THE SOFT TOUCH DANCE BAND
Wed., June 12
7pm-8pm, No Charge.
Town Building Courtyard
Bring your own lawn chair (though some seating available). Don’t miss this 16-piece “Big Band” with vocalists. Music of the swing era (1940-1960). The community is invited to enjoy music and refreshments at this free event. (Large Hearing Room in case of rain.)
BEAD BRACELETS
A Jewelry Workshop with Wayland Jeweler, Norma Radoff
Wednesday, June 12,10 -12(Wayland residents only) OR
Wednesday, June 26, 1-3pm (Wayland residents only)
Learn how to make a stylish wrap bracelets using leather cord, beads and beading thread. All materials provided. No charge. Reservations required.
NEW OFFERING -SUMMER DRAWING WORKSHOP
Celebrate Wayland’s 375th!
Thursdays, 9:30am-11am, June 20, 27, July 11, 18 (4 week session: $40)
Instructor Margaret Krakauer
Join us for a new perspective—drawing that is!
Create drawings of iconic Wayland scenes. The class will offer instruction and demonstration during each class. You will draw two well known buildings and two outdoor scenes. This class is appropriate for all artistic levels. As part of the course fee, each student will receive a graphite drawing set of pencils; more experienced artists are welcome to bring additional drawing supplies to supplement the 18 piece drawing set. Professional grade paper will also be provided.
BROWN BAG SEMINAR “ Special Edition”: HISTORY OF THE BOSTON RED SOX
Wed., June 19 at Noon, COA, $5.
Herb Crehan, author and recognized authority on the history of Boston baseball will captivate the audience with his knowledge of the “Boston Americans”- the team that became the Red Sox in 1908. Relive the Red Sox “glory years,” the 1918 World Championship, memories of legends Ted Williams, Johnny Pesky, Bobby Doerr, Jimmy Piersall and more. Enjoy a hot dog or pizza while you reflect on The Impossible Dream Team of 1967, memories of Yaz and others before wrapping up with the 2004, 2007 World Championships. Reservations required: Wayland residents only through June 6; open to non-residents June 7.
PROPERTY TAX WORK OFF PROGRAM
Wayland’s April Town Meeting supported the continuation of the Property Tax Work-Off Program through the COA for FY 2014. This program provided over 3000 hours of service to Town Departments in FY2013. Application to this program does not guarantee placement. Applicant skills will be matched with a department’s needs. If more applications are received than positions available, a lottery is held in July to determine the order in which seniors will be considered for placement. Complete information about this program and the application packet will be available in the COA office starting June 3.
