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Indivisible Waltham is holding a rally on the Waltham Common on Labor Day. There will be a program with speeches from union leaders before we protest on the sidewalks of Main and Moody.
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Lexington Pops Chorus will hold three free open rehearsals, September 2, 9 and 16 in Clark Hall at Hancock Church, 1912 Mass Ave Lexington (on the Green). We welcome new singers in September and January. Auditions are not required, but singers must be able to read music. We sing a wide variety of music, including […]
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Opening this Wednesday. This Labor Day, the Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation celebrates workers and their contributions to the development of the United States with the new exhibition "When Waltham Strikes." Did you know that the first industrial labor strike was staged at the site of our museum by women working at the […]
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Unwind and reconnect with a free yoga session at Light of Reason (2014), Chris Burden’s iconic outdoor installation at the Rose Art Museum. Led by Brandeis Fitness Coordinator Kat Page, this all-levels workshop offers a peaceful and energizing way to end your day. Bring a yoga mat, water bottle, and comfortable workout attire—mats can be […]
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Taking a modern twist on American roots music, The New Grown-Ups combine traditional blues, country, old-time, originals, and bluegrass into a heady blend of contemporary music. Fiddle, banjo, cello and […]
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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). Gain confidence as a public speaker. Our club, within Toastmasters International, works on improving communication and leadership skills in a supportive environment. We meet twice a month, first and third Thursday nights. The first Thursday meeting is via zoom, while the third Thursday meeting is hybrid with the in-person location at Meadow Green. Join us […] |
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Shop local! Shop outdoors! The Waltham Farmers' Market features locally-grown produce, cheese, eggs, meats, baked goods, soaps, sauces, wine and mead, and prepared specialty meals to go. The location for 2025 is 65 Lexington Street, the former Elks lodge. The market is held rain or shine and is wheelchair-, bicycle- and stroller-accessible. Hours are Saturdays, 9:30 […]
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The WLT stewards, along with the city of Waltham’s Ranger Adam, are bringing this land back to life—to wildlife, that is, and first on the scene should be the insects who are necessary for supporting our life on earth! If you’re curious about insects and want to learn more, please join us for this walk, […]
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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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Meet with a customer advocate in Waltham. Our customer advocates will be available to meet one-on-one to discuss options to manage your energy bill and help you find assistance, including: Discount rate Payment plans Budget plan No appointment is needed, but please bring the following when you visit: If you receive SNAP, MassHealth, SSI or […]
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Grant-seeking tools are valuable to anyone working or volunteering for community-based non-profits. You will gain practical tools for finding grant prospects, an overview of grant funding and what stands out—what funders look for, funding research sources, how to approach funders, and an introduction to grant writing basics! In the lecture hall.
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Lexington Pops Chorus will hold three free open rehearsals, September 2, 9 and 16 in Clark Hall at Hancock Church, 1912 Mass Ave Lexington (on the Green). We welcome new singers in September and January. Auditions are not required, but singers must be able to read music. We sing a wide variety of music, including […]
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Celebrate with us! Join friends, neighbors, and fellow art lovers for a festive evening of light bites, lively conversation, and creative inspiration as we kick off "Fred Wilson: Reflections," "Danielle McKinney: Tell Me More," and "Fabricated Imaginaries: Crafting Art." It’s a night to connect, explore, and raise a glass to the power of art and […]
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We will be painting ski huts or picnic shelters! (Weather permitting: If weather prevents painting, trail maintenance will be the backup.) Parking at Sunset Shelter. Be prepared for work in the woods: Wear closed toe shoes, long pants, sun protection; bring water and snacks. If you have them, feel free to bring your own tools: […]
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Shop local! Shop outdoors! The Waltham Farmers' Market features locally-grown produce, cheese, eggs, meats, baked goods, soaps, sauces, wine and mead, and prepared specialty meals to go. The location for 2025 is 65 Lexington Street, the former Elks lodge. The market is held rain or shine and is wheelchair-, bicycle- and stroller-accessible. Hours are Saturdays, 9:30 […]
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Join us for sensory-friendly songs, stories, and playtime in this accessible story time! This story time is designed for children with sensory sensitivities, neurodiverse children, or those who do better in small groups with more support. Registration is required.
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Come celebrate with us! Join us for a day to celebrate our wonderful community. A variety of fun activities and entertainment will be available for the whole family! Waltham Common.
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This family-friendly event offers resources to those in substance abuse recovery, as well as much more. Various guest speakers, music, and fun activities for all, including kids crafts and activities. During the event, a special dove release is planned in honor of those who have died from substance abuse. Recovery Fest is hosted by Greater […]
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The 89th annual meeting of Gore Place Society. Please join us for light refreshments and a talk by Robert Atwood Perry, Executive Director of the Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation. Following the talk, members will vote on the proposed slate of governors. Additional details on our website. RSVP today.
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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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Join Watch City Ukers #202 on the Waltham Common. (Rain moves this event to the Waltham Museum.)
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Explore movement, music, and literature with your body! Alive's Storybook Movement Workshops invite participants to bring books to life through collaboration and creative movement. In each hour-long workshop, students create movement stories inspired by a read-aloud. Participants are encouraged to move in ways that feel good to their bodies and fully express the emotions, themes, […]
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Lexington Pops Chorus will hold three free open rehearsals, September 2, 9 and 16 in Clark Hall at Hancock Church, 1912 Mass Ave Lexington (on the Green). We welcome new singers in September and January. Auditions are not required, but singers must be able to read music. We sing a wide variety of music, including […]
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Come on down to the Farm at Gore Place for some sudsy fun! Kids will get to try their hand at washing their socks, using historical tools like washboards and a hand-wringing machine. Then we’ll make our own bubble wands and blow giant bubbles using our special secret bubble recipe. Make sure to bring an […]
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Exercise is a foundational habit for good health. This course will detail the components of a healthy exercise program for older adults. During this one-hour course, we will discuss the roles of strengthening exercises, cardiovascular exercise, balance exercise, and flexibility exercises in promoting health and longevity. Participants will learn the benefits each type of exercise […]
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Chaplains on the Way invites you to a dinner and an evening of hope, joy and compassion in support of our unhoused neighbors. Invited honored guests and award recipients: Governor Maura Healey State Representative Tom Stanley Mayor Jeannette McCarthy State Representative John Lawn Waltham City Council For more information, to donate, or to reserve tickets: […]
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Waltham Fields Community Farm will be presenting at Mount Auburn Hospital's Community Benefits annual public meeting. Learn how MAH collaborates with community partners to support programs aimed at improving the health and wellness of our communities. All are welcome to attend this in-person meeting. Click here to register.
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Join us as Waltham author Alex Green presents "A Perfect Turmoil: Walter E. Fernald and the Struggle to Care for America." In this landmark work, based on a decade of research, Green has drawn upon extensive, unexamined archives to unearth the story of one of America's largely forgotten, but most complex, conflicted, and significant figures. […]
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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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Green Day Recycling will partner with St. Mary's Church to host its first-ever electronics recycling event. The event will be held in the church parking lot at 30 Pond Street, and is open to all area residents. The public is encouraged to bring items such as old TVs, computers, printers, household appliances, and other unwanted […]
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Shop local! Shop outdoors! The Waltham Farmers' Market features locally-grown produce, cheese, eggs, meats, baked goods, soaps, sauces, wine and mead, and prepared specialty meals to go. The location for 2025 is 65 Lexington Street, the former Elks lodge. The market is held rain or shine and is wheelchair-, bicycle- and stroller-accessible. Hours are Saturdays, 9:30 […]
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Walk the rolling paths and garden trails of the 37-acre Lyman estate with us. Enjoy the outdoors while learning about the fascinating history of the grounds. Tour will meet at the front door of the mansion and will run rain or shine. The greenhouses, one of the oldest surviving complexes in the country, will be […]
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The Waltham Land Trust is thrilled to show 350 Mass Waltham the ropes in a joint cleanup along the Charles River. We will meet at the side parking lot at Shaw's on River Street in Waltham. This is the lot to the right of Shaw's as you enter the lot from River Street. We will […]
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Celebrate and support the Farm at Gore Place with a special dinner! Gather with guests from across Greater Boston for a seasonal, chef-curated meal celebrating local agriculture, sustainability, and community. In case of rain, dinner will take place in our spacious and modern event tent.
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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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First Parish's Waltham Clothing Exchange thrift shop has started it's 68th year serving the greater Waltham community. The fall season runs until December 16, open only on Tuesdays from 10:00 to 4:30, plus two Saturdays, October 4 and 18, from 9:00 to 1:00. There is plenty of good stuff: clothing for men, women, children and […] |
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The Embassy Theater, Waltham, is proud to once again host the Manhattan Shorts Film Festival! Come watch these highly curated shorts and be the judge! Film lovers worldwide will unite in over 500 locations between September 25 and October 5 for one reason: to view and vote on the ten finalist films in the 28th […]
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The 13th annual fundraiser to benefit Friends of Waltham Senior Citizens. 6:30 p.m.: Social hour, cocktails, appetizers. 8:00 p.m.: Competition begins. May the best dancing star couple win! Tickets $30. Contact Stacey Tully at 617-930-4323 to purchase. For additional information email WalthamDWTWS@gmail.com Attire is semi-formal. No jeans or T-shirts.
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What was life like before the electric light? Find out on an evening visit to the 1806 mansion at Gore Place. You'll see the graceful great stairs, the lovely oval withdrawing room, the peacock parlor, the great hall, bed chambers, sitting rooms, and more. Along the way, your guide will tell stories about living by […]
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Save the date for the annual Cedarwood yard sale. Rain date September 28. Maps of all the participating house will be available at the White Elephant table at 89 Cedarwood Ave.
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Shop local! Shop outdoors! The Waltham Farmers' Market features locally-grown produce, cheese, eggs, meats, baked goods, soaps, sauces, wine and mead, and prepared specialty meals to go. The location for 2025 is 65 Lexington Street, the former Elks lodge. The market is held rain or shine and is wheelchair-, bicycle- and stroller-accessible. Hours are Saturdays, 9:30 […]
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Meet behind City Hall for our September group ride. We will ride on the newly opened Linden Street ramp to the rail trail, and on the newly installed river path curb cut on Farwell Street. See you at a ride soon!
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Stop by for a fun day of comic books, video games, trading cards, toys, apparel and much more! Is there any particular collection or item you are looking for? Email […]
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Belmont Community Chorus welcomes prospective members to sing with the chorus at an open rehearsal. All voice parts and levels of experience are invited, no auditions required. We sing a range of music and have fun doing it. Concert in December. Open to residents of nearby communities. Visit www.belmontcommunitychorus.org for more information.
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First Parish's Waltham Clothing Exchange thrift shop has started it's 68th year serving the greater Waltham community. The fall season runs until December 16, open only on Tuesdays from 10:00 to 4:30, plus two Saturdays, October 4 and 18, from 9:00 to 1:00. There is plenty of good stuff: clothing for men, women, children and […]
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We wrap up the month performing yoga outside at the Met State property. Learn about and experience the vast beauty found in the lawns, fields, woods, and trails of the Metropolitan State Hospital property and Beaver Brook North while stretching and holding poses! Jeanne Kelly, a popular yoga instructor, will lead the session. Fee is […]
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Kaitlin Tiches, Medical Librarian and Knowledge Manager at the Digital Wellness Lab at Boston Children's Hospital, will give a robust presentation on media and technology use among adolescents, aimed at parents and caregivers. She will speak to current youth technology trends and will provide strategies for parents and caregivers on how to address and navigate […] |
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Tickets on sale now! Join us November 22 to celebrate our 25th anniversary at our biggest party of the year! This year's event features the swinging sounds of The Todd Brunel Quartet, entertainment, delicious catered hors d'oeuvres, bar, whiskey tasting, silent auction and raffles. Come support our rescue and have a fabulous time! Buy your […]
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The labor movement in the United States is a bulwark of democracy and a driving force for social and economic equality. Yet its stories remain largely unknown to Americans. Robert Forrant and Mary Anne Trasciatti edited a collection of essays focused on nationwide efforts to propel the history of labor and working people into mainstream […]
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Join us as local author and award-winning journalist Chris Sweeney presents his new book "The Feather Detective: Mystery, Mayhem, and the Magnificent Life of Roxie Laybourne"—the fascinating and remarkable true story of the world’s first forensic ornithologist, Roxie Laybourne, who broke down barriers for women, solved murders, and investigated deadly airplane crashes with nothing more […] 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). Gain confidence as a public speaker. Our club, within Toastmasters International, works on improving communication and leadership skills in a supportive environment. We meet twice a month, first and third Thursday nights. The first Thursday meeting is via zoom, while the third Thursday meeting is hybrid with the in-person location at Meadow Green. Join us […] |
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“Acclaimed multi-instrumentalist/singer-songwriter” and “Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame nominee” are just a couple of many descriptors one could attach to Darrell Scott. You might also in part define Scott by the company he keeps, whether he’s producing albums for country hitmakers like the Zac Brown Band, performing as a member of Robert Plant’s Band of Joy […]
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The Dual Language School PTO will operate the concession stand for Waltham Youth Soccer at Veterans Field (365 Forest Street) on Saturday, October 4, and Sunday, October 5, 2025. Please sign up here if you would like to make a donation of money, food, or drinks for us to sell or if you can volunteer […]
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First Parish's Waltham Clothing Exchange thrift shop has started it's 68th year serving the greater Waltham community. The fall season runs until December 16, open only on Tuesdays from 10:00 to 4:30, plus two Saturdays, October 4 and 18, from 9:00 to 1:00. There is plenty of good stuff: clothing for men, women, children and […]
Free
Shop local! Shop outdoors! The Waltham Farmers' Market features locally-grown produce, cheese, eggs, meats, baked goods, soaps, sauces, wine and mead, and prepared specialty meals to go. The location for 2025 is 65 Lexington Street, the former Elks lodge. The market is held rain or shine and is wheelchair-, bicycle- and stroller-accessible. Hours are Saturdays, 9:30 […] |
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You are invited to join our Ride for Food team as a biker or walker on October 5, or as a virtual participant. Together, we can have great fun as we help feed our hungry neighbors and provide vital financial support for WFCF's amazing food access programs, like our Mobile Outreach Market. Every mile we […]
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The Dual Language School PTO will operate the concession stand for Waltham Youth Soccer at Veterans Field (365 Forest Street) on Saturday, October 4, and Sunday, October 5, 2025. Please sign up here if you would like to make a donation of money, food, or drinks for us to sell or if you can volunteer […]
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Come join BJEP outside for our annual eco-Judaism day! This is a morning of being in community and with nature, singing and sweet treats. We welcome non-BJEP families to get a flavor for our program at a location in Belmont, provided with RSVP. Email to register and get the location. |