Community Calendar

10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Drop-in Volunteer Day
Wayland Free Public Library
(5 Concord Road)
Are you short an hour or two for your community service hours? We can help! Stop by the Children’s Room desk to be assigned tasks to get those volunteer hours. Ages 13 & up. Free.

Sunday, March 8
10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
CAPA Jazz Brunch
Bullfinchs Restaurant (730 Boston Post Road, Sudbury)
Enjoy a relaxed brunch accompanied by live performances from talented WHS student musicians and browse an online auction featuring student artwork and generous donations from local businesses. Auction items will be added through March 2, when bidding opens at 12 p.m. It’s never too early to register to bid — and be sure to purchase your tickets after reserving your table.

2–4 p.m.
Bring Your Art to Life Through Video
Arts Wayland (35 Andrew Ave.)
As part of the Margaret Stewart Masterclass Series, join us for a live, in-person workshop with award-winning filmmaker and PBS producer Roberto Mighty, MFA. This dynamic two-hour session will teach artists how to confidently share their creative journey through video using only a smartphone and free tools. Participants will learn how to hook an audience on camera, use narrative structure to tell the story of their artistic process, capture strong visuals with simple lighting and framing techniques, and edit polished videos using the CapCut app with text and music. $25.

Tuesday, March 10
7–8:30 p.m.
Conversations, Not Confrontations
First Parish Wayland (225 Boston Post Road)
This continuation of a four-session workshop is all about building skills for real-life and online conversations — especially with people whose life experiences or perspectives differ from your own. Together, we’ll practice how to show up with curiosity and self-awareness, even when conversations feel uncomfortable or perspectives don’t align. Jamele Adams, an educator, facilitator, and community peacemaker, will lead these in-person sessions where participants can practice empathetic listening, learn from one another, and build trust and connection. Together, participants will choose the discussion topic for each session. By the end, you’ll have concrete tools to engage across differences — face-to-face and online. Free.

Thursday, March 12
7–8:30 p.m.
All Things Nancy Drew with Alicia Mellow
Wayland Free Public Library
(5 Concord Road)
Come learn about the history of the beloved sleuth Nancy Drew. Gain an understanding of the many different editions that have been printed since the first book came out in the 1930s. Discover new facts about the series, ask questions, and share stories and reminisce about your childhood in the company of other Nancy Drew fans.

6–8 p.m.
Art Workshop: Closing the February Exhibit
Lit Dental Esthetics & Implant Center (233 Boston Post Road)
Join us for a hands-on art workshop with visual artist Lilimarq, creator of REPOP ART. Using discarded architectural samples, participants will explore transformation, balance, and creative reuse—turning overlooked materials into meaningful, functional art.
Inspired by Bauhaus principles and her roots in 1970s Caracas, Lilimarq’s work blends color, geometry, and intention into poetic statements on renewal and ecological awareness. Register at tinyurl.com/lilimarq.

7–8:30 p.m.
Social Worker Drop-in Hours
Wayland Free Public Library
(5 Concord Road)
Stop by the library for free and confidential resources. The social worker can help anyone with basic needs like food access or employment, make referrals to services, or provide support. Narcan will also be available to take at no cost. No appointment needed. Email lkeating@wayland.ma.us with any questions.

Sunday, March 15
1–3 p.m.
Beginner and Beyond the Basics Zentangle Workshops
Arts Wayland (35 Andrew Ave.)
Discover the relaxing and creative Zentangle Method, an easy-to-learn approach to creating beautiful, structured patterns. In the Beginner Zentangle class, students will learn the eight original steps of the Zentangle Method, foundational tangles (patterns), and basic principles and vocabulary. Working on small paper tiles, you’ll create your own original piece. $35 per class (materials included) Class Size: Minimum 5 / Maximum 16 students.

Tuesday, March 17
8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Arts Wayland (35 Andrew Ave.)
The Artist Page (first session)
The Artist Page, a six-week guided creative practice designed to move beyond overthinking and into authentic expression. Each session includes grounding, gentle prompts for writing, drawing, or a blend of both, and optional sharing in a supportive, non-evaluative space. Classes meet on Tuesdays from 10 to 11:30 AM on March 17, 24, 31 and April 7, 14, 28 (no session April 21). $333.

Thursday, March 19
7–8 p.m.
From Gas Induction: Cleaner Cooking for Your Home and Climate
Zoom webinar
You may have heard people talking about switching from gas to induction cooking – and for good reason. Induction cooktops offer a cleaner, safer, and more efficient way to cook, while helping reduce indoor air pollution and supporting your home electrification. Join our free webinar to learn how induction works, get tips, and discover incentives to make the switch. Register now: bit.ly/cleaner-cooking

Friday, March 20
9:30–11:15 a.m.
Great Decisions
Wayland Free Public Library
5 Concord Road)
Prepare to discuss the world! Join our current events discussion group. Preparation involves reading an 8-page article from the Great Decisions Briefing Book. Our meetings consist of a 20-minute documentary film screening and lively, peer-facilitated discussion on the most critical global issues facing America today. Trump’s aggressive trade and tariff policies have shaken global economic norms. What’s the rationale behind this radical shift in economic policy, and what are the implications for multilateral trade and geopolitics?

Thursday, March 26
4–5 p.m.
Teen Afternoon Tea
Wayland Free Public Library
(5 Concord Road)
Take a study break with tea and cookies. Bring your own to share or enjoy the ones provided. Please bring an ingredient list for cookies you bring, whether store bought or homemade. No nuts, please. Program led by Ms. Salome, librarian and baker. For grades 6 and up. Free.

Sunday, March 29
5–7 p.m.
Sound Journey
Arts Wayland (35 Andrew Ave.)
A transformational sonic experience is an immersive sound healing event blending gentle movement, breathwork, and groundbreaking live music into one deeply restorative evening. Co hosted by Dave Fiuczynski, Professor at Berklee College of Music, and Nissa Diantina, this unique offering begins with 20 to 25 minutes of guided breathwork and stretching to ground the body. The journey then flows into a 40 to 45 minute meditative soundscape performed live on Fiuczynski’s custom double neck guitar tuned to healing frequencies. Unlike traditional sound baths, this experience weaves live performance, microtonal textures, and ambient sound design with mindful movement. $30.

Monday, March 30
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Conversations with People who Hate Me
Wayland High School auditorium (264 Old Connecticut Path)
Wayland Community Action Network (WaylandCAN) is thrilled to welcome Dylan Marron, an award-winning writer, producer, and viral TED speaker, on how to engage respectfully across differences. Dylan is the creator and host of the acclaimed podcast “Conversations with People Who Hate Me,” a Webby Award–winning series praised for its powerful exploration of empathy and human connection. His TED Talk, “Empathy Is Not Endorsement,” has been viewed millions of times, and he was a writer on the critically acclaimed series Ted Lasso. Free.