Friday, May 15
Puzzle Swap
Wayland Free Public Library
(5 Concord Road)
Bring your gently used puzzles and swap them for new-to-you puzzles! Please bring in puzzles that are between 300 pieces to 1500 pieces. Please make sure any puzzle you bring in has all of its pieces.
Saturday, May 16 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Wayland Garden Club’s Annual Plant Sale
Rear of Town Building
(41 Cochituate Road)
Join us for the Wayland Garden Club’s annual plant sale featuring perennials, vegetables, herbs, some annuals, and a large assortment of native plants both straight species and cultivars. Many of the plants come from members’ own gardens.
9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Bike Collection
Wayland Home and Design/
Ace Hardware (70 Andrew Ave.)
Bring us your old, tired, or just unneeded bike. The bikes will be delivered to the Lowell Bike Connector. The bikes will be fixed up and then distributed to kids and adults in need of low-cost, local transportation. (Please take severely rusted bikes that have been left outside to your local metal recycling bins.) The Bike Connector’s mission is to provide the Greater Lowell Community with safe and affordable bicycles. Free.
Sunday, May 17
3:00–4 p.m.
What a Glorious Crash They Made: Music of the Revolution
Wayland Free Public Library
(5 Concord Road)
Musical program featuring New Songs and Hymns from the American Revolution.
Monday, May 18 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Game Group
Wayland Free Public Library
(5 Concord Road)
The Game Group gathers to share and play board games together. Curious newcomers and experienced gamers are all welcome. Email Julian Butcher to ask questions or suggest your favorite games: jbutcher@minlib.net.
Tuesday, May 19
2–3 p.m.
Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential
Wayland Free Public Library
(Virtual)
What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible was belief? This is the question posed by bestselling author Nir Eyal in his new work, “Beyond Belief.” In Beyond Belief, Nir Eyal reveals how the hidden assumptions you carry shape what you see, how you feel, and what you do — and how to replace them with beliefs that unlock your true potential. Details and registraion at waylandlibrary.org/events.
Thursday, May 21 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Macho Mocha: Coffee & Connection for Men Arts Wayland (35 Andrew Ave.)
3–4 p.m.
Arts Wayland (35 Andrew Ave.)
Liliana Glenn Artist Talk Talk by Natick flameworking artist Liliana Glenn on her glass beadwork and sculpture.
5:30–7 p.m.
Cookbook Club
Wayland Free Public Library
(5 Concord Road)
Discussing “Made in India: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen” (2015).
Friday, May 22 5–7 p.m.
Egyptian Coptic Festival
St. Philopater and St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church (169 Rice Road)
Join us at the Egyptian Coptic Festival hosted by St. Philopater and St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church for Egyptian food, desserts, Turkish coffee, music, a marketplace, and church tours. Free admission and parking. More dates and times on May 22-25: Friday, 5–7 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Monday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Saturday, May 23 2–3 p.m.
Irish Dance Class for Kids
Wayland Free Public Library
(5 Concord Road)
Ms. Salome teaches the foundational movements of Irish dance. Ages 5+.
Thursday, May 28 6–7 p.m.
Teen Advisory Board
Wayland Free Public Library
(5 Concord Road)
Give feedback on the Teen Collection and help plan events. Community service hours available.
Saturday, May 30 8:30 a.m.
Splash & Dash
Wayland Community Pool
(258 Old Connecticut Path)
The Splash & Dash is a community race that is being held rain or shine as part of Wayland’s Rev250 Celebration, marking the 250th birthday of the United States. The event begins at the Wayland Community Pool for the “splash” and continues on the grounds of Wayland High School for the “dash.” There is a Kids Race (12 & under – 100-yard swim and ½-mile run) and a Teen/Adult Race (13 & over – 250-yard swim and 2-mile run. Pre-registration is $25, or $35 day-of. Register at tinyurl.com/wayland-splashdash.
Sunday, May 31 3–4 p.m.
Jane Mecom: Widow to Witness to Revolution
Wayland Free Public Library
(5 Concord Road)
Learn about the American Revolution through the life of someone who was living on the fringes of society, struggling to make ends meet. Jane Mecom was born in Boston in 1712 and experienced the changing political climate while enduring turmoil in her personal life, including, living in poverty, her husband’s death, and the loss of her children. Through surviving letters, we know that she experienced these trials in tandem.
Saturday, June 6 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Yard Sale
First Parish Church
(225 Boston Post Road)
A fun and kid-friendly yard sale. The sale will feature antiques, jewelry, accessories, books, puzzles, decor, and a bit of furniture. Please plan to pay with cash. Kindly bring your own bags. 20% of sale proceeds will be divided evenly between two local food banks: A Place to Turn and Open Table. Parking in the First Parish lot is limited; please park at the Trinitarian Congregational Church or the Town Building.
5–6 p.m.
“Tides of Change” Exhibit Reception
Arts Wayland (35 Andrew Ave.)
Exhibit opening and pop-up dance performances to kick off Eco Month.
