Events for July, 2010
Trolley Stop Tour of the Gore Place Grounds
This tour will focus on the agricultural history of the Governor Gore Estate
AT A GLANCE
Sponsor:Gore Place
Where:52 Gore Street
When: July 2, 2010
Hours:7pm
Admission:Free
Phone:(781) 894-2798
Email:
Website:LINK
Handicapped:No
Family Events
July 4th events for the whole family.
AT A GLANCE
Sponsor:City of Waltham
Where:Prospect Hill Park
When: July 4, 2010
Hours:10am - 2pm
Handicapped:No
Fireworks Display
Annual Fireworks display.
AT A GLANCE
Sponsor:City of Waltham
Where:Leary Field
When: July 4, 2010
Hours:5:30-9:30pm
Admission:Free
Handicapped:Yes
Tour of St. Mary's Church
Tour of the church.
AT A GLANCE
Sponsor:St. Mary's Church
Where:133 School Street, Waltham, MA
When: July 5, 2010
Hours:5pm
Handicapped:Yes
Behind the Scenes at the National Archives
A behind the scenes tour. Light refreshments will be served.
AT A GLANCE
Sponsor:The National Archives
Where:380 Trapelo Road, Waltham, MA
When: July 6, 2010
Hours:1-2pm
Admission:Free
Handicapped:Yes
Genealogy Workshop: Censuses, Passenger Lists, Naturalizations
Workshop. Light refreshments will be served.
AT A GLANCE
Sponsor:The National Archives
Where:380 Trapelo Road, Waltham, MA
When: July 6, 2010
Hours:2-3:30pm
Admission:Free
Handicapped:Yes
Night Sky Viewing
BU astronomer Andrew West, 8:30-10pm leads a tour of the night sky.
AT A GLANCE
Sponsor:Waltham Fields Community Farm
Where:240 Beaver Street Waltham, MA
When: July 6, 2010
Hours:8:30-10pm
Admission:Free
Handicapped:Yes
Summer Concerts
The John Penny Band
Sponsored by: Danversbank


Special Children's performance at 6:15 pm - featuring "Benjamin Juggler and Clown" sponsored by Mary's Make a Wish Foundation in Memory of Mary Brasco.

Part of Historic Waltham Month
AT A GLANCE
Sponsor:Waltham Arts Council
Where:Waltham Common
When: July 6, 2010
Hours:7-8:30pm
Admission:Free
Handicapped:Yes
Concert in the Carriage House
Back Bay Guitar Trio
AT A GLANCE
Sponsor:Gore Place
Where:52 Gore Street
When: July 7, 2010
Hours:7:30PM
Admission:15.00
Handicapped:Yes
Ice Cream Social
Ice Cream Social on the Library Lawn featuring Steve Taddeo & His Swing Senders on Wednesday, July 7th, 6:30 PM. Lizzie's Ice Cream $1.00.cup. BYO chairs or blankets. Seating is limited. Please call 781-314-3425 x2 to reserve a place or register online under Events Calendar at waltham.lib.ma.us
AT A GLANCE
Sponsor:Friends of the Waltham Public Library
Where:735 Main Street, Waltham MA 02451
When: July 7, 2010
Hours:6:30 PM
Admission:Free
Phone:781-314-3425 x2
Website:LINK
Handicapped:Yes
Lecture on Native Americans
Lecture.
AT A GLANCE
Sponsor:Waltham Museum
Where:25 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA
When: July 7, 2010
Hours:2pm
Admission:Free
Handicapped:No
Tour of St. Mary's Church
Tour of the church.
AT A GLANCE
Sponsor:St. Mary's Church
Where:133 School Street, Waltham, MA
When: July 7, 2010
Hours:5pm
Handicapped:Yes
Genealogy for Kids Workshop
Geneology For Kids. Light refreshments will be served.
AT A GLANCE
Sponsor:The National Archives
Where:380 Trapelo Road, Waltham, MA
When: July 8, 2010
Hours:2-3:30pm
Admission:Free
Handicapped:Yes
Open House at The Lyman Estate
Open House. Greenhouse open 10am-4pm.
AT A GLANCE
Sponsor:The Lyman Estate
Where:185 Lyman Street, Waltham, MA
When: July 8, 2010
Admission:Free
Handicapped:Yes
Tours of the National Archives
Tour.
AT A GLANCE
Sponsor:The National Archives
Where:380 Trapelo Road, Waltham, MA
When: July 8, 2010
Hours:7pm
Admission:Free
Handicapped:Yes
Open House at The Lyman Estate
Open House
AT A GLANCE
Sponsor:The Lyman Estate
Where:185 Lyman Street, Waltham, MA
When: July 9, 2010
Hours:1-3:00PM
Admission:Free
Handicapped:No
Metz Auto Day
AT A GLANCE
Sponsor:Waltham Museum
Where:25 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA
When: July 10, 2010
Hours:9am - 4pm
Handicapped:No
Service of Historic Morning Prayer and Tours of the Church
Service of Historic Morning Prayer at 9:00 and Tours of the Church until 11:00am.
AT A GLANCE
Sponsor:Christ Church Episcopal
Where:750 Main Street, Waltham, MA
When: July 10, 2010
Hours:9am - 11:00am
Admission:Free
Handicapped:Yes
Super Sidewalk Saturdays
Super Sidewalk Sale Saturdays (Weather permitting) Stroll down Main and Moody Streets and discover bargains at area stores. Many stores will feature special sales and discounts on items both inside and outside their stores each Saturday in July.
AT A GLANCE
Sponsor:Down Town Initiative
Where:Main and Moody Streets
When: July 10, 2010
Hours:Varies
Handicapped:Yes
Trolley Stop Tour of the Gore Estate
Focus on the agricultural history of the Governor Gore Estate
AT A GLANCE
Sponsor:Gore Place
Where:52 Gore Street, Waltham, MA
When: July 10, 2010
Hours:11am
Admission:Free
Handicapped:Yes
Trolley Ride to Top of Prospect Hill
AT A GLANCE
Sponsor:Prospect Hill Park Advocacy Group
Where:Prospect Hill Park
When: July 11, 2010
Hours:2 & 3pm
Admission:Free
Handicapped:Yes
Charles River: Headwaters of Invention
Lecture with Joe Hunter at RTN Federal Credit Union.
AT A GLANCE
Sponsor:Waltham Historical Society
Where:600 Main Street, Waltham MA
When: July 13, 2010
Hours:7-8:30pm
Admission:Free
Handicapped:Yes
Summer Concerts
Classic Groove
Sponsored by: Gordon's Liquors

Part of Historic Waltham Month
AT A GLANCE
Sponsor:Waltham Arts Council
Where:Waltham Common
When: July 13, 2010
Hours:7-8:30pm
Admission:Free
Handicapped:Yes
Concert in the Carriage House
HuDost Duo
Wednesday, July 14 at 7:30pm
Admission $12, $8 members


Moksha Sommer and Jemal Wade Hines offer a rich, eclectic blending of traditional music from around the world. Their sound crosses all borders and barriers, taking the listener on a journey they will not soon forget.
in the Carriage House
AT A GLANCE
Sponsor:Gore Place
Where:52 Gore Street, Waltham, MA
When: July 14, 2010
Hours:7:30pm
Admission:12.00
Handicapped:Yes
Lecture on Waltham Police History
Part of Historic Waltham Month
AT A GLANCE
Sponsor:Waltham Museum
Where:25 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA
When: July 14, 2010
Hours:2pm
Admission:Free
Handicapped:Yes
Tours of the National Archives
Part of Historic Waltham Month
AT A GLANCE
Sponsor:The National Archives
Where:380 Trapelo Road, Waltham, MA
When: July 15, 2010
Hours:2pm
Admission:Free
Handicapped:Yes
70th Reunion
Saint Mary’s & Saint Charles High, Waltham. Held at the Chateau Restaurant.
AT A GLANCE
Sponsor:Waltham Museum
Where:
When: July 17, 2010
Hours:12noon
Admission:30.00
Handicapped:Yes
Hands On History

Canceled

Interactive exhibits & activities
AT A GLANCE
Sponsor:Charles River Museum Of Industry And Innovation
Where:154 Moody Street Waltham, MA
When: July 17, 2010
Hours:10am-2pm
Handicapped:Yes
Super Sidewalk Saturdays
Super Sidewalk Sale Saturdays (Weather permitting) Stroll down Main and Moody Streets and discover bargains at area stores. Many stores will feature special sales and discounts on items both inside and outside their stores each Saturday in July.
AT A GLANCE
Sponsor:Down Town Initiative
Where:Main and Moody Streets
When: July 17, 2010
Hours:Varies
Admission:Free
Handicapped:Yes
Waltham Walks at Stonehurst
Fun for all ages! Explore the forests, fields, rocks and hills of Stonehurst, the surrounding Storer Conservation Lands, and the Western Greenway. Go questing! Have fun trying one of Stonehurst's new self-guided treasure hunts or take a guided tour led by the Waltham Land Trust. Kids' activities with the Waltham YMCA and Healthy Waltham. Yoga Energizers by TriYoga Boston. Healthy snacks provided by Hannaford Supermarkets. Bring your water bottle and a picnic lunch. Rain or shine.

Guided Tour Schedule:
12:30 PM - Western Greenway Walk led by Waltham Land Trust
2:00 PM - Walk to ruins in the woods led by Stonehurst
3:00 PM - Tour of Stonehurst mansion led by Stonehurst
AT A GLANCE
Sponsor:Stonehurst -Healthy Waltham - Waltham Land Trust
Where:Stonehurst, 100 Robert Treat Paine Dr.
When: July 17, 2010
Hours:12-4pm
Admission:Free
Phone:781-314-3237
Website:LINK
Handicapped:Yes
Cooking with Tim Braceland

Well-known professional financial advisor, cookbook author and Waltham resident Timothy Braceland will delight guests with a cooking demonstration and food sampling featuring his own original recipes at Gordon’s state-of-the-art culinary center.

Watch as Tim cooks up some mouth watering dishes, and sample the dishes that you’ll want to make at home!

Food and produce for cooking demonstration provided by Hannaford Supermarket of Waltham.

Gordon's Wine Expert will offer wine pairing suggestions for Tim's recipes. This is a free event. Seating at Gordon's Culinary Center is limited and RSVP is necessary and on a first come basis.

To reserve seating call Sally at 781-891-1900

AT A GLANCE
Sponsor:Gordon's Fine Wines Culinary Center
Where:894 Main Street, Waltham, MA
When: July 20, 2010
Hours:6-8pm
Admission:Free
Phone:781-891-1900
Handicapped:Yes
Summer Concerts
Dick Donovans 18pc Orchestra
Directed by Steve Taddeo

Sponsored by: Watertown Savings Bank


Part of Historic Waltham Month
AT A GLANCE
Sponsor:Waltham Arts Council
Where:Waltham Common
When: July 20, 2010
Hours:7-8:30pm
Admission:Free
Handicapped:Yes
Concert in the Carriage House
Sinti Rhythm
Wednesday, July 21 at 7:30pm
Admission $12, $8 members
...an exciting string and wind quartet inspired by the music of the great gypsy guitarists. Sinti Rhythms perform a mix of traditional and original pieces.
in the Carriage House
AT A GLANCE
Sponsor:Gore Estate
Where:52 Gore Street, Waltham, MA
When: July 21, 2010
Hours:7:30pm
Admission:12.00
Handicapped:Yes
Ice Age Waltham: The Ice Age Legacy of Waltham and the Greater Boston Basin
Lecture with Robin Hazard Ray.
AT A GLANCE
Sponsor:Waltham Public Library
Where:735 Main Street, Waltham, MA
When: July 21, 2010
Hours:7pm
Admission:Free
Handicapped:Yes
Lecture on Waltham Military History
AT A GLANCE
Sponsor:Waltham Museum
Where:25 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA
When: July 21, 2010
Hours:2pm
Admission:Free
Handicapped:Yes
Lecture on Waltham Watch Company
AT A GLANCE
Sponsor:Waltham Museum
Where:25 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA
When: July 21, 2010
Hours:7pm
Admission:Free
Handicapped:No
Preserving Family Photos & Letters

Penny Andler of Creative Memories will give a talk on preserving your family photos and letters.

Penny will offer advice and tips on organizing and storing your precious family photographs, letters and other items for future generations.

Discussion will include scrapbooking, software program and other tools for preserving and organizing.

Guests are encouraged to bring a few photos and/or letters, childrens art or other precious items so that Penny may advise you.

Tea will be served. This is a free event. Seating is limited and RSVP is necessay. Call Sally at 781-891-1900 to reserve your seat.

AT A GLANCE
Sponsor:The Tea Leaf
Where:487 Moody Street, Waltham, MA
When: July 21, 2010
Hours:6:30-8:15pm
Admission:Free
Handicapped:Yes
Tea Talk & Tasting

Join certified tea specialist Sally Collura for a tea tasting and tea talk about tea traditions in New England and around the world.

Sally will also speak about tea for health and will answer any questions guests may have about tea.

This is a free event. Seating is limited, RSVP Sally at 781-891-1900

AT A GLANCE
Sponsor:The Tea Leaf
Where:487 Moody Street, Waltham, MA
When: July 22, 2010
Hours:6:30-7:45pm
Admission:Free
Handicapped:Yes
Tours of the National Archives
Part of Historic Waltham Month.
AT A GLANCE
Sponsor:The National Archives
Where:380 Trapelo Road, Waltham, MA
When: July 22, 2010
Hours:7pm
Admission:Free
Handicapped:Yes
Historic Bus Tour
Starts at Sacred Heart parking lot, 305 River Street, Waltham, MA. We’ll lunch on Waltham Common (drinks provided).
AT A GLANCE
Sponsor:Waltham Museum
Where:25 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA
When: July 24, 2010
Hours:9:30am-3:30pm
Admission:20.00
Handicapped:Yes
Preserving Memories: Maintaining Family Photos and Memorabilia
Melissa Mannon, Archivist. Limited to 20 participants
AT A GLANCE
Sponsor:Waltham Public Library
Where:735 Main Street, Waltham, MA
When: July 24, 2010
Hours:2:30pm
Admission:Free
Handicapped:Yes
Super Sidewalk Saturdays
Super Sidewalk Sale Saturdays (Weather permitting) Stroll down Main and Moody Streets and discover bargains at area stores. Many stores will feature special sales and discounts on items both inside and outside their stores each Saturday in July.
AT A GLANCE
Sponsor:Down Town Initiative
Where:Main and Moody Streets
When: July 24, 2010
Hours:Varies
Admission:Free
Handicapped:Yes
Unwelcome Guests Who Came to Stay
Nature walk identifying invasive species. Refreshments served.
AT A GLANCE
Sponsor:Girl Scout Museum At Cedar Hill
Where:265 Beaver Street, Waltham, MA
When: July 25, 2010
Hours:2-4pm
Admission:Free
Handicapped:No
Summer Concerts
Continentals
Sponsored by: Waltham Kiwanis Club


Part of Historic Waltham Month
AT A GLANCE
Sponsor:Waltham Arts Council
Where:Waltham Common
When: July 27, 2010
Hours:7-8:30pm
Admission:Free
Handicapped:Yes
Concert in the Carriage House
Bill Staines
Wed, July 28, 7:30pm
Admission $15, $10 members.

“Staines is one of the best songwriters in folk music today, penning lyrics that evoke a sense of place and a generous spirit to go along with his pretty melodies.”- Associated Press

in the Carriage House
AT A GLANCE
Sponsor:Gore Place
Where:52 Gore Street, Waltham, MA
When: July 28, 2010
Hours:7:30pm
Admission:15.00
Handicapped:Yes
Lecture on WCRB & Old Waltham
AT A GLANCE
Sponsor:Waltham Museum
Where:25 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA
When: July 28, 2010
Hours:2pm
Admission:Free
Handicapped:Yes
Tours of the National Archives
AT A GLANCE
Sponsor:The National Archives
Where:380 Trapelo Road, Waltham, MA
When: July 28, 2010
Hours:2pm
Admission:Free
Handicapped:Yes
Charles River, Riverwalk Along With Kevin Hollenbeck

Join Mr. Kevin Hollenbeck, West District Urban Parks Manager, Massachusetts Department of Recreation and Conservation and Councillor at Large Sally Collura on a walk-along and talk about the riverwalk, flora and fauna along the Charles River.

Mr. Hollenbeck will answer any questions walkers have regarding the downtown and urban parks of the DCR.

The walk begins at 6:00pm (rain or shine) and walkers should meet at the Moody Street Bridge near Cronin's landing and Margarita’s Restaurant at 5:50pm. Light refreshments will be available at the Carter Street sub-station following the walk.

Wear comfortable walking shoes or sneakers. This is a free event. For more information call Sally at 781-891-1900

AT A GLANCE
Sponsor:Down Town Initiative
Where:Main and Moody Streets
When: July 29, 2010
Hours:6pm
Admission:Free
Handicapped:Yes
Super Sidewalk Saturdays
Super Sidewalk Sale Saturdays (Weather permitting) Stroll down Main and Moody Streets and discover bargains at area stores. Many stores will feature special sales and discounts on items both inside and outside their stores each Saturday in July.
AT A GLANCE
Sponsor:Down Town Initiative
Where:Main and Moody Streets
When: July 31, 2010
Hours:Varies
Admission:Free
Handicapped:Yes