• Natick Summer Concert Series: 3 of a Kind (Monday)
• Sudbury Concert Series: Houston Bernard Band (Monday)
• Wellesley Concerts on the Green: The Glamour Girls (Wednesday)
• Framingham Concerts on the Green: SLO Grass (Friday)

• School Committee, 5:30pm.  Agenda includes: Executive Session, joint meeting with Personnel Board and Selectmen to discuss potential options for providing health insurance to employees and retirees, discuss whether to send proposed written communication to the public regarding allegations of impropriety in the Athletic Department, update from the Administration on status of investigation of allegations of impropriety in the Athletic Department, report on discussion with Attorney General’s Office regarding Open Meeting Law issues.  Note the committee expects Public Comment to occur at 8pm rather than the 7:30pm listed in the agenda.
• Board of Selectmen, 6pm.  Agenda includes: letter to Minuteman School Committee, joint meeting with Personnel Board and School Committee Complete packet is online here.
• Personnel Board, 6:25pm.  Joint meeting with Selectmen and School Committee, discuss compensation for financial/research analyst, discuss new parental leave policy, MA sick leave law and performance evaluation process. Executive Session.
• River’s Edge Advisory Committee, 7:30pm.  Agenda includes: discuss marketing strategy in anticipation of releasing RFP September 1.

Tuesday, August 4

• Council on Aging, 8am
• Permanent Municipal Building Committee, 7pm.  Agenda includes: status of the DPW project, solar panels at DPW

New Announcements this Week
Soccer for Kindergarteners. This fall Wayland Youth Soccer offers a program for children entering Kindergarten.  The sessions are held on Saturday morning

s from 9:15 to 10:15 at the Middle School field.  The program starts September 12th and runs for 9 consecutive weeks weather permitting.  The program is designed to introduce young children to soccer in a fun and age appropriate format. Parents are encouraged to participate.  Wayland Youth Soccer runs intramural (In Town) programs for grades k through 3 in the fall and grades K through 2 in the spring. Almost 50% of all Wayland students participate in Wayland Youth Soccer at some point in their school career.  Fee for 9 Saturdays is only $75 or a little over $8 as session. To learn more about the program and to register go to www.waylandsoccer.org. If you still have a question email Peter at registrar@waylandsoccer.org.

Sunfish Sailing lessons at Wayland Town Beach

Become a Master of Manipulation.  The card game, that is! In Manipulation, you make runs or sets of at least three cards, as in Rummy, but you can also arrange them in other combinations under certain conditions. It’s challenging and fun, and it gives a fresh spin to an old favorite. M.J. Wright will teach this program on Wednesday, August 19, from 2-3:30 p.m., which is appropriate for ages 14 through adult.

Handiwork Group.   Our needlework/handwork group will staring meeting again in the fall. The first two meetings are scheduled for September 2 and October 7. We’ll socialize, work on handwork projects (no machines), share ideas, and explore resources.

Crowd Paintings by Miranda Updike.   Miranda Updike’s artwork will be in the Raytheon Room in August. Updike says, “I’m attracted to the decorative quality of clustered people or when they are haphazardly separated, like dropped gems, confetti or beads….Colored shapes and shadows, which move above asphalt and street lines, express a…contemporary splendor.”

Summer Kids’ Programs at the Library

• Pajama Storytime and Stuffed Animal Sleepover, Monday, August 3, 6:30-7 p.m. Children are invited to wear pajamas and bring a stuffed animal to this pajama storytime. Those children who choose to, may leave their stuffed animal at the library for a sleepover. On Tuesday morning, librarian Amy will show the children a slideshow of the adventures the stuffed animals had during their night at the library. (Hint: they probably won’t get much sleep!) Children may pick up their stuffies at the Tuesday morning storytime.
• Drop-in Superhero Crafts, Part 2, Wednesday, August 5, 3-5 p.m.  Children will make more super hero crafts! This workshop will be led by Elise Katz. For ages 4 and up in the Raytheon Room.
• Going into K Story Walk and Scavenger Hunt  Thursday, August 6, 3 p.m. Children who are entering Kindergarten in the fall are invited to this Story Walk and nature scavenger hunt. Meet new friends! Enjoy a treat!
• Read to a Dog Program Wednesday, August 10, 11:00 a.m.-12 p.m. Children are invited to read to Corbyn, a beautiful Samoyed. This is a drop-in event. No registration required. Corbyn and her owner Helen, are certified through Pets and People Foundation to give read-to-a-dog programs.
• Fairy Story/Craft Wednesday, August 12, at 3 p.m. (Rescheduled from 7/14) Fairies are heroes too! Children will listen to stories about fairies and make a fairy craft. For ages 4 and up.

LIBRARY WORKSHOPS.  The Library is are offering some introductory workshops to help our patrons keep up with technology. Here’s what’s coming up:

• One-on-One Technology Instruction, Monday, August 3, 2-3 p.m. Need assistance with downloading an ebook? Not sure how to use voice dictation on your iPhone or iPad? Need to learn how to create group contacts in your Gmail account? Maybe we can help! Schedule a one-on-one appointment for assistance with basic technology questions. Please contact M.J. (mwright@minlib.net or 508-358-2311) to schedule an appointment and let her know the nature of your question. Half-hour slots are available from 2-3 p.m.
• Overdrive: the Library eBook App, Tuesday, August 4, 2-3 p.m. Discover how easy it is to find, reserve and download library eBooks and eAudiobooks. You’ll also learn how to modify the print size and color, and how to creat bookmarks. Bring your Apple ID and password. Be sure to bring your iPhone or iPad with you.
• Class for First-Time iPhone/iPad Users, Tuesday, August 11, 2-3 p.m. You’ve just taken your iPhone/iPad out of the box. You feel clueless about how to use for anything except making a phone call. This is the class for you! We will learn how to connect to Wi-Fi, take a picture, find the photos you’ve taken, use the three keyboards, and send a text message. We’ll also learn the different kinds of touches: swiping, touching, touch and hold. There will be time for questions at the end.
• Introduction to the iPad, Thursday, August 20, 2-3 p.m. You have some experience with your iPhone/iPad, but feel like you might be missing out on some of the basics. Come on in. M.J. will discuss organizing icons, SIRI and the microphone, battery life, and other basics of these versatile and complex devices. Be sure to bring your iPhone or iPad with you

Announcements from Prior Newsletters 

The Wayland Library announces addition of Hoopla Digital services to Wayland Library users.  Hoopla gives users online and mobile access to free movies, music, eBooks and more.  Wayland card holders can now download the free hoopla digital mobile app on their Android or IOS device or visit hoopladigital.com  to begin enjoying thousands of artists of titles – from major Hollywood studios, record companies and publishers – available to borrow 24/7, for instant streaming or temporary downloading to their smartphones, tablets, and computers.

Calling All Wayland Authors!  you are a local author who has published a book, the Library would love to hear from you. The library is considering hosting a local author fair where you could showcase your writing and perhaps sell a few books. If interested, contact Rachel Sideman-Kurtz at the library or by email:rsideman@minlib.net.

Foreign Film Series. The next film screening will be “Caramel” on Tuesday, September 8, at 6:30pm.

Summer Reading Celebration.  Children who have participated in the Library’s summer reading program will celebrate their reading with an ice cream bash on Thursday, August 13, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Come make your own sundae! If weather permits, we will meet outside the children’s room in the green amphitheater.

Cookbook Potluck at the Library.   Do you Like to cook? Like to eat healthy? Or do you want to be inspired to do more of either? The Clean Eating Cookbook Club is the place for you! We will meet the second Thursday of each month to enjoy recipes together from a selected cookbook. Our first potluck will be Thursday, August 13, at 6 p.m. in the Raytheon Room. This month we are cooking from “Clean Food” by Alice Walters and “Clean Slate” by the Editors of Martha Stewart Living. Books are available now at the circulation desk. If you thought this club started in July, you are correct. Attendees were so enthusiastic about these books, we wanted to do more cooking from them. Join us for some potluck fun! And if this meeting date doesn’t work for you, you are welcome to join us for any meetings that do. See the library website for future cookbook selections and their meeting dates.

WSCP offers One Week Summer Math Program.  [Note: program dates have been updated].  Math Power for All returns to Wayland this summer after a successful debut in 2014. The one-week program is scheduled for August 17-21, 2015, at Wayland High School. Developed and led by Dr. Christine Moynihan, the five-day offering features two sessions. Grades 2 – 5 attend from 9 am – 12 noon and Grades 4 – 8 participate from 1 pm – 4 pm. Families with questions about which level an entering Grades 4 or 5 student should take may contact Dr. Moynihan at: Moynihan.christine@gmail.com. Each section will enroll a minimum of 10 students and a maximum of 20.  Complete details online here.

Librarians’ Book Recommendations.  Need a good book to read? Our new website contains a whole lot of book suggestions from our staff. Go to waylandlibrary.org and you will find  “Staff Picks” under Services/Readers’ Corner.

Upcoming Book Groups at the Library:

• Armchair Travel Book Club, Wednesday, August 12,  11:30am.  The Armchair Travel Book Club will discuss A Cook’s Tour: In Search of the Perfect Meal by Anthony Bourdain. The only thing “gonzo gastronome” and internationally bestselling author Anthony Bourdain loves as much as cooking is traveling. Inspired by the question “What would be the perfect meal?” Tony sets out on a quest for his culinary holy grail and in the process turns the notion of “perfection” inside out. From California to Cambodia, “A Cooks’ Tour” chronicles the unpredictable adventures of America’s boldest and bravest chef. For more information, contact librarian Rachel Sideman-Kurtz (rsideman@minlib.net).
• Noontime Book Group,  September 11, 12pm.  Summer read: Emile Zola’s “Ladies’ Paradise” Because we can never stop reading, over the summer our noontime book group will be reading Emile Zola’s “Ladies’ Paradise,” which chronicles the birth of the modern department store and the destruction of small, independent shops in the late 19th century. Sound a little familiar? You bet! Read it this summer and then come for the discussion.

Online Voter Registration Now Available. Secretary of the Commonwealth William Francis Galvin is pleased to announce that online voter registration is available in the Commonwealth through the portal launched by his office. This important advancement will make registration easier and more convenient as well as cut costs relating to the printing of voter registration forms.

OARS’ Water Wise Workshops: Back for the 12th Summer, July 6-August 12

Wayland Summer Farmers’ Market open on Wednesdays until October 7 at Russells  The Wayland Summer Farmers’ Market takes place weekly on Wednesdays from noon to 5 PM, June 24 through October 7.  The market is located in the front parking lot of Russell’s Garden Center, 397 Boston Post Road.  For complete details, click here.

Council on Aging/ Community Center Advisory Committee seeks public input. The new Council on Aging/ Community Center Advisory Committee held its first meeting last night.  Town Meeting has approved a budget for this group to 1) conduct an environmental study on the Municipal Pad site at Town Center, 2) conduct an assessment of the existing building on the site, 3) make a recommendation to the BOS on the viability and suitability of the existing building for a Community Center and Council on Aging facility, and, 4) to prepare a conceptual and schematic design for a CoA/CC. The Committee is preparing to deliver their report by the end of August. An important part of this work is to communicate with all interested individuals, groups, departments, and committees in Town in order to make sure that we have heard their hopes, plans, and concerns related to this project. Further Information is available online here.  If you have information that may have a bearing on the project, please contact co-chair Jean Milburn at 39york@gmail.com

Veterans Services FY2016 Property Tax Credit Program. Wayland has adopted Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59, Section 5N, establishing a program whereby eligible veterans may acquire up to $500 in property tax credit. To be eligible, an individual must be a veteran and must reside in the property for which the tax credit is sought. Participants will be credited service time at the State’s current minimum wage rate of $9 per hour. The amount of the total credit earned will be applied as abatement to the participant’s annual property tax bill. The Veterans’ Agent will certify initial eligibility. Participants must agree to a CORI check (criminal background) prior to placement. Applications for participation in the FY 16 program will be accepted beginning on Monday, June 30, 2015. Applications and guidelines are available in the Assessing Office, Selectmen’s Office and online here. Applications may be submitted to the Assessing Office.

Summer Reading Programs at the Library:

• Summer Reading for Kids. Summer is almost here! The theme for this year’s Summer Reading Program for children in grades preK-5 is “Every Hero Has a Story.” There will be great programs throughout the summer: a puppet show, a live animal program, drop-in crafts, and visits from local heroes, including a firefighter and a police officer. Registration for “Every Hero Has a Story” begins on Tuesday, June 23. Children can sign up at the library (and get a super hero goodie bag) or online at the Children’s’ section of waylandlibrary.org. Kids can keep track of their reading online or on a paper log. We will celebrate the children’s reading with an ice cream bash on Thursday, August 13.
• Teen Summer Reading. The theme for the Teen Summer Reading program for youth in grades 6-12 is “Unmasked.” Teens who register online at the Teen section of waylandlibrary.org and write at least one original book review will win a prize. There will also be great programs for teens this summer. Registration for this program also beings on Tuesday, June 23.