Sunday Gratitude: Better Than You Imagine

Posted on 24th July 2022 by Weston Owl 2 comments

You know those photos in the tour literature that you think must be photoshopped? And sometimes, just sometimes, things are even better than that? I am in one of those places.

My Sunday Gratitude: the Shangri-Las of life.

Subtitled: The Owl is Out of Home Range.

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Alanna
24th July 2022 8:10 pm

Life can be good. Happy for you.

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J Angiolillo
24th July 2022 8:48 pm

97F in Weston today.

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	December 2022
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			1 Child and Teen Mental Health presentation Child and Teen Mental Health presentation 1st December 2022 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Weston PTO Presents: Conversation with HRS About Child and Teen Mental Health Issues in Weston (December 1) The United States is facing a national emergency when it comes to teen mental health. Join us on Thursday, December 1, at 7pm for a conversation with Lindsay Steinsieck, Psy.D and Kristen Aberle, Psy.D of Human Relations Services (HRS) in Wellesley. They will discuss the main issues they are treating and trends they are seeing in Weston and neighboring towns. For location details, RSVP Kat Wilberton or Marian Johnson. More information here. See more details •	2 Christmas Trees for sale Christmas Trees for sale 2nd December 2022 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Land's Sake Farm, 90 Wellesley St, Weston, MA 02493, USA Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 11 am-4 pm through December 18 or until the last stuff is gone. In partnership with the Weston Wayland Rotary Club, Land's Sake is selling Christmas Trees & Holiday Wreaths at the farmstand (90 Wellesley Street). Select from a variety of balsam fir trees from Nova Scotia (that's Canada, eh? which is currently losing to Morocco in the WC) and select a wreath to decorate at the farm or at home. Trees range from about $60-$120 at $12/foot. A portion of the proceeds benefits hunger relief efforts and the Rotary Club's charitable work. See more details •	3 "History Under One Roof" at the JST "History Under One Roof" at the JST 3rd December 2022 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Josiah Smith Tavern Barn, 358 Boston Post Rd, Weston, MA 02493, USA Weston Historical Society will be holding a Community Open House at the Josiah Smith Tavern from 10 to 4 on Saturday, December 3. This will be one of the last opportunities to see the exhibit “History Under One Roof: The Evolution of the Josiah Smith Tavern.” The last open time in 2022 is Wednesday, December 7 from 12 to 2. See more details Land's Sake Cut Your Own Christmas Tree Land's Sake Cut Your Own Christmas Tree 3rd December 2022 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Join us on Saturday, December 3rd from 10am-2pm at the Melone House in Weston. Explore our naturally grown, wild, Christmas Trees in the Weston woods, cut down your favorite tree, and take it home to enjoy for the holiday. Trees are approximately $85 each. Bring work gloves, a saw if you have one, rope to tie the tree to your car, and be sure to wear clothes that will keep you comfortable and warm! LOCATION NOTE: Land’s Sake Main Office: 27 Crescent St. (enter 25 Crescent St. if using a GPS or you may not find us. Crescent St is off of Rt. 20/Boston Post Road and we’re all the way down a long, winding driveway) See more details Weston Handmade Holiday Market Weston Handmade Holiday Market 3rd December 2022 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Weston AIC, 356 Boston Post Rd, Weston, MA 02493, USA Get a jump start on all of your holiday shopping! The Weston Handmade Holiday Market features a curated selection of exhibitors selling handmade and hand designed items. Celebrate the season with artisan-crafted goods and find something for everyone on your list! See more details Christmas Trees for sale Christmas Trees for sale 3rd December 2022 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Land's Sake Farm, 90 Wellesley St, Weston, MA 02493, USA Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 11 am-4 pm through December 18 or until the last stuff is gone. In partnership with the Weston Wayland Rotary Club, Land's Sake is selling Christmas Trees & Holiday Wreaths at the farmstand (90 Wellesley Street). Select from a variety of balsam fir trees from Nova Scotia (that's Canada, eh? which is currently losing to Morocco in the WC) and select a wreath to decorate at the farm or at home. Trees range from about $60-$120 at $12/foot. A portion of the proceeds benefits hunger relief efforts and the Rotary Club's charitable work. See more details Concord Holiday House Tours Concord Holiday House Tours 3rd December 2022 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord, MA 01742, USA Enjoy the beauty of the holiday season at six festively-decorated Concord homes on Saturday December 3rd from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.! The Guild of Volunteers at the Concord Museum is excited to bring you the 12th Annual Holiday House Tour. The theme of the 2022 Holiday House Tour is "Concord Through The Ages". These remarkable Concord homes date from the 17th century to the 21st century and will be brimming with the magic of the holidays. Professionally decorated for the holidays, these beautiful homes will fill you with the spirit of the holidays! Tickets can be purchased in advance or on the day of the tour. Pick up your tickets at the Concord Museum from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Holiday House Tour is Rain or Shine! See more details WCL Winter Festival WCL Winter Festival 3rd December 2022 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm The WCL 4th annual Winter Festival will take place on Saturday, December 3 from 2-4:30 p.m. on the Weston Town Green! This community-wide celebration features the Polar Express Tot Train, balloon sculpting, face painting, fire pits and s’mores, live music groups, craft activities, games for all ages, special visits from Santa, Frosty, Elsa and other characters plus an opportunity draw for three custom-made gingerbread houses. At 4 pm, the winners of the Gingerbread Treasure Hunt and Opportunity Draw will be announced followed by a tree lighting and group sing-a-long in Knox Park (across from Walgreen’s). Please join us for this fabulous and festive winter event! For more information, please visit wclweston.org. See more details Christmas Concert at Regis College Christmas Concert at Regis College 3rd December 2022 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Regis College, 235 Wellesley St, Weston, MA 02493, USA The Regis College Alumni Chorus, Glee Singers, and Handbell Choir are back and better than ever! The combined choirs will offer Franz Schubert’s Mass No.2 in G Major in addition to popular Christmas favorites. Come join us and celebrate the season! Please register here by December 2. At the Fine Arts Center, Regis College Regis students are FREE with IDs and do not need to register. See more details Turkey Bowl Flag Football Turkey Bowl Flag Football 3rd December 2022 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Weston High School, 444 Wellesley St, Weston, MA 02493, USA Come enjoy Weston’s first Turkey Bowl football game! Coach Steve Simon, head of Weston Flag Football, with support from the Simon Collaborative Group, has organized this amazing event to raise money for Weston’s Fire and Police departments. This fun, 7v7, one-hand touch football game will be played under the lights on Sunday, November 27, at 5pm on Proctor Field. There will be teams from Weston Police, Weston Fire, Weston Dads, and Team Weston (7th-10th graders). All donations and ticket sales will be at the gate and 100% of the proceeds will go to Weston Police and Weston Fire. Gates open at 4:30pm and the food shack will be open. Coach Simon is looking for more dads to play; if you're interested, please contact him! See more details The Sound of Music with Weston Friendly Society The Sound of Music with Weston Friendly Society 3rd December 2022 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Weston Town Hall, 11 Town House Rd, Weston, MA 02493, USA One of the most beloved musicals of all time! In Austria, 1938, an exuberant young governess brings music and joy back to a broken family, only to face danger and intrigue as the Nazis gain power. The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world's most beloved musical. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including "Climb Ev'ry Mountain," "My Favorite Things," "Do Re Mi," "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" and the title number, The Sound of Music won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars. The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows an ebullient postulate who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire von Trapp family must make a moral decision. Performance at the Weston Town Hall PERFORMANCES Saturday, December 3 at 7:30 pm Sunday, December 4 at 2 pm Friday, December 9 at 7:30 pm Saturday, December 10 at 2 pm & 7:30 pm See more details Virtual Beethoven Concert Virtual Beethoven Concert 3rd December 2022 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm https://westonowl.com/2022/11/30/weston-pianist-performs-virtual-concert-saturday-december-3/ See more details • • • • • • • • • •	4 Christmas Trees for Sale Christmas Trees for Sale 4th December 2022 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Land's Sake Farm, 90 Wellesley St, Weston, MA 02493, USA Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 11 am-4 pm through December 18 or until the last stuff is gone. In partnership with the Weston Wayland Rotary Club, Land's Sake is selling Christmas Trees & Holiday Wreaths at the farmstand (90 Wellesley Street). Select from a variety of balsam fir trees from Nova Scotia (that's Canada, eh? which is currently losing to Morocco in the WC) and select a wreath to decorate at the farm or at home. Trees range from about $60-$120 at $12/foot. A portion of the proceeds benefits hunger relief efforts and the Rotary Club's charitable work. See more details Golden Ball Tavern Open House Golden Ball Tavern Open House 4th December 2022 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Golden Ball Tavern Museum, 662 Boston Post Rd, Weston, MA 02493, USA While our traditional Wassail celebration will be postponed this year, we invite our Members and the Public to enjoy a special Holiday Open House on Sunday, December 4th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm featuring original interpretive floral arrangements designed especially for the Museum’s interior spaces by the Country Garden Club of Weston. In addition, please enjoy the Club’s festive outdoor decorations which will be on full display at the Museum from December 2nd through the end of the year. See more details Santa and Mrs Claus at Land's Sake Santa and Mrs Claus at Land's Sake 4th December 2022 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Land's Sake Farm, 90 Wellesley St, Weston, MA 02493, USA See more details The Sound of Music with Weston Friendly Society The Sound of Music with Weston Friendly Society 4th December 2022 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Weston Town Hall, 11 Town House Rd, Weston, MA 02493, USA One of the most beloved musicals of all time! In Austria, 1938, an exuberant young governess brings music and joy back to a broken family, only to face danger and intrigue as the Nazis gain power. The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world's most beloved musical. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including "Climb Ev'ry Mountain," "My Favorite Things," "Do Re Mi," "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" and the title number, The Sound of Music won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars. The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows an ebullient postulate who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire von Trapp family must make a moral decision. Performance at the Weston Town Hall PERFORMANCES Saturday, December 3 at 7:30 pm Sunday, December 4 at 2 pm Friday, December 9 at 7:30 pm Saturday, December 10 at 2 pm & 7:30 pm See more details WFTA Monthly Walk: Sears Land WFTA Monthly Walk: Sears Land 4th December 2022 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Church Street, Church St, Weston, MA 02493, USA Please join WFTA on Sunday, December 4th at 2 PM to explore the Sears Land and Melone Homestead. Enjoy a special holiday treat and explore remnants of the old Sears Estate. Hikers will walk over the river and through the woods leaving right from town green. Meet at the old watering trough on the green for a wonderful journey down memory lane. The walk should last one and a half to two hours. All ages are welcome, as are well behaved dogs on leash. Walkers need not be Weston Forest and Trail Association members, but are encouraged to consider joining as dues support the maintenance of Weston's trails and open spaces. WFTA has been hosting Sunday Walks for over 60 years. Please be sure to check the WFTA home page for any last minute changes or to become a member. See more details Piano Concert at Weston Public Library Piano Concert at Weston Public Library 4th December 2022 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Weston Public Library, 87 School St, Weston, MA 02493, USA The Library’s Music Committee welcomes pianist Anran Qian to the Community Room in the third in-person concert of the 2022-23 season. Anran is an adventurous musician who not only loves performing on the stage, but also enjoys connecting with different people, whether it is through playing classical music, improvising, composing, or teaching. She will play works by Beethoven, Glinka/Balakirev, Manuel de Falla, and Chen Yi. Beginning her piano studies in China, Anran received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the Juilliard School in New York City. She is currently pursuing her Doctor of Musical Arts degree at Boston University. Besides performing, Anran is also passionate about social outreach programs and music technology. She believes that music can promote peace and respect for human rights and cultures. The concert is free and open to the public, and the Community Room is handicapped accessible. Covid precautions will be observed; masks are encouraged. It will also be recorded by the Weston Media Center for future airing on their Video on Demand web platform. For more information, please visit our webpage. 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5	6	7	8	9 The Sound of Music with Weston Friendly Society The Sound of Music with Weston Friendly Society 9th December 2022 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Weston Town Hall, 11 Town House Rd, Weston, MA 02493, USA One of the most beloved musicals of all time! In Austria, 1938, an exuberant young governess brings music and joy back to a broken family, only to face danger and intrigue as the Nazis gain power. The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world's most beloved musical. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including "Climb Ev'ry Mountain," "My Favorite Things," "Do Re Mi," "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" and the title number, The Sound of Music won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars. The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows an ebullient postulate who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire von Trapp family must make a moral decision. Performance at the Weston Town Hall PERFORMANCES Saturday, December 3 at 7:30 pm Sunday, December 4 at 2 pm Friday, December 9 at 7:30 pm Saturday, December 10 at 2 pm & 7:30 pm See more details •	10 The Sound of Music with Weston Friendly Society The Sound of Music with Weston Friendly Society 10th December 2022 2:00 pm - 3:45 pm Weston Town Hall, 11 Town House Rd, Weston, MA 02493, USA One of the most beloved musicals of all time! In Austria, 1938, an exuberant young governess brings music and joy back to a broken family, only to face danger and intrigue as the Nazis gain power. The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world's most beloved musical. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including "Climb Ev'ry Mountain," "My Favorite Things," "Do Re Mi," "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" and the title number, The Sound of Music won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars. The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows an ebullient postulate who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire von Trapp family must make a moral decision. Performance at the Weston Town Hall PERFORMANCES Saturday, December 3 at 7:30 pm Sunday, December 4 at 2 pm Friday, December 9 at 7:30 pm Saturday, December 10 at 2 pm & 7:30 pm See more details Skate with Santa: Weston Police and Fire Skate with Santa: Weston Police and Fire 10th December 2022 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Rivers School See more details The Sound of Music with Weston Friendly Society The Sound of Music with Weston Friendly Society 10th December 2022 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Weston Town Hall, 11 Town House Rd, Weston, MA 02493, USA One of the most beloved musicals of all time! In Austria, 1938, an exuberant young governess brings music and joy back to a broken family, only to face danger and intrigue as the Nazis gain power. The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world's most beloved musical. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including "Climb Ev'ry Mountain," "My Favorite Things," "Do Re Mi," "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" and the title number, The Sound of Music won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars. The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows an ebullient postulate who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire von Trapp family must make a moral decision. Performance at the Weston Town Hall PERFORMANCES Saturday, December 3 at 7:30 pm Sunday, December 4 at 2 pm Friday, December 9 at 7:30 pm Saturday, December 10 at 2 pm & 7:30 pm See more details • • •	11
12	13	14	15	16 A Christmas Carol presented by Skylark A Christmas Carol presented by Skylark 16th December 2022 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm First Parish Church in Weston, 349 Boston Post Rd, Weston, MA 02493, USA Skylark presents Dickens' A Christmas Carol. adapted for storyteller and choir In Skylark’s signature Christmas storytelling concert, Skylark again partners with master storyteller Sarah Walker to share our spellbinding musical interpretation of A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens Working from the original text abridged by Artistic Director Matthew Guard, Composer Benedict Sheehan (our recent collaborator for Once Upon A Time) has created a ground-breaking concert-length story score that weaves familiar Christmas carols into the fabric of the Dickens story. Bringing timeless carols of the season together with the beloved characters of Charles Dickens promises to create an unforgettable new version of a Christmas classic.Tickets See more details •	17	18
19	20 Wellesley Weston Chabad Grand Menorah Lighting Wellesley Weston Chabad Grand Menorah Lighting 20th December 2022 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Weston Town Hall, 11 Town House Rd, Weston, MA 02493, USA In conjunction with Weston Police and Fire Departments. Come on by for the gelt drop, hot chocolate, jelly doughnuts and conversation with neighbors and friends. See more details •	21	22 Santa on Fire Truck Northside Santa on Fire Truck Northside 22nd December 2022 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Please see this post for schedule: https://westonowl.com/2022/12/02/santa-on-fire-truck-following-no-traffic-rules-this-year-december-22/ See more details Santa on Fire Truck South Side Santa on Fire Truck South Side 22nd December 2022 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Please see this post for schedule/route: https://westonowl.com/2022/12/02/santa-on-fire-truck-following-no-traffic-rules-this-year-december-22/ See more details • •	23	24	25
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