| Saturday August 9 | Triveni School of Dance - Classical dances from India. 11am. Waltham Farmer's Market - Main and Moody Street. Sponsored by First Parish in Waltham Universalist Unitarian Rain date: August 23 |
| Tuesday August 12 | Quintessential Brass - Pops Concert, free, at the Waltham Arts Council sponsored Concerts on Waltham Common. 7:30pm at the Dorothy Slamin-Hill Bandstand on Waltham Common. For further information call 781-891-3740 or 781-893-ARTS. |
| Saturday August 16 | Mike Williams and the Blues & Jazz Bargains - Blues and Jazz with Mike Williams on guitar, with Andy Baer - sax, Tom West - keyboards, Danny Morris - bass, and Rich McDonald - drums. 11am. Waltham Farmer's Market - Main and Moody Street. Sponsored by Watch City Brewing Company. Rain date: TBA |
| Saturday August 16 | Sacred Heart Church Annual Clambake - 5pm - 8pm at the Sacred Heart Church parking lot. Salad, steamed clams, corn on the cob, sausages, barbecued chicken, boiled lobster, watermelon, hot and cold drinks and rolls make up the menu. There will be a Big Money Drawing with more than $15,000 worth of prizes. August 9 is the cut-off date for dinner tickets, but Big Money Drawing tickets will be sold up to the date of the event. All proceeds benefit the church. Tables of 10 can be reserved. Price per dinner is $22 per person and price of the Big Money Drawing is $50 a ticket. For more information call: Sacred Heart Church at 781-899-0469 or Mary at 781-893-5268, Beverly at 781-899-2629, Janet at 781-894-5201, or Al at 449-1090. |
| Monday August 18 | Nurse assistant training offered - WATCH, Waltham's nonprofit community development corporation, is offering low-cost nurse assistant and home health aide career training beginning August 18. Classes will be taught at the Deaconess Waltham Hospital, four days a week, by the American Red Cross. English proficiency is required. The cost is $495 for nurse assistant (four weeks) and $295 for home health aide training (three weeks). Welfare recipients may qualify for a tuition subsidy. Space is limited. To register or for more information call 781-891-6689. |
| Tuesday August 19 | Roy Nutile Big Band - Big Band music, free, at the Waltham Arts Council sponsored Concerts on Waltham Common. 7:30pm at the Dorothy Slamin-Hill Bandstand on Waltham Common. For further information call 781-891-3740 or 781-893-ARTS. |
| Tuesday August 19 | Roy Nutile Big Band - Big Band music, free, at the Waltham Arts Council sponsored Concerts on Waltham Common. 7:30pm at the Dorothy Slamin-Hill Bandstand on Waltham Common. For further information call 781-891-3740 or 781-893-ARTS. |
| Friday August 22 | Family summer movie - free, Waltham Common |
| Tuesday August 26 | Suburbanaires - Big Band music, free, at the Waltham Arts Council sponsored Concerts on Waltham Common. 7:30pm at the Dorothy Slamin-Hill Bandstand on Waltham Common. For further information call 781-891-3740 or 781-893-ARTS. |
| Tuesday August 26 | Suburbanaires - Big Band music, free, at the Waltham Arts Council sponsored Concerts on Waltham Common. 7:30pm at the Dorothy Slamin-Hill Bandstand on Waltham Common. For further information call 781-891-3740 or 781-893-ARTS. |
| Monday September 1 | 617 area code change - Waltham telephones change from 617 to the new 781 area code. The following communities will also be in the new 781 area: Abington, Arlington, Bedford, Braintree, Burlington, Canton, Cohasset, Dedham, Duxbury, Halifax, Hanover, Hanson, Hingham, Holbrook, Hull, Kingston, Lexington, Lincoln, Lynn, Lynnfield, Malden, Marblehead, Marshfield, Medford, Melrose, Nahant, Needham, Norwell, Norwood, Pembroke, Plympton, Randolph, Reading, Revere, Rockland, Saugus, Scituate, Sharon, Stoneham, Stoughton, Swampscott, Wakefield, Wellesley, Weston, Westwood, Weymouth, Whitman, Winchester, Woburn |
| Tuesday September 2 | The Waltham Senior Citizens Bowling League starts at 9am. New bowlers are welcomed. You must be Waltham residents, 60 years of age or older. See Marie or Greg at the front desk. For other information, call Sid at 781-893-7070. |
| Saturday September 6 | Sambossa - Brazilian jazz and bossa nova. Rain date: September 13. 11am. Waltham Farmer's Market - Main and Moody Street. |
| Sunday September 14 |
Waltham Committee Road Race - 2pm at Waverley Oaks Athletic Club, 411 Waverley Oaks Road. Waltham Committee, a private nonprofit human service agency that provides residential and employment support to developmentally disabled adults, presents its Third Annual 5-Mile Road Race (wheelchair racers are welcome). Pre-entry registration $12; same day $15. Proceeds from the event will help to provide ongoing necessities such as vacation grants, scholarships and replacement of worn or outdated furniture and equipment. Waltham Committee serves individuals in Waltham, Watertown, Belmont, Lexington, Newton, Brighton and Arlington. For more information call 781-899-8220 (V/TTY). |
| Tuesday September 16 |
Fifty Years of Music with Dorothy Slamin Hill - 5:30pm at the Hillcrest Function Facilities, 220 Bear Hill Road. The Kiwanis Club and the Joseph F. Hill American Legion Post #156 present the legendary Dot Hill and her 70 piece marching and singing band. The evening will begin with a cocktail hour from 5:30 to 6:30, followed by Dot Hill directing the band. A complete family syle roast beef dinner will be served at 7:30. There will be dancing with the "P & M Sound", and a program with master of ceremonies John P. "Jake" Comer. Donation is $30 per person. Please make checks out to: Waltham Kiwanis Club. Tables will be reserved. Ticket locations are: American Legion Post #156 - 781-647-1017, Rogers Pharmacy - 781-894-1800, Waltham Police Dept. - 781-893-3700 ext. 3335, Moody Spa - 781-894-1833, Wal-lex Realty - 781-894-4321, John Benson - 781-894-1928, Bill Walsh - 781-899-1349, Cathy Mullane - 781-891-8313, Sally Collura - 781-891-8313, Dick Fennelly - 781-894-3403, Ed Cloonan - 781-893-2873, and Chris McCarthy - 781-893-0846. |
| Saturday September 20 | Moody Street String Band - Celtic, Scots and Yankee traditional music. Back for their annual appearance! 11am. Waltham Farmer's Market - Main and Moody Street. Rain date: September 13. |
| Tuesday September 23 Wednesday September 24 |
Candidate interviews for assistant superintendant of schools - Channel 8 will air live interviews from the James Cannon lecture hall when the Waltham School Committee will conduct candidate interviews for the position of assistant superintendent. The coverage will begin at 6:30pm. |
| Wednesday September 24 |
Waltham Council of Neighborhood Associates (WCONA) has their monthly meeting at the Waltham Public Library at 7:30pm. One item on the agenda will be the recent increase of contractors working in the area. Doris Donovan, the new president of WCONA will preside. WCONA is now in its 29th year of operations. |
| Saturday September 27 |
Country and Western Dance sponsored by VFW Post 2152 and the Women's Auxiliary at 210 Felton Street. 8:30 -12:30pm, featuring the John Penney Band. Donation will be $6.00, and proceeds will be donated to cancer aid and research. Call Janet for ticket information at 984-9243. |
| Sunday September 28 |
Sojourner Truth drama - The Carriage House at Gore Place presents the drama entitled "A Woman Ain't I!" from 2 to 3pm. The program, as recreated by Kathryn Woods, tells the story of Sojourner Truth (1797-1883), born into slavery as Isabella Baumfree. Tickets are $8, $6 for members and may be purchased in advance by check to Gore Place Society, 52 Gore Street, by calling 781-894-2798, or on the day of the performance. |
| Friday, October 3 Saturday, October 4 | Free tutor workshop in English as a Second Language - Offered by The Power Program of the Downtown Learning Center, 25 Lexington Street. For information and sign-up call Kathleen Chlapowski at 781-893-8050. Preregistration is required. |
| Saturday October 4 |
5th Annual Fall Festival hosted by St. Jude's School at Gore Place 10am to 4pm (rain date Sunday, October 5). Crafts, barnyard bingo, miniature golf, refreshments, food stands, entertainment, games, and children's activities. Deadline for crafters is September 20. For additional information contact Gayle Sullivan at 781-891-8438 or Sue McGean at 781-893-6335. |
| Thursday October 16 |
Community forum "Our Youth ... Their Decisions" will be presented by the Middlesex Human Service Agency, Inc. at 7pm at Government Center in Waltham. This forum will be an open discussion about the prevention of substance abuse and violence designed for parents, educators, professionals and teens. The panel will be moderated by Steve Fogg, safety officer of the Waltham Police Department. The forum will be opened by Mayor William F. Stanley. Topics will include the types of prevention services available for teens, useful strategies for adults on alcohol and drug prevention, peer pressure, teen violence and more. The public is welcome to attend. Call Laurie Lindstrom, vice president of operations and development, at 781-894-6110 for more information. |
| Thursday October 23 | Community meeting for improvement of McDonald Playground - The Park & Recreation director has scheduled a community meeting at 3pm at the McDonald Playground. |
| Saturday October 25 | Waltham High School Class of 1947 reunion |
| Saturday October 25 | Waltham High School Class of 1962 reunion |
| Saturday October 25 | Community meeting for improvement of Hillcroft Playground - The Park & Recreation director has scheduled a community meeting at 9am at the Hillcroft Playground. |
| Saturday October 25 | Community meeting for improvement of McDonald Playground - The Park & Recreation director has scheduled a community meeting at 10:30am at the McDonald Playground. |
| Sunday October 26 |
WPO Fifth Annual Ghoulfest and Childrens's Costume Contest presented by The Waltham Philharmonic Orchestra at 4pm at Waltham Government Center (Corner of School and Lexington Streets.) The program features William Guerin, Music Director of the Orchestra, and Anna Catherine Montgomery, soprano soloist, performing works by Mahler, Mozart, Berlioz and Holst. Tickets are $7.50/Adults; $5.00/Seniors, and children in costume attend free. For tickets call the WPO ticket line, 894-7984. |
| Wednesday October 29 |
Web Searching; Genealogy Research - Free Web Searching Workshop at Waltham Public Library Sponsored by Friends Of The Waltham Public Library |
| Thursday October 30 |
Looking at past series - Friends Of The Waltham Public Library will hold a program on "First Lady of the World" at 7:30pm in the Lecture Hall of the library, 735 Main Street. Free. For reservations, call 893-1750 |
| Saturday November 1 |
Craft Fair - A craft fair will be held from 10am to 4pm at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, 50 Church Street. Homemade goods, hand-knits, jewelry and tree ornaments will be available. Call Inez Washabaugh at 425-2000. |
| Saturday November 1 |
Indoor Yard Sale - The First Lutheran Church is holding a Rain or Shine, Indoor Yard Sale from 10am to 2pm. The church is located on Rt. 20, at the corner of Eddy and Weston Streets. |
| Saturday, Sunday November 1 - 2 |
Waltham Mill Artists Open Studios -
Waltham Mill Artists
hold their 21st Annual Open Studios event on
November 1st and 2nd, 12 Noon to 5 PM.
60 artists and craftsman open their studios to the public for this popular annual walk-through and FREE art show. Park at the Embassy lot and walk across the foot bridge to the mills at 144 Moody Street. Artists encourage Waltham residents especially to come and enjoy this unique cultural event. The Waltham Mill Artists Association is sad to report that this year may be the last such open studios event, as the Gordon Family of Newton is taking legal steps to evict the entire resident arts community at the mills. Come and show your support for Waltham's unique artists' community before it's too late. BOYCOTT GORDON'S LIQUORS! Contact: David Kaplan, Waltham Mill Artists Association - 781-647-0408 |
| Wednesday November 5 |
Web Searching; Travel Planning - Free Web Searching Workshop at Waltham Public Library Sponsored by Friends Of The Waltham Public Library |
| Friday, Saturday November 7 - 8 |
Annual Steeplecock Fair - The Annual Steeplecock Fair of the First Congregational Church will take place from 5pm to 8pm on Friday, and from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, with a dinner to be served at 6:30pm. A gift boutique will have a vast assortment of handcrafted articles and Christmas decorations. Featured will be "American Girl" doll clothes, home-baked goods, jams, jellies, preserves, soups, and chili, a sparkling array of jewelry, and a wide range of books. Also featured will be a roomful of "treasures" old and new, and a "barn" with an assortment of garden tools. On Friday evening, a light supper will be served during the fair hours. A cafeteria luncheon will be served on Saturday from 11:30am to 1pm. The Saturday night dinner will feature roast pork. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children 7 years of age and under. Reservations are necessary. For tickets, call Arthur Mixon at 259-8663 or the church office at 781-899-3891. The raffle table has some wonderful prizes. Chances will be sold during the fair, and the drawing will take place immediately following the dinner. For more information, call the co-chairmen of the fair, Ruth Anderson at 781-647-3343, Priscilla Thayer at 781-894-9575, Frances VanderWyk at 781-893-2127, or Barbara Whidden at 781-893-2710, or the church office. |
| Saturday November 8 |
Children's auditions for Reagle show - Children's auditions for the 15th edition of Reagle Players "ChistmasTime" will be held at Robinson Theatre, Waltham High School, 617 Lexington Street. Audition times are 10am for boys and girls in grades 1 through 3 for the elves, 10am for girl and boy dancers grades 4 through 7; and 11am for boys grades 3 through 7 for a new Santa production number added to the show this year. Nine performances are scheduled for the weekends of December 5, 6, and 7 and December 12, 13, and 14. |
| Saturday November 15 |
Annual Fair - The First Baptist Church of Waltham, 400 Lexington Street, will be holding their Annual Fair from 10am to 4pm. Featured will be crafts, gifts, plants, books, white elephant table, a great selection of items on the Donation Table, delicious home-baked goods, children's table, and much, much more! Come and have a lobster roll from our delicious snack bar! Admission to the fair is free, Parking in rear, All are welcome! |
| Saturday November 28 | Waltham High School Class of 1987 is planning its 10-year reunion. For information, call Crissy Guillette at 781-894-4925. Tickets are selling fast. |
| December 1 | 617 area code changed to 781 - Waltham is now in 781 area code. For more details see the NYNEX Area Code Guide. |
| Saturday December 6 |
Craft Fair - St. Joseph Church Women's Guild will be sponsoring their annual Craft Fair from 9am to 3pm. The fair will be held in the church hall, located at 519 Main Street. Tables are available for rent. For more information, call 781-894-7229. |
| Saturday December 6 |
Craft Fair at Plympton School - The Plympton School PTO will host its annual craft fair from 9am to 3pm, at the school at 20 Farnsworth Street. The fair will include 30 vendors of hand crafted items, such as American Girl clothing, Victorian and country items, and a variety of Beanie Babie accessories. A new addition to this year's fair is breakfast with Santa, where families can enjoy a continental breakfast and children can have their pictures taken with Santa. A supervised craft-making area for children ages 3 to 10 is available, and lunch is a selection of pizza, hot dogs, popcorn and homemade baked goods. There will be a raffle featuring prizes donated from many popular city businesses. For more information call 781-894-9402 |
| Sunday December 7 |
Holiday Flea Market & Crafts Fair - Temple Beth Israel, 25 Harvard Street (behind Shaw's) presents a Holiday Flea Market, Crafts Fair and Raffle from 9:30am to 3pm. Lots of good bargains and holiday gifts. Admission 50 cents. Call 781-893-5754 for more information. |
| Monday December 8 |
Holiday Decorating Contest - In keeping with the holiday season, the Waltham City of Choice Committee presents its Holiday Decorating Contest for homeowners and businesses. Last year's contest was a big success. Categories this year will be: House Exterior; Window/Door; and Lawn/Tree. Prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place winners in each category, with possible honorable mentions. The contest is open to all Waltham residents. All entries must be for outside decorations. Applications were available in mid-November with a deadline for submission by December 8. Judging will take place the week of December 15 and winners will be announced shortly thereafter. For more information call Steve Kilgore, chairman of the event, 891-3740, or Hazel Grimes, president of City of Choice, 781-893-2299. |
| Waltham Farmers' Market - June 14 through October 18, 1997 The Waltham Farmers' Market celebrates its seventh season at the Fleet Bank parking lot in downtown Waltham, The market is held rain or shine, and is open from 10am - 3pm every Saturday. The Fleet Bank parking lot is located at the intersection of Main and Moody streets, across from Waltham Common. |
| Clothing of the Federal Era - June 15 - October 15, 1997 - Gore Estate - Gore Estate will present an exhibit of late 18th and early 19th century clothing entitled: "Dressed for the Occasion: Clothing of the Federal Era." - Tuesday through Saturday, 11am - 5pm, and Sundays, 1pm - 5pm. $4 adults, $3 seniors, $2 children 5-12, discounts for AAA and WGBH cardholders, members free. Ample free parking. |
| Used book donation drive The National Archives Records Administration, in partnership with the Department of Education, will collect books throughout the summer to be disbursed in the fall. "America Reads" is a used book donation drive for New England's neediest children. Books may be dropped off Monday through Friday, from 7am to 4:30pm at the National Archives and Records Administration, 380 Trapelo Road. For more information, call regional administrator Diane LeBlanc at 781-647-8104. |
| Television production class - Waltham Community Access Corporation, the Waltham Channel, is once again offering its free basic television production course to Waltham residents. This course is available to residents, while remaining seats will be offered to those who work and attend school in Waltham. This course begins on Saturday, September 20, and continues for seven consecutive weeks. The meeting time will be from 11am to 1pm. The course will be held in the facility at 400 Main Street. For more information, call Bob Digregorio, Jr. at 781-899-8834 or email to bob-d@weac.org. |
| Annual Mitten Drive - Autumn 1997 The Salvation Army needs help in gathering mittens, gloves and scarves that will be used to help children and adults stay warm this winter season. As you go through the malls and stores, please keep those who are less fortunate than you in mind. If you are not in a position to purchase new items, we can also use previously used items that are in good shape. All donations may be dropped off at: The Salvation Army, 33 Myrtle Street. For further information please call 894-0413. Ask for Eileen Young, our Case Worker. Thank you for your support, and may God Bless You! |
| Citizens Police Academy - The Waltham Police Department 10-week Citizens' Police Academy program begins Tuesday, September 23 from 6:30 to 9:30pm. The Citizens Academy is a law enforcement educational program developed to provide local citizens and business owners with a behind-the-scenes look at police work. Those interested in attending should call the director's office at 781-893-3700 or stop by the police station, 155 Lexington St., for an application form. |
| Don't Dress For Dinner, play presented by Hovey Players - September 26 - October 11 - An English play translated from a French farce by Marc Colometti has been chosen as their first play of the 1997-1998 season. The play is directed by Michael Tonner. |
| Annual Booksale at Waltham Public Library by Friends Of The Waltham Public Library - September 27 - October 11 during regular library hours. Friends Preview: Friday, September 26 6:30 - 9pm |
| Free Web Searching Workshops at Waltham Public Library Sponsored by Friends Of The Waltham Public Library - Thursday, October 23 - Job Hunting, Wednesday October 29 - Genealogy Research, Wednesday November 5 - Travel Planning |
| National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month is the month of October. |
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