Author: Mia

HipStitch Grand Reopening with New Offerings!

1276 Washington Street, West Newton

Come see our new space and have fun with the Hipstitch staff! Explore the new studio and take in all of the inspiring, creative decor. Enjoy some sewing-themed treats and make a free craft or hand-sewn project. Come check out their new, amazing space!

Open House (all ages, free crafts) runs 1-4 PM.

If you’re free in the evening, pop in for a Hip Cocktail and mingling in our inspiring space. Take home a crafty party favor and find out about our adult-friendly offerings!

Re-Opening Party (adults) runs 7-9 PM.

April 11, 2015
Happy National Siblings Day Today!
Friday, April 10 is National Siblings Day, a day for the 80 to 90 percent of Americans who have siblings to celebrate their brothers and sisters. Celebrating Siblings Day can be as easy as sending a card, sharing a meal or doing a favor for a sibling.

“There is no relationship like the ones we have with our siblings,” said Montclair State University Family and Child Studies professor, Dr. Jonathan Caspi. A leading expert on sibling relationship dynamics, Caspi is the author of Sibling Aggression Treatment andSibling Development: Implications for Mental Health Practitioners. He has identified five reasons to celebrate Siblings Day:
1. Siblings may have a greater influence on who we are or who we become than our parents and peers do, according to a growing body of research. Sibling relationships are intense relationships involving support, love, competition and conflict. Like it or not, so much of the way we handle relationships, closeness, competition, give support, argue, resolve conflicts and play we learned from our interactions with our siblings.
2. Recent research is showing how important sibling support is for bolstering resilience and coping with difficult life experiences.
3. Sibling relationships are the longest-lasting relationships most people have – and more people have siblings than they have children or spouses.
4. Only with a sibling can you authentically commiserate about mom and dad and the crazy things families do!
5. Siblings are who we confide in. They know our deepest secrets and share in family experiences – both the good and the bad. Witnesses to our most embarrassing and proud moments, they are the keepers of shared memories and personal histories.
Created by Claudia Evart, the Siblings Day Foundation established a National Siblings Day, celebrated on April 10, the birthday of Evart’s late sister, Lisette. Since 1998, 85 governors – including former New Jersey Governor Christine Todd Whitman – have signed Siblings Day proclamations in 49 states.

For the roughly 20 per cent of Americans who are only children or “singletons,” there is National Only Child Day, which is celebrated on April 12.

“The advantage of being a singleton is that there is no competition for parental resources,” said Caspi. “This is often an explanation for reported high achievement of only children, who tend to be high achievers like first-borns.”

The downside? “The lack of sibling support, which is so important in resilience and coping.”
April 10, 2015
Newton Open Studios at L’Aroma Cafe

Newton Open Studios is in 2 weeks, April 11th and 12th. Sharon Schindler Photography will be exhibiting at L’Aroma Cafe along with a group of artists.

Our location:

#3

Upstairs at L’Aroma

L’Aroma Cafe

15 Spenser St.

West Newton

Newton Open Studios

April 11th and 12th

Saturday and Sunday

11am-5pm

Over 150 Newton artists at 50 pop-up exhibits/sales

in homes. studios and shared spaces all across Newton.

newtonopenstudios.org

PREVIEW RECEPTION

at Newton Free Library

April 8th at 7pm

Meet NOS artists, enjoy desserts, and preview

a wide sampling of the art from the Newton Open Studios weekend

April 9, 2015
Solar Workshop at West Suburban YMCA

SUNDAY, APRIL 12 – SOLAR WORKSHOP – WEST SUBURBAN YMCA

Newton Solar Challenge is pleased to host a solar workshop together with the West Suburban YMCA and Green Decade Newton. This is an opportunity for YMCA members and the greater Newton community to learn more about how you and your family can adopt solar energy, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and save money vs. utility rates. This workshop will help you learn how solar will “look” on your home and how you can save money while helping the environment. You will learn how the numbers work and how solar can now be financed through The Village Bank’s new “solar loan”.

There will also be a children’s educational program for school age children during the event hosted by the YMCA staff and Green Decade Newton’s education team. This event is open to YMCA members and also to the greater Newton community.

Address: West Suburban YMCA, 276 Church Street, Newton Corner, MA 02458

Sunday April 12 from 4:00 to 5:00 PM

For more information, please visit here.

April 8, 2015
MIT Fossil Fuel Divestment Debate

MIT Administration To Host Unprecedented Fossil Fuel Divestment Debate

A classic debate, featuring six prominent climate change figures including Naomi Oreskes,about whether MIT should divest from fossil fuels.

On Thursday, April 9th, the MIT Climate Change Conversation committee, charged by MIT’s President Rafael Reif, will host “Should MIT Divest? A Debate on Fossil Fuel Investment”, to inform MIT’s decision as to whether to divest its $12.4 billion endowment from fossil fuel companies as part of its response to climate change.

The event will feature professors from MIT, Harvard and Stanford, as well as investment management experts, presenting both pro-divestment and anti-divestment arguments in a classic debate format. This is the fourth and final event of the MIT Climate Change Conversation, which was launched last September by President Reif in response to demands from more than 3,000 MIT students, staff, faculty, and alumni for divestment from fossil fuels. The administration has been in ongoing negotiations for two years with MIT’s student climate change action group pushing for divestment, Fossil Free MIT.

The Climate Change Conversation committee was tasked by President Reif to launch a campus-wide debate about what actions MIT should take in the face of the climate crisis, and is due to submit its final report with key suggestions by Commencement 2015. In turn, recommendations for a path forward will be made to the President.

The debate will also be screened via live webcast.

WHAT: Should MIT Divest? A Debate on Fossil Fuel Investment

WHO:

Moderator: Tony Cortese, Intentional Endowments Network

Naomi Oreskes, Professor of History of Science at Harvard University

Don Gould, Trustee Pitzer College & CIO Gould Asset Management

John Sterman, Professor, MIT Sloan School of Management

Brad Hager, Professor, Director of the MIT Earth Resources Laboratory

Frank Wolak, Professor of Economics, Stanford University

Timothy Smith, Director of ESG Engagement, Walden Asset Management

WHEN: Thursday, April 9, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.

WHERE:

MIT Kresge Auditorium

48 Massachusetts Ave

The debate will also be screened via live webcast.

Additional details are available here.

April 7, 2015
Newton’s New Israeli-American Council Community Center Opens Today!

The Israeli-American Council (IAC) opens of its first community center, in Newton.

The new IAC community center will serve an estimated 20,000 Israeli-Americans around Greater Boston, as they undergo a dramatic shift transforming their community. Until recently Israeli-Americans largely remained under the radar and never organized in force. For decades they lived in the shadows, shamed and marginalized by those in Israel for abandoning their homeland. Even the government tried a controversial YouTube ad campaign using scare tactics about assimilation to try to woo them home.

But recently these Israeli-Americans have begun experiencing a dramatic shift, going public in a big way, propelled by several forces. The American-Jewish community, shaken by a recent survey showing deep communal apathy, has found an inspiring model to grow Jewish identity and connect to their ancestral homeland through IAC. Israeli government officials now view the newly organized community as a vital link to American Jewry and as a strategic asset to help advocate for Israel’s future.

April 7, 2015
New YogaBox Class: Thurs 7pm!
Due to popular demand, the ONLY YogaBox™ fitness class in America is now expanding to Thursday evening classes starting at 7 pm – 8:15 pm.

What is YogaBox™?
- Perfect for beginners new to boxing OR yoga; go at your own pace but with options for those who want a fun workout.
- Drop In! $25 per class or $100 for 5 pass which never expires!
- For ages 12 and up!
It starts with 30 minutes on the heavy bag with Marc Gargaro! Marc combines punches on the heavy bag with cardio exercises off the bag making this a fun cardio boxing workout.

Marc Gargaro is a certified Level II USA Boxing Ceritied coach and licensed Professional trainer as well as a licensed boxing promoter. He was an accomplished amatuer boxer for several years and was a finalist in the Heavyweight Division of the 2005 USA Northeast Regional Championship Tournament as well as a Lowell Golden Gloves semi-finalist in 2007. He has extensive experience in strength and conditioning programs and sport specific training.

The boxing is followed by 45 minutes of Vinyasa Flow Yoga taught by Dawn Davis of Dawn Davis Yoga. She learned to box for one year with Marc Gargaro and tailors the yoga routine to work the core and stretch the muscles used from the boxing workout.

Dawn Obeidallah Davis brings a rich set of experiences to the teaching of yoga. She is a Developmental Psychologist, a mother of three, and is trained in both the Baptiste and Elemental yoga traditions. In addition to her expertise and formal training, Dawn brings great enthusiasm to teaching yoga, celebrating the joy of life through movement and breath. A soulful teacher, Dawn helps students cultivate energy in an energetic yet systematically calming way. She is a former Harvard Medical School faculty member and is the author of scientific articles on child development. Dawn received her Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies from The Pennsylvania State University, and has trained in Elemental Yoga with Bo Forbes and in Baptiste Power Yoga with Coeli Marsh.

Location:

Nonantum Boxing Club

75 Adams St

Newton, MA 02458

Hope to see you Thursday nights with Marc and Dawn!
April 6, 2015
From Diapers to Diploma: A Healthier Way to Navigate Your Child’s Path to College

On April 13^th, The Discovery Museums will welcome The New York Times Op-Ed Columnist and author Frank Bruni as he presents “From Diapers to Diploma: A Healthier Way to Navigate Your Child’s Path to College” at the latest event in the Museums’ 2015 Speaker Series.

Author and NY Times Columnist Frank Bruni

Mr. Bruni joined the newspaper in 1995 and has ranged broadly across its pages. He has been both a White House correspondent and the chief restaurant critic.

He is the author of two New York Times best sellers: a 2009 memoir Born Round about the joys and torments of his eating life, and a 2002 chronicle of George W. Bush’s initial presidential campaign Ambling into History.

Who: Frank Bruni, New York Times Op-Ed Columnist

What: The Discovery Museums’ 2015 Speaker Series event

When: Tuesday, April 13, 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Where: R.J. Grey Junior High School Auditorium, 16 Charter Road, Acton, MA

Increasingly, American parents start worrying about college admissions when their children are barely out of diapers. And by middle school, kids have been thrust into the competition for the Ivy League. But that’s a dangerous game, one that teaches kids a curious set of values, sets too many of them up for disappointment and perverts the true purpose of education. It’s also built on a myth: that success hinges on going to a highly selective school. Frank Bruni will talk about a better, healthier way to think about and approach all of this, distilling the research, life stories and advice in his new book Where You Go Is Not Who You’ll Be: An Antidote to the College Admissions Mania, which will be for sale after the presentation.

The event is free and open to the public. Space is limited; pre-registration is required and can be done online . Light refreshments will be served, donated by Idylwilde Farms in Acton.

April 5, 2015
Flexible Part Time Jobs

FlexProfessionals, LLC is launching in Boston. We are a niche staffing firm that matches experienced professionals looking for rewarding part-time work with local businesses in need of talent.

We are currently seeking Metro Boston candidates with minimum of 10 years experience for roles in finance & accounting, administration, sales & marketing, human resources, web design & development, project management, technical writing, research & analysis, event planning, legal, and more.

To register/submit resume, view job postings, apply, or join our mailing list: go here. There is no fee involved for the job seeker. We are currently looking to expand our network of professionals in the Boston metro area.

April 4, 2015
Cook Restaurant Offers Seder Menu in Honor of Passover

Passover Delight

Cook Restaurant Offers Seder Menu in Honor of Passover

WHAT:          In celebration of Passover, Cook Newton will offer a selection of special dishes on Friday, April 3^rd through Friday, April 10^th, 2015. Executive Chef Paul Turano will serve three unique takes on traditional Seder fare including Matzo Ball Soup ($8), Lamb Under a Brick with roasted vegetables, parsnip purée and matzo pistachio haroset ($27) and House Candy Bar, a flourless chocolate cake with coconut, almond and matzo ($6). The regular menu will also be available. For more information, visit www.cooknewton.com or call 617-964-2665. Reservations are recommended.

WHEN:             April 3^rd, 2015 – April 10^th, 2015; Sunday–Thursday, 4:30PM to 10:00PM; Friday & Saturday:4:30PM to 11:00PM.

WHERE:           Cook Newton | 825 Washington Street | Newton, MA |02467

RSVP:              Reservations recommended by calling 617-964-2665.

MENU:             Matzo Ball Soup, $8.

Lamb Under a Brick, $27.

Roasted vegetables, parsnip purée and pistachio haroset

House Candy Bar, $6.

Flourless chocolate cake, coconut, almond and matzo

About Cook:

“Cook” restaurant is an 80-seat New American bistro is located in the Greater-Boston area in Newton, Massachusetts. Cook presents a menu that crosses all cultural lines and spans from the simple to the complex. The perfect place to meet for lunch, brunch or dinner, or simply to stop in and enjoy items from their snack menu while sampling craft cocktails, or something from the extensive beer and wine list. Cook is a true neighborhood restaurant in every way. Executive Chef/Owner Chef Paul Turano is dedicated to using only the freshest local ingredients. At Cook the food is dressed up, but you can dress down. Cook serves lunch Monday throughFriday from 11:30AM- 3:30PM, Dinner: Sunday– Saturday from 4:30PM – close, and brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 10:30AM -2:30PM. Cook is located at 825 Washington Street in Newton, MA. For more information please visit www.cooknewton.com.

April 3, 2015