetings: Other meetings include the Planning Board at 7 p.m. and the Board of Assessors at 6:45 p.m., both at Weston Hall. 4. Tax help…
Monday, February 6, 2012
School Committee meeting, basketball games and more to start your week.
1. School Committee: The Weston School Committee will meet tonight at 7 p.m. at Case House. Click here for the agenda. 2. Community Preservation Committee: In other meetings, the Community Preservation Committee will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall. 3. Basketball games: High school games today include freshman boys' basketball vs. Concord-Carlisle High School, 4 p.m.; boys' junior varsity basketball vs. Concord-Carlisle, 5:30 p.m; and boys' varsity basketball vs. Concord-Carlisle, 7 p.m. 4. Love your job? Weston High School is looking for speakers for Career Day 2012. If you have an interesting job or career story to share with students, consider speaking with student groups for about 40 minutes. Career Day is Wednesday, March 7. Email Lee …
