Month: May 2013

Read a Book, Win a Bike!
Dependable Cleaners is pleased to announce its annual Read to Ride program will begin on Monday, May 13. The program is designed to encourage student to keep up with their reading during the summer months. Students from ages 6-15 will have the chance to win a bike or an exciting prize for every book they read. Since the program’s inception in 1999, more than 61,000 books have been read.

“We created the Read to Ride program 15 years ago to make sure children continue to read outside of school throughout the summer months, said Christa Hagearty, president of Dependable Cleaners. “The program could not be possible without our partners – Country Ski & Sport, Farina’s Bike Shop and The Patriot Ledger – as well as local schools, organizations, libraries and stores. I also want to thank the parents who have instilled the importance of reading to their children during the summer months.”

Participation in Read to Ride is easy

For every book a child reads, they fill out an entry form and submit it at any of the 16 Dependable Cleaner locations or with Dependable Cleaners’ Home Delivery Drivers. Entry forms are available at all Dependable Cleaners locations, delivery routes, Country Ski & Sport locations, Farina’s Bike Store in Watertown, local libraries, bookstores and online at DependableCleaners.com/Read-Ride.
- Children between the ages of 6 and 15 can participate in Read to Ride by reading books and filling out entry forms for each book they read.
- Completed entry forms can be dropped off at any of our 16 locations or with your Home Delivery Driver.
- Entry forms can be picked up at any Dependable Cleaners, Farina’s Bicycle Center, Country Ski and Sport, local libraries and sports clubs, with your Home Delivery Driver, or click here to download one now.
- Participants receive one entry form for each book they read, the more books your child reads the more chances they have to win!
- Each entry form will be entered into a Drawing to win a brand new bike. Drawings will take place every Monday beginning June 3^th until Aug 12, 2013 (except July 1st).
For a full list of contest rules click here.

Prizes for Read a Book! Win a Bike!

One grand prize winner will be drawn each Monday beginning June 3 until August 12, 2013 (except for July 1).

The grand prize winners will receive a new bike and helmet. Two additional winners will receive a runner prize. A full list of Read to Ride partners, terms and conditions, and a printable entry form are accessible at www.DependableCleaners.com/Read-Ride.

Read to Ride 2013 is sponsored by Dependable Cleaners in conjunction with Country Ski & Sport, Farina’s Bike Store in Watertown and The Patriot Ledger.

For over 65 years, Dependable Cleaners, a three generation family-owned company, has been providing premium cleaning services throughout greater Boston and southern Mass. Dependable Cleaners aims to maintain its legacy as Boston’s leading provider of superior garment care and exceptional customer service, while introducing the newest industry technologies and services to its customers. For more information, please visit www.DependableCleaners.com.
May 31, 2013
Two Great Mom Hour Jobs in Arlington
Looking for two smart, organized, detail oriented people looking for a very well paying (hourly) PT job in our office in Arlington.
- QA Assistant -one to work in our QA department doing regulatory documentation and other things. Preferably someone with some science background…(nursing student?) or nutrition interest
- Sample Coordinator- ideal job for a mom – 4/hr day, preparing samples of our delicious organic food ingredients to ship to clients – requires attention to detail, good hygiene.
Casual but professional work environment.

Job descriptions below.

Global Organics in Arlington

Do you want to be part of a dynamic, fast-paced, growing company that maintains a strong sense of environmental and social responsibility? How about a company that offers excellent opportunities for career growth? If yes is your answer, then consider a career with Global Organics!

Who We Are:

Global Organics(GO), based in Arlington, MA, is at the forefront of the rapidly expanding worldwide organic food market. Since 1992, GO has been dedicated to supporting sustainable agricultural projects that bring social and economic benefits to communities through the sale of organic food ingredients. Our goal remains the same today.

We currently promote and distribute products for those very same projectsincluding certified organic sugar cane products, organic chocolate/cocoa products, coconut products, juice concentrates, and dried fruits and nuts. We are seeking a part time person to take the role of Sample Room/Inventory Assistant for immediate hire. If you have good organization skills, excellent communication skills and enjoy working in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment then we could be the place for you.

The Position- Sample Room/Inventory Assistant

You will report to the Director of Sales and will support members of the commercial team. Specific tasks may include, but not limited to, the following:
- Order inventory and supplies for sample room
- Prepare, ship and manage all customer sample shipments
- Maintain a clean and organized sample room at all times
- Data entry
- Other general administrative tasks as needed
Requirements:
- A “can-do” attitude
- Excellent time management, strong follow-through and follow-up skills, supported by professional references.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer fluency with MS Office programs, especially MS-Excel; technical background or experience with Mac computers a big plus!
- Hours required are 3-4 hrs per day Monday through Friday (Flex time ok).
Compensation:

Starting Pay: $14 / hr

Job Title: Quality Assurance Administrative Assistant

Reports to: Quality Assurance Manager

Position Code: Part Time (20-25 hours/week)

Compensation: Hourly; based on experience

Job Description:

The Quality Assurance Administrative Assistant will provide support to all areas within the Quality department. Duties will include supporting the Quality Assurance team with general administrative duties, issuing certificate of analysis, maintaining vendor files (electronic and paper), assisting with QA certification processes, and facilitating sensory panel related assignments. The ideal candidate will have a background in food science, nutrition and /or chemistry and will possess:
- Outstanding organizational skills
- Keen attention to detail
- Enjoy working as part of a team as well as independently
- Highly motivated, self starter
- Fluency in a foreign language is a huge plus!
- MAC experience a plus
- Desire to grow into a position with increasing responsibility
- Have a familiarity with organics
Job Requirements:
- Student in or minimum Associate’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Nutrition, or equivalent
- Some experience working in a support role a plus
To apply for either job, please send cover letter and resume to lisa.white@global-organics.com.
May 29, 2013
Blue Man Group One Fund Boston Benefit

Join us on Monday, June 10 for a very special evening.

100% of the proceeds from your ticket purchase will go directly to the One Fund Boston, assisting those most affected by the tragic events in our city.

ALL TICKET PROCEEDS WILL GO DIRECTLY TO THE ONE FUND. Purchase tickets here.

May 29, 2013
Multiple Emmy Nominations for The Folklorist

NewTV is proud to announce that for the second year in a row our original program, The Folklorist, has received multiple Emmy® nominations from The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences/New England in the three categories below:

HISTORICAL/CULTURAL PROGRAM/SPECIAL Andrew Eldridge, Producer
John Horrigan, Host
Jesse Kreitzer, Producer
Melinda Garfield, Associate Producer

PROGRAM – HOST/MODERATOR
John Horrigan, Host

WRITER PROGRAM
John Horrigan, Writer

And with the Emmy Awards taking place this coming Saturday, we’re crossing our fingers for Newton’s very own production! Congratulations to the talented crew and cast, and a million thanks to everyone for their continued support. For more information about The Folklorist, please visit here.

May 28, 2013
2013 Garden City Boys Lacrosse Camp

The Garden City Boys Lacrosse Camp enters its 23^th year this summer

Two sessions will be offered at the Newton North High School Turf Field the weeks of July 22^{nd –}26^th and July 29^th –August 2^nd, from 9am-3pm. Our camp is designed to give players the opportunity to acquire the skills necessary to fulfill their goals and reach their potential.

We welcome players of all ability levels at our camp. Once in camp players will be evaluated and placed into groups with other players of similar age, size and abilities. The camp is for boy’s ages 6-17 and is run by Newton North Coach Bussy Adam.

July 22^nd-July 26^th & July 29^th-August 2^nd

The staff includes Newton North coaches Bob MacDougall, Jamie Doherty, Nick Capodilupo and Rich Claflin, as well as Newton South Coach Dave McCallum.

Campers should provide their own helmet & mouth guard, stick, gloves, elbow and shoulder pads.

The camp is $275/week.

Registration information can be found at www.newtonsummerschool.com (navigate to Sports Camps @ top of page) or call 617-559-6264.

Contact Bussy Adam with any additional questions at tigerlax34@verizon.net .

May 28, 2013
Summer Programs for Kids and Events Coming Up!
The Arsenal Center for the Arts

The Arsenal Center for the Arts offers a wide variety of week-long art workshops this summer, beginning June 17 – August 23. Choose from Comics/Cartoons, Creative Creatures, Puppets, Mixed-Media, Drawing, Basic Jewelry, Circus Art, Pottery and much, much more. Morning and afternoon workshops for three age groups: 5 & 6 year olds; 7 – 9 year olds; 10+. Supervised Lunch and Extended Day options available. Classes are held at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472. Free parking and easy access to public transportation.

Registration and Information: 617-923-0100, ext. 309. Visit www.arsenalarts.org for workshop descriptions. Scholarships and Membership discounts are available.

Summer Camps On Sale Right Now At Newton Sewing Studio

This is a one time sale that ends May 31st at Newton Sewing Studio in West Newton.
- Regular price
- Full Day 9am – 5pm $100 Now $50
- Full Week 9am – 1pm $250 Now $125
- Full Week 1pm – 5pm $250 Now $125
- Full Week 9am – 5pm $425 Now $212
Summer Reading Book Fair to benefit The Foundation for Children’s Books

Shop for books… without the guilt!

Friday, May 31st, 9:00am – 9:00pm

Saturday, June 1st, 9:00am – 9:00pm

Newtonville Books

10 Langley Road, Newton Centre

Come shop at Newtonville Books at their new location in Newton Centre during the FCB Book Fair and

20% of your purchases will support our work bringing amazing authors into underserved schools in Boston.

Belkin Family Lookout Farm

Belkin Family Lookout Farm will be open Saturday, Sunday and Monday for Memorial Day Weekend. The farm will open its gates for the entire family for the long weekend. Celebrate summer’s arrival and take a ride through the orchards, visit the Children’s Play Area, take a turn in the moon bounce, hang out with “Mike the Music Man” and find your way through the burlap maze.

4 Days: Tuesday June 25th through Friday June 28th. $295

This option works for schools who had less snow days.

OR

2) 2 Days: Thursday June 27 through Friday June 28. $195

This works for the Newton Schools since our last school day is Wednesday June 26th.

The second session is the typical one: 4 days starting on Monday.

Boston College Lady Eagles Soccer Camps for Girls

Soccer camps for girls at Boston College has two week options.

Summer Session I

Dates: 6/25/13 – 6/28/13 OR

6/27/13 – 6/28/13 (2 day option)

Ages: 6 – 14 years

Time: 9am – 3pm
Cost: $295 / $195

Summer Session II

Dates: 7/22/13 – 7/25/13

Ages: 6 – 14 years

Time: 9am – 3pm

Cost: $295
May 23, 2013
Running Relay for The One Fund Boston Appeal

A non-stop running relay

from LA to Boston

3000 MILES

300 STAGES

1000+ RUNNERS

ONE CAUSE

One Run For Boston is the first ever non-stop running relay across America and we want YOU to be part of it!

Whether you’re a recreational runner or elite athlete this is your opportunity to do something awesome to show your support for the city of Boston and the people whose lives were changed forever on April 15 2013.

START: Los Angeles – Friday June 7, 2013

FINISH: Boston – Sunday June 30, 2013

In just three weeks the One Run For Boston relay will travel over 3000 miles through fourteen different states. Runners from across the USA, and beyond, will run day and night to get the baton to Boston. You can follow their progress every step of the way via our live map and daily news updates.

Sign Up. Donate. Run.

The relay will give runners from all backgrounds the chance to show their solidarity and support for Boston. This epic event starts June 2013 – just a few weeks from now!Subscribe for early bird access here or check us out on Facebook.

May 22, 2013
Newton North High School Makes Newsweek Best High Schools List!
Newsweek has ranked Newton North High School #982 in its list of America’s Best High Schools.

The ranking lists the best 2000 public high schools in the United States that get kids into college.

The list is based on six components:
- graduation rate (25 percent)
- college acceptance rate (25 percent)
- AP/IB/AICE tests taken per student (25 percent)
- average SAT/ACT scores (10 percent)
- average AP/IB/AICE scores (10 percent)
- percent of students enrolled in at least one AP/IB/AICE course (5 percent)
To rank high, you need 100% graduation rates AND 100% of high school graduates college bound which is easier to pull off if your high school is small and homogeneous which Newton North High School is not.

Newton North High School stats:
- graduation rate: 94%
- college acceptance rate: 82%
- AP/IB/AICE tests taken per student: 0.3
- average SAT/ACT scores: 1808 / 25
- average AP/IB/AICE scores: 4.2
May 21, 2013
Newton’s First African-American Governance …

I saw this tweet recently that said Newton, MA was the only city to have an African-American Mayor, Governor AND President. We are making history!

And I think they are all Firsts!

First Black President: Barack Obama

image from Barack Obama Biography

First Black Governor of Massachusetts: Deval Patrick.

The first African-American Governor was Douglas Wilder of Virginia in 1990.

image from DC Clothesline

First Black Mayor of Newton, MA: Setti Warren

The first African-American mayor was Pierre Caliste Landry of Donaldsonville, Louisiana in 1868.

image from Talking Points.

AND, the three of them together making history!

image from Wicked Local

May 20, 2013
NewTV Student FREE Film Premiere at West Newton Cinema

NewTV has a Student Production premiere on June 11th at 7 pm for a film called The Shadows at West Newton Cinema. Tickets are free!

In a world where the president of the estate rules with an iron fist, the children who don’t want to be told what to do live in the shadows. Producer: Alexi Reibman Associate Producer: Brian Porier Directors & Writers: Tayler Stander & Jess Alperin

May 16, 2013