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Community Meetings |
NCSC to Host Mayoral Candidates' Forum
October 13, 7:30 a.m
NCSC's Council of Advisors will host a free Mayoral Forum moderated by Brooke Lipsitt. The Forum will focus on Ruth Balser's and Setti Warren's visions for providing a safety net to Newton citizens in this time of economic crisis and uncertainty. To ensure honest and candid responses, NCSC will not provide the candidates with a list of questions in advance. To be held at Newton Community Service Center, 492 Waltham Street in West Newton, the Forum will begin with a continental breakfast at 7:30 a.m. For more information or to RSVP, please call 617-969-5906, extension 300 by October 9. Walk-ins are welcome.
Community Preservation Committee Public Meetings
October 21, 7 pm, City Hall Cafeteria (Basement)
Agenda includes: - introduction of new CPC members
- fiscal 2010 program overview: available funds, funding priorities, process for considering supplemental requests, distribution of new proposals
- working session: supplemental requests for Newton History Museum Exterior Preservation and Archives projects
- working session: fiscal 2009 proposal for Charles River Lower Falls Bridge conversion
NOTE: The CPC will receive their copies of new proposals for the first time at this meeting, but will not begin substantive discussion of these proposals until after the following public hearing:
November 18, 6:30pm, City Hall Cafeteria
Public Hearing on Fiscal 2010 Proposals
For more information visit: www.ci.newton.ma.us/cpa |
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Activities for Kids
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Children's Art Classes at the New Art Center
Many classes still have openings for the Early Fall Term (late September through end of October), and for the Late Fall Term (first week of November through mid-December). Classes for children include Ceramics, Draw Fantasy & Manga, Artistic Architects, Play-n-Clay, Clay Creatures, Adventures in Art, and Young Artists. We also offer a Saturday Drop-In Art Class for grades K-5 from 10-11am with a different project each week. Classes for Teens and Adults also available. For more information or to register, visit our website www.NewArtCenter.org, or call 617-964-3424.
NAA Basketball
On-line Registration is now open for the 2009-10 NAA basketball season. The NAA is a non-profit volunteer-run organization that organizes and administers basketball leagues in Newton for boys who live in Newton or attend school in Newton. Our leagues are for players from the third grade through high school. To register, or to find out more about the league, please visit our website at www.NAAbasketball.org. Registration deadline is October 20.
Kids' Karate Free Trial Class
Free uniform for those who enroll. Entry ages 1st through 5th grades, boys and girls. Friday, Nov. 6, 4:45-5:45, or Saturday, Nov. 7, 10:00-11:00 a.m. Cost per 7-Week Session: $79 for once-a-week or $99 for twice-a-week. Renting beautiful space at Trinity High School, Newton. For information package, please leave message at (617) 527-8052 or see kids-karate.org
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Events |
Newton History Museum Events
October 11, 2 pm
Historic Newton Walks:
Preserving History and the Environment in West Newton
Covering the West Parish Burying Ground, the Dolan Pond Conservation Area, and a number of nearby historic and natural sites including the Webster Park National Register Historic District and a Habitat for Humanity project, this tour will look at recent restoration efforts that support both historic and environmental preservation. This tour is offered in collaboration with the Newton Conservators. Meet at the corner of River and Cherry Streets. Park on Cherry Street north of River Street. Free.
October 17, noon to 5 pm
Homestead Hayfest
Join us for an outdoor festival in honor of the 200th anniversary of the Jackson Homestead. Travel back in time to the 19th century: dance country dances to live fiddle music, make your own butter, watch craftsmen build historic furniture, press your own cider, and more! Don't miss the birthday cake! The crisp autumn air and beautiful foliage make October the perfect time for families to experience quintessential New England as its residents would have 200 years ago. Rain date Sunday, October 18. Free
October 21, 7:30 pm
The Portrait that Launched a Carreer:
The Jackson Daguerrotype
In 1846, photographer John Adams Whipple made a remarkable daguerreotype of the family of William Jackson. This artful portrait of the sixteen members of the Jackson family was considered a marvel of daguerreotipy and was praised in newspapers throughout Massachusetts, launching Whipple's career. Sally Pierce, retired curator of prints and photographs at the Boston Athenaeum, will tell the story of the group portrait and other Jackson family daguerreotypes in the Museum collection. Free.
Newton Congregations and theGreater Boston Interfaith Organization - Mayoral Accountability Night
October 14, 7-9pm
Greater Boston Interfaith Organization member churches and synagogues in Newton and allied Newton religious congregations will present our platform of shared issue priorities to the candidates, asking each to endorse this platform and implement it during their term of office. Temple Beth Avodah, 45 Puddingtsone Lane, Newton.
Theatre Ink presents...A Streetcar Named Desire
October 15-17, 7:30pm
This classic Tennessee Williams play, best for mature audiences, to be performed at the highly acclaimed Newton North High School Little Theatre. Tickets $7. More information at 617-559-6406 or www.theatreink.net.
Hans Christian Andersen event
October 25, 2-4pm
All children age 7 to 12 are invited to come and play games based on Andersen's fairytales, The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling, The Emperor's New Clothes and many more at the Scandinavian Living Center, 206 Waltham St., West Newton. Children will receive information about the author, Danish culture and be able to listen to story telling. Danish treats, participation certificates and book prizes. Please feel free to come dressed up as the Little Mermaid or any other Hans Christian Andersen character. Everyone is welcome, and the event is free.Raining Happy, Successful and Moral Children:
A Lecture with Richard Weissbourd
October 28, 6-7:30pm
The author of The Parents We Mean To Be: How Well-Intentioned Adults Undermine Children's Moral and Emotional Development will speak at Mount Ida College, 777 Dedham St., Newton,Carlson Hall Auditorium. To register for the lecture please contact Marlene Greenstein at 617.928.4530 or mgreenstein@mountida.edu
Halloween concert and story writing contest
October 31, 2pm (repeated at 4:00 pm)
Winsor Music will present a Halloween concert at St. Paul's Church, 15 St. Paul St., Brookline. The two programs will feature pieces played on the theremin (an eerie-sounding electronic instrument) with piano accompaniment. Children are free, adults $10.
We dare you to write a Halloween story! Kids, let your imaginations run wild! Your story should be between 5 and 10 minutes long, and appropriate for all ages. The winning story will be read at the concert and accompanied by sound effects from the spooky theremin and the black keys of the piano. This is a rare opportunity for all young writers and Halloween lovers! Email your story to info@winsormusic.org.
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Community Resources
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Helping kids cope with the cancer diagnosis of a loved one
Starting on Monday, October 19, and every day during the week of October 19th, WGBH will be airing a special new episode of Arthur, called The Great MacGrady. This episode features Lance Armstrong as a special guest "star" and deals with the issues surrounding cancer and survivorship and helping kids to cope with the cancer diagnosis of a loved one. The real life segment of the episode features the Mason-Rice School community discussing how they dealt with their principal's (Mark Springer's) diagnosis and treatment of Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma three years ago. In conjunction with that episode, on Sunday, October 18th from 2:00 to 3:30 pm, WGBH is conducting a special invitational screening of The Great MacGrady, followed by a panel discussion entitled "When a Child Knows Someone with Cancer: Helping Young Children Cope with the Cancer Diagnosis of a Loved One". A host of new resources and effective strategies for supporting young children as they cope with the cancer diagnosis of a loved one will be provided. This event is limited to guests over the age of 16. For more information and to make your reservations, go to www.wgbh.org/arthurscreening, or you can call WGBH at 617-300-4200. |
Other Announcements
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Bowen Cooperative Nursery School now enrolling for 2010-2011
Serving the Newtonville area for over 50 years, Bowen embraces the whole child with a developmentally appropriate, play-based curriculum. We are especially proud of our Transitional Kindergarten which is designed for older 4's and young 5's who might need another year to develop socially or academically before moving to Kindergarten. In our unique TK program, older preschool children are challenged in a fun and nurturing way that fosters both independence and a sense of community. For more information about this and other programs at our school, please call 617-332-3923 or visit our website at www.bowencoop.org.
Newton Community Service Center needs volunteers
Parent-Child Home Programs of Newton Community Service Center is looking for volunteers to provide home visits to low income families with toddler children. Home visitors bring free literacy tools (books and toys) to the families and model ways to increase positive verbal interactions in the home. Training and weekly supervision is provided. Commitment is for 6 hr/week during the school year. Please contact Debbie Brush at 617-969-5906 ext 113 or at dbrush@ncscweb.org
Presbyteriam Church Nursery School enrolling for fall 2010
Thinking of enrolling your child in our nursery school program next fall? Registration begins October 1st for NPC member and families returning to PCNS, and October 15th for the general public. Don't delay! Placement and choice of days is first-come first-served. You can pick up an application and brochure in at PCNS. Open Houses will be held on October 16th and November 18th at 9 AM, or you can call for a tour at any time. We'd love to meet you and show you how special PCNS really is! Your child must be 3 years old by August 31, 2010 to enroll. Please call Jean at 617-332-9255 x1 for more information or to register for the Open House. We look forward to telling you about our program! PCNS, 75 Vernon St., Newton. We're right across from Underwood School.
New CO2 Reduction Initiative:
The Newton Eco-Team Project
The Newton Eco-Team Project was established in the summer of 2009, as a local effort to reduce climate change and save energy.
Eco-Teams, groups of 5-8 people from different households, meet three or four times to work through a fun, easy-to-use workbook called The Low Carbon Diet, which shows, step-by-step, how to dramatically reduce CO2 output in just a month's time. You learn to:
- Calculate your CO2 footprint with an easy-to-use online carbon calculator.
- Create cool household systems that save the earth while saving you money.
- Take on cool lifestyle practices to reduce CO2 emissions.
Form an Eco-Team with friends, neighbors, colleagues, or your faith community! With simple changes to actions you take every day, you'll learn how to reduce your annual household CO2 output by 25%.
For more information, go to www.newtonecoteams.org
Win $5,000 for College
If you are in grades 3, 4, or 5 enter to win MEFA's (Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority) 6th Annual Art Competition. You could win $5,000 for college and valuable prizes for your school. Go to mefa.org/contest to enter. Deadline is November 20, 2009.
Stand for Children's 2009 Survey of Local Candidates
This fall, Newton residents like you will decide the future direction of our city and schools. When we vote for Mayor, Board of Aldermen, and School Committee, our decisions affect many critical issues - including the hiring of a new school superintendent and implementation of the Newton Public Schools Strategic Plan. For the first time in recent memory, the municipal ballot features numerous hotly contested races. To help you get informed, we surveyed all of the mayoral and contested school committee candidates. Read the candidates' responses at www.stand.org/ma/2009NewtonCandidateSurvey In this election, it is our responsibility as voters to learn about the candidates and make educated choices at the ballot box. The candidates' survey responses provide insight into their philosophies on education and plans for the future of Newton's schools.
Boys & Girls Club Now Accepting School Year Registrations
The John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club is accepting registrations for the 20092010 School Year. Membership to the Club is just $125 per family and includes all children ages 6-18. Daily afterschool programming in the areas of Sports, Education, Recreation, and Art are all included for this one low fee in addition to Teen Programs and Intramural Basketball. Financial Aid is available for those in need. Kids Corp is available for parents of children in grades 1-5 who desire additional supervision and support. Go to the "applications section" at www.newtonbgc.com for more information.
Pumpkin Patch
The United Parish of Auburndale is hosting its third annual Pumpkin Patch, from October 4th through October 31st. Pumpkins large and small, gourds and baked goods will be for sale. The proceeds help the UPA support a number of programs in the New England area. Don't miss this fun family outing! Pumpkin Patch hours are: M-F, 10am-6pm; Sat, 9am-5pm; and Sun, 11am-6pm. The UPA is located at the corner of Woodland Road and Grove Street near Williams Elementary in Auburndale. For more information, please contact the UPA at 617-964-8516.
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