Friday, February 22, 2013
Our picks for things to do near home this weekend.
Sondheim's Fairy-Tale Musical "Into the Woods" When/Where: Friday, Feb. 22, 7 p.m.; Regis College, 235 Wellesley St., Weston The Buzz: Director David Tierney and Assistant Director / Musical Director Chris Holownia lead the talented 23-person cast and live orchestra. 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: 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 HOPEsudbury Collecting Food For Pet Shelters When/Where: Saturday, Feb. 23, 9 a.m., through March 8; Sudbury Grange #121, 326 Concord Road, Sudbury The Buzz: HOPEsudbury is supporting local…
Friday, February 15, 2013
Our picks for things to do near home this weekend.
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: 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 Sale When/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 Bonding When/Where: Saturday, 9:15 a.m., Atkinson Pool/Fairbank Community Center, (40 Fairbank Road, Sudbury) The Buzz: Kindermusik Family Time …
Friday, February 1, 2013
Our picks for things to do close to home this weekend.
"Focus on Feeders" Midwinter Bird Count When/Where: All day Saturday and Sunday from the comfort of your own home, in front of a window with a view of your backyard and/or birdfeeder. The Buzz: Mass Audubon is asking for help conducting its annual "Focus of Feeders" midwinter bird count. This just means you keep track of how many of a single species you see in your yard at a given time and submit the info to Mass Audubon for a chance to win prizes. There are helpful charts and a report form available. Price: Free Forum on Fossil Fuel Divestiture When/Where: Sunday, 12:30 p.m. at Congregational Church of Weston, UCC (130 Newton St., Weston) The Buzz: Wondering how you can make a statement to companies regarding their policies on fossil …
Friday, January 25, 2013
Our picks for things to do near home this weekend.
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's 300th anniversary was rescheduled from earlier in the month ... when the temperatures were less than wintry. That shouldn't be a problem this …
Friday, January 18, 2013
A few things to do during your long holiday weekend in Wayland, Weston, Sudbury and Acton.
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 during this year's breakfast. The ticket price includes the speaker, a breakfast buffet and the annual Martin Luther King Jr. gift to Weston Public Schools. Price: $25. Tickets must be purchased by Friday, Jan. 18. Contact Flora Booth at (781) 899-2006 or florabooth@comcast.net 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 …
Friday, January 11, 2013
Our picks for things to do this weekend in and near Wayland, Weston, Sudbury and Acton.
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 Weston300 events scheduled for Saturday, including an Open House at First Parish, J. Ward Carter Awards Ceremony and Candlelight Reception and more. Price: Free 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. …
Friday, January 4, 2013
A look at five events this weekend in and near Weston, Wayland, Sudbury and Acton.
A Night of A Cappella When/Where: Friday, 8 p.m. at First Parish Church (349 Boston Post Road, Weston) The Buzz: The Weston High School Town Criers will be joined by the Washington University Stereotypes, in which WHS grad Danny Lamere sings, for this fundraiser. The event will raise money to send the Washington University Stereotypes on their Winter Tour. Price: A voluntary donation of $20 is suggested. 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: It's back! Another season of the Wayland Winter Farmers' Market will kick off Saturday with plenty of goods and products to browse and buy ... more than enough reasons to hang out in the warmth and …
Friday, December 14, 2012
There is much going on close to home this weekend.
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 finish up your shopping with a few unique finds while also supporting a good cause. A percentage of sales will go to the league's scholarship and community funds. Price: Free Gloria: A Renaissance Christmas Pageant When/Where: Saturday, 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. at First Parish Church (349 Boston Post Road, Weston) The Buzz: This annual event features Renaissance music, giant puppets, dancers and sing-along. The family-friendly event is described as "personal and inviting, extravagant and intimate" by the …
Friday, December 7, 2012
You know it's the holiday season when there are this many holiday-themed events going on so close to home.
Shop for a Cause -- Holiday Shopping at the Josiah Smith Tavern When/Where: Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Josiah Smith Tavern (358 Boston Post Road, Weston) The Buzz: Christmas is just over two weeks away, whatever you haven't marked off your list ... better hop to it. Check out a wide array of items from vendors including TophDaddy Designs, Shamanuti and many more. Price: Free 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 …
Friday, November 30, 2012
There's plenty of holiday-themed and other entertainment taking place this weekend.
Trim-A-Tree When/Where: Saturday, 4 p.m. at Congregational Church of Weston (130 Newton Street, Weston) The Buzz: Looking to spread a little holiday glitter on a rug that you don't have to clean. This annual event features a potluck meal, ornament making and, of course, tree trimming. Price: Free. Guests are asked to bring a potluck item according to their last name. Click the link above for details. CAPA's College A Cappella Concert When/Where: Saturday, 7:30 p.m. at Wayland High School (264 Old Connecticut Path, Wayland) The Buzz: This popular concert features stellar collage a cappella groups from throughout the region as well as short performances by WHS a cappella groups. Price: 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Annual Ski/Winter Gear Sale at …
Isabella Jancourtz
12:43 pm on Saturday, January 12, 2013
Inge accepts the Weston Peace Prize, with gracious good humor. It is a T-shirt with John Lennon's art saying "Come Together," Which Yoko had been selling at show of his paintings and drawings called "Yoko Ono presents 'Imagine Peace' Celebrating John's Message of Peace and Love." Another bright moment at the Flower Power Peace Pot. Come join us some Saturday morning, from 11 to 11:30am. It is an … more ›