First Parish In Wayland

Honest, accurate information about sexuality changes lives. It fosters healthy relationships, builds self-acceptance and self-esteem, dismantles stereotypes and assumptions, improves decision-making, and can even save lives. 

This fall, First Parish in Wayland will offer <a href="https://www.uua.org/lifespan/owl" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Our Whole Lives</a> (OWL), a values-based, sexuality-education curricula created for use in secular settings. The sessions are designed for students in grades 7 through 9.

The program models and teaches caring, compassion, respect, and justice. Topics include body image, interacting online, bullying/bystander responsibilities, and consent education. 

Parent orientation will be held on September 27 and October 4 from 4 to 5 p.m. Student classes start on October 18, and will be held on Sundays, 4 to 5:30 p.m., from October to June, at First Parish in Wayland. The registration deadline is September 13.

For more information, email Kate Holland (kholland@uuwayland.org).

What Parents Say About OWL
"I'm grateful for the OWL program. It's a small group, safe space for youth to learn about sexuality in an environment that honors and respects all people, across all identities. Conversations about gender and sexuality, autonomy, consent, and making safe choices are held in a frank and inclusive environment that demystifies sexuality and promotes a sense of respect and self-worth for everyone."

“I appreciate that OWL has a gender-identity-affirming curriculum and is inclusive to all. To be honest, I didn't pay that much attention to the school curriculum because I knew our child was in good hands with OWL!”

What a Student Says About OWL
“I like OWL because the group is smaller than the one in school and the activities were more fun.”

Local Event: Sexuality-Education Workshops This Fall for Grades 7-9

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Sexuality-Education Workshops This Fall for...

Honest, accurate information about sexuality changes lives. It fosters healthy relationships, builds self-acceptance and...

Sexuality-Education Workshops This Fall for Grades 7-9

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Building a healthier life involves more than just physical wellness. In this complimentary seminar, you’ll learn how financial well-being plays a key role in reducing stress and supporting overall health. We’ll discuss practical strategies to better manage expenses, prepare for the unexpected and take a more confident, proactive approach to your financial future.
You must RSVP to receive access credentials for this event or seminar.Presented by: Lennox Donlon, APMA®, Associate Financial Advisor - R. Miller &amp; Associates, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial LLC
Hosted by: R. Miller &amp; Associates, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial LLCTo reserve a spot: call us at <a href="tel:6176073366">617.607.3366 Ext. 250</a> or email us at <a href="mailto:christina.cobas@ampf.com?subject=Wealth%20and%20Wellness:%20Balancing%20financial,%20physical,%20and%20mental%20well-being">christina.cobas@ampf.com</a>

Local Event: Complimentary Presentation - Wealth and Wellness: Balancing Financial, Physical, & Mental Well-Being

Complimentary Presentation - Wealth and...

Building a healthier life involves more than just physical wellness. In this complimentary seminar, you’ll learn how financial...

Complimentary Presentation - Wealth and Wellness: Balancing Financial, Physical, & Mental Well-Being

First Parish of Sudbury

B’nai Torah MetroWest and Rabbi Emily Mathis invite members, friends, and the greater community to share the High Holy Days 5787/2026 with us!
We can’t wait to welcome back renowned singer-songwriter <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU2pXRejwigfudTQqoptPmQ/videos" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Julie Silver</a>,&nbsp;who will be accompanied by musician Eric Eid-Reiner, along with Sandy Pochapin and Leslee Olender, members of our BTM choir. We look forward to sharing meaningful High Holy Day services with the community.
SCHEDULE 
Saturday, September 12, 2026 10 am – Rosh Hashanah Morning Service 1 pm – Tashlich at the Wayside Inn Grist Mill, Sudbury 
Sunday, September 20, 2026 7:30 pm – Kol Nidre
Monday, September 21, 2026 10 am – Yom Kippur Morning Service 2-3:30 pm – Learning Session with Rabbi Emily: Standing at the Threshold Join Rabbi Emily for a close look at Ne’ilah, the final service of Yom Kippur, and the powerful image at its heart: the gates about to close. We’ll look at what our tradition says about those gates – and how our tradition itself argues about whether it ever really shuts. 4 pm – Yizkor 5 pm – Ne’ilah 6 pm – Break Fast
<a href="https://bnaitorahmetrowest.org/news/high-holy-days-5787-2026/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">READ MORE/REGISTRATION</a>B'nai Torah MetroWest (BTM) is an inclusive, Reform community, located in Wayland, MA. It is part of the <a href="https://jlcmw.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Jewish Learning Collaborative of Metrowest </a>(JLCMW), a Hebrew School that welcomes Jewish learners in grades Pre-K to Gr. 7 from area member synagogues and the greater community.
For additional information, see <a href="https://bnaitorahmetrowest.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">bnaitorahmetrowest.org</a> or contact <a href="mailto:btmoffice@bnaitorahmetrowest.org" target="_blank">btmoffice@bnaitorahmetrowest.org</a>/508•203•1833.

Local Event: Rosh Hashanah with Rabbi Emily Mathis, Singer-Songwriter Julie Silver & B'nai Torah MetroWest

Rosh Hashanah with Rabbi Emily Mathis,...

B’nai Torah MetroWest and Rabbi Emily Mathis invite members, friends, and the greater community to share the High Holy Days...

Rosh Hashanah with Rabbi Emily Mathis, Singer-Songwriter Julie Silver & B'nai Torah MetroWest

Codman Estate

The 44th Annual Codman Estate Fine Arts and Crafts Festival will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026, and features the work of nearly 100 artisans, including painting, pottery, photography, jewelry, food wares, glass, fiber art, metalworking, woodworking, clothing, and much more. Visitors enjoy live musical entertainment, food vendors, and Codman Estate tours.The event is rain or shine!
HNE&nbsp;Members and Children under 12 FREE Nonmembers $5

Accessibility Considerations:&nbsp;The festival takes place outdoors and may involve walking over uneven terrain. Parking is available. Comfortable footwear is recommended.

Local Event: Codman Estate Fine Arts and Crafts Festival

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Codman Estate Fine Arts and Crafts Festival

The 44th Annual Codman Estate Fine Arts and Crafts Festival will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026, and features the work...

Plugged In Band Program

Get ready to rock at Plugged In's Fall Session in Needham. Join a band, learn an instrument, and take the stage. Open for all ages, skill levels and abilities! Band classes start September 14th. Private lesson registration is rolling. Bands are grouped by age, experience and genre.

Local Event: Plugged In Fall Session Now Enrolling - Classes Start September 14th 

Plugged In Fall Session Now Enrolling - Classes...

Get ready to rock at Plugged In's Fall Session in Needham. Join a band, learn an instrument, and take the stage. Open for all...

Plugged In Fall Session Now Enrolling - Classes Start September 14th 

Massachusetts Horticultural Society - Garden at Elm Bank

Featuring three days of: ❀ 50+ curated vendors ❀ Award-winning plant and flower exhibits ❀ Local food trucks ❀ Demos &amp; speakers ❀ Floral displaysThe New England Fall Flower Show is a place where flowers, communities, and people flourish side by side. Join us to experience the beauty of what we grow when we grow together!SPEAKERS &amp; DEMOS: Susan Nock of Thistle Containers, Carol Connare, 14th Editor of the Old Farmer's Almanac, New England Rose Society, author Kerry Michaels, Master Gardener, and Dualing Floral Designers and more!50+ VENDORS: Shop plant, garden and lifestyle vendors like Coldbrooke Pottery, Hudson Valley Seed Co., New England Olive Oil, and Bottle Branch!FOOD TRUCKS: Enjoy beverages, sweets, and food from local food trucks like Apritivo, Augusta's Chicken on the Road, Bardo's Bar Pizza, The Lemon Press and Fusion Fuel.ASK THE EXPERT: Meet our expert to ask all your plant and gardening questions (about our Garden or yours!), hourly throughout the GardenYOUTH ACTIVITIES: Fun plant-based crafts for kids at 12pm and 2pm dailyART GALLERIES: Vegetable Portraits by Victor Schrager presented by Beth Urdang Gallery and New England Society of Botanical Artists fall exhibit 'Abundance'FLORAL DISPLAYS: 100 ikebana arrangements, harvest tablescapes, and large-scale installations will fill the GardenGrowing Together Preview Party - Thursday 9/17 from 6-10pm Enjoy cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and dancing in the garden after dark among immersive displays and floral exhibits. Tickets are sold separately and include food, drink, curated swag, and a Premier Flower Show ticket! <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fmasshort.org%2Fpreviewparty%3Ffbclid%3DIwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFvVkU1T3ZwbXNVcUJ0RDFrc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHttDLrMIzTShlpcSSmAbk2phtQO0IrWIa83jejrOb0PbtOLTwbUFMGOGTS_d_aem_6GUTG1INsg5-Ojjgi2UtnA&amp;h=AUCB-0KaBb14sgWEjbAc7CQYPmPyCxHpD8MMvfEmCaaN6JPQg0Ej-6lvBSoswN8nqNtzny2dtqn2f92eVzW6dj2ZSrg9QDs_6c7oaRiNrPJdoH0NlVsGv9q8GGu8ZGmxM2c8M-WtxFCF53Xw&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c[0]=AUCMSGOrGQHaqsz-TGH6FSNaBIQ21I1r8nRyVDAY4fMsr1MSPVSveHCSvlEKqz4XTBacWYP5iN27GBbC1C1fk4TMAg1sV2BXgBdWF6nx-2SUm7ZczKqUJ_y-6JckH3PLqx0YceLFOzFdTHlE_8lQ2CbWzkK4lfwdFrs" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">masshort.org/previewparty</a><a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fmasshort.org%2Fpreviewparty%3Ffbclid%3DIwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFvVkU1T3ZwbXNVcUJ0RDFrc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHttDLrMIzTShlpcSSmAbk2phtQO0IrWIa83jejrOb0PbtOLTwbUFMGOGTS_d_aem_6GUTG1INsg5-Ojjgi2UtnA&amp;h=AUCB-0KaBb14sgWEjbAc7CQYPmPyCxHpD8MMvfEmCaaN6JPQg0Ej-6lvBSoswN8nqNtzny2dtqn2f92eVzW6dj2ZSrg9QDs_6c7oaRiNrPJdoH0NlVsGv9q8GGu8ZGmxM2c8M-WtxFCF53Xw&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c[0]=AUCMSGOrGQHaqsz-TGH6FSNaBIQ21I1r8nRyVDAY4fMsr1MSPVSveHCSvlEKqz4XTBacWYP5iN27GBbC1C1fk4TMAg1sV2BXgBdWF6nx-2SUm7ZczKqUJ_y-6JckH3PLqx0YceLFOzFdTHlE_8lQ2CbWzkK4lfwdFrs" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>Dates: Friday, September 18 from 10am-5pm (members only 9-10am); Saturday, September 19 from 10am-5pm (members only 9-10am); Sunday, September 20 from 10am-4:30pm (members only 9-10am)Tickets: Advanced purchase of timed tickets required. Admission is $12 for MHS members, $25 for adults, and $10 for children ages 3–12. Children of MHS members and children ages 2 and under are free.Location: The Garden at Elm Bank (900 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02482)

Local Event: New England Fall Flower Show: Growing Together [Day 1]

New England Fall Flower Show: Growing Together...

Featuring three days of: ❀ 50+ curated vendors ❀ Award-winning plant and flower exhibits ❀ Local food trucks ❀ Demos & speakers...

New England Fall Flower Show: Growing Together [Day 1]

Ephraim Curtis Middle School

On Sunday, September 20th, Sudbury will host our third inaugural <a href="https://kids.pmc.org/sudbury" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sudbury PMC Kids Bike Ride</a>.&nbsp;Our ride is a 1-mile loop that riders may enjoy as long as they would like. The one mile course is entirely paved and loops through the beautiful residential neighborhoods of historic Sudbury. Parents are welcome to ride with their children but it is not required. If a parent chooses to accompany their child on the bike, we ask that they register as volunteers.&nbsp;
Many kids choose to ride the loop 3-6-12 or even 15 times. We encourage riders to participate as long as they would like. We will have special badges for riders who accomplish 5-8-12 and 15 miles, too! Please indicate at registration an estimate of your rider's total distance (this will help us for event organization).&nbsp;There is also an enclosed parking lot loop all starting from Curtis Middle School in Sudbury, MA. (Adults may opt to register as volunteers if they would like to ride with the kids). Before the ride there will be music and bike decorating; during the ride and following there will be an Ice-Cream Truck, Food Truck, Coffee Truck, huge bouncy castle, lawn games, music and more. All registered riders will get a free ice cream from our friends at Trombetta’s Farm Ice Cream. Registration takes place from 8:30am-9:45am. The ride is from 10:00am-11:30am, and food and games will be available from 10:00am - 1:00pm.
“The Pan-Mass Challenge is a Massachusetts-based bike-a-thon that raises more money for charity than any other single athletic fundraising event in the country. Always held the first weekend in August, the PMC raises funds for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, a world leader in adult and pediatric cancer treatment and research. Each summer, thousands of riders and volunteers from 43 states and 12 countries participate in the PMC, all with a common goal: to find a cure for cancer.
100 percent of all rider-raised funds go directly to cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund. The PMC is Dana-Farber’s single largest supporter and is 62 percent of the Jimmy Fund’s annual revenue. Since 1980, the PMC has raised $972 million for Dana-Farber.”
The Sudbury PMC Kids Bike Ride empowers young participants to contribute to a meaningful cause while enjoying a fun activity. By offering multiple course options, every child will have the opportunity to participate and make a difference - regardless of age or ability. Each ride distance is carefully planned to be safe and enjoyable, with designated routes through historic Sudbury neighborhoods that are well-marked and closely monitored by volunteers. For the youngest participants, the tot lot loop provides a secure environment where kids can ride in a contained area - strollers, scooters, tricycles are ALL welcome!
Beyond the joy of bike riding, the Sudbury PMC Kids Bike Ride serves as a powerful educational experience for children, teaching them about the impact of collective efforts in fighting cancer. As they pedal for a purpose, they learn about empathy, community involvement, and the importance of supporting breakthroughs in treatment and cures at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. This event not only raises crucial funds for cancer research but also instills valuable life lessons in the young riders; collectively we all pedal towards a more cancer-free future. As with all PMC rides, every penny donated goes directly to cancer treatment and research at Dana-Farber.
Please join us on September 20th, 2026, for the <a href="https://kids.pmc.org/sudbury" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sudbury PMC Kids Bike Ride</a>. We are also looking for volunteers of ALL ages to help us host an impactful and safe event. If you would prefer to contribute from a distance, you can donate to the ride by clicking the link below.
If you have any questions, please email the event organizer Tyler Steffey at <a href="mailto:tylersteffey@gmail.com" target="_blank">tylersteffey@gmail.com</a>.
<a href="https://kids.pmc.org/sudbury" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Register to RIDE here</a>
<a href="https://secure.kids.pmc.org/Volunteer" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Register to VOLUNTEER here</a>
<a href="https://donate.kids.pmc.org/Sudbury/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Donate to the Sudbury PMC Kids Bike Ride here</a>

Local Event: Sudbury PMC Kids Ride (all riders welcome!)

Sudbury PMC Kids Ride (all riders welcome!)

On Sunday, September 20th, Sudbury will host our third inaugural Sudbury PMC Kids Bike Ride. Our ride is a 1-mile loop that...

Curtis Middle School

Lace up your sneakers for a run or walk that benefits homeless animals with Save A Dog. This family-friendly 5K event features goodies, photos, and awards, with T-shirts and goody bags available for the first 100 registrants. Registration fees vary by date, and please note that dogs are welcome with walkers only.

Local Event: Miles For Mutts 5k

Miles For Mutts 5k

Lace up your sneakers for a run or walk that benefits homeless animals with Save A Dog. This family-friendly 5K event features...

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