WALTHAM HOSPITAL, Holiday reunion
There is a Waltham Hospital Holiday Reunion Party on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 5:30 p.m. (dinner at 6:30 p.m.), at Newton American Legion Post 440, 295 California St. There will be a DJ. Deadline for tickets is Nov. 17.
For more information, contact Mary Caira at 617-926-9944 or mcaira44@comcast.net, or e-mail cpeter4765@aol.com. Let either know if you can bring a desert for the desert table.
DIABETES, Free screenings
If you have diabetes and are interested in diabetes research or suspect you have diabetes and are without insurance, visit Waltham Diabetes Center/ MassResearch, 42 Weston St,. by appointment Nov. 16-20 for a free screening. Become a VIP Research Member and receive top priority to studies.
Call 781-647-7220 for an appointment or for more information.
CPA, Public meeting
Community Preservation Committee will have a public meeting Tuesday, Nov, 17, 7 p.m., at City Hall, City Council Chambers, 610 Main St. The Committee will review the state match of FY 2009 surcharge funds received Oct. 14, 2009, and the estimated surcharge funds for FY 2010. Allocations to the allowed categories of historic, community housing, open space, administrative, and budget reserve funds will be made. Any previous applications or matters may also be acted upon at this meeting. An Agenda will follow.
All concerned parties are invited to give input on matters pertinent to the Community Preservation Committee. Matters received in a timely fashion may be added to the Agenda of the Committee for Nov. 17.
For more information, call 781-314-3117 or e-mail wdurkee@city.waltham.ma.us.
NEHRA, Leadership curriculum
Northeast Human Resources Association will host a half-day professional development seminar, Building an Aligned Leadership Curriculum, on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 7:30 a.m. to noon, at the NEHRA Office, 303 Wyman St. Attendees will learn from Ray Stephens how Staples has initiated cohort-based management development programs that serve a variety of leaders at different stages of development. The registration cost is $200, $260 for non-members.
For more information and to register, visit www.nehra.com/events call NEHRA at 781-239-8711 or email vantonetti@nehra.com.
WIDE HORIZONS, Adoption meeting
Wide Horizons For Children, 38 Edge Hill Road, will have a free adoption information meeting Tuesday, Nov. 17, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Learn about Wide Horizons For Children's programs and meet families and staff.
Advance registration is required at www.whfc.org/onlinereg/Adoption Info.htm or by contacting Jessica Ellison at 781-644-2353 or jellison@whfc.org.
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS, Meeting on overdevelopment
Are you concerned about development and overdevelopment in Waltham? The League of Women Voters of Waltham will hold a public meeting on Green Development Tuesday, Nov. 17, 7:30, at the Waltham Public Library Lecture Hall, 735 Main St. The speaker will be Jebidiah Mannis, a lawyer who specializes in protecting green areas when designing new development. He will give a brief presentation and then the audience will have an opportunity to ask questions.
For more information, call Georgie Hallock, Waltham League of Women Voters, at 781-899-7712.
OUR LADY'S ACADEMY, Open House
Our Lady's Academy is having an Open House for PreK-grade 8 on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 6 to 8 p.m., with the principal's presentation at 7 p.m. Our Lady's offers a Catholic values-based, innovative curriculum, an up-to-date environment, enrichment opportunities, and much more.
Visit www.ourladysacademy.org or call 781-899-0353 for more information.
LELAND HOME, Gift baskets raffle
There will be a variety of themed gift baskets on display in The Leland Home, 21 Newton St., through Dec. 16 for a raffle. Chances are $1 each, or 6 for $5, with proceeds benefitting the Leland Home Resident's Fund. The drawing will be held Dec. 16, at The Leland Home.
For more information, call 781-893-2557.
BC HIGH, Admissions reception
Waltham parents considering private school options for their sons are invited to attend a Boston College High School Admissions Community Reception on Monday, Nov. 16, at 7 p.m., at the Waltham Public Library, 735 Main St.
For additional information or to RSVP, contact Barbara Dolan, director of Recruitment, at 617-474-5056 or bdolan@bchigh.edu.
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.
JACKSON HOMESTEAD, History book club
Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington St., hosts its history book club Tuesday, Nov. 17, 7:30 p.m. The book club will meet for its bimonthly discussion of a work of social history. This meeting's selection is ``The Path Between the Seas: The Creation of the Panama Canal'' by David McCullough. The book club is free and new members are always welcome.
For more information, call 617-796-1450.
LASELL COLLEGE, Book lecture
Author Ana Menendez will discuss her publication, ``In Cuba I Was a German Shepherd,'' a 2001 New York Times Notable Book of the Year, on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., at Lasell College de Witt Hall, 1844 Commonwealth Ave.
For more information, e-mail mgaseau@lasell.edu or call 617-243-2150.
MOVING ON, Bereavement group
Moving On - Life after Spousal Loss: A Unique Bereavement Support Group for 55+ next meeting is Wednesday, Nov. 18, 4:30 to 6 p.m., at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Allen-Riddle, Rm. 100, 2014 Washington St. Subsequent meetings are on third Wednesday of the month.
For more information, call 781-899-7434.
ANITA WALKER, Impact of the art
Newton Cultural Alliance, Newton's new, city-wide collaborative arts organization, launches its programs with a talk with Anita Walker, executive director of the Massachusetts Cultural Council. She will lead a conversation on the impact of the arts on the local economy Thursday, Nov. 19, 6:30 p.m., at Wilson Chapel, Andover-Newton Theological Seminary School, 210 Herrick Road.
RSVPs are requested but not required at contact@newtonculture.org or 617-527-9717.
EPOCH, D*B Entertainment
Vocalists Tara Damiani and Bill Burke from D&B Entertainment will perform at EPOCH Assisted Living at Boylston Place, 615 Heath St., on Thursday, Nov. 19, 6:30 p.m. Damiani and Burke have been performing professionally throughout Massachusetts for more than a decade and entertain audiences with their impressive repertoire of songs that includes Broadway show tunes, oldies, jazz tunes and more. This concert is free and open to the public.
For more information or to request a reservation, call Brizida Koci at 617-244-6400.
