The fact is that the Owl does not fully understand the Steampunk Festival that happens each year since 2010 in our neighboring “W” town of Waltham. On Saturday, May 13 the Town Common of Waltham will be transformed into…well, what exactly? Steampunk Heaven. If you do not know what steampunk style is, don’t worry, the Owl didn’t know either so
Read moreA Weston resident sent the Owl this flyer about an upcoming pottery sale at the Community Kiln, a place I knew nothing about and I wonder why not. It sounds awesome, if you are a fan of pottery making – or if you have kids who are. While perusing their extensive website, I see that there are winter classes for
Read moreSo, Weston, are you ready for the weekend? Well, get your time turners ready because I do not believe it is possible to attend every single event, but with the right strategy, you may get to most of them. One little wrinkle in the possibility of the total weekend win is the USA vs Netherlands World Cup (that’s soccer) game
Read moreIt’s Thanksgiving-weekend-eve as well as World Cup-madness-begins weekend! Get your Hallmark cards and enjoy the ride. Also, please note that if I have forgotten “your” event, please do let me know but in a nice way and possibly include a taco or cake. Not a taco cake because no one needs that. Here’s what I have: Friday, November 18 Chase
Read moreOn Sunday, November 13 from 2-4 pm, the Wellesley Conservation Land Trust and Pippa and Judith (Cronk’s Neighborhood Stewards) invite Westonians to join their southern neighbors for hot cider and donuts around the fire pit at Cronk’s Rocky Woodland. Never heard of it? Well, it’s a pocket park delight and worth a visit–not to mention that the town is celebrating its new fire
Read moreOkay, things are heating up into the last two shopping weeks before Halloween. The Owl has not yet invested in the gigant-o bags of candy as this northside street does not see as many trick-or-treaters as many others. And then I have to eat ALLLLL the candy and that is very very hard. Boo hoo. Same as last year, the
Read moreWelcome to autumn, folks! And to a serious rainstorm–you should have seen the Owl and a drenched K9 Ranger Katie Puppy run through the upper reservoir when that first thunder rumbled. It was daaaark. Anyway, no one cares, so we will move on to some other great things to do this weekend beyond those already covered (WDF Campout, Emerald Necklace
Read moreIf you have never been in the Hapgood-Wright Forest in Concord, the Owl recommends that you hippity-hop over there forthwith. Starting yesterday, September 1 until November 13, you can enjoy their annual outdoor art installation, this year with the theme “In the Balance.” There are always thought-provoking displays and of course, this year will be no different, especially considering their
Read moreOkay, Weston, it’s time for our annual scare-the-fur off your animal holiday, also known as Independence Day or July 4th or Treason Day (if you are a Loyalist which is how I am leaning given the current Supreme Court shenanigans. Don’t worry, that is as political as I will get). One of the things that amuses Mr. Owl is how
Read moreYes, all Ws all the time. To be frank, I am pretty tired of writing this week. This is not good because I am never tired of writing. May is no joke on the amount of stuff going on and the heightened level of anxiety (and weirdly, anger) around Town Meeting. I can hardly wait to take next week off…wait,
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