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SUMMARY:Blood drive at First Parish Church
DESCRIPTION:This is a Steampunk “Extra Hours” Event. \nThe Watch City Steampunk Festival/Heinlein Society Blood Drive will take place at First Parish in Waltham on Saturday\, May 9\, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. You can arrive early\, donate\, help people in need\, and still attend the festival! \nGive blood or platelets with the Red Cross May 1-17 and get a $20 Amazon gift card! Visit the American Red Cross and search for zip code “02452” on May 9.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/blood-drive-at-first-parish-church-2/
LOCATION:First Parish Church\, 50 Church St.\, Waltham\, MA\, 02452\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Public interest
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SUMMARY:Waltham Lions Club carnival
DESCRIPTION:The Waltham Lions Club carnival returns for 2026! \nJoin us for rides\, games\, food and family fun to benefit the Waltham Lions. \nWednesday May 6 to Sunday May 10. \nAdditional information.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/waltham-lions-club-carnival-2/
LOCATION:300 Fifth Avenue\, 300 Fifth Ave.\, Waltham\, MA\, 02451\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Fund raisers
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SUMMARY:Gore Place Sheepshearing Festival
DESCRIPTION:Since 1987\, this annual event has been a springtime tradition on the grounds of our historic\, 50-acre estate. People often tell us that spring doesn’t begin until the Sheepshearing Festival! \nThis event features live musical acts\, 100+ craft and fiber artists\, demonstrations of traditional shearing techniques\, herding dogs\, historic re-enactors\, and hands-on activities for the whole family! \nFind full festival information and purchase tickets here. \nRAIN OR SHINE
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/gore-place-sheepshearing-festival-2/
LOCATION:Gore Place\, 52 Gore St.\, Waltham\, MA\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture,Festivals
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SUMMARY:Cherry Pies and Butterflies: Community pollinator festival
DESCRIPTION:Meadowscaping for Biodiversity (MS4B) will host a Cherry Pies and Butterflies community pollinator event. We offer hope along with cherry pie and apple cider. \nActivities will include: \n\nSpeak with knowledgeable people from pollinator\, climate change\, and native flower organizations\nLearn why planting native flowers in your backyard fights climate change and restores biodiversity\nStories about pollinators\nFace painting\nDecorate pollinator masks\nSing the pollinator rap song\nExciting pollinator relay races\nPortable pollinator photo booths\nPlant sunflower seeds\n\nFor more information contact Barbara Passero at 781-240-9228.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/cherry-pies-and-butterflies-community-pollinator-festival/
LOCATION:McDevitt Middle School\, 75 Church St.\, Waltham\, MA\, 02452\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Health and fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T080000
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SUMMARY:Eastern Show Choir Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Waltham High School Show Choirs are excited to host the 2026 Eastern Show Choir Festival (ESCF). ESCF holds the distinction of being the longest running show choir competition in New England. All proceeds directly support Waltham Show Choirs including Music Unlimited\, Music Express and Show Band. Music Express is scheduled to perform at 12:15 p.m.\, and Music Unlimited at 9:15 p.m. \nSee the complete schedule of performances and order tickets here.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/eastern-show-choir-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Waltham High School\, 554 Lexington St.\, Waltham\, MA\, 02452\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Musical performances
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SUMMARY:Community solstice dance party
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a winter solstice dance party. There will be three bands plus an open mic set\, dancing\, cookie decorating\, and games. \nThis is a  family-friendly\, non-alcohol event. \nRegister to play for the open mic set here. \nCost is $5-$15 on a sliding scale.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/community-solstice-dance-party/
LOCATION:Piety Corner Club\, 2 Worcester Lane\, Waltham\, MA\, 02451\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture,Festivals
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SUMMARY:Hanukkah songs past and present
DESCRIPTION:Hanukkah songs capture the many meanings of Hanukkah\, from its meditation on light to its celebration of Jewish self-determination to an embrace of American Jewish culture via Adam Sandler. Join to explore Hanukkah songs from around the world to understand what they say about the holiday\, and ourselves. \nContact Rabbi Ben for location and more details.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/hanukkah-songs-past-and-present/
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