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.
Drama Festival Semifinals at Acton-Boxborough High When/Where: Saturday, March 9, 12:30 p.m., Acton-Boxborough Regional High School, 36 Charter Road, Acton The Buzz: Acton-Boxborough is host to the semifinal round of the 2013 High School Drama Festival, taking place over three weekends in March. Fourteen schools will advance to the Finals in Boston, March 21-23. At 12:30 pm, A-B performs The Filmmaker's Mystery. Price: $10 tickets 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 …
Friday, March 1, 2013
Our picks for things to do near home this weekend.
Naturalist Fun: Animal Tracks, Scats & Signs When/Where: Saturday, March 2, 1 p.m.; Science Discovery Museum, 177 Main St. The Buzz: What animals are walking in your yard, neighborhood, or nearby woods? Learn to identify footprints and other signs animals leave. Also, sing songs, play games and touch and handle artifacts. Pricing: $11 "The Gondoliers" When/Where: March 1, 8 p.m.; March 2, 2 and 8 p.m.; Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School, 390 Lincoln Road The Buzz: The Sudbury Savoyards present Gilbert & Sullivan's The Gondoliers, with a full orchestra, large ensemble cast, singing and dancing, colorful costumes and sets, plus surprising twists and turns. Pricing: $24 for Adults, $18 for Seniors/Students, $12 for Children 12 and under…
Friday, February 22, 2013
Our picks for things to do near home this weekend.
Art Exhibit at Acton Coffee House When/Where: During coffee house hours, through March 23; Acton Coffee House, 340 Great Road, Acton The Buzz: Acton Coffee House presents an art exhibit featuring the work of Jonathan Smith and Cynthia Katz. HOPEsudbury Collecting Food For Pet Shelters When/Where: Saturday, Feb. 23, 9 a.m., through March 8; Sudbury Grange #121, 326 Concord Road, Sudbury The Buzz: HOPEsudbury is supporting local animal shelters through a pet food drive to benefit the Buddy Dog Humane Society, the Neponset Valley Humane Society and the Forever Home Rescue of New England. Shelters have requested dry and canned cat food, small bags of puppy and adult Science Diet dry dog food and canned dog food (Science Diet, Natural Balance, …
Friday, February 15, 2013
Our picks for things to do near home this weekend.
Girl Scout Cookie Sale When/Where: Saturday, all day, at Eastern Mountain Sports, (145 Great Road, Acton) The Buzz: Those cute kids selling the cookies you can't resist will be at EMS all day Saturday. Get your Thin Mint fix. Price: $4 per box Wayland Winter Farmers Market When/Where: Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Russell's Garden Center (397 Boston Post Road, Wayland) The Buzz: Stop by for fresh produce, bagels, homemade granola, chicken pot pies, local wine, gelato and more! The indoor farmers market also offers a chance to visit with neighbors and sit in the greenhouse to enjoy a snack. Price: Free Musical Learning and Family Bonding When/Where: Saturday, 9:15 a.m., Atkinson Pool/Fairbank Community Center, (40 Fairbank Road, Sudbury) …
Friday, February 1, 2013
Our picks for things to do close to home this weekend.
"Our History Matters: Rekindling Awe, Aspiration and Civic Attachment" When/Where: Sunday, 2 p.m. at Sudbury Town Hall (322 Concord Road, Sudbury) The Buzz: Historian and scholar William Hosley will be talking with guests about the importance of history and the need to rekindle awe, aspiration and civic attachment in our local communities. Price: Free, but donations will be accepted. Winter Carnival at NARA Park When/Where: Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. at NARA Park (25 Ledgerock Way, Acton) Why Go: This carnival promises everything from human dogsled races (not even sure what that means) to marshmallow toasting, music, a Chinese martial arts demo and more. Price: Admission is free; some activities require a fee. "Focus on Feeders" Midwinter …
Friday, January 25, 2013
Our picks for things to do near home this weekend.
11th Annual Summer Camp Fair When/Where: Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School (390 Lincoln Road, Sudbury) The Buzz: Dreaming of summer (who isn't right now?) This annual camp fair will feature more than 80 camps of all varieties - day camps, overnight camps and even international camps - for kids in K-12th grade. Meet representatives from teh camps and receive assistance in choosing the perfect spot for your child or teen. Price: Free Art at Acton Coffee House When/Where: Ongoing display; Acton Coffee House (340 Great Road, Acton) The Buzz: An exhibit of artwork by Jonathan Smith and Cynthia Katz opened at the coffeehouse on Jan. 23. Escape the cold with a cup of something warm while you browse the works. Price: …
Friday, January 18, 2013
A few things to do during your long holiday weekend in Wayland, Weston, Sudbury and Acton.
Snowshoe Clinic When/Where: Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon at Memorial Forest (Dutton Road, Sudbury) The Buzz: Ever wonder what snowshoeing is all about? This is your chance to find out. The SVT and Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) of Acton and Northborough will teach the basics during this clinic. ring your own snowshoes or borrow a pair from the clinic instructors. Price: Free for Sudbury Valley Trustees members; $10 for non-members. Knights of Columbus Free Throw Tournament When/Where: Saturday, noon at Gen. John Nixon Elementary School (472 Concord Road, Sudbury) The Buzz: Boys and girls ages 10-14 are invited to step up to the line and take part in the local free throw contest. The winners will advance to the district contest with a chance to …
Friday, January 11, 2013
Our picks for things to do this weekend in and near Wayland, Weston, Sudbury and Acton.
Comedy-Hypnosis Show and Fundraiser When/Where: Friday, 7 p.m. at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School The Buzz: Hypnotist Dan Candell will invite audience members to either watch the show or be a part of it. Proceeds from ticket sales will support the Invisible Children organization. Price: $10 Coffeehouse with the Washed Up Beulah Band When/Where: Saturday, 8 p.m. at Acton Congregtional Church The Buzz: 1930s-40s radio Gospel music with rich vocal textures, syncopated rhythms, and train-whistle harmonies. Price: Adult tickets are $15, $12 in advance; children and seniors, $10 Storytime and a Farmers' Market When/Where: The Wayland Winter Farmers' Market is open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and the Wayland Children and Parent's Association will …
