Friday, May 3, 2013
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are some ideas near home.
Get In Shape for Women Boot Camp for One Fund When/Where: Saturday, May 4, at 12:30 p.m. at the Weston Town Green, 400 Boston Post Road, Weston. Why Go: Erin Denehy, a trainer at Get in Shape for Women, will lead participants in a 26.2-minute total body workout to commemorate the marathon and the bombing victims. The participant fee will be donated to One Fund Boston. Price: $10 Future Fixers Invention Adventure When/Where: Saturday, May 4 at 1 p.m. at the Weston Community Center, 20 Alphabet Lane, Weston. Why Go: This workshop, led by Rudy Ruggles, is designed for middle schoolers who enjoy coming up with creative ways to solve tricky problems. In this case, the problem is that an invisible dog has gone missing and kids will tasked with …
Friday, April 26, 2013
A few things to keep everyone entertaining near home this weekend.
Spring Fling on the Town Green When/Where: Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Weston Town Green (400 Boston Post Road, Weston). Why Go: This annual event is all about kids in grades K-4. Food, games, music, and activites. All proceeds benefit City Year Boston. Price: Activites $1 each Unleashed by Petco Grand Opening in Wayland When/Where: Saturday and Sunday, April 27-28 from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. at Unleashed by Petco (400 Boston Post Road, Wayland). Why Go: Fun for you and your four-legged friend. The grand opening at this Wayland Town Center store features doggie ice cream, giveaways and lots more. Price: Free Shower for Shelters Wine Tasting When/Where: Friday, April 26 at 7 p.m. at Sudbury Wine & Spirits (410 Boston Post Road, Sudbury…
Friday, April 19, 2013
A few things to do this weekend near home.
14th Annual Charles River Earth Day Cleanup When/Where: Saturday, April 20, 2013, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at sites all along the Charles River and its tributaries. Why Go: This annual event depends on thousands of volunteers to come together and remove 40 tons of trash along the Charles River and its tributaries. Check out the link above for information on how to register and locations near you. Price: Free The Healing Oils of the Bible Seminar When/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…
Friday, April 12, 2013
A few things that are going on near home this weekend.
Paintings by Maureen O'Connor and Drawings by David Harrison When/Where: Ongoing at Weston Public Library (87 School St., Weston) Why Go: Peruse some local art in the quiet of your local library. This is just a fun way to support local creative and perhaps see something new. Price: Free Poets David Ferry and Gail Mazur Reading Their Work When/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 Day When/Where: Saturday, April 13 at 11 a.m. at Haskell …
Friday, April 5, 2013
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are our picks for the fun activities near home.
Weston Friendly Society Presents 'Gypsy' When/Where: Saturday, April 6 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 7 at 2 p.m. at 1 Townhouse Road, Weston. Why Go: This is all about a time of glitz and glamour and caberet as the Weston Friendly Society presents its spring production of "Gypsy." Price: $18-$23 Spring Tag Sale When/Where: Saturday, April 6 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Congregational Church of Weston, UCC, 130 Newton St., Weston. Why Go: A beautiful weekend, a stellar bargain? Why not go? STop by to browse a wide variety of goods and items, including tables of hand-woven and beaded products from Guatemala, which benefit the work of Mil Milagros. Price: Free Spring College A Cappella Concert When/Where: Saturday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m. at Wayland High…
Friday, March 29, 2013
A few things to do in and near your hometown this weekend.
Annual Egg Hunt Where/When: Weston Town Green, 400 Boston Post Road, Weston; 9 a.m., Saturday, March 30. Why Go: Why wouldn't you want to go? Children will scamper throughout the green searching for eggs and visiting with the Spring Bunny. Bring a basket or bags for the egg collection. Price: Free Good Friday and Easter Services Where/When: Varies Why Go: Good Friday is celebrated today and Easter on Sunday. Many congregations throughout Weston will hold special services, egg hunts and meals. Click the link for our schedule of events. Price: Free Discovery Day: HiberNation Where/When: The Discovery Museums, 177 Main St., Acton; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, March 30. (with events scheduled throughout that time) Why Go: Are your kids asking …
Friday, March 22, 2013
A few things to do west of Boston this weekend.
Palm Sunday and Pancake Brunch When/Where: Sunday at 10:30 a.m.; Congregational Church of Weston, UCC, 130 Newton St., Weston. Details: Worship this week will feature a dramatic readings that takes place in Jerusalem during Jesus' last week. Children will participate in a traditional Parade of Palms and the service will feature music and Scripture readings. After the service, the senior high youth group will serve a pancake brunch. Price: Brunch is $5 per person with a $20 maximum per family. Spring Egg Hunt When/Where: Saturday at 3 p.m.; The Loker School, 47 Loker St., Wayland Details: 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 …
Friday, March 15, 2013
Here are our picks for what do close to home this weekend.
Commonwealth Ballet Presents 'Intrigue' Where/When: Regis College, 235 Wellesley St., Weston; 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 16 and 2 p.m., Sunday, March 17. Why Go: The Commonwealth Ballet is presenting four works in a variety of styles including two world premiere's and Aaron Copeland's "Hear Ye! Hear Ye!" Price: $20-$28 Model Matzah Bakery & Passover Experience Where/When: Nobscot Reservation, 1 Nobscot Road, Sudbury; 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., Sunday, March 17. Why Go: this annual event brings participants together -- wearing bakers' hats, of course -- for the complete Matzah experience. From threshing and winnowing the wheat stalks to watching fresh Matzah come out of an authentic Matzah oven. Price: $8 (RSVP at 978-443-0110 or email info@…
Friday, March 8, 2013
Our picks for things to do near home this weekend.
Beginnings School's March Open House When/Where: Sunday, March 10, 10 a.m., Beginnings School, 210 South Ave., Weston The Buzz: Chat with the school's teachers and staff, tour the facility, and meet the Dr. Donna Housman, Beginnings School founder. Price: Free Screening of "Race to Nowhere" When/Where: Friday, March 8, 6 p.m., Happy Hollow School, 63 Pequot Road, Wayland The 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 Viva Guatemala! When/Where: Saturday, March 9, 1 p.m., Mango Tree Artisans, 410 Boston Post Road, Sudbury The Buzz: A celebration of things Guatemalan is being held. Author Laurie Levinger will read from her book…
Friday, March 1, 2013
Our picks for things to do near home this weekend.
Beginnings School's Winter Festival When/Where: March 2, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Beginnings School, 210 South Ave., Weston The Buzz: Activities for kids and families include drumming with Rhythm Kids, gigantic bubbles, experimenting with ice ramps, petting exotic animals, enjoying an ice sculpting show, and more. Pricing: $10 per family Wayland Winter Farmers' Market When/Where: Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Russell's Garden Center, 397 Boston Post Road, Wayland The 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 "The Gondoliers" When/Where: March 1, 8 p.m.; March 2, 2 …
Alexandra Ash
8:50 pm on Friday, April 19, 2013
The Annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup has been postponed until next Saturday, April 27. -Alexandra Ash Charles River Watershed Association more ›