The WeStar Lunar New Year party on February 4 is nearly sold out. Now is your last chance to sign up and be amazed by sword-fighting, wushu fighitng, (hmmm, lots of fighting), games, magic shows as well as musical and dance performances. Also Food. Lots and lots of wonderful food. If you haven’t bought your tickets yet, you’ll want to get going–when
Read moreIt is a well-known fact that the Owl is not very church-y. There are a few exceptions to the situation, some of them sad and some of them joyous, but generally, you won’t find the Owl listening to the Paul Revere bell on any given weekend. Palm Sunday? Hard pass. Easter Sunday? Hmmmm, depends on the bunny situation and if
Read moreThe annual Boston Weston METCO Parent Organization (BWMPO) John Hudson scholarship fundraiser is next Saturday, February 11 at 2 pm. This year’s presentation will feature METCO high school students and is entitled “Reflections of METCO Students: High School Student Perspectives.” The conversation promises to be informative and engaging. Please consider joining in the discussion at the event, and perhaps even continuing
Read morePlease join WeStar and your friends and neighbors for the Lunar New Year celebrations on Saturday, February 4 from 4-9 pm at the Weston High School. There is something for all ages–magic show, games, performances and FOOD. This post is a save-the-date post and will be updated as the Owl gets more information. Gala Registration! https://formfaca.de/sm/DO5A9EF4g. Tickets are very limited.
Read moreOn Thursday January 5, the Owl got a chance to speak by phone with the owner of Weston’s latest new business StretchMed, which officially opened on January 3, 2023. Aimee Welch, who is a Sudbury resident but we do not blame her for Weston Boys Soccers humiliating 0-9 loss to L-S this past fall (yes, I digress), also owns the
Read moreNot everyone can have Instituto Butantan in their hometown, but we can come close this Sunday with an interactive show presented by Rainforest Reptile Shows. Here’s your chance to learn about reptiles, animals, and BUGS at the Weston Recreation Center (20 Alphabet Lane). Come on down to the Great Room this Sunday, January 8 from 4-5 pm and enjoy a
Read moreSo, welcome to 2023 and all of its possibilities for connection, joy and learning. I hope everyone had a wonderful end of 2022 and is rested, refreshed, and ready for new adventures. The Owl is catching up with her email and notices of events, committee meetings, and “breaking” news from Weston. It was most kind of New England to make
Read moreLast year, the Owl posted ideas of what to do with your “used” or “well-loved” or just plain old dead and shedding Christmas Tree. Though we are a few days short (okay, a week) of the Epiphany (which is known in the Owl household as pack up Christmas day), some of you may be a little more ready to say
Read moreCelebrate the New Year with Weston Forest & Trail Association (WFTA) on Sunday, January 1st at 2 PM and explore Cat Rock and 80 Acres. The walk will be easy, with a more challenging option for those who want to hike to the top of Cat Rock. WFTA has been hosting Sunday Walks for over 60 years. Learn a little
Read moreThe Christmas Eve Candlelight Carol Sing-Along sponsored by the Women’s Community League/Weston Community League/WCL will take place on Saturday, December 24, at 7 PM outside the Josiah Smith Tavern in Weston Center. Please join your friends and neighbors for this special event that has been a 50-year town tradition. Please bring your own candles/flashlights. Music by the Weston High School Band.
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