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Community Meetings |
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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Cub Scouts at Temple Reyim
October 18, 4:30pm
Open To All. Cub Scout Pack 247 is looking for more boys to join in the fun! Camp-outs, rocket launching, Pinewood Derby races, and Paw Sox overnights are just some of our exciting events. We are affiliated with the Knox Trail Council of Boy Scouts of America, and charted by Temple Reyim, located at 1860 Washington Street in Newton. Our pack is open to all boys in grades one through five, regardless of religious affiliation. Our first meeting will be Sunday October 18, 2009 at 4:30PM at Temple Reyim. Please see www.reyim.org/cubscouts for additional information, or email Stu at glovesaker@aol.com. We look forward to welcoming you on October 18th!
Cub Scout Pack 315 New Members Night
October 21, 7-8:30pm
All boys in grades 1st through 5th interested in scouting and adventure are invited to attend Cub Scout Pack 315's New Member Pizza Party! Wednesday, October 21, 2009 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Uno Pizza, 287 Washington St ., Newton Corner For more information please contact Aprel McCabe at staprel@yahoo.com or Norm Richardson, Pack 315 Cub Scout Leader at richardsonn@battelle.org
10th Annual Halloween Window Painting Contest
Oct. 24, 9am-4pm. (Rain date Oct. 25)
For grades 3 through 8. Youngsters are invited to create a Halloween-themed painting on assigned store windows in either Newton Centre, Nonantum, Auburndale or Newtonville. Awards given. BYO-supplies (20% discount at Learning Express in Newton Centre or Green Planet Kids in Newton Highlands). Register by this Wednesday, Oct. 21st at www.newtoncivicpride.org. After Wednesday, register in person on Thursday and Friday at the Newton Cultural Center, 225 Nevada Street Newtonville, or on Saturday at the Registration Table, Langley Road at Centre Street, Newton Centre. For more info call 617-796-1540 or 617-527-8283.
Newton Youth Players Announces its 2010-11 Season
Get your child involved in musical theatre. "My Fair Lady" is on tap for summer 2010; "Guys and Dolls" will be staged in the fall of 2010; "Peter Pan" in the winter of 2011, and "My Fair Lady" in the spring of 2011. These programs fill quickly, so early registration is encouraged. Rehearsals held at Newton Cultural Center, 225 Nevada Street on Tuesdays 3:30-5:00 and Thursdays from 3:45 to 5:15. Classes for Grades 3-7 held Mondays 4-5:30. Children's theatre company for elementary school children grades 1-5. For further info and to register: 617-796-1540 or www.newtonyouthplayers.com.
Jewish education after-school program
Kesher Newton provides excellence in Jewish and Hebrew education on weekday afternoons (Tuesday's our program begins at 12:30 after early release). In a joy-filled, camp-like environment, we explore Jewish knowledge and cultivate a sense of community as our children grow to become proud, educated Jews. Limited spaces available. For more information and a tour please contact Dan Brosgol at (617) 244-5390 or check our website www.keshernewton.org. Kesher is licensed by the state of Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
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 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.
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.
Tanglewood Marionettes to perform "An Arabian Adventure"
October 25, 2pm
Newton Cultural Center, 225 Nevada Street
Sponsored by The Mayor's Office for Cultural Affairs, this delightful story tells of a Persian prince thrown into a dungeon because of his love for a beautiful princess. The courageous prince must battle his way out of the underground prison to save his princess from a tragic fate. Children are invited to wear their Halloween costumes for a parade after the show with the marionettes. Advance Tickets: $8.00 At the door: $10. Call 617 527-8283
Burr Cooperative Nursery School Open House
October 28, 4-7pm
Please join Burr Cooperative Nursery School for our annual Open House, where parents and children can meet our teachers, talk to current families, and enjoy a craft and a snack! We are now enrolling for the 2010-2011 school year. We are located at 64 Hancock Street, Newton, MA 02466. For more info visit www.burrcoop.org.
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
Haunted House for the hungry
October 30, 5:30-8pm
Come and get spooked for charity! Cabot 5th grader Sophia Barrett and her family are running their fifth annual Halloween Haunted House to benefit the Greater Boston Food Bank. Save the date: Friday October 30, 2009, with doors open from 5:30-8:00pm. The haunted house is just 3 blocks from school at 18 Washington Park, Newtonville. Full details are at www.blazemonger.com/halloween.
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.
New Art Center Rummage Sale
November 1, 9am-4pm
Clean Out Your Closets to Benefit The New Art Center! Eliminate clutter and help your community art center at the same time. New Art Center is soliciting donations of furniture, household items, appliances, adult and children's clothing, toys, videos, sports equipment, antiques, rugs, jewelry, art, and more for our giant indoor Rummage Sale, Sunday, November 1st., 9am-4pm, 61 Washington Park, Newtonville. Proceeds will support the New Art Center's art classes, exhibitions and community programs, and enable much-needed improvements to our building. More information, including drop-off information for donations, at www.nacrummagesale.squarespace.com.
Lecture on Essential Judaism
November 1, 10am-12pm
The Sunday School for Jewish Studies presents a free lecture open to the adult community led by Rabbi David Kudan. Join us on Sunday, November 1st from 10:00-12:00 at the Oak Hill Middle School in Newton, MA for a lecture on Essential Judaism. Rabbi Kudan will attempt to reveal the key concepts and ideas that have allowed Judaism to thrive throughout the centuries, creating itself anew from age to age. Contact info@sundayschoolforjewishstudies.org for more information.
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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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SOAR 55
Service Opportunities After Reaching 55, (www.soar-ma.org ) a program of the Newton Community Center and part of the Corporation for National and Community Service connects adults 55+ with community service opportunities in Newton and Metrowest. We collaborate with over 65 nonprofit and civic organizations and work with you individually to find a meaningful opportunity that meets your interests, skills and schedule. Sample assignments include; Join a team and Mentor an inmate at MCI Framingham enrolled in Boston Universitythrough Partakers "College Behind Bars" program; become a Model United Nations Club Advisor and promote student interest in the world in our middle schools; Join SOAR 55's Nonprofit Management Consulting Group and help nonprofits with management and programmatic needs. All of our assignments are a chance to lean new skills, share your experience and make new neighborhood connections. Orientation, support and training are provided and many assignments require approximately 2 hours a week. For more information, contact Jan Latorre-Stiller, Senior Director SOAR 55 at 617-969-5906, ext. 120 or at jlatorre-stiller@ncscweb.org
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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