Be Grateful and Give Back in Waltham May 6-8

There are many organizations in the great city of Waltham who need time, stuff, or money. During spring renewal, clean out your junk and donate it, give some time to a local charity, or go out to eat on a night that benefits a non-profit.  I love when these fall on my night to cook!  If you are already doing all you can — thank you!  If you have some time, volunteer, donate, give.  You can click here to see a list of organizations in Waltham looking for volunteers:  

Also, get your Watch City Discount Card at , the , or the  and shop local.  Keep these businesses in business, and they'll reward you for doing it!  

May 6 - 8 — It'll be easy to shop local because all of our favorites are in full swing during .  The and Innovation was severly damaged in last spring's' flooding and profits from the festival will get the museum back on its feet.  Steampunk is "Ringling Brothers meets the Industrial Revolution," according to the CRMI Web site.  There are events everywhere from Main Street up to Moody Street.  Volunteers are still needed. 

What else can you do for free on Saturday, May 7?

The is 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. in the Sovereign Bank parking lot at corner of Moody and Main streets. Admission is free but you must pay for produce. 

It's Free Comic Book Day and Outer Limits on Moody Street is participating.

If you live in the 10th Middlesex state representative district (which Peter Koutoujian use to occupy), don't forget to vote on Tuesday, May 10. , a Democrat, who is running for the seat, will be in Waltham for a rally at , 610 Main St, at 10 a.m.  will be in the district on Saturday.  Talk to these men and remember to vote on Tuesday. 

It's also 9:30 a.m.- 12 p.m. Meet at the back of Lazzazero Playground. Prepare to get dirty - children are welcome! 

Waltham Field Community Farm — Seedling Sale is happening at the Farm, 240 Beaver St. from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.  These are non-treated seeds and organic seeds, when possible and grown using organic methods with nutrient-rich potting soil.  

Waltham Healthy Kids Day — at the on Lexington Street, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.  There will be healthy snacks, a bounce house, face painting, games, prizes and more than 20 local organizations on hand. 

French American Victory Club Annual Yard sale fundraiser — 193 Elm St. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

Waltham Historical Society presents the The Henry F. Warren photography collection at 760 Main St., from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Luckily, this week my son has his seasonal non-Saturday soccer game, otherwise I don't know how we'd do it.  Yeah, we've got First Communion to fit in there too!  I bet there's more that I'm missing!  I'll see you all out and about this weekend. No reason to stay home!