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Remember the Moody 5K? A successful reboot was held last spring by the Waltham Education and Beyond Foundation (WEBF). More than 600 took part in the Strides for Education 5K and Kids Fun Run, including roughly 80 kids ages 5 to 8. The road race is returning on Sunday, May 4, and registration is now […]
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The production will open March 21 and run through April 5. Evening shows begin at 8 p.m., and two matinee performances (March 23 and March 30) begin at 2 p.m. See the Hovey website for all performance dates. Tickets can be purchased on the website. Hovey Players is located at 9 Spring Street, Waltham MA. […]
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April is National Donate Life Month, and New England Donor Services (NEDS) and the Waltham Lions Club will host an event at Waltham City Hall on April 1 to strengthen community awareness of the importance of organ and tissue donation. The event will also honor donor recipients and families and encourage people to register as potential donors. Mayor […]
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The rise, fall, and redemption of the doctor behind America's first public school for mentally disabled people From the moment he became superintendent of the nation's oldest public school for intellectually and developmentally disabled children in 1887 until his death in 1924, Dr. Walter E. Fernald led a wholesale transformation of our understanding of disabilities […] |
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Beginning Monday, March 31, 2025, and continuing through Friday, April 25, 2025, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will intermittently close the Mass Central Rail Trail (MCRT) between Bacon […]
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Come join Good News Gus and his puppet pals for songs, stories, and activities in the Gore Place Carriage House. This interactive puppet show is both fun and funny; you’ll […]
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The Richard Saivetz '69 Memorial Architectural Lecture. Join us for a compelling conversation with acclaimed artist Hugh Hayden, whose uncanny sculptures and installations reimagine American craft and architectural traditions, challenging […]
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Presented by Professor Amy Bentley, New York University, author of "Inventing Baby Food: Taste, Health, and the Industrialization of the American Diet." Free to the public, but registration required.
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Join the Waltham Democratic City Committee (WDCC) where we will elect delegates to the Massachusetts State Democratic Convention in September. If you are interested in learning more about the caucus or getting involved in the local branch of the Democratic party, please send an e-mail to WatchCityDems@gmail.com.
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Long before social media & Snapchat filters, Victorians had fun creating fantastical collages mixing photos cut from their visiting cards (or “cartes de visite”) with elaborate drawn or painted images. […]
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Indivisible Waltham and Waltham Concerned Citizens will hold a pro-democracy rally at the corner of Main and Moody Streets on Waltham Common, as part of a national movement to protest the unconstitutional actions of the Trump administration, including the gutting of services, firing of federal workers, shutting down of essential agencies, ignoring court orders, deporting […]
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Join us for a brunch book launch with Waltham-based author Tammy Donroe Inman to celebrate her new cookbook, "New England Brunch." Taste the recipes from the book and learn about […]
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Reception April 10, 6 p.m. Works on view through May 2. Featured locations in the Waltham Public Library: Ground floor: Middle Schools First floor: Elementary Schools Second Floor: High School The Licenses and Franchises Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. The Veterans Services Committee, the Public Works and Public Safety Committee, the Economic and Community Development Committee, and the Long Term Debt and Capital Planning Committee meet upon the call of the Chairperson of each committee. The remaining committees meet in the following order, beginning at […]
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Healthy Hand. Learn more here. The Clinical Outreach Program is an initiative of Mass General Brigham (MGB) Sports Medicine in Waltham.
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The Conservation Commission typically meets twice each month on Thursdays at 7 p.m. Meetings are usually held remotely via Zoom and are open to the public. Visit the commission's web page for more information (Zoom links are included in each posted agenda).
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Michael Tarbox songs radiate a sense of hard-won perspective, filtered through a sound that NPR's All Things Considered describes as "homemade rock 'n' roll with a dose of rattlesnake venom and gospel-drenched howling." Tarbox grew up in a Massachusetts mill town and curated our 2nd Shift music series before passing the baton to Mark Erelli, […]
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Join us for our annual spring orchid sale at the historic Lyman Estate greenhouse. Hundreds of budded and blooming orchids available to purchase. Both species and hybrids, miniatures and full […]
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The Waltham Recycling Department is hosting a recycling and collection event! Acceptable items: Paper to be shredded Car tires (no rims) CFL bulbs and CFL tubes (no longer than 8 […]
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The Waltham Clothing Exchange Thrift Store welcomes all to this rare Saturday opening. Between consignors and donations, we are the equivalent of a neighborhood yard sale. Shoes, clothing, jewelry, housewares, […]
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Join us for our annual spring orchid sale at the historic Lyman Estate greenhouse. Hundreds of budded and blooming orchids available to purchase. Both species and hybrids, miniatures and full sized plants for every condition. Large selection. Hard to find varieties. Event runs Friday to Sunday. For more information.
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Join us for our annual spring orchid sale at the historic Lyman Estate greenhouse. Hundreds of budded and blooming orchids available to purchase. Both species and hybrids, miniatures and full sized plants for every condition. Large selection. Hard to find varieties. Event runs Friday to Sunday. For more information.
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The Waltham Historical Commission meets monthly, year-round. Meetings are typically held on the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. To appear before the WHC or to submit correspondence or information, contact the commission 10 business days prior to the meeting. Meetings are usually held remotely via Zoom and are open to the public. […] Waltham City Council normally meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, except during July and August. If a meeting falls on a Monday holiday, Council instead meets on Tuesday.
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The Waltham Community Preservation Committee meets approximately eight times per year (skipping January, July, August, December). Meetings are typically held on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. The application deadline is noon, one week before each meeting. The May meeting usually includes the annual public input hearing. Meetings are usually held remotely […]
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American Legion Auxiliary — Unit 440. You could win your entire Easter dinner! All proceeds go to our veterans! Bring your own snacks. Raffles, gift baskets and a cash bar.
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Managing mental health symptoms in the neurological population. Learn more here. The Clinical Outreach Program is an initiative of Mass General Brigham (MGB) Sports Medicine in Waltham.
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We will ride along the Mass Central Rail Trail to the Highlands Neighborhood. Please bring front and rear lights. Meet at Margarita's. Optional: dinner post-ride.
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Traffic commission meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month (adjusted for holidays). Meetings take place in the City Council Chamber (on the second floor of City Hall). These meetings are public and all are welcome.
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Join us for a workshop in mindfulness and stress reduction, facilitated by Rev. Matt Carriker, Spiritual Director at Agape Spiritual Community of Waltham. Mindfulness fills a great need to find […]
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Celebrate Halfway to Halloween with the Rotten Horror Picture Show podcast! Hosts Amanda and Clay dare to dive into each film on the Rotten Tomatoes "200 Greatest Horror Films of All Time" list. Tonight they'll record an episode on the #1 Rotten Tomatoes horror movie of all time, just in time for its 50th Anniversary: […]
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Please join us for a special Earth Day Friends of Prospect Hill Park clean up, where we will be working on the Prospect Hill Park plant nursery! Please park at 314 Totten Pond Rd. RSVP so we know how many to expect!
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Indivisible of Waltham and Waltham Concerned Citizens are holding a rally at the corner of Main and Moody to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the battles of Lexington and Concord. We will follow the example of the Patriots who fought for their rights then as we must fight for ours now. Join us in this […]
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Join us as we help celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Lexington alarm with Massachusetts National Guard Stephen K. Eaton-Unit #14. We will support the National Guard Veterans and VFW for the commemoration. The event will be held at the mustering point of those minute men of 1775, the intersection of Lincoln and Lexington Streets. […]
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The Licenses and Franchises Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. The Veterans Services Committee, the Public Works and Public Safety Committee, the Economic and Community Development Committee, and the Long Term Debt and Capital Planning Committee meet upon the call of the Chairperson of each committee. The remaining committees meet in the following order, beginning at […]
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The Waltham Lions Club carnival returns for school vacation week! Join us for rides, games, food and family fun to benefit the Waltham Lions! Ride unlimited rides during our discount ride promotion days, enjoy the sights and sounds of the midway with more than 15 rides and make memories with your whole family! Wristbands are […]
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Celebrate the enduring spirit of creativity at the Leonard Bernstein Festival of the Creative Arts, Brandeis University's annual campus-wide celebration of the arts. Founded in 1952 by legendary composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein to honor the university's first graduating class, the festival showcases the vibrant artistic talents of Brandeis students, faculty, and staff, alongside renowned […]
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Join us for a student showcase of original poems inspired by "Hugh Hayden: Home Work." Hayden’s surreal sculptures and installations engage with foundational aspects of the American dream: home ownership, labor, sports and, significantly, education. Explore the exhibition as students read their original compositions, the culmination of a semester-long collaboration with the Brandeis English Department’s […]
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Bring a t-shirt, a tote, a tea-towel — let's get into creative upcycling and make something new with what we have using stencils! We will have assorted stencils to choose from, and artist Matt Mello will demonstrate different techniques of painting and layering to create fun effects and interesting detail! In the lecture hall.
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The Conservation Commission typically meets twice each month on Thursdays at 7 p.m. Meetings are usually held remotely via Zoom and are open to the public. Visit the commission's web page for more information (Zoom links are included in each posted agenda).
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This annual benefit celebrates the start of a new growing season for Waltham Fields Community Farm. Join us for live music, local food and drinks, and a live silent auction, with bidding available online from anywhere. Sprout raises funds for our food access and educational programs. We are thrilled to welcome back BlackStrapBBQ, LiveLoveCheese, Mighty […]
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All proceeds go to the Community Day Center of Waltham, a homelessness charity on the corner of Felton Street and Main Street. This is a 5k or 1 mile race, walk or run, in beautiful Prospect Hill Park. This event is for ALL fitness levels! We can't wait to see you there! Registration details.
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Join us as we clean the city of trash and litter! This is a great opportunity for residents, students, and businesses to get involved in the community and help maintain a clean city we can all be proud of. We are seeking volunteers to make this event successful. Anyone is welcome to participate including students, […]
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UPDATE: The cleanup is at capacity in Waltham (and actually along the entire length of the river), but folks can help with the Citywide Cleanup that day, and with the Waltham Land Trust on other days throughout the year. This is the 26th anniversary of this special event to help remove litter and invasive plants […]
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Temple Beth Israel of Waltham will present "A Bountiful Musical Source - The Morris Hollender 100th Birthday Concert." Directed by Dr. Hankus Netsky, co-chair of New England Conservatory's Contemporary Musical Arts Program and founder and director of the Klezmer Conservatory Band, the concert will also feature Rabbi Jessica Kate Meyer, violinist; vocalist Eden Macadam-Somer; and […]
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Waltham City Council normally meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, except during July and August. If a meeting falls on a Monday holiday, Council instead meets on Tuesday.
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Join us for a matinee! In honor of Earth Month we'll be watching the Sundance hit "Every Little Thing," a new documentary about author and wildlife rehabilitator Terry Masear and her ambitious goal: to save every hummingbird in Los Angeles. "A shimmering, densely layered film about love and resilience." -The Guardian. In the lecture hall.
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A concert with a good cause! All welcome! Join us for a fun evening featuring the band The Capabilities from Berkshire Hills Music Academy, a college-like program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The event is hosted by Waltham's Opportunities for Inclusion (formerly GWArc) with support from many wonderful Waltham establishments. Proceeds from the evening go […]
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Join us for a night of restorative and gentle yoga for all levels to benefit the Waltham Land Trust, hosted by Shiva Shakti, located above the WLT office on Common Street. From beginners to experienced practitioners, all are welcome! This is an "unwind the nervous system" class that takes off the rush and demands of […]
$25
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Listen my children and you shall hear of the midnight ride of Paul Revere... This talk will explore Revere's patriotic technological service to his country, starting before his famous ride and ending long afterwards. Revere pioneered new manufacturing techniques in iron casting, bronze bell and cannon making, and copperwork. As the first American to roll […]
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Indivisible Waltham and Waltham Concerned Citizens are having two rallies this week for May Day in support of working people. The rallies will be at Main and Moody, starting on the sidewalks adjacent to the Common. The billionaires want us divided and scared. We choose to be organized and bold. Stand out to support working […]
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Our club, within Toastmasters International, meets twice a month. We work on improving our communication and leadership skills in a supportive environment. First and third Thursday nights. Join us as our guest. Gain confidence as a public speaker.
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Ever since her debut album "Not The Tremblin' Kind" dropped 25 years ago, country singer Laura Cantrell has been perfecting her own sparkling blend of Americana music. Cantrell's songs are delivered in a voice both honest and unadorned, and her version of country music is imbued with the buoyant catchiness of classic pop and rock […]
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Join us at the Waltham Museum for "Steampunk Show and Tell." Curious about what steampunk IS? Wondering WHY all the top hats and goggles? Interested in HOW this genre is historical? This event features steampunk models who will walk the runway with their steampunk garb and accessories, followed by a panel talk about the history […]
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The Watch City Cadillacs will perform for the benefit of the Waltham Arts Council's Bill Walsh scholarship. Doors open at 7, band plays at 7:30. |
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Spring is here, which means songbirds are back! Grab your binoculars and join an expert guide on a bird walk around the farm. See, hear, and learn about birds at Gore Place. Try to spot our year-round avian residents as well as those who've recently returned. From flycatchers to hawks, from woodpeckers to warblers, come […]
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NOTE: This event is SOLD OUT. It's a STEM takeover at camp! Explore fun hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math challenges throughout Camp Cedar Hill from local program partners. Participants will use a map to choose their adventure and which topics to explore. Meet and chat with STEM professionals while digging deeper into topics you […]
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Celebrate the arrival of spring with a visit to Historic New England's annual herb sale. Thousands of culinary, medicinal, and ornamental herbs are available, along with scented geraniums, tomato and vegetable seedlings, pottery, and garden gifts. Get expert advice from our greenhouse staff. Historic New England members save 10% on purchases. Please call 617-994-5913 for […]
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Join us on Boston Common to walk in support of local food! For everyone! Or, just donate to support our team!
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Celebrate the arrival of spring with a visit to Historic New England's annual herb sale. Thousands of culinary, medicinal, and ornamental herbs are available, along with scented geraniums, tomato and vegetable seedlings, pottery, and garden gifts. Get expert advice from our greenhouse staff. Historic New England members save 10% on purchases. Please call 617-994-5913 for […]
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The 2nd annual Strides for Education 5K & Kids' Fun Run brings the Waltham community together for a fun, healthy, family-oriented activity in the heart of Waltham on historic Moody […]
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All are invited to join us for our 2nd annual community spring fair — a wonderful afternoon of fun with free Tick Tock Trolly rides to and from the fair, free grilled hot dog lunch beginning at noon (while supplies last), music and dancing by Jammin With You at 12:30 p.m., storytelling with Fran Friedland […]
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