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.
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.
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
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
🎷 Join Us for the 2nd Annual CAPA Jazz Brunch! The Creative Arts Parent Association (CAPA) at Wayland High School invites you to our 2nd Annual Jazz Brunch Fundraiser on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Bullfinchs Restaurant. Enjoy a relaxed brunch accompanied by 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 PM. It’s never too early to register to bid — and be sure to purchase your tickets after reserving your table! All
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. This workshop is ideal for artists looking to pitch galleries, grow
RESCHEDULED - NEW DATE March 12 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. Planet Sample Exhibition on view all February. Lit Dental Esthetics & Implant Center - 1st floor 233 Boston Post Rd Wayland, MA 01778 March 12, 2026 6pm-8pm Free register here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lilimarq-art-exhibit-and-workshop-tickets-1982198582319?aff=oddtdtcreator
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.
Dog owners can learn first aid and lifesaving techniques while working directly with their own dog in this hands-on Pet First Aid class. Taught by veterinarian Amy Shroff, VMD, with two veterinary technicians, participants learn how to assess their dog and respond to emergencies including choking, trauma, heat stroke, and CPR.
You may have heard more 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 journey. Join our free webinar to learn how induction works, get tips, and discover incentives to make the switch easier. Register now: https://www.energizewayland.org/events/2147
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?
The abuses that led to the American Revolution--rule by a king, troops seizing people without a warrant, using office for personal gain, arresting people for what they say--are all being repeated in our time. People who have studied authoritarian takeovers all agree that popular resistance can make the difference between a democracy's survival or death. Come find out how citizen activism can reverse authoritarian trends, what popular resistance has looked like over the past year, and what we have to prepare for in the next three years. Learn about the impact of ICE activity in Massachusetts, how LUCE has evolved
The Wayland High School Theater Ensemble is proud to present their original play - To Parents and Other Neighbors. Based on true events, this historical story unfolds in Wayland, Massachusetts during the height of the Red Scare. When an FBI agent delivers a confidential file to the local School Committee, the town is forced to confront a troubling revelation: Anne Hale, a beloved second-grade teacher, was once a member of the Communist Party. As McCarthyism tightens its grip in the spring of 1954, parents, educators, and neighbors must wrestle with fear, loyalty, and conscience—and answer a question that divides the
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.
When our families are under attack and costs are pushing people to the brink, silence is not an option. We will defend ourselves and our communities against this administration’s unjust and cruel acts of violence. America does not belong to strongmen, greedy billionaires, or those who rule through fear. It belongs to us, the people. In large enough numbers, we are capable of restoring democracy and halting the looting and dismantling of our country by incompetent, deeply unpopular would-be autocrats who wish to be kings. Wayland, 10am-12pm, Wayland Center
Sound Journey: 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 to
On Monday, March 30, 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 by USA Today, The Guardian, Fast Company, and the Associated Press for its powerful exploration of empathy and human connection. His TED Talk, “Empathy Is Not Endorsement,” has been viewed millions of times worldwide, and he is currently a writer on the critically acclaimed series Ted Lasso. This free,
WaylandCAN to Host Award-Winning Writer Dylan Marron for Community Conversation on Bridging Divides Wayland, MA — February 23, 2026, Wayland Community Action Network (WaylandCAN) will host award-winning writer and producer Dylan Marron for a community-wide event on Monday, March 30th 7- 8:30 p.m. at the Wayland High School Auditorium. The evening event will focus on how to engage in respectful conversations across differences, an especially timely topic in light of recent events in town. WaylandCAN is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to fostering connection and belonging in Wayland through education, dialogue, and shared experiences. Formed in November 2023 following a series
An intimate evening of comedy, conversation and connection with actress, writer and comedian, Alyssa Limperis, star of the recent acclaimed special NO BAD DAYS on Peacock, numerous indie films and podcasts. She will kick off the event with a standup set and then sit down for a moderated discussion followed by an open Q&A. Alyssa takes her audiences on the journey of loving and losing a parent and then slowly but surely coming out the other side, reminding us that no matter how dark or heavy things feel, if you are open to it, there’s no such thing as a
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.
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Explore your creative side in a calm, welcoming silk painting workshop led by artist Lidia Mikhaylova. Perfect for beginners and the creatively curious, this relaxing experience encourages playful exploration of color without fear of mistakes or complicated techniques. You will discover how paint naturally flows and comes alive on silk while gently guiding it with your own imagination. During the workshop, you will create a unique flower on silk, a symbol of feminine beauty and divine blessing, and leave with a finished artwork made entirely by you. The class takes place on Saturday, April 11, from 3:00 to 6:00 PM