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“UNNATURAL CAUSES” Video Screening

ANNOUNCING….  Special screenings of selected episodes from this award-winning documentary series at the Waltham Public Library

“UNNATURAL CAUSES…is inequality making us sick?” investigates findings that are shaking up our conventional understanding of health.  There’s much more to our well-being than genes, behaviors and medical care.  The social, economic and physical environments in which we are born, [...]

Waltham Day of Play a Success!

Over 250 people came out on a cold but sunny January day to the 2nd Annual Day of Play at the South Middle School on Moody Street.  This event brought together young and old to enjoy a variety of activities emphasizing healthy and playful lifestyles.  Special thanks to Hannaford Supermarkets which provided fresh fruit snacks, [...]

Waltham Farm Day

On a beautiful fall day, well over 200 people came to the Waltham Fields Community Farm to connect with Waltham’s agricultural past at the first “Waltham Farm Day.”  The September 26 event was co-sponsored by the Waltham Fields Community Farm, Healthy Waltham, the Mayor’s Office, and the Waltham Public Schools.  Young and old enjoyed apple [...]

Northeast School Taste Test

Healthy Waltham and the Waltham Public Schools kicked off our test taste program at the Northeast Elementary School in September 2008.  On the menu:  roasted summer squash, served with tomatoes and fresh herbs.  The squash that was prepared in the Northeast cafeteria was locally grown – by Waltham’s last remaining farm, the Waltham Fields Community [...]