Waltham Times

Concert: Moody Street String Band
2024-09-25 19:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | Gore Place, 52 Gore Street
Waltham’s own Moody Street String Band has been performing traditional tunes of Scotland, Ireland, and North America together for more than 20 years! The combination of accordion, banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and guitar will fill the 1793 Carriage House with music! Join them for a celebration of all things Celtic! Their annual December performance “Music for the Holly Days” is a perennial, audience favorite. Here’s your chance to see them without the snow!
Tickets are just $21 and should be purchased in advance as the capacity is limited.
Parking is free. If you or someone in your group needs an accommodation to more fully participate in this event, please contact us before registering.

We Are Waltham: Big WaW
2024-09-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation, 154 Moody Street, Waltham, 02453, United States
In the historic mill building that Waltham grew around a few hundred years ago, tellers from all walks of life share true stories from their lives. They are coached by show creator (Chandreyee Lahiri) and together, represent the many facets of the Waltham community of today.
​6 tellers. Usually new tellers, though show alumni may fill slots vacated by last minute cancellations.
6 (ish) minute true stories that gives us a look into different lives and experiences.
Raffles in the mid-time break. Usually show merchandise (tote bags) and sometimes, objects featured in a story.

Waltham Farmers' Market
2024-09-28 09:30 - 14:00, 2024-10-05 09:30 - 14:00, 2024-10-12 09:30 - 14:00, 2024-10-19 09:30 - 14:00 | Former Elk’s lodge, 65 Lexington St, Waltham, 02452, United States

Story Time in the Barn: Pumpkin to Talk About
2024-10-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Gore Place, 52 Gore Street
Preschoolers are invited to join us in the Barn at Gore Place for special Story Times. Join the Family Educator on October 2nd at 10 a.m. for a special morning of stories and songs centered around pumpkins. Children will learn about the inside of a pumpkin and go on a gourd hunt. More Than Words Bookstore will also have a pop-up on site during Story Time!
The Story Time in the Barn programs are recommended for 3 and 4-year-olds, but all are welcome!
Advanced tickets are required.
Park in our South Entrance by the farm!

Fall orchid sale
2024-10-04 09:30 - 16:00, 2024-10-05 09:30 - 16:00, 2024-10-06 09:30 - 16:00 | Lyman Estate Greenhouse, 185 Lyman Street, Waltham, MA, 02452, United States
Lyman Estate Greenhouses, 85 Lyman Street Waltham, Mass.
Celebrate orchid-blooming season. Hundreds of orchid plants are for sale, including many hard-to-find varieties. Visit the greenhouse and enjoy gorgeous floral colors, shapes, and scents. Varieties on display and for sale include Cattleyas, Laelias, Oncidiums, Paphiopedilums, Phalaenopsis, and many more. Their long-lasting blooms are a dramatic addition to any indoor environment. This adaptable species can grow in a variety of home conditions. Staff are available to offer expert advice.
Historic New England members receive a 10% discount.
Please call 617-994-5913 for more information.

REACH Fall Festival
2024-10-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Waltham Common, 610 Main St, Waltham, MA, 02452, United States
REACH’s 10th annual Fall Festival kicks off Domestic Violence Awareness Month with a day of games, crafts, and other community-building activities that are fun for the whole family. Entry is free, and local Waltham residents are encouraged to come participate so they can both learn more about REACH and meet fellow community members.
If you have questions about the Fall Festival or you’d like to donate in-kind items like supplies or gift cards, please reach out to fallfestival@reachma.org.

Rain date: October 6th.

Grow Great Garlic w/ Rodger B. Swain
2024-10-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Waltham Fields Community Farm, 240 Beaver St, Waltham, MA, 02452, United States
Registration: https://communityfarms.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/communityfarms/event.jsp?event=3193&
A garlic talk and taste with guest instructor, Roger B. Swain, the man in the red suspenders from PBS’s Victory Garden!
Hooray! It’s garlic season! Time to plant those cloves, and enjoy the cured harvests of the earlier summer months.
Join Rodger and your fellow garlic crowing enthusiasts for this exciting workshop on the farm, geared towards adult learning but open to youth attending with their adults,
Participants will get to know this amazing crop, how it grows, best methods for growing at home, and lots of fun ways to incorporate it into your meals, with Guest Instructor, Rodger B Swain.
Talk will be followed by a garlic tasting and Q/A with Rodger.
Participants can choose to take a few cloves shared by the expert himself, to grow in your home garden!

Follow up on traffic calming on Crescent Street
2024-10-09 18:00 - 19:00 | South Junior converence room main level, 510 Moody Street, Waltham
Waltham Traffic Commission neighborhood meeting for Ward 8.
Traffic engineer Garvin will present traffic calming recommendations he made at the last Waltham Traffic Commission meeting for Crescent Street from Moody to Maple Streets. Discussion of plans, and input from the neighborhood.

We Are Waltham: Wee-WaW
2024-10-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Common Good Co., 419 Moody Street, Waltham, MA, 02453, United States
Common Good Co. is joining forces again with We Are Waltham (aka WaW) for a mini-show or a Wee-WaW for the second time this year. Come hear real life stories from people in our neighborhood!
​4 featured tellers (alumni of the show or future tellers) share 6(ish) minute true stories from their lives.
Local musicians fill short breaks with live music.
Audience members share their own true story! Write it that night or submit now from here. The host may invite you to read it at the mic.

Concert: Laurel Martin and Friends
2024-10-09 19:30 - 21:30 | Gore Place, 52 Gore Street
Laurel Martin’s lyrical fiddle playing is nuanced, sweet, and true to tradition. She will be joined by guitarist Jim Prendergast, multi-instrumentalist Mark Roberts, and dancer Kieran Jordan. Join them for an evening filled with the joyful spirit of traditional music!
This program takes place in the Carriage House at Gore Place. Parking is free.
Advance tickets are suggested. Ample free parking. Modern accessible restrooms will be available.
If you or someone in your group needs an accommodation to more fully participate in this event, please contact us before registering.
Cost: $21 general admission, $19 members, $16 students.

Waltham Tenant's Meeting/Reunion de Inquilinos de Waltham
2024-10-10 19:00 - 20:00 | MA
Join fellow tenants and community members to discuss housing concerns and share your experiences.

This is an opportunity to connect with other renters, learn about your rights, and engage in a community conversation about the challenges facing renters in Waltham.

Via Zoom (link to be provided upon RSVP) email genoveva@watchcdc.org

League of Women Voters of Waltham State Representative Candidates Night
2024-10-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Waltham Government Center, 119 School Street, Waltham, MA, 02452, United States
Come and hear what the candidates have to say before Election Day!
Location: Waltham Government Center, 119 School Street, Waltham
Candidates
Representative Thomas M. Stanley, Incumbent (Democrat)
Sean Diamond (Independent)
Carly Marie Downs (Republican)

Waltham Fire Department Annual Open House
2024-10-13 12:00 - 15:00 | Moody Street Fire Station, 533 Moody St, Waltham, MA, United States
The Waltham Fire Department is welcoming local families to a free Open House on Sunday, Oct 13, from 12 to 3 p.m. at the Moody Street Station, at 533 Moody Street. The Open House teaches families the best fire and life safety practices. Visitors will be able to tour the Moody St. Station apparatus floor, see some of the vehicles and equipment and meet some of the Department’s firefighters.

TALK: Charles Metz and his Magnificent Aerodrome
2024-10-13 15:00 - 16:00 | Gore Place, 52 Gore Street
Come hear historian Diann Strausberg tell the tale of the Metz Meet! Her illustrated talk in the 1793 Carriage House will be followed by a tour of the grounds and mansion.

Waltham Schools Community Forum
2024-10-15 18:30 - 19:30 | McDevitt Middle School, 75 Church Street, Waltham, MA
Waltham Public Schools Superintendent Marisa Mendonsa is set to host four community forums over the next few weeks.
The first meeting is scheduled for:

Oct. 15, 6:30 p.m., McDevitt Middle School

Home werk: A drag tour
2024-10-16 18:00 | Rose Art Museum, 415 South Street, Waltham, MA, 02453, United States
Like the work of artists Roy Lichtenstein, Hugh Hayden, and Catherine Opie on view at the Rose this fall, the art of drag blurs lines between “high” and “low” culture, offering alternative aesthetic sensibilities, inspirations, and creative practices. Everyday subjects are brought into conversation with art historical references to address what we consider taboo, how media shapes our lives, and how we construct identity.
Join Rose Art Museum for an after-hours interactive tour featuring costumed interpretations of works on view by local drag artists Paxx Headroom, Psyclops, and Forrest Fleur. Visitors are encouraged to dress inspired by the works on view.
Register

Traffic commission meeting
2024-10-17 10:00 | Waltham City Hall, 610 Main St., Waltham, MA, United States
The Waltham traffic commission meets on the third Thursday of every month at 10:00 AM.
Location: City Hall, 610 Main Street, second floor council chambers
The Moody Street Feasibility Study (revised) will be presented by the engineering firm commissioned by the city to carry out the study.
CORRECTION: This meeting was posted in error as being on October 10. The correct date is October 17.

CRAFT BEER for a CAUSE 2024
2024-10-17 17:30 - 20:30 | Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation, 154 Moody Street, Waltham, 02453, United States
A suds-centric fundraiser for the Charles River Museum. Featuring the best in craft beer, great local restaurants, spirits, wine, and more! All proceeds of this event will benefit the programs of the Charles River Museum.

Workshop: Pumpkin Centerpieces
2024-10-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Gore Place, 52 Gore Street
Using pumpkins, succulents, moss, and ribbons, we will guide participants through the process of creating a beautiful display piece that can transition from the fall to the winter season.

Leave it to Beaverville - The Development of Warrendale
2024-10-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Lyman Estate, 185 Lyman Street, Waltham
The Waltham Historical Society, Inc. member Jack Cox will present the history of what was once referred to by The Boston Globe as “Leave it to Beaverville” acknowledging the similarities with the then-current television series “Leave it to Beaver”.
You can get tickets for this event here.

Waltham Schools Community Forum
2024-10-19 09:00 - 10:00 | 510 Moody Street, 510 Moody Street
Waltham Public Schools Superintendent Marisa Mendonsa is hosting four community forums in October.

Mendonsa describes the forums as “informal meet and greets.”

The second meeeting is scheduled for:

Oct. 19, 9 a.m., 510 Moody St.

Coffee and light refreshments will be served

History of Farming in Waltham
2024-10-19 12:00 - 13:00 | The Waltham Museum, 25 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA
Please join us at the Waltham Museum for a panel discussion of Waltham families recalling the history of their family fare and memories of living and working on a family farm. We have limited seating so call 781-893-9020 to reserve your spot.

14th Annual Farm Day
2024-10-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Waltham Fields Community Farm, 240 Beaver St, Waltham, MA, 02452, United States
Waltham Fields Community Farm’s annual festival celebrating locally grown food, sustainable agriculture, community, and the land we steward.
This outdoor, family-friendly event features hands-on farm activities, educational demonstrations, live music from the High Strung Strummers and River Street Six, agricultural-infused magic show, pick-a-pound carrot patch, farm crafts, kids games, temporary tattoo parlor, friendly hens, and more!

Waltham Schools Community Forum
2024-10-21 18:30 - 19:30 | Plympton Elementary School, 20 Farnsworth Street
Waltham Public Schools Superintendent Marisa Mendonsa is hosting four community forums in October.

Mendonsa and the district have scheduled the forums that they’re describing as “informal meet and greets.”

The third meeting is scheduled for:

Oct. 21, 6:30 p.m., Plympton Elementary

Rose Art Museum: Voting, Democracy, Rights and Representation
2024-10-23 12:30 - 14:30 | Rose Art Museum, 415 South Street, Waltham, MA, 02453, United States
What does it mean to be a political participant in the United States? Join Rose Art Museum’s Yasmine Vera and Madeleine Delpha as they discuss artworks on view in the exhibitions Lichtenstein100, Face to Face: Portraits of Self and Others, and Hugh Hayden: Home Work that touch on American value systems, radical and revolutionary action, and civil rights. These works invite us and challenge us to think critically about histories of disenfranchisement and political representation and how we can uphold our personal and shared ideals through democratic engagement.
The Rose Art Museum presents this in-person tour in partnership with VoteDeis. After the tour, there will be nonpartisan support available for voter registration and absentee ballot requests for members of the Brandeis community.
Register
