Community Calendar

Friday, Feb. 20
2–4 p.m.
Wayland Free Public Library
(5 Concord Road)
Social Worker Drop-in Hours
Everyone is welcome to seek help. Stop by for free and confidential resources. The social worker can help 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. Most Fridays from 2–4 p.m. No appointment needed. Contact lkeating@wayland.ma.us with any questions.

Friday, Feb. 20
6–7 p.m.
Wayland Free Public Library
(5 Concord Road)
After Hours Hide and Seek
Join the Wayland library staff after the library is closed for as many rounds of hide and seek as we can fit into an hour. Grades 6-12 only. Free.

Tuesday, Feb. 24
7–8:30 p.m.
Wayland Free Public Library
(5 Concord Road)
Science and the Art of Storytelling with Dr. Nick Castle
Science needs more storytellers. We like to make a dividing line between researchers and communicators, but effective communication is at the very heart of science. Most science is told as dry facts without motivating context. From the proposal pitch, into the lab, and through to publication, the ability to tell a captivating story is essential. If you’re interested in science but deterred by the need for a doctoral degree, then this lecture is for you. Free.

Thursday, March 5
10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Arts Wayland (35 Andrew Ave.)
Mindfulness and Art Workshop
A six-week experiential series designed to cultivate presence, emotional regulation, and creative resilience. Led by instructor Isabel Zhang at Arts Wayland, this unique program invites participants to explore mindfulness through guided meditation, reflective prompts, and neurographic art — an intuitive, calming art practice that gently engages the brain and nervous system. No prior art experience is needed. Each session offers a supportive space to stay present with discomfort, build flexibility and self-trust, and move forward with greater intention—both on the page and in daily life. Thursdays, March 5–April 9. $333.

Saturday, March 7
1–4:30 p.m.
Amy Marks Studio (111 Riverview Ave., Waltham)
Mosaic Heart or Jewelry Workshop
Take a break from the everyday and spend an inspiring afternoon creating art with Arts Wayland member Amy Marks. These relaxed, hands-on mosaic workshops invite you to design and complete either a decorative round mosaic mirror or a mosaic heart in a single afternoon. Choose from a wide selection of materials — including millefiori, beads, recycled jewelry, and glass — to bring your design to life. Participants are encouraged to bring pieces of costume jewelry that hold personal meaning to incorporate into their mosaic, making each finished piece truly unique. $80.

Sunday, March 8
10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Bulfinch’s Restaurant (730 Boston Post Road, Sudbury)
CAPA Jazz Brunch
Join us for the second annual Wayland High School CAPA (Creative and Performing Arts) Jazz Brunch with live performances from talented WHS student musicians, and browse our online auction featuring student artwork and generous donations from local businesses. Auction items will be added through March 2, when bidding opens at 12:00 p.m. It’s never too early to register to bid — and be sure to purchase your tickets after reserving your table!

Tuesday, March 10
7–8:30 p.m.
First Parish Church (225 Boston Post Road)
Conversations, Not Confrontations
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. By the end, you’ll have concrete tools to engage across differences — face to face and online.
Sponsored by Wayland Public Schools, and the Human Rights, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, with support from the Lydia Maria Child Fund of First Parish Church in Wayland. Free.

Sunday, March 15
1–3 p.m.
Arts Wayland (35 Andrew Ave.)
Beginner and Beyond the Basics Zentangle Workshops
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). Minimum five/maximum 16 students.