Snack Packs Giveaway

Friday, March 19, 1:30-2:00

Pick up a snack pack at the COA and discover delicious and interesting (mostly!) healthy snacks, curated for you by the COA.

Do you know someone who deserves a treat but is stuck at home? Pick one up for them and deliver it as a special surprise. All items will be individually packaged. For the safety of all, masks are required during pick up.
Register by March 16, 781 786 6280.

American Art, Part 1: 1776-1900

Tuesday, March 9, 10:00-11:00 on Zoom

We’re bringing the museum to you with this engaging presentation by ArtMatters, an art awareness and education organization. The U. S. was by people seeking freedom and adventure. Early American artists had their roots firmly planted in European traditions but explored their own frontiers and evolved their own unique flavor, forged in the struggles of the birth of a nation. Join us for a look at the roots of American Art from 1776-1900 with its pioneering courage, independent drive and rebellious spirit. Register by calling 781 786 6280. This program is supported by a grant from the Weston Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
American Art Part 2: 1900-1950      April 13

Trail Walk: Highland Forest

Wednesday, March 10 Meet at 12:50

Walk Begins Promptly at 1:00

Join a Weston Forest and Trail Association member for a scenic guided trail walk in the Highland Forest. Park near the Wildflower Lane trailhead on the same side of the road as the trailhead. The walk will be one hour and will loop through some of Weston’s most beautiful woods with some curious and interesting historical tidbits. Good walking/hiking shoes are strongly encouraged. Participants will be notified by 10:00 am if walk is cancelled due to inclement weather. Limit: 12 participants. All attendees are asked to adhere to social distancing guidelines and wear a mask when social distancing is not possible. Register by calling 781 786 6280.

Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking

Local and Global Discussion Group 

Thursday, March 11, 1:15-3:00 on Zoom

From salted nuts to the shirts we put on our backs, most of us are consumers of goods bearing the taint of modern human slavery. Then there is the murky, hyperviolent world of organ trafficking, which thrives not only in less advantaged parts of the world such as Africa, Eastern Europe, South Asia and Mexico, but within our own borders as well. This month we’ll talk about “modern” human slavery with its sophisticated worldwide networks of procurement and trafficking operations and how it differs from traditional systems. The meeting is open to anyone who is interested in a civil discussion of the issues with wide participation from a variety of individuals. Register by emailing Kristen at frady.k@westonma.gov

Intergenerational Discussions

Discuss the topics of today with Regis College graduate students.

Thursday, March 11 1pm

Shopping Hacks: Pandemic Retail Therapy

Friday, March 12 10am

Current Event Discussion: Factory Farming, Mass Production & the Planet

Register by calling 781 786 6280.

Race Amity lecture and media presentation with William H. Smith

Tuesday, March 9, 2021

A powerful and uplifting presentation on Race Amity, hosted by Boston-based film producer Dr. William Smith. "Race relations in America won't improve unless the public discourse and analysis of history moves beyond blame, grievance and rejection," said Boston-based film producer William H. "Smitty" Smith. "We also need to look at a parallel phenomenon--enduring friendships between people of different races that have created profound, historic change." Smith has devoted his life to shedding light on those relationships, which he said reflect "race amity".

More March Programs - Register Now

• Food Allergies Versus Food Sensitivities
• Impacts of COVID-19 & Scammer Calls with District Attorney Marian Ryan
• Celebrate Holi Festival
• Massachusetts Chocolate History and Tasting