At Foster Wallace Personal Injury Lawyers, giving back matters. Through our 12 Months of Giving initiative, we’re donating $3,000 each month in 2026 to local nonprofits making a difference. We invite you to nominate a local nonprofit meaningful to you using the form on our event page. Monthly recipients will be announced on our website and social media channels.
Mondays, Fall 2025-26 semester, 15 weeks: Sep 22 – Jan 26 (no class 10/13, 12/22, 12/29, 1/19) 6:00 - 7:00 - age 8-12 Unleash your inner star in this high-energy vocal class led by music producer and educator Dan Searl! Learn the foundations of great singing, develop confidence, and perform hit songs with friends who love to sing just like you. From warmups to performance-ready pop routines, students will build skills and make memories in a supportive, exciting environment. Whether you're new to singing or ready for the spotlight, this is your chance to shine! With instructor Dan Searl, Voice Faculty
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Thinking about solar but not sure where to start? Learn how solar works, typical paybacks, financing options, and how it can help lower energy costs while supporting a cleaner, healthier community! We will hear from Boston Solar, a long-time local installer, and neighbors who have solar systems. More than 420 Wayland neighbors have installed solar systems – saving money and supporting a clean energy economy. Register: www.tinyurl.com/home-solar-webinar
Reset Your Nervous System: An Adult Creative Journey Into 2026 Arts Wayland Gallery | 4 Thursdays beginning January 8 10:30–11:45 AM Designed for adults, this 4-week creative series offers a grounding, neuroscience-based approach to closing out 2025 and stepping intentionally into 2026. More than an art class or vision board workshop, this is a hands-on experience that helps you regulate your nervous system, reduce stress, and rewire your inner state through non-verbal creative expression. Using rhythm, bilateral movement, gratitude practices, and guided reflection, participants build a 2026 vision from a calm, aligned, and empowered place. No art experience required —
Cheer on Team USA with us at our Winter Games Watch Parties! Enjoy the action on our big screen, along with plenty of snacks and beverages while we celebrate the spirit of the games together. - Wednesday, February 11th at 1:30pm - Figure Skating, Ice Dance - Thursday, February 12th at 1:30pm - Snowboarding, Short-Track Skating - Thursday, February 19th at 1pm - Women's Figure Skating, Women's Ice Hockey Gold Medal Final Registration requested. Contact the COA at 508-358-2990 or coa@wayland.ma.us to register.
Get that guitar out of the closet! Whether you’re a complete beginner or returning after a break - pick up your guitar and unlock the joy of playing together, in this fun and accessible class created especially for adult learners! Our instructor Dan will guide you through the essential basic techniques. You’ll learn melodies, lead lines, and solid rhythm skills—including strumming patterns, rhythmic notation, and both open and barre chords. Each class blends group instruction with hands-on help and practical playing, making progress feel natural and rewarding. No pressure—just music, growth, and a good time, while you develop the confidence
Trump’s return has marked a break from 80 years of U.S. foreign policy leadership, embracing an “America First” approach. This chapter explores the risks of isolation and diminished influence in relation to Trump 2.0 foreign policy.
Everyone is welcome to seek help. Stop by the Library 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, 2-4 PM. No appointment needed. Contact lkeating@wayland.ma.us with any questions.
Ever gotten the urge to play hide & seek in the library? Live out your dreams this February break at our after-hours teen event! 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.
Join us for an inspiring evening of creativity at the stunning new Arts Wayland Gallery! In this hands-on mosaic workshop, you’ll create your own small mosaic picture frame or wearable mosaic jewelry—the choice is yours when you arrive. Explore a vast selection of shimmering glass and beads, then craft your one-of-a-kind design using Apoxie Sculpt (no grouting required!). Whether you're a total beginner or an experienced maker, you’ll leave with a sparkling keepsake and a full heart. 🎨 All materials included 💎 No experience needed ✨ Come for the art, stay for the vibe 👉 Sign up now at www.artswayland.com
Learn to play the acoustic guitar in a fun class designed to engage and inspire! Students build a sound technical foundation through simple tunes, rhythms, and ensemble playing, in a relaxed setting that includes singing, movement and games. This class is based on the Suzuki method of music education, which has a 70-year history of success worldwide. Caregivers are encouraged to attend so they can learn to help their child at home. Includes a loaner acoustic guitar in appropriate size for child, plus book and CD to keep. With instructor Francesco Barone, Guitar Faculty, WSM
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. What does it take to be a storyteller in science, and how might people who don’t fit the traditional mold of STEM find their place in research? If you’re interested in science but deterred by the need for a doctoral degree, then this lecture is
Join us for an inspiring Watercolor Studio Class at the Arts Wayland Gallery (35 Andrew Ave)! Wednesdays, 5:45–7:15 PM • 8 Weeks • Starting January 7 Develop or refine your drawing and painting skills in this supportive, small-group studio class. Under the guidance of talented artist Rahul Ray, students will learn to draw objects three-dimensionally and bring them to life with watercolor. Great for both beginners and experienced artists—each participant is encouraged to grow their own unique style. Register now at www.artswayland.com
Do you love to sing in the shower - but wish that weren’t your only option? Join our no-pressure evening chorus with other like-minded adults! Music will range from show tunes to old favorites and maybe a few surprises. Experience the joy of making music together in a relaxed setting! With instructor Lisa Marcus, Voice and Piano Faculty, WSM Fee: $458 for 15 weeks of class and all materials Location: Wayland School of Music group space, 310 Boston Post Road, Wayland
INSTRUMENT EXPLORERS - age 4.5 - 6 with a caregiver For children who have outgrown early childhood music classes, and are ALMOST READY for formal study. Getting ready to start an instrument, but not sure which one to choose? Students will meet* a different instrument each week (piano, violin, viola, cello, flute, harp and guitar), and have a chance to try each one. They will also experience concepts of musical language, and some very basic music theory, through hands-on games, singing, and listening activities - all of which prepare them for confident instrument study. Caregivers will discover how best to
Think your child is too young to learn violin? Think again! In our upbeat class, students get a great start on violin through creative, playful activities including games, movement and song. This class is based on the Suzuki method of music education.There’s plenty of individual attention in this small class, and no prior experience needed for child or caregiver. Class fee includes quality rental instrument for class and home use, sized to your child, plus book and CD to keep. With Instructor Zoe Chau, Violin Faculty,WSM Fee: $509 includes 15 weeks of class and violin rental in child’s size Location:
At Foster Wallace Personal Injury Lawyers, giving back matters. Through our 12 Months of Giving initiative, we’re donating $3,000 each month in 2026 to local nonprofits making a difference. We invite you to nominate a local nonprofit meaningful to you using the form on our event page. Monthly recipients will be announced on our website and social media channels.
Arts Wayland Gallery: Members Exhibit Now through March 28th The Arts Wayland Gallery presents its month-long Members Exhibit, featuring one to five artworks from each participating member artist. This showcase includes a dynamic mix of paintings, photography, sculpture, and mixed‑media pieces, offering a rich view into the diverse creative talents within the Arts Wayland community. The exhibit is available both in person at the gallery and online at www.artswayland.com, where visitors can explore and purchase works directly from local artists. 📍 Location: Arts Wayland Gallery (and online) 🌐 Website: www.artswayland.com 🗓 Exhibit Dates: Through March 28th 💬 Admission: Free and
Glass Painting Workshop at Arts Wayland Gallery Discover the beauty of glass painting in this relaxing and creative hands-on workshop at the Arts Wayland Gallery. Join us on Sunday, May 3 from 2:00–4:00 PM and explore this unique and meditative art form using vivid, translucent colors to create stunning paintings on framed glass. Choose your subject — flowers, landscapes, or still life — and design your own luminous work of art. Participants may select one frame size: 8x10 or 5x7. No experience necessary. All supplies are provided. Come enjoy a colorful creative adventure and leave with your very own handmade
Next Tuesday, March 3rd at 7:30 PM, I’m giving a talk at the Wayland Library called “Your Brain on Code.” The title borrows from Nancy Reagan’s old “Your Brain on Drugs” campaign. Only this time, the addiction isn’t to a drug or gambling — it’s to a system. To code. My wife Annie and I have lived in Wayland for nearly 50 years. I’ve spent those same decades inside the software industry — 12-time CTO, IBM, Lotus, six startups, investor in more than 80 others. I’ve loved this industry. For years it felt like sipping from a bottomless glass of
Mindfulness & Art: Brain Rewired is a 6-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 | 10:30–12:00 PM Arts Wayland Gallery, Wayland
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.
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. Whether you gravitate toward intricate designs or clean, simple patterns, your mosaic will reflect