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Interior Designers’ Secret Source and special discount!

A2Z Vintage Home Furnishings: Antique and Design is a spin-off of Darby Road. Located in a warehouse space at 39 Green Street in Waltham, the low overhead translates to great pricing!

Hours:

Wednesday through Saturday 10-5

or by appointment.

Please contact Jon Ames at 617-930-7700 or 781-790-5260 with questions or appointment requests.

39 Green Street in Waltham

With 10,000 square feet specializing in vintage and antique home furnishings, A2Z Vintage offers French, English, American and Asian pieces including fine art, furniture, hand knotted rugs and home accessories … Fresh inventory arrives daily!

It is frequented by Interior Designers who seek out their funky mix of vintage, antiques and Art all from a wide variety of periods. Let’s take a look!

Swedish Dining Table with additional 3 leaves and 6 dining room chair circa 1965. $2450

Always lots of cool painted furniture, this vintage sideboard is $1250.

A period English Sideboard, circa 1820. $1950

Postmodern American Vintage Wicker Chairs. Pair $395

Bow Back Windsor Settee with Knuckle Arm. It’s an unusual length. $2200

Medium Sized Goat of Reclaimed Metal. $140

Antique Chinese Dragon Lacquered Chair. $355

French Buffet Deux Corps circa 1840 of Oak. The shelves have an unusual design. $3250

Chinese Root Table Hand Carved from a single tree trunk. $1150

Hand knotted Persian rugs both vintage and antique. New hand knotted Qushak, 8′ 1″ by 10′ 3″ is net $1650.

Our reclaimed metal animals are really popular and come in a range of sizes!

Riley will greet you!

Because A2Z Vintage is about to go through a renovation, they are offering a special discount to my readers. If you go to the store and mention special code ILoveNewton A2Z, you will receive $100 off any purchase of $399 and/or $150 off any purchase of $599 or more … ask the owner Jon for other special deals!!!

July 25, 2014

Free Events at Pine Village Preschool

Two FREE events coming up next week in Newton and Needham at Pine Village preschools so that you could share with your readers. Pine Village is a Spanish language immersion preschool with a focus on helping children develops true passion for learning in a diverse environment. I’ve attached the full information below – please let me know if you need images or have any questions!

What: Free Mom and Tot Time in Spanish

Where: Pine Village Preschool Newton; 1326 Washington St., West Newton

When: Tuesday, July 22 AND Saturday, August 9 at 10:00 a.m. (come to either or both)

Description: Looking for something to do with your little one? Experience Circle time, enjoy some friendship fruit, and then play among our sensory and exploration tables. For more information, please contact Kelly Cisneros at pvpnewtonkelly@gmail.com or617-599-4250.

What: Pine Village Needham Lunchtime Open House

Where: Pine Village Preschool Needham; 65 Fourth Avenue, Needham

When: Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at 11:30 a.m.

Description: Come meet the teachers and see our Spanish Immersion preschool program (serving children 15 mos. – 5 years) in action! To RSVP, or for more information, contact Karen Quintana at pvpneedham@gmail.com or 781-771-9027.

Pine Village Spanish Immersion Preschool free parenting workshop

July 24, 2014

Boys and Girls Club Golf Tournament

The John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton’s 31st Annual Golf Tournament sponsored by Cambridge Savings Bank, will be at Woodland Golf Club in Auburndale on Monday, July 28, 2014.

http://www.newtonbgc.com/2014-Golf-Tournament.php

11:30 AM
Woodland Golf Club
1897 Washington Street, Auburndale

The format is play-your-own ball, and we are currently offering an early bird special for individual player spots at $300 on or before June 2, 2014.

Players will enjoy lunch, access to the driving range, and a great day of golf.

The evening reception will offer a buffet dinner, live auction items, player prizes, raffles and more! Joe Amorosino, 7NEWS Sports Director, is once again our Golf Committee Chairman, and we anticipate close to 128 players will join us on the greens.
Times: 11:30 AM Registration & Lunch; 1:00 PM Shotgun; 5:30 PM Reception

Cost: $300/player (on or before June 2) ~ OR ~ $325/player (on or after June 3)
Prizes Awarded: Low Net, 2nd Low Net, Low Gross & 2nd Low Gross, Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive
Online Registration here.

For more information please contact Diane at: 617-630-2066 or dmarangoly@newtonbgc.com

July 23, 2014

Boston Summer Arts Weekend Family Events

Join us July 26–27 for a weekend of family fun at the third annual Boston Summer Arts Weekend in Copley Square.

Presented by Citizens Bank, this free festival brings the arts to all of Boston through events and performances tailored to audience members of all ages.

Boston Summer Arts Weekend is the perfect outdoor event for families. Highlights from this year’s family events include:

Local favorite and PBS Kids star, SteveSongs, who will kick off the main stage events at 11 am.

Children’s entertainer Debbie Cavalier, of Debbie and Friends, will engage the audience through her traditional story-telling through original song.

World-renowned comedy jugglers the Gizmo Guys, who will certainly wow the crowd with their humor and technique.

Various dance and music performances on the Fountain Stage from groups such as Zumix, Harney Academy of Irish Dance and hip-hop dance group Lil’ Phunk.

All of your favorite characters from WGBH programming like Arthur, Curious George and Word Girl will be there too!

July 22, 2014

Local Food Pantries Need Your Help

The Centre Street Food Pantry and the Newton Food Pantry need food during the summertime.

Schools are not running during the summer, and kids who get some of their meals at school still need to eat!

Examples of nonperishable items to donate are:

– Peanut butter and jelly

–Canned meals: soups, stews

– Grains: pasta, rice, cereal

– Canned vegetables and beans

– Baby products: diapers, wipes, formula, infant foods

– Hygiene items: toothbrushes, soap, shampoo, etc.

– Paper products and household items: toilet tissue, paper towels, dish and laundry soaps, etc.

July 21, 2014

15 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Massachusetts

Movoto put together 51 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Massachusetts. I pulled 15 of them for your enjoyment.

1. The Fig Newton was named after Newton, Mass.

2. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Massachusetts has the lowest divorce rate in the country with 2.2 divorces per 1000 people.

3. Basketball was invented in 1891 by James Naismith in Springfield, Mass.

4. Volleyball was invented in 1895 by William Morgan in Holyoke, Mass.

5. The Boston Terrier is the official state dog.

6. The Worcester radio station WORC made history when it was the first to play the Beatles.

7. The famous “Citgo” sign in Kenmore Square contains five miles of neon tubing.

8. Dunkin Donuts started here, in Quincy, Mass.

9. White chocolate was developed and first sold by Hebert’s Candies in Shrewsbury in the early 1950s.

10. The official state dessert of Massachusetts is the Boston cream pie.

11. Esther Howland of Worcester was the first person to mass-produce valentines in the U.S.

12. The African Meeting House opened in Boston in 1806. It is the first church in America to be built by free Africans.

13. Alexander Graham Bell, who invented the telephone, first demonstrated it in Boston in 1876.

14. At 90 feet below the surface, the Ted Williams Tunnel is the deepest in North America.

15. The Boston University Bridge on Commonwealth Avenue in Boston is the only place in the world where a boat can sail under a train driving under a car driving under an airplane.

July 20, 2014

HopeWalks Fundraiser Registration Open

The Newton-Wellesley Hospital Charitable Foundation has announced that its fifth annual HopeWalks event will be held on Sunday, September 28, 2014. HopeWalks is a 3.5 mile neighborhood walk to benefit cancer patients and their families by supporting the Integrative Support Services offered at the Vernon Cancer Center. These life-enhancing services for cancer patients optimize healing and comfort throughout treatment. Newton-Wellesley Hospital wants to continue making these services available to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay. Online registration is now open here.

The HopeWalks route will begin and end at the hospital, and all ages are welcome. Check-in will begin at 9:00 AM, with opening ceremonies starting at 9:30 AM. The walk will then set-off at 10:00 AM. There will be a hospitality tent, entertainment, food, and prizes. HopeWalks is a fundraiser, and while there is no minimum donation amount required to participate, it is recommended that each walker raise a minimum of $100.

The online registration fee is $25 per walker. For those who register by paper or on the day of the event, the registration fee is $35. Children 10 and under are free. Online registration is now available here.
About the Vernon Cancer Center and the Integrative Support Services

The Joan and James Vernon Cancer Center at Newton-Wellesley Hospital offers patients an entire realm of cancer care, expert and innovative services and advanced treatment options. Our mission is to deliver comprehensive, compassionate care while providing a sense of hope and comfort to patients and their families. Our team provides personalized care in a private and comfortable setting for cancers such as breast, prostate, lung, colorectal and gynecological malignancies. In addition, benign and malignant blood disorders such as anemia, coagulation disorders, lymphoma, myeloma and leukemia are also treated.

Specialists at the Center work in collaboration with the Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Radiation Oncology, New England Hematology/Oncology Associates (NEHOA), and numerous departments at the Hospital to provide for the specific needs of individual patients.

The Vernon Cancer Center’s Integrative Support Services include:
• A patient navigator who provides support from the point of diagnosis through the entire continuum of care;
• Genetic testing and comprehensive risk assessment to identify family history of cancer;
• Access to a wide variety of clinical trials including research conducted in collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Dana-Farber Partners Cancer Care;
• Nutritional support to help patients get adequate nutrition and meet dietary needs;
• Psychological and social services to help patients and their families deal with the emotional impact of the initial diagnosis and treatment;
• Therapeutic services such as massage, Reiki, yoga, and other relaxation methods;
• Pain management services tailored to deal with each patient’s unique diagnosis.

July 19, 2014

Summer 2014 Youth Etiquette Classes

The Etiquette Academy to Host Summer 2014 Youth Etiquette Classes

The Etiquette Academy of New England has re-partnered with CHUNGDAHM ReadWrite to offer their notable youth etiquette classes: Mind Your Manners (Grades 2-4), Etiquette for Middle Schoolers (Grades 5-8), and Etiquette for Young Adults (Grades 9-12), which will take place from July 7^th to 12^th at CHUNGDAHM ReadWrite, 1254 Chestnut Street, Newton, MA 02464.

The six-day long etiquette classes cover topics such as improving social and communication skills, projecting confidence, combating shyness, strengthening self-esteem and leadership skills, navigating friendships, resolving conflict, understanding social cues, basic manners, table manners, and more. Programs are specifically developed for each age group and are taught in a fun and interactive way.

Etiquette for Middle Schoolers will take place from 9am to 11am, followed by Mind Your Manners from Noon to 1:30pm, and Etiquette for Young Adults from 3pm to 5pm.

The cost ranges from $365 to $469, and the final class will take place at a local upscale restaurant where students get to show off their newly perfected skills!

July 18, 2014

Birthday Wishes: Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers Needed:

We need a group of volunteers to help us move out of our office in preparation for a much needed renovation that has been donated to us by the The Wiese Companies of Sherborn.

A few strong people are needed on Monday, July 21^st and Thursday, July 24^th from 10AM – 2PM to help us with this project. Pizza and popsicles provided!! Please RSVP to Sue Ross, sue@birthdaywishes.org, if you can help.

PARTY COORDINATOR positions available:

We are recruiting volunteers for several new shelters in Dorchester, East Boston, Dedham, and Framingham. Party Coordinators (PC) make a one year commitment to throw one party per month at a shelter.

Time commitment is about 4-5 hours/month. You will get training and ongoing support from Birthday Wishes and you will bring birthday joy to lots of kids living in homeless shelters. This is a great opportunity for families, corporate groups, church//temple groups or individuals who have time to give back. For more information, please contact Sue Ross, sue@birthdaywishes.org.

July 17, 2014

Free Summer Kids Shows: Greg McAdams Magic

Greg McAdams Magic will be performing July 22 from 2 to 3pm. The concert will be across the street from Panera in the Newton Centre Green. It’s free and perfect for kids and families!

A unique entertainment experience with magic, comedy & audience participation!

July 16, 2014

Author: Mia

Boys and Girls Club Golf Tournament