Community briefs 7/17

FULL MOON MADNESS, Waltham Land Trust benefactor
Margaritas Full Moon Madness will benefit the Waltham Land Trust on Friday, July 18, Saturday, Aug. 16, and Monday, Sept. 15., 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Five percent of all proceeds from the lounge sales at the Margaritas, 211 Moody St., will be donated to the Waltham Land Trust.
For more information, call 781-893-3355 or visit www.walthamlandtrust.org.

MORE THAN WORDS, Open mic
More Than Words, 376 Moody St., hosts an open mic Friday, June 18, 8:30 p.m. (sign-up at 8), featuring J*ME. Sing or play your favorite song, dance or share your poetry - all are welcome. For more information, e-mail info@morethanwordsbooks.com, call 781-788-0035 or visit www.morethanwordsbooks.com.
More Than Words is currently taking referrals for youth to join its movement. If you know a youth who could benefit from our job training program, contact Carolyn Gordon, Transitions manager, at carolyn@mtwyouth.org or 781-788-0033.

EMBASSY CINEMA, Free movie
Landmark Theaters Embassy Cinema, 19 Pine St., presents a free film, "Tao of the Traveller," about the journey of a young woman as she discovers a world previously open only to poets and mystics, Wednesday, July 23, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Following the film a live question and answer session with producer/director Robin Ramsay.
To view the trailer, got to www.taotraveller.com/video_256.htm. To RSVP, call 781-893-2500.

PENGUIN LADY, At library
Former Waltham resident Dyan deNapoli will be returning to give a presentation about the world's largest penguin rescue at the Waltham Public Library, 735 Main St., on Wednesday, July 23, 7:30 p.m. Formerly with the New England Aquarium, Dyan now teaches adults and children about penguins through her educational company, The Penguin Lady. The free program sponsored by the Friends of the Waltham Public Library, Penguin Rescue!, is appropriate for adults, and children over the age of 10 accompanied by a parent.
Call or register online to reserve a seat: 781-314-3425, Ext. 2; or www.waltham.lib.ma.us, Events Calendar.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, Business After Hours
The Waltham West Suburban Chamber of Commerce and the Newton-Needham Chamber of Commerce will hold a joint Business After Hours Networking Event on Wednesday, July 23, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., hosted by Hotel indigo, 399 Grove St., Newton, and BOKX 109. Cost is $10, $15 non-members. There will be food, cash bar, complimentary valet parking and prizes.
To register go to www.walthamchamber.com or call 781-894-4700, Ext. 120.

GERRY BEAUDOIN, Jazz guitarist at Gore
Jazz guitarist, and Waltham native and resident, Gerry Beaudoin and friends present a concert Wednesday, July 23, 7 p.m., at Gore Place, 52 Gore St. The concert, in the 1793 carriage house, features Beaudoin and friends. Beaudoin has appeared on over 20 recordings in his career since his first national release in 1990 He has appeared or recorded with the elite of the jazz and blues guitar world, including John and Bucky Pizzarelli, Howard Alden, Jimmy Bruno, Frank Vignola, Ronnie Earl, Duke Robillard, J. Geils, Hubert Sumlin, Jimmy Vivino, and Andy Summers of the Police. Admission is $15, $10 for Gore Place members.
For more information or to reserve tickets, call 781-894-2798 or visit www.goreplace.org.

SUMMER LUNCHES, Free at various sites
The Waltham Boys & Girls Club 2008 Summer Foods Service Program runs June 30-Aug. 29, Monday through Friday. All youth 18 years old and under are invited to join us for a delicious, free lunch. The program is a federally funded program that provides nutritious meals.
Kids can get free lunch at the following sites: MacDonald Spray Park/Playground (open site), Newton Street; 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; Fitch School Playground (open site), Ash Street; 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Waltham Boys & Girls Club (registration required), 20 Exchange St., 12:45 to 1:30 p.m.; Chester brook Housing Unit (registration required), Lexington Street; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.; Camp Hale (registration required), Westwood, noon to 12:30 p.m.
During the weeks of July 7-Aug. 1, Fitch and MacDonald will be serving lunches until 1 p.m., weather permitting.
Contact Lissette Velez, summer food coordinator, at 781-893-6620, for information or to obtain a registration form.

CITIZENS BANK, Collecting school supplies
For the third consecutive year, Citizens Bank is collecting new school supplies for low-income children in Massachusetts. Beginning July 14, pencils, pens, notebooks and other supplies can be donated at any Citizens Bank branch in the state through August 2. This year's Gear for Grades program is supported by Greater Media and Cradles to Crayons.
For more information, visit citizensbank.com.

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN BANK, Car wash fundraiser
Bencorp, a volunteer based community service committee of Benjamin Franklin Bank, will host a car wash at four of its branch locations, including 1290 Main St., on Saturday, July 19, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Bencorp participates in volunteer activities and provides financial literacy training to residents and community members throughout its neighborhoods. In addition, Bencorp has provided financial literacy training to children, senior citizens, shelter residents and families chosen as homeowners by Habitat.
For further information, contact Linda Fortier at 508-520-8019.

BLOOD DRIVE, At Children's Hospital
Children's Hospital Waltham, 9 Hope Ave., is having a blood drive Tuesday, July 22, noon to 6 p.m. All successful donors will receive a free gift. Those donating must be 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, be in general good health, have not donated within the last 56 days, and any tattoos or piercings be at least 1 year old.
For more information or to make an appointment, call Monique at 781-216-1155.

CHRISTOPHER KLEIN, Talking about book on islands
Waltham resident Christopher Klein will talk about his new book, ``Discovering the Boston Harbor Islands: A Guide to the City's Hidden Shores,'' on Tuesday July 22, 7:30 p.m., at at Back Pages Books, 289 Moody St.
For more information, call Back Pages Books at 781-788-9988, or visit www.unionparkpress.com.

MASS REALTORS, Broker-Owner seminar
The Massachusetts Association of Realtors will sponsor two sessions of a Broker-Owner seminar, Understanding Your Business Value, on Tuesday, July 22, 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m., at MAR headquarters, 256 Second Ave. Attendees will learn more about evaluating and projecting future earnings; optimizing earnings; calculating business value; and, processing a business sale or purchase. Cost is $99, $129 non-members.
Log onto www.marealtor.com to register, or call 800-725-6272.

WALTHAM LAND TRUST, On Hardy Pond event
Waltham Land Trust and Hardy Pond Association present On Hardy Pond, a free picnic and boating event with fun for the whole family, Saturday, July 19, 5 to 9 p.m., at Lazazzero Park, 7 Shore Road. Those who have kayaks and canoes should bring them, though there will be seats available for those who do not. Bring picnic food. Grills and some cooked food will be provided. The drawing for the Ride, Row, Ramble Raffle fundraiser will take place.
This event is part of an ongoing series sponsored by Waltham Land Trust to highlight Waltham's many open and green spaces. For more information, go to www.walthamlandtrust.org or call 781-893-3355.

ABC HOME HEALTHCARE, Harbor Cruise fundraiser
ABC Home Healthcare, which serves Waltham and the surrounding communities, is a sponsor of VNA Hospice Care's 5th annual Boston Harbor Cruise Fundraiser on Thursday, July 17, 6 to 10 p.m. The night features dinner, live music and raffles in support of VNA Hospice Care. The funds earned will provide support for the services provided by VNA Hospice Care, which encompass medical, social, pastoral, bereavement and respite to those facing life limiting illness.
For more information or tickets, visit ABC Home Care's website at www.abchhp.com.

AUTHOR TALK, Scientific Soul at risk?
An author talk with Ken Miller, Brown University biology professor, will take place Tuesday, July 22, at 7:30 p.m. at the Newton Free Library. His subject is Is Intelligent Design Putting America's ``Scientific Soul'' at Risk?
A book signing will follow with copies of his book provided by New England Mobile Book Fair.

PERFORMANCE SERIES, Philip Alexander
The Mayor's Office for Cultural Affairs and Arts in the Parks, Newton Parks & Recreation Department will present a Free Tuesday Afternoon Children's Performance Series on July 22, 1 p.m., at the Newton Center Playground, Tyler Terrace. Philip Alexander will perform on guitar, harmonica, bamboo flute and percussion, combined with stories, jokes and a wide variety of music.
For further information, call 617-796-1540 or 617-527-8283, or visit www.newtonpride.org.

EPOCH, Series on angels
EPOCH Assisted Living at Boylston Place of Chestnut Hill, 615 Heath St., will host Rabbi Carol Mitchell's last of a five-part series on heavenly inhabitants, Who are our angels today?, on Monday, July 21, 1:30 p.m. The series discusses the critical role angels play in helping to carry out God's plan, including how we ``see'' angels, which stories they appear in, why God sends us angels, and what it is about these angels that makes us act the way we do.
For more information or to reserve your seat, call 617-244-6400.

CHARLES RIVER, Rid of water chestnuts
Charles River Watershed Association volunteers will be ridding the Charles of an exotic water chestnuts, an invasive aquatic plant that is choking out oxygen, light and are a hazard to boater. Volunteers will use canoes to reach the shallow waters and shorelines to pull the plants from the river. For the second year in a row, Charles River Watershed Association and Charles River Canoe and Kayak are teaming up, in collaboration with Mass. Department of Conservation. Groups or individuals can sign up for Saturday, July 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., or Sunday, July 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All volunteers will have the chance to enter a drawing to win tickets to the Aug. 6 Jack Johnson concert at the Tweeter Center.
Volunteers will meet at Charles River Canoe and Kayak, 2401 Commonwealth Ave. Or join the weeding in your own boat in the Lakes District in Waltham after checking in at Charles River Canoe and Kayak. Since space is limited, RSVP to Rebecca at CRWA, rwickham@crwa.org or 781-788-0007, Ext. 200.

CHILDREN'S SERIES, Storyteller Bonnie Greenberg
The Mayor's Office for Cultural Affairs and Arts in the Parks, Newton Parks and Recreation presents Bonnie Greenberg, storyteller with engaging stories that are rooted in her love of people, her Appalachian childhood and her experiences in Israel, at the Free Thursday Afternoon Children's Performance Series, on Thursday, July 17, 1 p.m. The performance is at at Ware's Cove, on the shores of the Charles River in Auburndale. Rain location will be in the adjacent field house.
For further information, call 617-796-1540 or 617-527-8283, or visit www.newtonpride.org.

WOMEN IN NETWORKING, Real Women, Real Success
The next Newton-Needham Chamber of Commerce Women in Networking luncheon buffet is Thursday, July 17, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Sheraton Hotel in Needham. The topic of discussion is Real Women, Real Success, Hear How it Really Happens. Cost is $35, $45 for guests.
For more information or to register, call 617-244-5300 or visit www.nnchamber.com.

EPOCH, Series on heavenly inhabitants
EPOCH Assisted Living at Boylston Place of Chestnut Hill, 615 Heath St., will host the fifth of Rabbi Carol Mitchell's five-part series on heavenly inhabitants, Who are our angels today?, on Monday, July 21, 1:30 p.m. The Old and New Testament are full of angels. Rabbi Mitchell's five-part presentation discusses the critical role angels play in helping to carry out God's plan, including how we "see" angels, which stories they appear in, why God sends us angels, and what it is about these angels that makes us act the way we do.
For more information or to RSVP, call 617-244-6400.