AARP, Holiday Party
The Waltham/Watertown/Belmont chapter 3809 of AARP, an advocacy group for those over 50, will hold its annual Holiday Party on Monday, Dec. 7, noon, at the Joseph F. Hill American Legion Hall 156, 215 Waverley Oaks Road. A complete chicken dinner will be served followed by entertainment by the Waltham High School Show Choir. Tickets are $20, available to year 2009 paid-up members, until the Nov. 27 cutoff date.
Call Angie 781-891-9743 for reservations.
ROSEWOOD DRIVE, Public, not private, way
The city of Waltham Consolidated Public Works Department announced that Rosewood Drive is a public way and not private, as thought to be due to a ``Private Way'' sign. By action of City Council on Feb. 15, 1966, the entire length of the street was deemed a public way. And, the CPW plans on paving it as a public way.
For more information, call the CPW at 781-314-3800.
AARP, Wined & Dined in 1809
Gore Place, 52 Gore St., offers a special evening tour, Not Another Bite! Wined & Dined in 1809, on Friday, Nov. 27, 7 p.m. If you think you had a big meal on Thanksgiving Day, just wait until you see how people entertained in the time of Christopher and Rebecca Gore. Led by a guide in period dress, visitors will tour this beautiful 1806 mansion and hear stories of sumptuous dining and gracious entertainment in the early 1800s. Admission is $12, $8 children 5-12.
For advanced tickets, call 781-894-2798.
HOLIDAY PRELUDE, Decorating encouraged
The 2nd annual Waltham Holiday Prelude is Dec. 4-6. The planning committee encourages downtown businesses to participate in the window decorating competition and the gingerbread house building contest.
For more information and to register, contact Sally Collura at scollura@juno.com or 781-838-1130.
KIWANIS, Thanksgiving Luncheon
The Waltham Kiawanis will hold its 74th annual Thanksgiving Luncheon on Monday, Nov. 23, noon, at the American Legion Post, 215 Waverley Oaks Road. The guest speaker is state Rep. Peter Koutoujian. Cost is $25.
Call Wal-Lex Realty at 781-894-4321 for tickets.
CLARK APTS., Managing stress
Clark Apts. Residents Association, 48 Pine St., will be hosting, Taking Care of Yourself and Others, on Monday, Nov. 23, 7 p.m., in the Community Room. The presentation includes managing stress, recognizing depression and suicide.
For more information, contact Patricia O'Flynn at 508-472-7900.
SALVATION ARMY, Red Kettle volunteers sought
The Salvation Army's annual Red Kettle Drive, the Christmas fundraising effort, begins Nov. 11. Many volunteers are needed: seasonal employment and volunteer opportunities. All interested persons may pickup an application at 33 Myrtle St.
For more information, call 617-780-6787 or walthamsalvationarmy@gmail.com.
POST 2152, Buddy Poppies
Members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2152 and its Ladies Auxiliary will distribute Buddy Poppies in Waltham during November.
Call Gerry or Janet Lyons at 781-894-9243 for more information or where to buy Poppies.
PERRY TAE KWON DO, Perry's Turky Brigade
Perry Tae Kwon Do again will assist 40 needy families with Perry's Turkey Brigade. Students and their families and friends and will assist 40 needy families with a Thanksgiving meal. Volunteers will prepare, package and deliver complete, uncooked turkey dinners to families in the area. The packages will include a 10-pound partially thawed turkey, potatoes, yams, vegetables, breads, cranberry sauce, dessert, and an oven pan to be used to cook the feast.
To learn more or to donate to the effort, contact Reggie Perry at 781-891-4800.
NEWTON NORTH, 1989 reunion
Newton North class of 1989 will have it's 20th reunion Friday, Nov. 27, 6:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., at American Legion Post 440, 295 California St. Tickets are $40, $50 at the door. Class of 1989 members and guests welcome.
For more information, contact Frank DeVito at frank.devito@ymail.com.
EPOCH, Paul Wayne
Paul Wayne, a local comedian, singer and guitar player, will perform at EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Chestnut Hill, 615 Heath St., on Friday, Nov. 27, 10:30 a.m. Wayne's musical talents, sense of humor and unique performance style combine, making him a guaranteed crowd pleaser. Wayne's performance is free and open to the public.
For more information or to request a reservation, call Mary Rivera at 617-243-9990.
OUTRAGEOUS FORTUNE, At Newton library
Chris Welles, guitar and lead vocals and Rod Thomas, harmonica and harmony vocals are the Boston based acoustic duo, Outrageous Fortune. They will perform their unique style of vintage jazz, blues and rag at the Newton Free Library on Sunday, November 29 at 2:00 pm. The program will include favorites such as Lazy Bones, I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Shenandoah, Swing Low Sweet Chariot and others.
For more information, call the Newton Free Library at 617-796-1360. All programs are free and open to the public, parking is free. The Newton Free Library is handicap accessible.
TURTLE LANE, `Carousel'
Turtle Lane Players, 283 Melrose St., present Rodgers and Hammerstein's ``Carousel,'' Nov. 20-Dec. 6, with special holiday performances Dec. 27-30. Tickets are $27.50-$30. Cabaret seating, full bar.
For reservations or more information, visit www.turtlelane.org or call 617-244-0169.
EPOCH, Toys for Tots
EPOCH Assisted Living at Boylston Place and EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Chestnut Hill will hold a Toys for Tots toy drive Nov. 16-Dec. 11. New, unwrapped toys can be dropped off in the lobbies, 615 Heath St., between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
For more information, visit www.toysfortots.org or call Brizida Koci at 617-244-6400 or Mary Rivera at 617-243-9990.
NEW ART CENTER, icons + altars
The New Art Center's 16th annual icons + altars exhibition, a unique benefit event featuring the work of 107 regional artists, runs Nov. 13-Dec. 13. The exhibit is a wonderful opportunity to acquire unusual and profound works of art from a variety of artists. The receptions and visiting the exhibition are free. All works are for sale through a ticketed drawing process. Tickets are $250.
For more information, visit www.newartcenter.or or call 617-964-3424.
PIE IN THE SKY, Funds programs for ill
Pie in the Sky, sponsored by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage and Digitas, is Community Servings' annual Thanksgiving bake sale which helps fund meals and nutrition programs for the critically-ill. Now in its 17th year, Pie in the Sky involves more than 150 of Greater Boston's best chefs and over 400 volunteers donating their time, talent and resources to bake and sell the freshest and finest Thanksgiving pies. From October through Thanksgiving, sellers promote the sale and take pie orders. Each pie costs $25. There are pick-up sites at Coldwell Banker, 702 Main St., Waltham, and Coldwell Banker Newton, 1261 Centre St.
Individuals and groups interested in selling pies or those wishing to purchase pies, can visit www.pieinthesky.org or call 617-522-7777.
