Friday, May 17, 2013
A smattering of events in Sudbury and Acton this weekend.
Saturday, May 18, 2013, 6:00 am; NARA Park, 25 Ledgerock Way, Acton, MA; $59.00 Saturday, May 18, 2013, 9:00 am; 472 Main St # A, Acton, MA; FREE Saturday, May 18, 2013, 9:00 am; Longfellow's Wayside Inn, 72 Wayside Inn Rd, Sudbury, MA; $12.50 Saturday, May 18, 2013, 10:30 am; 90 Martin St, Acton, MA; FREE Saturday, May 18, 2013, 3:00 pm; NARA Park, 25 Ledgerock Way, Acton, MA; FREE Saturday, May 18, 2013, 9:15 am; Atkinson Pool/Fairbank Community Center, 40 Fairbank Rd, Sudbury, MA; FREE Saturday, May 18, 2013, 6:00 pm; Peter Noyes Elementary School, 280 Old Sudbury Rd, Sudbury, MA
Friday, May 3, 2013
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are some ideas near home.
Wayside Annual Fly Tye When/Where: Sunday, May 5 at 10 a.m. at Longfellow's Wayside Inn, 72 Wayside Inn Road, Sudbury. Why Go: Fly tyers from throughout the state will come together to demonstrate their craft, talk with enthusiasts and participate in a casting exhibition. Price: Free Acton Family Network's Spring Fling Party When/Where: Saturday, May 4, from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at St. Matthew's United Methodist Church, 435 Central St., Acton. Why Go: Welcome spring with this spring-themed party. Crafts and stories from Big Joe the Storyteller are part of the festivities. Light refreshments will also be served. Price: AFN members free; non-members $3. Also, the Acton Police Department will be collecting donations of new stuffed animals to …
Friday, April 26, 2013
A few things to keep everyone entertaining near home this weekend.
Shower for Shelters Wine Tasting When/Where: Friday, April 26 at 7 p.m. at Sudbury Wine & Spirits (410 Boston Post Road, Sudbury) Why Go: Wine tasting and supporting a good cause? Why not go? This is the kick-off event to the Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable's annual Shower for Shelters. There will be a raffle and, obviously, free wine. Price: Free Walk for Humanity When/Where: Saturday, April 27 at 10 a.m. at Nara Park (25 Ledgerock Way, Acton) Why Go: Acton-Boxborough Regional High Schools's Humanitarian student clubs Asha, Give, Kiva, and Amani for Africa are hosting a walk to raise awareness for various issues such as education, human rights and others. Benefits from the event will go to the ABRHS club of the walker…
Friday, April 19, 2013
A few things to do this weekend near home.
The Healing Oils of the Bible Seminar When/Where: Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 214 Old Connecticut Path, Wayland. Why Go: Local Young Living representative Mara Rest will walk participants through the use of some of the oils mentioned multiple times in the Bible -- frankincense, sandalwood, hyssop, balm and others -- for healing and cleansing. "Modern Science finds some of them to be as effective as antibiotics and to promote overall health, vitality and longevity." This seminar isn't tied to a particular faith. Price: $15/family. RSVP to mararest@gmail.com or 508-397-2053 14th Annual Charles River Earth Day Cleanup When/Where: Saturday, April 20, 2013, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at sites all along the Charles River and its tributaries. Why Go: This…
Friday, April 12, 2013
A few things that are going on near home this weekend.
Poets David Ferry and Gail Mazur Reading Their Work When/Where: Sunday, April 14 at 3 p.m. at the Wayland Public Library (5 Concord Road, Wayland) Why Go: Wayland Reads Poetry will feature a variety of events throughout the coming weeks, which means there are several opprtunities to hear award-winning poets discuss their craft. This is your next opportunity. Price: Free Aspirations Autism Awareness Day When/Where: Saturday, April 13 at 11 a.m. at Haskell Field (15 Fairbank Road, Sudbury) Why Go: This is your chance to enjoy a beautiful spring day while supporting the work of an organization that serves children with autism in the Metrowest area. Events include a walk around the field, music and a silent auction. Price: $15 Paintings by …
Friday, April 5, 2013
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are our picks for the fun activities near home.
Sustainable Sudbury Spring Styrofoam Collection When/Where: Saturday, April 6 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Ephraim Curtis Middle School, 133 Pratts Mill Road, Sudbury. Why Go: ReFoamIt will be at Curtis Middle to take as much Styrofoam as you care to recycle. Any foam with #6PS in the triangle will be accepted, including produce and meat trays (check for the number 6 please), clean take out containers, Styrofoam coffee cups, foam egg cartons, white insulation sheets and packing blocks. Price: $5 for unlimited items. Spring College A Cappella Concert When/Where: Saturday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m. at Wayland High School, 264 Old Connecticut Path, Wayland. Why Go: This concert annually sells out as college a cappella groups from throughout the area (and…
Friday, March 29, 2013
A few things to do in and near your hometown this weekend.
Good Friday and Easter Services Where/When: Varies Why Go: Good Friday is celebrated today and Easter on Sunday. Many congregations throughout Sudbury and Acton will hold special services. Click the links for our schedule of events. Price: Free Annual Egg Hunt Where/When: Weston Town Green, 400 Boston Post Road, Weston; 9 a.m., Saturday, March 30. Why Go: Why wouldn't you want to go? Children will scamper throughout the green searching for eggs and visiting with the Spring Bunny. Bring a basket or bags for the egg collection. Price: Free Discovery Day: HiberNation Where/When: The Discovery Museums, 177 Main St., Acton; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, March 30. (with events scheduled throughout that time) Why Go: Are your kids asking lots of …
Friday, March 22, 2013
A few things to do west of Boston this weekend.
Spring Step Trunk Show When/Where: Saturday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Cambridgewear, 342 Great Road, Acton. Details: Looking to try out some of the new spring styles in sandals, flats, clogs and boots? Diane Carson with Spring Step will be at the store for a trunk show. Price: Just the cost of your new shoes Spring Egg Hunt When/Where: Saturday at 3 p.m.; The Loker School, 47 Loker St., Wayland Details: With all the un-springlike weather going around, this event is sure to turn your thoughts to buttercups and baby birds and warmer days. The Wayland Children and Parents Association hosts this annual egg hunt for children who are walking through age 6. Bring a basket to collect your eggs. Price: Free Former Poet Robert Pinsky Reading in Wayland…
Friday, March 15, 2013
Here are our picks for what do close to home this weekend.
Model Matzah Bakery & Passover Experience Where/When: Nobscot Reservation, 1 Nobscot Road, Sudbury; 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., Sunday, March 17. Why Go: this annual event brings participants together -- wearing bakers' hats, of course -- for the complete Matzah experience. From threshing and winnowing the wheat stalks to watching fresh Matzah come out of an authentic Matzah oven. Price: $8 (RSVP at 978-443-0110 or email info@chabadsudbury.com, reservations can also be made online at www.chabadsudbury.com) Discovery Museums Present 'Sun Catchers' Where/When: Discovery Museums, 177 Main St., Acton; 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, March 16. Why Go: What better way to get ready for a sunny spring and summer than by creating a sun catcher from natural …
Friday, March 8, 2013
Our picks for things to do near home this weekend.
Viva Guatemala! When/Where: Saturday, March 9, 1 p.m., Mango Tree Artisans, 410 Boston Post Road, Sudbury The Buzz: A celebration of things Guatemalan is being held. Author Laurie Levinger will read from her book "What War?" at 2 p.m. Also available, Guatemalan crafts, photos, Prenda art wear jackets, and beaded jewelry with proceeds going to a school in Guatemala. Price: Free Screening of "Race to Nowhere" When/Where: Friday, March 8, 6 p.m., Happy Hollow School, 63 Pequot Road, Wayland The Buzz: The Happy Hollow PTO hosts a public screening of the film "Race to Nowhere," followed by a discussion of the film with Principal Jim Lee. Price: Free Beginnings School's March Open House When/Where: Sunday, March 10, 10 a.m., Beginnings School, …
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9:30 pm on Friday, May 3, 2013
Don't forget about Save A Dog's Annual Paws in the Park Fundraiser also at the Wayside Inn on Sunday May 5th from 10-3!! Bring your family and dogs for a good time and raise money to rescue and place homeless dogs into loving homes. For all the details visit: www.saveadog.org more ›