VETERANS DAY, Ceremony on Common
The city of Waltham Veterans' Services and the Waltham Allied Veterans' Council will honor all veterans at a ceremony on Veterans' Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m., at the Circle of Remembrance on Waltham Common. All Veteran groups will meet at the Elm Street Parking Lot behind City Hall at 10:30 a.m. and march in formation to the Circle of Remembrance.
For more information, call 781-314-3415.
PROSPECT HILL PARK, Gate closed to motor vehicles
The Waltham Recreation Department announces that the gate to Prospect Hill Park, 314 Totten Pond Road, is closed for the season to motor vehicles. It will re-open next spring.
For more information, call the Recreation Dept. at 781-314-3475.
HISTORICAL COMMISSION, Monthly meeting
The Waltham Historical Commission will hold its monthly meeting at Arthur Clark Government Center, 119 School St., on Monday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m. Agenda items are consultant reports and Developmental Prospectus from Verizon Wireless Sites (including 404 Wyman St., 130 Turner St., 1 Moody St., and 50 Bear Hill Road). Also being heard are requests related to 285 Lake St., 144 Moody St. and 699 Moody St. A request for storage of large vehicles at 102-104 Felton St. will be considered. All interested parties are welcome to attend.
For more information, call 781-314-3119.
VNA CARE, Seeks volunteers
VNA Care Network & Hospice, a nonprofit home health care, hospice and wellness agency, needs volunteers for its Children's Choices pediatric palliative care program. Volunteers will assist families who have a child with a life-limiting illness. Volunteers may participate in complementary therapies such as art and music, provide companionship for siblings, or offer respite to parents. Training, supervision and support are provided.
Call Nancy Barcelo, volunteer coordinator, at 888-663-3688, Ext. 4271. For more information about VNA Care Network & Hospice, visit www.vnacarenetwork.org or call 800-728-1862.
WALTHAM LAND TRUST, Jimmy Tingle
The Waltham Land Trust presents, Laugh so You Don't Cry: an Evening with Jimmy Tingle!, a benefit for the Waltham Land Trust to celebrate its 10th year anniversary. The event is Friday, Nov. 6, 7 p.m., at the American Legion Waltham Post 156, 215 Waverley Oaks Road. Tickets are $30, $35 for non-members. Refreshments available; preorder pizza online or by 6:30 p.m. at the show.
Tickets can be purchased at www.walthamlandtrust.org. For more information, call 781-893-3355.
PLYMPTON ELEMENTARY, Election Day bake sale
The Plympton Elementary PTO is having its annual Election Day bake sale Tuesday, Nov. 3, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The new location this year is Plympton Elementary School, 20 Farnsworth St. There will be home baked goods, as well as pizza, chili and subs donated by Waltham restaurants. There will also be raffles prizes.
For more information, call Cindy Boudreau at 617-872-5649 or e-mail at cboudreau5@verizon.net.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Special education program
The Special Education Department of Waltham Public Schools is accepting applications for the integrated preschool programs at Stanley and Northeast elementary schools for the 2010-2011 school year. An integrated classroom is one in which less than half of the children have a diagnosed special education need. In order to provide them with access to typically developing peers, children without diagnosed or suspected needs are recruited to attend classes on a part-time basis. Children must be Waltham residents, be either 3 or 4 years old by Sept. 1, 2010, and have access to their own transportation.
Applications are available at Northeast School, 70 Putney Lane, and Stanley School, 250 South St., until Dec. 11. All applications must be received by Dec. 14. For information, call Joyce Kid at 781-314-5653 or Nora Savoy at 781-314-5654.
EPOCH, Dan Hart
Dan Hart, a singer and guitarist, will perform at EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Chestnut Hill, 615 Heath St., on Friday, Nov. 6, 10:30 a.m. Hart has a memorized repertoire of hundreds of songs from the 1920s to the 1970s. His performance is free and open to the public.
Contact Mary Rivera at 617-243-9990 to RSVP.
DISCOVERING WHAT'S NEXT, Managing finances
Discovering What's Next presents, Managing Your Finances in Uncertain Times, a Discover Realities Financial Forum sponsored by Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation, on Monday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m., at Newton Free Library, Druker Auditorium, 330 Homer St. The panel includes Damon Barglow, CFA, managing director, Eastern Investment Advisors, Eastern Bank; Jim Thompson, CFP, director, Village Financial Partners, Village Bank; and Rick Miller, PhD, founder & CEO, Sensible Financial, LLC; They will offer perspective and practical advice to help you make sound financial decisions during these uncertain times.
Register at info@discoveringwhatsnext.com or 617-796-1419.
MOUNT IDA, Vet tech careers
Animal care specialist and author Rebecca Rose, CVT, will host a discussion of the many career options and advancement opportunities that exist for working and aspiring veterinary technicians, including positions in general practice, specialty practice, industry, higher education, government and more. The discussion is Wednesday, Nov. 4, 6 to 8:30 p.m., at Mount Ida College Carlson Hall Auditorium, 777 Dedham St. Attendees will receive two continuing education credits.Cost is $35, which includes a copy of Career Choices for Veterinary Technicians.
For more information, call 617-928-4015 or e-mail continuinged@mountida.edu.
WARMLINES, Estate Planning
The ABCs of Estate Planning is Wednesday, Nov. 4, 7 to 8:30 p.m, at Newton Cultural Center, 225 Nevada St. Attorney Frank B. Yunes, who specializes in estate planning, will lead a discussion of the legal documents which need to be in place to protect you and your family, including: Health Care Proxy, Living Will, Guardianship Proxy, Durable Power of Attorney, Living Trusts, Declaration of Homestead, and Last Will and Testament.
Pre-register at www.warmlines.org.
NEWTON COMMUNITY FARM, Beer making
Newton Community Farm offers, Beer Making for Everyone, on two Wednesdays, Nov. 4 and 11, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Presented at the instructor's home. Cost is $25, $30 for non-members.Learn how to make beer, get to know its ingredients and learn the science behind beer making.
Registration forms and more information at www.newtoncommunityfarm.org.
