The Week Ahead: Know More About Your Civil War Relative, Health Fair at the Beech

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On the government side of this week, the Board of Selectmen will meet an hour earlier than usual, at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 20, and at a new location, the Beech Street Center, as the board will lead a major discussion on pension and OPEB costs to town residents and Town Meeting members. The School Committee will hold its annual Boston meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. at the Central Boston Elder Services at 2315 Washington St. to discuss the METCO program with Boston parents and students. The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on changes to three residential properties at 7 p.m., Oct. 21 in Town Hall.

The American Red Cross is holding a Belmont Community Blood Drive at All Saints Church on Monday, Oct. 20 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the church located at the corner of Common and Clark streets.

Librarian and genealogist Connie Reik will share her knowledge of Civil War-era documents in an illustrated talk, “Beyond Pension Files: Discover Your Civil War Veteran in Federal Publications and Documents,” being held at the Belmont Public Library, Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the library’s Assembly Room. Those documents include histories of the individual battles, private laws, and petitions, claims, and pension record information found in the U.S. Congressional Serial Set.

The Council on Aging is holding its Health Program and Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 21 starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Beech Street Center, 266 Beech St. Spend an afternoon learning interesting information designed to improve your health. Presenters such as dentists, a physical therapist, an optometrist, a dermatologist, an audiologist, as well as representatives from the Newton-Wellesley Hospital Drive Safe Program, Belmont Health Department and the Belmont Food Collaborative will speak briefly about their topics. Before the fair, at 11:45 a.m., there will be a presentation about “Mindful Eating,”

Staff from US Rep. Katherine Clark‘s office will be holding office hours to meet with Belmont residents on Tuesday, Oct. 21 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Beech Street Center, 266 Beech St..

 

The Belmont Art Association is holding a general meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 22 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Flett Room of the Belmont Public Library.

The Belmont Public Library is hosting a baby signing workshop on Thursday, Oct. 23 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Flett Room. Please register by stopping by the Children’s Room or by calling 617-993-2880.

 

Belmont Yard Sales on Oct. 18-19

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Here are this weekend’s yard/moving/garage sales happening in the 02478 zip code:

Permitted yard sales by the Town Clerk

• 92 Clark St., Saturday, Oct. 18, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• 130 Common St., Saturday, Oct. 18, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Supports the Belmont Cooperative Nursery School.

• 227 Common St., Saturday, Oct. 18, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• 421 Common St., Saturday, Oct. 18, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• 285 Waverley St., Saturday, Oct. 18, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Not (yet) permitted sales

• 76 Becket Rd., Saturday, Oct. 18, 9 a.m. to noon.

• 567 Belmont St., Saturday, Oct. 18, 9 a.m. to noon., Helps the Christ Lutheran Nursery School.

• 25 Elm St., Saturday, Oct. 18, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

• 44 Harding St., Saturday, Oct. 18, 9 a.m. to noon.

• 6 Oakley Rd., Saturday, Oct. 18, 8 a.m. but the owner will be out there earlier.

• 354 Payson Rd., Saturday, Oct. 18, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• 42 Pine St., Saturday, Oct. 18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• 26 Wilson Ave., Saturday, Oct. 11 and Sunday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Weekend: Broadway, Books, Balls, Boats … and Pumpkins

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It’s a busy, busy weekend in Belmont and it all start’s Friday:

• Broadway Night 2014, the annual musical theater cabaret featuring the talents of the students of the Belmont High School Performing Arts Company, will raise the curtain on two shows, Friday, Oct. 17 and Saturday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. in the Little Theater at Belmont High School. The show, which includes solos, duets, and full company numbers, has become a wonderful tradition that opens the PAC season each year. Tickets $12 adults, $5 students.

• The annual Friends of the Belmont Public Library Book Sale begins on Friday, Oct. 17 with a sale for Superfriends and Benefactors. It will be open to the public on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 18 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Hardbacks and good paperbacks are $1.50, Coffee tables are $3, Cookbooks $3 while all children books are 50 cents. Come Sunday and fill a bag of books for some ridiculously cheap price. 

• The annual Belmont/Watertown United Methodist Church Pumpkin Fair takes place Saturday, Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the front lawn of church at 421 Common St., one block from Cushing Square. Food, pumpkin decorating, crafts, games, bounces, a bake sale along with a mega yard sale.

• On Saturday, Oct. 18, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., The Belmontian Club will partner with Belmont Car Wash in its annual fundraiser for Belmont High School’s “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” team. The club, whose members will be out there drying vehicles, will receive all tips for the day and $1 per car for Belmont Car Wash.

• A rare Saturday afternoon game for the Belmont High School Boys’ Soccer team as the playoff-bound Marauders (9-3-2) take on the Tanners from Woburn High at Harris Field on Saturday, Oct. 18 at 2:30 p.m.

• Head over to the Charles River and witness the largest rowing event in the world, the 50th Head of the Charles. The Arlington-Belmont Crew boys’ and girls’ Eights will be on the water, along with 10,500 other rowers, on Sunday, Oct. 18; the boys’ from 10:10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., the girls’ from 12:45 p.m. to 1:10 p.m.

• Celebrate the Powers Music School’s 50th anniversary by participating in the season’s first Belmont Open Sings: “Carmina Burana” by Carl Orff on Sunday, Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the First Church in Belmont, Unitarian Universalist, 404 Concord Ave.. The chorus will be accompanied by two pianos and percussion with feature singers from Musica Sacra and area choirs. $10 per person; No reservations needed.

Breast Cancer Car Wash Fundraiser This Saturday, Oct. 18

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After today’s rainstorm and all the muddy puddles your car will be splashing through, the next step will be finding a place to wash your car. In Belmont, that would be Belmont Car Wash in lovely Waverley Square.

On Saturday, Oct. 18, you can clean your vehicle while supporting Belmont High School’s service club’s fight against breast cancer.

From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., The Belmontian Club will partner with Belmont Car Wash in its annual fundraiser for Belmont High School’s “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” team. The club, whose members will be out there drying vehicles, will receive all tips for the day and $1 per car for Belmont Car Wash.

The money raised goes to the American Cancer Society’s efforts for breast cancer research, prevention, education and patient outreach and support

So far this year, the team has raised approximately $6,500 for breast cancer research.

Rain Won’t Stop Today’s Belmont Farmers Market

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While rain is on the way, the Belmont Farmers Market will take place today, Thursday, Oct. 16 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Belmont Center municipal parking lot at the corner of Cross Street and Channing Road.

The fall harvest is under way with apples. pears and root vegetables in abundance.

Guest vendors today are Westport Rivers Winery, DC Farm Maple Syrup, Sugar + Grain, Underwood Greenhouse, Seasoned and Spiced, joining the weekly vendors.

There will be no food truck this week.

In the Events Tent

• Face painting for kids and adults with Belmont resident Amber Espar from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

• Storytime in the Events Tent
 will tales about food & farms, for preschool and older children, 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• The Hoot Owls return to play old time string band music, 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Week Ahead: Chinese Temple Exercise on Tuesday, Library’s Book Sale Begins Friday

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On the government front, the Belmont Board of Selectmen is meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. at Town Hall to accept the $400,000 from the Underwood Pool Building Committee raised to build the new Underwood Pool and a presentation on preserving the Silver Maple Forest.

The Beech Street Center will begin a six-session Chinese Temple Exercise program on Tuesdays from 2:15 p.m. to 3 p.m. starting Oct. 14. Join Trudy Eyges (herself an elder) in this course in which you will use every muscle and joint at low intensity. The course aims to improve your balance, posture, circulation. Emphasis will be on improving balance via a special Eastern walk. The program is $36 for six sessions.

The Belmont Conservation Commission is sponsoring a public, interactive review of the initial design for the Intergenerational Walking Path at Clay Pit Pond on Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. in the Selectman’s Meeting Room at Town Hall. 

Infant Lapsit Storytime is for infants and pre-walkers at Thursday, Oct. 16 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Belmont Public Library’s Children’s Room. Enjoy songs, finger plays, and rhymes chosen especially for our littlest readers.

The annual Friends of the Belmont Public Library Book Sale begins on Friday, Oct. 17 with a sale for Superfriends and Benefactors. It will be open to the public on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 18 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Celebrate the Beech Street Center’s fifth anniversary with “Boston’s house band” the Bo Winiker Band on Friday, Oct. 17 at 1:15 p.m. Free, but please sign up. Celebrate the Beech Street Center’s 5th anniversary with “Boston’s house band.” Bo narrates his program with funny stories and charming humor. Free, but please sign up. 

Belmont Yard Sales on Oct. 11-12

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Here are this weekend’s yard/moving/garage sales happening in the 02478 zip code:

Permitted yard sales by the Town Clerk

• 57-59 Chandler St., Saturday, Oct. 11, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Not (yet) permitted sales

• 92 Clark St., Saturday, Oct. 11, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• 13 Harvard Rd., Sunday, Oct. 12, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• 354 Payson Rd., Saturday, Oct. 11, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• 42 Pine St., Saturday, Oct. 11, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• 26 Wilson Ave., Saturday, Oct. 11 and Sunday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

‘The Judge’ Opens Tonight; Catch Belmont’s Fleeting Moments on the Silver Screen

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Belmont’s fleeting moments of fame on the silver screen will take place today, Friday, Oct. 10, with the release of “The Judge,” the Hollywood motion picture that spent a couple of days last year in “The Town of Homes.”

The film stars Robert Downey Jr. as a big city attorney who returns to his Indiana childhood home where his father, Robert Duvall, the town’s judge, is suspected of murder. Downey sets out to discover the truth and, along the way, reconnects with his estranged family.

The movie – the first effort by the production company run by Downey and his wife, Susan – also stars Vera Farmiga, Vincent D’Onofrio, Ken Howard,  and the always great Billy Bob Thornton

The scene filmed in Belmont was inside a Fletcher Road house in early July 2013. Most of the film’s scenes were shot in western Massachusetts.

The movie is being shown at Apple Cinemas Cambridge in the Fresh Pond Mall, the Capitol Theatre on Mass. Avenue in Arlington and the Embassy Cinema in downtown Waltham. 

Watch the trailer here.

‘MacBeth’ Bleeds on the Beech Street Stage Today at 4PM

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The New Rep Theatre’s classic company returns to the Beech Street Center, 266 Beech St., today, Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 4 p.m. to deliver a performance of the “Scottish Play,” Shakespeare’s “Macbeth.” 

Considered one of The Bard’s darkest and most powerful works, this tragedy dramatizes the corrosive psychological and political effects produced when evil becomes the means to power. The play is suitable for children over 12 and most adults.

Cost: $10 adults, $5 kids under 16. Come early for the best seats.