November 17, 2009

Community Bulletin Board
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Community Meetings
Activities for Kids
Events
Other Announcements
Community Meetings
Community Preservation Committee Public Meetings

November 18, 6:30pm, City Hall Cafeteria
Public Hearing on Fiscal 2010 Proposals

December 16, 7 pm, City Hall Cafeteria
This meeting will include a public hearing for Historic Newton's Jackson Homestead Museum proposals:
- Museum Collections, $30,000
- Museum Archives, $186,420
 (supplemental; CPC orig. recommended $359,400)

For more information contact Alice Ingerson at aingerson@newtonma.gov or 617.796.1144 or visit: www.ci.newton.ma.us/cpa
Activities for Kids
Newton Parks & Rec. December Vacation Programs
Family Trip to Edaville Railroad
December 27, 2:30-8:30pm
Join us on an exciting trip to Edaville USA in Carver, MA. The Festival of Lights features millions of lights and displays in a spectacular holiday celebration. Visitors can ride the heated train past an explosion of holiday lights and decorations, listen to carols, and enjoy all of the outdoor rides and attractions that make Edaville USA a New England tradition! Bus leaves from the Albemarle Field House. $30.00

Family Movie Night at West Newton Cinema
December 29 & 30
 Enjoy a movie, popcorn and drink all for only $6.00. Tickets will be sold starting at the West Newton Cinema on the day of the event. This is a popular event and tickets may sell out.

Puddlestompers
December 28, 29 and 30, 9:00 am - noon
A drop off program for 3 - 6 year olds.. Explore the beauty and quiet of winter in this indoor based program. Learn about how animals survive the winter and why evergreens keep their leaves. Look for animal tracks and other signs of winter activity. Each day will explore a different aspect of nature in winter. Located at Nahanton Park.

Fun-tastic Vacation Program
December 28, 29, 30 and 31
For Grades K - 2 at the Newton Centre Hut.
For Grades K - 6 at the Lower Falls Community Center
It's like summer camp in the winter. Several different activities to choose from each day including sports, arts and crafts, gym activities, inside games, cooking, outside games, special events and more. Be sure to bring a lunch and snack each day. 8:15AM -3:30PM with extended day available to 5:30PM. $45.00 per day or $160.00 for all 4 days. Add $12.50 per day for extended day.

Thundercat All Sports Clinic
December 28, 29, 30 and 31
Half Day Program for Ages 5 - 7, Full Day Program for Ages 7 - 12. For the sports enthusiast. Play a variety of games including basketball, floor hockey, soccer, and more - all in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. Located at Pelligrini Park. Be sure to bring a lunch and snack each day. Half Day Program - 9:00 AM - 12:00 noon. $120.00 for residents/$130.00 non-residents.  Full Day Program - 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. $160.00 residents/$170.00 non-residents.

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.
Events
Historic Newton Events
History book club
Tuesday, November 17, 7:30 pm
The book club will meet for its bimonthly discussion of a work of social history. This meeting's selection is The Path Between the Seas: The Creation of the Panama Canal by David McCullough. The book club is free and new members are always welcome.

2nd Annual Newton Preservation Awards
November 19, 6:30-8:30 pm
You are invited to attend the Second Annual Newton Preservation Awards. These awards recognize projects which feature the preservation of Newton's historic buildings and landscapes and promote awareness of Newton's historic fabric. The Newton Preservation Awards are an opportunity to celebrate those individuals that have chosen preservation as a sustainable reinvestment in the Newton community. To attend this event, please RSVP to 617-796-1450 or historicnewtonrsvp@gmail.com by November 16. Light refreshments to be served. Event will be held at Boston College Alumni House, 825 Center Street. Free.

Concerts in the Kitchen with singer, songwriter and storyteller Claudia Nygaard
November 21, 7:30 pm
Straddling the genres of Country and Folk music, Claudia's songs find their roots and rhythms in the Americana storytelling tradition, and her melodies are passionate and emotional. Advanced reservations are strongly recommended. Suggested donation is $7.50 with advance reservation to notlobreservations@comcast.net at least 24 hours in advance. Prices at the door: $10 admission, $7.50 for seniors, students, and members with ID.

1st Annual Turkey Raffle
November 20, 6:30p.m.
Come to the John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club, 675 Washington St, Newton, for an evening of fun and a chance to win all the goodies for your holiday entertaining.  Admission Tickets ($5 each) can be purchased at the door or by contacting the Daniela Proia or Andrea Mazzola at the Club at 617-630-2066.

Shop for Awareness
December 3, 7-10pm
Benefit for MEDA to be held on Thursday, December 3rd at 35 Hyde Avenue from 7-10pm. Fine jewelry, art, Italian pottery, designer coats and more. From 6-6:30pm please come for a free seminar entitled, "Teens and Body Image". To RSVP for the seminar, please email Becky Manley at rmanley@medainc.org.

Family Dances
The New England Folk Festival Association and the Folk Arts Center of New England present 2009-2010 Family Dances - Sundays 2-4pm at Concord Scout House, 74 Walden St., Concord, MA. Live Music by Cal Howard & Friends! · Refreshments!

Dec. 6: Traditional Dances from Around the World with Judith Stames-Hamilton and Regina Laskowski

Jan. 3: New England Barn Dances and World Dances with Dillon Bustin and Judith Stames-Hamilton

Jan. 17: New England Barn Dances with Sarah Gregory Smith and Jacob Bloom

Feb. 7: Traditional Dances from Around the World with Marcie Van Cleave and Dana Sussman

Feb. 21: New England Barn Dances and World Dances with Jacob Bloom and Judith Stames-Hamilton

Mar. 7: Traditional Dances from Around the World with Regina Laskowski and Marcie Van Cleave

Mar. 21: New England Barn Dances with Jacqueline and Dudley Laufman*

All dances will be taught. Dances are appropriate for ages 5 and up. Parents are responsible for their children. Admission: $5/person, $25/family maximum Info: (781) 662-7476 FAC or (781) 662-6710 NEFFA. Help protect the wooden floor by bringing a separate pair of clean, soft-soled shoes to dance in. For safety's sake, children must dance in shoes, not socks or bare feet.

*Dudley Laufman was recently named National Heritage Fellow by the National Endowment for the Arts - the nation's highest honor in folk and traditional arts!
Other Announcements
Need an excellent Preschool? 
The Diane K. Trust Center for Early Education of Temple Ohabei Shalom, 1187 Beacon St., Brookline, serves children ages 2.9 - 5 years of age in both half and full-day programs with extended care available.  The Center provides the building blocks for each preschooler to develop a love of learning that will serve as the basis for a personal journey of discovery and wonder. Your child will participate in a program of individualized activities, anchored in the developmental stages and needs of young children, in a nurturing home-like setting.  This is created by a team of caring and dedicated professionals, all within a community that encourages Jewish identity and respect for social values.  For further information about the Center, please contact director Karen Glansberg LICSW at (617) 264-2801 or email her at kglansberg@ohabei.org.

Earn $$$$ Shoveling Snow
The Newton Department of Public Works is preparing a list of STUDENTS (or adults) willing to shovel snow for your local senior residents for a fee. Can YOU please help out?

Students/participants should be aware
  • When you sign to be on this list, your name, village and phone # will be made available to those residents, often the elderly, needing assistance w/snow shoveling.
  • Under age 18 should check with parent(s) before signing up to be on this public list.
  • When you receive a phone call for a possible job, you will be responsible for negotiating a price and establishing parameters for the job.
This is a private negotiation with no City involvement.

If interested, please provide ALL of the following information by Friday, NOVEMBER 20, 2009, to:  bdroz@newtonma.gov

1. Your name
2. Street address
3. Name of your village (Auburndale, Newton Highlands, Newtonville, Newton Corner, Nonantum, Newton Centre, etc.)
4. ZIP Code
5. Phone number
6. Email Address

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.